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

[@MPB059]

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

[@theresashelton7063]

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

[@LaoOcean]

No frills no gimmicks, I like!

[@Karmahandle]

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

[@EliWallach72]

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]

Wow that’s amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@sandyimageart1598]

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

[@rosenelson8023]

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]

That’s awesome! 👍

[@stewartsta1]

Now I am really hungry. Thanks Dennis

[@LaoOcean]

Thanks for watching!

[@MoanaHawaiiLani]

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!

[@delorissanchez9047]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@lingitgirl]

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

[@arielleolivia1164]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@LaoOcean]

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 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/on6TfqN8gNxlaKc

[@gi169]

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

[@LaoOcean]

Thank you!

[@craigkrajewski8772]

What a great day to visit that restaurant

[@stevep4574]

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

[@seattleharris8113]

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

[@jwfloating-world]

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]

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!

[@DavidMackenziekong]

Great Video Man!

[@LaoOcean]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@chikpea47]

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

[@LaoOcean]

Thank you!

[@gaybear5328]

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

[@LaoOcean]

Pho sure!

[@Rose-kp4ow]

Thank you, I love places like this 😍

[@calvinjefferson9061]

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]

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

[@seattleharris8113]

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!!!

[@richardkronberg4925]

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

[@tofuandsoybean6218]

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.

[@SuperJumpReviews]

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

[@confitecsdnbhd488]

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.

[@Moreover3]

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

[@LaoOcean]

I may have to visit.

[@Moreover3]

@@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!

[@AndwB]

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

[@ireneterpstra1366]

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]

Green Hornet was nice! Loved Bruce on the show!

[@BushidoIslander8689]

Dang Chinese food makes me crave 😋

[@dkouangothonh]

Looks delicious and similar to Lao Food!

[@milleijones2828]

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

[@LaoOcean]

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 KZbin. The man was amazing.

[@milleijones2828]

@@LaoOcean Thanks, will check them out.

[@jwfloating-world]

@@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]

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

[@DC5dotty]

Enter the Lao

[@LaoOcean]

🤓

[@seattleharris8113]

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

[@arcticthundergamer113]

Shout out to the Seahawks Gals

[@LaoOcean]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@arcticthundergamer113]

李小龙lǐ xiǎo lóng

[@lukaszha8826]

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.

[@Chef_Jeff69]

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]

tai tung Harry

[@Kirklander72]

Who is Bruce Lee?????

[@richardkronberg4925]

Ancient Chinese secret.🤫

[@warriorhudson2594]

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]

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.

[@CarstenBachmeyerHealth]

better leave your mask on during eating

[@alfredoxu7926]

not a fan of their food.

[@BushidoIslander8689]

Dang Chinese food makes me crave 😋