Mama Gao's food truly stands out for its authenticity and flavor. Each dish takes me back to the familiar and comforting tastes of my childhood, reminding me of the meals my mother used to cook.

One of the best dumplings I've ever had it.

Food was yummy. We went for an early lunch and sat right down. Service was prompt and professional. I had Thai greenbeans, such big portions, like a family dish, a great deal.

It was a really enjoyable experience! The food was all very good. Kind of pricey, but it’s a good location and they give you a lot of food so it evens out. I was pleasantly surprised with how many wontons were in my wonton soup. 6-7! The “vegetable egg roll” was delicious, but it was definitely a spring roll and you only get one. So I may not get that again. My husband got the sweet and sour chicken with chow mein. The wonton soup had a fish baste.

Came here because we saw some decent reviews on Google. It was a Saturday afternoon when we came. The food was ok. Soup dumplings were a bit cold by the time we received our order. The entire order took a while to be prepared, and it turns out the crepe was the hold up. Felt like the kitchen could’ve timed the rest of the items better to keep everything fresh/hot. The pan-seared buns were actually far juicier and tastier than the soup dumplings and definitely the start of the meal. They also sell frozen items as well.

We came here because of a friend’s recommendation, and it turned out to be great! We enjoyed the fried soup dumplings, steamed soup dumplings and Jian Bing. Those dumplings were very juicy. The side dishes such as cucumber and sichuan cabbage were also pretty good. It’s a nice place for a quick bite.

Peony offers an upscale Chinese dining experience, with prices reflective of the generous portions. The cuisine stays true to its roots, though some dishes cater to American tastes. Beware of the beef ribeye fried rice, though—it's hit or miss. Last time, it was exceptional; this time, the beef had a hint of sourness. The restaurant’s vibe is uniquely appealing for a Chinese eatery, but the service could use improvement, which seems to be common in the area. Convenient parking nearby makes it a spot worth trying.

We ended up eating family-style at this location, having some of the spicy crispy fish fillet, mapo tofu w/ pork, eggplant w/ beans, pork soup dumplings, and ribeye steak with rice The concept of including a rice dish to eat some of the other dishes with was smart because none of the other dishes came with rice I thought the mapo tofu was the best of these. It wasn’t really spicy - definitely more on the sweet side, but I thought the flavor really came through here. Both the tofu and the pork were pretty fantastic as well Surprisingly, I also enjoyed the eggplant and green beans. Normally, I don’t like eggplant, but the fact that it was good here was impressive. I liked how soft it became after cooking I can’t say I liked the other things I had though The soup dumplings were fine, but they were certainly lacking on the soup. The pork wasn’t that great either The ribeye steak included in the rice didn’t taste well cooked at all - it was difficult to break apart and not very good With the spicy & crispy fish fillet - I liked the spice level, and the inside was pretty good, but I thought the breading was light and the spice being a dry spice made it difficult to eat more than a couple, even mixing it with rice. This place is quite expensive - as most of our dishes were over 25 dollars. I don’t think it’s worth that price Overall, definitely not one of the top-tier Chinese food I’ve had, but not the worst either. 6.5/10

Thank you Queena and team! This place is a true gem! A small family run spot with a big impact! I had honey walnut prawns with house fried rice. The rice was perfectly authentic and packed with flavor. The prawns were absolutely delicious! The shrimp toast is an east coast favorite definitely try it as it made my heart happy it was sooo good! iAlso the house made chili oil 😍 don’t forget to get a cocktail while you wait! 10/10 Ty!

I recently dined at Best Wok with my team, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience! As a group that primarily ordered vegan items, we were thrilled with the variety and quality of the dishes. One standout dish was the Hot and Spicy Hunan Tofu. It was absolutely amazing—perfectly spiced and packed with flavour. The ambiance was inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. If you’re in Bellevue and looking for a great place to enjoy vegan Chinese cuisine, I highly recommend Best Wok. You won’t be disappointed!

Had a quick lunch here today and ordered the Mao's pork belly and wood ear mushrooms with garlic sauce. Came with a side of rice. Food was super tasty (albeit super spicy) and would 100% come here again! Service was quick and friendly and they packaged my leftovers for me.

This place is solid. I think they’re fairly new. Went for some lunch and it was not very busy. The food was really good and tasty. Really enjoyed the duck. Service was quick and nice.

We stopped by this place for lunch at around noon. There were tongs and bowls right at the door. They offered variety of vegetables, mushrooms, meat, seafood and many kind of noodles, and even duck blood. After picking the food, you could choose with broth or dry, weigh and pay by lb. Mine was 1.5 lbs and I couldn’t even finish. I chose only one of each. My husband bowl was 2.3 lbs and it was barely any broth. We both got beef broth with level 3 spicy. The broth had good favor but little too salty for me. Spicy level was good and not too crazy for me at level 3. There was a sauce area which was kinda nice but the soup was too salty to use the sauce. I was kinda concerned about freshness of food in fridge. It seemed it wasn’t cold enough. Some of the meat are placed right at the fridge door. And because the place was so busy so it seemed like the door was never closed. After sitting down, the place got really busy. People were waiting to get food and then there were people were waiting to get the table. Wondering what if their food was ready and didn’t even have the table. Also, It was very hard to hear when they called that the food was ready. I hope they have a different system for it. Overall, it was nice to try but not worthy to comeback.

Tip: you can weigh your bowl any time while choosing your ingredients- you don’t have to wait til the end to weigh. I really really enjoyed this spot. Really fun choosing what you want in your bowl. Lot of noodles/starch options. Lot of protein options (tofu, meat, seafood, poultry). Want just one muscle or one meatball? Go for it! Want a lot of tofu? Totally up to you! Lots of veggie options too. Tasted the beef broth and tomato broth and they were so flavorful. Love the sauce bar as well! I will be back when they have the Tom yum back in stock.

Very close to Seattle Art Muesum. Not an authentic Chinese restaurant for Chinese but still very tasty. Highly recommend DanDan Noodle and spicy beef. Staffs are also friendly and welcoming.

Food was prepared very well. All the dishes served looked almost exactly as they did on the menu. Service was quick and the portion size was not too big and not too small. Price was also very fair.

Update: 5/1/25 back today ordered our regular beef chow fun my favorite, and the boiled beef with chili sauce still bubbling when it came out hubby loved the beef as well as the boiled fish version of this. Just good amount of spice. Must try if you eating there. We took home the boiled beef use the sauce to add tofu to make another meal for and it’s as good as eating in the restaurant. This is our go to place when we craving for Chinese comfort foods. Love the family that run this place. They treat you like close friend!! ❤️ We ate here twice already, both times the foods were fresh and tasty. Good Chinese comfort foods, we ordered the dry beef chow fun and a szychuen beef combo for lunch on our first visit, we finished both and loved them so much we came for dinner 2 days later we had spicy fish and Singapore noodle w shrimps both were great too. You can ask for less salt if you prefer, they are very flexible. Lot of returned customers came here so you know they are good and consistently making fresh & tasty foods. I don’t mind eat here everyday if I am near by. Very friendly family work here, give them a try if you re in the neighborhood, you will keep coming for more to try others because they cooked everything into perfection!!

Generous portions, fresh ingredients, very reasonable pricing and incredibly yummy! Combine that with the genuine kindness they show every time you walk in the door and you can't lose! Today we had the Kung Pao Beef, Almond Fried Chicken and BBQ pork fried rice. You can taste that the rice was made on a well seasoned grill, just like it should be! I am really picky about where I spend money if I'm eating out, but I am happy to spend it here. I cannot believe that there is never a mile long wait to get a table!

If you’re craving Chinese takeout, this is the spot. I don’t like most places’ orange chicken but theirs is lightly breaded and crispy in a real orange sauce. Their fried rices (we’ve tried a few) are all great, so is their beef chow fun.

Ordered several items for guests I was having over. Everything was absolutely amazing. The chicken was super crispy on the outside (even with being marinated in sauce) and extremely juicy on the inside. The mapo tofu tasted like a homemade meal you would want to eat on a cozy day. Would highly recommend to anyone craving Chinese food :)

Cliff notes version: 4 stars for the selection for their happy hour; 3 stars for the overall food. Conflicted about this review. The food was affordable but varied greatly in flavor and quality; however, the servers were well attentive and the restaurant was clean. I thoroughly enjoyed the dim sum and the spring rolls. The dill dumplings, on the other hand, left something to be desired. The dumpling was dry and overcooked. And, the tam tam noodles were far too sweet -- tasted like you dumped peanut butter into noodles I'd probably come back overall, just avoid a few items.

Nice and clean restaurant but food is pretty mediocre in terms of taste and authenticity. HK Milktea 3.5/5 - not bad but nothing outstanding either. You can find something of similar quality in an Asian market juice box. Shrimp omelette rice with “tomato sauce” 3/5 - the shrimp omelette itself is quite alright in terms of flavor and texture but the advertised tomato sauce was basically ketchup which spells a basic lack of effort. The kitchen could have done a much better job on that tomato sauce mixing a little of ketchup with actual cooked and sliced tomatoes. Just putting ketchup underneath the omelette is plain lazy. Beef noodles 3/5 - the soup was good but the noodles and beef was pretty ordinary in terms of flavor and texture. String beans 1/5 - last dish to be served on our table and the most disappointing. Just by the looks of it from the photo, you can tell it is not appealing at all. No prep work done on cutting the rough edges of it and not much flavor on the dish. Try the same dish in Din Tai Fung and you can tell the difference. Overall, the restaurant has a nice ambience but the food was very mediocre. Definitely could be better if not for a lack of trying on the kitchen’s part.

The food was really tasty! We had leftover sauce after finishing the noodles, and they let us order three more. The scallion pancakes were good as well as the veggie roles. The curry sauce was tasty, but I don’t think I’d pay the $2 upgrade charge to get it next time. I definitely want to come back to try the other flavors. Vegan options clearly marked, and I love how they can open the windows in the restaurant to give you the fresh outdoor air.

Tried this during our visit in Seattle. We tried the signature pork ribs version. The noodles were good and chewy, and the sauce was good. The beef felt overcooked so it's not tender to my liking. The ribs were tender and much better in comparison. We loved the honey chicken wings btw. Very addictive and I couldn't stop eating them! The noodles felt pricey but nonetheless it was a decent place.