Much better today Service excellent Even spoke to the chef Green beans very good Steak delicious

Food here is always great. Derrick was our server who was amazing. So patient with us as we had a 90 year old with us. His customer service and understanding was exceptional. Took extra care with our dietary requirements. So impressed with his service standards. This place could do with a little more ventilation as you smell of food but overall great vibe and clean restaurant. I've been here numerous times but wanted to give a shout out to our amazing server.

Updated review: I have been going to this restaurant every once in a while with my mom. It is one of her favorite places. I do love the food here and the cocktails are satisfying too. Service was great the last couple times I have gone. Some of my go-to meals here are the peking duck and short ribs. The short ribs are so delicious. They are so tender! I am immediately in a food coma after eating it. The peking duck is super tasty and well cooked too. Its so crispy! I am obsessed with the homemade pancakes (thin dough) that you use to wrap the duck and lemon in. It kind of tastes like a dumpling duck sandwich.

Peony's Kitchen offers a cozy and casual atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed dining experience. We decided to try a variety of dishes to share, and everything was prepared exceptionally well. We sampled both the happy hour menu and the main menu, and were delighted with our choices. The spicy wontons were a standout, bursting with flavor and just the right amount of heat. The pork soup dumplings were equally impressive. We also enjoyed a couple other items like the garlic, crispy chicken, the green beans, and the chow mein

We went here for happy hour and enjoyed it! Pricing: Pretty good for a nice restaurant in downtown Bellevue! There was also a special on drinks since it's a Monday- $4 off signature cocktails and $9 standard cocktails. However, the server didn't mention the $9 special and I saw it posted at the front on my way out :( I would have ordered the $9 cocktail instead of the $12 one (originally $16, but $4 off). Another thing to note is they automatically include an 18% tip in the bill. The server did mention it as he set the bill down. Ambiance: I like the ambiance! It was cute and good lighting - not too harsh. Lots of windows so it wasn't dark either. It could get loud if it were full but it was maybe 40% full while we were there (Monday) Food: We liked what we had! The cold noodles were a little bit spicy. Service: Service was good and our server was nice. He forgot to mention the $9 cocktail special but that was all. Our egg rolls took a really long time to come out- like 25 minutes or so, but we didn't mind.

The boyfriend brought my family here and it was a lovely dining experience! The food took a bit to come out, but once it did, all of it came out at once which is always nice. I agree with other reviews that say the portion size is a bit too small. Regardless of the price (more upscale, sure), I believe that plates should have a predictable amount of food. The Chow Fun was in a very shallow plate and not a large pile, and the Honey Walnut Shrimp had maybe...10 shrimp in it? Along with a bunch of honeydew. Interesting, but would've appreciated if it was just more hearty. I always expect with Chinese restaurants for the amount of people +1 carb option to be a pretty fair amount of dishes to feed everyone, but we left feeling...like we had a lot of room for dessert (even after the Pumpkin Donuts!) The Tea Smoked Chicken was well presented and had the smokiness in the crispy skin, which we all agreed was done really well. But honestly, I missed the tea and the flavor didn't permeate through to the meat as strongly as I wished it did. Also, we realized that the Eggplant and Green Beans kind of tasted like...fried tofu. I think the oil was reused one time too many. The flavor otherwise was fine and there was a good amount of it, but no one wants to be thinking about how old their oil is. Our server was nice and friendly -- they take 18% service fee regardless of what you order or party size so just watch out for that! I rate 3.8 but round up to 4.

An upscale modern Chinese restaurant with a beautiful interior and food - Great for a parent's birthday or reunion event! Each time we come, the roast duck is a favorite, as well as the clay pot pork belly and the mixed vegetables. If you're interested in cool looking food, the squid ink fried rice and beef short rib are good choices! The food is beautifully presented but I feel like most items are not worth the price here. There's free parking by the CVS underground and it's a beautiful area to walk around after! Service is hit or miss.

The amount one has to pay for this location in DT Bellevue, along with the cosmetics and glamour - tend to raise some flags with me. But the food here is the real deal if you order the right dishes. The duck is a solid choice; just don't make comparisons to authentic Beijing duck (北京烤鸭) - think "fusion" LOL. The tea smoked chicken is also one of my favorites, but that flavor is not for everyone. They do the Panda Express, generic, Americanized Chinese food classics very well too, if that's your thing. Absolutely no shame. Good food is good food - if you enjoy it, that's all that really matters. That said, not sure what's going on with their mapo tofu. It's not horrible, and I still order it, but they know how to make it much better.