In Seattle, we really enjoyed Qiaolin at the Seattle convention center. Back in Singapore, like nearly everyone there our family often frequents Hai Di Lao, a popular Chinese hotpot chain which has become the de facto luxury going out food for a lot of Singaporeans. There’s a HDL in Seattle too, near Qiaolin, but we found Qiaolin to be comparable, maybe even better. And cheaper.
Other places we enjoyed: Place Pigalle, a delicious French bistro with amazing views; Mike’s Noodle House, Taylor’s Shellfish. My friends drove me out to Edmonds to have great sushi at Sankai, one of the highlights of my trip.
I got to hang out with a person who does my job at the Seattle Aquarium, and learned a lot.