๐ Seattle Business Trip Essentials ๐งณโ๏ธ
As a common destination for tech professionals, Seattle has become a familiar routine for many of us. For instance, my first stop after landing is always a direct dash to Din Tai Fung! โ Din Tai Fung Even better when the companyโs paying! ๐ Hot & Sour Soup: A must-order! Packed with bamboo shoots, tofu, wood ear mushrooms, and shredded pork โ layered and appetizing ๐ฅฃ๐ฅ Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs: Tastes just like home โ authentic and comforting ๐๐ฏ Pork Chop Fried Rice: Crispy, tender pork chop over fragrant fried rice. Pro tip: drizzle with wonton sauce for the ultimate combo! ๐๐ถ๏ธ Dessert Xiao Long Bao: Skeptical at first, but the chocolate mochi ones blew my mind! Red bean, sesame, and taro are also delicious ๐ซ๐ฅ Garlic Cabbage: My go-to for convincing Indian colleagues to join ๐ Sticky Rice Dumpling (Zongzi): Large, well-seasoned chunks of pork โ so satisfying ๐ฐ๐ Only the steamed pork bun was a letdown ๐ซ โ Dukeโs Seafood Crab Cake: Incredible flavor โ even the appetizer portion is shareable ๐ฆ๐ฅ Steamed Clams: Fresh and aromatic, perfect with bread dipped in the broth ๐ฅ๐ถ Salmon Sliders: Mini burgers with flavorful sauce enhancing the fish ๐๐ Clam Chowder Sampler: Try three styles in one go โ ideal for exploring ๐ฅฃ๐ This combo + tax + tip โ $100, perfectly using the daily meal budget ๐ผ๐ต โ The Dolar Shop Happy hour here is a steal! The HH menu offers insane value โ youโll leave stuffed ๐ Wagyu Scallion Pancake: Fresh out of the fryer, thin and aromatic ๐ฅฉ๐ซ DIY Ice Jelly (Bingfen): Toppings galore โ a major draw for my girlfriends and me ๐ง๐ญ ๐ All three are within walking distance of the TikTok office โ super convenient for ByteDance travelers! ๐ข๐ฉ๐ป ๐ Other Repeat-Worthy Picks: Nanaโs Green Tea: Excellent matcha drinks and desserts ๐ต๐ฐ Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen: Crab fried rice & salted egg squid rings are stellar ๐ฆ๐ Yum Yum Cafe: Hidden Taishanese gem โ eel clay pot rice is a must ๐๐ฒ ๐จ Hotel Picks: Hyatt Regency Bellevue: Globalist? Book this! Breakfast is next-level โ strawberry pancakes, tiramisu pancakes, duck leg waffles, corned beef... ๐ฅ๐ InterContinental Bellevue: Brand new, excellent service โ staff greets you warmly every time ๐๏ธ๐ซ ๐ท๏ธ #SeattleEats #BusinessTripEats #BellevueFood #TechLife #TikTokCampus #FoodGuide #TravelTips
