Okay this is the TRUE hole in a wall Bellevue experience. It's takeout only, and it's in the middle of a tucked away parking lot that definitely does not seem like it has a restaurant in it. HOWEVER -- the food here? Honestly, so good. When I went I ordered at the counter, and in the 15 minutes it took to make my food (so fast!) I saw no less than 6-7 people come to pick up orders. And they know what's up, because the dishes at Facing East are so flavorful and mouth-wateringly good that I think I'll be ordering out from here more than I probably should. My friend and I only got two dishes between us -- the Taiwanese chow mein and the popcorn chicken -- but just those two have me excited to try more. Again, the FLAVORS! I don't know what they put in their seasoning, but I loved every bit of it. Highly recommend! read more

Extremely authentic (I lived in China for several years)! Very reasonable prices - especially for the generous lunch portions. There's ONE 2-seat table. lol. So pretty much take-out only. Otherwise outstanding. read more

Facing East - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Great place for take out Taiwanese food! I would recommend placing your order ahead of time and then picking up. They have a small parking lot available. I had the pork bento and there was a good amount of actual meat with small sides of pickled vegetables, braised egg, bok choy, and lots of rice. I thought it was a good value for the price, convenience, and authentic taste. I'll be back! read more

Facing East - Pork bento - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I ordered a takeaway from the Facing East in Bellevue and I didn't have a ton of veggie options to choose from. I know they're mostly known for their meat dishes but as a vegetarian I had very few options. The veggie wontons tasted okay, not the best ones I've had and the sesame noodles I felt, lacked enough seasoning. The food was okayish. The place is pretty small but the person helping me with the order was very kind and helpful! read more

Facing East - Tofu sesame noodles - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Heard great things about this restaurant and that it's been one of the OG Taiwanese restaurants in Bellevue. Gave it a try and was not very impressed by the food. For example, the chicken in the three cup chicken was a little chewy. With so many options in Bellevue, I'd probably go somewhere else for this type of food read more

Facing East - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Excellent food. So sad they don't have a sit down location any longer. Nice people but kinda a crazy business model

Been a customer at facing east for 10+ years. I loved their dine-in restaurant and a bit sad they closed down to takeout only. But I'm still a regular here :) My favorites: Hakka style stir fry, Hakka style noodles, Prawn shell-on salt and pepper, garlic green beans, sauteed slice lamb. As a takeout restaurant, can't speak much more to the service and ambiance. It's a small takeout counter with a cold, grab and go section for premade food. 5 stars for food. read more

I was having my windshield replaced next door and decided to walk down to Facing East for lunch. I couldn't believe that the large spiced roast pork stew was under $10. I think it's important to point out that it was well spiced, it was not spicy (caveat I like a lot of spice). First bite was delicious, but needed some chili crisp to amp up the heat a little. The order came out quick, the pork was precisely as described in the menu, and for under $10 a real bargain. read more

Facing East - LG Spiced Pork Stew Over Rice - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I used to love going here when they were a sit-down restaurant and even supported them when they became a take-out restaurant. But lately, their customer service is horrible. I placed order and pay online on their site and specifically asked for their chili oil because that's what actually makes their food decent. Multiple of times, they would leave it out. So I would asked before I leave, if they put it in the bag. And they've assured me that they did, only to find out when I get home, that they did not. I've been fooled one too many times and should have learned my lesson, but this will be the last time I go out of my way to support this business. My advice is if you do, make sure you check your bags before you leave, even if the employee tells you that they did do it. It shouldn't even have to be like that. Obviously the employee doesn't care about customer service. read more

Extremely friendly staff, and great Taiwanese beef noodle soup. Keep in mind they are mostly takeout only, they only have a single table there for someone to use outside. Extra noodles were only $2, which was a great deal. Broth was very flavorful, noodles were tender, and beef was marinated and had a nice somewhat spicy kick to it. Would recommend the pig ear also. Will definitely be stopping by again if I'm in the area. Thanks again! read more

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A once popular in-person gathering place for family, now a to-go only kitchen. The food is always decent with authentic Taiwanese cuisine. The front counter person is always attentive and friendly. A great place to pick up a decent Taiwanese bento. read more

We haven't been to Facing East since before COVID and we learned that they changed location and only do take-out now. We ordered several dishes and most of them were tasty: large spiced Pork over rice, five spiced chicken, five spiced beef shank (cold dish), pork chop over rice, and Hakka style chow fun. The beef shank cold dish was just ok, and the beef was too chewy for us. Pork chop was a little hard and overcooked. Other than that, we loved the rest, especially the five spiced chicken (which I forgot to take a picture of, sigh!). The Hakka style chow fun was also delicious, perfectly cooked. We will come back for more take out for sure. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while! The online ordering process was very easy and our food was ready for pick-up when we arrived. I was pleasantly surprised that they now have a couple of small tables outside their establishment to eat at. Taiwanese Pork Burger: I loved how the peanuts tasted with the flavor of the pork and pickled vegetables. It was a lovely couple bites of food, and I would order this again. Large Spiced Pork Stew over Rice: I really enjoyed the flavor of the spiced pork, very delicious! There was plenty of rice to soak up all the flavor goodness as well. While there isn't a lot of "food" other than rice in this dish, it is pretty worth it for the cheap price. Beef Noodle Soup: There is a lot of beef in this dish, enough to share between 2 people. The noodles weren't quite cooked through though, there are still parts of the noodles where the strands didn't separate when initially cooked and parts were still relatively dry/uncooked -- even after soaking them in the soup for a while. Additionally, for people with very low spice tolerance, the "no spicy" level of spice might not be low enough for you. The flavor of the soup and beef was delicious, though! read more

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Facing East makes good food that's just about great. As of June 2024 they operate as a take out only location in a semi industrial strip. There's only a couple of tables outside their door, and those tables only seat two people. The popular dish is the pork hamburger using sweet pork and a bao bun. It's good, but there's brown sugar literally burying the pork and dusted everywhere in the container - it's too sweet. The also popular five spice chicken is fantastic! It's perfectly fried, juicy, and a delightful order that just needs a proper dipping sauce to set it over the top. The simple noodles with soy sauce is a pleasant but forgettable meal. Try some of the pre packaged meals near their counter for good value purchases. When you order they say they'll text me, but somehow they forgot to do that for me. I'd return but try new items. read more

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This spot doesn't have space inside to dine in. However, there are a couple of tables outside where you can sit and eat. Service is quick and friendly! We ordered the following: Taiwanese pork burger: DELICIOUS. The pork is so tender and perfectly cooked. I love the sweet peanut crumble on it! 5 spice beef wrap: I think this needed a bit more sauce, but it was goodl Steamed pork and vegetable wontons: Really good! The wonton skin is al dente and these are pretty big! read more

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Great take out place. Hidden in an industrial strip mall between upholstery shop and windshield repair/detail. I ordered the Tofu with veggies, egg and pickled vegetable, 5 spice chicken and the hamburger. I ordered Taiwanese burger to try since I read it to be rated #8 in the state. I did not like the burger. I'm willing to try it without the peanuts to see what the hype is. read more

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My go-to for Taiwanese takeout. Food is always fresh and flavorful and the prices are reasonable. They've been around for so long you know they can be trusted. Not the same experience after going from sit down store front to pickup only. But the food is delicious regardless so doesn't matter. read more

I kept forgetting to Yelp this place when I was back home in Seattle! So, here goes... Surprise, surprise - this place has turned into a take out only restaurant! I grew up eating at their sit-down restaurant, so you can imagine my surprise when Google maps took me to their new take out location. I have to say, the way it was set up was pretty cute. It's a set up similar to Asian takeouts. On your left, they have refrigerated shelves with bento like boxes, snacks, and small plates. Here is what we got: Spiced pork, stew over rice ($6.95) - it was good! Maybe slightly on the salty side, but in general the pork was soft and tender. Beef noodle soup ($15.50) - really pretty good. The beef was soft (I've had softer ones though) and the broth was quite flavorful. We got them with thick noodles which made it an extra hearty soup! I would get it again. Sautéed rice vermicelli ($13.95) - really good! I wish there were slight more dried shrimp, but that is a personal preference. Pork and veggies were tasty. All in all, I think this is a good and solid place for take out! read more

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The quality has dropped quite a lot recently. I usually ordered beef noodle soup. The meat was mostly 70% + tendons , feel like it's was just bad parts of beef. This was the photo of the one I just ordered today read more

Facing East - How am I supposed to eat this? - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

One of the best pork burgers. All the crunchy little nuts and sauces that they put on. It just gives it a burst of amazing flavor. They have lots of other great dishes, but that one just melts in my mouth. I miss being able to sit at the restaurant, but the takeout is still a nice option. They also have some fun items in the cold area including juices, and desserts. read more

I love Facing East, and they are doing only take out business off Bel Red road, still delightful food and a great meal.

They only do take out and can order online. The food tasted home cooked and order was ready within 20 minutes of ordering. Ordered the following: Spiced pork stew over rice - the spiced pork had great flavor, liked how the meat included pork skin, the pork to rice proportion was off and wish it came with more pork Pig ear salad- thinly sliced and had good texture, the thinly sliced ginger was overpowering and made the dish not taste good Sauteed rice vermicelli - basic and not very flavorful Beef noodle soup - soup had great flavor, thin noodle was cooked well but nothing special, some pieces of beef were so chewy that they were inedible read more

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I loved the unique items and they had little sides that came with each one. They did not skimp on it. They made the food fresh and had hi-chews that you could take as an after meal mint. read more

Facing East - Tainan Shrimp Roll - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Braised pork rice is very delicious--you won't get tired of eating it every day. It's best served with some green vegetables, along with chopsticks and napkins. This place offers takeout only. read more

While I was in Redmond, this place was my haven. It is so hard to find authentic Taiwanese place and this place is a gem. They are takeout only though, so I would consider ordering online and coming in for pickup. Pork Stew Over Rice (4.75/5): A must get. Mellow pork stewed until it melts in your mouth over a bed of rice. It brings me straight back to Taiwan. Taiwanese Pork Burger (4.5/5): I'll admit, this is a bit pricey, but the flavor profile is perfect. Braised pork belly with Taiwanese sauerkraut in a fluffy bun topped with peanuts. Definitely worth trying at least once. Taiwanese Oyster Pancake (4/5): This one is super authentic, but I did feel like it was slightly overcooked, but they are generous with the oysters. Definitely would only recommend to someone who really likes seafood though. Additionally, they have a bunch of pre-made sides and drinks that they make fresh daily, which you can pick up which are all amazing. My personal favorite is the taro sago drink :) read more

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Finally made it over here. Overall a place worth trying - especially for the braised pork stew over rice. yum (not sweet at all). Didn't hate anything, just didn't love it all. Also, be prepared to eat in your car or home....or the one table for two outside. We opted for car bc it was warmer and not in the rain. Overall, this place is too far from me and without seating to ever make it into my usual restaurant rotation. read more

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Facing east has the best pork buns I've tasted!! There are no indoor seating and a couple small tables outside. Its super easy to call and place takeout orders with them! Highly recommend their drinks as well- especially for the cute glads bottles!!! read more

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I haven't been home in a while but I was shocked to see that this restaurant is now a take out only small joint next to an auto shop. In its full glory it boasted 2 hour wait times and was always bustling with loyal patrons. The food is still good but takeout isn't the same as eating in store. I am nostalgic for the restaurant that once was. read more

I used to love going here but the quality has definitely gone down significantly since they are now to-go only. I mean I get that food is not as good to-go and everything is just generally more expensive nowadays, but the high prices you pay just do not match the quality of the food you are getting. I got the braised pork belly over rice and the pork bao (NOT a burger). Both items are very good and the braised pork over rice was still so juicy and flavorful but the amount of pork belly you get is just so much less. Even though it is to-go only there is a bench nearby right next to Safelite where you can dine. I am happy they are still around even if the quality is not as great but I do reminisce over the dining in days. read more

Facing East - Braised pork belly over rice （空肉饭） - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I've been on the hunt for good Taiwanese food and a friend recommended facing east. They're located in a strip mall with safelite and other shops so parking may be a little difficult. Facing east is doing takeout for now so be sure to call ahead. They also have bentos and sides in a deli fridge. I got the popcorn chicken and sesame noodles. The popcorn chicken is thoroughly marinated in traditional flavors and is made of breast meat, not thigh meat. It's really good quality for what I've come across. The sesame noodles are okay. They're slightly spicy and numbing but good. I wish there was more sesame/peanut butter flavor but it's good as a side for a few people to share. Will definitely be back to try other items. read more

Facing East - Popcorn Five Spiced Fried Chicken with Basil - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Really good food, but quite pricey for what you get. I was able to try one of their lunch specials since they came to my office. I got the braised pork over rice which came with half an egg, some pickled and steamed veggies, and rice. There were only 3 pieces of pork which was a good lunch portion, but for ~$14 it didn't seem super worth it. The food, however, was really great! The pork was perfectly tender and melts in your mouth, and the veggies are a nice complement to the dish. The egg was also marinated which made it extra good, though they only give you half. Out of all the components of the dish, the pork was definitely the star. Not sure I'd get it again due to the price, but worth a try for sure! read more

Service was phenomenal! Picked up 3 cup chicken bento, the pork belly n tofu bento and pig ear salad. The woman working heated the bentos up for us even though she didn't need to. Lots of options for food. The portions were pretty large for the price. However, I found the flavor of the chicken and soy sauce egg lacking, the vegetables and pickled cucumber were super tasty. This is only takeout, no in store dining. read more

Facing East - 3 cup chicken - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Some of the best take out in Bellevue. awesome Taiwanese bistro menu. My favorites include the spiced beef wraps, the 5 spiced chicken w/basil, the stir fry string beans and salt and pepper prawns The current location is take out only as you may remember them from the eat in diner near Bell square but now they are in an old strip mall in the Bel Red corridor read more

It's not easy getting here since there weren't many crosswalks. The food was worth it though. I got: Taiwanese Pork Burger ($7.50) - Had a peanut butter taste in it and the braised pork was juicy and fragrant. I love it. I think it was a little expensive but it was worth trying. Small Spiced Pork Stew Over Rice ($4.95) - I think this portion is fair for the price. It was delicious. Meat was juicy and it smelled wonderful. I also had their Mango Sago. It comes with a glass milk bottle with their logo on it. Very cute. Would I come back to this place? Yes! Next time I'll try other items on their menu. I also want to add they only do takeouts for now, but service is great. You can go in and buy refrigerated meals if needed, otherwise you can order the ones made hot. read more

Facing East - Taiwanese Pork Burger ($7.50) + Small Spiced Pork Stew Over Rice ($4.95) - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The Hakka style Chow fun is good but the soy flavored chicken was gross. Half of the chicken was cartilage and bones, totally did not expect that. Overall I'd get the Hakka style chow fun and avoid the soy flavored chicken. I just threw out the soy flavored chicken read more

Facing East - Hakka Style Chow Fun - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Gosh, I'm so glad that I happened to stumble upon this restaurant. The food is DELICIOUS, and it's so homey :) My go-to order at Facing East is the Spiced Pork Stew over Rice, and for the price, it's definitely amazing value! I usually also order a drink, whether it's fruit or milk tea, to go along with the Pork over Rice, and I think it's the perfect balance of food for about $10-12. One of my favorite parts about this restaurant is that the drinks also come in reusable glass containers, which are not only sustainable but also practical. When I had visited, the restaurant was take-out only, so I definitely recommend finding a park nearby to eat at and enjoy the food while it's still hot! read more

I know facing east from my job they come to my job at Microsoft and they are a vendor. I always enjoy the food. It is so delicious. I love the beef stew with the pickled vegetables which is very delicious and the tea which I love so much and they have a chili sauce, which is very delicious as well. Every time I came on Tuesday I really enjoy when they come because I get to taste the delicious food and the vendors are always so nice and friendly read more

So Facing East used to be a staple for my household. Taiwanese stewed pork rice with it's nice oily rice from the pork lard was always so delicious and on point. I've been eating here since back when they opened. I remember meeting friends and having long wait times. The recipe and/or chef has definitely changed. We ordered the usual stewed pork rice and it was so dry. Not deliciously fatty as it should be and very lacking in flavor. The vermicelli noodles, another Taiwanese staple was the opposite and more oily than it should be, it did have flavor but seemed lacking in ingredients that used to be in these noodles. The oyster pancake was good, very few oysters but had good flavor. The pork belly bun was still delicious so definitely still get that. I want to say that the items were overpriced for sure which is fine if they were all good. Unfortunately for the price it feels like the food should be as good as it used to be and it's really not. I give them 2.5 stars because a couple of the items are still delicious but quality is definitely lacking. Rounded up to 3. I would get if I was in a pinch craving Taiwanese dishes but likely won't be in the rotation. read more

The tofu with mushrooms and veggies was really good. The soup was decent, the noodles were chewy, and there wasn't enough five-spice taste. pricing is ok. Service little bit slow. read more

Hard to pass down a Taiwanese joint if the reviews are looking highly praised. They didn't offer indoor dining at the time so we just got it to go and ate inside our hotel. The lady that runs the shop on that day was very nice and had a very motherly personality that just warmed our heart. They offered us a a complementary woodear salad or a sweet and sour soup which was so nice. I am a sucker for sweet and sour soup so I got that! It was very tasty and had plenty of ingredients in it. So good! I also got their beef shank salad and that was fire! It was flavored so well, the beef shank was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The greeds were finely sliced and gave a nice refreshing crunch with it. I would order this again without hesitation. I also got their beef noodle soup which was very good too! The noodle was cooked perfectly, the beef was nice and tender! Not the typical spicy beef noodle I am accustomed to but it was still very good. I would order this one again. We also tried their oyster pancake and that was very good and tasty too. Generous amounts of oysters that were cooked well. I usually am not fan of oyster pancake as I personally would prefer just eating oysters standalone but they did a very good job here. I would eat this again here! We also tried out their pork belly sandwich which was highly praised, it was very nice as well. I would definitely come here again! The lady was super nice and the food was superb! read more

Facing East - Chinese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington