Seattle Dumpling

The dumplings were very very good and if you're a vegetarian, then the mushroom dumplings are perfect. The noodles were decent and my partner liked the buns ok, but the dumplings were the stand out as the name would suggest. There's not a ton of space inside to sit, but there's options outside. It's tucked into the market maze near Elliot's oysters. You order at the counter but the server was able to tell me all the vegetarian options and brought our food outside to us, which was kind. The vegetarian options are the sesame noodles and the mushroom dumplings.

While walking around Pike Place Market, I spotted a woman carrying a to-go bowl labeled "Handmade Dumplings." I asked her where she got it from and she kindly described the location of this restaurant. Another person was with her chimed in, raving about how good the food was. Their testimony sent me on a side quest. She said it was by the original Starbucks, but I decided to take a shortcut through an alley vs. the main road (Pike Place). That detour landed us at the back of the building, where we bumped into a local who told us about a hidden spot on top of the building with a stunning view of the city. Lol! We followed his directions and stayed there for a few minutes for some photos before continuing our search. After discovering this place, from the posterior section of the building, I eagerly placed my order: Chicken Dumpling Noodles. How was it?! AMAZING! It was so fresh and flavorful. I could tell that both the noodles and dumplings were made from scratch. On the table, they offered a variety of condiments, but all I needed was a little chili oil to give it an extra kick. Final Score: 5-stars! Side quest mission accomplished. I highly recommend this spot :)

After getting off the plane in Seattle then checking into our hotel downtown, it was time for a small late lunch before our anniversary dinner! What was on the menu for a cool, balmy, overcast day? Dumplings of course, of the Seattle kind! Seattle Dumpling Co. is a tiny shop at the back lot of shops on the famous Pike Place. You can almost miss it! The menu is small but focused on two main things - noodles, and of course their specialty, dumplings! Needing some warmth and sustenance wifey & I ordered: -Beef Noodle Soup ('light' spicy) - $13.99 -Chicken Dumpling Noodle - $12.99 -Chive Pork Dumpling - $12.99 There's a few barstools on the inside of the shop, and a couple of small tables right outside for some al fresco dining. We sat outside this time, oh that beautiful air! Took about 15 minutes for our order, enough time to take in that Seattle vibe! Oh boy, you can't fight the quality of Seattle Dumpling Co.'s noodles & dumpling wrap! Can tell they were made in house - not too thick, but still with a nice bite! Noodles were great to slurp on a semi-chilly day! Can't go wrong with a plate of dumplings either! When wifey chose 'light' spicy on her Beef Noodle Soup, she was in for an awakening LOL! Their chili oil added to the broth was spicy indeed! Almost too much for her to finish it all! So be careful if choosing a spice level! Might be better just to add chili oil, vinegar, or soy sauce at your own convenience. All three condiments are available for use. Other than the spiciness she loved the noodles! Beef was nice and tender as well. I on the other hand thrived on adding extra chili oil to my bowl of Chicken Dumpling Noodles. So very good! Noodles were delicious, broth was light but still full of flavor, and a healthy amount of chicken dumplings were included in my bowl. I easily had 6-7 good sized dumplings as a serving! Let's not forget the order of Chive Pork Dumplings as well. Oh my so tasty with a dip into chili oil and black vinegar! UMAMI in a bite! So good with the pork filling AND tons of chives. I LOVE chives! I nearly finished the entire plate of these dumplings myself! We got 10 good-sized dumplings in an order, I easily finished 8 of them like Celine Dion - ALL BY MYSELFFFFF....HA! Value is there at the Seattle Dumpling Co. too - few frills, basically a takeout & eat establishment...unless you eat-in & eat fast LOL! I imaging on a busy lunch hour the place is hoppin'. Good pricing for being on touristy Pike Place! They do specialize in takeout, I think on our next visit there I'll be taking some dumplings home on the plane! If the dumplings even make it to the airport!

Delicious and inexpensive in an otherwise overpriced tourist trap of an area. The pork and shrimp dumplings were nicely done and the pork steamed buns were some of the best I've had anywhere.

Seen their sign everytime I walked by the original pike Starbuck store in pike. It's located inside the alley way after starbuck pike store. Restroom is outside. Seating area: limited indoor and outdoor seating. Parking: you know pike place market. Very limited. We ordered: Pork Xiao Long pao Bean paste pork noddle The taste were actually pretty good. Chili sauce, vinegar and soy sauce are ready on the bar seating area inside. The people that serving don't look very happy.