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August 16, 2009 at 2:52 pm #591936
kennemMemberRecommendations for Chinese food in W.Seattle, esp. Morgan Junction? And to keep the topic focused, I’m interested only in Chinese – not pan-Asian, Thai, Japanese (I’ve got my own choices for those) – and only in W.Seattle (I’ve got my own faves in the ID).
We had been going to Ho Win but the last two times have been quite Ho Hum and we’re hoping there’s something better.
August 16, 2009 at 3:06 pm #674839
SueParticipantI’ve had issues with chinese food since moving to Seattle since it’s so incredibly different than what is served in New York, so I haven’t been happy with it. When I want something local, we do go to Ho Win, which is passable. But usually we drive to Burien where I found a place that is the closest to what I’m looking for and really enjoy. It’s called Happy Garden at 14301 Ambaum Blvd SW. No, it’s not West Seattle, but we’ll usually tie it in with a trip to Fred Meyer or Trader Joe’s as long as we’re down there.
August 16, 2009 at 3:07 pm #674840
MargLMemberWe were regulars at Ho Win as well and noticed some randomness in the quality of the food. Things over-cooked or cooked in off-tasting oil. So we take a break and get stuff from Lee’s for awhile.
If I’m in the mood for really cheap-o I’ll go to the deli at Safeway (Roxbury only!) or Thriftway.
New Teriyaki & Wok next to Thriftway does passable yakisoba stir-fry and sweet-sauced chicken bits.
August 16, 2009 at 5:10 pm #674841
WSBKeymasterI would have mentioned New Teriyaki and Wok (in the “strip mall” type storefronts between Thriftway and McDonald’s, east side of California) if MargL hadn’t. Kung Pao Chicken and General Tso’s Chicken in particular. Not gourmet but good and REALLY nice people. Some tables for sitdown.
August 16, 2009 at 6:32 pm #674842
JanSParticipantWith all the good places to eat in WS, you’d think we’d have decent Chinese somewhere. But, alas, no. Yen Wor in the Admial District is a “no” for me, although in the past I’ve had their hot and sour soup which I thought extremely tasty. But I’d pass on most other stuff as being just ordinary :(
August 16, 2009 at 6:42 pm #674843
SarahScootParticipantWe made the mistake of trying Yen Wor once two years ago and hated it. It was just bad.
Ho-Win’s mediocre, but I do like that they don’t cook their veggies to death.
Lee’s Asian is great for some classic American Chinese take-out classics, but the assortment isn’t huge, since they share menu space with Thai and Vietnamese items.
I agree that the New Teriyaki and Wok is pretty tasty, but again, it’s not mostly Chinese dishes. I’ve heard the Chinese restaurant attached to West Seattle Bowl is good, but I’ve never been.
August 16, 2009 at 6:57 pm #674844
maplesyrupParticipantkennem, out of curiousity, what are your favorites in the ID?
August 16, 2009 at 7:48 pm #674845
FranciParticipantThe bowling alley has a chinese food restaurant attached to it – I’ve heard that it is good. I have not gotten around to trying it though.. food for thought.. :)
Franci
August 16, 2009 at 7:51 pm #674846
JanSParticipantFranci..I’ve had french fries while at the bowling alley watching a friend bowl…tasted peculiarly like egg roll – lol..I’m pretty sure they use the same oil for both. The food is definitely not gourmet, but average.
August 16, 2009 at 9:58 pm #674847
jMemberI would not suggest going to the Chinese restaurant in the bowling alley. Been there and I would prefer Yen Wor over what they serve.
August 16, 2009 at 10:01 pm #674848
MargLMemberWe’ve tried the Chinese restaurant in the WS Bowling alley. The stuff from Ho Win is better.
August 16, 2009 at 11:34 pm #674849
kennemMemberThanks for the great replies, everyone. Anyone tried Jade West, the little hole in the wall on the east side of California at Raymond? We haven’t tried it yet but will do so next time.
maplesyrup, you ask about our ID faves. We like the three below because they’re consistently good and the vegetables taste like vegetables. (“The snozberries taste like snozberries!” Anyone name that quote – without using Google? <grin>)
Kau Kau (on King St.) specializes in BBQ (pork, duck) which I really like, and its other dishes are good too. (I once tried to order the goat, which was on the menu, but they didn’t have it. Maybe next time.)
Hing Loon, on Weller, and Shanghai Garden, on 6th Ave. S, are winners too.
August 16, 2009 at 11:36 pm #674850
JacobMemberI second the Kung Pao Chicken recommendation at New Teriyaki and Wok.
August 17, 2009 at 1:20 am #674851
pigeonmomParticipantWilly Wonka. <sips a Fizzy Lifting Drink>
August 17, 2009 at 2:28 am #674852
WSBKeymasterRe: Jade West, a little WSB’er contribution from half a year ago:
August 17, 2009 at 2:01 pm #674853
kennemMemberThanks, lowmanbeach, for the note on Jade West. The lukewarm review for its lunch/dinner puts it in the same category as the others, I guess.
Off-topic: And pigeonmom, right on! When you come down from the smokestack, for extra credit maybe you can tell us which character said it? :)
August 17, 2009 at 3:23 pm #674854
KBearParticipantkennem, have you tried Lee’s Asian in Alaska Junction? That’s my favorite.
August 17, 2009 at 3:33 pm #674855
pigeonmomParticipantKennem, Mr. Wonka himself said it in the wallpaper licking scene. Veruca Salt replied, “Snozzberries, who’s ever heard of a snozzberry?”
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