Dim Sum King

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Dim Sum King
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The restaurant's exterior, 2022
Dim Sum King
Restaurant information
Food type Chinese
Street address617 South Jackson Street
CitySeattle
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98104
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 47°35′56.6″N122°19′32.2″W / 47.599056°N 122.325611°W / 47.599056; -122.325611
Website dimsumkingwa.com

Dim Sum King is a Chinese restaurant in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.

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Description

The restaurant offers dim sum a la carte; the menu has included thousand year egg congee and egg tarts. [1] Seattle Refined's list of women-owned businesses says, "Fast service and inexpensive prices make this spot a go-to for people on the run with a craving for dumplings, buns and egg tarts." [2]

History

In 2020, the restaurant closed temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic and was vandalized. [3] [4] [5] The restaurant's exterior was painted by local artists. [6] [7] Additionally, a car crashed into the restaurant, injuring seven people. [8] [9] [10] [11]

Reception

Leonardo David Raymundo and Ryan Lee included the restaurant in Eater Seattle 's 2021 list of "14 Delightful Dim Sum Restaurants in the Seattle Area". [1]

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References

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