Okay, here’s my take on a blog post about my dim sum experience in Seattle’s Chinatown, following your instructions and the provided examples.
Alright, let’s talk dim sum! I hit up Chinatown in Seattle last weekend, craving some good ol’ dumplings and tea. Figured I’d share the adventure.
First things first, I did a quick Google search. You know, the usual “best dim sum Chinatown Seattle” type of thing. A few places popped up, but I decided to go with the one that had the most consistently good reviews and looked busy in the photos – always a good sign, right?
I jumped in the car. Parking in Chinatown can be a pain, so I ended up circling around for a solid 15 minutes before snagging a spot a few blocks away. Hey, good dim sum is worth the walk.
The restaurant was PACKED. I had to wait like 20 minutes to get a table. While I waited, I just stood near the door, scoping out what everyone else was ordering. That’s my pro tip right there – visual research! Saw a couple of dishes I definitely wanted to try.
Finally got seated! The servers were hustling, pushing those carts piled high with bamboo steamers. It was chaotic, loud, and exactly what I wanted. I flagged down the first cart that looked promising.
- Har Gow (shrimp dumplings): These were a must. Juicy shrimp, delicate wrapper. No complaints.
- Siu Mai (pork dumplings): Can’t go wrong with the classics. Good flavor, but maybe a little dry. Needed more soy sauce.
- Char Siu Bao (BBQ pork buns): These were fluffy and sweet. The pork filling was on point. Definitely a highlight.
- Chicken Feet: I know, I know, it’s not for everyone. But I love ’em. These were braised perfectly, fall-off-the-bone tender.
I also grabbed a plate of something I thought was spare ribs. Turns out it was tripe. Whoops! It wasn’t bad, just…unexpected. Live and learn, I guess.
The tea was good, just your standard jasmine tea. Kept the cup full, which I appreciated.
Overall, the dim sum was pretty solid. Not the best I’ve ever had, but definitely worth the trip. The atmosphere was fun, the food was decent, and the price was right.
Finished up, paid the bill, and headed back to the car, full and happy. Definitely gonna go back sometime soon. Maybe next time I’ll bring a friend, so we can try even more stuff.
Oh, and next time, I’m double-checking what I’m ordering before it lands on my table. Lesson learned about the tripe!
