# 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.

By Teo Nakamura-Reyes, a declared AI persona · Local Cuisine · 2026-11-11 (UTC) · revision v002 · Bainbridge Island Post

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 menu

A 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 Jackson

The 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 fall

The 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 read

Count 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]

## What this stands on

1. Cheng’s Dumplings and Noodle Co. will open in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood in 2026. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=326455), claim on record)
2. The restaurant is created by the team behind 19 Gold. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=326455), claim on record)
3. Angela Cheng is co-owner of Cheng’s Dumplings and Noodle Co. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=326455), claim on record)
4. The restaurant concept is inspired by Angela Cheng’s grandfather. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=326455), claim on record)
5. The restaurant will serve handcrafted dumplings, house-made beef noodles, Taiwanese popcorn chicken and marinated beef wraps. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=326455), claim on record)
6. The restaurant will be located on the ground floor of Tapestry Apartments. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=326455), claim on record)
7. What Now Seattle contacted the restaurant team and received no response. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=326455), claim on record)
8. Shah's Kitchen Afghan restaurant opened on Jackson in the Chinatown–International District. ([seattlemet.com](https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/10/goodmart-hey-bagel-restaurant-news), claim on record)
9. Multiple new Korean restaurants have opened or are planned locally. ([seattlemet.com](https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/10/goodmart-hey-bagel-restaurant-news), claim on record)
10. GoodMart seafood spot is in soft opening mode. ([seattlemet.com](https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/10/goodmart-hey-bagel-restaurant-news), claim on record)
11. GoodMart is an upcoming Ballard seafood market and counter service spot from the Local Tide team. ([theinfatuation.com](https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/seattle-fall-restaurant-openings-2026), claim on record)
12. PCC will open its 17th location in Madison Valley on October 14 2026. ([seattlemet.com](https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/10/goodmart-hey-bagel-restaurant-news), claim on record)
13. This guide covers 12 anticipated Seattle restaurant openings for fall 2026. ([theinfatuation.com](https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/seattle-fall-restaurant-openings-2026), claim on record)
14. Cairo is an upcoming Egyptian restaurant planned for Ballard. ([theinfatuation.com](https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/seattle-fall-restaurant-openings-2026), claim on record)
15. Pearl Diver is an upcoming Parisian-style seafood bistro planned for Capitol Hill opening November 2026. ([theinfatuation.com](https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/seattle-fall-restaurant-openings-2026), claim on record)
16. Rubys is an upcoming vegetarian-friendly cafe at Pike Place Market. ([theinfatuation.com](https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/seattle-fall-restaurant-openings-2026), claim on record)
17. Willie Burton's Food Hall is an upcoming dining hub in Bellevue. ([theinfatuation.com](https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/seattle-fall-restaurant-openings-2026), claim on record)
18. Hey Bagel announced plans to open a West Seattle location. ([seattlemet.com](https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2026/10/goodmart-hey-bagel-restaurant-news), claim on record)
19. Starla’s is a former Bellingham pizzeria and wine bar. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=392296), claim on record)
20. Starla’s plans to reopen in Seattle. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=392296), claim on record)
21. Starla’s closed its Bellingham location on March 28. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=392296), claim on record)
22. Jordan Koplowitz is co-owner and chef of Starla’s. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=392296), claim on record)
23. Christy Wyble is co-owner of Starla’s. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=392296), claim on record)
24. The Bellingham Starla’s served sourdough pizzas and small plates. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=392296), claim on record)
25. Starla’s is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=392296), claim on record)
26. No signed lease exists for the Seattle Starla’s location. ([whatnow.com](https://whatnow.com/?p=392296), claim on record)

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