Love this place food is amazing! Always comes out steaming fresh! Excellent review from health…read moredept, best teriyaki around!

Summary: Great ambiance and super friendly service!…read more Pros: * Ambiance * Friendly service Cons: N/A

A nice chinese restaurant that opens late in the region of Bellevue…read more Plenty of free parking space in the lot it's located. They have moderately large dining room so it can seat many tables. They gave a good selection of food on the menu that you order on the tablet though a handful of items are missing pictures. Food tasted fine but imo can use more flavor less oil. Dishes were served in an acceptable speed since it's a family-style restaurant, you'd want dishes to come out at more or less the same time or quick. All in all, a solid experience.

Frying Fish has a lot of room and so many tables. Even on a Tuesday night, the restaurant was…read morealmost, if not all, full and packed, but I never noticed anyone waiting for too long. Everything was very flavorful, but oily. Some of my favorite dishes here are actually the vegetarian ones like the string beans and Eggplant With Hot Garlic Sauce, which were some of the oiliest. The mapo tofu doesn't have my ideal flavors, though, since theirs is focused on that Sichuan red oily sauce rather than more bean paste that I like. The Feiteng Alive Fish wasn't too bad as long as I didn't take too much oil. Luckily, they also provide a slotted spoon with this dish. I don't usually like smoky flavors, so I didn't like the smoked duck or the pork in the cauliflower dish which tasted like bacon (but the cauliflower is fine). I didn't get much meat out of the duck either, so it was disappointing how lean it was. The Basil Beef With Ginger Sauce is one of the better non spicy meat dishes.

Beware automatic 18% service charge for dine-in no matter how many people in your party. Great…read moreservice however. The crispy duck platter is the best peking duck experience I've ever had but for a more affordable price. That beings stated it is by no mean cheap. Highly recommended.

We walked into Peony Kitchen for a Sunday lunch after a friend recommended the place. I went in not…read moreknowing anything about the restaurant at all (I hadn't even glanced at the menu), other than the promising statement that it was always full of Chinese people chowing down on great Chinese food. When we got there at noon, the place was completely barren, nary a customer in sight. Not promising. Service at Peony is not good. While a couple of other parties walked in during our visit, the dining room was never particularly busy and the single waiter on staff could easily have taken care of all of us. First strike - one person in our party asked for no ice in their soda. Guess what appeared? A cup full of ice. Second strike - water refills were never delivered during the entire meal. It's literally a carafe, not even individual water cups. Third strike - we sat close to 20 minutes after finishing our meal waiting for the check. Not a single employee was seen in the dining room during this entire time span. The food at Peony is just as poor as the service. Chicken Chow Fun ($25) - This is the saucy and wet type of chow fun, smothered in a Chop Suey-style brown goop gravy that looks downright unappealing after congealing into a wet puddle underneath the noodles. Depending on brand/type, the wide rice noodles used for Chow Fun can come stacked. The cook separates them out and cuts to size for service. In Peony's case, the cook was so lazy that they didn't even perform the basic separation step, resulting in large mounds of noodles, several 3 or 4 thick, glued together in a gloopy mess. Even with all the noodle overlap, somehow they are completely overcooked to the point of being mush. The dish in general is unbalanced. The focus on the dish should be on the noodles and the flavor of the wok hei (which, to their credit, is there). The meat is essentially an accompaniment to add spice and variety. This dish, on the other hand, has far too much meat, with the chicken adding up to perhaps 75% the mass of the dish as a whole. The meat is cut into uneven chunks and is lazily thick cut into large pieces. The one positive is that the chicken is tender. (1/5) Beef Chow Fun ($25) - This dish is somehow worse than the chicken despite the only change being a difference in protein. The chef was even lazier with this dish, with the noodles in almost all cases being 6 or even 7 layers thick. Seriously just take a look at my photo. This is by far the worst rendition of beef chow fun I've ever eaten. (1/5) Bacon with Chinese Cauliflower ($25) - As with the above two, this dish is extremely sloppy. The cut on the cauliflower isn't made with any particular care. It's like they just randomly started chopping the head up, creating pieces that most Chinese restaurants would be embarrassed to serve to guests. Throughout the dish, we found cauliflower pieces where the delicate top florets were hacked off, leaving only the woody stem and the branching connections. The cauliflower itself is somewhat (but not severely) undercooked leaving some thicker pieces to a hard crisp snap. It's mixed with pieces of both Chinese sausage and Chinese bacon, but neither are wok seared or crisped up in any fashion. If I had to guess, I'd say they were steamed until soft and tender, which is not enjoyable in this dish. The cauliflower is then doused in the same brown goop that infests the chow fun. (2/5) Firecracker Tofu ($26) - They use extra firm tofu for this dish and don't cook it long enough, leaving the cubes mealy, crumbly, and dry on the interior. The fry is decent, giving a somewhat crisp skin but the interior texture is not good. It's not spicy despite the name. (2/5) Spicy Crispy Fish Fillet ($30) - This was the only dish without any deep technical issues. They use the same batter as the tofu and then fry. The fish is actually tender and moist on the inside, although there's a slight fishy taste. The fish is dressed with fried crunchy bits, but they seem to have been sitting for a while given the soggy texture. (4/5) Peony Kitchen's slogan is plastered all over their takeout bags: "The Best Chinese Restaurant in Bellevue™" (They seriously trademarked this). I beg to differ. Not only is Peony not the best Chinese restaurant in Bellevue, it's not even the best Chinese restaurant on the block. I'd pick Dough Zone across the street 10 out of 10 times. Maybe the mention of Dough Zone isn't fair since Peony is an Americanized Chinese restaurant. But I don't have a problem with American Chinese food. I have a problem with food using piss poor preparation and technique (not to mention severely overpriced), and that is exactly what Peony serves. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms down a dark hallway. During initial service the lights were turned off and I had to use my phone flashlight to locate the switch. Note: Peony Kitchen has an 18% service charge. This is disclosed on the menu. Food: [2/5] Service: [--] Other: [-] Final Rating: 2/5

Authentic northern Chinese dumplings and noodles. Handmade dumplings. Has authentic flavors, grew…read moreup in that area. Small indoor and outdoor seating area but usually not busy.

Don't let the prime location fool you into thinking this place is a must-visit. I came in with high…read morehopes for the dumplings and noodles, but I left completely unimpressed. The main issue was the food itself--everything I ordered was overwhelmingly salty, to the point where it completely masked the actual flavor of the dishes. It felt very heavy-handed and unbalanced. The service didn't do anything to make up for the meal, either. It was just so-so--unattentive and felt like the staff was just going through the motions. Overall, it feels like a spot relying entirely on its location and foot traffic rather than the quality of its kitchen. Save your money and find a better spot nearby.

Núodle has been rooted in Washington state for over a decade and is widely considered the most…read moreauthentic Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle shop in the area. Rooted in a century-old heritage of authentic Lanzhou beef noodles, our craft honors the legendary five signatures: clear broth, white radish, red chili oil, green cilantro and garlic leeks, and golden hand-pulled noodles. We remain dedicated to traditional techniques--hand-pulling each portion of noodles fresh to order and slow-simmering our rich broth to perfection. In early Chinese history, wheat was not used to make noodles. When it was first introduced, the lack of widespread processing tools like stone mills meant people simply steamed or boiled whole wheat grains. Known as "wheat rice" (mai fan), it was considered a coarse, unpalatable meal for the lower class. It was during the Han Dynasty, with the widespread adoption of rotary stone mills, that humanity truly entered the "flour era." Early noodles were called "soup cakes" (tang bing) or "boiled cakes" (zhu bing), though they remained a luxury mostly reserved for the royal court and the wealthy. It wasn't until the Song Dynasty (10th-13th century) that noodles finally crossed social divides. With a booming urban economy and mature flour-milling techniques, noodle shops emerged everywhere, transforming noodles into an everyday staple for ordinary households. Ambiance: Although the restaurant has been open for many years, the interior remains stylish, bright, and spotless. The management keeps everything impeccably clean. With tables for pairs, groups of four, and larger seating for 6-8 people, it caters effortlessly to any dining setup. Taste: Offering what is arguably the most authentic Lanzhou beef noodle flavor, you can customize your noodle thickness to your liking. The broth is rich and deeply flavorful, clearly the result of hours of careful simmering. Highly recommended! Service: The service here is truly outstanding!

This was a noodle place and most of it was basically soup noodles with handmade noodles. We ordered…read morethe beef noodles, one with preserved cabbage, and a couple of side dishes. The side dishes were delicious. I really love the boiled peanuts. They were very flavorful however, they were super wet. The broth was good for the beef soup. The location is at the corner of a strip mall in Bellevue. Plenty of parking outside and lots of tables inside as well. The only reason I gave it three stars is because I don't really like that kind of noodle soup. The noodles were really thick and dense. You go in and you can order off the QR code at the table.

Service was solid and food was amazing. Every item tasted unique and flavorful. Plenty of seating…read morefor small groups of a bigger group!

Kind of empty on a Monday 2pm Service was friendly and fast…read moreBeef noodles are actually very chewy fresh al dente noodles which I loved, but beef shank was thin and not much flavor. Level 3 spice was actually kind of hot. Broth did not have enough beefy flavor and complexity. Lu Rou Fan pork rice flavor was not bad but wish at least they added a braised egg. L

Good place for pretty well priced food! I got a salmon maki roll, chicken teriyaki bento, and…read moreunagi/sukiyaki don (shared with a friend). All the items were tasty and not too expensive. The bento in particular felt like the best item because it also had banchan, which was unexpected for a Japanese restaurant. The eel on the bowl was also delicious, very melt-in-the-mouth as eel should be. It did have a LOT of rice though so I would say this was the least "worth" it item, though maybe it's because I got the eel version of the bowl and the sukiyakidon would be better proportioned. The maki roll wasn't super special but it was good and well priced. Overall a great place to get lunch!

No-nonsense, delicious sushi thats more affordable than what you'd get at a grocery store…read more California maki made with the fresh avocado hits the spot! The sake don has extremely fatty salmon and a good amount of rice. Will be back to try their bentos! Grabbed these items as take-out at the start of lunch rush, so there was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. There are nice and clean tables for dining in and the music playlist is fire--a ton of anime classics, jpop/jrock bands, and nostalgic Japanese song from the early 2010s. Great place for a little lunch date during the week day!

Awesome! Great place to dine real good Japanese katsu. Loved this place! Consistently good. We…read morehave been coming to this place for years. Food is great. Servers are friendly and they make sure you are doing good. Nice place. Good for large or small groups. Recommend making reservations. Parking however is very limited. Not much space so go early so you can search for a place to park. Otherwise, great place!

I treated my friend out for his birthday here on a Saturday noon at exactly 12pm on the dot…read more Parking is tough around here as their shared parking lot is compact, and street parking is limited given it's near Redmond Way - a very busy street - and a ton of residential buildings; I got lucky and snagged parking along 170 Ave NE just two blocks away. If you've been to their first Seattle location in Cap Hill, this location resembles that one in many ways, though this one in Redmond is noticeably much bigger and has more seating that isn't squished together. There's bar seating and a bigger number of four-tops compared to the Cap Hill location, though the wooden wall scheme is the same for both. They serve katsu here with many types of meat cuts, all of which are listed on their menu with descriptions. Service overall was fast and efficient even when tables around us started filling up with hungry patrons. For our food: - The K&O karaage was all right at best. Meat inside is very tender and juicy but the aromatic toasted powder has so much salty flavor - and outer coating was also so dry - that my friend and I needed to drink water constantly while eating it. We could have skipped getting this. - We each got their jidori chicken oroshi katsu. This comes with their jidori chicken, essentially high-quality free-range chicken breast cutlet... and it was very juicy, with the Panko coating being the right kind of crunchy in all areas. We weren't fans of the grated radish sitting on top of all that katsu though, and most of the dish was their shredded cabbage as usual. The cabbage goes really well with their peanut sauce provided at our table. We both left feeling really full and overstuffed in a good way, though I would pass on getting the karaage if you're already getting one of their katsu dishes. Distance- and seating- wise, I'd come back here for their katsu whenever I don't feel like dealing with the parking situation that is Cap Hill.