Mee Sum Pastry - Seattle

Best steamed buns and dumplings in the west get there early ,they sell out quickly .

Their pastry is a little bit too sweet for my Asian taste bud, probably because they’ve been Americanized after all these years. But you know, it’s Mee Sum after all, so I still recommend this place. Lotus seed and yolk mooncake is not bad, and the char siu pastry is good—you can never go wrong with the flaky pastry, the buttery smell, and the sweet and savory char siu inside.

As a Thai-Chinese local here in Seattle, I enjoy Mee Sum and their pastries. When my mother comes to visit, we go here because of their humbow and coconut cream filled pastries. Although a bit pricey, these buns are larger than you’ll find in CID or U district. The bread is different than most as it’s got a hard golden crust with soft bread underneath but that’s why we keep coming back.

Mee Sum has some of the best Asian pastries we've ever had! Their BBQ pork buns and curry beef buns are must-haves, they have a nice crispy and flaky exterior and are packed with generous portions of delicious filling inside. Tried their shu mai this time and it was delicious. You can tell they use high quality meats and everything is made fresh. The bolobao is also really good! Highly recommended, it's worth the wait and the line always moves quickly.

Very cute and very authentic. I love buns of all shapes and sizes