Discovering Bruce Lee's Favorite Dishes At Tai Tung, Seattle's Oldest Chinese Restaurant

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2024

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  • @MPB059
    @MPB059 Рік тому +1

    I’m definitely coming to Seattle to visit this restaurant and eat Bruce Lee favorite dish!

  • @theresashelton7063
    @theresashelton7063 2 роки тому +9

    I love that place it's so retro. They do what they do no frills.

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому +4

      No frills no gimmicks, I like!

  • @sandyimageart1598
    @sandyimageart1598 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm going next month and thank you for the video

  • @Karmahandle
    @Karmahandle 2 роки тому +2

    Lived in Seattle in the 70's and early 80's. Went to Tai Tung all the time. Great memories.

  • @EliWallach72
    @EliWallach72 2 роки тому +7

    My parents took me to Tai Tung in the 50s and 60s. My wife and I were regulars in the 70s until I had to move for work. It still has the same look and feel. A wonderful and iconic Seattle restaurant for sure.

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому +2

      Wow that’s amazing! Thanks for sharing!

  • @MoanaHawaiiLani
    @MoanaHawaiiLani 4 місяці тому

    I went to the UW and am a huge Bruce Lee Fan. I even learned JFKF from Sifu Taki Kimura, but last year, I came to the Pacific Northwest to paddle the San Juan Islands and a group of us paddlers went to Tai Tung for the 1st time! It was great! Wish I went more often so that I could have the oyster sauce beef and garlic shrimp. Maybe next time!

  • @lingitgirl
    @lingitgirl 2 роки тому

    My favorite restaurant forever!! LOVE thier food! My parents took me here, and as an adult I have MANY favorites on their huge menu!!

  • @rosenelson8023
    @rosenelson8023 2 роки тому +2

    3years ago my daughter's took me there for dinner ,it was standing room only , the place was packed and the food was excellent 👌👍💖

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому +1

      That’s awesome! 👍

  • @seattleharris8113
    @seattleharris8113 Рік тому

    OMG...LOVE THIS PLACE!!! WASSSSUP HARRY!!!! The dollar bills from around the world is cool!

  • @stewartsta1
    @stewartsta1 2 роки тому +2

    Now I am really hungry. Thanks Dennis

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @delorissanchez9047
    @delorissanchez9047 2 роки тому +2

    Hi that not fear save some for me
    Jaaaajaaa those dishes look delicious 😋 😋😋😋 Bruce knew what is good.
    Thanks for share .
    Best wishes from Utah.

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @craigkrajewski8772
    @craigkrajewski8772 2 роки тому

    What a great day to visit that restaurant

  • @gi169
    @gi169 2 роки тому +2

    Yet another excellent video Mr. Ocean. Audio was really good on this video. Thanks again...

  • @Rose-kp4ow
    @Rose-kp4ow 2 роки тому

    Thank you, I love places like this 😍

  • @arielleolivia1164
    @arielleolivia1164 2 роки тому +1

    There is something so comforting about your channel! I watch while I'm studying or doing school work haha. Thanks for the insight on Seattle :)

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @stevep4574
    @stevep4574 2 роки тому

    Lot of food, I will definitely order this next time I go to a Chinese restaurant!

  • @seattleharris8113
    @seattleharris8113 Рік тому

    Curry Chicken.... Chicken chow mein (soft noodles)... sweet and sour chicken....sweet and sour Shrimp... Almond Chicken... any fresh fish dish!!!....omg i need to order now!!!

  • @SuperJumpReviews
    @SuperJumpReviews Рік тому

    Game of Death was my favorite. Not the whole movie, just the end fight with him in it.

  • @chikpea47
    @chikpea47 2 роки тому +1

    My brothers are Bruce Lee fanatics I'm gonna send them this video they live in Texas and DC

  • @LaoOcean
    @LaoOcean  2 роки тому +6

    Tai Tung restaurant has served over 5 generations of customers. Meet restaurant owner Harry Chan and learn what his advice is on how and what to order at Tai Tung!
    Here’s my video on how to get to Bruce Lee’s gravesite 👉 ua-cam.com/video/lM0MpFKw22E/v-deo.html

  • @gaybear5328
    @gaybear5328 2 роки тому +3

    Asians been around since the beginning of Seattle! Love It!
    @LoaOcean you been to old Hong Kong? Amazing place!

  • @jwfloating-world
    @jwfloating-world 2 роки тому +1

    I felt exactly the same thing Dennis. When I visited I sat at the end of the table so I could take in all the views. I was made to feel so welcome and had the oyster beef sauce and the cabbage soup. Diana (his daughter) also showed me some photos of Bruce and Jesse Glover (his 1st student) doing demos. I was so overwhelmed that I made the miniature tombstone that you see in the corner. I saw it for the first time in one of your old videos. I was so impressed with the multi coloured strip lights that I put some in my Bruce Lee display cabinets. After I went to the Wing Luke Museum and saw they have the other red kick pad that I own. So in all a terrific afternoon. Thanks for posting your experience.

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for sharing your experience as well! Sorry it took me a while to finally revisit this awesome place. Always good to immerse in Bruce’s energy at this place!

  • @calvinjefferson9061
    @calvinjefferson9061 2 роки тому +1

    The food looks really good.I am listing the Restaurants that you have in your videos. As kids back in the day,we wanted too be skilled in Martial Arts just like him so some of us in the Neighborhood took Martial Arts Lessons. He along with his movies were a big inspiration. Really enjoyed seeing the Restaurants interior.

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому

      There’s a documentary out there called “How Bruce Lee Changed the World.” Worth checking out.

  • @richardkronberg4925
    @richardkronberg4925 2 роки тому +1

    Good insight, did you feel Bruce was watching you eat? 😃 did you bring doggybag home?

  • @tofuandsoybean6218
    @tofuandsoybean6218 2 роки тому

    It’s a common old school triad knowledge that you sit in the very back seat against the wall in a restaurant to prevent ambush attack since you can see everyone coming in and escape thru the back gate quickly if needed.

  • @DavidMackenziekong
    @DavidMackenziekong 2 роки тому +2

    Great Video Man!

  • @confitecsdnbhd488
    @confitecsdnbhd488 Рік тому

    hi lao, just letting you know there is also a cafe tomaselli in austria witch used to be mozart favourite restaurant. you can also make a video there too. by the way i also like tai tung restaurant i am a fan of bruce lee and mozart.

  • @AndwB
    @AndwB 2 роки тому

    I read his other favorite was to drink root beer with that meal

  • @BushidoIslander8689
    @BushidoIslander8689 Рік тому

    Dang Chinese food makes me crave 😋

  • @ireneterpstra1366
    @ireneterpstra1366 2 роки тому +1

    So I don't have a Bruce Lee favorite movie. But I did like him in The Green Hornet. I know, that's lame. But I did have a teacher at Rainier Beach High school that was also Martial Arts teacher. He was at one time Bruce Lee's teacher. I will never forget the day that kids at school told me I just missed seeing Bruce do one finger pushups in Mr. Fred Sato's classroom. I'm still disappointed to this day that I missed seeing him in person. I recently Googled Bruce Lee and Fred Sato and even found the two of them in pictures together.

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому +1

      Green Hornet was nice! Loved Bruce on the show!

  • @dkouangothonh
    @dkouangothonh 2 роки тому +1

    Looks delicious and similar to Lao Food!

  • @Moreover3
    @Moreover3 2 роки тому

    Will you please do a video on Ho Ho Seafood, in Seattle. Their general tso is insane 💜

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому

      I may have to visit.

    • @Moreover3
      @Moreover3 2 роки тому

      @@LaoOcean you won't be disappointed. I am not a fan of the dish, because it usually isn't great, it won me over🙂 we also got the Mongolian beef, which was awesome. They are super nice and the chef came out and chatted with us. Great spot!

  • @milleijones2828
    @milleijones2828 2 роки тому +2

    I've never seen a Bruce Lee movie. Which one would you recommend for a first-timer?

    • @LaoOcean
      @LaoOcean  2 роки тому +1

      I would suggest Return of the Dragon. Awesome movie. Also watch the documentary “How Bruce Lee Changed the World” when you get a chance. I think it’s on UA-cam. The man was amazing.

    • @milleijones2828
      @milleijones2828 2 роки тому +1

      @@LaoOcean Thanks, will check them out.

    • @jwfloating-world
      @jwfloating-world 2 роки тому +2

      @@milleijones2828 I would also recommend Enter the Dragon, It was Bruce's last completed film and a bit more tailored for a Western audience. But any Bruce Lee film is good.

    • @MiguelGonzalez-mb5ms
      @MiguelGonzalez-mb5ms 2 роки тому

      Watch the
      Chinese connection starting bruce lee you will not regret it

  • @seattleharris8113
    @seattleharris8113 Рік тому

    if you want to get beat up... challenge Bruce Lee to a fight!! hahahahhaaaaa

  • @DC5dotty
    @DC5dotty 2 роки тому +3

    Enter the Lao

  • @arcticthundergamer113
    @arcticthundergamer113 2 роки тому +1

    Shout out to the Seahawks Gals

  • @lukaszha8826
    @lukaszha8826 2 роки тому

    Don't know how it got the fame but a Chinese restaurant without chopsticks on the tables sounds like a red flag to me. Tried the food myself and it was ghastly.

  • @arcticthundergamer113
    @arcticthundergamer113 2 роки тому +1

    李小龙lǐ xiǎo lóng

  • @Chef_Jeff69
    @Chef_Jeff69 2 роки тому +2

    My Dad was friends with Bruce back in the day. We also used to go to Tai Tung all of the time when I was little, in the 70’s.
    The Bruce Lee thing was NEVER a thing at the restaurant back then. It’s a relatively recent thing they are touting to promote business. My Dad said it’s largely a bunch of BS.
    Bruce lived in the basement of Ruby Chow’s Chinese Restaurant during his time in Seattle. Ruby’s son, Shelton was best man at my parents wedding. They both hung with Bruce quite a bit and both took lessons from him.

  • @peterdorn5799
    @peterdorn5799 Рік тому

    tai tung Harry

  • @warriorhudson2594
    @warriorhudson2594 2 роки тому +1

    Bruce Lee’s Seattle Chinese Restaurant was Ruby Chow’s close to the UW district. I’ve been to Tai Tung’s many times over the years and this is the first time I’ve ever heard of anything having to do with Bruce Lee being associated with Tai Tung’s Restaurant. Nice try though.

    • @Ally-it8is
      @Ally-it8is Рік тому

      Bruce Lee worked at Ruby Chow’s, but frequented Tai Tung as a customer. It’s been proven that he loved this restaurant by members of the Chan family, who have owned the restaurant since the 30’s. Nice try though.

  • @Kirklander72
    @Kirklander72 2 роки тому

    Who is Bruce Lee?????

  • @alfredoxu7926
    @alfredoxu7926 2 роки тому

    not a fan of their food.

  • @BushidoIslander8689
    @BushidoIslander8689 Рік тому

    Dang Chinese food makes me crave 😋