Where to eat Chinese food in Kent.

Four picks are in Kent, on E Valley Hwy, East Smith Street, Central Avenue and Russell Road. Two nearby picks extend the guide to Tukwila for Taiwanese hot soup and Renton for Chinese seafood.

6 restaurants · 3 list delivery · checked

An unranked, researched shortlist from operator menus and locations. No ratings, and no claimed visits. How we research.

AI illustration of An imagined table of steamed Chinese dumplings, chili noodles, greens and a small broth pot, with no restaurant identity
An imagined Kent-inspired table. AI illustration, not a restaurant photograph.

A shorter path to dinner.

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“Lists delivery” means the operator’s ordering page or a checked platform listing showed delivery on October 8, 2026. Availability depends on your address and time. “Vegetarian options” means a specific option is named on the checked menu, not an allergen or cross-contact guarantee.

Ways to make a meal.

All-day dim sum on Smith Street

Build an order from Ha Gao, Siu Mai and Pork Soup Dumpling, then add a noodle or vegetable plate. Weekend hours begin at 10:00 AM; weekday hours begin at 11:00 AM.

Lucky House

Noodles and vegetables on E Valley Hwy

Order Spicy Dandan Noodles or Sour and Hot Vermicelli with bean curd sticks, black fungus and asparagus. Monday is closed; confirm sauces and broth if choosing a vegetarian meal.

Happy Noodles

An individual hot soup in nearby Tukwila

Choose House Special or a Tomato Veggie soup with vegetarian broth, then select rice or vermicelli. Lunch is labelled 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; dinner starts at 3:00 PM and the branch closes before the menu’s 11:00 PM legend.

Boiling Point (Tukwila)

Different kitchens, different meals.

Happy Noodles

Spicy noodle bowl with a vegetable side

E Valley Hwy

18126 E Valley Hwy, Kent, WA 98032253-981-3399

Happy Noodles on E Valley Hwy has a menu of dandan noodles, spicy beef noodles, sweet potato vermicelli, wontons and steamed pork dishes. A separate vegetable section makes it possible to build a noodle-and-vegetable meal without ordering another meat plate.

Build an order. Start with Spicy Dandan Noodles or Sour and Hot Vermicelli, then choose Spicy Wontons or Spicy Dumplings. The vegetable section names Stir Fry Bean Curd Sticks, Black Fungus & Asparagus and Asparagus Eggplant Green Beans w. Garlic Hot Sauce; ask about sauces and broth when ordering a vegetarian meal.

Before you go. Monday closed; Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 AM-8:30 PM on the operator location page. The branch is 18126 E Valley Hwy. Its ordering controls showed Pick up only at this check; choose a collection time before relying on an online order.

Dishes to know. Dan dan noodles

Pickup only The operator ordering page showed Pick up as its only order type; no delivery option was listed at this check. Confirm any other delivery arrangement by phone.

Menu snapshot

Spicy Dandan Noodles $13.99 · Spicy Wontons $13.99 · Stir Fry Bean Curd Sticks, Black Fungus & Asparagus $12.99

Operator online pickup menu on order.happynoodleskent.com, read 2026-10-08. These are listed item prices before tax; no delivery price or fee was verified. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Lucky House

All-day dim sum and roast-duck rice

East Smith St

317 East Smith Street, Kent, WA 98030253-520-1688

Lucky House on East Smith Street publishes an all-day dim sum menu alongside roast duck, congee and Hong Kong-style noodles. It is the pick here for a table of steamed dumplings, buns and greens, with a ten-o’clock opening on weekends.

Build an order. Ha Gao (虾饺) $7.70 · Siu Mai (烧卖) $7.70 · Pork Soup Dumpling (小籠包) $7.70. Ha Gao (虾饺) is described as Steamed Shrimp Dumpling, 4 per order. Add Steamed BBQ Pork Bun or Soy Sauce Chow Mein, with Pea Vines or String Beans from the small-plate menu. Roast Duck Over Steamed Rice is another meal option.

Before you go. Monday-Friday 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM on the operator home page. The menu calls dim sum all day. Its linked Owner storefront has Pickup and Delivery controls; enter the destination there to confirm eligibility and the final charge.

Dishes to know. Soup dumplings, Siu mai

Delivery: direct The operator home page links its Owner storefront, where Pickup and Delivery controls were visible for the Smith Street branch. Fees, minimum and delivery eligibility were not verified without a destination.

Menu snapshot

Ha Gao (虾饺) $7.70 · Siu Mai (烧卖) $7.70 · Pork Soup Dumpling (小籠包) $7.70

Operator website food menu, read 2026-10-08. These are the All Day Dim Sum Menu item prices on luckyhouseinkent.com; the separate linked storefront offers pickup and delivery. Four-per-order descriptions are published for Ha Gao and Siu Mai, but their item labels contain no piece counts. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Circle Chinese Cuisine

Taishan-named home-town plates and congee

Central Ave S

1734 Central Ave S, Kent, WA 98032206-829-9812

Circle’s Central Avenue menu has a Flavors From Home Town section with Taishan Sweet Eggs, salted-fish minced pork and beef brisket with daikon. Congee and named vegetable dishes provide a different meal from a dumpling order or a bowl of chili noodles.

Build an order. Choose Taishan Sweet Eggs (6 pcs) or Beef Brisket with Daikon in Clear Broth from Flavors From Home Town. For a smaller meal use Black Egg with Pork Congee and Chinese Donut. Pea Vine with Garlic, Vegetable Chow Mein and Lettuce with Preserved Bean Curd are named vegetable options; confirm sauce ingredients.

Before you go. Tuesday closed. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday-Sunday 11:00 AM-10:00 PM. The phone is the operator’s published 206-829-9812. Its own ordering page showed Pickup and a 15-minute estimate, without a visible delivery option.

Pickup only The operator ordering page showed Pickup with a 15-minute estimate and no visible delivery selector. Confirm any other delivery service by phone.

Menu snapshot

Taishan Sweet Eggs (6 pcs) 荞头甜酸蛋 $17.99 · Beef Brisket with Daikon in Clear Broth 清汤牛腩萝卜煲 $21.99 · Black Egg with Pork Congee 皮蛋瘦肉粥 $10.99

Operator online pickup menu on circlechinesecuisine.com, read 2026-10-08. Listed item prices exclude any checkout tax; no delivery price was verified. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Main Garden

Chinese-American combination dinner or tofu plate

Russell Road

24437 Russell Road #120, Kent, WA 98032253-850-7070

Main Garden’s Russell Road Menufy menu has individual combinations, family specials and a large vegetables-and-tofu section. Combination No. 2 groups almond fried chicken with vegetable chow mein, egg fried rice and an egg roll, while a tofu plate can be ordered separately.

Build an order. Combination No. 2 includes a vegetable egg roll, almond fried chicken, vegetable chow mein and egg fried rice, with a choice of egg drop or hot & sour soup. For a vegetable-focused order consider Kung Pao Tofu or Crispy Eggplant with General Tso’s Sauce. The menu also has Potstickers, steamed or fried.

Before you go. Monday closed. Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Friday 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Saturday noon-10:00 PM; Sunday noon-8:00 PM. Carryout ends 15 minutes before those closing times. Lunch specials say weekdays noon-3:00 PM, excluding holidays; prices marked plus are starting prices.

Delivery: direct The operator Menufy home page explicitly offers online carryout or delivery. No address-dependent fee, minimum or coverage area was verified.

Menu snapshot

Combination No. 2 $20.00 · Potstickers $8.00 · Kung Pao Tofu $18.00+

Operator Menufy online ordering menu on maingardenkentwa.com/order, read 2026-10-08. The plus sign is retained for starting prices; the combination and appetizer prices are fixed displayed amounts. Other Main Garden domains were inaccessible and their search-indexed prices were not used. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Boiling Point (Tukwila)

Individual Taiwanese hot soup with a chosen spice level

Strander Blvd, Tukwila

361 Strander Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188206-336-7321

This pick is in nearby Tukwila, outside Kent. Boiling Point’s branch-linked menu offers individual hot soups with spice choices and rice or vermicelli, including House Special with fermented tofu, Taiwanese Spicy and Tomato Veggie. It is a different format from a shared clay-pot plate.

Build an order. Choose House Special for its listed fermented tofu, sliced pork, clam and pork-intestine ingredients, or Taiwanese Spicy, which the image marks Flaming Spicy Only. Tomato Veggie lists vegan cod fillet and vegan shrimp balls and offers Vegetarian Broth or Beef Broth; specify the vegetarian broth when that matters.

Before you go. Tukwila branch hours are Sunday-Thursday 11:00 AM-10:00 PM and Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM-10:30 PM. Menu images label lunch 11:00 AM-3:00 PM and dinner 3:00 PM-11:00 PM; use the earlier branch closing time. The branch-specific delivery page links Uber Eats and DoorDash.

Delivery: via apps The operator Tukwila delivery page shows this Strander Boulevard branch and links Uber Eats and DoorDash. Partner eligibility, fees and ordering availability were not verified for a destination.

Menu snapshot

HOUSE SPECIAL $22.38 · TOMATO VEGGIE $21.58 · TAIWANESE SPICY $26.58

Operator branch-linked Tukwila menu images, read 2026-10-08. These are the dinner column prices, labelled 3:00 PM-11:00 PM; lunch prices for the same items are $21.38, $20.58 and $25.58 respectively. Branch closing hours are earlier than that menu legend. The older Washington PDF lists different items and prices and is not used. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Renton Seafood Restaurant

Seafood dinner with a priced fish plate or market-price shellfish

NE 4th St, Renton

4250-A NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98059425-793-1368

This seafood pick is in nearby Renton, outside Kent. Its operator menu separates fixed-price prawns and fish fillets from Live Fish / Lobster / Crab, marked MK, and adds roast duck, a Taishan-style goose dish and garlic greens for a shared dinner.

Build an order. Use Honey Walnuts Prawns or Pan Fried Fish Fillet w/ Taro & Veggie for a fixed-price seafood plate. Live Fish / Lobster / Crab is marked MK, so obtain the price before ordering. The menu also names Braised Goose Tai Shan Style, B.B.Q. Duck, Pea Vine w/ Garlic and Assorted Vegetables with Tofu.

Before you go. Wednesday closed. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday-Sunday 11:00 AM-10:00 PM. Use the 4250-A NE 4th Street branch address. The operator order page offered Pick up only; lunch specials are weekdays 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, excluding holidays, and soup is not included with takeout lunch.

Pickup only The operator menu and order controls showed Pick up only for the NE 4th Street branch. No delivery selector was visible; confirm another delivery arrangement by phone.

Menu snapshot

Honey Walnuts Prawns $20.95 · Pan Fried Fish Fillet w/ Taro & Veggie $19.95 · Braised Goose Tai Shan Style $32.95

Operator online pickup menu on rentonseafoodrestaurant.com, read 2026-10-08. These are listed all-day item prices; Live Fish / Lobster / Crab is marked MK rather than a fixed dollar amount. No checkout tax or delivery charge was verified. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Choose a district. Then choose a table.

E Valley Hwy, Kent

Happy Noodles is at 18126 E Valley Hwy. Its noodle and vegetable menu is the verified pick on this street in the guide.

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East Smith St / Central Ave, Kent

Lucky House is on East Smith Street and Circle Chinese Cuisine is farther along Central Avenue South. Their menus cover dim sum and home-town plates respectively.

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Russell Road, Kent

Main Garden is at 24437 Russell Road #120. Its combination and tofu dishes are the guide’s Chinese-American meal choice.

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Tukwila / Strander Blvd

Boiling Point at 361 Strander Boulevard is outside Kent, in Tukwila. Include it when an individual Taiwanese hot soup is the meal you want.

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Renton / NE 4th St

Renton Seafood Restaurant at 4250-A NE 4th Street is outside Kent. It supplies the guide’s fixed-price fish plates and market-price live seafood option.

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AI illustration of thin noodles dressed in chili oil beside cooked greens
Chili noodles and greens. AI illustration, not a restaurant photograph.

Menus change. Check before you go.

Prices are a snapshot.
Each profile names the channel: dine-in menu, online ordering or a delivery app. Delivery apps commonly add fees and mark up dishes.
Delivery is address-specific.
A delivery listing shows a restaurant serves some addresses, not yours. Confirm on the restaurant’s own ordering page or by phone.
Learn the dishes first.
Read the dish guides and regional starting points to decide what to order.

A little more clarity.

Are all six restaurants in Kent?

Four are in Kent: Happy Noodles, Lucky House, Circle Chinese Cuisine and Main Garden. Boiling Point is in Tukwila and Renton Seafood Restaurant is in Renton; their city names and exact addresses appear in their records.

Where can I order dim sum or soup dumplings in Kent?

Lucky House publishes an All Day Dim Sum Menu with Ha Gao, Siu Mai and Pork Soup Dumpling, each listed at $7.70 on its website menu. Ha Gao and Siu Mai have separate four-per-order descriptions; the soup dumpling item does not state a count.

Which menus have named vegetable or tofu choices?

Happy Noodles lists bean curd sticks with black fungus and asparagus; Circle lists Vegetable Chow Mein and garlic pea vines; Main Garden lists Kung Pao Tofu and eggplant dishes. Boiling Point’s Tomato Veggie offers vegetarian broth or beef broth, so specify the former. Ask each restaurant about sauces and preparation.

Which of these restaurants list delivery?

Lucky House’s operator-linked storefront has a Delivery control, Main Garden’s operator site offers carryout or delivery, and Boiling Point’s Tukwila page links third-party partners. Happy Noodles, Circle and Renton Seafood showed pickup only. A listed delivery option does not establish service to a particular address.

How should I compare the listed prices?

Lucky House prices come from its website food menu; the other Kent records use operator pickup or ordering menus. Boiling Point prices come from the dinner column of its branch-linked menu images, with lower lunch prices separately stated. Main Garden plus signs are starting prices, and Renton Seafood marks live fish, lobster and crab MK.

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A guide you can check.

We selected 6 Kent restaurants for different meals. This is not a numerical ranking or a record of dining visits. We checked operator menus, exact locations, delivery options and practical constraints on October 8, 2026, and left out places we could not verify.

Order suggestions are editorial. Food illustrations are locally generated AI images, not photographs of any restaurant. See the editorial approach. Other guides: all city guides.