I thought this place was killer and I'm born and raised in San Gabriel valley, CA. Had the truffle shu mai, pork stick and red bean paste stuffed sesame bun... Service was fast, food was tasty and hot! Dying to come back. read more

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

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I went to Mee Sum Pastry as a big fan of pork buns, and I was honestly surprised by all the hype after trying it. They're definitely not bad pork buns at all, but I've had better elsewhere. The quality was fine, just not quite as memorable as I was expecting based on the reputation. read more

A Chinese buns and dumpling stand. Very popular stand for a great reason. Very delicious bbq pork buns. Line may be long but service is pretty quick. We also tried curry buns and shrimp and chive dumplings. All were very delicious and defenetely will return to get more. read more

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3.5/5 Food was decent- I got the curry beef pastry and the pastry was nice and flaky. My friend got the bbq pork bun and enjoyed it. Nothing too amazing, but the location is good. It's also nice to have an Asian breakfast option open in the mornings downtown read more

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

Mee Sum Pastry - Vegetable hom bow - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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Mee sum pastry was recommended to us when we visited Seattle. Upon arriving, we were pleasantly surprised to see a wide array of different pastries to select from. We were able to order a few must try items and share it with everyone. The pastries were fresh, authentic, and affordable. Definitely recommend it! read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Mee Sum Pastry - Shu mai and shrimp and chive dumpling - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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Tried their BBQ Pork Hom Bow, BBQ pork on a stick, and the Chive Shrimp Dumpling! I wanted to try their Egg Tarts but it was sold out! I was there before closing so if that's your fav like me, go when it opens. Located in front of the Public Market- Downtown Seattle- if you love Chinese Dumplings, and Pastries, this is the spot!! The BBQ pork breading is nicely breaded- not thick where the dough is overpowering the meat- there was actually more meat! This was my fav- I like a nice buttery crust, and this is what it gave! I will be back! read more

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Came here around 645pm on a Thursday. No line and met the cashier right away. She seemed like she had a long day or something. Ordered the bbq pork skewer and the curry hum bao. Both were warm, tasty, and hot the spot. read more

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Popular Chinese dim sum stand in Pike Place. There are usually long lines here, especially on weekends. We went on a weekday early. We ordered one baked BBQ Bao and one steamed BBQ Bao. Both were delicious. The filling is good and has a generous amount inside. We also ordered Sesame Balls that were good. Service was quick and friendly. The stall is filled with a lot bakery items and very attractive from street level. It's good to have Chinese takeout here in Pike Place and I'm sure it'll be here forever. read more

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We ordered some food to go. Had a baked bbq pork, a steamed bbq pork and a sesame seed ball. Food was great, as always. Lots of yummy food to choose from. Service is quick and very friendly. No problem using tap or credit card. Fast and efficient. Simple food stand at the Pike Place Market. Has always been there and very reliable, always open. Clean and good food. read more

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We were walking around Pike Place Market and saw a couple absolutely devouring a hom bow. Naturally, we had to ask where they got it and that's how we found ourselves in line at Mee Sum Pastry. The line was long, which is always a good sign! When we finally got up front, I was a little bummed to find out their veggie hom bow wasn't ready yet. My boyfriend ordered the pork hom bow, and I went with the sweet red bean cake instead. He really enjoyed the pork, soft, flavorful, and packed with juicy filling. My red bean cake was a hit too, slightly sweet, and perfect for a quick bite while exploring the market. They do accept cards, but it doesn't seem like they have Apple Pay. I had to physically hand my credit card over. Not a big deal, just something to note if you're used to tapping to pay. This place is a must-visit when you're at Pike Place. The pastries are great for grab-and-go while wandering through the market, and just watching the cooks behind the counter makes the wait totally worth it. I'll definitely be back next time to try the veggie hom bow! read more

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Service was quick and efficient and the prices are a little high. But I understand that the location is expensive to rent. There is no seating available. You will have to take it to go to eat/snack as you see fit. I had the chive dumpling - 7/10 - it was large and pretty tasty curry beef puff - 7.5/10 - light and airy, flavorful, but a little light on the filling. Overall worth trying and one of everything. read more

Mee Sum Pastry has been on my Pike Place Market food list for a while, but there's always such a long line. This trip, I made it my mission to finally try it. The line was right outside the stanchions,but it moved pretty fast. There were so many options to choose from. We ordered Pineapple Buns and BBQ Pork Hom Bows. OMGGGG! The BBQ Pork Hom Bow didn't disappoint---- It was soo delicious. Lot of meat and the bread was soft, slightly sweet, and had the perfect ratio. The Pineapple bun had a nice crunch top, but to my surprise, there was no custard filling inside, so it ended up being too doughy for me. I would 110% come back for the BBQ Hom Bow- definitely worth the wait. PRO TIP: BRING CASH & GO EARLY TO BEAT THE LINE :) read more

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Found this by pike place and saw the long line got curious so did tried it too! Luckily i did, if not will be missing the goodness of their foooooddddd!!! All my orders are great will come back for sure! Highly a must to try worth the try fall in line lol. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Green tea sesame, pork hom bow, curry beef hom bow, sui mai, chive shrimp chicken dumpling - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After all my visits to Pike Place Market, I finally decided to try Mee Sum Pastry. Despite the long line, they are pretty efficient and the line goes by pretty quickly. The baked chicken hom bow was surprisingly sweet - sweeter than I had expected. The filling wasn't my favorite flavor, but the bread was so soft and fluffy. My boyfriend LOVED the baked bbq pork hom bow and said it's probably his favorite food item at Pike Place! The prices are higher than expected of an Asian bakery, but I can understand why with it being located within a heavy trafficked tourist destination that probably has inflated rent costs. Will make sure to stop by again to try their sweet pastries :) read more

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Small shop set up right outside of the public market center. They did take card but I noticed most people paid with cash. I believe card transactions either had to be $10 minimum or there was a fee if less than $10 BBQ pork bun: 5/5. I didn't have any complaints and really liked this. It is a little expensive for what it is but it's a decent size and it was good read more

Mee Sum Pastry - BBQ pork bun - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I think it's convenient, they're very fast and even if there's a long line it goes pretty fast, and their pricing is also not bad. I like their curry beef bun is the best and most worth, tbh I'm not rlly a fan of their other flavors for buns something abt it seems off, could also just be personal preference but I've heard similar things from other ppl so I'm not sure. I haven't tried too many of the other things but I do really like their red bean sesame balls. They were open on Christmas and later than the other stores which I appreciate a lot though. Overall it seems very friendly and homey. read more

EXPERIENCE: As a first time visitor to Seattle, this place was a must stop for me! I grew up on these living in Marin County, Ca. I had dim sum in the city a few times a month as a kid. I was looking forward to trying the Baked Bbq Pork Hombow. I ordered it to go. My first thought was how unfriendly the lady was at the counter. She didn't say a word to me, so that for me is a big turnoff. FOOD: The Baked Bbq Pork Hombow was definitely good. There was an ample amount of filling. It was just very very VERY sweet. I've had many of these in my life, and they are all sweet, but this was dessert sweet. If they toned that down a bit, it would be the perfect Bbq Pork Bun. If I came back, I would definitely try other things. OVERALL: Good, not amazing. I prefer this type of food in San Francisco. It was also very expensive. I would also love a kinder customer service experience. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Baked Bbq Pork Hombow. Large and delicious, but extremely sweet. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There is a long line on Sundays for this pick up counter near Sunday flower market so come prepared. We got: - mini moon cakes - 5/5 - fresh soft moist and filled with delicious red bean paste. Must try!! - pork how-bun - 3/5 - it was good but too bland for me. This is not the steamed one. I wish it had more filling. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Mini moon cakes 5/5 - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We got the beef pastery, the bbq bun, and the matcha sesame ball. The beef pastery was my favorite. The shop was empty in the morning but I've heard it gets busy later so earlier you go the better. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great spot for a quick, tasty bite in the market. Ambience (3/5): Small, grab-and-go counter with limited seating, but lively Pike Place vibe. Food (4/5): BBQ pork buns and pastries are fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Value (5/5): Very affordable prices for hearty portions. Service (4/5): Fast and efficient, even with the constant crowd. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

3 stars I tried the bbq pork skewer and the bbq bun. The skewer- huge but the price was hefty so it matched. It was decent but would've been much better if it wasn't tough and dry. Severely overcooked. The bbq pork bun- it was good but I felt like it had too much msg in it, either that or it was missing something. All in all, would I come back? No, I'm glad I tried it once but I will not be returning. read more

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This bakery is super popular and had a very long line. The curry bun stood out the most to me because i never had anything like it. The outside was buttery and soft and the curry melts in your mouth. The green tea sesame balls were warm and crispy, definitely recommend giving those a try. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Green Tea Sesame Ball, Curry Pineapple Bun, Roast Pork Bun - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Look... I don't know if I just don't get it or if I'm being actively gaslit by social media, but this was remarkably unremarkable. BBQ Pork Hombow, bread filled with mystery meat vibe'd pork and a sweet sauce. Coconut bun, bread with a small middle (and I mean small middle, like 3 bites in to reach filling) that had some bland coconut filling. Neither bread was hot or even warm. Didn't finish them and ended up tossing them nearby. In an area inundated with endless better quick serve snack options, don't be influenced by the hype. read more

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One month later and we're back for more! Not much more to say other than it's delish and come and get some if you're in town! We had some on the spot but also orders some extra for a later meal at the airport and for the flight home. Some of the best Chinese baos I've ever had! read more

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I've always avoided going to Mee Sum due to the constant long lines. This week, I finally resolved myself to visit, regardless of the wait. Arriving on a Friday early afternoon before the holiday weekend, we were greeted by a line that snaked through the zigzag partitions. It moved very fast, with us getting to the front within 10 minutes - turns out my apprehensions weren't warranted perhaps. We ended up getting two buns: Curry Beef Hom Bow ($6.34) - This bun is one of the largest bao I've ever come across, with the price to match. Quite hefty, and filled with tons of rich curry ground beef. It's very pleasing in taste, being salty, savory, meaty, and a bit spicy. There's enough onion and other aromatics to enhance the flavor. I think the specialty is really in the size of the hom bow and the filling. The bun itself doesn't really stand out that much - it's serviceable, with a delicate and thin cookie layer that flakes off very easily (in fact, half of it flaked off when I reached into the bag to grab the bun) and a dense and chewy bread that stands up well to the filling. The topping is sweet and somewhat alkaline tasting. The sweet and salty combination works out perfectly. (5/5) Pineapple Bread ($5.44) - This bun is exactly the same as above but with the curry beef. Unfortunately, without the filling, the bun just doesn't work very well. It's extremely dense and chewy. Due to the size, while the ratio of topping to bun is the same as a normal sized one, the amount of bun is just way too much. I love pineapple buns and this one isn't good. As a side note: it's totally not worth getting in the first place since the curry beef hom bow is only 90 cents more and is much better. The price tag was obscured during my visit, so I didn't realize it would be so expensive. (2/5) All the pricing at Mee Sum is strange. $6.34, $5.89, $4.08, $8.16, $3.64, etc. Why all the random numbers? In my experience, it's usually because they include tax in the pricing, but in this case, they have a sign prominently displayed that states the prices don't include tax. To be honest, I'm not sure I'd visit again. The U-District location, while having less options, is a bit cheaper and they also have great boba drinks to boot, as well as tables to sit at. This location, being at Pike Place, has limited seating options. read more

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I feel like it's hard to find awesome tasting baked cha siu baos - bbq pork buns in Seattle. But here we are paying a premium for quality at Mee Sum Pastry. I also learned that Mee Sum was what confused me when Seattleites kept referring cha siu baos as hom baos. Nowhere else in the world would dare call them hom baos. My other favorite dim sum items here are their siu mais, sesame balls (green tea and red bean) and their chives shrimp dumplings! All are very good at premium prices. The place is definitely family owned and pretty much everyone working here can speak Cantonese or Toisanese. All are very nice and efficient people. read more

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Lovely to discover Mee Sum Pastry, a bustling take-out storefront for Asian pastries conveniently located by Pike Place Market. Prices were slightly high, but the items we ordered were generously sized and quality was good. Curry beef hom bow - beef cooked with curry stuffed inside a sweet bun topped with a sweet crispy shell (sweet & savory, the best combo). Chive dumpling - chive, pork and shrimp mixture in a wrapper (pan fried goodness). Joong - savory sticky rice generously mixed with peanuts, salted egg yolk and pork, nicely wrapped in a leaf parcel. We loved these so much we made a stop to stock up on our way to the airport for the flight back home. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Joong (wrapped in leaf), curry beef hom bow, chive dumpling - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Planning to go to Seattle? Great. Looking for good food places to enjoy? I got you. You ever had savory and delicious Chinese pastries? This is the place to get it. Want amazing comfort food miles away from home? This is the place. Let's break it down shall we? BBQ Pork Hom Bow - a genuine classic that you have to try. Curry Beef Hom Bow - unique flavor, great for all curry lovers! Red Bean Sesame Ball - subtly sweet, not too sweet, great crunch on the outside, love the sesame flavor. Pineapple Bread - Flaky top, great pineapple flavor, great snack! Wife Cake (Lao Po Bing) - my mom's favorite, flaky and moist, a delicious on the go sweet pastry for sure! Need I say more, this has to be on your place to go visit and eat in Pike's Place... you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Located in pikes place. I wanted to like this place but the dim sum here was super average. Our favorite thing we ordered here was the green tea sesame ball, that was pretty good and chewy! Everything else tasted like leftover dimsum. Line moves fast though! I may be biased as a Californian though. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I waited quite a while in line and was really excited to try this since I'd seen this little shop featured in so many food videos about Pike Place Market. Everyone recommended the curry beef hombow as the must-try, and I could not resist grabbing some fresh siu mai that had just come out as well. The curry hombow actually had nice depth of flavor, savory with a rather creamy filling, but the ratio was off, with far too much bread compared to filling. Unfortunately, the siu mai was a huge disappointment. It was bland, and instead of the bouncy, springy texture I look for in good siu mai, it felt more like eating soft pork meatloaf. Overall, I found it overpriced and overhyped. Don't let the long lines trick you! read more

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We stopped by during a holiday weekday and stumbled on this while hungry. There were four of us and we just wanted a big walk around snack. No pics because hands were full of things and food. There was a line but it moved quick. It reminds me of our favorite dim sum take out location in SF Chinatown with a smaller menu. But there is a pretty good variety here for all. Kind of different eating dim sum standing up with no condiments but glad we tried it! The curry beef bow was the bomb! Perfect filling and soft pillowy bun with a crunchy egg wash coating. The bbq pork was also pretty good but glad we bought two beef! The shrimp and chive dumpling was very good albeit a little expensive for one piece. Shu Mai was pretty good and large. Maybe too large. Commensurate with price.... Fairly quick service and when we ordered they were out of bbq pork but a minute later a fresh tray came out of the oven. read more