Chef Liao Asian Fusion Cuisine

When chef Eleni Ponirakis Henry asks you out for dinner, and she recommends Chef Liao, only fools pass. Thank god for grand children, Eleni's Greek-heritage influenc fame stretches from her home in Greece back to her home in Seattle. Many may recall the loss of her Greenwood Ave restaurant due to a neighbors gas explosion. Regardless, there’s clearly something special happening here. Quietly hidden within the menu is Chef Liao gluten-free options, don’t hesitate to ask, not everything is, but many dishes are absolutely worth exploring. This is truly a family affair, with the team dedicated to preparing fresh, family-style dishes that highlight clean, uncomplicated flavor profiles. I was especially drawn to the squid. Don’t expect calamari, while calamari is squid, this dish features s

Don't let the faded exterior fool you! It serves delicious Cantonese-style food with an open kitchen. Plenty of affordable lunch specials and regular dishes. The ~$14 lunch special (before tax) comes with a great portion, a spring roll and hot & sour soup, The food is freshly cooked and flavorful. Professional chefs, friendly staff and fast service. Takeout is also available!

First time in Seattle and staying at an Airbnb a short wall away. Was looking for a quick bite with gluten free options and boy was I blown away!! It’s pretty rare to find a Chinese restaurant that’s super knowledgeable and accommodating to gluten free needs. Ordered the eggplant in black bean sauce, singapore noodles, and salt and pepper squid. The absolute BEST Chinese meal I’ve ever had since being gluten free for the last 8 years. Everything was perfectly seasoned and came out super quick.

Came from Vegas and visited the woodland park zoo. This was 1 min away from the zoo and we were famished from walking all day! And we were not disappointed! Portions sizes are huge and plenty for a family of 4. We ordered the shrimp fried rice, almond fried chicken, and beef broccoli and they were so delicious! Almond fried chicken was crispy and tender and the sauce paired well with the chicken. The beef was super tender and the brocccoli was not too soft and had a crunch (which we like!). And don't forget the fried rice! They were so yummy and paired well with everything we ate! Soo goood! Friendly family owened business. Owner was super nice and suggested places for us to visit so we wouldn't get stuck in traffic. Will definitely stop by again whenever we are in town!

Love this place. I'll be so sad when they rebuild this block and we lose them. Best Chinese in the Frelard/Greenwood area. Fun to watch them cook it right in front of you, always have interesting meals for their own lunch. Friendly staff, fast preparation and delicious food. Lots of options and lunch vs dinner specials. Ask for higher spice, they are geared for local low tolerance star values. Large family table with rotating center for sharing, small private tables for couples. Come enjoy the food or order for take out like I often do.