Imperial kitchen and bar

Amazing food and cocktails with a great vibe. The flavors and textures were some of the best we've ever had. Highly recommend the black pepper sauce on any sizzling plate! Happy hour also allows you to try a bunch of tasty treats for a fraction of the price. Bartender was very attentive to our needs. A must return restaurant!

What a wonderful place! Came here for a late night snack after getting into town. Ordered the Lychee martini and the Tokyo old fashioned to drink. The bartender was quick and the drinks were delicious! We ordered the curry fish balls, spam and egg sandwich, and the garlic pepper wings. The curried fish balls I loved, but if you have a texture issue it’s probably not for you. My partner and I love spam! So the sandwich hit the spot. It had soft pillowy bread, gooey egg, and a wonderful saltiness from the spam! The wings were cooked to perfection. If a chicken wing could be succulent, this was it! I would absolutely recommend coming here! Service, food, and atmosphere were wonderful!

Visiting from New Orleans and this place was a vibe for sure! The food was really good. The atmosphere was great & our waiter Joe made us feel at home when he took our song request and played some music for us. I would definitely visit again and recommend this place.

The atmosphere is nice. Lots of neon signs in Chinese, making it feel like being in Hong Kong. The food was OK, but there is A 4% FEE FOR CARD PAYMENT. What made me uncomfortable was that the server did not inform us in advance that they would charge a card fee. We only found out that there was an additional card fee after we paid and asked for the receipt.

After a very long day and night, and not having an appetite since the morning, my boyfriend and I happen upon this place when we left a show early to eat. We ended up accidentally walking 4 blocks the wrong way, so we got here within 10 minutes of their end time for serving food. The place looks amazing with all the neon signs, and the Host greeted us as if we were arriving during normal business hours (no rushing to serve before the cut off, just normal welcoming atmosphere and a genuine willingness to interact.) He immediately offered us a drink and the menu (we had reached our drinking limit by then and let him know. He understood completely.) After we order, the host tells us about their events and drinks, and we even got into a conversation about Gin (it's my favorite spirit). He showed me the Gins he recommends for next time. My boyfriend takes out his phone and starts translating the signs with Google, then we chat with the Host about the origination of the signs and their plans to get more Sports themed signs to entertain sports fan Patrons. The food was perfect and just what we needed, and we are definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more meals. As an Entrepreneur myself, I recognized the very apparent 'Pride of workplace', impeccable customer service, and salesmanship this host had. I was very impressed and they reminded me of some other owners of a restaurant in International District, who are similar with their pride in their work. I absolutely admire fellow young Entrepreneurs/ business owners; I'm in my mid 30s but have always been an Old Soul since I was forced to grow up fast. All I ever wanted to do was work and have responsibilities, and now I'm accomplishing those goals. It's so refreshing to finally be meeting younger professionals—for a while I didn't think they existed! Please support these amazing gentlemen and their growing success.

I came here during happy hour on a Saturday and let me just say, it was lovely! We were greeted right away and we treated very nicely. We ordered the spring rolls, buffalo wings, and the truffle fries. The spring rolls were not greasy at all which was amazing. The truffle fries came with ketchup and truffle aioli and were so flavorful! The shoestring fries were perfectly salted and had just enough truffle flavor. The star of the show in my opinion, were the buffalo wings! When I order buffalo wings, this is what I want to get! They came out steaming and with the most perfect ranch dipping sauce. Super juicy and flavorful! For drinks we got a pomegranate mojito and it wasn’t authentic, but was super yummy. I’m not sure about the full menu, but happy hour was so fun and I look forward to coming back when I come back to Seattle!

We went to this restaurant after randomly stumbling across it while walking around seattle. The food and service were absolutely amazing. The whole vibe of the restaurant was fantastic. I would highly suggest coming here if you are just visiting the city.

I flew in from Austin Texas and wanted my friends and I to have a good dinner. We stumbled upon Imperial and were very pleased. The happy hour menu was great, the entree options were even better! Loved every minute of it. What also made our visit so great was Joe. They were a very attentive server and made sure my friends and I had a great time! We will be returning when we come back! ✨

If you from Hong Kong and craving for Cafe de Coral or fairwood cast iron steak style, this place would be prefer for you. It reminds me of home!!! I wish they include soup with it but I still think it's goood enough. I got the steak and my husband got the wings. It's all the fun when you pour black pepper sauce all over it, and it made that sizzling sound. The server/bartender was so nice and found out he's from Hong Kong too! So we kinda get to speak canto for a little. He was introducing Asian liquor to other people and it's cool to introduce our culture to others The decoration is very Hong Kong style. The only flaw is the bathroom is so far away! I will definitely come back if I am nearby.

Asian here - and if you're looking to support other local Asian businesses: AVOID THIS! We came here on Friday the 13th - didn't know bad luck would hit us here. For context, I was in a party of 5 and we came to this bar in hopes of having a few drinks prior to attending Vue for K-Pop night. From the second we walked in, everything was disastrous. Nobody greeted us and there were 3 workers: 2 men and 1 woman. Never did they ask us how large our party was nor did they greet us. Mind you, it was not a busy night as there only 4 parties here ranging from groups of 2 - 7. Eventually, when we let it be known we existed, they asked if we wanted a table or seats at the bar and we responded with, 'Table'. There's 5 of us and there were no tables that could accommodate our party of 5, so one of our friends grabbed a chair from an empty table and moved it to a table of 4 so we could all sit there. One of the three workers immediately shook his head left to right in frustration/ disappointment. We all saw this. As soon as I saw this, I told my friend to move the chair back and suggested we sit at the bar because, as an Asian American, I've been conditioned to avoid confrontation and be a model minority (obviously, this is dumb af). When we moved the chair back, we went to the far corner of the bar where there were 5 seats available. The same guy who shook his head in frustration/ disappointment used a tone to tell me that we can't sit there because that area wouldn't accommodate us. He told us we had to sit at a different area of the bar because, apparently, the 5 seats we chose wouldn't be good enough for us. I know I should've said something then and then, but I still obliged. Sorry. I avoid confrontation, but yet, here I am writing this (I needed time to process my thoughts and feelings). A different bartender, named Joe, who's amazing, was helping us at this point. I immediately asked him what was wrong with the other guy and Joe tells me that they thought we were going to order food and that there wouldn't have been enough space at the other corner of the bar to accommodate us for such. That's when I tell him that we already ate [though that's besides the point] and that we're only there for drinks. Thank goodness Joe was there because he made the experience shift from disastrous to mediocre because he went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. He ended smoking our friend's whiskey drink whose birthday we were celebrating and was visiting from California. I know this review is rather long, but I'd reckon that if you're looking for a place to have drinks on a Friday night - or any night, avoid this place. It just wasn't that one bartender with the beard who was unfriendly, it was also the woman. They were all Asian which disappoints me because they didn't treat any other patrons like this [who were non-Asians]. I hope it's not internalized-racism, but what do I know - for context, my party were all Asians as so were the workers. To add fuel to the fire, when my friends were trying to use the restroom, the workers never vocalized informed our party that you needed a code to use the restroom. When my friends asked for the code, the workers only pointed to a poster that had the codes written out. They half-assed everything with us. So yeah, aside from Joe, I really hope these other bartenders find a job they actually like because this was far from what anyone - Asian or not - should experience.

Drinks: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5:5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $$ Takeout: yes ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes, M/F Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: limited Ambiance: casual Pros: exceptional customer service Cons: limited vegetarian/vegan options

Came here for dinner with the Wife and really enjoyed my time here. I had great company, food was great, and bartender was an enjoyable conversationalist. I had the local beer "Ranier" and I enjoyed it. My food was so delicious, I left nothing on my plate. Place is clean, it was not too busy and they had great music on. Parking sucks all around here. Dj is set up on weekends. I would recommend and return here.

We came on a weekend nice so I'd expected it to be busier than it was, which maybe should have been a sign. The inside did feel warm and welcoming, but the staff didn't necessarily. They were nice enough, but not considerable friendly. The food was okay, our appetizers were great, but the entrees were a little dull. Drinks were great!

This place feels like someone brought HK Bistro and A+ Hong Kong Kitchen over to Belltown, and then placed those street lights inside the bar area that make you feel like you're living the nightlife in Hong Kong itself. I went here alone to eat on a Saturday night and got seated quickly. There's many tables for 4 people, and ample bar seating. It's very dimly lit inside even with the "city lights" on the ceiling. They serve your regular Hong Kong cafe dishes like French toast, sizzling plates, spaghetti and wings. Whenever I go to places like these, I always have to get a sizzling plate, and here I got their meat lover combo with black pepper sauce on the side. My server did tell me this is a big dish, and wow he wasn't joking! It came with chicken thighs, pork chops and beef steaks (two pieces per meat), a fried egg, some broccoli and a small bowl of rice put on the sizzling pan (which was also sizzling like crazy when I got it to my table). Meat was very tasty and smoky, especially the beef steak which tasted like it had more pepper than the rest. Not complaining though, that was my favorite part of eating this! This was so big that you'd either have to split it with another person or spend almost an hour like I did to finish the whole thing by yourself. In this case, the huge portions justified the high price tag. It's a far walk from the places I know in downtown Seattle, and even farther than the restaurants similar to it in Chinatown, but I'm willing to walk back here and take my time eating their food here again!

I am glad to see there is a HK style cafe spot in Seattle, where they are far and few between. This place does serve delicious food, a little bit of a fusion take, and priced on the way higher end than what I would expect given the small portions. I went here for a Sunday lunch and it was not busy. I got the ribeye with spaghetti with black pepper sauce because black pepper sauce is what I grew up with when I get grilled meats in HK style cafes. Lunch special is $23.95 for this, and I paid an $8 surcharge to sub the soda with a cocktail which is a decent substitution (as most cocktails are $10-15+). The ribeye is pretty good, full of flavor. I was initially hesitant that they cooked it quite well done due to the hot plate, what a waste of meat, but it was still very juicy and not too much fat. The spaghetti is also served in the same hot plate so there were a few bits where it was quite crunchy and flavorful so that was nice. There were steamed veggies too. The black pepper sauce is flavorful but on the saltier side, but I still finished it cause the combination of flavors of the dish was excellent. I just wished for the price, the portions could've been much larger. I was only half full after. The cocktail I got was the Hong Kong slipper which as a midori drink, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Presentation was simple but sufficient. Service is okay. Not expecting much, but I would've appreciated a water refill. Also, prices are high but they further nickle and dime you. They also tack on an additional 4% surcharge for credit card transactions, on top of tax and tip. So what was $23.95 was close to $25. Imagine dinner, the ribeye would be $25.95 before the surcharge. With what looks like half-meal portions, this place is wayyyy too expensive. But the food is good enough that the value only deserves to take off at most 1 star.

The taste and atmosphere are OK. There are still many things that need to be improved. We need to work harder.

Great food at great prices (during happy hour) with quick and kind service made for a great meal. Stopped in here to take advantage of their happy hour specials and it did not disappoint. Wings were cooked well and extremely tasty. The Goya was also delicious. Beers a good deal with quite a few on special. Service was a bit slow at the beginning but understandable as they were bringing out food to a large party. After that though our waiter was extremely friendly and made sure we had all that we needed. If we were staying longer in Seattle I would go back! Inside they have a mixture of high tops and regular tables and a large bar area as well as cool neon Asian signs gracing the walls.

I wish I heard about this place sooner! My girlfriend and I were in the area today and I was looking to find somewhere to eat with a happy hour, and so I discovered Imperial Kitchen while searching on Google Maps. What drew me in were the photos of the interior and the neon signs, and I was excited to check this place out since it was Hong Kong inspired. We came in and were seated right away. There weren't any other customers inside, and so our waiter was very attentive with us. After going through the menu, we ordered the following; Imperial Hot Wings, Truffle Fries, Takoyaki, Corn Cheese, the HongKong Slipper, and the alcoholic HK Iced Tea. Everything we ordered was off the Happy Hour menu except for the HK Iced Tea. Almost every dish was tasty! The wings had a nice tangy flavor, wasn't too spicy though. Truffle fries were DELICIOUS that you didn't have to eat it with the provided sauces. Takoyaki was pretty good too but nothing special, and the corn cheese was just okay, could have been spiced up a bit. My girlfriend ordered the HK Iced Tea but she didn't really like it that much, however, I thought it was good. I gave her my HongKong Slipper instead and she really liked it, it was very tasty with the midori. Both drinks are refreshing. I noticed online that they had a bigger menu, whereas the photos I posted were the only items I saw. Perhaps they had a different lunch/dinner menu depending on the day? I was quite interested in eating their french toast. They have a decent selection of food, but for a Hong Kong inspired place I thought they could've had more Hong Kong street foods. Especially since I felt there were too many western dishes on the menu, I liked the wings but did they really need to have a whole page dedicated to it? Same thing with the burger page online. While it's ultimately up to them on how they want to lead their restaurant, I think they could be more popular with a few changes to their menu and brand marketing. Overall I liked Imperial Kitchen, they're a solid place to come out for happy hour and I would come back again!

This is unacceptable. We had reservation at 12:30pm. We ordered right away. We have been sitting and waiting for our food for 1 hour and 10 minutes as of now. My kids are starving and our food is still not here. I dont know how much longer we have to wait. And it's dead in here. I was so excited to eat at this location because it's so cute with the interior. Im not sure if I should just get up and go to the restaurant next door. I'll give it another 1/2 hour. If anything I will update this review. Update: Still not happy with the service. No one has notified me for the wait, I had to catch the servers attention to tell them our food has not came out 1 and 1/2 hours later. Surprisingly few minutes after that we were served truffle fries, and still had to wait for the rest of the food to come out. By the time my family was done eating 1/2-3/4 of the way, I was the last one left without any food. Also we had another one last dish come at the end and we basically called it quits and left it there. I don't know how this place is functioning but something is not right. Also at another table next to us they also seem to be unhappy as they were also getting food in random times, I can see the disappointment on their faces. For future reference, customers should know the time frame as to when the food will come out. Also it was not busy at all, which has left our whole family with an unhappy experience. The second man who checked us out just kind of brush it off and smiled and said sorry. But honestly it was such a bad experience. When I first came in I thought the restaurant was cute and wanted to bring my friends here for a future night out, now I have to rethink that. I don't think I'll come back. Sorry, it just seemed like they didn't care and didn't check on us whatsoever.

Food was decent, definitely not authentic Hong Kong food. I'm pretty sure it's Mainland Chinese trying to make food in their own way in the name of Hong Kong. I mean it's fine if non-Hong Kongers want to open a Hong Kong restaurant, they just need to learn to cook it in the Hong Kong way, e.g. dip the french toasts in eggs and deep fry please!!! Don't just cook something the way they want and call that Hong Kong food! It is misleading and destroying the name. Service was good though. I did like the atmosphere but it hurts my eyes having all the bright lights in a dark room! Not a restaurant I would make a trip to visit, but I may go again when I'm in the area.

I frequently order from here and love the Hong Kong-style cuisine. The staff is friendly and provides excellent customer service. The drinks are a highlight, especially the Lychee Martini!

Very good food here and still a bit of a hidden gem, meaning that it's not too crowded and you don't have to wait in lines yet. The menu has some nice options and not the ordinary food either.

Came here with a group of friends and we had such a good time! They had a DJ on a Friday night, and he played great music and took song requests. The bartender Joe was super nice and social.

This spot was close to work and one of the few open at lunch time on Saturday for us. My colleague and I ate here and had a good experience. The server was attentive and helpful. He even opened the door for us. The ambiance was kind of like a typical Belltown bar but a little scaled up with more modern decor. The food menu features a variety and they have many more vegetarian options than I realized from their online menu. I still went with the imperial French toast and it was very tasty! They had a lunch special of getting a free fountain beverage with entree purchase so that was nice. My colleague seemed to like her burger and fries too. Overall I'd probably come back for more specials or HH options.

This place is pretty sick! It's hard to find Hong Kong food here in Seattle, this place does it with drinks too! Nice spot to chill and eat! I got the ribeye plate which the portion was plenty. The steak was a good size and for around $24! The service was great, they were attentive and able to give you some good recs! Again, the price for the items aren't bad for the location nowadays. The only downside is that they do close a bit early for being a half bar half restaurant sort of deal. Also, I heard their French toast is fire but gotta go there early enough to get it!

I recently visited Imperial Kitchen and Bar in Seattle and had a fantastic experience. The restaurant is located in a prime location and has a great ambiance. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the service was prompt and efficient. The menu is diverse and offers a wide range of options to choose from. I ordered the Hong Kong-style French toast. The drinks menu is also impressive and had a wide variety of options. The prices are reasonable and the quality of food and service is excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great bar experience in Seattle.

The lo mo... the Peruvian steak dish is really good. However, I enjoy this place more than most of the restaurants on the water front because of the staff at the bar. They're just great. I've been there a few times now and they're so attentive, friendly, and professional.

Me and my woman walked in. It was very dead. We weren't really sure about staying, but a bartender changed our experience and made it a memorable one. The food was good. The bartender was amazing. Would definitely recommend go see Eric. We had softshell crab sandwich really really good really recommended.

Food was tasty and unique. Service was very fast. The seating was no good: The bar surface is way too high for the selected bar stool chairs. About half of the seating in the restaurant is only really suitable for people who have very tall torsos. I recommend to the owner to re-evaluate how the stools interact with the tables and counters - also the upholstery is shedding off... so it's a good time to replace them.

Today was our first visit to Imperial Kitchen and we had fantastic time. The bar is so unique with an antique wooden counter. Our sizzling ribeye special was utterly delicious - enough fat to make it flavorful yet not too much to leave a single bite behind. Our bartender Jo cared about the venue no less than the owner would. He was incredibly welcoming, kind and adventurous with cocktails - thank you so much.

Food was just okay here. Nothing really stood out to us when we came here. Part of this may have been because I expected this to be more of a kitchen but instead, it was more of a bar/lounge. The tables were high and on the smaller side, matching the bar vibes. When we were there, there was a large party that was crowded around the bar, which totally changed the mood. The service was good though - the staff were all super nice!

Really enjoyed Happy hour here. Grabbed chicken sliders and fries, which was tasty! Chicken was cooked just right, fries were not too salty (most truffle fries are). Service was attentive, even tho he was only guy waiting. Prices standard to city food, totally worth it!

Comforting HK style food. The black pepper sauce was delicious with the tofu and vegetables. This is a perfect option for vegetarians. I am glad they're expanding their dietary options. The sizzling meat sauce spaghetti was so comforting and flavors were on point. If you want the most well rounded meal, the udon, beef and vegetable sizzling plate is for you. Joe pours the perfect drinks and is so friendly. The HK French toast is a must!

The staff is really nice. The fries an are good and so is the burger. Other HK items are also good. The chairs were not having worn out covers. But the other interior is nice. The bar is not noisy. The reason for 4* is: 1. They do not have vegetarian options on the menu 2. No healthy substitute for fries The service is slow. So avoid going they when you are busy.

Review in the time of Covid 2023: some tables outside, but this is mostly an indoor place. Great ventilation when the door is open. Great service!! Can't tell you how good the service is. Chill atmosphere. Interesting and varied menu. I look forward to trying more than the burgers, but the burgers were great! Everything hot and fresh, crispy French fries! A dream. Can't recommend this enough. If you want a good, fun, time come here! Cocktails are great.

Great ambiance, food and service was pretty good. Drinks were pretty strong. Loved reading all the signs in chinese.

This is cool little lounge. Dark and low lite. Perfect for a date night. The food is all small plates so you are good to order a few different dishes to share. We tried the house wine and enjoyed it which is a winner for us. A great place to go before and after a concert in downtown Seattle

Had a show at the Crocodile and decided to stop in here before. SO glad we did. The seats are super comfy and the service is amazing. The server was so attentive and kind! Even when he got super busy as the only server, he continued to acknowledge and check on us. For food we got the lomo saltado and the chicken sandwich. The fries have an amazing flavor and we couldn't pinpoint what the flavor is besides super tasty. Furikake maybe?? Yum. The lomo saltado was cooked at a perfect medium as requested. The juicy chicken sandwich had a crazy crispy crust!! Glad we discovered this place we'll definitely back!

We went on a Monday night. We wanted something new and in all of our years we have put off checking out Imperial. First we noticed that the space was much brighter inside than you would believe by walking by. We both love how well lit it is in there. We immediately could tell that the place was remarkably clean. Even down to the black and white floor. The Chairs weren't the most comfortable. We sat at a high top table which is the majority of what's available. Nearly all the chairs we checked felt a bit unstable. They could all use a good tightening. The music was just too loud to be inviting. It could have come down about 3 to 4 notches and it would have been just fine. The overall setting is just a bit wonky. I believe this place a few years back had a bar that was more themed to fit the French quarter in New Orleans. It feels like the space still has that vibe baked into it and not much was changed when it became imperial. The host and server both gave recommendations and I'm glad they did.... I like when a new (to me) place tells me what the best items on the menu. I did the sizzling rib eye steak with rice and a black pepper sauce. My partner wanted the crispy chicken burger but that was sold out (which seemed very strange for a Monday night) so he went with the regular burger which is not on the menu. We ordered the French toast as an appetizer. Sounded odd but it was delicious. A bit more savory than expected with just the right about of sweet. Perfectly cooked and great texture. For drinks my partner ordered a lychee martini and I had the house red. The martini was great. The bartender even did one of those smoke filled bubbles. It took 3-4 tries but he got it. The wine was fine. The wait for our food was really dragging and the server proactively offered us cocktails to make up for it. We aren't ones to turn down a free drink. Another lychee martini and a Tokyo old fashioned later the food finally came. The burger and fries... pretty standard. Tasty burger and well seasoned fries. Nothing exciting but well done overall. The steak (medium well - by recommendation by the server...not my first choice) was quite delicious. Tender... with a great sauce and perfectly cooked egg on top. I would certainly go back but I'm not in a rush. Price wise... about what you'd expect for this part of Seattle. $15 cocktails are just so hard to swallow. It's expected... but ouch.

Imperial kitchen was solid. We went here for a date night and while the food was solid, there were a couple annoying things. From what we had seen online we had an idea of what we wanted to order but when we ordered we were told they were out of multiple items and didn't serve some drinks anymore (something about it being a specialty of a bartender from a while ago but the bartender left and they didn't update the menu). We were also given 3 menus and told some things from each menu weren't available so it was a little confusing. Overall the food was good and it was a pretty interior, but wish they had updated menus and they weren't out of so much! The entrees were solid but we loved the appetizers, such as the peanuts, chicken, and edamame! The service was also a little slow (there were only like 4 people at the restaurant and felt like it was a while for them to give us menus and to then take our order), but would recommend giving them a try (hopefully they're not out of anything) and we will go back soon to hopefully try some of the things they were out of when we went the first time!

It was pretty dead when we went but a lot of the menu that is mentioned in pictures here weren't available or shown. Ended up leaving because the options were very limited

Very attentive service. Delicious options. I enjoyed the chicken. Chill yet friendly atmosphere, watched Mariners opening night and March Madness and enjoyed family. Family had the French toast dessert.

The food was delicious! My partner and I got the Hawaiian burger lunch combo, soft-shell crab burger combo, and the Sichuan pepper chicken, all of which tasted great! Considering the amount of food we got at a sit down place, the prices were very reasonable (60$ for 2 burger combos with fries and drink, and half of a chicken). The service was attentive without being overbearing - they made sure we had everything we needed and checked in once with us. The only bummer was that we had arrived right at noon when they were supposed to be opened. There was no sign of anyone in the restaurant so we ended up wandering to a nearby coffee shop. When we circled back about 30 minutes later they were opened. So glad we went back!

If it's been longer than a few months since you've been here, it's TOTALLY different now. The owners just went through a rebrand and moved away from a bar with some food to a FULL dinner menu. It's yummy Cantonese food. Joe is the BEST bartender and will take care of you with a smile on his face! I loved the sizzling pork chop. TRY THE BLACK PEPPER SAUCE. This is a great small business that totally needs all the love and support it can get. Please come say hi to them!

This place has the best drinks ever!!! Inside you'll find a relaxed atmosphere. The drinks are made to perfection, they hand made every aspect of the drink so once you get a drink you'll be like "I've been having the wrong drinks all my life!" They have food as well but I did not get to try it because we already ate and were looking for a place to drink. The service is great, the bartender and waitress were so fun to talk to and just be with. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a place to hang out with friends that plays great music.

The service has ruined my experience, every time I've visited. Most recently, We were the only ones here and literally waited 20+ minutes for our drinks while the bartender and servers socialized at the other end of the bar. The food came out wrong the first time and overall we waited for over an hour for our meal. This is completely absurd for having an empty restaurant. Our drinks were also not well made at all. This is not even close to the quality of drinks you'd expect from a swanky Belltown restaurant. On a positive note, the quesadilla was pretty good, and the environment is awesome. It's been a while since I've been in, so I'd be willing to give them one last shot to see if they've improved now that the pandemic is lifting.

We stopped by for a cocktail after dinner. The decor of the place was nice, with a pretty chandelier I forgot to take a picture of. We sat at a high top and the chairs were pretty comfortable. The TV was playing hip hop music videos. Not my cup of tea, but at least the volume wasn't too loud. I don't like loud music unless it's a live concert. The service was super friendly! Ocean Potion $14: It has an interesting aftertaste, but was still good! Not too sweet or too strong. I'd probably try a different cocktail next time. ***** My Star Ratings: 1 Star - Terrible. Just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars - Meh. Unlikely for me to return. 3 Stars - OK. Open to coming back, but wouldn't go out of my way to. 4 Stars - Yummy! Will definitely return if I haven't already. 5 Stars - AMAZING!!! Would plan my day or even a trip around eating here.

This place is a standout in Seattle in terms of service and drink/food quality. Came in for a nightcap and had delicious cocktails and very warm welcome from the bartender. My wife ordered food as well and it was delicious. Will definitely be back and try some of their other HK food and drinks options!

I ordered the Forbidden flower sour drink and the looked very pretty, but I guess I'm just not into the dry gin. But the bartender was really nice and friendly. He took the time to explain what it was which I appreciate.. For main course I ordered the Soft Shell Crab and that had a weird taste because of the truffle Mayo which over powers everything. The ambience is casual. The service on the other hand was mediocre. These 2 girl server was so busy on their phones which me and my friend thought was very unprofessional. If you must, do it discreetly but not openly and was on the phone every other minute. You can tell that they are not happy with what they do and it's just a paycheck. Perhaps make yourself busy by checking in with your customers and make yourself busy some other way. Our server even forgot one of our orders because she didn't write them down. Which was kind of a leads for one of our friends since we were all eating besides one of us. Would I come back to this place again I highly doubt it.

Joe has excellent customer service He took care of us and made us feel so welcomed. We left bathtub gin to come back for more drinks. Food and service is top tier!! Music

I'm having a cocktail in the aforementioned Imperial Lounge. Chris, the friendly bartender, has made sure I'm comfortable. Sadly, the Imperial Lounge no longer serves Peruvian food, but the eclectic menu is very interesting. The vibe is very Belltown, but the Imperial Lounge is searching for its new identity. As for now, Chris is what makes the Imperial Longe stand out amongst the proliferation of bars on first Avenue. If Chris is working, his old school bartender vibe will make you feel welcome. It will be interesting to observe the Imperial Lounge as it busts forth with its new identity, with the new owner putting his stamp on this Belltown mainstay.

Came here on a weekend and was able to get seated right away. I ordered the Lomo Saltado, which is a Peruvian dish. It includes: strips of sirloin, rice, onions, tomatoes, and french fries. I enjoyed this dish a lot and it was super filling. I ended up saving part of it as leftovers. My husband ordered the birria tacos. We both thought the tacos were just okay and it came with rice & beans that were cold. Overall, I enjoyed my food and they also have other food options on their menu that sound good. I would come back here.

It's really cool that the lounge offer Japanese and Latin food! My personal favorite is Asada Nacho!! The Asada Nacho includes the rice and beans on the side. The bar area is fancy and beautiful! The environment is nice and the people are nice. The menu is in QR code on the table. What we ordered: Skewered pork loin Lomo Saltado Birria Taco Asada Taco Asada Nacho Pomegranate Mojito Lychee Martini Pisco Sour

Fries felt they were cooked twice and very old. (refried) Service was great. Tables were too small if party is bigger than two. Tries to be a fancy place with reservations. So opposite. Music was ratchet and there's no host. Ask you to sit anywhere. Food was the worst

Tried the soft shell crab burger, lomo saltado, takoyaki, chicken karaage, and fried oysters. And in my opinion the only ones worth ordering was the lomo saltado and fried oysters those were pretty good. But the rest was a bit disappointing, the karaage had a hard layer that made it difficult to chew through, the takoyaki was okay and soft shell crab burger had nothing really special and I wouldn't order again. The vibes are cute though! Just parking is hard to find since it's in Belltown

It was our first time and we wanted to grab some drinks, we also got an appetizer. The drinks were tasty! And omg the breading on the karagge chicken was so light & crunchy! Soo good with the spicy sauce it comes with. We wanted more! Would be back to try other foods. If you're in the area, give them a try!

So glad we got to try this place and their new menu. The menu has been revamped to be more of a Japanese fusion themed menu also with Asian inspired drinks. We had an assortment of food, including their spiced bar peanuts. Such an interesting mix of spice, and I thank you they should not be overlooked. We also had their takoyaki which had such a generous size of octopus inside. Their fried oysters were perfectly crispy. The star of the menu in my opinion was their burgers the softshell crab burger was so delicious. I usually always try softshell, crab dishes, and more often they're not. They are usually very oily and I can't enjoy the whole thing. But this was cooked and fried perfectly where it wasn't so oily. There was also a nice soft piece of egg omelette inside the burger along with truffle mayo, which accompanied and pulled everything together so well. We also had their salmon teriyaki burger. We were told That they even fillet their own salmon and house. But the salmon was cooked perfectly to my liking and a little pink so you don't have to worry about dry salmon here. Great location and Bell town and they have nice sleep but bar hours so perfect place to come for the night with friends.