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Facing East Taiwanese Restaurant

Cult-favorite Taiwanese restaurant famous for its pork belly buns (gua bao) and homestyle Taiwanese comfort food.

Taiwanese
Cuisine
$$
Price

Facing East is a popular Taiwanese restaurant in Bellevue best known for its braised pork belly buns (gua bao), three-cup chicken, beef noodle soup and other homestyle Taiwanese dishes. Its small dining room is frequently packed, with lines a regular feature at peak hours.

The original Facing East operated on Bel-Red Road, and the brand also runs a Bellevue Way location branded as Facing East Time focused on Taiwanese street food. Together they have made the restaurant a destination for authentic Taiwanese cuisine on the Eastside.

The restaurant is regularly cited in regional dining guides as one of the area's best spots for Taiwanese food.

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