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21 chinese & dim sum spots in Seattle, scored and ranked for 2026.

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Top 10 Chinese & Dim Sum Spots

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Din Tai Fung
Taiwanese / Dumplings · University Village
The University Village branch of the Taiwanese dumpling chain that taught the world to count xiao long bao folds — the soup dumplings are the order, but the shrimp and pork wontons, chicken fried rice...
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2
Dough Zone Dumpling House
Chinese / Dumplings · Chinatown-International District
Small Seattle-based chain serious about xiao long bao, buns, and noodles. Signature Q-bao pork buns seared in a pan are a must-order, alongside juicy soup dumplings and lacy pot stickers. Rooted in Wa...
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3
Mike's Noodle House
Cantonese / Chinese · Chinatown-International District
Authentic Cantonese noodle house in Chinatown-International District. Wonton noodle soup called 'perfection' by Seattle Magazine. Cash only. Congee, dumplings, egg noodles, and youtiao — old-school Ho...
88
4
Xi'an Noodles
Chinese / Noodles · University District
U District noodle shop dedicated to Xi'an's hand-pulled biang biang — wide belt noodles slapped on the counter to order, finished with chile oil, cumin lamb, or sour-spicy broth. Counter-service, fluo...
88
5
Kau Kau Barbeque
Chinese / BBQ · Chinatown-International District
Lacquered ducks hanging in the window since 1974. Kau Kau is Chinatown-International District's Chinese BBQ anchor — point at what looks good behind the glass and it always is. Five decades of roasted...
88
6
Wild Ginger
Pan-Asian / Thai · Downtown · Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Pan-Asian staple since 1989, back when downtown Seattle's dining scene looked very different. Wild Ginger covers Thai, Burmese, and Chinese regional cooking with a satay bar that's become its own draw...
88
7
Qiao Lin Hotpot
Chinese Hot Pot · Downtown
A downtown Chongqing-style hot pot specialist, Qiao Lin builds its broths for the spice-seekers and stocks A5 wagyu and Japanese ingredients for dipping. Bring friends, order the wagyu, and pace yours...
87
8
Tai Tung
Chinese / Cantonese · Chinatown-International District
Seattle's oldest Chinese restaurant, open since 1935 and Bruce Lee's regular when he lived here. Family-style wonton soup, almond chicken, and classic Cantonese-American comfort food run by the Chan f...
87
9
Biang Biang Noodles
Chinese / Xi'an · Capitol Hill
Hand-pulled Xi'an biang biang noodles on Capitol Hill's East Pike, where the wide belt noodles come slicked in chili. A focused noodle shop built around one regional specialty. Casual, fast, and heavy...
87
10
Chengdu Memory
Chinese / Hot Pot · Chinatown-International District
Sichuan specialist on Jackson Street in the C-ID, built around hot pot and regional Chinese cooking. The mala broth brings the mouth-numbing heat that defines Chengdu's kitchen, with broth tiers for t...
87

All 21 Chinese & Dim Sum Spots in Seattle

Jade Garden
Chinese / Dim Sum · Chinatown-International District
86
Chiang's Gourmet
Chinese / Dim Sum · University District
86
Chiho Bistro
Chinese / Noodles · Belltown
86
Noodle Bar
Chinese / Sichuan · South Lake Union
86
Chiho
Chinese / Soup Dumplings · Belltown
86
Plenty of Clouds
Chinese / Yunnan · Capitol Hill
86
Dough Zone
Chinese Dumplings · Chinatown-International District
85
Szechuan Cuisine
Sichuan · University District
84
Shanghai Garden
Chinese · Chinatown-International District
83
Dumpling King
Chinese · Chinatown-International District
83
Seattle Dumpling House
Chinese Dumplings · Wallingford
80
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