We use this neighborhood restaurant often. Last night Wednesday 20th, we reserved for 4 at 7pm. A table was not available for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, many were waiting for tables. A very large carry out order left involving about 4 hotel pans of food, as well as the usual assorted smaller carry out orders. There was also a party of 10 dining. There was only one server who was literally running to host and take care of the entire room (she was absolutely great but over-worked), plus a runner. It took a long time to get our order taken and I considered leaving. Our food arrived quickly, but the overall experience for us and our first time guests suffered. I don't think it's fair to staff or customers to operate like this knowing business levels would be high. read more

It was so good and I loved it so much. A very unique flavor from what I am used to when I tried the spicy wontons. Very tasty and definitely worth a try. It taste homemade and authentic. read more

We came across the Seattle restaurant week menu and just had to try it. It was $50 for two people. We happened to go on the first day of restaurant week so luckily we made a reservation because it got a bit busier around dinner time. The wontons were good, but the chili sauce was the star. It was numbing and a little minty feeling. It was really great over the fried rice, which didn't stand out to me but was good to pair the dishes with. The crab and pork soup dumplings were sooo tasty, I would definitely get them again. The prawns we got were also great, I really enjoyed the crunchy coating and extras that came with it. I really enjoyed the space and food, I will definitely be coming back! read more

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WOWZA!!!! We were looking for a reservation in short notice and was surprised they have one within the hour for a group of 5. We showed up with half our party since the rest of our group had a hard time looking for parking, but they sat us right away and didn't give us a hard time at all. The decor is cute - darker lighting with spotlight on their cultural elements. Not gonna lie, when a restaurant over emphasizes its Asian decor, usually I have pretty low expectations for the food since it will likely be Americanized. This place proved me wrong! Their menu was a mix of Cantonese dishes, Taiwanese elements, Shanghainese dumplings and noodles, and Szechuan mala flavors. We probably over ordered but seriously enjoyed all the dishes. From most to least favorite: - Ginger & Scallion Fish Fillets: Sooooo fragrant and honey. LOVE! - Typhoon Shelter Beef Short Ribs: The fried garlic seasoning is fantastic, usually seen with crab or seafood but with short ribs it was excellent and super flavorful too - Black Truffle Wagyu Fried Rice: A pretty big portion for the price! The aroma of the truffle was fantastic but not overpowering - Half Hong Kong Style Honey Roast Duck: Hard to find good roast duck in the US so was happy to see it in the menu, skin was crispy and flavorful and the sauce was authentic as well. A tad too salty if I were to be nitpicky which is why it's not higher on the list - Traditional Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumplings: Good but not standout, not the star of the show compared to places that specialize in dumpings - Stir-Fry Green Beans: A little bland, can skip The Hong Kong Style iced lemon tea is just okay, but it's hard finding one truly authentic around here. Still enjoyed it! For the price point, ambiance, and quality of food, I was blown away and highly recommend! read more

We came here for lunch the other day and the food was absolutely fantastic! Pros: + Fish Blossom - cooked to perfection. The perfect thing to halt the sweet and spicey cravings + Tons of vegan options - they do not have a special vegan menu printer, but they can make a lot of their dishes plant based. Take a look online at their vegan section + Friendly Service + Reasonable Parking Cons: NA IG: AndTheNextAdventureBegins read more

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Dumplings and Sichuan cuisine together! Win win !! Loved the food and the vibe. Everything was super tasty and delicious. Chicken soup dumplings were the best. Service was good too. Lots of variety for vegan and vegetarian folks. Definitely recommend. read more

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We've come here twice and had a great time both times! If you're looking for a Taiwanese place with dishes similar to Din Tai Fung but more affordable, more authentic, and less pretentious, Chiho is definitely your place. Their mixed basket xiaolongbao is super fun and all the flavors were great, but you can't go wrong with the classic pork. The beef noodle soup is my personal favorite, but the Dan Dan noodles were probably a close second. Definitely a place people should check out, whatever you order I'm sure you'll have a good time read more

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Great ambiance for this restaurant! Inside is very nicely decorated. It's also very clean and organized and has nice lighting. It would be a nice place for a date or a celebration. Unfortunately, the food was pretty average to me. We had their chow mein and fried rice and both were only okay. To be honest, their fried rice was one of my least favorite Chinese fried rice I tried in Seattle. The amount of protein was very small too. Maybe just 2 oz of meat? The fried rice was decently salty and overcooked/moist. I liked the chow mein more. It was tasty and sweet and the prawns were soft and fresh. The service was good. The server answered any questions we had and the food didn't take long to make. read more

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I want to preface this my saying, I bet it's better when you dine in. I ordered delivery and was a little disappointed by the dumplings coming in a paper container instead of plastic, like the fried rice I ordered. There was a loss of juice in the soup dumplings, flavor was still really good. The fried rice was really good as well. I was kinda sad I didn't receive any sauces with my order. No soy sauce, so chili oil. My overall delivery experience would have been better if the dumplings came in a better container. I would have appreciated the rice in the paper and the dumplings in plastic or a aluminum take out container and some sauces, because I had none at the place I had them delivered to. read more

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More modernized Chinese food with American Chinese, Cantonese, and some Sichuanese dishes! I came here with a friend and they had a pretty good happy hour! We got their dandan noodles (happy hour), mala soup dumplings (happy hour), mixed basket soup dumplings, honey walnut shrimp, and honey roast duck. My favorite was absolutely the mala soup dumplings it totally slapped! Everything tasted really good so no complaints! read more

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I really enjoyed the place and the food was really yummy. Def would want to come back again!!! Our highlights was the three cup chicken and the wagyu soup dumplings. read more

Atmosphere: a really pretty decorated little spot in downtown Seattle. Service: fast and friendly service Food: our group wanted to try just throw everything on the menu so we try to get a large variety of everything. The only thing that was out was the roasted duck and that was kind of disappointing, but we were able to get just about everything else we wanted. We really liked all the stirfry and the fish dish and all the buns. They even had vegetarian options, though I would not recommend the vegetarian options if I was not a vegetarian. The noodle dishes were all really yummy as well. I think the highlight was the fried fish dish. read more

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ALTERNATIVE DTF (4 stars) - FOOD: Very good Chinese food - PRICES: Fair - SERVICE: ok but felt kind of rushed - AMBIANCE: Inside was a bit outdated and tacky for a Belltown restaurant I haven't hung out in Belltown in a long time but I always like eating in the area. When you want soup dumplings but you don't want to go to DTF, you can come here for the alternative. Their menu has more offerings and their soup dumplings pretty good. :: JUDGE THOSE DUMPLINGS :: Handmade dumplings! We all know any xlb will be compared to DTF dumplings. Soupiness - very soupy. Texture - close enough, thin, no hard top, and easy to puncture. Doe it have the 18 folds, probably not but good enough. Flavor - flavorful. PORK XLB - yum. yes, order. Tasted like typical XLB, not the best but good enough. WAGYU BEEF SOUP XLB - good. not sure what's so special. Reminded me of fine ground beef with some pieces of tendon or fat from time to time (that I was not a fan of). :: NOODZ :: Stir fry Chow Mein Noodles with Prawns - greasy but not overly greasy. good flavor. The prawns were de-pooped and cooked well. Flavor was tasty, I couldn't stop eating the noodles even when full. Until the next review.... read more

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I have frequented Chiho a couple of times but this is by far the best visit. Kaka our server was amazing with recommendations and the service. Right at open they were extremely busy so you know this place is good! They have everything you could want on a menu so there is something for everyone. What we got and the combination was so good, no notes. Get this exact order Crab rangoons (with real crab!!) Mixed basket of dumplings Roasted duck Typhoon friend prawns (crunchy garlic + onion heaven) Dan Dan noodles Green beans 100% will be back, portion sizes were amazing and made great leftovers! read more

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There's so many restaurants in Belltown so I'm happy when I get to try a new one out. Came here with a friend and loved the inside. The coloration and decorations made for a good vibe. We were seated immediately. I decided to go with a Prawn Chow Mein dish. I was surprised by the large portion! The noodle part of the dish was great and very tasty. The prawns themselves were cooked well but were slightly lacking in flavor. Our server was quick and helpful and was knowledgeable in answering our questions. If you're in the area, it's worth checking out this place. read more

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Came here as a group of 5, and we all thought it was pretty delicious. Our favourite, unanimously, was the crab soup dumplings. Staff were friendly too. Also we really liked the mapo tofu. read more

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For me the food was just okay. We ordered the Black Truffle Wagyu Fried Rice, Mixed Basket Xiao Long Bao(7), Spicy wagyu beef noodle soup & Half Hong Kong Style Honey Roast Duck. I did like the Black Truffle Wagyu Fried Rice & Spicy wagyu beef noodle soup. Service was fast, ambience feels inviting and fun. read more

Chiho Bistro - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by for a late lunch on rainy Seattle day and it just hit the spot.They have many vegan options and it was all very yum.not too expensive either and we had lots of leftovers. Service was quick and friendly and ambience is cozy for a lunch or even dinner. I will return to try the vegan soup dumplings next time. Would highly recommend read more

Chiho Bistro - Cucumber salad, chili oil vegan wontons, mapo tofu and rice - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So yummy Service was fast food was delicious. We will definitely return next time we are in the area read more

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We definitely over ordered. We tried every dimsum the kurobuta pork traditional was my favorite. Soy Glazed Beef Flank Rice Noodles was absolutely my favorite. We definitely ordered more than enough but the Ginger & Scallion Fish Fillets & Soy Glazed Beef Flank Rice Noodles was the most memorable but Garlic chicken wings didn't disappoint. Portions are large and we had a lot of leftovers. The server was very kind and even warned us about ordering too much but we ignored his recommendation being 4 hungry women. lol! The restaurant was active and had a great vibe. I'm glad Yelp reviews helped us find this place. read more

Chiho Bistro - Garlic Fried Chicken Wings - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was amazing. We tried several different things and all very delicious. The fried rice was so good! read more

Maybe I'm an outlier but I find things here too salty and oily. My stomach doesn't feel great after. Feels like another average Seattle restaurant but more overpriced than I'd expect. At this price point I would expect more bang for your buck. Soup dumps are fine. General tsao chicken was average. Fried rice too salty and oily. Cucumbers not even close to dtf. But at least I get a good airline dining mileage rate when I dine here. I'd rather stick to DTF. Service was good though. read more

Great downtown spot for Chinese ! We had cucumber salad, the crab Rangoon- made with real crab, the Szechuan pork dumplings, honey walnut prawns and Dan-dan noodles. The cucumber salad had just the right amount of salty spiciness. I did not particularly care for the mushrooms that were in the dish, but the cucumbers themselves were great and the crab Rangoon was real crab and was delicious and served with a great dipping sauce the Szechuan dumplings had a heat that kind of sneaks up on you and the Dan Dan noodles were delicious and spicy... Our family, favorite -honey walnut prawns- was done perfectly here, not too sweet not too mayonnaise-y. The shrimp was definitely the highlight! The service was good and the dining area clean and comfortable read more

Good food and strong drinks with unique Asian fusion flavors! Busy on a weekday night and only got bar seating, but the place had a great ambience and decor so we didn't mind. Service was quick and attentive. I removed 1 star because the food, while good, has the characteristically "two sweet" or Americanized flavor. I was most impressed by their lions head (pork belly meatball) which is made to order and fresh. But the soup dumplings (we got the variety mixed basket) was alright. The truffle flavor was unique and what I saw was raved the most about, but I didn't think the flavors paired as well as the regular pork xlb flavor. Sometimes the classics always are better. Especially with dough zone and din tai fung nearby I would expect higher of their xlb, but the chili wontons were pretty good. For this price point I would come back for the ambiance and drinks, and get real Chinese food somewhere else. read more

Chiho Bistro - Shanghai Braised Pork Meatball - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Servers were quite inattentive. Took 5 attempts to wave the server over as they were talking near our table and even missed me waving my arm when looking at a table next to me. Can't tell if my server remembered us sitting down at this point. Towards the end, our server walked by with her gloves wet and flicked them just enough to whip residual water into me. At least the kitchen sent things out quickly. All items ordered were on the table before the first dish was consumed. Beef noodle soup was pretty tasty with really well braised beef, one of the better ones around town. Everything else was just ok. Beef roll was confusing, presented as a burrito instead of roll. A few pieces of Xiao Long Bao still had dry flour at the tip on top, doesnt make sense when the whole basket of them should be steamed together....right? The food was passable at least but the service left much to be desired. I'd take my money elsewhere. read more

Service was speedy and attentive. We tried a few items off their menu. The standout was the spicy wontons. The rest was fine, but not anything that would have me returning. read more

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Slowly losing its luster....say it ain't so. Its not nearly as great (and it was really great) as it used to be. First, the Traditional XLB are not the same anymore. Still served piping hot, which is much appreciated, but bigger now and the wrapper not as delicate or thin as it used to be. Still, solid, just not what it used to be. Wood Ear cucumber was a big disappointment, early on the wood ear was plenty, this time there were maybe 3, maybe 4 at most, this was very sadge for us. The Fried Rice remains a favorite, very solid, tasty, albeit slightly saltier this time then usual. This would be a repeat to go order if I was near. Service was a bit more impersonal this time too. Not much eye contact, but food came in a very timely manner. Still tipped 20% but the "impersonalness" made me think twice about it. Hot and Sour soup definitely skip. Meatball was super tender, but as you had more of it, the sweetness got to be a bit much and overpowering. We left full and satisfied, but just not the same as early years. Really hope they can find their magic back.....would love to return. read more

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This restaurant is INCREDIBLE! The casual and comfortable atmosphere sets the mood for a delightful experience of flavors, textures and colors. I enjoyed my meal at the bar and felt well cared for, with the servers being attentive and responsive when we finished one course to bring the next. We happened to come during Seattles Restaurant Week and enjoyed the pairings menu. We ordered the truffle Cauliflower vegetables, traditional pork soup dumplings (OMG!!!!), Szechuan chili oil wontons, Dan Dan chili oil noodles and honey walnut prawns. Each dish was bursting with flavor and color! I am absolutely coming back to try the rest of the menu- I can hardly wait! read more

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Had dinner here last weekend and I would say for me it was just fine. We were here for Seattle Restaurant week so we got to try a few different dishes. The chili wontons were my stand out favorite and were definitely some of the best I have had in Seattle. Everything else was fine nothing stood out. The service was good no complaints, and the interior is nicely decorated. For me it was worth trying, but there are a lot of other places I want to eat before making the trip back. read more

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I feel like not enough people talk about the Typhoon Shelter Beef Short Rib at Chiho. The meat was so fatty, so tender, so flavorful. I couldn't stop eating! The crispy fried garlic adds a nice crunch to this dish and is perfect with a bowl of rice. read more

Chiho Bistro - Typhoon Shelter Beef Short Ribs - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food was so yummy! We went during restaurant month, what a good deal. We had plenty and went home w lots of leftovers. The place was pretty chill for a Monday evening. read more

Chiho Bistro - Szechuan Chili Oil Kurobuta Pork Wontons ; Wagyu Beef Soup Dumplings(6) ; Black Truffle Wagyu Fried Rice ; Mongolian Beef - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

TLDR: Restaurant week menu has 5 different two option sections and you choose 1 from each. Feeds 3 people for $65 to satisfactory ! We also ordered the half duck and black truffle xiao long bao. Not pictured: soju mojito and Taiwan mango beer. Honestly a 10/10 experience - CANNOT WAIT to come back. Everything was so flavorful and to die for - EVEN THE CAULIFLOWER. A MUST TRY IN SEATTLE. I recommend making a reservation if you're coming for dinner. Dimly lit with tables and wooden booths available. Great for groups and for dates. read more

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Came here for Seattle restaurant week and I think this is one of the best value sets. My favorite dishes were the truffle fried rice and the truffle cauliflower. The truffle is not overpowering and both dishes were super flavorful and I kept wanting to eat more. The portion size is also generous. The kung pao surf and turf was a close second. The prawns were so juicy and tender, but the steak was tough and kind of ruined the dish for me. The wontons were disappointing as the texture was a bit offputting: too soft and since they were all bunched together, they tasted a little mushy. The sauce was also not very flavorful, only notes of saltiness and spiciness. The XLBs were ok in my opinion. They had a lot of soup inside but not the most flavorful nor the best texture, but the mixed basket is unique. My favorite is definitely the mala XLB. Overall, generous portions and mostly tasty dishes! Atmosphere is also quite charming and service is fast read more

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Foodies paradise Great service with smiles for miles and TASTES that may just blow your Yelping mind read more

Chiho Bistro - What's left of my Black Truffle Cauliflwer - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very good and delicious dumpling here , very niceans friendly service Good atmosphere read more

An elevated and fun take on Chinese cookery. High quality ingredients with a unique spin on some regional Chinese dishes. While the Hot Sour Soup was no different than your local Chinese restaurant, the Dan Dan noodles had an authentic (Ma La) mouth feel. Gyoza dumplings were house made and nice. The Typhoon Shelter Fried Prawns避风塘大虾 was great but the presentation could use an update. read more

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Good food and good service. It's a bit hard to park in the area, but it's worth the trip.

Greasy food, sticky tables. Abominable beef scallion pancake wrap. I do not recommend. Din Tai Fung, Supreme Dumpling, and Dough Zone are far superior. We ordered: Cucumber salad: Ok, acceptable. The cucumbers were a bit limp, but edible. Beef scallion pancake wrap: A joke. The "pancake" tasted more like a stale, sad whole wheat tortilla from a cafeteria. The sauce was sweet and insipid, the meat chewy. I love scallion pancake wraps, so I was quite dismayed. Dandan noodles: Not bad, exceedingly greasy however. I have never had dandan noodles before, maybe that's normal for them. Typhoon shelter beef short ribs: Tasty, but greasy and not very much meat. Tasted kind of sloppy, for lack of a better word. read more

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We attended a private event at this restaurant. Clean, organized, and cute interior. Servers were pleasant and attentive. Food was plentiful, average taste, no surprises. Unfortunately most of it was not very warm. read more

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Make a reservation! It's definitely worth the wait! Best food ever! Highly recommend! Make sure you try the homemade dumplings, but EVERYTHING IS AMAZING! Food is reasonably priced as well. read more