HardWok Cafe
Experience a delightful journey into the heart of Taiwanese street food at HardWok Cafe, nestled in the vibrant International District of Seattle. This charming eatery specializes in an array of delectable offerings that are sure to captivate your taste buds and warm your heart.
The menu at HardWok Cafe is a celebration of authentic Taiwanese cuisine, featuring an impressive selection of sweet treats and refreshing beverages. Be sure to indulge in their signature desserts, such as the Honey Toast, a delightful concoction that takes about 20 minutes to prepare. Drenched in sweetness and topped with luscious ice cream, it's a treat best enjoyed with friends. Try the Chocolate Pudding or the seasonal Mango Panna Cotta for a fruity twist. Each dessert is a visual feast, delighting not just the palate but the eyes as well.
For those craving something icy, their Shaved Ice options are a must-try. The Fresh Mango Shaved Ice and Red Bean with Matcha Ice Cream are both refreshing and satisfyingly sweet, perfect for a sunny Seattle day. The customized shaved ice allows for a playful and personalized experience, encouraging diners to creatively combine their favorite flavors.
The atmosphere at HardWok Cafe is as inviting as its menu. From the moment you step inside, you'll feel enveloped in a warm, friendly ambiance. The staff is known for their exceptional service—prepared to greet you with a smile and offer recommendations tailored to your preferences. Customers frequently raved about the helpfulness of the staff, who are eager to guide you through the menu and even offer samples to enhance your experience.
One customer, Li-Shuan Chen, expressed their love for the café, noting its standing as a top destination for Taiwanese street food in Seattle. Their praise for the toast loaf dish is echoed in another review by Robert Brown, who described the honey bread as "super sweet but amazing." This sentiment captures the joyful dining experience that HardWok Cafe offers. Another reviewer, Justin Wade, spoke of the cozy, inviting interior, highlighting the pleasing contrast between the bustling streets outside and the tranquil atmosphere inside.
With ample street parking available and a menu packed with good-natured indulgences, HardWok Cafe is perfect for families, friends, or even solo visits to satisfy your cravings. For anyone seeking genuine Taiwanese delights in Seattle, this quaint café promises an authentic taste that is both comforting and unique.
Whether it’s the elaborate desserts, refreshing milk teas, or the welcoming vibes, HardWok Cafe is a culinary gem that deserves a spot on your must-try list while exploring Seattle’s diverse Food Scene.
- transparent dumpling w. pork fillings 彰化肉圆US$5.95
- pork postickers 香煎锅贴US$7.95
- crispy golden roll 金丝卷US$8.25
- crispy chicken chop 香酥鸡排US$8.95
- oyster pancake 蚵仔煎US$9.50
- steamed roll served w. condensed milk 银丝卷US$8.25
- spicy wonton 红油抄手US$8.25
- salt & pepper king oyster mushroom 椒盐杏鲍菇US$7.95
- cylinder shaped sticky rice 筒仔米糕US$6.95
- rice cake w peanut powder 猪血糕US$8.95
- shrimp pancake 虾仁煎US$9.00
- popcorn chicken 盐酥鸡US$8.75
- taiwan style rice flour turnups 碗粿US$5.95
- savory scallion pig ear 蒜拌耳丝US$7.50
- taiwanese pickled cabbage 台式泡菜US$5.95
- garlic pork slices 蒜泥白肉US$7.95
- thousand year old egg w. tofu 香麻皮蛋豆腐US$6.95
- spicy duck feet 麻辣鸭掌US$8.95
- steam seasoned vegetable w. meat sauce 肉燥烫时蔬US$6.95
- deluxe mixed platter 橱窗卤味US$9.95
- boiled fried tofu 油豆腐US$5.95
- seaweed salad 凉拌海带丝US$6.95
- mala bean curd 麻辣豆干US$6.95
- cucumber salad 凉拌黄瓜US$6.95
- mala beef slices 麻辣牛腱US$8.50
- pork pottage stew 肉羹汤US$8.50
- squid pottage stew 鱿鱼羹汤US$8.75
- egg drop w. tofu soup 青菜豆腐蛋花汤US$7.95
- wonton soup 馄饨汤US$8.25
- pork slices mala tang 猪肉麻辣烫US$11.95
- zha jiang noodle 炸酱面US$11.95
- spiced meat sauce over rice 卤肉饭US$8.50
- pork pottage noodle soup 肉羹面/粉US$11.75
- fish slices mala tang 鱼片麻辣烫US$12.95
- fried pork chop 台式炸排骨US$8.95
- tainan specialty noodle soup 台南担仔面US$11.95
- squid noodle soup 鱿鱼羹面/粉US$11.95
- braised beef noodle soup (mild spicy) 红烧牛肉面（微辣）US$12.95
- pork knuckle w. rice or noodle 猪脚饭/面/粉US$11.95
- pork chop w. rice or noodles 台式炸排骨饭/面/粉US$12.95
- crispy chicken chop w. rice or noodles 香酥鸡排饭/面/粉US$12.95
- popcorn chicken w. rice or noodles 盐酥鸡饭/面/粉US$11.95
- beef slices mala tang 牛肉麻辣烫US$11.95
- tomato beef noodle soup 茄汁牛肉面US$12.95
- bowl of rice 白饭US$1.50
- taiwanese style rice noodle w. meat sauce 肉燥炒米粉US$8.95
- sizzling beef steak 铁板牛排US$15.95
- sizzling noodle (no meat) 铁板面（不含肉）US$11.95
- sizzling pork chop 铁板猪排US$14.95
- sizzling chicken chop 铁板鸡排US$14.95
- chocolate pudding 巧克力布丁冻US$4.95
- fresh strawberry panna cotta (seasonal) 鲜草莓奶酪（季节限定）US$6.25
- fresh mango panna cotta (seasonal) 鲜芒果奶酪（季节限定）US$6.75
- jasmine green tea jello 茉莉茶冻US$4.95
- coffee jello 咖啡冻US$4.95
- shaved ice w. half fresh strawberry & half mango condensed milk 鲜果参半US$9.50
- shaved ice w. red bean & topped w. matcha ice cream 相思翡翠冰US$8.95
- shaved ice w. red bean & taro topped w. vanilla ice cream 香芋蜜豆冰US$8.95
- fresh mango shaved ice 鲜芒果冰US$9.50
- fresh strawberry shaved ice 鲜草莓冰US$8.95
- shaved ice w. red bean condensed milk 红豆牛奶冰US$7.25
- customized shaved ice 自选剉冰US$8.95
- shaved ice w. red bean & topped w. vanilla ice cream 富贵牛奶冰US$8.95
- tofu pudding w. red bean 红豆豆花US$6.95
- tofu pudding w. lotus bean 莲子豆花US$7.25
- sweet tofu pudding 传统手工豆花US$5.00
- tofu pudding w. taro 芋头豆花US$7.25
- barley w. mung bean soup 绿豆薏仁汤US$6.50
- tofu pudding w. mixed beans 八宝豆花US$7.25
- grass jelly 滑嫩仙草US$7.50
- tofu pudding w. boba 珍珠豆花US$6.95
- tofu pudding w. mung bean 绿豆豆花US$6.95
- barley soup 薏仁甜汤US$6.50
- sweet red bean w. rice ball soup 红豆汤圆US$6.50
- hot grass jelly including 特制烧仙草US$7.95
- honey grapefruit black or green tea 蜂蜜葡萄柚红/绿茶US$4.50
- honey lemon black or green tea 蜂蜜柠檬红/绿茶US$4.50
- pure jasmine green tea 冰酿绿茶US$4.25
- kumquat black or green tea 金桔红/绿茶US$4.25
- pure black tea 泡沫红茶US$4.25
- kumquat lemon plum black or green tea 金桔柠檬梅子红/绿茶US$4.25
- pomelo citron black or green tea 柚子蜜红/绿茶US$4.25
- lemon black or green tea 柠檬红/绿茶US$4.25
- pomegranate black or green tea 红石榴红/绿茶US$4.25
- peach black or green tea 水蜜桃红/绿茶US$4.25
- kumquat lemon black or green tea 金桔柠檬红/绿茶US$4.25
- lchee black or green tea 荔枝红/绿茶US$4.25
- yogurt black or green tea 多多红/绿茶US$4.25
- grapefruit black or green tea 葡萄柚红/绿茶US$4.25
- oolong black or green tea 乌龙红/绿茶US$4.25
- honey black or green tea 蜂蜜红/绿茶US$4.50
- strawberry black or green tea 草莓红/绿茶US$4.25
- peach lemon green tea 水蜜桃柠檬绿茶US$4.25
- mango black or green tea 芒果红/绿茶US$4.25
- dried plum black or green tea 梅子红/绿茶US$4.00
- passion black or green tea 百香红/绿茶US$4.25
- fresh mango slush 鲜芒果冰沙US$5.95
- fresh watermelon slush 鲜西瓜冰沙US$5.50
- fresh strawberry slush 鲜草莓冰沙US$5.50
- fresh avocado slush 鲜酪梨冰沙US$5.95
- fresh papaya slush 鲜木瓜牛奶冰沙US$5.95
- hazelnut coffee milk tea 榛果咖啡奶茶US$4.75
- red bean milk tea 红豆奶茶US$4.25
- strawberry green milk tea 草莓奶绿US$4.25
- chocolate milk tea 巧克力奶茶US$4.25
- vanilla milk tea 香草奶茶US$4.75
- vanilla coffee milk tea 香草咖啡奶茶US$4.75
- taro milk tea 香芋奶茶US$4.25
- wintermelon milk tea 冬瓜奶茶US$4.25
- matcha red bean milk tea 抹茶红豆奶茶US$4.50
- caramel black milk tea 焦糖奶茶US$4.50
- matcha milk tea 抹茶奶绿US$4.25
- coffee milk tea 咖啡奶茶US$4.25
- tiramisu milk tea 提拉米苏奶茶US$4.75
- mango milk tea 芒果奶茶US$4.25
- signature black milk tea 招牌奶茶US$4.25
- caramel pudding milk tea 焦糖布丁奶茶US$4.50
- honeydew green milk tea 哈密瓜奶绿US$4.25
- coconut milk tea 椰香奶茶US$4.25
- signature jasmine green milk tea 招牌奶绿US$4.25
- coconut taro milk tea 椰香芋头奶茶US$4.25
- hazelnut milk tea 榛果奶茶US$4.75
- honey black or green milk tea 蜂蜜奶茶红/绿US$4.95
- caramel green milk tea 焦糖奶绿US$4.50
- oolong milk tea 乌龙奶茶US$4.25
- coconut slush 椰香冰沙US$4.75
- kumquat lemon slush 金桔柠檬冰沙US$4.95
- hazelnut coffee slush 榛果咖啡冰沙US$4.95
- red bean slush 红豆冰沙US$4.75
- mango slush 芒果冰沙US$4.75
- passionfruit slush 百香冰沙US$4.75
- honeydew slush 哈密瓜冰沙US$4.75
- green apple slush 青苹果冰沙US$4.75
- grapefruit slush 葡萄柚冰沙US$4.95
- coconut chocolate slush 椰香巧克力冰沙US$4.75
- strawberry slush 草莓冰沙US$4.75
- chocolate slush 巧克力冰沙US$4.75
- coffee slush 咖啡冰沙US$4.75
- peach slush 水蜜桃冰沙US$4.75
- kumquat slush 金桔冰沙US$4.75
- green tea creama 绿奶盖US$5.50
- black tea creama 奶盖茶US$5.50
- oolong tea creama 乌龙奶盖US$5.50
- matcha creama 抹茶奶盖US$5.50
- chocolate mocha 巧克力摩卡US$4.95
- matcha green tea au latte 抹茶欧蕾US$4.95
- latte 拿铁US$4.95
- americano 亚美利加诺US$4.50
- espresso 浓缩咖啡US$4.50
- hazelnut latte 榛果拿铁US$5.25
- tiramisu latte 提拉米苏拿铁US$5.25
- caramel macchiato 焦糖玛奇朵US$5.25
- hardwok spcial cold coffee 特制冰咖啡US$5.50
- cappuccino 卡布奇诺US$4.50
- wintermelon tea 古早味冬瓜茶US$3.95
- hot chocolate 热可可US$4.75
- red bean milk juice 红豆沙牛奶US$5.50
- hong kong milk tea 鸳鸯奶茶US$5.25
- fresh watermelon juice (seasonal) 鲜西瓜汁（季节限定）US$5.50
- honey avocado milk 蜂蜜酪梨牛奶US$6.25
- fresh milk tea 珍珠撞奶US$5.50
- fresh papaya milk juice (seasonal) 鲜木瓜牛奶汁（季节限定）US$5.95
- black sugar boba w. fresh milk 黑糖虎珀奶茶US$5.95
- sweet lemon gelatin 柠檬爱玉US$4.50
- wintermelon lemon qq 冬瓜柠檬粉条US$4.95
- potted plant milk tea 盆菜奶茶US$5.75
- fresh taro milk tea w. boba 鲜芋珍奶US$5.95
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