I thought this place was killer and I'm born and raised in San Gabriel valley, CA. Had the truffle shu mai, pork stick and red bean paste stuffed sesame bun... Service was fast, food was tasty and hot! Dying to come back. read more

After all my visits to Pike Place Market, I finally decided to try Mee Sum Pastry. Despite the long line, they are pretty efficient and the line goes by pretty quickly. The baked chicken hom bow was surprisingly sweet - sweeter than I had expected. The filling wasn't my favorite flavor, but the bread was so soft and fluffy. My boyfriend LOVED the baked bbq pork hom bow and said it's probably his favorite food item at Pike Place! The prices are higher than expected of an Asian bakery, but I can understand why with it being located within a heavy trafficked tourist destination that probably has inflated rent costs. Will make sure to stop by again to try their sweet pastries :) read more

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Small shop set up right outside of the public market center. They did take card but I noticed most people paid with cash. I believe card transactions either had to be $10 minimum or there was a fee if less than $10 BBQ pork bun: 5/5. I didn't have any complaints and really liked this. It is a little expensive for what it is but it's a decent size and it was good read more

Mee Sum Pastry - BBQ pork bun - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food here is excellent. The buns knock my socks off every time. With that said, there is often a long line and the price point is a bit high for what you're getting. I do recommend that if you are a tourist traveling to the Pike Place market, you should swing by. read more

EXPERIENCE: As a first time visitor to Seattle, this place was a must stop for me! I grew up on these living in Marin County, Ca. I had dim sum in the city a few times a month as a kid. I was looking forward to trying the Baked Bbq Pork Hombow. I ordered it to go. My first thought was how unfriendly the lady was at the counter. She didn't say a word to me, so that for me is a big turnoff. FOOD: The Baked Bbq Pork Hombow was definitely good. There was an ample amount of filling. It was just very very VERY sweet. I've had many of these in my life, and they are all sweet, but this was dessert sweet. If they toned that down a bit, it would be the perfect Bbq Pork Bun. If I came back, I would definitely try other things. OVERALL: Good, not amazing. I prefer this type of food in San Francisco. It was also very expensive. I would also love a kinder customer service experience. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Baked Bbq Pork Hombow. Large and delicious, but extremely sweet. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There is a long line on Sundays for this pick up counter near Sunday flower market so come prepared. We got: - mini moon cakes - 5/5 - fresh soft moist and filled with delicious red bean paste. Must try!! - pork how-bun - 3/5 - it was good but too bland for me. This is not the steamed one. I wish it had more filling. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Mini moon cakes 5/5 - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great spot for a quick, tasty bite in the market. Ambience (3/5): Small, grab-and-go counter with limited seating, but lively Pike Place vibe. Food (4/5): BBQ pork buns and pastries are fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Value (5/5): Very affordable prices for hearty portions. Service (4/5): Fast and efficient, even with the constant crowd. read more

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3 stars I tried the bbq pork skewer and the bbq bun. The skewer- huge but the price was hefty so it matched. It was decent but would've been much better if it wasn't tough and dry. Severely overcooked. The bbq pork bun- it was good but I felt like it had too much msg in it, either that or it was missing something. All in all, would I come back? No, I'm glad I tried it once but I will not be returning. read more

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This bakery is super popular and had a very long line. The curry bun stood out the most to me because i never had anything like it. The outside was buttery and soft and the curry melts in your mouth. The green tea sesame balls were warm and crispy, definitely recommend giving those a try. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Green Tea Sesame Ball, Curry Pineapple Bun, Roast Pork Bun - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Look... I don't know if I just don't get it or if I'm being actively gaslit by social media, but this was remarkably unremarkable. BBQ Pork Hombow, bread filled with mystery meat vibe'd pork and a sweet sauce. Coconut bun, bread with a small middle (and I mean small middle, like 3 bites in to reach filling) that had some bland coconut filling. Neither bread was hot or even warm. Didn't finish them and ended up tossing them nearby. In an area inundated with endless better quick serve snack options, don't be influenced by the hype. read more

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Whoa..was so excited to try, so we waited online early in the day at Pike's. Was really happy to finally try it, but the lady behind the counter was not so happy..kinda cranky actually .. we got the famous bbq bun as recommended, and the bbq pork skewer with pineapple. It looked great! Welp.. the barbecue was so chewy we can hardly bite through it. I was so sad, the flavor was good but really tough to eat..so we went to the bbq bun. It had the weirdest after taste! The bread itself was good but I've had better filling and flavor.. nothing worth standing in line for, or going back. read more

I've always avoided going to Mee Sum due to the constant long lines. This week, I finally resolved myself to visit, regardless of the wait. Arriving on a Friday early afternoon before the holiday weekend, we were greeted by a line that snaked through the zigzag partitions. It moved very fast, with us getting to the front within 10 minutes - turns out my apprehensions weren't warranted perhaps. We ended up getting two buns: Curry Beef Hom Bow ($6.34) - This bun is one of the largest bao I've ever come across, with the price to match. Quite hefty, and filled with tons of rich curry ground beef. It's very pleasing in taste, being salty, savory, meaty, and a bit spicy. There's enough onion and other aromatics to enhance the flavor. I think the specialty is really in the size of the hom bow and the filling. The bun itself doesn't really stand out that much - it's serviceable, with a delicate and thin cookie layer that flakes off very easily (in fact, half of it flaked off when I reached into the bag to grab the bun) and a dense and chewy bread that stands up well to the filling. The topping is sweet and somewhat alkaline tasting. The sweet and salty combination works out perfectly. (5/5) Pineapple Bread ($5.44) - This bun is exactly the same as above but with the curry beef. Unfortunately, without the filling, the bun just doesn't work very well. It's extremely dense and chewy. Due to the size, while the ratio of topping to bun is the same as a normal sized one, the amount of bun is just way too much. I love pineapple buns and this one isn't good. As a side note: it's totally not worth getting in the first place since the curry beef hom bow is only 90 cents more and is much better. The price tag was obscured during my visit, so I didn't realize it would be so expensive. (2/5) All the pricing at Mee Sum is strange. $6.34, $5.89, $4.08, $8.16, $3.64, etc. Why all the random numbers? In my experience, it's usually because they include tax in the pricing, but in this case, they have a sign prominently displayed that states the prices don't include tax. To be honest, I'm not sure I'd visit again. The U-District location, while having less options, is a bit cheaper and they also have great boba drinks to boot, as well as tables to sit at. This location, being at Pike Place, has limited seating options. read more

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One month later and we're back for more! Not much more to say other than it's delish and come and get some if you're in town! We had some on the spot but also orders some extra for a later meal at the airport and for the flight home. Some of the best Chinese baos I've ever had! read more

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Tried their BBQ Pork Hom Bow, BBQ pork on a stick, and the Chive Shrimp Dumpling! I wanted to try their Egg Tarts but it was sold out! I was there before closing so if that's your fav like me, go when it opens. Located in front of the Public Market- Downtown Seattle- if you love Chinese Dumplings, and Pastries, this is the spot!! The BBQ pork breading is nicely breaded- not thick where the dough is overpowering the meat- there was actually more meat! This was my fav- I like a nice buttery crust, and this is what it gave! I will be back! read more

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I feel like it's hard to find awesome tasting baked cha siu baos - bbq pork buns in Seattle. But here we are paying a premium for quality at Mee Sum Pastry. I also learned that Mee Sum was what confused me when Seattleites kept referring cha siu baos as hom baos. Nowhere else in the world would dare call them hom baos. My other favorite dim sum items here are their siu mais, sesame balls (green tea and red bean) and their chives shrimp dumplings! All are very good at premium prices. The place is definitely family owned and pretty much everyone working here can speak Cantonese or Toisanese. All are very nice and efficient people. read more

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Delicious and absolutely worth the hype! The Pork Shumai was so flavorful and filling. The Steamed BBQ Pork buns were also a favorite and tasted very nostalgic. The Curry Beef Hombow was interesting. I liked the flavor of the filling on its own and the texture and sweetness of the pineapple bun on its own, but I am not sure if I enjoyed the two together. We also tried the Coconut Cream Bun. The filling is mostly grated coconut with a tiny bit of custard for flavor and consistency. The bun itself was decent, but I wish there was more filling and a higher ratio of custard. Overall, very delicious and worth a visit! read more

Lovely to discover Mee Sum Pastry, a bustling take-out storefront for Asian pastries conveniently located by Pike Place Market. Prices were slightly high, but the items we ordered were generously sized and quality was good. Curry beef hom bow - beef cooked with curry stuffed inside a sweet bun topped with a sweet crispy shell (sweet & savory, the best combo). Chive dumpling - chive, pork and shrimp mixture in a wrapper (pan fried goodness). Joong - savory sticky rice generously mixed with peanuts, salted egg yolk and pork, nicely wrapped in a leaf parcel. We loved these so much we made a stop to stock up on our way to the airport for the flight back home. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Joong (wrapped in leaf), curry beef hom bow, chive dumpling - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I waited quite a while in line and was really excited to try this since I'd seen this little shop featured in so many food videos about Pike Place Market. Everyone recommended the curry beef hombow as the must-try, and I could not resist grabbing some fresh siu mai that had just come out as well. The curry hombow actually had nice depth of flavor, savory with a rather creamy filling, but the ratio was off, with far too much bread compared to filling. Unfortunately, the siu mai was a huge disappointment. It was bland, and instead of the bouncy, springy texture I look for in good siu mai, it felt more like eating soft pork meatloaf. Overall, I found it overpriced and overhyped. Don't let the long lines trick you! read more

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Service was quick and efficient and the prices are a little high. But I understand that the location is expensive to rent. There is no seating available. You will have to take it to go to eat/snack as you see fit. I had the chive dumpling - 7/10 - it was large and pretty tasty curry beef puff - 7.5/10 - light and airy, flavorful, but a little light on the filling. Overall worth trying and one of everything. read more

This was the best steamed Hum bao of my life! And the line was short and moved quickly, highly recommend if you are in Pike Place.

Anyone who knows me knows I love a good pastry and Mee Sum has GOOD pastries. As a non-local, it can be generally tricky to navigate Pike Place Market, but this bakery is conveniently just a short walk from the main entrance and on the street-level outside. They have all of the traditional Hong Kong baked goods like bbq pork buns, pineapple buns, wife cakes, etc. but my recent favorite is the new matcha sesame ball that's filled with a ground black sesame paste - two of my favorite flavors! read more

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I think it's convenient, they're very fast and even if there's a long line it goes pretty fast, and their pricing is also not bad. I like their curry beef bun is the best and most worth, tbh I'm not rlly a fan of their other flavors for buns something abt it seems off, could also just be personal preference but I've heard similar things from other ppl so I'm not sure. I haven't tried too many of the other things but I do really like their red bean sesame balls. They were open on Christmas and later than the other stores which I appreciate a lot though. Overall it seems very friendly and homey. read more

I got the pork steamed bun($7) and it was very traditional to what you would get at a dimsum place. It was basically served from a stall so the line moved quite quick. It was definitely overpriced for what you get. Also note there's a $10 minimum for credit card transactions, so you may need to bring cash. A pretty over rated and overpriced place. I would skip this one. Food(50%): 6.5 Staff/service(25%): 6.0 Value(25%): 4.0 Overall: 5.8/10 read more

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Great bao (buns) - bbq pork and curry beef - They were big and delicious!! I especially loved the curry beef and we got some to eat on the plane ride home. Probably some of the best curry beef buns I've ever had - even beats some of the bakeries in the SGV (San Gabriel Valley- So Cal). The filling is yummy and there's a lot of it! There's also a sweet-ish topping like Bo Low Bao or pineapple buns. That also makes it different from others I've had. It's a little place right across from Pike's Place market and has a good variety of items if you want some Chinese/asian bakery snacks. No seating so it's more "on the go" eating. read more

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We stopped by Mee Sum Pastry and tried the curry beef puff. The filling was flavorful, with a nice curry kick, but the pastry wasn't as flaky as we hoped--it was a bit dense. Overall, it was a decent snack, but not particularly memorable. Worth a try. read more

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We always make a stop at Mee Sum Pastry whenever we visit Pike Place Market. It's a tradition! My husband goes straight for the BBQ pork hum baos, and I always grab the chive dumplings--they never disappoint. Service is helpful and fast paced. This time, something new caught my eye: their joong (sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves) sitting on top of the counter, and I just had to try it. It was packed with peanuts, salted egg yolk, and salty fatty pork--a comforting combo of textures and flavors. So glad I gave it a try! Also spotted something I hadn't noticed before--packets of Chiu Chow chili crispi oil. Yay! I drizzled some on my dumplings and it added the perfect spicy-savory kick. Seriously delicious. We snacked on part of our order as we walked through the market and saved the rest to enjoy back at the hotel (see pic!). Bonus discovery: we found out they also have a location in the U-District. Can't wait to try that one next time we're in Washington and see how it compares! read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Chive dumpling is meaty and chivy. It's sooo good. Try it with the chili oil! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Mee Sum lives up to the hype--their bao are massive and delicious. I got the chicken hom bow two days in a row, and both times it was fluffy, flavorful, and totally satisfying. Now let's talk about the customer service... because whew. On day two, I tried to order a vegetable hom bow. There were clearly some buns behind the sign labeled "vegetable hom bow," so I asked the girl working (lashes so long they had their own weather system) if they were available. She hit me with, "Why would I lie?" Um, ma'am. No one said you were lying--we just want to know what those mystery buns are behind the sign. If you're out, cool, but maybe don't advertise something you aren't selling? A simple "they're mislabeled" would've been fine. Instead, I got a side of sass with my bao. Food? A+. Attitude? Unnecessary but entertaining. Would I go back? Yes--but next time I'll bring a label maker and a fan for those lashes. read more

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Planning to go to Seattle? Great. Looking for good food places to enjoy? I got you. You ever had savory and delicious Chinese pastries? This is the place to get it. Want amazing comfort food miles away from home? This is the place. Let's break it down shall we? BBQ Pork Hom Bow - a genuine classic that you have to try. Curry Beef Hom Bow - unique flavor, great for all curry lovers! Red Bean Sesame Ball - subtly sweet, not too sweet, great crunch on the outside, love the sesame flavor. Pineapple Bread - Flaky top, great pineapple flavor, great snack! Wife Cake (Lao Po Bing) - my mom's favorite, flaky and moist, a delicious on the go sweet pastry for sure! Need I say more, this has to be on your place to go visit and eat in Pike's Place... you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Located in pikes place. I wanted to like this place but the dim sum here was super average. Our favorite thing we ordered here was the green tea sesame ball, that was pretty good and chewy! Everything else tasted like leftover dimsum. Line moves fast though! I may be biased as a Californian though. read more

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Place was pretty expensive but the curry buns were delicious. The sweet coating on the buns was a bit odd but we liked it overall. Service was a bit rude. Good spot in Pike overall if you want to avoid long tourist lines. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Curry hom bow, mooncake, pork bao, milk tea, strawberry smoothie - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We stopped by during a holiday weekday and stumbled on this while hungry. There were four of us and we just wanted a big walk around snack. No pics because hands were full of things and food. There was a line but it moved quick. It reminds me of our favorite dim sum take out location in SF Chinatown with a smaller menu. But there is a pretty good variety here for all. Kind of different eating dim sum standing up with no condiments but glad we tried it! The curry beef bow was the bomb! Perfect filling and soft pillowy bun with a crunchy egg wash coating. The bbq pork was also pretty good but glad we bought two beef! The shrimp and chive dumpling was very good albeit a little expensive for one piece. Shu Mai was pretty good and large. Maybe too large. Commensurate with price.... Fairly quick service and when we ordered they were out of bbq pork but a minute later a fresh tray came out of the oven. read more

Freshly made bbq pork buns is a must and this place serves a nice variety of delicious buns. This popular Chinese restaurant also makes great dim sum and noodle soup. read more

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Mee Sum Pastry *June 4, 2025 *8am & 2pm- Wednesday *4 Stars Seating/ Environment: *Located within Pike Place *Small Seating Area *Pricey Food/Drink: *Sui Mai *Shrimp Dumpling *Sweet Lotus Seed Moon Cake Stopped by Mee Sum Pastry while exploring the area--heard good things and wanted to try a few bites. The sui mai and dumplings weren't bad, but they were super expensive for the portion size, especially for someone who grew up with plenty of solid dim sum options at better prices. Just didn't feel like great value. With that being said, the sweet lotus seed mooncake was a standout. I brought one back to LA for my parents to try, and even after the travel, it held up really well--still fresh and flavorful. If anything, I'd come back just for the pastries or to grab a few to-go treats, but I'd probably skip the dim sum next time. read more

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I was back at Pike Place this weekend and noticed a long line at Mee Sum. My friend immediately vouched for their bao buns, so naturally I hopped right in. Everything looked incredible, but since we had a full day of eating ahead of us, we split one BBQ Pork Hom Bow. The flavor was unreal -- definitely better than the BBQ pork skewer we'd had earlier. Highly recommend grabbing one if you're in the area, and I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu! read more

Mee Sum Pastry - BBQ Pork Hom Bow - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Mee Sum is a must stop shop while visiting Pike Place. The bbq hum bow is my favorite, quickly followed by the chive and shrimp dumpling, and you can't go wrong with a crag rangoon. The ladies here are busy, so be sure to know what you want before you're next in line. Such a cute and welcoming shop! read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Bbq hum bow - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved Mee Sum Pastry when I visited Pike Place with my family!! The place is just a small stand so no sitting area or anything and the line can get long during peak hours. I went on a wednesday so it wasn't too packed and the line went super fast anyways! Workers are super nice and helpful which was great! I really liked the green tea sesame ball! It had a nice chewy outside and a black sesame filling. I didn't really taste too much green tea but still a little there. The egg tart was good too! Not the best I've had but definitely a classic still. My brother got a shrimp dumpling and he said it was pretty good as well! I recommend trying this place out if you're visiting Pike Place Market for a quick snack or breakfast! read more

Mee Sum Pastry - green tea seasame ball, egg tart, shrimp dumpling - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When I saw the name, I immediately thought I was in mini Hong Kong. While my trip there was originally for the market, the long line attracted me to walk over right away. However... Did I order the wrong thing???? How come the egg custard tarts were only so so?? The shell was way too dense and not the traditional "thousand layers" look. It was more of a short cake texture and not puff pastry. I was sooo disappointed after the first bite that I felt dumb ordering two. Instant regret. The sesame balls (traditional red bean paste) are good, definitely up to par and would consider as a redemption, but I was already too heartbroken from the tarts and had no appetite to finish one. Sigh... Please tell me what they are known for? I thought what I ordered was safe. I hate that I didn't read the reviews first before lining up. Ugh! Who knows when's the next time I will be back to Seattle?! read more

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This is more like 2.5 but rounding up. This place has been on my list for like 4 years and I finally was able to try it out. The line was long, but it moved quickly. You might need to go to the front first and snap photos of the items/menu to look at once you return to the line. To be fair, I only tried two things, the bbq pork hombow and the shumai. From what I remember, the bbq pork hombow was big and shareable... but it tasted kinda weird and too sweet. It almost seemed like there was too much cinnamon or something in the background. The shumai was good enough, but the pork tasted slightly off. I wish they offered soy sauce or condiments other than sriracha because that didn't go with either item we ordered. Prices are really high, but I guess that comes with the location. Overall, if you want a quick portable snack to bring to the waterfront and you don't mind spending the money or the fact that it tastes only ok, then I guess Mee Sum would do. I don't have the desire to return, but if I have out-of-towners visiting, I'll go with them. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Bbq pork hombow and shumai in background. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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always hot and fresh. great prices and perfect pair with pikes clam chowder! so soft and fluffy with good fillings. must get: pork hombow and curry pineapple bun ps: everyone talking about service acting like its a sit down spot. this is a take out spot and these ladies work all day and night. they're most likely underpaid and under appreciated. english also isnt their first language. be more understanding of situations and you dont have to tip if you felt that they gave you unnecessary attitude. read more

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I've only been here once back in 2023, and I'll never come back. This is the kind of place that treats people differently depending on the language you speak, if you know you know. When I heard the young lady speaking Cantonese with another staff behind the counter, I naturally ordered in Cantonese too. What I got in return was her literally throwing the food and my credit card onto the counter. Even my partner was shocked and said, "Whoa, that's kinda rude." I got some char siu bao and chive dumplings. They were good indeed, just like any other dim sum you can get from local vendors in Hong Kong. I'm aware of the whole "hectic and chaotic" Hong Kong café service style, but nope I don't like being treated that way, and there are plenty of other places in Seattle to get steamed dim sum. read more