5/17/2023 0 Comments Cantonese at seattle dim sum![]() ![]() Most everything is pork or shrimp - okay that is an exageration, but pretty close to the truth! Chronicle Books puts out a little book that is very helpful, especially for conversing with the women pushing the carts, as it has pictures, common american names and description, phonetic pronunciation of the chinese names, and the chinese spelling. You can also order off of the regular menu, which is a good way to supplement your meal if you don't find the carts compelling. The person pushing the cart should open all the tops on the containers that she thinks may interest you - you may never know the names. (between South Seventh Avenue and South Canton Alley), the dim sum spot, which also offers barbecue and more, is the most popular Cantonese restaurant in Seattle. To answer your earlier question about ordering, they'll just bring carts of food around and you can point and smile if you find you're having a language barrier. They have a parking lot (big plus) and the decorating is much nicer than the other two restaurants. Although I don't tend to go there much myself, I've found House of Hong very convenient and easy. They retired several years ago, but still had the itch to open yet another restaurant with their passion for sharing their. Po and Amy Lee have been in the restaurant business for over 40 years in Seattle, with almost 20 years at the House of Hong. Any would be good choices for you and your Mom. Authentic Chinese food made with fresh ingredients, and Cantonese traditional and modern dim sum. Unquestionably the best dim sum in Seattle. The other two places I mentioned are also in that part of town, China Gate and House of Hong. Read 102 tips and reviews from 4997 visitors about dim sum, dumplings and good for groups. I forgot about Honey Court, that is a good choice, too. No problem, you can find decent Dim Sum in the ID. All this is making me homesick for Yank Sing back in San Francisco I'd sooner go to House of Hong, China Gate, Noble Court or Top Gun in Bellevue -because at Imperial Garden, I'm still waiting in hope of steamed lobster dumplings, garnished with fish roe, and small crocks of exotic seafood soup with shark's fin. from the front door), anything on the carts except maybe sui mai and char sui bao will be gone by the time the carts reach you. Definetely don't sit in the back right corner (looking into the rest. Only one cart at any given time and occasionally someone walking around with a tray. There not only isn't much selection at lunch time, there isn't much food. ![]() ![]() The food we could get was decently prepared, there isn't much that is unusual or much better than even the most mundane place in the ID. It used to be great and occasionally (but not at lunch) is still quite good, but overall I'd say the haven't been able to keep up with the crowds and they've fallen off quite a bit. I have to say, not the best or even in the running for the best I've had, even in Seattle. I was there last week with a group from work. I work in Kent and go to Imperial Garden once a month or more. ![]()
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