Uptown China Restaurant
(206) 285-7710
200 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle,
WA
98109
47.6199
-122.3565
Neighborhoods: Lower Queen Anne, Magnolia / Queen Anne
What People Are Saying About Uptown China Restaurant
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The Scene
The interior is nothing out of the ordinary--nondescript white walls and early '90s accents mask what feels like a former office space--but it doesn't detract from the experience. While the bar side fills with revelers before and after Key Arena and Seattle Center events, the restaurant's tables are full of families and neighborhood locals. Service is generally quick, though can flag when there's a crowd.
The Food
Though not authentic by any means, the menu is dominated by classics that will satisfy any deep cravngs for Chinese food. Most of the menu goes above and beyond the usual humdrum: General Tso's chicken comes with large, satisfying hunks of white meat and a thick, tangy sauce, while the juicy yin and yang prawns, a perpetual special, are enlivened by sweet and spicy flavors. Skip the mediocre appetizers in favor of well-executed hot and sour soup served by the cup.
User Reviews
Anonymous
January 03, 2009
Don't miss this place just because it isn't in the ID. The food is always great. We especially like the dry sauteed string beans and the crispy prawns with walnuts. And of course the potstickers are not to be missed. Now if they would just bring back the cold noodles in sesame/chilli sauce...
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asianexpertcuisine
November 12, 2008
Ordered a take out and was very disappointed in the quality and quantity of their lunch special. I ordered hot&sour soup was acceptable, chang sa chicken - partially raw (is it ok to eat partially raw chicken?), vegetables were soggy and the spinach was clumped into a bundle, egg roll had no flavor and was not crispy, fried rice was actually not bad but was only good for a couple of bites and then it was gone (a little too stingy on the rice), over all I woudn't recommend this place to any of my friends. Disappointing. I guess back to Subway.
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R1der
November 09, 2008
After reading through the reviews here I decided to give Uptown a try for a date night. The reviews I read here to not match the experience we had. In short, we were quite disappointed with this establishment. We arrived to a nearly deserted establishment which seemed odd at first. Turns out we were on the leading edge of the dinner rush. Get there early or expect a serious wait. Parking is slim with no handicap parking availiable at the restraunt. Despite being so quiet there was trash on the floor. We were seated at a table for two butted up against the wall. This resulted in one person having to fight with the wall to eat their food. We started out with the vegatable spring roll appetizer. The rolls were nicely cooked with a crispy exterior and soft interior. The vegetables were finely sliced but had minimal flavoring. The accompanying sauces were of adequate quantity with a nice presentation of mustard dolluped in the sweet sauce. For dinner my date had the Almond Chicken and I had the Sizzling Chicken. As expected, the Almond Chicken was tender with a crispy bread crumb exterior. The sauce was bland and barely warm. The almonds were stale. My Sizzling chicken was disappointingly mild with little sauce. The dish itself was cooked adequately it just lacked flavor. Quantity of both dishes was more than adequate. Good strategy if you choose to eat here is to agree upon on main dish and a side like rice. Unlike most Chinese restraunts all dishes are ala carte. There is no dinner plate that includes an entree, rice, & soup. Everything is seperate. Overall it is below average when compared to other Chinese restraunts in the greater Seattle area. This lackluster rating is primarily due to its price versus lack of quality coupled with a wholly ala carte menu. Restroom facilities mirrored the lack of attention to food quality. I would probably not return on another date night.
read full reviewThe Details on Uptown China Restaurant
When to Go:
Moderately priced lunchtime combos please both the palate and the pocketbook; all combos include an entree of the customer's choice, soup and an egg roll.
What to Drink:
Complimentary green tea of course, but this spot also offers a full bar and a decent beer and wine selection. The tasty house cosmopolitan is so large that it comes with a spillover glass.
The Extras:
Free delivery is offered to downtown, Queen Anne and Belltown between 5pm and 9:30pm; there's a minimum $20 order.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Food Delivery
