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Jin Huang - Reviews
409 8th Ave S, 98104 Seattle
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
9
Authentic Hot Pot Rice & Great Portions
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. It's a cosy place that serves very authentic hot pot rice. The portion size is great, and the fried beef rice noodle had good “wok gas”!
I will definitely come back again.
- hot pot rice9
- portion size9
- fried beef rice noodle9
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- Family Dinner
Group Type
- Family
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Noise Level
- Quiet
8
Duck, Broccoli, and Slippery Floors
My laid-back family of 3 visited for a quiet Thanksgiving dinner. We enjoyed half a duck, which was tastier than turkey, featuring crunchy skin and a great sauce, though it was a bit too oily for my taste. The Chinese broccoli stir-fry with tons of garlic was awesome, and the S'pore curry fried noodle dish remains our favorite, ordered every time.
The service was great. However, diners should be very careful with the slippery tile floor covered with grease; the entire restaurant should be covered with carpet for safety.
- half of a duck8
- crunchy skin9
- sauce7
- oily4
- slippery tile floor2
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Takeout
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
6
Great Food, Terrible Organization
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was great, but the organization was terrible. If you stand in line for take out, don't expect to be served in order.
It seemed like their friends were served first, and then the people who complained the loudest. The service aspect of my visit was definitely a low point.
- food9
- organization2
- take out2
- service order2
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Group Size
- Solo
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
2
Long Wait for Dine-In, Order Takeout Instead
As the first party to arrive and the only ones dining in, we were surprised to wait 35 minutes for our first dish. This is an insane amount of time to wait for food. I had to ask the wait staff to check on our order, and it seemed they were prioritizing to-go orders.
My recommendation is to just order take out and skip dine-in. Management, please address the issues with dine-in customer service.
- wait time1
- to-go orders2
- dine-in customers1
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
Noise Level
- Moderate
1
Terrible Service, Food Never Arrived
My experience at this restaurant was overall bad. We waited for 30 minutes, and our food never arrived, while other people who came after us received theirs. To make matters worse, no one came to check on us.
The service was unbelievable and terrible. I would not recommend going to this restaurant.
- waiting time1
- food arrival1
- staff attention1
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
8
Service Issues Resolved by Owner's Accountability
My experience at this restaurant was initially very negative. The server charged my card an extra tip after I had already left a cash tip on the table. Furthermore, the server was pressing me to put in a bigger tip.
To compound these issues, they missed 4 orders of food. This is not a good business practice. However, after speaking directly with the owner, who assured me he was working to resolve the situation, I truly appreciated the effort he put in to making things right.
That demonstrates accountability and good business practice.
- owner9
- effort9
- accountability9
- extra tip1
- bigger tip2
- orders of food2
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Noise Level
- Moderate
3
Disappointing Service and So-So Food
My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. The service was terrible; they seemed to force me to choose from a limited meal menu, even though the restaurant wasn't full. The taste of the food was just so-so.
- taste5
- service2
- limited meal menu3
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
6
Inconsistent Service, Decent BBQ
I've been here 3 times, and oddly, the serving staff never seems to want to sit you. I've always had to badger them into a table; it's not enough to talk to them or make eye contact. Today was no exception.
Three of us went in, and there were four open tables. We asked the roaming wait staff a few times for a table and got brushed off each time, waiting around for 10 minutes in hopes of getting service. The place wasn't busy, and the wait staff had time to chat with each other as they walked around.
I've never had such a weird experience at any other place in CID. On the plus side, the BBQ is reasonable. I would skip dining in and get take out instead, as the BBQ counter is always very responsive.
- BBQ7
- take out8
- BBQ counter9
- serving staff2
- table2
- wait staff2
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
7
Inconsistent Cantonese Experience
My experience at this low-key Cantonese spot has been a mixed bag. Some visits were great, while others were just so-so. I’d generally recommend trying the eel and the claypot rice.
- eel8
- claypot rice8
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
10
Exceptional Experience, Highly Recommended!
My experience at this restaurant truly exceeded my expectations! The food was beautifully presented, and the care and attention paid to each dish were evident, with generous portions. The service was excellent, and the staff were welcoming and attentive.
The environment was clean, tidy, stylish, and comfortable. It offered great value, making it perfect for gatherings with friends or family. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend it!
- food10
- generous portions9
- service10
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