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Came here with fam for some dim sum and was kinda thrown off when we saw the front door all boarded up. Turns out the glass shattered and they had to patch it up with a wooden board. Not ideal, but we rolled with it. Parking was easy--lots of spots. The area around the restaurant feels a little sketchy though, so just a heads-up. This place used to be called Joy Palace, and they still do the old-school dim sum cart service, which is always fun. You just grab what looks good as it rolls by. We tried a bunch of stuff: siu mai, hagaw, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf, stuffed tofu, chicken feet, fried shrimp balls, egg tarts, turnip cake, shrimp chow fun--you name it. Everything was solid. Tasty, fresh, and satisfying.
The food here is pretty decent for the price and convenience. I would rate this place a 3.5/5. The parking lot states that you need to pay for parking however when we talked to the restaurant workers inside they stated you don't need to pay. I'm guessing if you park further from the parking lot then it's free? Love getting their chicken feet, shrimp fried dumpling with the sweet mayo sauce, shumai, and bbq pork bao. This place still shuttles your food so that you can see what you want to get which is amazing! Everything was still pretty good and yummy for dim sum. At the very end you can grab your receipt that they have been filling in and pay at the counter.
Sorry to fellow Yelpers, this place does not deserve a 2 star. Yes outside and inside is average decore wise, 3 stars. Food (maybe a little old school ginger heavy) and cleanliness are great, 4.5 stars.
It's been a while since going back here, and I went during Christmas Day, so there were tons of people. I put my name on a waiting list and got called in for seating for a party of 5 about 20 minutes later. There's a TON of tables inside that can seat anywhere from 4 to a lot of people, and is another place that's perfect for a wedding or large party/gathering. This place is one of few that still have people pushing carts full of dim sum dishes, and that was definitely my favorite part. What wasn't great was that carts came by infrequently, and so did service when I asked for water/tea to be refilled or an extra pair of chopsticks to be replaced. Everything was great though quality has noticeably dropped from when the place was called Joy Palace back then. More specifically, their shrimp dumplings didn't taste too fresh though their siu mai surprisingly was. This is also one of few places I know where they do flaky crusts on their egg tarts, which I also enjoy.
First timer at Ding Feng. 3.5 stars if I could give half a star. We arrived at noon with a party of 3 and were seated right away. We were seated toward the back corner. I've had my share of dim sum in the Seattle area; after reading reviews I was a little apprehensive, but was pleasantly surprised of the dim sum here. I would rate the taste and variety of dim sum as . They have all normal stuff and then had some items I'm not familiar with. My favorite items were the sticky rice, footballs and egg tart, all items were flavorful and freshly made/baked. Like many other reviews I would rate the customer service as , service upon our arrival was good, attentive and friendly. But as the time went by, it was slower and slower and we left feeling parched because our water was only refilled once and toward the end we had to wave down workers for assistance and requests for to go containers, more tea, etc. I would recommend Ding Feng as an authentic dim sum restaurant (they even use carts!), but don't expect a high level of customer service, but also don't hesitate to ask workers for anything because they are helpful when asked. Check it out for yourself. Also, bonus they have a parking lot, which is a little messy because spaces seem small and tight, but it's nice not having to find street parking like you'd have to do in the CID.
Ding Feng Seafood took over the previous Joy Palace. This place is a gem in south Seattle for traditional Cantonese dim sum as not many are around these days. There is a parking lot which makes it easier than searching for street parking in Chinatown. During a busy Friday lunch, the lively atmosphere and push carts full of fresh dumplings made for an authentic experience that reminded me of childhood. You could heard different dialects of Chinese being spoken. Service is what you expect at a busy Chinese restaurant. Sometimes you can get the waiter attention and other times you have to ask for water from two different people before they remember. The seafood pan fried noodles were a bit salter than I preferred but good overall in the freshness of seafood. The dimsum dishes were solid. The shrimp rice rolls skins were a little thicker than other places. The shrimp ball had a decent amount of shrimp inside.
I was surprised by all the bad reviews. This place can use some TLC and facelift. It's still a five star experience imo. Like the big parking lot. Like it's not in the ID. It's family friendly. It's a legit Cantonese speaking place that still does non-pretentious pushcart dim sum. After all, I am here for dim sum /good Chinese. It's not easy to find a bigger scale dim sum restaurant that's outside of Chinatown that serves up all the favorites for a decent price. Dim sum chefs are becoming fewer these days. It's a Cantonese establishment, carry the mindset of mediocre service. If a waiter is not in sight, I wave them down or ask the dim sum lady to do it. I sometimes help myself to napkins and doggy bag. All I am saying is don't let the mediocre service get in the way of getting your fill of delicious dim sum/Chinese dishes.. For huge groups, this is the place to be. The dinner fares come in jumbo size plates and food is always impressive in looks and flavor. There's something for everyone. The menu has a good variety from soups, noodles, seafood, fried dishes, all the Cantonese classics. Don't pass up on their dim sum... My favorite dim sum: chicken feet, shrimp dumpling, pork shiu mai, egg tart (like Portuguese egg tart), tripe/stomach, fried taro pastry, shrimp noodle roll, Chinese donut rice roll, beef ball, steamed dried tofu roll, spareribs, leaf wrapped sticky rice, bbq pork steamed buns, fried football dumpling (hom shui gok). Douse with soy and chili oil and vinegar as desired. Favorite dinner items: mandarin pork chops , honey walnut prawns, clay pot roasted pork and fried cod, bitter melon beef, greens and Chinese mushroom, beef chow fun, seafood or beef crispy chow mein. If there's a special: lobster with noodles (garlic cloves). For special occasion, Peking duck. If you want good dim sum without breaking your bank, this is the place. If you want to take a bunch of people out for good Chinese and get amazing leftovers, bring them here! If you want ambience and pay $8-10 for each order of dim sum, go to Bellevue.
One of the few spots that still have push carts for dim sum, huge parking lot, large interior, loud, sort of chaotic- classic (except for the parking). Family does a New Year's Day dim sum every year, the group varies but is never less than 16 people. Ding Feng easily worked for us. Service is nice, not pushy or rude. Being able to speak Cantonese is a huge plus. Food is good/fine, some dishes were better than others. Nothing was bad. Some standouts were the daikon and peanut steamed dumpling, shrimp and chive dumpling, meatball, beef filled mochi, and durian mochi.
I was a fan of Joy Palace, which formerly sat in this space. It was a good spot for dim sum without having to drive to Chinatown and it had a fairly large parking lot. I've seen mixed reviews of DF and decided to stop by one Saturday morning. The front of the restaurant is very confusing because there are several doors and minimal windows. The inside still looks the same and I walked past the host podium to the cashier to place a to go order. I waited about 10 minutes and was finally able to place my order. The place was very crowded and, my food was finally ready, more than 45 minutes later. Prices seemed reasonable and I got 6 things for $40 out the door. Pros: food was tasty and still hot, even after spending 30 minutes in the car. In fact, it was hotter than last week's dine-in meal at another place. Cons: though there's free parking, spaces are very tight and you're better off parking in the outskirts. Maybe a language barrier - I wanted stir fried sticky rice, the guy said they only have the wrapped in leaf kind, but when I got home and looked at the take-out menu, it was right there. Restaurant could use a good cleaning and sprucing up. Cons:
More like a 2.5 This is our first time after the name change. It's not as good as Joy Palace -the previous management. We got seated in the back on a busy Sunday morning. It took a while for the carts to reach us. I asked for forks for the kids. We got some food but still no forks. I eventually got up and helped myself to the to-go plastic utensils. That guy never came back with the forks. I think he forgot altogether. We got beef chow fun. The portion is smaller than before. The egg tart had a bug in it too. Everything else was just meh. The ribs had more fat and bone than meat. The decor is about the same as before they changed hands. The parking is a pain - the parking lot is dirty and lots of glass debris and trash everywhere. The spaces are small too. Lots of smokers by the door and it wafts into the restaurant. The bathroom is dingy and there's no soap. They are short staffed during the busy hours. We had to get our own napkins and take out boxes. They have a few things to work on but we don't go here regularly anymore.
Really great dimsum and Cantonese dishes! I can't imagine how much more packed this place would be if it didn't have such low ratings in Yelp but this place deserves to be seen. I saw their advertisement for $19.99 lobster noodles and had to stop by, esp in this economy hehe. It was delicious btw and I learned all their dimsums were too especially the classic stuff like siu mai, chicken feet, and ha cao. You really can't ask for more so don't listen to the random, almost nonsensical bad reviews on this resto, and give it a try!!!! Also, they're busy and are still trying to do the pushcart thing which I think is admirable lol. Tradition is hard to keep up so cut them some slack and a reminder here or there doesn't hurt either. I ordered 5 large dimsum plates and the lobster e fu noodles and my total was $55, or $65 after tip! A steal!!!!!! Come one, come all!!
2 months ago
This restaurant, formerly known as Joy Palace, has been one of my favorite places to dine for over 30 years. It's always a pleasure to return and see familiar faces among the staff. The restaurant is clean, well maintained, and provides excellent customer service. The owner is welcoming and genuinely cares about guests' dining experiences, while the food is consistently well presented and full of flavor. Some of my favorite dishes include the salted fish fried rice, stir-fried crab with ginger and green onion, salt & pepper prawns, and the crab maw soup, which comes in a generous portion that's perfect for sharing. Their dim sum is also a highlight, with a wonderful selection available during the morning and afternoon. Everything I've had from the dim sum carts has been fresh and delicious. The reason for my 4-star rating is a few inconsistencies with takeout orders. On a couple of occasions, the shumai in my to-go order was undercooked. I've also found that certain menu items, such as fried rice, aren't available early in the day because only the dim sum kitchen is open until the main kitchen starts service. While I understand the kitchen schedule, it can be confusing if you're expecting the full menu. Even with those minor issues, this restaurant continues to be one of my favorite places for Cantonese cuisine, and I'll gladly keep coming back. read more
5 months ago
I pre-ordered a Poon Choi from this restaurant several days in advance for Chinese New Year. Traditionally, Poon Choi has a very clear structure: Bottom layer (the "sponge"): Ingredients that soak up sauce and flavor, such as Chinese white radish (daikon), Chinese cabbage, taro, yam, bean curd skin, and fried pigskin. Middle layer (the savory core): Braised, well-seasoned items like marinated pork belly, fish balls, mushrooms, and dried squid. Top layer (the "crown"): Higher-end ingredients placed on top to prevent overcooking, such as abalone, sea cucumber, prawns, roasted duck, and scallops. Unfortunately, the Poon Choi I received was disappointing. The shrimp on the top layer were undercooked and not properly cleaned. The middle layer consisted mainly of fried tofu, fish balls, roasted pork, and steamed chicken, but there was little to no sauce, so the overall flavor was lacking. The vegetables at the bottom were very bland and did not absorb any seasoning as expected. read more
1 year ago
Came here with fam for some dim sum and was kinda thrown off when we saw the front door all boarded up. Turns out the glass shattered and they had to patch it up with a wooden board. Not ideal, but we rolled with it. Parking was easy--lots of spots. The area around the restaurant feels a little sketchy though, so just a heads-up. This place used to be called Joy Palace, and they still do the old-school dim sum cart service, which is always fun. You just grab what looks good as it rolls by. We tried a bunch of stuff: siu mai, hagaw, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf, stuffed tofu, chicken feet, fried shrimp balls, egg tarts, turnip cake, shrimp chow fun--you name it. Everything was solid. Tasty, fresh, and satisfying. read more
The food here is pretty decent for the price and convenience. I would rate this place a 3.5/5. The parking lot states that you need to pay for parking however when we talked to the restaurant workers inside they stated you don't need to pay. I'm guessing if you park further from the parking lot then it's free? Love getting their chicken feet, shrimp fried dumpling with the sweet mayo sauce, shumai, and bbq pork bao. This place still shuttles your food so that you can see what you want to get which is amazing! Everything was still pretty good and yummy for dim sum. At the very end you can grab your receipt that they have been filling in and pay at the counter. read more
4 months ago
Sorry to fellow Yelpers, this place does not deserve a 2 star. Yes outside and inside is average decore wise, 3 stars. Food (maybe a little old school ginger heavy) and cleanliness are great, 4.5 stars. read more
It's been a while since going back here, and I went during Christmas Day, so there were tons of people. I put my name on a waiting list and got called in for seating for a party of 5 about 20 minutes later. There's a TON of tables inside that can seat anywhere from 4 to a lot of people, and is another place that's perfect for a wedding or large party/gathering. This place is one of few that still have people pushing carts full of dim sum dishes, and that was definitely my favorite part. What wasn't great was that carts came by infrequently, and so did service when I asked for water/tea to be refilled or an extra pair of chopsticks to be replaced. Everything was great though quality has noticeably dropped from when the place was called Joy Palace back then. More specifically, their shrimp dumplings didn't taste too fresh though their siu mai surprisingly was. This is also one of few places I know where they do flaky crusts on their egg tarts, which I also enjoy. read more
First timer at Ding Feng. 3.5 stars if I could give half a star. We arrived at noon with a party of 3 and were seated right away. We were seated toward the back corner. I've had my share of dim sum in the Seattle area; after reading reviews I was a little apprehensive, but was pleasantly surprised of the dim sum here. I would rate the taste and variety of dim sum as . They have all normal stuff and then had some items I'm not familiar with. My favorite items were the sticky rice, footballs and egg tart, all items were flavorful and freshly made/baked. Like many other reviews I would rate the customer service as , service upon our arrival was good, attentive and friendly. But as the time went by, it was slower and slower and we left feeling parched because our water was only refilled once and toward the end we had to wave down workers for assistance and requests for to go containers, more tea, etc. I would recommend Ding Feng as an authentic dim sum restaurant (they even use carts!), but don't expect a high level of customer service, but also don't hesitate to ask workers for anything because they are helpful when asked. Check it out for yourself. Also, bonus they have a parking lot, which is a little messy because spaces seem small and tight, but it's nice not having to find street parking like you'd have to do in the CID. read more
2 years ago
Ding Feng Seafood took over the previous Joy Palace. This place is a gem in south Seattle for traditional Cantonese dim sum as not many are around these days. There is a parking lot which makes it easier than searching for street parking in Chinatown. During a busy Friday lunch, the lively atmosphere and push carts full of fresh dumplings made for an authentic experience that reminded me of childhood. You could heard different dialects of Chinese being spoken. Service is what you expect at a busy Chinese restaurant. Sometimes you can get the waiter attention and other times you have to ask for water from two different people before they remember. The seafood pan fried noodles were a bit salter than I preferred but good overall in the freshness of seafood. The dimsum dishes were solid. The shrimp rice rolls skins were a little thicker than other places. The shrimp ball had a decent amount of shrimp inside. read more
2 years ago
I was surprised by all the bad reviews. This place can use some TLC and facelift. It's still a five star experience imo. Like the big parking lot. Like it's not in the ID. It's family friendly. It's a legit Cantonese speaking place that still does non-pretentious pushcart dim sum. After all, I am here for dim sum /good Chinese. It's not easy to find a bigger scale dim sum restaurant that's outside of Chinatown that serves up all the favorites for a decent price. Dim sum chefs are becoming fewer these days. It's a Cantonese establishment, carry the mindset of mediocre service. If a waiter is not in sight, I wave them down or ask the dim sum lady to do it. I sometimes help myself to napkins and doggy bag. All I am saying is don't let the mediocre service get in the way of getting your fill of delicious dim sum/Chinese dishes.. For huge groups, this is the place to be. The dinner fares come in jumbo size plates and food is always impressive in looks and flavor. There's something for everyone. The menu has a good variety from soups, noodles, seafood, fried dishes, all the Cantonese classics. Don't pass up on their dim sum... My favorite dim sum: chicken feet, shrimp dumpling, pork shiu mai, egg tart (like Portuguese egg tart), tripe/stomach, fried taro pastry, shrimp noodle roll, Chinese donut rice roll, beef ball, steamed dried tofu roll, spareribs, leaf wrapped sticky rice, bbq pork steamed buns, fried football dumpling (hom shui gok). Douse with soy and chili oil and vinegar as desired. Favorite dinner items: mandarin pork chops , honey walnut prawns, clay pot roasted pork and fried cod, bitter melon beef, greens and Chinese mushroom, beef chow fun, seafood or beef crispy chow mein. If there's a special: lobster with noodles (garlic cloves). For special occasion, Peking duck. If you want good dim sum without breaking your bank, this is the place. If you want to take a bunch of people out for good Chinese and get amazing leftovers, bring them here! If you want ambience and pay $8-10 for each order of dim sum, go to Bellevue. read more
7 months ago
One of the few spots that still have push carts for dim sum, huge parking lot, large interior, loud, sort of chaotic- classic (except for the parking). Family does a New Year's Day dim sum every year, the group varies but is never less than 16 people. Ding Feng easily worked for us. Service is nice, not pushy or rude. Being able to speak Cantonese is a huge plus. Food is good/fine, some dishes were better than others. Nothing was bad. Some standouts were the daikon and peanut steamed dumpling, shrimp and chive dumpling, meatball, beef filled mochi, and durian mochi. read more
I was a fan of Joy Palace, which formerly sat in this space. It was a good spot for dim sum without having to drive to Chinatown and it had a fairly large parking lot. I've seen mixed reviews of DF and decided to stop by one Saturday morning. The front of the restaurant is very confusing because there are several doors and minimal windows. The inside still looks the same and I walked past the host podium to the cashier to place a to go order. I waited about 10 minutes and was finally able to place my order. The place was very crowded and, my food was finally ready, more than 45 minutes later. Prices seemed reasonable and I got 6 things for $40 out the door. Pros: food was tasty and still hot, even after spending 30 minutes in the car. In fact, it was hotter than last week's dine-in meal at another place. Cons: though there's free parking, spaces are very tight and you're better off parking in the outskirts. Maybe a language barrier - I wanted stir fried sticky rice, the guy said they only have the wrapped in leaf kind, but when I got home and looked at the take-out menu, it was right there. Restaurant could use a good cleaning and sprucing up. Cons: read more
More like a 2.5 This is our first time after the name change. It's not as good as Joy Palace -the previous management. We got seated in the back on a busy Sunday morning. It took a while for the carts to reach us. I asked for forks for the kids. We got some food but still no forks. I eventually got up and helped myself to the to-go plastic utensils. That guy never came back with the forks. I think he forgot altogether. We got beef chow fun. The portion is smaller than before. The egg tart had a bug in it too. Everything else was just meh. The ribs had more fat and bone than meat. The decor is about the same as before they changed hands. The parking is a pain - the parking lot is dirty and lots of glass debris and trash everywhere. The spaces are small too. Lots of smokers by the door and it wafts into the restaurant. The bathroom is dingy and there's no soap. They are short staffed during the busy hours. We had to get our own napkins and take out boxes. They have a few things to work on but we don't go here regularly anymore. read more
1 year ago
Really great dimsum and Cantonese dishes! I can't imagine how much more packed this place would be if it didn't have such low ratings in Yelp but this place deserves to be seen. I saw their advertisement for $19.99 lobster noodles and had to stop by, esp in this economy hehe. It was delicious btw and I learned all their dimsums were too especially the classic stuff like siu mai, chicken feet, and ha cao. You really can't ask for more so don't listen to the random, almost nonsensical bad reviews on this resto, and give it a try!!!! Also, they're busy and are still trying to do the pushcart thing which I think is admirable lol. Tradition is hard to keep up so cut them some slack and a reminder here or there doesn't hurt either. I ordered 5 large dimsum plates and the lobster e fu noodles and my total was $55, or $65 after tip! A steal!!!!!! Come one, come all!! read more
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We always come with a big group for dim sum on Sundays and this place is always packed. Tried their dinner on a Saturday night, surprisingly we didn't have to wait to be seated. All the dishes were delicious, staff members were friendly. Will come back for dinner again! read more
3 years ago
Second time we've been here since they changed ownership from Joy Palace. I've actually been coming here since the 90s when they were Saigon Dynasty. All the food is really good. My favorite is the barbecue pork chow mein which was the best I've had probably in the city for as long as I can remember. Picture attached. The dim sum was great. The service was great. Everyone spoke English and the Chinese broccoli is fresh and crispy and really good. Can't really say anything bad about this place. Prices were good too. I'm attaching a receipt Rock on and party on my fellow Yelpians. Free love for all. Never forget to tip your waiter. read more
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New owner. Better service. Delicious foods. Ambiance still the same. Reasonably priced dim sum in the Seattle metro area. read more
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Service was amazing and straight forward! Dimsum is the best in their area and is always a local favorite read more
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Great Food Great Value. I would like to visit again, best for brunch. Old fashion Chinese Canton g restaurant read more
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Delicious food nice presentation. We had their most popular beef dish as well as this egg tofu. Crispy on the outside, tender in the inside. Generous portions of tasty food. I recommend this restaurant. Compliments to the chef read more
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