Every time we go here, it's a good time. The owner, Yu Mei, is always there and she's always so inviting and friendly, she takes the time to chat with almost everyone and I don't know if she ever takes time off. It's nice to get such good care and attention when you go out for a casual dinner. The restaurant itself is immaculately clean, i'd go as far as to say that it's one of the cleanest Chinese restaurants i've ever been to. Huge plus for that in my book. The service is lightning fast, both times we've been here, we've given our order and been served within less than a 10-minute timeframe. Granted, it's usually just two of us, but still, that's pretty fast, even when they looked super busy. Half of the building is bar seating, and half is the restaurant. Pretty sure the bar area is seat yourself while the restaurant is the standard hostess seating. The bar tends to be busy most of the time. As for the food, their menu is carefully curated, they might not serve a huge variety, but we've found the options they do have are made with a high caliber of care. On our last visit, Yu Mei helped us decide on the Mandarin beef, as the original Broccoli and Beef dishes' sauce overlapped with the Beef Lo Mein dish, which would have been a repeat flavor. It was such a good call and made the difference because so far the Mandarin Beef and the Cashew Shrimp dishes are exceptionally good here. The Lo Mein was a little basic-tasting and didn't have as much flavor, but it could be great for those who don't like bold-tasting foods. The Pan Fried Crispy Noodles were perfect! We have enjoyed most of the food we've ordered here, a lot of it is just what you'd expect, standard Chinese food dishes mixed with some exceptional choices, and you can tell they take their time to make everything carefully. Highly recommend a visit here if you get the chance. They're good for groups, special occasions, takeout, watching a game in the bar area, or couples and dates. It's a casual vibe all around. read more

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Yu mei, makes you feel at home. Excellent chicken lo mein. The soy sauce melange is perfect. Sesame beef is crispy, spicy, saucy, and just the right blend of sweet and savory - yum! A loyal customer for almost 15 years. read more

Uptown China Restaurant - Chicken Lo Mein - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Good price, cold food. It was recommended that I visit Uptown China while in Seattle and sadly, they were the low point of my visit. We had the lunch special, but some of the food was cold while others were barely warm. Service was good, unlike the flavor of the food, which wasn't great. The booths are comfortable, which when trying to find good points over the meal, is a big one. Otherwise, I'd prefer to go to Panda Express over Uptown China, which disappoints me, since PE is one of my least-favored eateries. Not coming back, but I hope that they improve. read more

I used to LOVE this place. Have been coming here for 25 years. It's never been the best Chinese food, but certain dishes used to hit the spot. My favorite was the salt & pepper tofu. For a $24 dish I expect tofu that's fresh. The dish I had recently was terrible. Tofu tasted old and was dry and spongey. I know you can get a 4-pack of tofu for $7 at Costco, so this was very disappointing to be served old food that was no longer fresh. This place has seriously gone downhill over the last couple years, yet they keep raising their prices... read more

I got the honey walnut prawns (pre-tax $25), and honestly, it was a disappointment. The batter didn't taste great, and the sauce was just okay -- I had to use soy sauce to make it better. If I'm being honest, Panda Express has tasted better. Service was really nice and attentive, which I appreciated. That said, there was noticeable wear and tear on most of the seats, which took away a bit from the overall experience. read more

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There are a lot of Chinese restaurants in Seattle. I was excited to try this one as I've driven and walked by it so many times. I was unfortunately disappointed. I had ordered a beef lo mein dish. It wasn't terrible but compared to all of the dishes I've had at other places, the taste just wasn't right. My friends had their dishes and had said the same thing. Nothing tasted quite like it was supposed to. That being said the service was great. Our server was timely and helpful and our food didn't take long at all to come out. The inside looked nice (although a couple of the booths were a couple of tears in them). Knowing what else is out there I wouldn't come back but I guess if you're in the area and really want Chinese food, this place is here. Just lower your expectations. read more

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Traveling In a hotel I specifically asked for soy sauce, utensils and napkins and got none of it. Not even chopsticks. Food was ok not great. Definitely will be giving someone else my Chinese food business when I go to Seattle next time. read more

We're still superfans of Uptown China. This last time we even found convenient parking in back (usually it's super tight back there). We had the House Special Chicken, the Ma Po Tofu, Pot Stickers to start and Brown Rice. Best were the Pot Stickers and the Ma Po Tofu. The House Special Chicken could have been called House Special Water Chestnuts due to the mass quantities of them. We would like more different veggies please next time! In the booths, at least two of the upholsteries have holes in them, gulp! Our server was super nice and I was a fan of the 70s throwback music being played. Will we be back though? Of course we will. read more

Uptown China Restaurant - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I was optimistic about this Chinese restaurant, but unfortunately, I understand why it has such low reviews. The biggest problem was the food. I had their orange chicken, and I was able to also try their lo mein. Both quality in taste felt below restaurant standards. The orange chicken wasn't that flavorful and sweet. It cost $19 and it doesn't include a side of rice which is an extra $3. The lo mein was pretty standard. Both dishes tasted like fast food quality honestly. The service was good. The food didn't take that long to make an the server was nice. The prices of the food were high considering how low the quality is. The ambiance was okay. It had plenty of seating. But the style seemed plain. Unfortunately, I wouldn't come back here. read more

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Great for groups big or small, plentiful vegan options!! Huge portions, all delicious. The service was kind and swift, we were heathens and came in as a group of 10 without a reservation, they sat us without question, even moving tables when 2 more arrived! They split the bill easy at the end too. Half of us are vegan or vegetarian and the my have an entire vegan menu which made that easy. 3 of us shared the crispy eggplant and it was plenty. The spicy mushrooms had a delicious meaty texture too! I didn't try others dishes, but there were no complaints :) Friends remarked in the strength of the uptown margs, so could see this as a good pregame spot for a big night too. read more

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Amazing VEGAN Chinese Food! High Quality texture, flavor, and ingredients. Yu-Mei is one of the most hospitable restaurant owners in Seattle. Jenny was a phenomenal server. So kind and warm and sweet. Wonderful first experience. I even saw her be so caring to some family's kids. She escorted the little girl to the sink, who needed help to wash her hands and said "come, sweetheart." As she took care of this little girl while her parents got to relax. Then she gifted the kids some treats. They gifted a family I was dining with some rice noodles since the cooks accidentally put egg in the dish we ordered. Before they even could bring it to us so we could notice, she gifted us rice for our other dish and quietly got the cooks to make us a new noodle dish. Spectacular service. Honorable, caring, and valuable presence. Great energy here. What a good surprise! Love and gratitude read more

As always, we had a great lunch, and nice conversation. Our waitress, Doina was excellent with a beautiful smile. We felt welcomed in and enjoyed our time! This is always one of our favourite places to go for good Chinese! The music was really fun this time too! read more

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Great Chinese restaurant, my mouth waters just thinking about the place. Decent sized menu with good food overall, and a nice bar with stiff drinks also! Great place for before a game or concert at Climate Pledge. read more

Absolute favorite Chinese restaurant of all time, not for aesthetics as they do not go overboard with all that, but they do go overboard with is the food, it's amazing, parking is fairly decent in the back. The bar is dog friendly, and the bartender is the most acquired Taste person you'll ever meet. His name is Fred and he's amazing!!! Unless you don't like real People!!! Mandarin wings or the nine flavor curry is to die for read more

Very tasty food and exceptionally friendly people! We ordered the ten ingredient rice noodle, Mongolian beef, house special fried rice, and mapo tofu for takeout and all the dishes were delicious. Glad we came here and would definitely eat here again! read more

Amazing eggrolls, crab, Rangoon, potstickers, and Service. Was traveling and will definitely come back here next time I'm in Seattle.

Id give this à 3+. Good solid Chinese fare. Pleasant service, generous portions. The restaurant is well laid out and clean. Although we were there during a Krakens game and the place was full, we were seated and served quickly. We split an order of Singapore noodles, spice level 3. I did not find it overly spicy and the portion was easily split between the two of us. We were still a bit hungry so ordered some spring rolls. The filling was good, but the outside was a tad greasy. I'll come back to try some of the dishes I saw on the adjacent tables, especially that eggplant! read more

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This is ok for plain Chinese food. I ordered Sesame Shrimp with Broccoli, and it was very bland, not much spice or taste. The broccoli that came with it was perfectly plain. Husband had Sweet and Sour Shrimp and thought it was good. They've apparently changed their spring rolls, so they're crunchier inside but not as tasty. As usual we had to go looking to pay the bill. read more

Uptown China Restaurant - Sweet and sour shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We ordered a spread of dishes--pork fried rice, Mongolian beef, rangoons, and hot and sour soup--and every single item exceeded our expectations. The pork fried rice was savory and well-seasoned, with tender pieces of pork and perfectly cooked rice. The Mongolian beef was rich, flavorful, and had just the right balance of sweetness and heat. The rangoons were crispy, golden, and generously filled, and the hot and sour soup had that perfect tangy kick without being overpowering. Nothing felt bland or under-seasoned; you could tell the kitchen puts care into the flavors. The service was truly one of the highlights. Our waitresses were incredibly warm and welcoming--they checked on us often without hovering and had a great sense of humor that genuinely made us laugh. It felt like they really enjoyed being there, which added so much to the experience. Yu-Mei's Uptown China has two sections: a bar area and a dining room. We chose to sit in the dining room, and it was spotless, comfortable, and had a laid-back, relaxed atmosphere--ideal for winding down after a busy evening. The vibes were calm but still lively enough to feel enjoyable. We stopped by after spending time at the Christmas Market near the Seattle Center, and this meal was the perfect way to wrap up the night. Between the delicious food, great service, and cozy environment, Yu-Mei's Uptown China definitely impressed us. Highly recommend if you're in the area and craving flavorful, well-made Chinese food! read more

Overall good Chinese place to enjoy below Queen Anne area. Good foods, good services, clean place and no waiting on weekend, food portions are generous, and prices are okey. Took the kids here and they ordered the foods a they ate them all without complaining. read more

Uptown China Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

5* for the food - we loved everything we ate 2.5* for the service - they were incredibly incredibly slow and we had to wave them down repeatedly for the check, the one server spilled the soup all over when she delivered it but didn't notice as she was rushing away because she was in such a hurry The ambiance was fine. Very normal. Overall this spot remains our favorite for the food because of the vegetarian menu and food quality. But that said we will probably stick to take out. read more

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It's our family favorite, we moved far away but make a point to eat there when we are in Seattle, bat tender fed is just to die for!! Honoring next level and may offend you but if that's the case then this review isn't for you! Bar is for friendly but the sign out front says they won't cook it, not over board on the Chinese aesthetics it's all about the food and it's bar none amazing read more

Got a beef chow fun here today and it came out within 10 minutes of ordering to go. Pleasant tasting and authentic! Would come here again. Probably can get better prices in China town though but this location is closer to me so we take what we can get! read more

I stumbled upon this restaurant because I was in the mood for some Chinese food and it was by my hotel. I will start by saying this place did NOT disappoint. I only gave it 4 stars because the bar seating area was small. Fred, the bartender, was GREAT! When I asked him for a beer suggestion, he poured Bodhizafa. It was my first time having Bodhizafa and if you like IPAs, I would suggest trying it as well! I ordered the Kung Pao chicken and rice for my entree, and for the appetizer I had the Uptown Rangoon. The food was DELICIOUS! The Kung Pao chicken wasn't super spicy, so if you're concerned about that it part, I would still recommend trying it. Fred mentioned that this restaurant was the best in the city. I am so glad I ended up here. Would I go back? YES! read more

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Uptown China is consistently fabulous! If you have never gone there and ordered Walnut Prawns you have missed a true flavor of heaven on earth. Honestly that good! You will thank me. The relaxed but polished atmosphere, fast service friendly owners and servers add to my five star rating. Go forth and try the Walnut Prawns! (Their other food is great too, in case you have shrimp allergy or want to just till Heaven to try the prawns... read more

Uptown China Restaurant - Walnut Prawns. A taste of heaven on earth. - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Convenient to Climate Change Arena the restaurant was packed prior to an event. Servers really hustled and did their best to keep everyone happy, amazingly without making us feel rushed. The food was a mixed bag. For appetizers the hot & sour soup was nicely seasoned and enjoyed. The pot stickers on the other hand lacked any discernible seasoning, which carried through to the mains. On the positive side, portions were generous. The Kung Pao was unbelievably mild, lacking any heat. Sesame tofu and crispy eggplant, again lacking seasoning. None of the dishes had much in the way of vegetables, in the future we would order a strictly vegetable dish to complement the protein. We would return when eating prior to an event, this time making a reservation, seeing if kung pao could be made spicier, and ordering a vegetable dish! read more

I was not super thrilled with my lunch order. I got the general tsos chicken, fried rice, egg drop soup, and crab rangoon. The general tsos chicken was so salty I almost think I got someone else's order. The egg drop soup was fine, but something easily made at home. The crab rangoon was so small. The fried rice appeared as if the egg was added in after being cooked depending, so it was more like egg and rice. Probably won't come back. read more

Really good orange chicken, walnut prawn and pork fried rice. They have a cool little bar too.

I'm so glad I finally found a good Chinese restaurant. Come try it for yourself, BEST CHINESE FOOD in Seattle, Hands down! You will love it. The service is 100% and they have great ambiance in the bar read more

Atmosphere is really bad, the back of the booths are extremely dirty and falling apart with large holes in various. Entire place looks worn out and stained. Food wasn't great, serving size on the smaller side. I won't be going back and I don't recommend this restaurant. read more

1.5 hour wait for a to-go order. No water, no drink, no seat. The drunk owner said "they are cooking it now, 30 minutes ago in". Way too expensive, way too slow and pretty weak food. read more

My favorite Chinese Restaraunt in Seattle. Not an expensive, elegant place but it has wonderful food, a very couteous and staff. The charming owner is welcoming and she makes diners from near and far feel like family friends. Brian G. read more

After tonight's viewing of the Joan Baez doc at Siff, friends & I stumbled into the Uptown China Restaurant for dinner. We sat in the lounge where it was a bit quieter-- service was excellent, and my dish of Hunan Tofu was excellent! read more

Uptown China Restaurant - Hunan Tofu-- generous portion. - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow! The food here was SO good! Everything was clearly fresh, right down to the rangoon and vegetable spring rolls (which are obviously frozen and reheated at many restaurants). During our week's stay, we ate here twice! It was clearly popular with the locals, as the staff recognized and chatted with many of them as they came in. That gave the place a comfortable feel. Highly recommended! read more

We came here for lunch. They had $15 and $16 dollar options and a very vast menu. Each meal comes with soup, an appetizer, rice and the entree. I got the sesame prawns which were very delicious and a pretty good deal for the price. My mom got the chicken and broccoli and she it was fine but not anything special. The service was nice but a little slow. The music took me back to the early 00s. A little pricey for lunch but everything seems to be that way. read more

I LOVE this place. Not only is the food absolutely delicious, the owner is so down to earth and so FUN to talk to. I'm so glad we live 2 blocks away - this is our go to spot. read more

I don't really like to leave a so-so review for this place - but felt the need to warn people about one appetizer & value. I just received a delivered order for lunch at work and my $8.50 BBQ pork appetizer had only 6 small pieces!! Are you kidding me? Yes I also got a sweet & sour sauce, hot mustard and sesame seeds, but still. I will never order that again. In every other occasion where I've dined-in, I've been happy with the amounts, food and service. Very disappointed with my delivery order. Hence the 3 stars. read more

Uptown China Restaurant - Six small pieces of BBQ Pork Tenderloin with dippings. - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really hate to leave a bad review but this place has gone seriously downhill in the last few months. I am shocked that none of the other recent reviews mention how bad the food has been lately. I used to come here several times a month but the last 3 times I have been here have been disappointing at best. The food tastes like they got a new chef who is not following the old recipes. Today I had the egg flower soup and mongolian beef. The egg flower soup is flavorless and the mongolian beef is now salty instead of sweet. My mom had the wonton soup and Pat's special and both were bland and tasteless. The service has also gone downhill due to lack of staff and there is always a long line of people waiting to be sat, pay, and pick up their takeout orders. I have been coming here since I was a child, but unfortunately I will not be coming back. read more

Delicious!! I would drive to Seattle just for dinner. I personally ordered the sweet and sour chicken, it was 10/10. I shaded their veggie fried rice with a friend and that was the best fried rice I've ever had! Sampled the Kung Pao and Sesame Chicken from friends-- all super good! Friendly service, were SUPER quick. Cocktails were also good. read more

The food was delicious. The service was top tier. Everyone loved all of their items. The Margarita...award winning did live up to its name. The sauce for the spices dragon mushrooms was good and. Must have. The mushrooms were king oyster and flavorful. This was the first stop in this Seattle tour. It did not disappoint. The prices are fair the food is plenty and flavorful. read more

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