There are few dining experiences more competitive than lunchtime in South Lake Union. And yet, we’d gladly deal with the double-digit party waitlists—and occasional Fjällräven backpack to the face—for xiao long bao here. The hustle and bustle is all part of the appeal, and doesn’t get in the way of bamboo steamer baskets’ prompt arrival. Show up with your team, order an unhinged quantity of soup-filled parcels, maybe tack on some sticky-spicy tan tan noodles, and phone it in for the rest of the afternoon. Bliss.