Welcome to Mei Mei Cafe
Welcome to Mei Mei Cafe, a charming gem located at 1004 NE 50th St in Seattle. This intimate eatery specializes in classic Chinese and Chinese-American cuisine, boasting a menu filled with favorites like Mongolian Beef and Singapore Style Rice Noodles. Customers rave about the generous portions meant for sharing, making it an ideal spot for family-style dining. The warmth of the owners adds to the experience, as they often sample dishes to ensure satisfaction. With standout items like Honey Walnut Shrimp and Pepper & Salt Crispy Tofu, Mei Mei Cafe offers a delightful blend of comfort and flavor that keeps patrons coming back for more.
- 1004 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105, United States1004 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105, United States Hotline: +1 206-729-2218
Welcome to Mei Mei Cafe, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Seattle at 1004 NE 50th St. This delightful cafe may be small, but it packs a punch with its exceptional flavors and warm, inviting atmosphere. The essence of Mei Mei Cafe lies in its commitment to serving delectable Chinese and Chinese American dishes that evoke both nostalgia and joy for every diner.
At Mei Mei Cafe, the menu boasts a variety of offerings, from tantalizing Vegetables like Mixed Vegetables and Shanghai Bokchoy with Garlic, to the chef's specialities such as Kung Pao Delight and Tangerine Beef. One can also savor the unique taste of their Fish with Salted Egg Yolk, a dish that has garnered much praise from food lovers. The portions are generous, meant to be shared family-style, making it perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
Crowd favorites like the Pepper & Salt Crispy Tofu have earned rave reviews for their delightful texture—soft inside and crispy outside—while the honey walnut shrimp has become a staple for many local patrons, winning hearts for its perfect blend of crunch and sweetness. It's evident that the cafe's owners, a lovely husband-and-wife duo, infuse their passion into every dish they create, ensuring each visitors' experience is memorable.
The atmosphere at Mei Mei Cafe is casual and homey, complete with a few cozy tables for dining in or the convenient option for takeout. The attention to customer service shines through, as noted by satisfied patrons who appreciate the personal touches—from sampling dishes to large portions tailored for sharing. Guests often find themselves enjoying the Sugared Biscuits or Crab Wontons, bringing back fond memories of childhood feasts.
Whether you're a local or just passing through Seattle, Mei Mei Cafe offers an experience that blends authenticity with the comfort of classic Chinese cuisine. Come hungry and leave with a smile—this charming eatery is sure to become your new favorite spot!

Great little restaurant with great food. Had the chefs spicy chicken special and the chicken chow mein. Both good

This tiny cafe is pretty simple and small, but the quality and flavor of the food is excellent. The owners are super sweet and personable. I decided to go with an item on the specials board, a red braised pork with Chinese potatoes. The lady was concerned if I would like what she said was very Chinese dish and offered to make me a sample. She came out with a small sample for me and my friends, which was delicious. The food portions are quite large and meant to be shared, Chinese style. 1 dish with rice could easily feed 2 people. Dishes were about 11-13 on average. They have ample parking. They don't deliver but they do have an online menu system to place a take out order. Highly recommend!

Lived in the UDistrict for five years now and only just now discovered it! Some of the best Chinese (maybe Chinese American food) I’ve ever had. I order takeout at least once a month as it is literally my favorite restaurant. It’s in an unassuming spot and I would never have thought to come by until I was craving some honey walnut shrimp and saw that they sold it. My partner and I love it and think it’s literally some of the best we’ve ever had. It’s so crunchy and saucy! I also love getting the sugared biscuits and crab wontons as these were some of my favorite childhood eats. It’s also a small local business that looks like it’s only run by a wife and most likely her husband. I’ve never dined in before but they do have around four tables of four to sit at :)

While maybe not the most authentic Chinese food place in the city, it certainly hit the spot for what i was looking for. I was looking for a mean Singapore Noodle. Their Singapore noodle was really good, one of the better one that i have tried in the city. I also had a small hot & sour soup which was good. This is the classic Chinese takeout place that i remember as a kid from the east coast. If that is the type of Chinese food you are looking for i am sure you’d like this place. If you are looking for something a little more authentic, maybe checkout ID. I will be coming back here, will probably become my goto Chinese Takeout place. It also has a small parking lot, which is very convenient!

Love the Pepper & Salt Crispy Tofu. So soft inside and yet crispy outside. I could have this every day!

Small, unassuming restaurant with amazing Chinese cuisine! The owners are kind and efficient. We ordered seafood tofu soup, Beef Ho Fun, Mongolian Beef, and Walnut Prawns. Beef Ho Fun was our favorite. All the dishes had amazing flavor! Walnut prawns were delicately fried and melted in your mouth. The restaurant itself is very small. Perfect for lunch or takeout. Excited to try other items on their menu!! It has a small shared parking lot, which is a plus!

Went here for dinner. Small venue but got seated right away. A Cantonese lady was the one up front taking orders and answering the phone. Ordered the chicken & salted fish fried rice (pictured, couple bites already taken). Tasted wonderfully! Was around 13, very affordable especially for Seattle. Would love to come back here when in the area!

What a lovely spot! Very nice lady serving and the food is perfectly cooked and high quality. The salt and pepper fish is masterfully fried and flaky. The eggplant is soft and flavorful with the perfect amount of corn starch in the sauce. The beef ho fun has incredibly tender beef and satisfying noodles. I would recommend coming in to eat at one of the four tables and having a pot of tea with dinner!