Established in 1935, Tai Tung is the oldest Chinese restaurant in Seattle and is now under its third generation of ownership by the family. Year in and year out, its diner-style front counter has provided a warm, welcoming meal for local laborers, while its back-room booths and large dining room tables have been favorite gathering places for friends and families from all backgrounds.
And don’t miss Kau Kau across the street at 656 South King Street. In 1958, Wai Eng ventured downtown to search for a place to open a restaurant—anticipating the many people who would flood Seattle for the 1962 World’s Fair. With borrowed money, he started Kau Kau on 2nd Avenue. Later, he started another popular barbecue restaurant of the same name in Chinatown. Kau Kau, along with Tai Tung across the street, are the identified go-to Chinese restaurants for Seattle families.