Looking for your next great Asian fusion meal in Seattle? These new spots will satisfy all your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Asian fusion food.
Wild Ginger
2202B Eighth Ave., South Lake Union
Wild Ginger is a bar and Asian fusion spot in the McKenzie apartment building that serves up lunch and dinner fare as well as a number of libations. It has a second location in Bellevue.
Expect notable menu options like the house special fragrant duck with Sichuan peppercorn spices and plum sauce served on steamed buns; lobster and prawn dumpling soup; and Thai passion tofu served with eggplant, soy sauce and basil.
Thirsty? Check out custom creations such as the mango daiquiri with rum, lime juice and mango or the gin-based plymouth bramble with lemon and blackberry puree. Beer and wine are also on offer for imbibing.
It's still early days for Wild Ginger, which has just one review on Yelp thus far.
Yelper Gihan E., who reviewed it on Aug. 30, wrote, "Best place to enjoy your lunch or dinner. Food and service are amazing. Can enjoy all kinds of Asian flavors."
Wild Ginger is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday–Friday, 4:30–10 p.m. Saturday and 4:30–9 p.m. Sunday.
Plenty of Clouds
1550 15th Ave., Capitol Hill
Plenty of Clouds is a cocktail bar and Asian fusion place that, according to Eater Seattle, takes over the former Anchovies and Olives space and is focused on fare inspired by China's Sichuan and Yunnan regions.
Take a look at menu options like salt and pepper shrimp and squid, sesame noodles with pork and crispy cumin lamb shank with Chinese celery from executive chef and co-owner Travis Post (formerly of Bramling Cross).
To accompany the food, there's a full menu of cocktails, Northwest beers and wines, with an emphasis on baijiu, China's most popular spirit.
Plenty of Clouds is off to a solid start with four stars out of 35 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper A C. wrote, "So delicious! The food is thoughtful and near perfect. We talked about the chicken legs and the green tomatoes for two weeks straight after our first visit. I also love that the space is small and pretty minimal."
Plenty of Clouds is open from 5–10 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 5–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Tuesday.)
Bao House
514 S. King St., International District
Bao House is an Asian fusion spot offering bao sandwiches and drinks such as coffee, smoothies and bubble tea.
On the menu, look for barbecue pork, pork and duck bao (steamed rolls with filings), as well as snacks like popcorn chicken and onion rings. Pair an oolong, black, red or green tea with your fare, or opt for a strawberry or kiwi shaved ice.
Bao House's current rating of 3.5 stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp indicates the newcomer is still finding its way.
Yelper Nita P., who visited the eatery on Aug. 19, wrote, "I feel it's worth the price for the roast duck bao. They give thick pieces and the bao itself was also yummy with flavor."
Monica W. noted, "I was so disappointed with this place! I ordered the roast duck bao, and it had the tiniest piece of duck on it. I literally hadn't finished eating half of the bao before all of the duck was gone."
Bao House is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
