The lines are always crazyyyyy long but I went on a weekday when it was empty. Some of the best moon cakes I've had!!! The service is quick since they just hand out the food so I would say wait in the long line. The bbq pork bun was also tasty and filling. Prices are great for a place in pike place which I was pleasantly surprised about:) everyone is super sweet and recommended the best items, all of which we loved! read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Mini red bean moon cake - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Unassuming stall along the outside of pike place market, but everything here is so delicious! Credit accepted and served warm! The hombows and the buns are the eye-catching staples, but the dim sum options are so plump and juicy as well. You just can't go wrong with anything here read more

Best thing I ate in Pike Place. Quickest line, good selection for vegetarians/vegans and meat lovers alike. My first time trying bao buns and I'm so glad it got to be from here. The bbq pork and curry seem popular, but for my sweet tooth the Green Tea sesame ball with light black sesame sweet filling was incredible, mouthwatering goodness!! I'm not sure if it's Mochi based but lightly crisp on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. When I come back I'm going straight here no stops! read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Green tea sesame ball with black sesame inside - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very fresh pastries and delicious. Very warm and long line of people. They take cash and card as well. A must try when visiting Pike Place read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Always a treat to come to Mee sum pastry. Everything we order is always fresh and delish. The steamed buns and other treats are lovely. Sesame balls are amazing. Eat w a napkin though due to the oil but it's definitely a nice party in your mouth. The sticky mochi and soft sweet black bean filling will put a smile on your face! read more

Good stuff. Hum bao beef curry was good. It's a tad sweet for my liking, but it's still pretty good. The steamed buns are very good. It's one of those places i stop by every visit. I recommend it. read more

Took a walk on Christmas Day, and discovered that this place was open! Ordered a Pork Bun and Pork Skewer. Spent an even $13. Pork Bun was delicious! (about $6) Pork Skewer was a bit tough. Wouldn't get it again. (about $7) Prices are a bit steep, but that's pretty much expected in Downtown Seattle. read more

Tasty char siu bao, but 3x the price I pay in Chinatown NYC at $6 per bun, but that's Seattle. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Char siu bao - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you get hungry from walking around Pike's Place, you definitely need to hit this little street bakery for some pick me up snack. They have the traditional Chinese delicacies to go. The few times I revisited Pike's Market during 'this whole pandemic, I had stopped here for quick snacks and it never disappointed me nor my group. One of my favorites is the Curry Beef Bao. It is soft, flakey with a kick of good spices. I can guarantee it taste even better when it's fresh out of the oven. Truffle shiu mai, steamed bbq pork bun, rangoon are also some of the items on the menu along with variety of moon cakes. I've been an avid visitor of Pike's Place Market for years, and I can't believe I never stopped at Mee Sum during all those years. Some days I noticed the lines are long, but they're able to manage and get it moving at good pace during my visits. Plexiglass are installed in front of their stall, so that gives me a piece of mind that they're taking precautions to keep people and all their goods safe for consumption. Go give them a try and let me know what you had. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Curry Bao - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My husband and I stopped by here while making the obligatory walk through Pike Place Market. We were looking for a quick breakfast to grab and found Mee Sum. We picked up two pork steamed dumplings and a barbecue pork bun. Both were delicious, but the baked pork was amazing. A bit sweet, filled with pork, it was a great grab and go breakfast choice. Plus no line to order! read more

Hole in a wall type bakery located in the heart of the pikes local fish market . You'd probably miss this as the market can get really busy and this bake shop is really small . But I assure you if you try their curry maybao and dimsum you'll be back for sure !!! Everything is handmade there and it's cute how you can see the employees work their magic as they make the bread in front of you . DEFINTELY A must if you're in Seattle and into Asian food . *buy At night to avoid long lines read more

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This place has the best beef curry and pork buns as well as pork on a stick. We willingly drive 30 miles to buy lunch here as a treat. Yum!

Hole in the wall order on the street top notch street food. Pork buns were steaming hot and matched perfectly with the rain. Ate as we walked with smiles on our faces! read more

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Coming to Seattle the main foodie attraction would be quick to assume the Pike Place market. However, nettles in the vendors outside the actual market is a dim sum shack that sells some of the best sesame balls around town. With a Starbucks in hand, we were curious of the line for this dim sum shop and decided to try it out. We ordered the sesame balls as there were two different types, regular and green tea. Never trying this green tea sesame ball, our bite took our expectation out of our mouth. Green tea sesame ball was amazing and a combination that we didn't expect to hit so hard. Needless to say we came back for this multiple times throughout our trip. read more

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I got a curry beef puff for $6 after tax. It was tasty but not filling at all. I had originally wanted to get breakfast here but I learned that the $12 they were charging for the sui mai or shrimp dumplings is only for 4 pieces per order! That's highway robbery! Go to Harbor City Restaurant in Chinatown instead for more reasonable prices. I walked past multiple times and there always seems to be a line here. I really don't understand why. After handling my card and receipt, I saw the guy immediately return to wrapping steamed buns. No gloves, no washing hands. At least I paid with card so it's less gross than if I had paid with cash but I'll be he doesn't bother even after handling cash. I didn't pay attention to whether he used gloves to get my puff pastry... read more

Mee Sum Pastry - $12 for an order of 4 sui mai or 4 shrimp dumplings! $3 each! That's highway robbery! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Located central to pike market place right in front of the infamous sign! It's warm and delicious, perfect for the rainy sprinkling weather. I would recommend sharing with someone so you have room in your stomach for other things you might want to try read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Pork bun - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been here many times and on this most recent visit the price went up. Still great dim sum and Chinese goodness in a small spot. My go to items are always the bbq pork stick and the baked bbq pork hum bow. I prefer the baked hum bow over the steamed bun for the bread part. The baked bun is sweeter unlike the steamed bun which is less sweeter and more bread like. I have tried the curry hum bow, but honestly it's not that great. The pork and shrimp shu mai are alright, I've had better, and pot stickers are only good when they are fresh versus when they have been sitting there for a hot minute. The line can sometimes be long, but it is definitely worth the wait! read more

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Great little stand off Pike's Place. I feel like it's actually underrated compared to some of the more popular stands, but is actually one of the best places to grab a quick bite on the go while exploring all the nearby shops and fish market. They're best known for their gigantic versions of dim sum buns, such as the baked BBQ pork hom bow and baked curry beef hom bow. I personally prefer the latter, but both are good - a nice balance of sweet and savory. If you order a lot of buns, they will pack them up in a nice container for you complete with a handle, which is great for taking on an airplane! Despite all the positives, I've been spoiled by all the authentic Chinese food we have in SoCal, so this place still doesn't quite compare - but is really good for Seattle (which is definitely coming up in the Asian food scene!). Check it out! read more

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If you skip all of Pike Place, don't miss Mee Sum Pastry. My significant other and I bought 1 steamed chicken bao to split with the intention of little snacks all through the market. Nope. Not going to happen. After two bites we immediately turned around to go order 2 more because these are melt in your mouth good. I personally liked the steamed better than the baked, but do your own thing read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Steamed chicken bao- lots of meat inside, pretty hefty portions - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Best hom bow in the city. I would recommend the curry beef one. My girlfriend eats a lot and she likes it as well. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Very delicious curry beef hom now! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

great place for an old- school style dim sum at Pike Place market with great value，anything hot shall be nice to try read more

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The staff is so friendly! Amazing selection of eats. Loved the Curry Hom Bow, Shumai, and Green Tea Sesame Ball.

On the go delicious Bao filled with bbq pork. Curry Bao has great flavor. Chicken and scallion su mai loaded with chicken and shrimp. Flakiest pastry too on other meat filled item. All around scrumptious read more

I'll be brief... the shrimp shumai is AMAZING. I only tried that and the crab rangoon, which was pretty good, but did I mention how awesome the shrimp shumai was!? Just get the shrimp shumai because I'll be over here dreaming about it and being jealous of you eating it. S-H-R-I-M-P S-H-U-M-A-I! read more

I've been to a fair share of Chinese bakeries and this one ranks somewhere in the middle. Would still come back if I'm wandering around Pike's Place to get mee sum more hom bows or sesame balls. What I like most about these types of places is how all the items are so inexpensive. I got a BBQ pork hom bow for only around $3. While the breading was kind of dry and the meat filling was overly sweet, the price couldn't be beat. Don't expect sunshiney service here though - it's more of a place where you quickly order, pay, and go. read more

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

Stopped by to try the bbq bun. Bread was hot and fresh. But was not a fan of the bbq pork. *edit I really wanted to give this place another shot, because my friends who live locally recommended it. I order the bbq pork bun again, and some green tea & red bean sesame seed balls, and a pack of moon cakes. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh. I enjoyed the pork bun the 2nd time around, but my favorite thing was the green tea sesame ball. Soooo goood!!! read more

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A definite must when you are visiting Pike's place. Normally there is a pretty long line, but I came on a Monday morning and it was not bad at all. The bows are worth the wait! The curry beef hom bow was sooo flavorful and delicious. Best to eat right away when it is warm and toasty. Bbq pork buns are also a good choice. The Pineapple buns are sweet (I love the crumbled top) and a perfect snack for the flight home. read more

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Grabbed some lunch here today to help my local places out. I enjoy my visits to Pike Place Market and the delicious surprises. Mee Sum is no surprise, and the food is always wonderful. I was offered a sesame seed ball with red bean paste today as a feeling of gratitude. These folks are very friendly and nice. Easy lunch? Come here and your decision is made. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Pictured are the steamed potstickers, shu mai, and a chicken and shrimp chive cake. I ate the free treat before a photo could be offered. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Go get yourself a pork bun!!! Super quick service, would also recommend the moon cakes!!

Chinese bakery and dim sum takeaway stand, located in Seattle's Pike Place Market. Mee Sum has been around since the 1980's, owned by two families who have spent years perfecting their pastries. They are known for their Hom Bow (subtly sweet bread buns with savory filling), but offer shu mai, egg rolls, and a wide variety of sweets as well. On a Sunday afternoon, the line was very long. I came back the next morning (Monday, 8am), and there was no line. Score! Three pastries set me back $20. Not cheap, but expected in such a touristy area. They accept credit cards, even Amex. The Winter Melon Paste Moon Cake was a dense brick of flavorless fruit jelly, enrobed by a buttery soft cake. I have devoured many moon cakes in Asia and the US, and this was one of the worst I've tried. The Wife Cake contained the same winter melon paste, but had nice flakey crust. A much better pastry overall, but on the floury side. Fortunately, their sesame ball was exceptional. Huge, chewy balls of fried dough, encasing a sweet filling. I got the green and black one, which is filled with black sesame-my favorite. I will come back to Mee Sum for another sesame ball, and maybe to try their vegetarian Hombow. read more

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Get the bbq pork buns!! Best thing here!! The bbq pork on a stick was just okay and a bit dry! Wished it came out warmer! read more

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I'd passed by here many times before, for years actually and I hadn't tried this place until last week! Yelp claims this is the place to get a quality bao, and delicious snack. I have been going around Washington trying to find the best authentic pastry and bao spot, its been a fun adventure. Who doesn't love a quick bao?! Pike's Place is busy and busier now than if you visited even a few weeks ago. My wait in line was about 10 minutes in the sun around 3 but I was ready to wait for this. The staff is super friendly and efficient. They definitely know what they are doing and have stayed around for a reason, this place is delicious. If you are visiting Pikes Place this is definitely a must try spot, whether you just get one thing or a few, I'm sure you wont be disappointed. I went with the bbq pork hambow since it seemed like a popular choice. My sister had a curry hambow and we got some almond cookies as well. It was Perfection and so worth the wait! I was in love with mine, warm, delicious, packed with meat and beautiful colors. Hers was an interesting but delicious curry that I had never seen before and was so excited to try. Both are great choices and would order them again! read more

They were quick, reasonably priced, and delicious. We got a bbq bun to share. Bread was delicious and the whole thing was very tasty. Would go back for sure. read more

The bakery is just way below average, and way too expensive - think times 2 to 4 if you get the same in Chinatown. The lady behind the counter has a terrible attitude, and has trouble understanding English. She kept on rolling her eyes and slamming the plastic counter. I feel sorry that she is stuck in this job. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Terrible attitude lady - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So good. The BBQ pork hom bow was my absolute favorite but everything we got was delicious. It's nice to grab some bows and go sit somewhere overlooking the sound. read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

BBQ pork bun was so good we went back twice. Shrimp shut Mai was juicy and hot. Love the hand made food! Great stop! read more

Mee Sum Pastry - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love pork buns. Baked, steamed, put butts. I love them all. Just like house made chocolate chip cookies, I'm always interested in a new place I really like the pork buns here. My only complaint is that it's pretty expensive for pork buns but I understand why, given its location. read more

I have been to this pastry shop a couple of times and mainly like the Pineapple Bread! Very fluffy and tasty. Usually order 3-4 to go. So good! Tried the BBQ Pork and Chicken buns, but they are not that tasty to me. Some odd flavor is in there. I would surely recommend this to all... read more

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Loved the BBQ pork bun and curried beef bun - both were fantastic! Highly recommend stopping here during a trip to Seattle.

Def best when fresh! No worries if you come and only see a few left as this place seems to always have a fresh batch on deck. I purchased 18 around 5pm when they had a line of 7 and they were already ready to replace them with more. Pork bun - seems to be their most popular. Smells like butter and is soft. Pork is sweet and isn't filled with as much fat as other places but has a bit of a vinegary taste to each bite and may not appeal to everyone. Caution when eating! Half of mine were baked perfectly, while the other half were still a bit doughy. I'd rate 7/10 but raw dough has brought me down to 6/10. Curry bun - smells like yellow curry, bread is flakey on top but soft underneath. Curry filling hits the spot without feeling too heavy or over powering but will fill you up faster than the Pork bun. Caution: eat with something under if inside. The flakes get everywhere really quick, really easily but adds nice texture. It does have a slight vinegary taste as well but is masked by the curry. 8/10 would get again. Pineapple bun - smells like butter, bread is flakey on top and soft underneath. Pineapple flavor is VERY light and there is no filling side. If it wasn't titled pineapple, I would've thought it was lightly sugared bread. 2/10, I personally would want something with more pineapple. read more

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