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    Purple Dot Cafe

    3.0 (882 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Do you have any dim sum with shrimp but no pork?

    They have excellent shrimp balls at the Purple Dot.

    Are they open for dine in?

    No, take-out only

    How long do they serve dimsum?

    All day!

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    A+ Hong Kong Kitchen - S3. Portuguese Style Beef Brisket in Stone Pot

    A+ Hong Kong Kitchen

    4.2(792 reviews)
    0.1 miChinatown, Chinatown International District
    $$

    Ambiance: If you want an authentic Hong Kong cafe meal in a no frills mom and pop shop, this is the…read moreplace! It is not trendy or fancy, but clean and efficient. The restaurant does not have adequate AC, so there are fans to help compensate. Unfortunately, the kitchen is open to the dining area so it gets pretty hot. Service: Very friendly service. You may need to wait about 10 mins or so to be seated because the place gets busy and the dining area is quite small. Food: The food is fantastic! We ordered the Cantonese styled beef noodles (not pictured) and the steamed pork patty with Chinese sausages in a claypot. Both dishes were really good and tasted just as I remember it as a child eating these dishes with my parents at home!

    Small, noisy restaurant. Was a little warm/ stuffy when we went (summer evening). It felt like we…read morewere in Hong Kong. My husband commented it's nice because we don't need to worry about our kids being loud since no one can hear them LOL Food is generous proportion, very delicious. We got 3 meals (2 rice plates, 1 baked spaghetti plate and a mango drink) for $61 before tips Our food did take a little longer than other tables but I think it was because what we ordered. We had about half a dish left over for each dish! One server was very kind, the other was ok but it was very busy so he's probably exhausted and it was late Restaurant is small but we sat comfortably. If you don't mind it being loud it's actually great and made me feel at home ... definitely will come again, food is delicious!!

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    A+ Hong Kong Kitchen - Black bean sauce spare ribs in clay pot

    Black bean sauce spare ribs in clay pot

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    Fortune Garden - Kung Pao chicken

    Fortune Garden

    4.0(219 reviews)
    0.1 miChinatown, Chinatown International District
    $$

    This is a hidden spot right in plain view! Legit seafood, easy street parking…read more.. I highly recommend the Chow Mein... perfection. Sticky fried rice is epic! Garlic crab is absolutely a must... missing Bay Area PPQ close as you can get here!

    Ordered online to go and food was ready in a prompt manner. Seems like your typical Chinese…read morerestaurant in Chinatown, no frills but meets expectations. For most people, I feel that we find a Chinese restaurant and if we like it, we commit forever. I haven't had Fortune Garden and felt adventurous, was not disappointed in taste though I'd be interested in comparing value across the shops in Chinatown. They have some nice lunch combos, but sucks that they don't provide soup for takeout. Could substitute with a rice or something! Honey Walnuts Prawns - honey walnut shrimp is such a classic, easily one of my favorites from childhood and still near the top of my list. I don't know if it's the takeout container, but the quantity with respect the box was disappointing. Felt like there was less shrimp and walnuts compared to what I'm used to, but I think I also pay closer to $22-25 for the dish (the one here was $20). Minced Pork with Green Bean - now this was a hefty box, lots of green beans tossed with the classic XO sauce and a solid amount of pork. Honestly not much to comment on, this was a hearty dish and very comforting. Would recommend for green bean or string bean lovers.

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    Mike's Noodle House - Wonton

    Mike's Noodle House

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    0.1 miChinatown, Chinatown International District
    $$

    The restaurant was cool and they have nice ambiance. Delicious Noodles spot and it has balanced…read moreflavors and bowl was packed with great ingredients. The Braised Beef Noodle soup and Sui Kau Noodle Soup which taste really good and so delicious. The noodles has generous portion. It was served hot and looked so fresh. The service was excellent and the staff were friendly, respectful and very helpful.

    A longtime staple in Seattle's Chinatown, Mike's Noodle House has all the making of an old school…read morespot, making one of the very things I live for: wonton noodle soup. The Chinese name, 全記麵家, has little to do with the name Mike, but is nevertheless an excellent choice for anyone in the area. The staff is very Cantonese through and through. It is a cash only establishment and their menu is heavy on the noodles, be it in soup form or dry. There isn't a ton of room for large groups, but the turnover is quick and thus the weights are usually quite minimal. Service is very good overall and super friendly. I would highly not recommend using their bathroom, as it's tiny, cramped, and not in the best condition. The noodle soups vary from wonton noodles to fishballs. They also specialize in beef brisket and fishballs, making this feel like a bit of a Hong Kong style cafe. Most of the soups average out to be $14-16, depending on size. It's a joy to watch them assemble the bowls in lightning quick fashion. Wontons are excellent. They're plump with just enough skin for texture and are complemented by a fragrant soup and very little skimpage on the noodle (#1). The large dumpling (aka "sui kau") is an excellent wonton alternative for those looking for similar textures. The beef brisket is tender and they also have a dedicated section for just congee. There aren't a lot of places like Mike's anymore, and I wouldn't hesitate for a second for an opportunity to come back. In fact, I'll make sure it's part of the Seattle rotation (#2) for whenever I'm back. __________ (#1) Read: very good portions. (#2) Unless of course, I'm on my way to Vancouver BC.

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    Mike's Noodle House - Noodles

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    Jufeng Noodle House - Cured meat clay pot rice

    Jufeng Noodle House

    4.2(74 reviews)
    0.2 miChinatown International District, Chinatown

    While the name says it is a noodle house, they are also known for their clay pot rice. We went here…read morefor an early dinner and actually it was quite busy, while the restaurant emptied out during the conventionally peak dinner period. We got the preserved meat clay pot rice, salt and pepper fried fish filet, and beef brisket and wonton noodle soup. The clay pot rice was okay - the pricing is fair but the execution could be a bit better. I felt like the rice was a bit lacking in flavor, and they only have the standard soy sauce, not the ones in a sauce tray that is usually a bit sweeter. The salt and pepper fried fish filet was good - definitely recommend that for the taste and value. The noodle soup was also good - the wontons were okay but I loved the beef brisket. Noodles seem to be handmade as the texture is a bit uneven, but I appreciate these types of noodles more. Service is standard for a Chinese restaurant - you just need to flag them down and requests are fulfilled in a timely manner

    I'm sad that it took me this long to finally try Jufeng Noodle House, but now that I have, believe…read morethat I'll be making up for lost time. This place is a true gem, serving satisfying, delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere at an affordable price. The restaurant looks small from the front, but space is used efficiently and they manage to fit quite a bit of seating into not that large of a dining room. Tables are mostly four tops, quite spacious at that, and surrounded by sturdy wooden chairs. I came for dinner on a Friday evening and there were a few other tables at any given time. Service was quick and our water never ran empty. We had the wontons in hot oil, topped with peanuts, I had the beef chow fun, and my dinner buddy had the pork with hot sauce noodles. The wontons are very very good, stuffed with flavorful pork and swimming in a sauce that sits in that perfect spot at the intersection of hot and sour. The peanuts and scallions add a delightful crunch. Their beef chow fun satisfies every bit of childhood nostalgia I have for this dish, with lots of wok hei, bouncy noodles, and the most tender of beef. I think my favorite beef chow fun in the city still lives at A+ Hong Kong Kitchen, but this is a close second. The portion here is also huge. I am a human vacuum and I actually brought leftovers home, which is rare for me. The pork with hot sauce noodles is seemingly a fusion of zha jiang mian and dan dan noodles. My friend really enjoyed it and actually finished the whole thing, which is saying something given that she doesn't usually eat that much. There are so many other items on the menu that I'm eager to try, so I will definitely be back.

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    Jufeng Noodle House - Preserved meat clay pot

    Preserved meat clay pot

    Jufeng Noodle House - Pork rib clay pot and sweet and sour fish filet

    Pork rib clay pot and sweet and sour fish filet

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    H Bistro - Salt and pepper cod :D

    H Bistro

    4.2(129 reviews)
    0.0 miChinatown, Chinatown International District
    $$

    Went again and tried some more Dishes! Still authentic cooking. Good service and clean interior…read more We attached their menu some which are available if you call one day ahead.

    H Bistro 3.8/5…read more Food - 3.8/5 Quality: 3/5 Portion sizes: 5/5 Flavor: 3.5/5 We ordered the staples like chow mein, house fried rice, angus beef, and my personal favorite: the honey walnut prawns. To start, the portion sizes are amazing. When I saw the waiter pull out a whole vat of fried rice, I was already nodding in approval. They're big and make you feel like you're getting your money's worth. The quality of the food I would say is slightly better than average. While the fried rice and noodles were great, the shrimp used for the honey walnut prawns had that rubbery/synthetic mouth-feel, so docked off some points for that. Taste-wise, the noodles and rice were pretty light and a bit bland, which makes sense why the soy sauce tasted extra salty. Use it as a good counterbalance. I doused that rice in soy sauce and sriracha because it was me, but if you're not a fan of bold flavors and are looking to lose weight (but still love fried rice), it may be more up your alley. Honey walnut prawns were buss (not minding the texture thing), and the angus beef was seasoned to perfection. I'll take 3 more plates of that angus beef if not for the fact that my dish was 1 part beef and 3 parts zucchini. Would've preferred more beef for a dish that was 23 bucks. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the zucchini dish with a side of beef. Water tasted like tea and and not the other way around. Service - 4.3/5 Hospitality - 4/5 Speed - 4/5 Wait times - 5/5 Nothing too remarkable here. It's a family owned restaurant so the vibes were very homey. We got seated right away because we were loitering outside the door before the open sign turned on. Wait times were fine. It took roughly 15 mins for everything to be pushed out, with the fried rice being the first dish to land on our table. Hospitality was average. The waiter checked in on us a few times and asked if we needed refills for our water, but that's about it. I enjoyed saying hi to the occasional kid who popped in the shop. Design - 3.25/5 Interior: 4/5 Exterior: 2/5 Neighborhood: 3/5 Amenities: 4/5 Outside is mid, but the inside is lit with decorations and fun lights. Again, very homey and easy to navigate around the place. Neighborhood is the CID which can be shady at night, but we went during the daytime so it was chill. Just look over your shoulder every once in a while and carry pepper spray. Bonus points because the trip to the bathrooms didn't feel like going to the backrooms. Overall, food was semi-buss, waiter said hi, I didn't get jumped, the inside wasn't a liminal space, and the bathrooms wasn't a trip to the backrooms. 7.6/10.

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    H Bistro - Mongolian beef :D

    Mongolian beef :D

    H Bistro - Beef chow fun :D

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    Beef chow fun :D

    Hong Kong Bistro - Salt and Pepper Pork Chop

    Hong Kong Bistro

    3.6(1k reviews)
    0.0 miChinatown, Chinatown International District
    $$

    Wow they got a HUUUGE menu, y'all. It took us awhile to look through every page and to figure out…read morewhat we wanted. We also had leftovers for three days after this. So portions are awesome. Cod with tofu claypot: there was a bunch of fish and tofu in here, gravy was good, came out hot, would get again Beef chow fun: loved the flavor, didn't love the texture of the beef where it was a little mushy/soggy?, might try with a different protein next time Salted fish and chicken fried rice: a classic, usually one of the dishes we get to scope out a place, not too oily, pretty tasty with chunks of chicken and salted fish String beans: didn't really like this dish, string beans weren't crunchy, the sauce was a bit sweet, I would try a different veggie dish next time Chili oil: the chili oil at the table is pretty tasty and spicy!

    Great late night spot. Open late with all day dim sum. Got the purple sweet potato gold custard…read moreballs which are not a traditional staple but it was hot, the custard was running like it should. 5/5. The XO seafood fried rice had fish, squid, shrimp clearly made using a well heated wok. The baked fish with corn with spaghetti - the fish was fried and crispy. A bit too much cheese for my personal taste. Not a fault of the restaurant - it's unfortunately a price to pay for being open late in international district these days :( but there was clearly someone experiencing homelessness that was coming in and out of the restaurant as he was charging his phone. So ambiance wise would not go if this is what you are looking for a late night place. But again not the fault of the restaurant.

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    Hong Kong Bistro - Dining area

    Dining area

    Hong Kong Bistro - Chicken feet, egg plant stuffed shrimp, bean curd shrimp

    Chicken feet, egg plant stuffed shrimp, bean curd shrimp

    Hong Kong Bistro - Pan fried Black Pepper Beef with Crispy Vermicelli

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    Pan fried Black Pepper Beef with Crispy Vermicelli

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