Get your stretchy pants out to explore one of city’s most delicious neighborhoods
New to chopsticks? That’s ok. The good thing about the Chinatown-International District is that it’s completely unpretentious. We’ll share our secret holes-in-the-wall where you can get yummy food on a budget, with a side of culture (hello, cheap date!). Support the mom-and-pop businesses that have been hit hard by the pandemic and show your solidarity with the Stop Asian Hate movement. But please don’t call this neighborhood Chinatown — locals know it as “the ID.”
Chinese people have been in Seattle since the 1860s, when Seattle was a swampy frontier logging town. There’s a booth dedicated to Bruce Lee, the ID’s most famous alumni, at his favorite Chinese restaurant, Tai Tung. These days, you’ll hear a mix of Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Japanese in the streets. The ID is the heart of Seattle’s Asian community — and an under-the-radar foodie heaven within a few city blocks.
Foodie vibes
Flood your Insta with snaps from these buzzing spots
Chung Chun Rice Dog
Hot Dog Resturant
- dogs
- tasty
- lively
- popular
Susu Dessert Bar
Dessert Bar
- hip
- sweet
- family
- fun
Dochi
Mochi Store
- artisanal
- beautiful
- cute
- elegant
TP Tea
Tea Cafe
- belonging
- happy
- joyful
- love
Momosan Ramen & Sake
Ramen Resturant
- eclectic
- cozy
- datespot
- playful
Fuji Bakery
Bakery
- elegant
- unique
- fresh
- healthy
Nosh on a dim sum crawl vibes
Small dishes are perfect for sharing. Togetherness vibes!
Jade Garden
Asian Restaurant
- favorite
- family
- lively
- local
Dim Sum King
Chinese Restaurant
- authentic
- casual
- modern
- traditional
Purple Dot Cafe
Classic dim sum, Asian-Fusion late night
- family
- patio
- classic
- international
Harbor City Restaurant
Delicious Seafood, Chinese, Dim Sum cuisine
- authentic
- popular
- delicious
- simple
So much history and culture to see (and taste) vibes
A Japanese landmark that’s been serving sushi since 1904 — now that’s seriously old school.
Maneki
Japanese restaurant
- peaceful
- wild
- oldschool
- tasty
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
An Asian Pacific American Experience Museum
- popular
- belonging
- calm
- community
Uwajimaya Asian Food Mart
Authentic Asian Food Mart
- amazing
- authentic
- zen
- oregon
Historic Chinatown Entrance Gate
Landmark Chinatown Gate
- fun
- landmark
- historic
- international
KOBO at Higo in Japantown
Artisan gallery of Japanese & Northwest fine crafts
- fun
- traditional
- artsy
- popular
Tai Tung Chinese Restaurant
Quality Chinese Restaurant
- family
- simple
- proud
- diner
Hanging out, fun times vibes
It’s play time! Manga, pinball machines, a children’s playground await.
Kinokuniya Book Store
Book and stationary store in Japanese & English
- amazing
- anime
- cute
- international
Seattle Pinball Museum
Interactive display vintage to contemporary pinball machines
- interesting
- geeky
- local
- interactive
Donnie Chin International Childrens Park
International Children’s Park
- creative
- family
- fun
- healthy
Hing Hay Park
public park
- original
- park
- exercise
- cute
Milkie Milkie
Dessert Cafe
- popular
- classic
- sweet
- chill
Eat like a local vibes
Travel around the world with your taste buds. Nom nom!
Dough Zone Dumpling House
Dumpling House
- flavorful
- pretty
- fun
- classic
Kau Kau BBQ Restaurant
Barbeque Restaurant
- amazing
- casual
- delicious
- happy
Hood Famous Bakeshop
Cafe & Dessert Shop
- casual
- cool
- fresh
- hip
Lan Hue Banh Mi
Vietnamese Restaurant
- casual
- cool
- delicious
- authentic
Northwest Tofu Factory
Chinese Restaurant
- authentic
- casual
- diner
- delicious
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