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Top Gun Seafood Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Chinese Dim Sum Seafood, Dim Sum [Edit]
12450 SE 38th St(between S 124th Ave & S Factoria Blvd)
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-3386
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 3 pm
Mon-Fri 4:30 pm - 11 pm
Sat-Sun 10 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
262 reviews for Top Gun Seafood Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Sometimes you have to park across the street."
(in 7 reviews)
"...but we'll definitely be back for the honey walnut prawns."
(in 8 reviews)
"salt & pepper pork chops *DROOLS* SO GOOD perfect everytime..."
(in 3 reviews)
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262 reviews in English
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Review from Rachel P.
1/29/2012
We were headed to the Rack this morning and needed to grab some brunch, and I vetoed Old County Buffet so I utilized my handy dandy Yelp App and found this amazing place. I had heard of it before, but we usually get dim sum at another place closer to my house.
This place is just as nice as our usual joint but it's cheaper!! There were a few differences in food choices but service was great and the food was great. I don't know that we'll be back, we just don't hit up factoria that often. The parking situation seemed a bit tight when we were leaving and it's not super easy to find, it's not on the main road- but once you get close you can find it.
Go and enjoy!! -
Review from jay s.
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
I wouldn't bother to come here for anything but dim sum - if that.
We had steamed chicken and mushrooms, sticky rice and hot & sour soup for dinner. We came out just under $40 - so, not bad price wise, but the food was b-l-a-h.
The sticky rice was simply bad, under cooked, and it didn't look like glutinous rice. I don't know what it was. Hot & sour soup was pedestrian at best. Sue me if it's for American tastes - but it tasted like a mix. I've had some great fresh made hot & sours...this was not one. Steamed chicken was so-so...a little heavy on the sesame oil and heavily silkened.
But the worst part was the service. Really, that knocked it down a star for me. They were ignoring us. And if they weren't ignoring us, they were condescending. When I tried to get help ordering (because I do respect there's an art to ordering in Chinese cuisine), I was simply pointed to the most expensive dishes and told I could order lobster or crab (Prepared how??? How much?? What do you like? - I didn't find out). Sigh. -
Review from Ryan C.
Bellevue, WA
1/21/2012
had to give this bad rating on a famous and well-established restaurant... why? coz it has forgotten its roots from chinatown. i still remember the cheap chinese food back in chinatown.
came in here after a good 2-3 years, came rather dissapointed. why? 1stly it's EXPENSIVE! ordered salt & pepper pork chop and pea vine sauteed in garlic. total bill came out to be $36 w/ tax + tip; i didn't even tip properly because i was rather pissed. why? they charge $1.50 for a frickin bowl of rice. it was heaping but heck, $1.50 per bowl? we're damn asians! we can finish that damn huge sack of rice in a matter of weeks! (try 5 guys, 10 cups of rice within 12 hours...) shouldn't rice be all you can eat at $1? am so disappointed.
don't get me wrong though, the pork chop was good, pea vine was great also. but the rice and the service kinda suck balls (excuse my french). how is it that a 1/4 filled restaurant took a good 15 minutes for food to appear? they had 4 waiters on the floor and had to ask the same guy 2 times for my extra $1.50 rice!! hell, for that money they should standby beside my table and be a personal butler!
i'd say skip this damn restaurant and go to chinatown! the drive's more worth it. still cannot believe my $36 chinese dinner... meh!! oh they charge the shitty "50 cents charge for bills below $20". that adds up to the missing stars!! boo top gun! -
Review from Nick G.
Seattle, WA
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
For some reason my family likes to come here for dim sum and family dinners on occasion.
So for the past 12+ years or so, I've come here at least once a year.
Most recently, in December 2011, we had a family dim sum lunch here, and were seated in the adjacent dining room located to the right of the main dining. Wasn't a fan.
It was cold, they turned off the heat, the dim sum was basic, nothing special outside of the usual's, and the dim sum was cold. Perhaps it was because we arrived at 1:30PM on a Sunday? Not sure. Our family was enjoying catching up, then the server started vacuuming. Nice.
For Christmas Eve dinner, we had 12 family members, again seated in the adjacent room. Dinner was a set menu of $168, which includes crab, lobster, clams, with a total of 8 dishes for good luck. Their lobster "yee mien" dish is good, I like their soy sauce chow mien, and fried chicken.
Plus: no corkage fee, no add'l fee for bringing our own dessert
Minus: the lady who's worked the front desk for years is a typical HongKongnese snot. Thank goodness my Cantonese is in check!
Overall, it's okay, not in Chinatown, and sufficient as Chinese food. -
Review from Harry W.
Bellevue, WA
12/4/2011
Last night my family went to Top Gun Seafood restaurant and had a couple of delicious dishes including a 2.75 lbs whole fish (Rock Cod) steamed and sauteed string beans. The kids had a chow mein with deluxe combination of meats including BBQ Pork, chicken, and some seafood. We also had a soup which was very good as well. It had a fish head and some herbal stuff that made the soup very savory. We brought home a tofu dish that we barely touched. (We're having it for lunch today.)
The final bill was $ 86.xx plus tax and tip for 3 adults and 2 kids (~ $ 22 per person).Listed in: Old Favorites
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Review from Sharon L.
Federal Way, WA
1/5/2012
The first time I came here was when my dad had a business dinner with his coworkers and our family. I didn't realize how amazing this place was until I returned to it a couple of months ago. The service is very quick and the food is always hot! I'm a huge fan of pot stickers. This place can get packed very quickly but it's worth the wait. I left with a very full and satisfied stomach!
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Review from Sovannary O.
Seattle, WA
1/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
I keep hearing great things about this place but I really really didnt see any signifigances from other dim sum places. The lines were long and the servers were so so rude. The restaurant itself looked unsanitary. I would go here again, unless I had to.
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Review from Carolyn T.
Bellevue, WA
12/18/2011
Came here with my mom at around 12 noon, be careful in the parking lot, witnessed a man backing into a parked vehicle and then driving off. We were immediately seated, however the food was not good at all. I found paper in my Xiao Mai and then our fried calamari was COLD. Our total was $30 for just two people. Definitely way too expensive and the service was also pretty bad. I don't think we will be coming back anytime soon.
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Review from Kiana F.
12/21/2011
There's a reason why this place has a long line - not to mention that it gets super hard to find parking - their dim sum is great! Prawns? Delicious. The food in general? Super tasty. Some of the best dim sum I've had in a long while.
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Review from agari n.
King, WA
Updated - 11/12/2011
"Good food, service is on the "sad panda" side, but very roomy, has 2 dinning sections, overall feeling is better than noble court as far as dim sum goes. Feels slightly under staffed."
This was my previous review!
And now the update:
First I've lowered the rating starts from 3 to 1. The main reason being that this place actually charges for their TEA when you go have dim sum !!! I dont approve this practice and I think it is super super super super greedy when a chinese restaurant charges for their tea(shitty tea).
PS: There is never enough parking space there because they dont care about their customers .!!!!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/30/2011
Good food, service is on the "sad panda" side, but very roomy, has 2 dinning sections, overall… Read more »
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Review from Jan R.
Bellevue, WA
1/26/2012
Sadly, this place has really gone downhill the last few years. It used to be our "go-to" place for dim sum but it just so ordinary now. The place needs some serious remodeling and the bathrooms are dumpy and broken-down. The food just isn't that fresh or exciting. And, yes, they charge you for anything they can get away with, including tea and rice. What ever happened to amenities and treating long time customers with a few perks? Anyway, it's just another "greasy spoon" kind of place in need of some major TLC and a bigger and better location. Parking has always been horrible. I think this will go the same way as the Top Gun that closed in the ID years ago. Just an "I don't care" vibe.
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Review from N J S.
Kirkland, WA
11/13/2011
This was our first time coming here, and my family and I decided to come here at the last moment since we didn't want to drive all the way to Seattle for some dim sum. As soon as we got inside there were people lined up waiting for a table, however we were lucky to be seated within 10 min. especially since we got to the restaurant around 12:30pm.
I can't really say the dim sum was all that great. The items had a good flavor, but I think it would've had better flavor if the items were a bit fresher. Most of what we got were kind of cold--inside and out, so that made eating not as enjoyable as I would've liked. Their hot sauce has a pretty good flavor, but I didn't think it helped much with making us enjoy our food.
Also, we didn't know they charge for tea. Tea and Dim Sum should go together, and honestly, I feel they shouldn't charge us for tea per person, and especially when the tea wasn't even hot.
For the price we paid for a family of 4, but more like 2 since my toddlers don't each much, was a bit pricey--nearly $45, whereas for the same items we can get at Honey Court is about $30.
I'm not sure if we'll give this place a 2nd chance....I hate wasting our time and money for mediocre dim sum, especially if it's not going to have that great heat and freshness. -
Review from Victoria K.
Saint Louis, MO
8/18/2011
I've been here for Dim Sum twice now. Overall: not bad.
Their selection is pretty much hit or miss. There are about 10 different types of shrimp dumplings and the trick is to get the good ones; usually if they have chive or any other kind of meat/flavor combination they are much better (as opposed to just plain shrimp).
The flat noodles are flavorless and the chicken legs were mushy (although, maybe they're supposed to be that way?). The red bean balls are gloriously delightful and the banana leaf wrapped pork sticky rice was a favorite at our table. I'd also recommend the fried rice- it's slightly sticky and sweet PLUS it has really cute little bay shrimp....which also happen to be delicious. Oh, and the Chinese broccoli was also very good (I know, I know, nobody wants to eat their veggies, but hey- this was worth eating).
Top Gun is a solid place for Dim Sum, but some of their selection is a let down. If you go in and order the good stuff, you won't be disappointed. -
Review from Rose B.
Auburn, WA
9/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Best dim sum place in Bellevue. It's close to where I work. Parking here is difficult at times and the wait can be long. Best time to show up is before noon (usually 11:30 is the best).
I'm not sure if they still have this rule, but they won't take credit cards if your bill is under $20. -
Review from Sandra Y.
So . . . sometimes people wake up still drunk from the previous night. And when that happens, they need greasy dim sum to soak up the gallons of liquor/beer/wine/sake/soju in their stomachs or an ice cold tsing-tao to keep the party going. . I'm not speaking on experience.
Parking here is horrendous, especially on Sundays when all the Chinese families come to meet with their extended families. (Being honest does not equate racism).
Three tips:
1. Come on a weekday when you're guaranteed a parking spot.
2. If you aren't a dim sum fan don't come anytime before 1130am - the noodle chef apparently is too hung over to make chow mein n fried rice before 1145am.
3. Don't expect amazing service from the front desk ladies/owners. They're on a mission to make money and they don't want to waste any of that time smiling at you. -
Review from Rebecca F.
Bellevue, WA
The first time we went here, my husband exclaimed, "THAT WAS THE BEST CHINESE FOOD I'VE EVER HAD!" and he raved about it to lots of people. We went again when his folks were visiting and it just wasn't as good for whatever reason that time. However, we didn't give up on this place and returned and found the HONEY WALNUT PRAWNS and they. are. AMAZING. Sweet with a nice honey flavor and a good bite to them! We also enjoy the house chow fun and our last order included spare ribs over rice noodles which was tasty too.
Parking can be tricky during peak times, the service is consistently good here... we have yet to try their dim sum, but we'll definitely be back for the honey walnut prawns!! -
Review from Theresa F.
Lynnwood, WA
5/30/2011
Top Gun's website looks fabulous but the real thing is a far cry from the top notch photography. I went with high expectations because of the raving reviews here on Yelp. I ate lots of dim sum growing up in Hong Kong and as an adult in Vancouver BC. My experience at Top Gun did not match the superior ratings shown here on Yelp. Low quality ingredients, poor quality cooking, so-called deluxe dishes are overpriced. (They used these crunchy noodles with bright yellow food coloring for their rice congee, and their chicken feet had weird yellow color on the bones. I couldn't help but wondered what kind of feed those chickens ate.) The same number of plates that cost $20 elsewherecost us $28 (tax included) at Top Gun today. I've eaten far better dim-sum at more reasonable prices elsewhere in the Seattle area.
I just don't understand why so many diners go there. They did have long lines on Memorial Day. I guess if that's the only Dim Sum place nearby, that's where you go. -
Review from Shert B.
Mercer Island, WA
Updated - 8/17/2011
My family used to really like this place, but after a horrible lunch today (and last month), I've had it-- I won't be back!
Prices are up, quality is down. Today our Shrimp Ha Gow were rubbery and bland; My Siu Mai had two pieces of gristle; the steamed Hum Bao were smaller than they used to be with hardly any filling; the egg tarts were soggy and small. Service was very lackadaisical. And to top that off-- tea used to be free, now they charge for it!
The parking is a huge hassle. Their dum sum now costs more, and has no taste. My son and I had 5 dim sum dishes... price was $24, not including tip! Too expensive for a Tuesday lunch.
Guess I have to go elsewhere..... Sorry, but this place is no longer worthy.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/16/2011
I would like to give Top Gun 2.5 stars. But since I cannot, I rounded it up to 3 stars, as really… Read more »
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Review from Sonia C.
7/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I guess this is the best dim sum Seattle has to offer, and my 4 star rating is compared to other restaurants in the vicinity, not worldwide. It's decent, but I wouldn't venture to compare it to stuff you can find in Canada or even in SF. Prices are reasonable and the selection is good. I always judge dim sum places by their ha-gow (steamed crystal-skinned shrimp dumplings) and the ones here were good since the wrap was still firm (lots of places have mushy skins) and the shrimp was plump and fresh. The other item that I really enjoyed here were the "salt water dumplings" - which are fried glutinous rice balls filled with a savory meat filling. These were crispy and hot.
It's a less stressful environment than Jade Garden in the International District. I'll be back for more. -
Review from cat b.
Redmond, WA
5/4/2011
After years of hearing about Top Gun, I finally had a chance to try it. I was alone and in the area, so...seemed like the perfect opportunity.
Parking was horrid. It was about 12:45PM on a weekday. I hate door dings, and these spots are really narrow. Annoying. I walked in, and there was no wait (yes!). The hostess asked me to wait a while. Here it comes...the crappy treatment reserved for the Party of One. I could see that the restaurant was about 80% full. There were a bunch of empty 2-4 person tables. I don't know why they were not an option. I waited. Until one party finally left.
The Objective: Hargow. My favorite...that chewy, soft wrapper and plump shrimp. The first cart arrived, and there it was! Score! They looked fine. They weren't. I think they'd been sitting on the cart for at least an hour. So chewy that it was really tough to split them in half with chopsticks. Really unfortunate, since the shrimp filling was quite good. The cartts look good--they're encased in glass, so that's great for cleanliness. But they leave them unmanned, staged in the corner of the dining room. And there you go--over-steamed, lame hargow. Huge bummer.
Next up, fried noodles. They were very thin, curly, crispy, and it was a heaping serving. With chili oil and soy sauce, they were delicious. Then I spotted my favorite dessert--the egg tarts. Those nuclear yellow, flakey tarts. They were really small, but good. And they were also a little soggy--clearly they'd been steaming away in that glass cart for a while. I thought I was done, and I got ready to pay the check. But then I spotted the fried shrimp and chive cakes in a nearby cart. I pounced. When the cart arrived, I saw potstickers on the top, just begging to be eaten. Since they were out, and the shrimp cakes were inside (potentially ruined from languishing in the cart), I made an impulse purchase. I looooove potstickers, to be clear. Especially fried ones with thick, homemade wrappers.
The server cut them in half (nice, since they were huge) and gave me a bowl with what tasted like vinegar. I was so pleased...yayyy, awesome potstickers, something I usually don't see in other dim sum spots. But...no. They were very, very disappointing. The filling was a golf-ball-sized steamed, spongy meatball. It was encased in a lame wrapper that was thin and tasteless. EVIL TRICK!!!! CRUEL. I ate that one half of a potsticker and left the rest behind. It was so obvious that I didn't like them, and I didn't pack them in my takehome box, so you'd think someone would notice and ask, right? NOPE. They were happy to take my $20. Yes, $20 for one person to eat dim sum. That includes tip, but remember--two of my dishes should have been super cheap--the lilliputian egg tarts and fried noodles.
All in all, second only to Noble Court in terms of badness. Service was lackluster, food was over-steamed from camping out in the hermetically sealed carts, terrible potstickers, all for a much too expensive price. Save yourself the misery and go to Harbor City. They're MUCH better--top quality, fresh--and CHEAP. -
Review from Jenn L.
Seattle, WA
7/26/2011
Yummy dim sum! I think this is one of the best dim sum place I've been to, and it's also conveniently the closest one to my parents' house. How perfect!
Aside from the hostess, the staff isn't the friendliest, but I think most of that has to do with a language barrier. It's a little difficult to decode the answer to "What is that?" but after a while you just learn. I've also heard that this place runs a bit pricier than other dim sum joints, but I don't really know from first hand experience because my mom usually picks up the tab. But I do know the food is delicious! -
Review from Timothy H.
Bellevue, WA
7/27/2011
Wow. I love this place. The English language doesn't have words to describe the food here. This was my first dim sum experience and now I have exceedingly high expectations.
There's always a wait for a table (longest I've had to wait is ~10 minutes), and once you're seated, you look around and feel very out of place for being the one white dude in a room full of Chinese people.
The place is also hard to find, and the parking is a pain, but it's sooooo worth it: -
Review from Rebecca H.
Dublin, CA
12/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went for dim sum on a Sunday; get there by 10:30 am to be seated without waiting, although better and more varied dim sum comes later, so either wait for more interesting dishes or get seated earlier for good enough dim sum. We also went for dinner on a Friday night, the food was SO GOOD. Get the eggplant clay pot, it was so good, the best dish we ordered, and we ordered a lot. The noodles in the chow fun reminded me of the hand pulled noodles I get in Oakland Chinatown at my favorite place (which I will not name so you will stay away from it and I don't have to wait for my noodles and bao). The service was amazingly gracious and helpful for a Chinese restaurant, you know what I'm talking about, don't roll your eyes. You know what you expect at a Chinese place and we got much better than that. We had a large party and brough a cake, they cheerfully supplied chilled plates, forks, and were going to serve it for us until we let them know we would cut it and serve. I'd definitely go back, it was a good place, reasonably priced, with good food.
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Review from Justin M.
3/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's kinda hard to give a good score to a place so packed it's evidently hard to get a seat, but great food plus lackluster service make a solid 3.
Went here with some friends and I was really impressed with the food. The choices were varied and the food was very authentic. Typical dim sum fare from siopao to chickens feet. All really good.
The service leave some to be desired. Sometimes it's quick and efficient, other times I wonder if anyone is actually working. Is it too much to ask that it take less than 15 minutes to refill my tea?
It really leaves much to be desired, but the food is good. Pretty damn good. Worth the drive for the food, but take the service with a grain of salt or dollop of sirracha. -
Review from nam n.
6/6/2011 3 Check-ins Here
there's nothing quite like greasy chinese dim sum and an ice cold tsing tao to cure a small hangover (well - nothing outside of pho). Top Gun is probably the best and cheapest spot to get dim sum on the east side. The parking sucks. despite there being ample space you're not allowed to park anywhere as most of the lot belongs to other neighboring stores/shops. there is parking available on the back side of the building - but if u park there, you have to walk all the way around the fence that runs out to the street! whey not cut a damn door in the fence so people can walk thru faster? bah! but it is what it is... perhaps its a lure to work up an appetite or burn off all the grease you just consumed.
pros: best dim sum on southeast side (noble court in bellevue is real good too), despite getting super packed - turn around time on tables aren't so bad, dim sum usually served hot and fresh
cons: sucky parking, dinner/lunch food is very inconsistent, servers aren't that friendly -
Review from Rob G.
Bellevue, WA
7/13/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I love Dimsum because I can get different dishes.
I enjoy going to Top Gun for dim sum and dinner. The dim sum is served hot and taste great. Their staff is helpfull. -
Review from Cherry M.
Renton, WA
8/13/2011
Today's experience was abysmal!
Don't get me wrong, most of the time I am there with my fiance, the food is always amazing and it's a place you will wait a long time for to get seated and still be happy. Though you never really know who your waiter is when you are there and I have never been impressed with the service, we come back because when it comes to dim sum places on the Eastside, they are pretty darn good!
But today, we came in around 1100 AM and we had to have them take back the shrimp in pepper dish because it had a weird after taste and I asked them to have the chef taste it because it was terrible. Though they gladly took it off the ticket, I hope they actually told the chef. The rest of the dim sum taste like it was left over from yesterday that they just re-steamed and served for the early birds. That's a shame if they did and cut corners like that! Their white porcelain teapot was gone, replaced by the regular metal teapot u see everywhere else. Tea here is usually better than everywhere else, but not today. Damn shame!
Let me know if it gets back to their standards, I'll come back! -
Review from Gary F.
5/20/2011 3 photos
The dim sum is just average or slightly better. The service is not so much bad or rude as it is slow. Yes, the parking is a pain; spots are limited and narrow.
I was struck by the relative cost of a meal for two. Usually two of us can do dim sum for about $15.00, but the same amount of food was $38 at Top Gun. -
Review from Evil W.
Kent, WA
4/23/2011
You don't have to be Asian to eat here, but it helps :-)
This is dim sum, with all that goes with it. Parking is tight, and a fight for a space is not unusual. Then you go inside - through the crowd - and get a number. Then you wait - and wait for a while amidst a sea of people who all are waiting for the same thing - a chance to sit at a table while carts of delicious food are wheeled past you and you select from those carts what you want - and what you can pay for. it is not uncommon for people to drop $100 on a table at this place. Think Japanese sushi boat restaurant with all those different plates indicating how much each serving costs - except this is Chinese.
Having said that, it's better than Noble Court and better than most everything else dim sum in the Puget Sound region.
Weekends are the worst for the parking - and yes the cops know to ticket so don't try your cute parking tricks here unless you can afford the fees.
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Review from Rachel D.
Renton, WA
7/30/2011
One of my fav restaurants! The service ranges between fantastic to fairly poor depending on if you're chinese and who your server is.
The food is fantastic, amazing... dim sum, hot pot, and regular entrees are such a treat and at such a cheap price! My bf and I got an appetizer, 2 entrees and 2 drinks for 35 bucks, awesome!
They also do hotpot after 8:30 at night and its all you can eat for 14 bucks, it rocks! -
Review from Jasmine M.
Bellevue, WA
4/13/2011
Grew up eating mostly Cantonese food so this reminded me of my grandma's food. We came here for dinner and ordered off the menu. We ordered the Chicken & Tofu with Salted Fish (Hot Pot) and Preserved Vegetable & Duck. They were above average. We saw another table ordered the king crab that was made into 3 different dishes and they all look amazing! Because there are so few Cantonese restaurants in Bellevue, this one is a keeper.
Service wasn't as bad as described since I spoke Cantonese. It's a very typical Asian restaurant where you have to call the waiters if you need service instead of sitting there just waiting.
We were also delighted that they served free red bean soup for dessert! It was just the right amount of sweetness. Ah, perfect for a chilly day.
Keep, on eating diners! -
Review from Jerome B.
Kent, WA
4/17/2011
This place WOULD get 5 stars if the parking situation wasn't such a disaster! If you choose to go eat Dim Sum on a sunday afternoon (like what I did several time) prepare to pull the hair from your head in frustration looking for parking. I guess it's a good sign that this place is always packed because it shows that people like this place. It's frustrating because the surrounding businesses claimed several parking spots (like the auto shop and the asian market next door) which, by the way, NO ONE goes to. They still have a parking attendant for those shops. *super annoying*
Okay, on to the great things about this restaurant. My review is solely based on their Dim Sum which is AMAZING! So much variety and flavor. Among my favorites are the Shumai, Ha gow, Turnip cake, and Mango pudding with condensed milk. Yum Yum Yum.
Service is what you'd expect it to be at a very fast paced restaurant. I am going to make a metaphor and say that the waitresses/waiters are robots--very attentive and efficient but without personality. LOL!
But overall, I like this place. Would have been a 5 star had the parking situation been dealt differently. -
Review from Jackie B.
Bellevue, WA
10/26/2011
Not bad for Seattle but honestly nothng special.
Decor and Ambiance - I enjoy the busy weekend athmosphere. Noisy and sometimes full of kids but good.
Parking- a nightmare, park in the next lot and walk over, save you the hassle. Better show up early for a table and good spot.
Food- Generally good, love the chicken feet, buns, congee and tofu pudding and mango pudding which remind of me my childhood. somethings are very greasy so be careful, anything fried looks dangerous. I avoid it at all costs. Have to say the BBQ buns are not great here, weird taste but Shumai is good.
Service- good on weekends, fast, no complaints. I like the carts, some places just bring out the food. -
Review from Robert K.
4/29/2011
Food is pretty good, especially for the eastside and WA state. I would say there are a couple similar rated places from my perspective but regular here the most.
Hint: gets busy during dim sum hours on weekends, though it goes by pretty fast. parking is a mess but if youre waiting anyway, you'll get a stall. otherwise there is parking in the back.
dishes: all dishes are pretty good/decent.
Disclaimer: I think I know chinese food pretty good. I only come for Dim Sum and its definitely not as good as BC but very good for WA. -
Review from Blakerz K.
Bellevue, WA
6/5/2011 3 Check-ins Here
DIM SUM!
That's whatsup every sunday!
their food is great quality. a little more pricey than other dim sum places but its worth it for the taste! -
Review from Ken L.
Updated - 1/10/2011 7 Check-ins Here
I will not be returning to Top Gun. The last couple of times they provided horrible service and tried to sneak in extra charges. The reasons why I will not come back:
1) Poor communication and interpersonal skills. They have three waiters, two of them hardly speak any English; the one that does speak halfway decent English will take your information and not do anything with it until you ask and explain to him multiple times.
2) It is evident that only certain items (e.g. seafood) on the hot pot menu cost extra and on both occasions they have attempted to charge me for items that are a part of the "all you can eat" menu. I totally understand if I ordered the seafood items as they are not included. When I pointed this out, all they acted surprised said "oh?" and then proceed to change it.
3) I approached the owners to let them know about the service of the staff but they didn't seem to care and if they did, they didn't really do anything about it.
4) The waiters made us wait for at least 30-35 in between getting more food items to add to our hot pot while we waited with no food. I stopped a waiter on 6 different occasions to ask them where our food was at and they simply just pointed to the kitchen. As I observed these fellows go in and out of the kitchen, I realized that all of these items were frozen and are prepared in advanced so it was only a matter of placing them on a plate and bringing it out. The restaurant was only about 10% full so maybe they just don't like me?1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/27/2010
Chinese food and Dim Sum is a notch above average here. Here are my recommendations:
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Review from Howard L.
4/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
By far one of the better Dimsum restaurants in Seattle/Bellevue area. I live in Renton, and used to live in South Seattle and would still drive to Factoria just to go to Top Gun. In all honesty i would rather drive to Richmond, BC for Dimsum but sometimes have to settle for what's near. I have never been a fan of cart dimsum but Top Gun has so much foot traffic that everything goes through constant rotation. Sometimes the dishes don't have consistency and tastes different. Overall though i do not have much to complain about in Top Gun, at least it's always hot.
Tip: Get there before 11:30AM to avoid waiting forever for seating, or show up after 2PM. Earlier is always better because the food is fresher. -
Review from Phuong M.
Renton, WA
6/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
Dim sum here is good compared to most the others around seattle. It is fresh and hot when it gets to your table.
Very busy on weekends and holidays, especially during brunch so expect a wait. Parking is horrible, not many spots unless you get lucky.
Great place to go with a group of friends. But it is a bit pricey. -
Review from Liezl S.
Long Beach, CA
1/26/2011
Anyone should know Asian places don't offer great service!!!! It's just one of those facts of life you should get used to. (I'm Asian and maybe you'll enjoy the taste of your food more this way.)
parking is a little tricky, it was busy on the weekend so expect a wait. Otherwise once seated, carts rolled by and we got all the dishes we wanted. Tastes good, empty tea pots were filled quickly.
Give it a try! Otherwise, avoid it if you're looking for first class service (go to Ruth's Chris instead!) -
Review from clint w.
12/10/2010
The parking lot was flooded on my visit and they had someone trying to pump it to one side as I pulled up.
We were seated quickly and the food was upon us. But, alas, hardly any variety at all. First wave consumed (not great, not bad...and the normal fare) and time for more....same items to be had. Nothing new.
Maybe we didn't stay long enough or got there too early, but the lack of variety will probably keep me away in the future.
