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If you're reading this review and still looking for a place to eat, you can stop. The search is over. Chiho is always good and always delicious. It is probably busy unless you come a little off hours but it's worth a wait. There's also a few bar seats for good measure. I have never had trouble getting a reservation with some forethought. This week we walked in on Thursday for dinner during restaurant week with no issue or wait. The staff is always attentive and the food comes out right away. It's a great spot if you are anywhere nearby and worth the walk if not. If it's restaurant week, their meal for two provides a great cross-section of the menu for a great price. Honestly, in my opinion, it might be the best value during SRW for the last three years running. The quality of food and flavor has never disappointed. I have a hard time eating somewhere else when I'm nearby. It's my go-to spot in Belltown for sure. Whether you want some modern Chinese food or have a hankering for better soup dumplings, Chiho Bistro is the spot. The soup dumplings are impressively thin with flavorful soup, the spice level of the hot dishes leaves your lips tingling but isn't too hot, and the Cucumber & Wood-Ear Salad is a paradox of simplicity within its complexity of flavor. Ask me if I like this place... I could go on.
My bf and I loved coming here, especially during Seattle Restaurant Week, which we've done for the past few years. We've always had a great experience, and left satisfied and stuffed. This last visit was not as great experience as usual. We had made a reservation, but when we got there, they did not have our reservation. They had to just add us to their waiting list, and they were really busy. We waited for at least 20 minutes before we got seated. We ordered the Seattle Restaurant Week's 4-course for $50. We got the Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings, Szechuan Chili Oil Wontons, Black Truffle Wagyu Egg Fried Rice (for an additional $5), and Black Pepper Wagyu Sirloin. My bf received his Sapporo right after we ordered, and we got the fried rice literally a minute after we ordered. Then our Black Pepper Wagyu Sirloin came out 5 minutes after. I didn't want to start eating the fried rice or Black Pepper Wagyu Sirloin yet, because I wanted some chili oil for it, but no one came around for me to ask. Waiting for 10 minutes until I was able to get someone's attention. We started on the food we had, and then our third item, the Szechuan Chili Oil Wontons came. We were more than halfway done with our food when our soup dumplings finally came. And this was 10 minutes after we got our Szechuan Chili Oil Wontons and a little over 30 minutes after we got our fried rice. And they did not give us the vinegar and ginger condiment bowl with the soup dumplings, which I saw the table next to us got theirs. We had wanted to add the truffle cauliflower to our order, but didn't want to risk a long wait. And we had wanted to try their Honey Walnut Prawns, but they were out of it, which is why we chose the Black Pepper Wagyu Sirloin for our entrée. But they must've not have been out for too long, because when a new couple sat at the table next to us, I heard them order the Honey Walnut Prawns, but they were not told it was out. And when the check came, I was charged for the soju cocktail I ordered in the beginning that I never received.
This is the second time I've eaten at this restaurant. As with the first time, I was really impressed. My wife, son and I ordered the chicken soup dumplings, wagyu beef dumplings, scallops and pork dumplings, crab and pork dumplings, and stir-fried broccoli. All the dumpling dishes were delicious and well-prepared. The broccoli was excellent with fresh, crispy broccoli. As for the question of whether the soup dumplings are as good as Din Tai Fung, I would say they are on par but different. I really liked the chili sauce used here. The stylish decor of the restaurant intersperses a rich red color with white walls and a black ceiling. The vibe is relaxed and pleasant. Our waitress was very friendly and efficient and changed out our plates before we had our last dumpling dish. That a nice touch.. It was a really good dining experience.
We came here for dinner with some friends when we were visiting Seattle. Our friends suggested it because they had good vegetarian options. We were able to make reservations, and were seated right away when we got there for our reservations. The place was full. The place has a contemporary vibe. We offer a variety of food to share. I didn't get to have any of the dumpling because my kid ate it all. I guess they were good. I thought the rest of the food was good, but not amazing. It's a good option for Chinese food with decent vegetarian options.
The truffle soup dumpling is the best soup dumpling I've ever had, which is saying a lot because I've been on a journey to try every dumpling house in the area. The dumplings are so fresh and soupy. They bring out dipping sauce but to be honest it takes away from the delicious truffle flavor so try at least one on its own. The cucumber wood ear mushroom salad is a bit spicier than most places I've tried but it's not a bad thing! I really like the seasoning that they use to marinate the cucumber. I would 100% recommend both dishes. The only bad thing about this place is the parking it's a bit of a fight to find a spot in the area but I think the food is well worth it
We came across the Seattle restaurant week menu and just had to try it. It was $50 for two people. We happened to go on the first day of restaurant week so luckily we made a reservation because it got a bit busier around dinner time. The wontons were good, but the chili sauce was the star. It was numbing and a little minty feeling. It was really great over the fried rice, which didn't stand out to me but was good to pair the dishes with. The crab and pork soup dumplings were sooo tasty, I would definitely get them again. The prawns we got were also great, I really enjoyed the crunchy coating and extras that came with it. I really enjoyed the space and food, I will definitely be coming back!
We came here for lunch the other day and the food was absolutely fantastic! Pros: + Fish Blossom - cooked to perfection. The perfect thing to halt the sweet and spicey cravings + Tons of vegan options - they do not have a special vegan menu printer, but they can make a lot of their dishes plant based. Take a look online at their vegan section + Friendly Service + Reasonable Parking Cons: NA IG: AndTheNextAdventureBegins
Great ambiance for this restaurant! Inside is very nicely decorated. It's also very clean and organized and has nice lighting. It would be a nice place for a date or a celebration. Unfortunately, the food was pretty average to me. We had their chow mein and fried rice and both were only okay. To be honest, their fried rice was one of my least favorite Chinese fried rice I tried in Seattle. The amount of protein was very small too. Maybe just 2 oz of meat? The fried rice was decently salty and overcooked/moist. I liked the chow mein more. It was tasty and sweet and the prawns were soft and fresh. The service was good. The server answered any questions we had and the food didn't take long to make.
**I FOUND A LARGE DEAD COCKROACH IN MY FRIED RICE AFTER I'D ALREADY STARTED EATING.** **TO THE OWNER OF CHIHO BISTRO: WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT THIS? HAVE YOU INVESTIGATED THE COCKROACH PROBLEM YOUR OWN EMPLOYEE REPORTED HAVING FOR THREE MONTHS? WHAT STEPS ARE YOU TAKING TO PROTECT YOUR CUSTOMERS?** I visited Chiho Bistro on October 7 and had one of the most disturbing restaurant experiences of my life. I immediately spat out the food and rushed to the restroom gagging after discovering the cockroach. Two servers and the chef witnessed it. While I was in the restroom, the plate was removed before I could preserve the evidence. Even more concerning, a server told me the restaurant had been experiencing cockroach problems for approximately three months. I cannot independently verify that statement, but hearing it from an employee was extremely alarming. What made this experience even worse was the manager Luke's response. He wasn't present and told me he wouldn't return for another two days. When I asked a server on speakerphone whether he had witnessed the cockroach, the server clearly said yes. Luke then told him not to say anything. I found Luke's attitude incredibly rude, dismissive, and completely lacking in accountability. The written acknowledgment I later received referred to my complaint merely as a "foreign object" in the fried rice. I've attached the relevant correspondence. The servers themselves were polite and respectful. My concern is with the serious food safety incident and how management handled it. **TO THE OWNER: ARE YOU AWARE OF HOW YOUR MANAGER HANDLED THIS? WHY WAS THERE NOBODY ON-SITE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ADDRESS SUCH A SERIOUS INCIDENT? WHAT CONCRETE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS HAVE YOU TAKEN?** This is a serious food safety concern that deserves a transparent response, not a generic apology. Based on my experience, I would strongly caution others against dining here until these concerns have been properly investigated and addressed.
Dumplings and Sichuan cuisine together! Win win !! Loved the food and the vibe. Everything was super tasty and delicious. Chicken soup dumplings were the best. Service was good too. Lots of variety for vegan and vegetarian folks. Definitely recommend.
We've come here twice and had a great time both times! If you're looking for a Taiwanese place with dishes similar to Din Tai Fung but more affordable, more authentic, and less pretentious, Chiho is definitely your place. Their mixed basket xiaolongbao is super fun and all the flavors were great, but you can't go wrong with the classic pork. The beef noodle soup is my personal favorite, but the Dan Dan noodles were probably a close second. Definitely a place people should check out, whatever you order I'm sure you'll have a good time
Atmosphere: a really pretty decorated little spot in downtown Seattle. Service: fast and friendly service Food: our group wanted to try just throw everything on the menu so we try to get a large variety of everything. The only thing that was out was the roasted duck and that was kind of disappointing, but we were able to get just about everything else we wanted. We really liked all the stirfry and the fish dish and all the buns. They even had vegetarian options, though I would not recommend the vegetarian options if I was not a vegetarian. The noodle dishes were all really yummy as well. I think the highlight was the fried fish dish.
I have frequented Chiho a couple of times but this is by far the best visit. Kaka our server was amazing with recommendations and the service. Right at open they were extremely busy so you know this place is good! They have everything you could want on a menu so there is something for everyone. What we got and the combination was so good, no notes. Get this exact order Crab rangoons (with real crab!!) Mixed basket of dumplings Roasted duck Typhoon friend prawns (crunchy garlic + onion heaven) Dan Dan noodles Green beans 100% will be back, portion sizes were amazing and made great leftovers!
2 years ago
Loved everything about this place. The soup dumplings were soup heavy and so good. The sampler had a beef dumplings that was so good. Noodles were great!! Firm and not mushy and flavor packed without being salty read more
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Chiho B.
Thank you! Hope to see you again soon.
2 years ago
Solid Chinese spot -- a lot of unique options on the menu that you don't see often! Good place for a big group or for a family. We ordered the fish blossom (one of their specials), the mixed soup dumplings, the shanghai meatball, the prawn fried rice, and the beef pancake wrap. It was the perfect amount of food for 4. Our favorites were the fish blossom (it's cooked in a sweet sour type sauce) -- which was crispy and flavorful! And the beef pancake wrap was really good too. Would skip the soup dumplings; the different flavors didn't stand out to us. Fried rice was not bad, but not anything super different. The meatball was good but then after a few bites it got quite fatty and heavy, so it's definitely a better dish for sharing with a larger group. Ambiance was on the quieter side on a Monday night; lots of seating was available. Service was good! read more
6 months ago
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Chiho B.
Waiting 20 minutes past a 7pm reservation and then struggling to get…
11 months ago
I really enjoyed the food here! We visited from California and glad we found this place. The service was exceptional, food was great and place clean. read more
1 year ago
Came for lunch after a coworker brought in delicious salt & pepper chicken wings and fried rice the other day! I knew I had to make my way to Chiho! My coworker and I shared a few items: - Lunch menu item: Soy glazed beef flank wide noodles (beef chow fun) which came with 2 shrimp spring rolls & 1 hot sour soup - Side of Scallon Pancakes (add on for $3) - Spicy Chili Oil Pork Wontons Total was $34 which was great for lunch shared between 2! They have so many mouthwatering dishes we can't wait to come back and try! Service was speedy and food came out relatively quick. Plenty of seating during lunch however I would recommend to make reservations for dinner. I've seen a line build up at Chiho during weekend evenings. Decor inside is very cute. There's even a lounge seating that a group of 5 can comfortably sit. The bar has seating for at least 8. read more
We had this place bookmarked for the longest and finally gave it a shot to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the year of the Wood Dragon. My partner and I were excited, but this place was alright overall. Not a great place to celebrate anything special, more for chill friend time or lunches. Be warned also that, like Bangrak Market, this place only has a few tables for just two people (they have mostly tables for groups), and most likely, you will be sitting at the bar. A few of us couples made this a date night on Saturday and were all seated at the bar, it was pretty disappointing. The food was delicious, just served in the smallest dishes. The pictures don't do them justice, the servings were much smaller in person. -The Mala Spicy Dumplings were amazing!! I highly recommend them. They weren't spicy at all, but maybe we didn't feel the spice since we love spicy food. -The Dan Dan noodles were alright, the sauce wasn't very numbing at all, it was a little disappointing but I know it's not always a fan fave so understand. -The Honey Walnut Shrimp was amazing!! This is a must if you like shrimp. The soju cocktails were so well made that we wanted more but were too full, especially the cocktail with lychee! The service was quick and efficient even on a busy night like the Lunar New Year celebrations. Even though we had a reservation, there was still a 10-minute wait, which was annoying at first, especially just to be sat at the bar. It seemed unnecessary to make us wait, but I guess that's just their process. The servers weren't very chatty, and the restaurant was very well-staffed. These guys were on it, they were trying to flip the tables asap, the second you were done with your dish, they were already there picking it up. We'll be back for lunch or HH next time! read more
Came here for SRW and they had such a great deal! 5 dishes that can be shared between 2-3 people for $65. We made a reservation in advance and were seated promptly at the bar. The restaurant has a pretty cozy vibe and they brought out the food very quickly. We tried: Black truffle xiao long bao: this was very good with a lot of soup inside! Very yummy but I wish it had stronger truffle flavor. Dan Dan men: this was a bit more water-y than other Dan Dan men I've had, and had some mala flavors. I probably won't get this again. Honey bbq pork ribs: my least favorite of the dishes, although my husband liked it. The sauce was good, but the pork had some strong smell/taste to it that I didn't really enjoy. Truffle fried rice: this was really good! Strong truffle flavor with delicious wagyu meat. Highly recommend. Honey walnut shrimp: super great as well! Crunchy and sweet with large shrimp and walnut pieces. One of the better honey walnut shrimps I've had! Overall, I think this place is definitely worth checking out especially during SRW when they have a great deal. read more
6 months ago
A fantastic visit in Seattle, recommend by Yelp -- and Yelp reviewers were right. This smaller shop offers moderately loud music with an upbeat theme as well as pan-Asian decor. Booths, lounge seats and standard dining tables are all offered, as well as bar seating. While not a large place, this spot offers BIG flavor! After a cold day exploring Seattle, we wanted warm comfort food and we got it here. Our food was brought out very quickly and our waitress was super attentive to water and changing out utensils. I highly recommended this for a couple/group or even solo looking for Asian cuisine. The menu offered more "Americanized" options as well as more authentic flavors. There is also an extensive bar list, with our favorite, Soju. read more
One of my new favorite spots! The food here was so good as well as the presentation! Some of the best dumplings I've had and I loved the different varieties I had to try them all! The truffle though was to die for! Right next to Rob Roy it was perfect to have a couple drinks then walk right next door here Service was great and I liked that they had the Santa chairs for the holidays read more
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Chiho B.
Hi Kasey! Thank you for stopping by. We are glad you enjoyed our…
6 months ago
With high ratings, we booked a table for six for dinner on a Monday evening at 6 p.m. We left disappointed. Here's why. 1) Food: It was hit or miss. The cucumber ear wood salad and dan dan noodles were good with balanced flavor and spice. The steamed vegetables and the shrimp dumplings fell flat. 2) Drinks: They have a large drink menu and my wife and I enjoyed the white wine from New Zealand. 3) Space: It's one room with a bar and two unisex bathrooms in the back. 4) Service: This is where it went wrong. First of all, they never got back to us to confirm our reservation leaving it pending. Once we arrived, it took about 10 minutes to notice we were there. It took 30 minutes for someone to take our order and a few items were delayed or wrong. When asked, staff got very defensive and blamed other staff. I wouldn't go back here....even for the dan dan noodles. read more
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Chiho B.
Hi Austin, we appreciate you visiting our restaurant. We apologize…
Came here for happy hour on a Friday (Happy Hour is until 6 PM) The holiday decorations are SO adorable (little santa hat chair backings)! We tried (following are HH pricings): Hot & Sour Soup ($2) - fine Crab Rangoon ($6) - crispy and creamy. loved the fact that they were real crab Dan Dan Noodles ($8) - so good, probably one of my favorite items. Soft, thin noodles swimming in a bed of hot chili oil with pork crumbles on top. Chicken Chow Mein ($9) - this was fine. Thin fresh egg noodles with a few pieces of chicken. Normal Menu: Kung Pao Wagyu Sirloin ($29) - One of the more expensive items on the menu. It was good and I think the amount of protein provided justifies the price. Mixed Soup Dumplings ($12) - Awesome. Delicate wrappers with a juicy filling. My favorite of the variety was the truffle pork. The staff members were so sweet and accommodating :) read more
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Chiho B.
Hi Wendi, Thank you for stopping by! We are glad you were pleased…
7 months ago
We ordered the Mixed Basket Xiao Long Bao, Lychee Sweet & Sour Pork Tenderloin, Stir fry Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken. The Chow Mein had a wonderful Wok Hei flavor and the chicken was juicy and tender. It was our favorite of the dishes. The Mixed Basket Xiao Long Bao was super fun to be able to try them all and pick your favorites. Mine was the wagyu beef, the original pork and the truffle. I was kind of sad that they didn't include soy vinegar and chili oil. I feel that those things enhance the Xiao Long Bao. The Lychee Sweet & Sour Pork Tenderloin I was most excited about. Unfortunately, it was the worst dish. The flavor was great. I love that it had lychee in it, but the breading was mush, and the pork was so hard and overcooked. It was inedible. Because of that dish and not including the condiments is my three star review. read more
One of the best Chinese American restaurants spots to try. Good environment and friendly staff. I had the set menu A, and all the food was good. Not one plate that I didn't like. Had the crab and pork soup dumpling, Szechuan chili oil wontons, dan dan chili oil noodles, honey walnuts prawns. Also tried their pork egg fried rice, tasty. Highly recommend Szechuan chili oil wontons, you will be wanting more when you leave. read more
Wow this place was really good!! Easy to get a reservation on Yelp but looking for street parking is always tricky in this area. It's a dim lit dining space, pretty cool and unique restaurant! The menu isn't that big but we went with the staples which were all delicious. We had the honey walnut prawns, beef rice noodles, Dan Dan noodles and pork XLB soup dumplings. Special love to the Dan Dan noodles and soup dumplings which were really rich in flavors. The pricing is a little on the high end but overall worth the meal! read more
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Chiho B.
Thank you! We hope to see you again soon.
Decent taiwanese beef noodle soup. friendly and very quick service (food was out in under 10 minutes). Great vibes and clean seating. Bathroom also clean. Prices are ok, but probably can get better at other places but delivered the value for the what it cost read more
1 year ago
AMAZING & affordable! We loved this establishment! The crab rangoons are REAL crab and the rice dish is LARGE. Sooo tasty and big portions. Highly recommend! Also, the dan dan noodles are hot instead of cold (temperature wise.) read more
Highly recommend, especially for their happy hour menu! We dropped by mid afternoon on a Saturday, and for a brief moment, we were the only guests. Although, the place began to fill up quickly; we noticed that almost every table had "reserved" on it. Mind you this is a pretty small restaurant that can maybe seat 30 or so people, so the restaurant being booked was a really good sign. Here's what we ordered: * Garlic Fried Chicken Wings: This was maybe 3 wings and 2 drumsticks. I love drumsticks so I was happy to see them. This was my favorite dish at the restaurant; the chicken was juicy and the outside was nice and crispy. The breading wasn't too thick either, which I personally love. I gotta say I didn't expect such good wings from this place. * Dan Dan pork chilli oil noodles with pork: This was very delicious. I don't even normally like Dan Dan noodles all that much, but the flavor here was spot on. The noodles were unavoidably drenched in oil at the end -- always true of any oily dish -- but modulo those last two salty bites, this was a nicely seasoned dish. * Chicken and egg fried rice: Typical (good) fried rice. I picked this mainly as an alternative to white rice -- yummy! But not exceptional, which is not a problem. Waitstaff is super efficient, which I'm a big fan of. For example, they sat us down at a table already with menus and a water jug ready. I don't need someone to pour the water or bring the menus; if anything, *this setup is my ideal. I can't wait to come back! read more
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Chiho B.
Alvin thank you for visiting our restaurant. Thank you for going…
The wife and I stopped in on Christmas Eve and they were booked solid. Fortunately, I had called ahead a few hours and was able to secure a table for us. The ambiance somehow managed to be romantic, festive, and authentic all at once. We ordered pretty quickly and enjoyed some hot tea until items started to hit the table. Garlic Wings, Salt & Pepper Tofu, Truffle and Traditional Dumplings, and Dan Dan Chili noodles. Everything we ordered with spectacular. From flavor, to serving size, I couldn't have asked for more. I highly highly recommend toe Dan Dan noodles, they are insane! The truffle dumplings are also a must. Overall we had a great experience. Unfortunately, a few hours after eating I was horrifically sick throughout the night. Given the wife was fine, I'm thinking this was just my system being extra sensitive for some reason. read more
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Chiho B.
Hi Marah! Thank you for visiting us. We are pleased you enjoyed our…
3 years ago
Do not be fooled by such pictures, you are going to need at least 2-3 dishes here in order to get a full experience here. Any of the dishes can be shared or eaten by one person depending on your dining situation. All the food is flavorful and comes out fairly quick, but do not rush eating it because it will upset your stomach if you do. That is likely due to some of the high oil content in some of the dishes. Considering I am not of Asian descent, I appreciated that my server never judged me once on how I ate these dishes. While I enjoyed the soup dumplings, I tend to struggle eating these but nobody stared at me looking like I was an alien. In fact, a couple next to me was intrigued by what I got and ordered a few of the things I ordered! All the noodle dishes are a safe bet to order. I love noodles and are one of my food weaknesses, so if I see an attractive noodle dish, you can be certain it will be ordered and even more likely it will be enjoyed. The total for all three dishes was pretty fair too. I also ordered a Ginger Tea, which helped with the spice but likely hurt my stomach later. That is likely due to the milk added to it. Slow down and enjoy this one sip at a time. Before I left, patrons were coming in quickly; I can see why. Good food at a great price with great portions. That is pretty solid. read more
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Chiho B.
Thank you, Matthew! We appreciate you visiting us and for your…
2 years ago
Chiho Bistro has a trendy, modern vibe, and the food was enjoyable for the most part. We ordered the laogaanma wings, mixed soup dumplings, and soy-glazed beef noodles. The laogaanma wings were amazing full of flavor and perfectly seasoned. My favorite part of the mealm Unfortunately, the soy-glazed beef noodles didn't do so well. They were rather bland and lacked the flavor I was expecting. The dish came off as a bit greasy without much taste to redeem it. The soup dumplings were fine, though nothing particularly special. The service, was excellent, server was friendly and attentive. The only downside was the cramped seating, which made the dining area feel a bit tight. Despite that, I'd probably return....... for those wings. read more
We stumbled upon this cute little gem on our trip to Seattle, and luckily it was also happy hour! We were drawn in by the promise of vegan dim sum, and this selection did not disappoint! Everything we ate (soup dumplings! cucumber and wood ear salad! fried rice! salt and pepper tofu! dan dan noodles!) was so delicious, so authentic, so flavorful. Service was so kind, especially as we continued to add more and more dishes to our order. I'm salivating writing this review (sadly my phone died and I have no food photos) and this will be my first stop on a return trip to Seattle. read more
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Chiho B.
Hi Sonia, Thank you for stopping by our restaurant. We are splendid…
2 years ago
Soup Dumpling sampler is STELLAR!! Friendly, quick, attentive service. Reasonable prices. Thank you! read more
Food - the happy hour was a pretty good deal overall, but for vegetarians you will have to mainly order off the usual menu. I liked everything I had but the vegan xiao long bao and the black truffle egg fried rice were the highlights for me. Service - we came soon after they opened and service was very speedy, but as more folks came in and time wore on, I can see how service would slow down quite a bit. I'd recommend going in the first 1-2 hours they open, not just for happy hour but for faster service, otherwise you should plan to be more leisurely on time. Ambiance - very cute and modern space. The tables are a bit tight but it felt cozy with the lighting and decor. read more
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Chiho B.
Thank you for visiting! =)
Visiting the city here, we came in during their happy hour window and wow is it really good deal! Value for the choice of dishes were great. I loved the garlic wings lol! Noticed there were many sports fans coming here to dine too as a stadium is nearby. So it seems great place to have dinner before the game! Wish my appetite was even bigger to try more of their food! Service by the team is great and prompt. I think there were plenty of pictures on the menu so one would have idea of what they're eating haha. But glad Yelpers like myself are here to help figure out what looks good with photos! read more
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Came here on a Friday night around 7pm and was able to be seated right away! Got the mala soup dumplings, mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and the cucumber and wood ear mushroom salad! The cucumber salad was a bit of a miss for me but everything else was really tasty! It was pretty spicy! I loved the presentation of the pink soup dumplings. The mapo tofu was definitely the star of the night. I got a drink too and it was pretty cheap, especially for Seattle! Would definitely come here again! read more
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Selfishly I have to say, discovering this restaurant and having it in the neighborhood is fantastic. Looking for an alternate from the heavy foot traffic of Din Tai Fung (DTF) and Dough Zone (DZ)? Chiho Bistro provides a more relaxed atmosphere and significantly shorter wait times. Chiho Bistro is newer the neighborhood, and I think they're still working on the consistency of how cooked their food is. There have been a few times that the Chinese Chive Pork Potstickers seemed undercooked (a bit too pink for my liking) and the Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) were cold. Some of the dishes I've received had too much sauce, drenched to a point that it ruined the experience of trying it (General Tso's Chicken and Szechuan Chili Oil Wontons). Unlike DTF and DZ, you get a great portion of the Szechuan Chili Oil Wontons (my order had at least 10 vs the 4-6 you'll get at the other places). Their Beef burrito in a scallion pancake is one of my favorites (plus the soup dumplings). The burrito has shredded beef slices which are marinated perfectly. The scallion pancake gives it an extra kick, but doesn't taste too oily. Open to keep coming back for the soup dumplings and beef burrito, but hoping the quality keeps getting better. read more
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Chiho B.
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This place is delicious! I was shocked it was pretty empty on a Sunday evening, although some more tables did fill up as we got into the meal. We had the soup dumplings, chili oil wontons, and garlic fried chicken wings to start. The dumplings were hot, flavorful, and fresh-tasting -- and the wings were crispy and fantastic. For my main I got the beef flank rice noodles. The noodle soups looked great as well but it was hot outside. The portion was large with a generous amount of tender beef. Absolutely recommend this place for modern Chinese. Apparently they add truffle to a lot of dishes too but we weren't as interested in that as you may be. read more
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Chiho B.
Thank you!
5 months ago
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Chiho B.
Love hearing the food and service hit the mark. Parking can…
11 months ago
1 year ago
Love the food. Great service. The place was not crowded although we had to wait but it was worth it. read more
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2330 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Belltown
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(206) 782-8855
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Does this restaurant have a parking lot?
No, just street parking but on 3rd Av, you have several public parking lots.
Are dogs really allowed here? It's tagged that way, but it also says no outdoor seating and it's not clear from the pictures either.
No they are not
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