Moon Temple Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98103-6902
Phone: (206) 633-4280
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Meridian Avenue N
- Hours:
- Mon-Thur 4pm-11pm , Fri-Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Moon Temple Restaurant – by Hannah Levin
The Scene
While the dining room is simple and sedate, with its serene tank of koi and cordial service, the adjoining lounge is a boisterous, kitschy den of iniquity, complete with pull-tabs, heavy-metal jukebox and cranky drag queens. Regardless of which nook is chosen, the staff remembers its inhabitants and remains calm, even on busy weekend nights.
The Food
Cocktails are straightforward and dive-bar stiff, but dining options are surprisingly broad and well-executed--ingredients are fresh, sauces are pitch-perfect and staff are more than happy to accommodate modifications for low-fat or vegan diners. The generous portion of soft peanut won tons is a rich and reliable starter and the classic entrees rarely disappoint. Spicy choices like kung pao chicken and Mongolian beef are some of the best in the city, while the crispy tofu dressed with a rich hoisin sauce is a consistent delight.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoClosing time is ambiguous, particularly on Sundays, when the bartenders often close the doors before midnight.
The ExtrasThe back room isn't just for crowd overflow; ask the staff about reserving the space for debauched birthday parties.
ParkingThe lot on Meridian (just behind the restaurant) is reserved for customers.
User Reviews for Moon Temple Restaurant
07/25/2007 Posted by minnesotan_1981
Food was average. The Spare Ribs were tiny and fatty...but the crab wontons were good. The Sweet and Sour Chicken and Orange Beef were average, but with hardly any veggies. (2 pieces of broccoli with the beef). BUT...the few veggies that were there were not overcooked at all...in fact, perfectly crisp tender.
08/15/2006 Posted by zorajona
We came in from the back door and sat in the lounge as we were unaware there was a dinning room on the other side. The lounge is classic dive bar with stiff drinks. The food was quickly served and was good, but not great. A place you would hang out with friends or long time love, not so much for first dates.
Pros: stiff drinks, dive bar casual, quick service
Cons: dive bar dirty
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