The votes are in for the first-ever Best of Seattle Southside Awards, and Tukwila showed up in a big way.
This new People’s Choice awards program invited the public to vote for their favorite eateries across Tukwila, Des Moines, and SeaTac, spanning 10 crave-worthy categories—from bubble tea and coffee to dumplings, noodles, and dessert. The contest saw more than 8,000 cast their votes.
The result? Six wins for Tukwila.
Below, we’re spotlighting the Tukwila businesses that came out on top. Consider this your 2026 Southside food bucket list—there are only 10 total winners, and we believe in you.
You can view the full list of Southside winners here.
New to Tukwila but globally renowned, CHICHA San Chen opened locally in 2025 and quickly built a devoted following. Founded more than 20 years ago in Taiwan, the brand is celebrated worldwide for its uncompromising dedication to tea craftsmanship.
Every drink is freshly brewed using a patented Taiwanese tea machine that extracts deeper flavor and aroma than standard methods. All tea leaves are sourced directly from Taiwanese farms, creating an experience that’s refined, intentional, and unlike any other bubble tea stop in the region.
17480 Southcenter Pkwy. Tukwila, WA 98168
This Filipino-inspired brunch spot treats coffee with the same creativity and care you’d expect at a craft brewery or cocktail bar—minus the alcohol. Owner Max Heigh set out to make specialty coffee playful, elevated, and deeply flavorful.
The menu delivers, with standouts like Coconut Americano, Black Sesame, Banana Brûlée, Ube, Pandan, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and Mint Mojito, plus rotating seasonal drinks. Can’t decide? Order a Coffee Flight—the brewery experience, reimagined for caffeine lovers.
17165 Southcenter Pkwy. Tukwila, WA 98188
Beloved around the world, 85°C Bakery Cafe is known for its irresistible lineup of Asian-European fusion baked goods. Sweet breads and savory buns are baked in small batches throughout the day, keeping everything fresh—and filling the space with the smell of warm pastry bliss.
It’s the perfect stop for breakfast, an afternoon treat, or a show-stopping dessert to share.
1341 Westfield Southcenter Mall
Tukwila, WA 98188
A global dumpling icon, Din Tai Fung needs little introduction. Located at Westfield Southcenter, this destination is famous for its meticulously handcrafted soup dumplings—folded with precision and care, right before your eyes in their open kitchen.
Pro tip: come hungry and bring a group so you can sample as much of the menu as possible.
1341 Westfield Southcenter Mall
Tukwila, WA 98188
One of the few fully halal-certified restaurants in the area, Supreme Wings pairs ethically sourced ingredients with bold, craveable flavor. This fast-casual favorite is best known for its saucy, made-to-order wings, featuring house-made flavors like Korean BBQ, lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, mango habanero, buffalo, peri-peri, and more. Wings may be the headline, but the menu keeps expanding—think crispy chicken sandwiches, loaded fries, and blended milkshakes to cool things down.
They also offer catering. Perfect for some big games that might be coming up…
14350 Tukwila International Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98168
A true Tukwila institution, Dong Thap Noodles has long been a regional destination for pho lovers. This family-run restaurant is known for its authentic Vietnamese dishes and deeply flavorful broths. It’s also home to the legendary 13-pound Super Bowl Pho Challenge, featuring four pounds of noodles, four pounds of meat, and over four liters of broth.
But even if you’re not taking on the challenge the standard bowls are still famously generous—and deeply satisfying.
17005 Southcenter Pkwy. Tukwila, WA 98188
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Six wins. Endless flavor.
Congratulations to all of Tukwila’s Best of Seattle Southside winners—and thank you to everyone who voted local.