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Purple Dot Cafe Dim Sum Restaurant ·$$

Dim sum & Hong Kong-style Chinese eats in a purple-and-chrome space that's open late on weekends.

Website: purpledotcafe.com

Phone: (206) 622-0288

Cross Streets: Between S Weller St and S King St

Open now

  • Sat 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM

515 Maynard Ave S Seattle, WA 98104 ·2274.57 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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3.0 874 reviews
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152 4 star
220 3 star
208 2 star
91 1 star
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Clint W. 12/19/25

A decade ago, dim sum was had at Harbor City or Jade Garden. Now it is more likely to be Purple Dot. I usually am after the same basic things, so that is pretty reliable here. I am supposed...

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Holly Z. 04/15/26

This restaurant is one of the oldest still operating in Chinatown. It's not terrible, but it's not particularly great either. There's a noticeable, very unpleasant smell when you walk in, likely...

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Michael X. 03/23/26

I have tried many Chinese places here in Seattle, and I am always down to try more, especially in the Chinatown area. It was a later rainy night on a Friday around 6:30pm, and Purple Dot was...

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Adelie S. 03/30/26

Food here is very solid especially for the staples - honey walnut shrimp, sweet and sour pork/chicken, green beans with minced pork and fried rice were all great. Love the chili sauce that you can...

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Branden N. 10/08/25

Unsure why this Seattle Gem that is open very late is rated so low! Not only do you get a hot, seated meal after 12 am daily, it's GOOD. This is typical American-Chinese (Cantonese) cuisine,...

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