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It's crazy how much they charge for a bun or any dim sum they have here because it's 2-3x standard, but I guess it's to be expected given the prime tourist location of Pike Place Market. I liked the beef curry bun better than their BBQ pork, because a standard BBQ pork bun is better than the ones they make here. The BBQ pork was a tad bit sour and not the best flavor; it was also quite red which suggests more food coloring than average. Decent chinese bun if you're looking for something like this in the area. Otherwise, I'd pass for something else in the market.
AMAZING PORK BUNS ! Honestly, wow. I really did not know what to expect when ordering from this establishment since it seems to be one of the few Asian shops along Pike Place Market. As an Asian-American, I'm typically pretty wary of Asian food shops in a predominantly New-American cuisine area. However, I am definitely very glad to have given this place a shot. You can expect to have your order taken and served in a relatively quick manner. The ambiance of the shop is similar to those all along Pike Place Market, a bit fast casual. Mee Sum Pastry offers a wide variety of dim sum options to choose from but they are known for their delicious pork buns! I had the BBQ Pork bun and honestly, it was one of the most delightful items I had during my trip to Seattle. The bun is nice and flavorful, with a soft, fluffy texture. The meat inside is juicy and plentiful, definitely a welcome surprise based on the exorbitant prices of the other dim sum items on their menu. I would highly recommend stopping by this shop, especially if you're into Asian cuisine. I would advise to steer away from the dim sum because it's way overpriced but definitely get their pork buns!
The chicken honbow's bread was soft, fluffy, a little sweet and as a result didn't work with the filling of chicken, mushroom and onions in my mind. The filling itself wasn't anything to write home about either and there was barely anything in it. The chive dumpling was not bad thought but definitely not worth the price. A skip in my head.
Barbecue pork bun was amazing! Everything was quick! Staff were so nice and clean. Def recommend!
This place does not need any more positive reviews, however this is truly a must stop place in Seattle. I came twice during my trip and could have gone even more. We ordered a multitude of items but my favorites being the hombow. It's delicious steamed or baked but I honestly prefer the baked version because of the filling inside is stronger. However, the steamed hombow dough is so delicious and fluffy, it is truly up to personal preference. A beautiful blend of savory outside to the hombow to the sweet filling of the bbq pork. The line can be long, but if you go right when it opens on a weekday you will be first served! I will be back.
We ordered some humbow, almond cookies, and sesame balls to take to the ballpark to watch the angels vs Mariners. It's been our favorite for 21 years. We lived downtown next door to pike place market, and mee sum always hit the spot. Reminds me of the dim sum places in Chinatown San Francisco. It was my nieces first time in Seattle and wanted her to try all of puke place had to offer. Even though it's a 30 minute drive for us, I'll always pick up some fresh humbow and sesame balls from Mee Sum. Not that personable at the window, but who cares as long as we get our delicious dim sum.
I was so excited to get snacks from here from all the hype I heard... it definitely lacking. The hot food was ready and fresh. My cookie though was hard as a rock, like hit on the table hard. The buns really lacked flavor, there was too much bread to flavor ratio. Not worth the hype.
Food: Finally tried the popular baked pork bun here! I would say it's an 8/10. I loved the texture of the bread. it was soft, fluffy, and flavorful. there's a decent amount of pork and flavor filled inside as well! Service: I honestly thought they were pretty rude and were not very helpful. I asked one simple question and was snapped back at like she was annoyed and was rushing me. Ambiance: Pretty popular and easy to stop by as you're walking by on the streets! There's no inside of the store you can go into. You order outside at the front and your order will be given to you
Love this small counter with n Pike Place. It's very popular, they put a place to queue on the street so it doesn't block the pedestrian walkway. The pastries are prominently displayed nicely inside a glass counter. There is a 2 ordering counters with a friendly staff. We love the steamed Baos (buns) , either filled with pork BBQ or chicken. The fillings are generous, unlike other Chinese restaurants. We had the pineapple buns, good as well.
Mee Sum has two booths with one side selling beverages and the other side selling baked goods and steamed dim sum. They are on the pricier end. We had a late flight to catch so we picked up a few items to have as dinner at the airport. We shared the following: sesame ball with red bean paste, siu mai, curry beef buns, vegetarian bun, vegetarian egg roll, and potstickers. Normally potstickers are pan-seared. The Mee Sum version was steamed and very mediocre. The curry beef bun was exceptional. It had a nice crust and just the right amount of filling.
I was in Seattle and of course I had to try this place. The line was long, but it went through quickly. There were several items to choose from. I had the orange ball filled with red bean paste. I also tried the wife pastry, which was OK. The ambience was casual as it was located outdoors. Overall, I wouldn't mind going back to try different items.
Pricey but worth it for some things. There is no inside, the line starts outside and the space itself is a small booth. Service was good, the line moved quick and everything was made fresh. Out of the food we tried the most worth it was the bbq pork steamed bun and the crab rangoon. Would come back for those.
Mee Sum Pastry was a great quick stop while exploring Seattle. I stopped by for a BBQ pork hom bow, and it ended up really hitting the spot. The bun was soft and fluffy, while the pork filling was flavorful, slightly sweet, and generously portioned. It's easy to see why this has become such a popular item and a staple for many visitors to Pike Place Market. The bakery itself is a no-frills, old-school stall that adds to its charm. You walk up, order, and take it to go. If you're walking through Pike Place Market, Mee Sum is worth a stop.
21 days ago
Another iconic spot in Pike Place market with consistent long line since early opening time. Nonetheless, as they continuously made everything, they're all fresh yet ready to serve warm. It's more like grab and go Chinese snacks so no sit-down space. We got their crowd's favorite Curry Beef homboy and Crab Rangoon along with the Red Bean Sesame Ball for the sweet option. The first was basically their pineapple bun, also available with pork and chicken stuffing but indeed the curry beef being most popular. The price became understandable once you saw the huge filling size as well as tasted the flavorful bun with rich tasted curry sauce. The crab rangoon was fully stuffed as well and nice crispy skin. And red bean sesame ball? Honestly traditional Chinese bakery always got it right! read more
While wandering around Pike Place Fish Market, I found a delightful Chinese pastry shop that offered authentic Chinese desserts. I'm a huge fan of treats like bean cakes, steamed and baked buns, lotus seed cakes, and mooncakes. The shop is cozy and doesn't have any seating, but that didn't deter me from treating myself! The service was fast, even with the line, and I got my treats in no time. I tried a bunch of yummy pastries, and my cravings were completely met. The pastries were fresh and bursting with flavor. Mee Sum Pastry brought back wonderful memories of the amazing Chinese bakeries I used to visit in New York City. I'm so glad I decided to stop by. read more
12 days ago
It's crazy how much they charge for a bun or any dim sum they have here because it's 2-3x standard, but I guess it's to be expected given the prime tourist location of Pike Place Market. I liked the beef curry bun better than their BBQ pork, because a standard BBQ pork bun is better than the ones they make here. The BBQ pork was a tad bit sour and not the best flavor; it was also quite red which suggests more food coloring than average. Decent chinese bun if you're looking for something like this in the area. Otherwise, I'd pass for something else in the market. read more
AMAZING PORK BUNS ! Honestly, wow. I really did not know what to expect when ordering from this establishment since it seems to be one of the few Asian shops along Pike Place Market. As an Asian-American, I'm typically pretty wary of Asian food shops in a predominantly New-American cuisine area. However, I am definitely very glad to have given this place a shot. You can expect to have your order taken and served in a relatively quick manner. The ambiance of the shop is similar to those all along Pike Place Market, a bit fast casual. Mee Sum Pastry offers a wide variety of dim sum options to choose from but they are known for their delicious pork buns! I had the BBQ Pork bun and honestly, it was one of the most delightful items I had during my trip to Seattle. The bun is nice and flavorful, with a soft, fluffy texture. The meat inside is juicy and plentiful, definitely a welcome surprise based on the exorbitant prices of the other dim sum items on their menu. I would highly recommend stopping by this shop, especially if you're into Asian cuisine. I would advise to steer away from the dim sum because it's way overpriced but definitely get their pork buns! read more
The chicken honbow's bread was soft, fluffy, a little sweet and as a result didn't work with the filling of chicken, mushroom and onions in my mind. The filling itself wasn't anything to write home about either and there was barely anything in it. The chive dumpling was not bad thought but definitely not worth the price. A skip in my head. read more
3 days ago
16 days ago
Barbecue pork bun was amazing! Everything was quick! Staff were so nice and clean. Def recommend! read more
This place does not need any more positive reviews, however this is truly a must stop place in Seattle. I came twice during my trip and could have gone even more. We ordered a multitude of items but my favorites being the hombow. It's delicious steamed or baked but I honestly prefer the baked version because of the filling inside is stronger. However, the steamed hombow dough is so delicious and fluffy, it is truly up to personal preference. A beautiful blend of savory outside to the hombow to the sweet filling of the bbq pork. The line can be long, but if you go right when it opens on a weekday you will be first served! I will be back. read more
3 months ago
We ordered some humbow, almond cookies, and sesame balls to take to the ballpark to watch the angels vs Mariners. It's been our favorite for 21 years. We lived downtown next door to pike place market, and mee sum always hit the spot. Reminds me of the dim sum places in Chinatown San Francisco. It was my nieces first time in Seattle and wanted her to try all of puke place had to offer. Even though it's a 30 minute drive for us, I'll always pick up some fresh humbow and sesame balls from Mee Sum. Not that personable at the window, but who cares as long as we get our delicious dim sum. read more
I was so excited to get snacks from here from all the hype I heard... it definitely lacking. The hot food was ready and fresh. My cookie though was hard as a rock, like hit on the table hard. The buns really lacked flavor, there was too much bread to flavor ratio. Not worth the hype. read more
Food: Finally tried the popular baked pork bun here! I would say it's an 8/10. I loved the texture of the bread. it was soft, fluffy, and flavorful. there's a decent amount of pork and flavor filled inside as well! Service: I honestly thought they were pretty rude and were not very helpful. I asked one simple question and was snapped back at like she was annoyed and was rushing me. Ambiance: Pretty popular and easy to stop by as you're walking by on the streets! There's no inside of the store you can go into. You order outside at the front and your order will be given to you read more
Love this small counter with n Pike Place. It's very popular, they put a place to queue on the street so it doesn't block the pedestrian walkway. The pastries are prominently displayed nicely inside a glass counter. There is a 2 ordering counters with a friendly staff. We love the steamed Baos (buns) , either filled with pork BBQ or chicken. The fillings are generous, unlike other Chinese restaurants. We had the pineapple buns, good as well. read more
3 months ago
Mee Sum has two booths with one side selling beverages and the other side selling baked goods and steamed dim sum. They are on the pricier end. We had a late flight to catch so we picked up a few items to have as dinner at the airport. We shared the following: sesame ball with red bean paste, siu mai, curry beef buns, vegetarian bun, vegetarian egg roll, and potstickers. Normally potstickers are pan-seared. The Mee Sum version was steamed and very mediocre. The curry beef bun was exceptional. It had a nice crust and just the right amount of filling. read more
I was in Seattle and of course I had to try this place. The line was long, but it went through quickly. There were several items to choose from. I had the orange ball filled with red bean paste. I also tried the wife pastry, which was OK. The ambience was casual as it was located outdoors. Overall, I wouldn't mind going back to try different items. read more
Pricey but worth it for some things. There is no inside, the line starts outside and the space itself is a small booth. Service was good, the line moved quick and everything was made fresh. Out of the food we tried the most worth it was the bbq pork steamed bun and the crab rangoon. Would come back for those. read more
Mee Sum Pastry was a great quick stop while exploring Seattle. I stopped by for a BBQ pork hom bow, and it ended up really hitting the spot. The bun was soft and fluffy, while the pork filling was flavorful, slightly sweet, and generously portioned. It's easy to see why this has become such a popular item and a staple for many visitors to Pike Place Market. The bakery itself is a no-frills, old-school stall that adds to its charm. You walk up, order, and take it to go. If you're walking through Pike Place Market, Mee Sum is worth a stop. read more
6 days ago
Not really the Hong Kong Mee Sum I was thinking about. They have a section of pastry and a section of fruit tea (a long line for fruit tea). I got moon cakes to try but it failed to impress me. Literally stuffed with red bean paste with no other ingredients inside. Tasted one dimension with no texture. It's a take out place. No chairs no tables. They are efficient to pump out the drinks tho. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
the place is in public market. long line and i think they are quite famous. no seat, nor table. basically, for order to go. when you order pastry or bread may be it easy to order and eat while walking but not for dim sum though. anyway, for taste: * bbq pork hom bow: the bread is great and the filling is quite a lot but taste of filling is just ok for me, tends to be on sweet side... * sui may: this one is recommended. eating while still hot will be perfect... prices are ok and four stars from me at this time... read more
This little store serves one of the best sweet-savory pineapple pastries I've ever tasted! I've stopped by 3 days in a row during my stay in Seattle. I've gotten the beef curry hom bow twice and the chicken hom bow once. They serve you a freshly baked warm pastry every time you order. The pineapple top is flaky and crispy and the inside is filled with a delicious savory center. The only downside is how steep the prices were compared to LA or the Bay Area! A small plate of siu mai costs twice as much as the ones you buy a dim sum restaurant. Definitely worth visiting if you're looking for a yummy quick bite though. read more
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS PLACE!! i tried their pork buns and matcha sesame ball. the pork was nicely tender and had a good flavor to it. the matcha sesame ball was delicious and my fav. the dough was good amount of greasy. it's filled with black sesame filling which was u expecting considering it being matcha, so it didn't really give matcha. but i love it and would absolutely recommend it! read more
2 months ago
Got the steam and baked roast pork buns. Also got the curry baked bun. I would say the baked roast pork bun is better than the steam ones. Steam version's meat to dough ratio is bad. Too much bun and not enough meat. The baked curry flavor has a good kick to it. There is a line and wait is not that long. read more
I'm a huge Sesame Ball fan so when I saw a tray of Green Tea flavored ones I halted in my tracks. Luckily it was 6pm and no line so I immediately purchased and ate my treat! Dang good!! Hope to be back before I leave! read more
1 month ago
I went to Mee Sum in the late afternoon and was happy to see that their usual line was not very long. I ordered a Vegetable Hom Bow and a red bean sesame bun. It seems like they are known for their pork buns, but I'm pescatarian, so I was happy to see some veggie options. I really loved the red bean sesame bun. It was the perfect consistency with a crispy outside and doughy inside. The vegetable hom bow was not my favorite. The texture and the bread was nice but the flavor of the filling was a little too sweet for me and reminded me of ketchup. I'm sure this place is popular for their meat pastries, so maybe next time I'll try one with seafood. read more
Delicious pastry shop in Pike Place! Try their matcha sesame ball and pineapple bun as well! Fast service! 5/5 - Baked BBQ Pork Hombow - Well seasoned pork in a warm and soft bun! Filling and savory. An absolute must try if you visit this bakery! read more
10 months ago
First thing we tried at Pike's! We got the steamed hom bao and baked hom bao. I generally like the baked version, but the steamed one came out hot! Both were really good so I would recommend both. For $5, it's pretty steep though. As someone who frequents the SGV, the prices and taste really can't be beat there. read more
I have a hilarious story about Mee Sum Pastry. I grabbed a BBQ pork hom bao to share with a friend, and while I was enjoying my half, a tiny bird swooped in like a ninja, snatched it right from my hands, and dropped it on the ground. Shockingly, that half bao met its end faster than I could have eaten it! My friend, feeling sympathetic, kindly offered me her half. The bao itself was tasty. I've had similar ones near home for a bit less, so the prices here are slightly higher than what I'd expect for Chinese pastries. But if the birds are anything to go by, they give it a solid 5 stars! The wait was a lot shorter than what social media shows, but it could also be a slow season for tourists. read more
7 months ago
This place is truly iconic - it's been around forever and remains a beloved institution at the market. I always make a point to stop by for some combination of the char siu skewer, baked hum bow, and sesame ball. They also offer classic Hong Kong and Taiwanese-style drinks, hot meals, a wide selection of Chinese pastries, and even have a dedicated boba shop right next door. Service is quick and casual, dim sum counter-style. You order at the counter, pay, and they assemble everything right in front of you for takeaway. It's efficient, no-frills, and exactly what you want in a market staple. read more
I have been seeing Mee Sum Pastry on my FYP and I knew I had to check it out when we were in Pike's Place Market. Trying to pace myself, I only ordered a the baked bbq pork bun and their large shumai. Ummmm, can I just say how the shumai was so big and the filling was so flavorful, juicy and delicious. It was around $6 for one so I only ordered one since I wanted to pace myself but I kid you not it was probably one of the best bites there. The bbq pork bun was good too, it's super similar to what we have in the Philippines I just wish it had more filling. The line can get a little scary but everyone is so fast and efficient you're barely in there for long so definitely make your way to Mee Sum Pastry. read more
I had heard so much about mee sum pastry off of social media and I was dying to try during my trip to Seattle! My sister and I wanted a small bite to hold us over as we were trying a lot of foods within the vicinity of pike place market. We had gotten the shu mai and shrimp and chive dumpling. Hands down it was the best shu mai we have tried, it wasn't super fatty and it was surprisingly light. The favors were really tasty. The shrimp and chive dumpling was pretty good but I would definitely reorder the shu mai over and over again! read more
9 months ago
Super friendly lady smoothly stirred our attention (and wallets) into this spot for coffee while we were walking around the area. We tried some espresso based drinks (iced americano and iced mocha) and both were delicious with surprisingly good quality espresso. They also had a huge variation with drinks falling into "[insert a noun] fog latte" and chai categories which was intriguing. They seem to be very popular as we saw people lining up there all day, looks like their pastures and dim sum are very popular! Keep in mind that this is not a sit-down spot and you'll have to keep moving after grabbing your snack and/or drink read more
5 months ago
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