By Dionna Harding
Dim sum foods were originated in Southern China and include a wide range of light dishes served either in a small steam basket or on a small plate since the dishes come in small portions. Including meat, seafood, vegetable and desert dishes, dim sum cuisine also comes with various dumplings, spare ribs, congee and rice noodle rolls. The downtown
Seattle area has several establishments that serve dim sum fare.
Four Seas Restaurant
The Four Seas Restaurant is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving Chinese cuisine in Seattle since 1960. The casual atmosphere of the dining room reflects Asia in its decorations and paintings. Regarded by local patrons as one of the most prominent Chinese restaurants in the community, Four Seas provides catering, banquet, delivery and full bar services. Lunch and dinner are prepared using recipes of Cantonese and Mandarin styles of cooking. Dim sum items on the menu include dumplings such as pot stickers, garlic and pan-fried spare ribs, and deep fried squid.
Four Seas Restaurant
714 S. King St.
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 682-4900
fourseasrestaurant.com
House of Hong Restaurant
House of Hong restaurant serves Pan-Asian and Chinese cuisine that includes dim sum. First opened in 1980, the House of Hong serves breakfast in addition to lunch and dinner which is unique to restaurants that serve Asian fare. Reservations are recommended and beer, wine and liquor are served. House of Hong was named "Best Dim Sum" by KING 5's Best of Western Washington Viewer's Poll in 2008. Dim sum items include a chef's combination platter, salty pepper spare rib, grilled spare rib, deep fried squid, deluxe spring roll and homemade pot stickers.
House of Hong Restaurant
409 8th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-7997
houseofhong.com
O'Asian Kitchen + Lounge
O'Asian Kitchen + Lounge is nestled in the middle of the corporate sector in the heart of downtown Seattle. Private dining is available in either the board room, jasmine room or the Phoenix & dragon room with a customized prix fixe menu. The interior of this restaurant is elegantly designed with soft lighting, a lounge with luxurious furnishings and modern décor. Dim sum is served Monday through Friday after 5:30 p.m., and from 10 a.m. on weekends. The dim sum menu has over 60 items to choose from and are made fresh, in-house daily.
O'Asian Kitchen + Lounge
800 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 264-1789
oasiankitchen.com
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About the Author:
Based in St. Louis, Dionna Harding has been writing professionally since 2009, penning articles and information for various websites. Harding holds a Master of Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-St.Louis.
