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Seattle Food Detective 🕵️ | Harbor Pearl's Steamed Chicken Revival

Rainy days in Seattle call for steaming hot comfort food! 🌧️💨 After my friend spotted Harbor Pearl’s “steamed chicken” revival on Xiaohongshu, we rushed over — no second thoughts! 🏃‍♀️💨 We arrived around 5:30 PM, and the restaurant was already packed. Only a few tables can handle the steam pot setup, and most were reserved. Luckily, we got there early enough that the staff helped us switch tables. Tip: Go early or reserve ahead if you want that steamy chicken experience! ⏳✨ 🍲 What We Ordered A whole Steamed Chicken Congee base (for cooking veggies & finishing the meal) $9.99 DIY sauce bar + unlimited veggies 🥬 One plate each of oysters & clams 🌟 The Star: The Chicken! They use free-range chickens shipped from California — and you can taste the freshness: Skin is firm and springy, not mushy Meat is tender but still textured, not falling apart Zero gaminess or greasiness As it steamed, the chicken juices dripped down, building up the aroma and our anticipation! 🍗💧 🥣 Sauce Bar = Worth It! Their sauce station is a flavor bomb 💥: Sand ginger Lime Thai chili Ginger paste Scallions & cilantro, free to load! Mixed up, it’s a true Chaoshan-style dip — fresh, zesty, and clean. Paired with the chicken? Pure love 🥹 Veggies were diverse too — even water spinach was available! 🍚 Congee Base & Seafood The congee is light and soothing — a gentle finish that doesn’t overpower. Chicken drippings + seafood broth + rice starch slowly blend in, building a mild, natural sweetness. Not an intense “wow” broth like some Chinese steam pots, but a softer, authentic freshness. 🦪 Oysters & Clams — optional, honestly. Not bad, but we were all too busy devouring the chicken… 😅 💰 Price ~$44 per person (before tip) With tip ≈ $50 🏮 Vibe & Service Harbor Pearl feels like a classic, no-frills Cantonese spot: Focused on ingredients and freshness Service is practical — they help when needed, but don’t expect extra attention ✅ Final Verdict Will we be back? Absolutely. ✅ Great for: Chilly days 🍂 Light, natural flavors Chaoshan sauce lovers Not for: Heavy spice seekers 🌶️ Instagram-first diners A truly warm and healing meal for Seattle winters. ❄️❤️ #SeattleEats #SeattleFood #SeattleLife #SeattleChineseFood #CantoneseFood #SteamPot #ComfortFood #SeattleRainyDayEats

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Seattle Food Detective 🕵️ | Harbor Pearl's Steamed Chicken Revival

Rainy days in Seattle call for steaming hot comfort food! 🌧️💨 After my friend spotted Harbor Pearl’s “steamed chicken” revival on Xiaohongshu, we rushed over — no second thoughts! 🏃‍♀️💨 We arrived around 5:30 PM, and the restaurant was already packed. Only a few tables can handle the steam pot setup, and most were reserved. Luckily, we got there early enough that the staff helped us switch tables. Tip: Go early or reserve ahead if you want that steamy chicken experience! ⏳✨ 🍲 What We Ordered A whole Steamed Chicken Congee base (for cooking veggies & finishing the meal) $9.99 DIY sauce bar + unlimited veggies 🥬 One plate each of oysters & clams 🌟 The Star: The Chicken! They use free-range chickens shipped from California — and you can taste the freshness: Skin is firm and springy, not mushy Meat is tender but still textured, not falling apart Zero gaminess or greasiness As it steamed, the chicken juices dripped down, building up the aroma and our anticipation! 🍗💧 🥣 Sauce Bar = Worth It! Their sauce station is a flavor bomb 💥: Sand ginger Lime Thai chili Ginger paste Scallions & cilantro, free to load! Mixed up, it’s a true Chaoshan-style dip — fresh, zesty, and clean. Paired with the chicken? Pure love 🥹 Veggies were diverse too — even water spinach was available! 🍚 Congee Base & Seafood The congee is light and soothing — a gentle finish that doesn’t overpower. Chicken drippings + seafood broth + rice starch slowly blend in, building a mild, natural sweetness. Not an intense “wow” broth like some Chinese steam pots, but a softer, authentic freshness. 🦪 Oysters & Clams — optional, honestly. Not bad, but we were all too busy devouring the chicken… 😅 💰 Price ~$44 per person (before tip) With tip ≈ $50 🏮 Vibe & Service Harbor Pearl feels like a classic, no-frills Cantonese spot: Focused on ingredients and freshness Service is practical — they help when needed, but don’t expect extra attention ✅ Final Verdict Will we be back? Absolutely. ✅ Great for: Chilly days 🍂 Light, natural flavors Chaoshan sauce lovers Not for: Heavy spice seekers 🌶️ Instagram-first diners A truly warm and healing meal for Seattle winters. ❄️❤️ #SeattleEats #SeattleFood #SeattleLife #SeattleChineseFood #CantoneseFood #SteamPot #ComfortFood #SeattleRainyDayEats

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