If you know what dim sum is and appreciate it, you've got to try Noble Court. I think it's the best that the Seattle area has to offer. Far better than anything in the International District, and much safer too (the food and the parking lot!). The food is hot and there is a lot of variety, after 11:00am on weekends. You definitely want to arrive a little before 11:00 though or you won't get parking. So you see, it's a science....10:45 arrival time will get you parking and the best variety of food. The little plates of deep fried, orange sesame type beef is the best dish I've tried there. The absolute greatest dim sum can be found in Vancouver, B.C. but if you don't want to make the drive, Noble Court does it pretty well.
One last thing...the facility is not near as impressive as the food, so don't be turned off at first sight. Try the food!
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