(206) 264-1789
800 5th Ave # 1
Seattle,
WA
98104
47.605133
-122.330498
Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Downtown
Price:
$$
Last updated 6.09.09
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Brunch, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About O'Asian Kitchen
Featured Review
Anna Roth
Contributor
In Short – The sprawling, cavernous dining room might be set back from the street in an office building, but the inside is far from corporate. Sleek stylized furniture and traditional Asian accents enhance the modern black-and-red design of the room. At lunch, business types pick from circulating dim sum carts bearing standard-issue dumplings, sticky rice, egg rolls and other small bites. Dinner's longer menu offers dishes like honey walnut prawns, shark bone soup and Peking duck.
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Dim sum first-timers can consult the handy guide in the front of the menu, outlining the traditional customs.
- What to Drink:
- Try Monkey Pick Tea, an exotic tea legendarily picked by monkeys, which comes with its own special ceremony. Or try an Asian themed cocktail, such as the lychee martini made with lychee juice and vodka.
- Parking:
- Free all day weekends and weekdays after 5:30pm; during the day it's a third off with validation.
- Happy Hour:
- From 4pm to midnight Mon-Fri and all day Sat-Sun, offering deals on appetizers, tap beer, house wine and a specialty cocktail of the day.
- Private Rooms:
- A board room seats 24 including free wi-fi, smaller private dining rooms are also available.
Not worth the money (overpriced) and the hassle of parking.
by chensi at Citysearch
I went to this restaurant after reading some of the review.
First the place is so dark that if I ever go back there again which I doubt that I would I have to remember to bring along a flash light.
Secondly, they do not know anything about Chinese eating etiquette. One does not eat Chinese food off a plate. It is very bad manners to do that. Proper Chinese manner calls for putting the food in your bowl and eat it from the bowI and never from the plate which is for bones. I had to ask for the bowls.
I will not be going back there soon.
A rare good Asian restaurant in seattle, thank socialdealmap
by Mattmiller1983 at Citysearch
I came to this place for dinner one month ago with a huge discount from Social Deal Map (socialdealmap com). I was not having high expectation at the beginning. But it turns out very good. I had ever been to Hongkong years ago, and their food is comparable to those Hongkong ones. Be sure to order their eight jewels hot pot. I like their king scallops as well.
The atmosphere is clean, quiet and warm
USED TO BE A FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT
by MikeAK253 at Citysearch
I eat here a couple times a month. I would go more if I lived closer. This was one of the first places I would take friends if they arrived from out of town. In the past I didn't mind the poor service because the food is good and the restaurant is clean. I ate there today and accidently left my sunglasses. I called 20 minutes after I left the restaurant to see if they would hold them for me until I can get a chance to go back and pick them up. The curly haired manager said he could not find them, when they were in the middle of the table. I guess someone in their staff took "FINDERS KEPPERS" seriously. Dishonest people SUCK! They just lost a loyal customer forever. I hope they know that karma sucks, also. DO NOT DINE HERE!!!
- Pros: Good Food
- Cons: Bad Service
Worst Service Ever
by SeaTownGuy at Citysearch
My friends and I went to O'Asian on the night of their wedding. What was supposed to be a extremely joyous occasion turned into an extremely frustrating one when we received the worst service I could have ever imagined. What made this even more ridiculous was the fact that we were literally the only people in the restaurant. I might almost understand if we had come in late and kept them open, but it was barely 6:00 pm!
From the moment we walked in, the manager at the front was extremely rude. This continued with every server we encountered throughout the evening. Anytime we asked for anything, (whether it was to order something, or simply ask for a fork) we were scoffed at and made to feel like we were bothering them. Again, we were the only people there! I would think they would have been a little happier to get the business.
I was extremely embarrassed, because the restaurant was my recommendation. All of the employees were angry and dismissive and could not seem to get us out fast enough. Now my recommendation is to stay away from this restaurant at all costs.
- Pros: The food was okay
- Cons: Worst service Ever!!! (Seriously)
Always a happy hour treat
by sinbabeyo at Citysearch
I've dined in for dinner only once and it was during the holiday season so the decor was lovely (especially the xmas tree) however the service was very lacking. That's the only time I've had a sub-par experience here. Other than that one negative dining experience, Happy Hour never lets me down!
- Pros: Great food, prices, upscale ambiance
- Cons: not recommended for big parties


