Chinatown-International District

Explore

The Wing Luke Museum presents rotating exhibits that tell the story of the Asian communities that have long thrived in Seattle. Panama Hotel and Tea House is a cozy café with more than 40 tea varieties and a preserved bathhouse, a poignant glimpse into Japanese American history. Vibrant Hing Hay Park has a grand pavilion that was designed in Taipei and includes games such as ping-pong and chess, as well as year-round events including lion dances, music, and summer outdoor movies. Stroll up the hill through Kobe Terrace, where a stone lantern from Kobe, Japan, commemorates the park’s completion. For a playful throwback, enjoy unlimited play on more than 50 vintage machines at the Seattle Pinball Museum.

Eat and Drink

Kilig, the hip Filipino restaurant from James Beard–nominated chef Melissa Miranda (of Musang fame), serves flavorful fare like tamarind-honey-glazed fried chicken wings and braised pork shoulder sisig, plus refreshing cocktails. Other notable Chinese restaurants include A+ Hong Kong Kitchen, Mike’s Noodle House, and Chengdu Taste. Drop by Hello Em Viêt Coffee for tempting Vietnamese-style coffee drinks. Hood Famous Bakeshop brings Filipino flavors into dreamy ube cheesecake, calamansi bars, and buko pie; the lunch counter also serves up flavorful sandwiches. Savor perfect barbecued brisket and pork, Cantonese roasted duck, plus noodle soups and rich congee at cozy and no-nonsense Ton Kiang Barbeque Noodle House.

Shop

Sairen features goods from independent local Asian American and Pacific Islander designers and next-door neighbor KOBO Shop and Gallery offers unique housewares, accessories, and international and local art. Uwajimaya is the neighborhood’s signature retailer, a comprehensive supermarket of Asian foods, housewares, and beauty supplies, with an extensive food court and additional retailers like the gift and book shop Kinokuniya. Pink Gorilla Games carries video games plus imported plush toys, candies, and gifts.