Taiwanese bubble tea
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619 S King St International District
206 / 623-9028
-the first shop in Seattle to sell drinks
containing chewy tapioca pearls
no interview available
Chinese cakes and pastries
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620 S Weller St International District
206 / 223-2766
-credit cards not accepted
-English and Cantonese spoken
no interview available
Tropical cakes, pies, and cookies
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6322 6th Ave S Georgetown
206 / 763-1151
281 SW 41st St Renton
425 / 282-4972 website
-Georgetown closed Mondays
-Renton closed Sundays and Mondays
Interview with co-owner, Gregory Callier
Sweet and savory Chinese snacks
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617 S Jackson St International District
206 / 682-2823
no interview available
Hong Kong style small dishes
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664 S Weller S International District
206 / 340-6122 website
-closed Tuesdays
-sweets include egg custard tarts, rice cake, Mexican bun, and Malaysia cake
(a soft steamed cake with coconut milk and brown sugar)
no interview available
Japanese-accented fine pastries
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6015 Phinney Ave Phinney Ridge
206 / 297-3300
5313 Ballard Ave Ballard
206 / 706-3338 website
no interview available
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| bite-sized macarons |
Japanese artisan bakery
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526 S King St International District
206 / 623-4050
1030 Elliott Ave W Queen Anne
206 / 216-2636
1502 145th Pl SE Bellevue
425-641-4050 website
-all closed Sunday and holidays
no interview available
Taiwanese style tea and other drinks
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651 S King St International District 206 / 624-5402 website
-menu in English and Chinese
-karaoke room also available
Interview with manager, Emmerline Wu
Taiwanese and Asian desserts
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522 S King St International District
206 / 682-0389
-closed Sunday and Monday
-going in just for dessert is fine!
Interview with owner, Henry Ku
Chinese desserts, snacks, and cookies
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511A Maynard Ave S International District
(206) 682-3163 website
-credit cards not accepted
-take-out only
Interview with owner, Juliana Lai
ALERT JANUARY 2014:
Mon Hei and neighboring businesses are currently closed due to massive damage caused by a 12/24/13 fire on the upper floors of the bakery building.
Chinese / Hong Kong style bakery
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669 S King St International District
206 / 624-4156 website
-closed Tuesdays
-signs in Chinese, English, Vietnamese
Interview with manager, Annie Fok
Chinese snacks and dried fruits
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601 S King St International District
206 / 624-1684
-preserved fruits and nuts sold by weight
(prices have changed since this interview was recorded; now $7.99-$10.99 / pound)
-samples available
Interview with manager, Vivian Chau
Chinese tofu factory and dim sum
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1913 S Jackson St Central District
206 / 328-8320
-closed Wednesdays
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| custard buns |
no interview available
Taiwanese tea and Pan-Asian treats
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519 6th Ave S International District
206 / 447-8098
4508 University Way University District
website
Interview with owner, I-miun Liu
Hong Kong style desserts
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416 5th Ave S International District
206 / 682-0908
-closed Mondays
No interview available
Tea, coffee and Japanese pastries
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605 S Main St International District
206 / 223-9242 website
-pastry selection varies day-to-day
-English and (often) Japanese spoken
-steps at entrance and in inside
Interview with owner, Jan Johnson
Contemporary Asian desserts
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520 S Jackson St International District
206 / 682-7211 website
-closed Sundays
-creative offerings include black tea
creme brulee and red tea tiramisu
no interview available
Historic Japanese confectionery
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522 S Main St International District
-closed in 1978
Hong Kong style street treats
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419 6th Ave S International District
206 / 682-1267 website
-newly expanded with extra seats
Interview with owner, Tom Dang
Fortune cookie factory
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800 S Weller St International District
206 / 623-0801 website
-closed Sunday
-credit cards not accepted
-take-out only
Interview with company president, Tim Louie
