Another place that let me down. Based off reviews, I had high hopes but walking in I was…read moreimmediately taken by how empty it was. But it was early and I assumed it would pick up. (In transparency I do want the assurance of customers enjoying food sitting around me when I eat). The food, was only middle of the road, with a dish or two being below our expectations. Sitting in an empty, strip mall restaurant to celebrate Chinese New Year, I was let down by everything, from the service, to the food and the ambiance.

Tuesday 1/6/2026, dinner with my daughter. Somewhere I can order something healthy and this is it…read more FOOD: was amazingly tasty ans flavorful SERVICE: Our waiter could need some customer service training a little bit. Even if your busy , should always try to make people feel comfortable and wel AMBIANCE:

Another build your own mala tang that you weigh your bowl. I would say that the selection is…read morepretty decent and the soup I had was good - it wasn't too oily and it was decently spicy (even though I got super spicy). Fast service and they're pretty accommodating. I recommend going to this place when you're in the area as it's pretty packed!

Came here with a group that loves this spot. If you like soup, its a must try. But note that is is…read moreknown for malatang. They also have dry noodle option and a stir fry version. It is located in the Great Wall Shopping Mall in Kent. I recommend entering on the left side( when you're looking at the maib entrance for the mall) doors, as youll see it on your right side. Just look for the lit up red letters. The store itself isn't big, so just be aware as they can get pretty busy. Once inside you'll see fresh veggies, meats and other toppings on the right side. But don't get too carried away, because they do weigh it by the pound and it can add up fast and you'll have the modt expensive malatang ever. Haha. If you have a severe nut or seasame allergy, this place is not for you since they use all of the above. They do advise if you have an allergy to let them know. Its also noted that they use milk in their sous so be aware. They did add a tomato based soup, but there wasnt much details on if they still included the nuts and milk, so please confirm with the staff. I love spicy so I got it spicy, but to me it wasn't but to the rest of the crew, they were sweating. And the staff does advise not to get it if you cant do spicy. If you like pork, the crew got the sweet and sour pork. Its different from other spots since the pork is flattened out. And they said it has a nice crunch and taste. They do have drinks available for purchase from soda to asian teas thats to the right of the register. Service was good, the staff was friendly and nice!

This is my second time at Spicy Chongqing. I left satisfied last time, and I'm just as satisfied…read morethis time! I won't say much about the ambiance or service -- let's focus on the food itself. Yu Xiang Rou Si (Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork): This is a classic Sichuan dish. The most authentic version comes from the Xiaohe school of Sichuan cuisine. Its signature flavor should have a subtle smoky note in the back of the nose. This dish strikes a great balance between sweet and salty. While the smokiness isn't very pronounced, the sweetness and spiciness are beautifully balanced. The heat here is more intense than at other places -- I think most Westerners might find it hard to handle, but personally, I love its straightforward, punchy character. Braised Eggplant: I've tried both eggplant dishes here, and each is outstanding. Eggplant itself is tricky to cook because it first absorbs oil and then releases it during cooking. The chef handles this perfectly. Mao Xue Wang (Spicy Tripe & Blood Curd Stew): Consistent and high-quality. Consistency is the most basic yet highest standard for judging any good stir-fry restaurant. Seafood Tofu Casserole: In my opinion, tofu is one of the greatest inventions in human culinary history. Soybeans contain substances that humans can't digest, meaning that without processing, they have no nutritional value. But when soybeans are broken down at the cellular level and transformed into tofu, all their nutrients and internal structure are redefined -- giving us this easily digestible and widely loved food. Since tofu's density makes it less likely to absorb flavors, a rich, thick sauce is a very clever approach. Sichuan Cold Noodles: I'd call this the best dish in the restaurant. Outstanding flavor, with a perfect balance of chili and Sichuan peppercorn. Will be back again!

One of my favorite place to hit up whenever I'm in SeaTac area. Fast and friendly service. QR code…read moremenu and their portions are huge. There's only one thing I always get here, their spicy fried chicken cubes! Definitely a must if you love spicy food! This place will leave you craving for more and will get you hooked too! The place isn't too big but people go in and go out fast so don't have to wait for long time to dine in.

The food was better than most Chinese places I've been to in the area…read more We got the shrimp w/ broccoli, fried chicken, and dumplings. The service was great. This restaurant had a great vibe to it. Made me feel at home. They had some reggae on while my wife and I ate for lunch. I'm for sure going back. I forgot to mention they serve poke! We will be back to try it out. Mahalo!

So dang good. Took mom there for mother's day and we all loved it, we even had leftovers to take…read morehome! Only thing I was sad about is there are no honey walnut prawns on the menu. Other than that, delicious.

Staying by the airport and Szechuan is a short ride if you have a rental car. Located in a strip…read moremall from the outside does not look like much but the inside is modern and comfortable. The only issue I had is they had a TV playing very loud much that took a bit to get over. Moving on the food was spectacular and started with Pork Belly in hot garlic sauce and truly enjoyed the texture and flavor. It's a cold dish but well worth the try. Moving on ordered Crispy & Spicy Tofu and Hot Spicy Beef Chow Mein. Both were really good. The tofu was a little drive but chili oil on it and that fixed it for me. The spicy beef was really tender and noodle were perfect. They seem to do a lot of take out but there were plenty of people eating in. Will be back!!

More like 3.5 stars but I'll round up to 4 since it'd be sad to round down. We ordered 16 items for…read moretakeout at a certain time. By calling to place the order, each dish is about $1 cheaper than if you order online from the google site. After I called, I got a text message with status updates which was really cool. Food was ready right on time for the time slot I wanted. Dishes that were good: Short ribs like the Garlic Short Ribs and the Short Ribs in Brown Sugar. General Tso's Chicken. Mongolian beef. Dishes that were meh: beef and broccoli (broccoli was overcooked, too soft), the Black Mushroom in Vegetable was oily. Baby Bak Choy in white sauce was greasy-ish. Pork in Peking sauce was waaay overcooked and tough. Orange Chicken was not great. For a large takeout, it's convenient and the prices are fair. But nobody cared for the food in our party.

Solid place. What we call old school Chinese although honestly I don't really know what that means…read moreexcept it reminds us of the Chinese restaurants we went to when we were growing up in California. Tons of items on the menu, many of them what you find at Chinese restaurants all over the U.S. We ordered chicken chow mein, shrimp and BBQ pork fried rice, eggplant with vegetables, and prawns and vegetables. The food was cheaper than our area, and the containers were just packed. The food wasn't too greasy or heavy. Tons of vegetables which we loved. Very satisfying meal. We would definitely frequent this place if it was a bit closer.

I really wanted to give this place a more solid rating cuz the food is pretty good. I just can't…read moreget over the fact that I have to wait at least an hour to get our first few orders.. and that's just the first few orders! We wait almost 2 hours to get the rest of the orders! I've come here 3x hoping it'll be better but each time, unfortunately it's the same. This will be my last time coming here and bringing my family. Service is very, very, very bad.

Last year we celebrated CNY here, and today we did also…read more They are the best around this area. We are picky when it comes to Chinese food. We will drive to Canada or San Francisco for good Chinese food. But after searching for one in our area, this place has the best tasting. Service always great, not a bad area also.

To be transparent, I am Chinese and typically only eat authentic Chinese food. This chow fun noodle…read moreis very salty. It was edible but it would have been better with less oyster sauce. The server was great and prompt. The bar seems a bit more lively than dining room but I enjoyed the coziness of it.

Parking can be tricky if you are there during the weekend or busy hours…read more Plenty of seating, very friendly and attentive staff. Cute older woman was preparing dumplings at the counter behind the glass (you can also catch them rolling out and preparing noodles) Fresh, flavorful, delicious. A favorite of ours whenever we are craving soup dumplings or hand pulled noodles. Lots of options, everything we eat has been delicious.

Located at the Great Wall Shopping Mall (south entrance), Mama Dough lives up to the hype!…read moreDefinitely more affordable and accessible than Din Tai Fung in terms of Xiao Long Baos. It's a casual spot with many seats. My sister and I came here at lunch time on a Thursday, and there were a lot of people in there, which is always a good sign to me. My sister and I shared the Crab Xiao Long Bao, Spicy shrimp wontons, beef braised noodle soup, and the Tianjin Style Chive and Egg Pancakes. I really liked everything we ordered. The crab xiao long bao was nice and soupy; the crab flavor is subtle but nice. What got me was the little crab carrot in the baos. The absolute cutest thing and a nice touch! The pancake was delicious. Very herbaceous and savory, the pancake was crispy and chewy at all the right places. The wontons weren't super spicy, but the flavors were good, and the wonton itself was tasty. The top dish for me, though, was the beef braised noodle soup. The handmade noodles were bouncy and perfectly chewy. The beef is definitely the star of this dish, being so freakin tender and flavorful! The bok choy added that freshness and crunch that complemented the soup really well. From the tender meat, the chewy noodles, and the bok choy, this soup is my absolute favorite item here so far. I'd like to try the spicy version next time. The staff were super friendly. The food came out fairly quickly after ordering, and everything was so hot and fresh! I'll definitely be back as I'd like to try the other items they offer.

If you are a local to the area then you know San Wok Express really was the best chinese in town…read more With friendly owners, the happy and giddy welcome and goodbyes as you come and go. That is no more. Sadly after going back recently I realized these are new owners and no longer the San Wok we are used to. Food was decent, but I could tell the difference especially with the orange chicken which was always a hit. Food overall is good for chinese, but doesn't wow me like before. New improvements inside, the restaurant now has dine in, and new decor, but prices have an increased, and ultimately just feels like another chinese restaurant in the area.

I started coming here about 15 years ago. At the time it was called Rice Garden, if I recall. The…read morefood was tasty and the guy that ran the place, we knew from the Golden Phoenix restaurants. I think he was either a nephew or son in law. He sold the place to the previous owner who rebranded as Sans Wok Express. When the place opened the flavor, price and portion were all unbelievable and unbeatable. For years this was the case, then the price would go up about 10% at least twice a year, then the portions got smaller and post covid, the flavor also suffered like they were cutting corners. They would skimp on sauces and dishes that were generous with protein because heavy with vegetables, so instead of Mongolian Beef, it was Mongolian Onion. Really nice people, but after my last visit, I said I most likely wouldn't be back because it just wasn't worth the money. Ironically, I gave them another chance today and was surprised. When I pulled into the lot I knew something was different as I saw someone sitting inside and the place had been takeout only since Covid. The décor was also modern and warm and when I didn't see the original chef or server, I assumed there was a new owner. The menu was exactly the same, but it was a new owner and she told me she had owned the place since New Years Day. So, it's obviously been more than a year since I decided not to come back. I had the Mongolian Beef and it was pretty good. I'm sure you would love it, but I actually like mine sugar free. That said, it wasn't as sweet as most places, so respect to the chef. The lunch combo was entree, rice and soup. No more spring roll. The hot and sour was ok, but it wasn't thickened and lacked chicken stock. The new owner is really nice and I'm hoping the business comes back. This place used to always be nearly full. I think after 4-5 years of take out only, people stopped coming here. Take out is great, but I prefer dine in. It hotter, fresher and I don't have any trash. Again, when you keep the same name as the previous business, there is no flag to the community that you changed the recipes and possibly have a better menu. Either way, come back, I think you'll be pleased.

I LOVE love LOVE Triumph Valley!! genuinely love at first bite. This is my go to spot for dim sum…read moreand it never disappoints. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and just hits every time. So many seats inside but Just a heads up: come early or be ready to wait, because this place is always packed. It's busy, a little chaotic, but 100% worth it. There's 20 Chinese aunties running around so please come with an open mind. No matter how long the wait gets, I'll always make time for my bookie pookie.

The food itself is high quality. The best pan-fried noodles I've had in a long time (aka chow mein,…read morechoose the crispy option). Dim sum is some of the best in the Seattle area. But they lose 3 stars from me because they use some kind of industrial strength cleaning chemical to wipe down the tables. Hard to enjoy your meal when all you can smell is the same chemical they use to mop the floors at QFC. If they are using a spray bottle to clean at the next table, you'll get a cloud of harsh cleaning chemical up your nostrils while you eat. I've had to rinse off and wiped down my own table with a napkin dampened with tea or water in order to enjoy my meal. When I mentioned this to staff, they were dismissive and haven't changed a thing in over a year when I first brought it to their attention. They should only be using something like quat sanitizer, that doesn't smell, to clean the tables. NOT something that is used for floors or bathrooms. and on a side note: if you decide to mop underneath another table while people are dining next to it, please say "excuse me" or just wait. Instead of almost hitting people in the head with a mop handle without saying a word. Also not great for a dining experience. I have worked in restaurants and F&B management. I know something about these things. You shouldn't use anything on a table for diners that you wouldn't use on a food preparation surface. How many times has a dumpling got away from you and bounced around on the table and you snag it and consume it, because you assume the table isn't being cleaned with floor cleaner? If you agree with me, please say something to the staff, and maybe they'll eventually listen. This is a real shame. The food quality is quite good. I might just do take-out from now on. There are other high quality Chinese and Asian dining options, that's the bright side of living in this area.