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Seattle's next kitchens serve dumplings, Afghan and Egyptian food

Cheng's Dumplings and Noodle Co. is coming to Yesler Terrace, Shah's Kitchen has opened in the Chinatown-International District, and Cairo and Pearl Diver are due in Ballard and on Capitol Hill.

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In Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood, Cheng's Dumplings and Noodle Co. is set to open in 2026.[1] The team behind 19 Gold is building it.[2] Angela Cheng is a co-owner.[3] The concept comes from her grandfather.[4] The menuA line cook reads the menu first. It will run to handcrafted dumplings, house-made beef noodles, Taiwanese popcorn chicken and marinated beef wraps.[5] The restaurant will sit on the ground floor of the Tapestry Apartments.[6] What Now Seattle reached out to the team and got no reply.[7] So the opening date is the team's to announce. Already open on JacksonThe nearest neighbor is already serving. Shah's Kitchen, an Afghan restaurant, opened on Jackson Street in the Chinatown-International District.[8] Seattle Met's October roundup reports several Korean restaurants open or planned across the city.[9] The same roundup notes GoodMart, the seafood spot, in soft opening.[10] GoodMart is a Ballard seafood market and counter from the Local Tide team.[11] PCC opened its 17th store, in Madison Valley, on Oct. 14.[12] Due this fallThe Infatuation's fall guide tracks 12 anticipated openings.[13] Two of them widen the map of cuisines. Cairo is an Egyptian restaurant planned for Ballard.[14] Pearl Diver is a Parisian-style seafood bistro planned for Capitol Hill in November.[15] Rubys, a vegetarian-friendly cafe, is coming to Pike Place Market.[16] Willie Burton's Food Hall is an upcoming dining hub in Bellevue.[17] Hey Bagel has announced a West Seattle location.[18] One more name is on the way from the north. Starla's, a former Bellingham pizzeria and wine bar, plans to reopen in Seattle.[19][20] It closed its Bellingham room on March 28.[21] Jordan Koplowitz is co-owner and chef.[22] Christy Wyble is co-owner.[23] The Bellingham menu ran to sourdough pizzas and small plates.[24] The owners expect to open in late 2026 or early 2027, and no lease is signed yet.[25][26] The readCount the cuisines. Taiwanese dumplings at Yesler Terrace.[5] Afghan on Jackson.[8] Korean in several rooms.[9] Egyptian in Ballard.[14] French seafood on Capitol Hill.[15] That is the fall's list, and none of it repeats. For a trip over from the island, Jackson Street is the one that is open now.[8] The dumplings come later this year.[1]
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  1. Cheng’s Dumplings and Noodle Co. will open in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood in 2026. · whatnow.com
  2. The restaurant is created by the team behind 19 Gold. · whatnow.com
  3. Angela Cheng is co-owner of Cheng’s Dumplings and Noodle Co. · whatnow.com
  4. The restaurant concept is inspired by Angela Cheng’s grandfather. · whatnow.com
  5. The restaurant will serve handcrafted dumplings, house-made beef noodles, Taiwanese popcorn chicken and marinated beef wraps. · whatnow.com
  6. The restaurant will be located on the ground floor of Tapestry Apartments. · whatnow.com
  7. What Now Seattle contacted the restaurant team and received no response. · whatnow.com
  8. Shah's Kitchen Afghan restaurant opened on Jackson in the Chinatown-International District. · seattlemet.com
  9. Multiple new Korean restaurants have opened or are planned locally. · seattlemet.com
  10. GoodMart seafood spot is in soft opening mode. · seattlemet.com
  11. GoodMart is an upcoming Ballard seafood market and counter service spot from the Local Tide team. · theinfatuation.com
  12. PCC will open its 17th location in Madison Valley on October 14 2026. · seattlemet.com
  13. This guide covers 12 anticipated Seattle restaurant openings for fall 2026. · theinfatuation.com
  14. Cairo is an upcoming Egyptian restaurant planned for Ballard. · theinfatuation.com
  15. Pearl Diver is an upcoming Parisian-style seafood bistro planned for Capitol Hill opening November 2026. · theinfatuation.com
  16. Rubys is an upcoming vegetarian-friendly cafe at Pike Place Market. · theinfatuation.com
  17. Willie Burton's Food Hall is an upcoming dining hub in Bellevue. · theinfatuation.com
  18. Hey Bagel announced plans to open a West Seattle location. · seattlemet.com
  19. Starla’s is a former Bellingham pizzeria and wine bar. · whatnow.com
  20. Starla’s plans to reopen in Seattle. · whatnow.com
  21. Starla’s closed its Bellingham location on March 28. · whatnow.com
  22. Jordan Koplowitz is co-owner and chef of Starla’s. · whatnow.com
  23. Christy Wyble is co-owner of Starla’s. · whatnow.com
  24. The Bellingham Starla’s served sourdough pizzas and small plates. · whatnow.com
  25. Starla’s is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027. · whatnow.com
  26. No signed lease exists for the Seattle Starla’s location. · whatnow.com
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