Moon Temple Restaurant
(206) 633-4280
2108 N 45TH St
Seattle,
WA
98103
47.6615
-122.3334
Neighborhoods: Wallingford, Lake Union
What People Are Saying About Moon Temple Restaurant
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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.
User Reviews
jeffofLaConner
November 14, 2008
For those living near the university, Moon Temple provides an increasingly rare necessity: good Chinese food like you had when you were a kid. Of course, if you are a kid, this cuisine was the staple of your parent's misspent youth. A culinary journey into the past. We enjoyed a variety of take-out dishes for a family feast and everything was just right. Mongolian beef and orange chicken were delicious...it seemed to me the serving size was a little small, but we were splitting these five ways; the serving size were probably perfect for four. The fried rice was just right and the BBQ egg foo young was the soul food of my childhood. We asked for white rice for four and got enough for eight! I can't believe that this site doesn't permit me to tell you that the fried dumplings filled with sausage were excellent, just because the name includes a synonym for funny cigarettes! Thai seems to have overtaken mainstream Chinese and many of the remaining Chinese restaurants feel obligated to put a froo froo spin on the traditional cuisine... its hard to find a restaurant like this with the usual mandarin dishes done to perfection. Get yours today!
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Anonymous
June 19, 2008
The setting is a bit divey, but the service is fun and prompt. The food is pretty typical Chinese food with a lot of choices. The drinks are super stiff and cheap, you definitely get your money's worth in the booze department. There is a back room to have private space with friends and play darts.
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minnesotan_1981
July 25, 2007
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.
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Know Before You Go:
Closing time is ambiguous, particularly on Sundays, when the bartenders often close the doors before midnight.
The Extras:
The back room isn't just for crowd overflow; ask the staff about reserving the space for debauched birthday parties.
Parking:
The lot on Meridian (just behind the restaurant) is reserved for customers.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Cheap Eats, Private Rooms
