![]() It’s just a short stroll to Seattle Best Tea (H 506 S King St), which carries a phenomenal selection of green, jasmine, oolong, and other fine teas. Strong choices include Dim Sum King ( 617 S Jackson St), which specializes in pork buns and shrimp dumplings Mike’s Noodle House ( 418 Maynard Ave S), where you’ll find flavorful traditional noodle and wonton soups and A+ Hong Kong Kitchen ( 419 Sixth Ave S), with its enormous menu of Cantonese and hybrid Western food. The terraced landscape and plaza with tables and chairs make it a popular picnic spot-bring a takeout meal from one of the myriad surrounding restaurants. The bold red staircases of Hing Hay Park ( 423 Maynard Ave S) and Taiwanese-made Grand Pavilion anchor the area and depict Asian American artworks, like a dragon mural and lantern, and a memorial honoring Chinese Americans who died in World War II. ![]() At the top of the alley in the historic Panama Hotel ( 605½ S Main St), you can glimpse the unclaimed belongings left here when Japanese-Americans were forcibly removed in 1942, and enjoy modern sips in the hotel’s inviting teahouse. On the corner, KOBO Seattle (H 604 S Jackson St) carries a wonderful selection of Japanese and Northwest-inspired crafts, artwork, greeting cards, and whimsical gifts. ![]() Continue on to Nihonmachi Alley ( off S Jackson St between Sixth and Seventh Aves), where a mural and plaques commemorate the Japanese heritage of the surrounding blocks. With its beautifully designed exhibits and engaging tours, the fascinating Wing Luke Museum ( 719 S King St) presents the history of this 110-year-old neighborhood, making it the perfect place to begin your visit. ![]()
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