Tanhuo Yanji BBQ is planned for 524 6th Ave S, according to licensing information published by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Dongmei Wang, the owner, is listed on the application alongside applicant Junqi Liu.
Few details about the restaurant have been released so far, and no opening timeline has been announced.
The proposed location previously housed Shanghai Garden, a longtime casual Chinese restaurant known for hand-shaved noodles and dumplings.
While ownership has not publicly shared details about the menu or dining format, the name offers an early clue.
In Chinese, “tanhuo” translates to “charcoal fire” or “charcoal-grilled,” a term commonly associated with barbecue prepared over live coals. “Yanji” likely references the city of Yanji in northeastern China, an area known for its Chinese and Korean culinary influences and grilling culture.
Though ownership has shared few details, the restaurant will likely center around barbecue, drawing inspiration from Chinese and Yanji-style grilling traditions.
What Now Seattle reached out to Tanhuo Yanji BBQ, and this story may be updated as additional details become available.
