handmade wontons are out of this world, perfect pairing with the spicy sauce that comes along with it. The Crispy Chicken Burger with kimchi and the bao type bun is another masterclass with the flavors chicken popcorn done perfectly, various places try to make this and make the chicken very Crispy but forget about the spicyness. to find curry leaves was a welcome surprise and we loved this! lastly, the five spiced chicken quarter was another surprise. we were hungry and had low expectations with the chicken but it was well marinated, juicy chicken. it's almost like a hole in the wall restaurant and more towards grab and go. service was ok, didn't have to wait too long for our dishes read more

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This place was an unexpected find, but we really liked the food here. We were in the area and looking for something somewhat fast to eat and found this place. The food was so fresh and flavorful. We did not try anything we didn't like. Given it is downtown Bellevue, parking is challenging, but there are a few garages nearby. the restaurant is small but it was not very busy when we were there on a Saturday, and we had no problem finding a table. The restaurant was very clean. You order your food at a kiosk and then someone brings it out to you. We tried the Honey Glazed BBQ Pork Appetizer, Wonton Medley, Taiwanese Style Braised Beef Noodle Soup and Sesame Noodles. Everything was delicious so you can't go wrong with any of it. read more

Facing East Time - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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The good - the food was tasty, even though it wasn't what we ordered. And it had chunks of solid fat with the chunks of beef. The bad - ordering is only fine on screen- but at least they will get it right? Wrong. My son and I both ordered Chicken Bento boxes, but with different spice levels. The brought us out the food and when we asked which was which they said it didn't matter as they were the same, they put no spice on either. Then we noticed they were both beef, not chicken! Food 4 stars, service 1stars, 3 overall read more

Parking is so hard...unless you know you can park in the apartment building that houses this place. Which I didn't know about and therefore can't fully explain. Good luck with it! Facing East Time follows the casual fast-food format that so many new places in Bellevue, WA follow. I've come to expect low- to mid-level food and prices from this kind of place. I chose the crispy chicken bento; hubby got a pork bao and a chicken bao. Long-story short: reasonably sized portion of low- to mid-level food for about $20 each. Best thing I ate: the pickles. I think this place will be open for a long time, serving walk-ins who want lunch or dinner for less than $20. Convenient and food. Period. read more

Comforting Taiwanese food. I tried to visit Facing East after COVID but they converted to takeout only which was super disappointing. When Facing East Time opened, I was excited to dine inside. There is parking, but honestly not that bad of a walk from Bellevue Square, which can be a good way to pick up an appetite and digest afterwards. Service is nice, but nothing special. With two tablets are inside to order from, they'll bring out food and clean the tables, but everything else including water is self service. Washroom available (restroom, bathroom keywords). Popcorn Chicken - while the chicken itself was perfect with a light crispness, this lacked seasoning. Chicken was tender, juicy, and seasoned during the cooking process, but missing the classic five spice seasoning coat on the outside. The description notes the 5-spice, but it wasn't really present. Instead, this popcorn chicken seemed to rely on a spicy mayo sauce on the side like chicken karaage. Large Taiwanese Style Braised Beef Noodle Soup - tasty beef broth, fairly rich and savory. Could be richer, but it's mild for the general population. Would love more customization options here. Beef was tender and juicy, absorbing the soup well. Comes with standard Taiwanese pickled vegetables which are a nice contrasting flavor. Noodles were solid and QQ, so al dente and bouncy. Large however, was a bit on the medium size. read more

Facing East Time - (LG) Taiwanese Style Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I miss the days when Facing East did dining in and not just takeout only as it is now so I was happy that this spor opened! I got their beef noodle soup as well as popcorn chicken. The beef noodle soup broth was great but wish there was a tad more beef. The popcorn chicken was nice and addicting. The one downside though was the wait time for the food after we ordered on the kiosk. Eventually it came and it tasted fine so I cannot complain. read more

Facing East Time - Popcorn chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I came with a group of friends and ordered a variety of dishes to try. I had heard good things about Facing East but saw they only offered takeout so I was excited to find Facing East Time, which allows for dine in. We tried the beef noodle soup, honey glazed BBQ pork, classic Taiwanese bao, pork and fish paste roll, and seafood pancake. The beef noodle soup was delicious, with a mildly spicy broth and super tender beef. The noodles were al dente. It is a comforting dish for a rainy or cold day. The honey glazed BBQ pork had good flavor, but the meat was a bit dry. The seafood pancake was a bit disappointing. I was expecting something similar to the oyster pancakes in Taiwan. While the sauce was tasty, the pancake itself lacked flavor and was smaller than expected. The pork and fish paste roll was crispy on the outside and reminded me of dim sum flavors, which I enjoyed. They also have a fridge section where you can purchase traditional Taiwanese dishes to take home. The restaurant is self service. You order through a kiosk and then find a table. There is a parking garage that offers two hours of free parking for customers. read more

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I've missed Facibg East sit down service and about did back flips when I spied this storefront opening up. Seating is tight - it's really designed for to go orders but maybe 25 folks can sit. Grabbed the pork burger and pork sandwich along with the corn. Excellent flavors and serving sizes were good for the price. I'll absolutely be back to sample the menu in more depth. read more

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Facing East Time is more like a order and grab restaurant with some sit down area rather than a sit down to order restaurant. The staffs were very nice and friendly and helped serve the food to us on our table. For ppl like me that has been in Bellevue for over a decade may remember the yummy Taiwanese restaurant that Facing East used to be but this is not like it. It is more like an upgrade from the grab and go store Facing east has around the Bel-red area. I enjoyed the spicy braised beef noodle soup and the pop corn chicken. The pork chop was ok and the braised pork rice was decent. (Tips) If you leave a review on Google they would provide a free drink. read more

Facing East Time - Braised Pork Belly Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Stopped by for casual dining without having to wait for waiter. This location is simple with service - placed order by myself at the kiosk, worker then brings food over. The wait was 5-8 minutes, for noodle soup, popcorn chicken, and pork chop. All were good, pork chop was surprisingly tender. Definitely recommend this place if you want fast casual food. The Taiwanese flavors are good too. read more

Facing East Time - (SM) Taiwanese Style Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Recently got stuck at dinner time in Bellevue due to it being extremely slow-going on the 520 bridge, so we decided to try out the new Facing East Time (FET) while traffic died down. FET is on the bottom floor of a tall apartment/condo building. We lucked out and found free street parking right next to it. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share and here's what we thought of each one. Popcorn chicken: delish and crispy! Would order again. Classic Taiwanese Bao Burger: also delish, especially the pork! Kinda pricey for its size but we'd order again. Sesame Noodles with chopped pork: once again, this was delish! Only thing we didn't like was the pork was mixed with cubed, marinated tofu. Seemed like a way to stretch the pork. Would prefer if it was all pork. Wonton Medley (2 each of pork, chicken, veggie): great to try their different flavors, and pork ended up being our favorite. We'd order a whole order of the pork wontons next time. The staff and chef here are very friendly and nice. FET is a great new addition to Bellevue. We'd definitely come back next time we want a delicious and quick lunch or dinner! read more

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Small joint but perfect for quick bites or a fast sit down. This place is super tiny with 17 seats. Loved all the Facing East food and enjoyed this joint as well. Order 2 bentos and a noodle. Extra $5.50 for the milk tea. Quick to serve and food are delicious. Popcorn chicken-like bento, Taiwanese noodles and pork chop bento with the milk tea. read more

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I feel blessed to be able to experience so many delicious Taiwanese restaurants around Seattle! This place feels kinda like a hole in the wall because it is a little cramped but they make the best of it. You can order at the kiosk and they will bring the food for you. Service is pretty fast and they are eager to help you decide. Braised beef noodle soup (5/5) Amazing amazing flavor! The pickled cabbage on the side is sooo good to eat alone or dump it into the soup. Even though I ordered a small, it was definitely a generous amount of really soft and tender beef and noodles. The taste is as authentic and as delicious as it gets. I love that the beef pieces are consistent in texture Honey Glazed BBQ Pork Bento (5/5) Those pieces of pork is just fire! It's got a nice amount of fat to meat ratio and it's saucy but not too salty. Perfectly cooked and crisp bok choy, creamy and delicious corn topped with a dash of mustard on the side. This complex dish packs a lot of wonderful flavors and every bite takes me on a journey down culinary lane. Absolutely wonderfully done. I will definitely come back and try everything on the menu! read more

Facing East Time - Honey Glazed BBQ Pork Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I've been to Facing East Time twice for lunch, and both times, it has been pretty spectacular. Both times, I ate in the restaurant - it's kind of small and cramped, but in a nice way - kind of felt like a hole-in-the-wall/cozy... the walls are brightly colored with cool designs and everything has pops of bright red (like the chairs and stuff). It's a nice place to sit and hang out. When you come in, there are two ordering kiosks on the left. You order on the screen, grab your receipt and a receipt stand, and put your receipt number in the stand on your table. Pretty straightforward. The kiosk was fine for me - no complaints. The first time, I just got the Taiwanese Style Braised Beef Noodle Soup. It was very good (I'd give it a 4/5). I was expecting it to be a little deeper and richer, but it was really good for restaurant soup. The beef in it was extremely tender and delightful to eat. It had noodles, and some vegetables (mustard greens... etc). I ordered mine the maximum amount of spicy, and it was pretty spicy! Pretty darn excellent. The second time I went, I got two "bao burgers". The first was a Pork Belly bao burger. The meat was so tender! It had some sweet sauce that brought it all together. I didn't order this with any level of spicy - and I think that's the way to go. It was so good and well balanced -- highly recommend. The second was a Crispy chicken bao burger. The chicken was fried to absolute perfection (SO CRUNCHY!), and was way too long for the circular bao - so you get a comically huge chicken in a small "bun". I ordered it as spicy as I could on the kiosk, and they didn't disappoint - it was pretty spicy. It had some kimchi to balance the spicy/umami, which was perfect. Both of these were 5/5, amazing. I'll definitely be back. read more

Facing East Time - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Wanted to love this place because I'm Taiwanese and I love Taiwanese food. The beef noodle soup (3/5) looked promising but the soup lacked flavor. The beef was tender though! Pork belly bao burger (4/5) was my favorite thing there. But for $8.50 that is kind of steep. Braised pork belly bento (3/5) was pretty mid, not worth it for $14.95 Five spice popcorn chicken (2/5) had no crisp at all and the flavor was not seeped into the chicken read more

I missed you, Facing East (Time). Yes, there's a Facing East on Bel-Red, but that's takeout only, which is fine. But if you remember the dining days of Facing East along Bellevue Way, you'll be happy to know that there's a Facing East Time in downtown Bellevue where you can dine in and enjoy the delicious Taiwanese eats that always hit the spot. Located in the Brio apartments in downtown Bellevue, the space is smaller than its former location, but there's enough seating, including outdoor where it's dog-friendly and there are heat lamps. They do have a fridge for takeout-ready items for quick meals on the go, but if you can, I highly recommend dining in. I love Taiwanese food and at Facing East Time, you get some of the best Taiwanese food in the area that's comfort food. In my most recent visit, my partner and I shared a bunch of items, reminding us of why we love this place then and now. We ordered the beef noodle soup, pork chop bento bowl, pork belly burger, wonton medley and black sesame milk. It was tons of food for the two of us, but you'll want to eat everything because it's all delicious. If I had to pick a favorite, it's the beef noodle soup. The noodles were perfectly cooked in the flavorful, spicy broth with tender pieces of beef, baby bok choy and mustard greens on the side. Slurp, slurp, slurp! But everything you get here is delicious. I'm so glad Facing East Time has made a home in downtown Bellevue! read more

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I was really excited to see a branch of facing east that's now open for in-person dining!! I came here with my family and a friend last Sunday night for dinner, so this is a late review. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, so I will list them in order of the picture below (left to right) as well as my personal thoughts and ratings of each dish. Taiwanese Style Braised Beef Noodle Soup: 3/5 surprisingly spicy, good noodle texture and flavorful. Not my preference, and in combination of the price, wouldn't order again. Sesame Noodes: 4/5 seems like the same type of noodles as the braised beef soup, except in dry form. Meat is an added cost, and noodles (with sauce) itself is around $9. Good flavor, decent portion, would order again. 2 Classic Taiwanese Pork Burger: 5/5 best Taiwan burger I've had in a while, big pieces of pork belly, generous amount of filling. The server cut both burgers in half for the four of us to split. Would definitely order again. Braised Beef Sandwich: 1/5 dry meat texture, not my favorite combo. Wouldn't order again. Popcorn Chicken w/ Five Spice: 2/5 flavor or chicken is light ( probably because we ordered a less spicy version). The chicken came with a sauce that is recommended to eat together. The chicken is fried nice, but it's like the chicken bites from chik-fil-a. If the chicken has to taste good with the sauce, I wouldn't consider this a good popcorn chicken. Wouldn't order again. Wonton Medley (6 Pieces)- 3/5 tastes good, decent size, but personally not worth price. Wouldn't order again. Honey Glazed BBQ Pork Bento- 3/5 pork tastes flavorful, but dry. Plenty of rice, nicely cooked bokchoy. Wouldn't order this dish again, but would try a different variation. Overall, the service is good. The area is set up as self- order with self serve water. It's a clean, comfortable place to eat, and though the food is a hit or miss, I'm rooting for the restaurant to improve! I missed the times facing east was in person, so this is a decent start. I'm hoping to see more menu additions (aka oyster pancake) in the future, and will continue keeping an eye out for more Taiwanese food spots! read more

Facing East Time - Food names are in review from left to right - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The new-ish "Facing East Time" (FET) in downtown Bellevue is a return to dine-in from "Facing East" (FE). The original FE is a full-service restaurant with table ordering. During/post the pandemic closures, FE moved to a small place on Bel-Red for take-out only. This new FET is an eatery with self-ordering and self-busing. We arrived at a quiet time, and we were ordered from a staff member. When the restaurant became busy shortly after, that same staff member directed all customers to order at the tablet by the door. The tables are small and limited with maybe 20 seats total, including bench seating. This eatery is not good for a group hang-out especially during mealtimes. We have not been to FE since they became take-out only. We are happy to be dining in again even in a small eatery at FET. Please note FE and FET have different menus. Two hours parking is available in the same Brio building after registering with the parking app. The Food and drink: Taiwanese Bao Burger, $8.50 - 5 Stars Menu: Braised pork belly on a steamed bun with pickled mustard greens, sweet spicy sauce, crushed peanuts, and cilantro This is one of their most popular dishes and a regular item for us. Definitely recommend. Crispy Chicken Burger, $7.50 - 4.5 Stars Menu: Crispy Chicken with Taiwanese-style golden cabbage kimchi Be sure to see the photo of this burger. The bao bun is the same size as the Taiwanese Bao Burger. Two sizable pieces of well-seasoned chicken with veggies make this a surprisingly substantial and filling bite. Taiwanese style braised beef noodle soup, $13.95 - 4.5 Stars Menu: With pickled mustard green, green onion, and cilantro This is a commonly must order for us. Tender beef, substantial noodles, bok choy, and beefy broth made this a good meal by itself. Pork and Taiwanese cabbage house-made wontons, $7.50 - 3 Stars This is a small dish with five pieces of wontons. They taste good, but I can make these at home easy enough. Probably won't order again. Popcorn Chicken w/ Five Spice, $6.95 - 4 Stars This is from the small bites menu and a popular street food. These were good, especially with the dipping sauce, which we had to ask for more. Classic Taiwanese Milk Tea, $5.95 - 4 Stars With black tea and milk, this was a smooth and not-too-sweet beverage. These are pre-made; no adjustments are allowed. read more

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Convenient location, close to both apartments and office buildings -- perfect for a quick bite, lunch break, or even a late afternoon snack. The interior is thoughtfully designed for those on the go, yet still offers a cozy seating area if you'd rather slow down and enjoy your meal. And yes, they even have outdoor seating to soak up those rare sunny PNW days! Service is fast, efficient, and friendly, making it easy to pop in and grab your favorite dish without a long wait -- a big plus during busy lunch hours. Facing East has always been known for its Taiwanese comfort food with authentic flavors and a modern, fresh twist -- and this new location does not disappoint. My all-time favorite remains their beef noodle soup -- rich, flavorful broth, perfectly chewy noodles, and tender beef that melts in your mouth. An absolute must! Don't sleep on their bao burgers, popcorn chicken, homemade wontons, and minced pork belly over rice -- all just as delicious and satisfying. Whether you're craving a quick lunch or a nostalgic Taiwanese comfort meal, Facing East delivers every time. read more

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Braised Pork Bento: This was a yummy bowl of food. Loved the runny egg yolk to mix in with the rice. The braised pork was flavorful and tender. The veggies were great too. Honey Glazed BBQ Pork Sesame Flatbread Sandwich: The flatbread was very yummy, lots of sesame flavor. There were large chunks of 叉烧, which were flavorful, but a bit dry. Five Spice Popcorn Chicken: The chicken was surprisingly moist! The breading was crispy and not too heavy. The sauce it comes with was a good complement. There is seating available both indoors and outdoors. There was a strong aroma of food throughout the restaurant which soaked into my clothes, and smelled strongly even when I got home. You bus your own dishes on the way out, but I've had staff come up and get my dishes too. read more

Facing East Time - Braised Pork Belly Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I am always down for trying new restaurants in the Bellevue area, and Facing East Time was newly opened for the city. I went on a Friday around 6PM and had new wait time to get seated. Parking can be difficult as other reviewers have mentioned, it is located at the base of a apartment complex. The only available parking is other streetside, which is usually full, or paid parking in nearby parking garages. Ordering is done at the kiosk at the front of the restaurant, and you take a ordering number stand and pick a table of your choosing in the small dining area to the right of the kitchen. I would say it maybe fits 10 - 15 people maximum in that dining area. We got our food in about 10 minutes after placing. I got the braised pork belly bento for $15 and the five spice popcorn chicken for $7. The pork belly was tender and complimented nicely with the tofu and pickled greens, the acidity and chewy textures with the hearty meaty texture is pleasant and filling. As nice as everything was, it did come out lukewarm, so you do have to eat a bit fast before everything cools down. I think for Bellevue, this is a good price for this dish as you get good tasty variety of food. As for the chicken, you can taste the five spice powder subtly - such as the star anise and cinnamon fragrance as a aftertaste as you eat it. This dish came out hotter and had a nice crunchy texture and pleasant aromatic flavor. The spicy sweet sauce that comes with it is basically spicy mayo (maybe with sesame oil or made with a kewpie mayo?), and that is always a nice addition to give the aromatic crunchy chicken a bit more body. I am always excited for new restaurants opening in Bellevue, especially more affordable options that are delicious. I feel that the price, quality, and quantity are decent for the area, and location isn't in the downtown busy area of Bellevue (despite parking still being difficult to find). I would come back again if I am feeling Taiwanese food. read more

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Ordered it to-go and the service is pretty fast. There is a small counter to sit inside and plenty of outdoor seating. It can be loud because of the road noise, but the food is tasty with a very nostalgic flavor. The bento is balanced, with a large portion of meat and a side of pickled cabbage, bok choy, corn, green onion, and rice. Pretty complete meal for the price. If you park under the brio apartment, you can register for free 2hr parking. This restaurant is located right under mister bing. read more

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I walked over from the library with a friend. We ordered easily at a kiosk near the door then found our own seats in the bright dining area. With only one other table seated, the food came out quickly. There was less variety than the parent restaurant, but the portions were solidly tasty and not too expensive. I'll come back if I'm in the area again! read more

Facing East Time - Pork belly bao & Sesame Noodles w/ beef 5/5 - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

All the food was pretty good! The sandwich was a great new addition. I would definitely get it again. Braised beef noodle soup was pretty standard, nothing to write home about but no real complaints. The pork belly bento was yummy as well. I would come back, but I am skeptical of this new location because it's pretty small and once the weather starts to get colder/rainier the patio seating where we ate won't be an option. read more

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This place was Shmack City. I got the wontons, corn, and noodles. Beef was soft and cooked to perfection. Service was great. read more

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3.5 stars since was hoping food would be on par with previous Facing East full restaurant time memories but alas did not meet that bar. Came here on a Saturday with some girlfriends hoping to relive previous memories at the OG Facing East. Disappointed to find the menu very limited and space basically a tiny hole in the wall size order at the counter style. Popcorn chicken, Gua bao and beef noodle soup were delicious. No beef wrap, 3 cup chicken or bubble tea on the menu?! There were some to-go lunch boxes available for take out but these did not look good. Staff was friendly and there is a sit down option but not great for larger groups, place was packed by the time we left around 1. Parking very limited in underground garage shared with Farine bakery but free for 2 hrs, just don't forget to scan the QR code to register. read more

I went to this restaurant the other night with my partner! The service was amazing and they were super friendly. We got the chicken and pork belly bao, popcorn chicken, and the fried chicken bento. The chicken was nice and crispy, although I wish it was a little crispier. There were some dishes where the taste was unique, for example, the pork belly had a lot of peanuts and I am not really familiar with that taste. Someone could really like that, but it's not really my cup of tea! Overall, I am not sure I will come back since it has unique taste but I can see how others would! read more

Facing East Time - Fried Crispy Chicken Burger and Crispy Chicken Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Authentic taiwanese food that's easy grab and go snacks. 2 ordered tablets and also an in person ordering counter. I like their outdoor space! read more

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Loved Facing East back in the day and super excited that they "re-opened" with a brick and mortar location now. It's located in the retail section of an apartment complex so parking can be hard. I ordered takeout and they held your order in a locker style vending machine to pick up your order which is kinda cool. Got the popcorn chicken which the kids LOVED! Beef noodle soup was a hit and the pork buns were also very tasty but on the sweeter side. Portion sizes are pretty small for the prices though. read more

Facing East Time is a solid spot for Taiwanese comfort food. I got the Taiwanese braised beef noodle soup, and the broth was flavorful without being overly salty, and I really liked the texture of the noodles. The pickled mustard greens on the side added a nice tangy contrast. I did wish the beef was a bit more tender, but overall it was still a comforting bowl. I also tried the black sesame milk, which was surprisingly one of my favorite parts of the meal. The black sesame flavor was rich and nutty, and the sweetness was perfectly balanced. I normally don't like cow milk but it was extra rich and creamy (I still think about this drink!). The service was great: ordering is done through a tablet, but when we had questions about the menu, the staff member was very helpful and friendly. Our food came out quickly, and the restaurant itself was clean with a decent amount of seating. We heard about this spot from a mutual and I'm glad I checked it out! read more

Facing East Time - Taiwanese braised beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We got three dishes. Pork chop bento, crispy chicken bento and a small beef noodle. Food was overall pretty flavorful. The only disappointments were that two of the dishes were not hot and the egg on the pork chop bento was over cooked. I like that they have outdoor and indoor seating and self water. I would comeback again. Service was very friendly and helpful. I enjoy the self service area because when you need something you do not have to wait for a server to help. Ambiance was casual but comfortable, organized and clean. read more

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I was excited and perhaps expected too much. I was disappointed. We ordered: Pork belly bao (not as good as the original location) Veggie Bao Sesame Noodles (meh) Spicy wontons Veggie wontons They all tasted ok. Wasn't impressed or blown away. Will prolly give another try but bummed that it didn't meet my expectations. read more

I was CRAVING Taiwanese food since I had not been able to find any good versions in the US since I returned from Taiwan in October of last year. Facing East Time is Everything I was looking for! The food was fantastic. I had the beef noodle soup and the Taiwanese pork bao. Both were so good. The beef was tender And flavorful the broth was just the right level of spicy. The pork bow was also super flavorful I loved the peanuts that had clearly been freshly toasted. I also had a mango shaved ice for dessert. This was a ton of food. I could barely finish it, but I was determined not to leave a drop behind. I also was able to get a pot of Oolong tea, which was the perfect complement to the meal. The staff were super friendly and very attentive. I will 100% be coming back! It is a small cozy spot perfect for lunch or just a couple people or easy for takeout. read more

Came here on a whim, looking for a quick bite to eat. Ordered the bao burger. It came out in about 10 minutes. The portion was pretty good, and it was really peanut-heavy. Overall, good for something fast and filling! read more

Facing East Time - Bao burger - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Kiosk order was very easy, and food was really good. Portion size is on the smaller side but affordable, I like ordering several dishes to taste. Friendly staff. If you want to dine-in, they will bring food to your table. I've never had a problem getting a table. read more

Authentic Taiwanese home eats! Loved the generous meat portions on top of fried egg and green veggies. Prices are much more reasonable than other Downtown Bellevue eateries. Very highly recommend this place! Drop in and satisfy your craving for some homestyle Taiwanese favorites! read more

Food is heavenly (as expected based on their earlier locations). Great choices here (but their Bel-Red takeout location has even more it seems). Staff was super friendly (hot tea wasn't on the menu but the owner shared some she had made for herself). Seating is limited but bright decor and large windows make it pleasant nevertheless. read more

Facing East Time - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Beef noodle soup, Gua bao is my favorite, popcorn chicken, spicy wonton all executed perfectly. The owner is super sweet, they put a lot of effort into getting everything perfect including down to the rice grain. Tried their mango snow ice - it was out of this world and they use the best milk-- alexandre a2a2 cows milk, which is infused in the ice. Been there twice since they opened new location. Consistently excellent. read more

Facing East Time - Mango snow ice - Taiwanese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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We tried 5 dishes and they were all 10/10 delicious! The beef noodle soup, beef sesame noodles, chicken dumplings, and popcorn chicken were fantastic. But the pork belly burgers? Straight-up 100/10. Juicy, crispy, and insanely good. This place is a must-stop, even if it's just for that epic burger. You won't regret it! read more

I've been a long time customer of the original Facing East restaurant and continued going to their take out location. So I had high expectations for Facing East Time. Popcorn Chicken - Not as good as the take out location. Missing flavor. Honey Glazed BBQ Pork - Had good flavor from the sauce, but the pork was a bit too dry. Seafood Pancake - I was expecting this to be the soft and chewy type like the oyster pancake from the take out location. But it turned out to be very different. It's more like the firmer scallion pancake but with some small amount of seafood. Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Decent, but the broth was a bit bland. Overall, Facing East Time was just ok. Will stick to their take out location. read more