ex-pat+community+international+district


 * International District**

Located just a few minutes south of Seattle's downtown, the International District, or Chinatown, preserves the history and the culture of the Asian settlers in the late 19th century. This small Asian neighborhood is formed along the Yesler Way, 4th Avenue South, South Dearborn Street, and Interstate 5. The International District is considered as where many Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, Filipino Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Korean Americans, Laotian Americans, Cambodian Americans, and other Asian Americans form a community and live together in the same area, and this is why it is named the International District. Some parts of the neighborhood, such as the far eastern area, is distinctively concentrated with Vietnamese. As walking down the street within the International District, you will sense the culture of Asia and realize the signs mostly written in Chinese, which might make you just call the whole neighborhood Chinatown. Some old buildings and many Asian shops will lead you to the interesting discovery of the smell, sound, and sights of Asia within the city of Seattle.


 * Eating and Shopping in International District**

China Town has many restaurants located in it. You can find restaurants in almost every street. The Purple Dot Cafe is operated by Chinese, and it sells mostly Cantonese food. You can also enjoy a great variety of dim sum there every afternoon and they are very delicious. As an international student, I feel like I don’t really have to be in my home country to have food from my home country. Food in Purple Dot Cafe is just as great and original as the food in Hong Kong. In the Purple Dot Cafe, the food just has a great appearance, smell, and taste. Why wait? Come now to the Purple Dot Cafe. 515 Maynard Ave S Seattle 98104
 * Purple Dot Cafe**

Tel: (206) 622-0288

Other than restaurants, there are many bakeries located in China Town, as well. “A Piece of Cake” is just one of them. To me, it’s the best among other bakeries in China Town. Just passing by the store, you can smell fresh bread and cakes coming through the gap of the door. It has all kinds of Chinese and Western-styles bread and cakes. Bread and cakes there are all fresh and made daily. Besides, you can also order birthday cakes or any kind of cake there. Come and have a piece of cake, you just deserve it. 514 South King Street Seattle, WA 98104-2834
 * A Piece of Cake**

Tel: (206) 623-8284

China Town in Seattle is also called the International District. Not only Chinese students can go there and have food from their own countries, all international students can have their food as well. A very big supermarket operated by Japanese, Uwajimaya sells groceries, snacks, drinks, and daily products from many Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan and Korea. Students can buy what they miss at home in Uwajimaya. Prices for most of the goods in Uwajimaya are usually reasonable, and the food is very fresh. Students don’t have to worry about the price and quality too much. If you stay in Seattle long enough, you will know that Uwajimaya is a must in your routine during your China Town visit.
 * Uwajimaya**

600 5th Ave S Seattle, WA 98104

Tel: (206) 624-6248 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9AM-10PM (PST), Sunday 9AM-9PM (PST) Website: http://www.uwajimaya.com/