Peony Kitchen Bellevue - Bellevue (WA)

3 /5 Dylan Li: Decent food presented well, but at a premium. The mapo tofu was pretty good but perhaps not that traditional. The beef and bean sprouts were interesting, but the basil and licorice (?) were a bit overwhelming. The rice cake dish was my favourite. We had some trouble getting the bill and splitting it, requiring extra work up at the front, not to mention the 18% mandatory gratuity despite being a group of 4. Overall, above average food, but expensive

4 /5 Rohan Thomas: This place improved…. Slightly from 2 years back Expensive… while that is ok - didn’t expect a place like this to deep fry pork belly and call it crispy pork belly…. Would have expected them to do properly…. Other than that, while the price is high. the portions were pretty good as well. All the dishes were very well done, the chao fun could use a little more seasoning - but they had great chilli selection so no issues with that. Definitely will come back - please fix your crispy pork belly or change its name to deep fried pork belly….

3 /5 Tram Ngu: I had high expectations for Peony Kitchen in Bellevue, but unfortunately my experience was disappointing. The Peking Duck was noticeably too dry, lacking the juiciness and richness that this dish is known for. The Rib Eye Steak Fried Rice was another letdown — the rib eye was completely overcooked, making it tough and chewy, which took away from the overall dish. The flavors had potential, but the execution really missed the mark this time. I hope the kitchen can improve consistency and cooking quality.

3 /5 Christina P: One word: Disappointed. The food was mediocre at best, and service was ok although the dessert course arrived mid way through the main course. We decided to try Peony for Seattle Restaurant Week, and we will not return. There is so much filler in the appetizers that the protein is lost. The Kung Pao Prawns contained medium shrimp swimming in jarred sweet and sour sauce with a few peanuts thrown in, the Fire Cracker Chicken was bland, and our dessert was clearly fried in the same oil as the proteins…those were immediately evacuated from our mouths. An unsavory attempt overall. Such a shame given the restaurant’s prime location. The only positive mention is a decent atmosphere, clean bathrooms at 5pm, and friendly service.