Interested in getting intel on the newest businesses to open in the International District? From a build-your-own-salad spot to a restaurant specializing in dumplings, read on for the newest spots to debut in this part of Seattle.
Evergreens Salad
504 Fifth Ave. South, Suite 107B
Evergreens Salad continues to expand with its 10th eatery in the Seattle area, offering salads, wraps and grain bowls.
The customizable fare includes a wide selection of toppings, including protein options like albacore tuna, steak or turkey, and veggies like grape tomatoes, pickled onions and fire-roasted corn. Other add-ons include bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, blueberries, almonds and cheeses.
A menu of pre-made salads and bowls are also available. Check out the Rice Rice Baby with spinach, brown rice and snap peas or the Super Bowl with arugula, turkey and almonds.
With a three-star Yelp rating out of nine reviews, Evergreens Salad is still finding its way, but it's early days.
"Great place! The staff is always extremely friendly. I've gone in multiple times since they've opened and tried multiple different salads now," wrote Yelper Garrison S. "The food is fresh and the signature salads are delicious recipes."
And Willa S. wrote, "Salad fixings all seem to be fresh and crisp. The amount of protein is pretty slim considering the cost ... I wasn't impressed enough to pay that much regularly, though I might go back if I were crunched for time and willing to pay for healthy convenience."
Evergreens Salad is open from 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekdays and 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekends.
Bao House
514 S. King St.
Bao House is a spot to score bao sandwiches and drinks such as coffee, smoothies and bubble tea.
It features pork, barbecue pork and roast duck bao (steamed rolls stuffed with fillings), onion rings and crispy popcorn chicken. Thirsty? Try the oolong, black, red and green teas. Or opt for something a little fruitier like the caffeinated pineapple green tea. Smoothies and shaved ice come in a variety of flavors, including kiwi, strawberry, mango, and passion fruit.
Yelpers are still warming up to Bao House, which currently holds 3.5 stars out of 27 reviews on the site.
Yelper Lien D., who reviewed the eatery on Aug. 8, wrote, "Bao House is your to-go place if you want a quick juicy bao and a milk tea to pair with. The flavor is spot on. I highly recommend the duck bao and the jasmine tea."
Criselda S. noted, "Love the food and quality service. They have the motto of keeping their ingredients fresh throughout the day and I truly appreciate that. Rarely would I see any food establishments do that."
Bao House is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
Blackball Desserts
651 S. King St.
Blackball Desserts is serving up bubble tea, shaved ice and other Taiwanese treats. The international chain was established in 2006 and touts its organic and natural ingredients.
On the menu, look for standouts like the house Blackball crushed ice with kidney beans, grass jelly and boba, matcha pudding with rice balls and red beans, winter melon tea with lemon, shaken iced tea with cheese and a variety of smoothies.
Blackball Desserts has a three-star Yelp rating, indicating mixed reviews.
Yelper Tien N., who reviewed it on Aug. 8, wrote, "Blackball features many milk drinks, teas and desserts. I came with my best friend and ordered the Fresh Milk Tea with tapioca and added boba to it. It was pretty sweet, no ice."
Yelper Will W. wrote, "Blackball is an OK bubble tea place. It's not like typical chain bubble tea stores, as its bubble tea isn't that sweet but pretty authentic."
Blackball Desserts is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m.–midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Jiaozi! Dumplings House
414 Eighth Ave. South
Jiaozi! Dumplings House is a Taiwanese and Chinese spot that offers both boiled and pan-fried dumplings. Combinations include chive and eggs, pork and fennel, okra and soy sauce, pork and shrimp, salt and pepper squid and much more. Appetizers and desserts are on offer, as are noodle and rice entrees.
Jiaozi! Dumplings House is off to a promising start with a current rating of four stars out of 63 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Hao T., who reviewed the restaurant on June 6, wrote, "It definitely seems like hand-made dumplings. Not those you could buy from the supermarket frozen. I especially love their vegetable Jianbao, the wrap was perfect texture and thickness. Next time, we'll try some of the noodles! Definitely will come back."
Jiaozi! Dumplings House is open from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5–9 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5–9:30 p.m. on Friday, and 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. on weekends. (It's closed on Monday.)
Ten Sushi #35
1207 S. Jackson St., Suite 106
Ten Sushi #35 is a sushi bar and izakaya headed by owner and sushi chef Shinichiro Takahashi. Takahashi comes from Aizu Wakamatsu, a small town in Japan and has been perfecting his craft for over 20 years, five of which have been in the United States.
Menu options include classic and signature sushi rolls, sashimi and nigiri. Notable rolls include The Beautiful Salmon Roll with salmon, cream cheese, cucumber and eel sauce; the Big Red Corvette Roll with shrimp tempura, white sesame, Japanese mayo and eel sauce; and the Rainbow Roll with tuna, salmon, mango and avocado.
Thirsty? Try some traditional Japanese whisky or a draught beer from Japan's Yo-Ho Brewing Company.
With 4.5 stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp, Ten Sushi #35 is on its way to developing a local fan base.
Yelper X Y., who reviewed it on Aug. 11, wrote, "We came here for the raw shrimp nigiri and it was the best we have had in Seattle so far. Be sure to ask for the shrimp heads to be fried (no extra charge). The lunch bentos are also a great deal. Shrimp tempura was delicious!"
Ten Sushi #35 is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
