Showing posts with label International District. Show all posts
Showing posts with label International District. Show all posts

Ambrosia Cafe




   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
  

Cake House, My Favorite

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      


Dim Sum King





 
  
Sweet and savory Chinese snacks
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617 S Jackson St    International District   
206 / 682-2823                        
  
no interview available    



Duk Li Dim Sum

 
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

Fuji Bakery

    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  

Gossip Espresso & Tea





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

Henry's Taiwan Plus





     
  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

Liana Cafe House

    







    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

New An Dong


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

Oasis Tea Zone


    


 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

Pacific Cafe Hong Kong Kitchen





Hong Kong style desserts
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416 5th Ave S         International District   
206 / 682-0908                           

-closed Mondays

No interview available 

Panama Hotel Tea and Coffee House




  
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

Red Lantern



  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       

Sagamiya





  
Historic Japanese confectionery
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522 S Main St   International District 

-closed in 1978      


Sub Sand




  


    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


Sun Bakery & Cafe




  


   Vietnamese breads, cakes, and pastries
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    658 S Jackson St           International District 
    206 / 622-9288                        
    
   no interview available      

Tsue Chong




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

Uwajimaya





  
Pan-Asian snacks, pastry, and candy
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600 5th Ave S           International District   
206 / 624-6248                             website
  

No interview available

Yick Fung






Chinese snacks display
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718 S King St          International District
206 / 623-5124 x133      tour information
  
-enter by joining a Wing Luke tour
-take a look through the windows anytime 
  
    
Both Howard King and Jimmy Mar passed away after this interview was recorded.  

Interview with tour guide, Howard King

Yummy House Bakery





  
Hong Kong style cakes and breads
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522 6th Ave S         International District   
or 515 S Weller St 
206 / 340-8838                           website
  
-English and Cantonese spoken      


Interview with owner, Karen Poon