Tai Tung

Tai Tung is the oldest surviving Chinese restaurant in Seattle's International District, opened in 1935 by an immigrant from Hong Kong. It has served the community for decades, maintaining its traditional roots and welcoming diners to experience a piece of local history. The restaurant gained fame as the subject of the 2015 documentary "A Taste of Home" and appeared in the 2020 film "The Paper Tigers." Its cellar is rumored to be haunted by ghosts, and it remains notably busy on Christmas Day when many other Seattle restaurants are closed. A visit offers authentic Chinese dishes and a chance to enjoy a beloved local institution with a storied past.