Dim Sum steamed buns. (Getty Images)

Dim Sum steamed buns. (Getty Images)

Best Chinese food in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Every year The Daily Herald takes nominations and lets readers vote for the Best of Snohomish County Awards. There are dozens of categories, but here are the 2022 top choices for best Chinese food:

First Place: Terracotta Red in Everett

Terracotta Red calls itself an “Asian-fusion fare with a modern spin.” Their Pan Asian meals span most of Southeast Asia and include dishes like Empress Chow Mein, Shrimp Rangoon, Truffle Mushroom Yakimeshi, Terra Char Siu Bao and more.

Second Place: China City in Mill Creek

Third Place: Noble Palace in Marysville

Additional Nominees:

Beijing Garden in Marysville

Teriyaki Bowl Smokey Point in Arlington

Discover the rest of The Herald’s best of Snohomish County winners here.

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