Frying Fish - Chinese restaurant in Bellevue - 1915 140th Ave NE #2347, USA

From the outside, this humbly and unassuming dining option does not exactly catch your eye, in the sea of available eateries in the area. However, once seated, I was completely shocked to see that the menu had items that I had not seen available in decades. Served in a traditional family style, and very reasonably priced, everything that they had available was what you'd expect from a Chinese food establishment, and more. I feel like it is geared more toward ethnically Chinese people, and that's certainly a good thing! The food is more authentic and has flavors that might be unfamiliar, but are much more satisfying if you are looking for something a bit outside of the norm. The service is very warm and friendly, and quite attentive. We felt very welcomed and I never once had to actually look for our waitress; she always seemed to be nearby. I think my only (very small) issue was there was a small communication barrier, but that could easily be overcome through clearer communication on our part and I'm sure there are other waitresses who might be a little more fluent, as well. I was also quite pleased that there was melon juice on the menu! Fresh made and blended with ice. The entire meal was amazing and I wish I could have ordered more. I highly recommend!

This place is packed! Make reservation if you don't want to wait. Small quantity in big dish. Food is excellent especially their smoked duck 樟茶鴨: Crunchy outside, juicy inside Walnut Shrimp 核桃蝦 tastes really bad. The shrimps were not fresh. The fried skin is too thick that absorbed the oil. It tastes really oily. The presentation looks amazing though.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon for their fresh spicy boiled fish. The portion was a little underwhelming for $70 but fish tasted fresh (not much fish under the first layer in the photo). Their twice cooked pork and stir fry green beans was authentic and flavorful, but again portion was smaller than expected. Hot and sour soup is standard. Their menu caters to both Chinese and American tastes with many American Chinese dishes

We came here for a quick lunch before heading back home. The place is pretty spacious inside. The service is ok as they only had 2 people covering the whole restaurant. The food here is good and came out pretty quick. I did enjoy the mapo Tofu and the snow pea tip dish.

We come here a few times a month. Pretty yummy Chinese food! We usually get a beef and broccoli, or the basil beef, and the soup with fish and pickled vegetables. Smaller portions but the prices are good. I'm posting because I brought in two friends who use power wheelchairs and this place is quite accessible. There are accessible parking spaces down the lot and a ramp. We were able to get one of the round tables so my friends could roll right on up. This place gets pretty busy but they don't take reservations.

This place has a good variety of options to choose from. The dumplings, soups, starters, with excellent spicy options. The cumin lamb was extremely good, the chopped hot spicy fish is my favorite of all, has a good spicy flavor and the fish compliments it very well. The fried rice had excellent flavor and the other dishes accompanied it very well. Definitely will come back to explore more menu options. The only down side was, the main course was delivered to the table before starters.

Not a bad choice for authentic Sichuan cuisines. Service was polite although not professional. Menu choices are plenty. Prices are pretty reasonable in comparison. Twice cooked pork tasted great. One note is that my takeout lunch had generous amount of rice, which made the portion size of the main dish looked pretty small.

I've been frequenting Frying Fish since its grand opening years ago and it continues to be a delightful dining experience. Their extensive menu is a fantastic blend of authentic Chinese dishes and American-Chinese fusion that is sure to satisfy a wide range of palates. Both my Chinese and non-Chinese friends rave about the flavors here. While it might not be the absolute top in town, the affordability makes up for it. Especially when you compare it with other overpriced spots, Frying Fish stands out as an exceptional value for the quality and variety. One can't leave without trying their namesake chef's special - the frying fish, it's a true gem. But really, I've yet to find a dish I wouldn't recommend. Whether it's for a family dinner or a group gathering, Frying Fish has a table ready to serve. So, if you haven't already, give it a try. You won't be disappointed. One thing to add, the rice here is very delicious!