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22315 Hwy 99, #E
Edmonds, WA 98026

Mon-Thu, Sun 10:00 am – 9:30 pm
Fri-Sat 10:00 am – 10:30 pm

This place is my go to spot for congee in the North end. Rock Cod Congee is my favorite item on the menu here. Always perfectly seasoned and the cod is always smooth and almost fall apart tender. The wontons are also probably the best in the north end. Just depending on if I want something more filling I would go for this in a heartbeat. The wontons are not as big as Mike’s but the flavor in them is undeniably good (plenty of shrimp in the wontons).

Everyone that comes here probably has the same first impressions…this place looks like Mike’s Noodle House. The color and the faux brick walls look very similar; however, it’s not just the look the food itself is very similar which leads me to wonder if they share some kind of common ownership or cooks. But whatever, it’s all good food. There are some minor differences you will notice, price-wise it is a little bit more expensive but you can take advantage of the free and plentiful parking here. Mike’s on the other hand there is only street parking that will run you $2.50/hour (and that’s if you find a parking spot). By avoiding the parking cost it will probably be cheaper coming here (depending on what part of the city you live in). These guys are normally not as busy as Mike’s, which means no waiting for a seat…Yeah!

I got my food to go this time but was afraid of spillage in my car (specially with the liquid menu items). However, they packed everything securely in tightly sealed plastic containers. Not a single drop spilled on the way home.

Note – Don’t forget a little white pepper will give it a very nice kick. Min charge of $15 for credit cards otherwise a $.30 charge will be applied.

Yelp – 4/5 Stars (60 Ratings)

King Noodle (formerly Homestyle Hong Kong Cafe)
615 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Fri-Sat 11:00 am – 12:00 am

I normally would not do a review of a place this new but I was very impressed with the food at this place. Concept is pretty cool as well. Upon sitting down instead of getting a normal menu you receive a pencil/crayon and a paper menu with check boxes. You select the type of noodle, broth, protein and veggies for your order…kind of the Subway of Chinese noodle houses. I have been here twice already since its initial open. I had the congee with fish and fish cakes the first time and rice noodles, Szechuan broth, bean sprouts, and beef and fish balls the second time. Both were awesome! And amazingly cheap…for under $10 you can get a noodle soup with your choice of veggies and protein ($6.99) or congee with your choice of 2 proteins ($5.99). I am a little torn now. Prior to coming to this place I was all for Mike’s Noodle House as the best congee in the city but this place definitely gives Mike’s a run for the money (especially because of the customization options and lower price point).

Yelp – 4/5 Stars (21 Ratings)

Noodle King – Congee

418 Maynard Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Tue-Thu, Sun 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Fri-Sat 9:30 am – 9:00 pm

This is my go to spot for congee in the Seattle area.  I have never been disappointed with the cod congee here, except for when they run out.   For those who are not familiar with what congee is, it is soupy white rice dish also commonly known as porridge.  Doesn’t sound too glamorous but it is great for those cold, dreary, rainy Seattle days.

The wonton noodle soup is also one of the best in the Seattle area.  The wontons are meatball sized and well worth the money. For less then $10 you can get a bowl of congee or wonton noodle soup as well as a Chinese doughnut (pretty much just deep fried bread).

Be aware that this place is not the biggest restaurant and during lunch or dinner rush you probably will be waiting a little bit.  No worries though, customer turnover is normally pretty quick.

Yelp – 4/5 Stars (276 Ratings)

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