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Address: 901 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 258-5678
Website: https://www.weirestaurantak.com/
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dawn v
THIS REVIEW IS BASED ON A SINGLE LUNCH EXPERIENCE! I will add on in the future. Wei is doing its best to offer an upscale dining opportunity to Alaskans. The space is lovely, with quiet music in the background, clean, open spaces, and crisp table settings.
The lunch menu was limited, but offered several selections of appetizers, noodle dishes, soups, and rice bowls. The sake and drink menu was expansive, and the sake was served in a beautiful heated carafe.
We ordered Spicy Pork Long Bao, and Pork Belly Sliders to start. The spicy Pork Long Bao were five small, steamed dumplings with a spicy sauce. They were okay, not remarkable and the sauce had a little heat, but not a lot of depth of flavor.
The Pork Belly Sliders were the winners of the meal! The dish offered three small, puffy fluffy baozi buns with an appropriate amount of shredded pork belly with a barbeque seasoning, scallion, and a few chopped green peppers. There was a nice sauce, but I had to ask for extra. They were delicious!
Another of our party ordered the Chicken Mixed noodle dish. It was a fresh presentation, nicely flavored, but not remarkable. It benefited from the addition of some chili paste.
The other guests ordered the Braised Pork Belly Soup and the Braised Beef Noodle soup. They were both served hot, a plus, and were warming,. But again, not remarkable.
One of the challenges that Wei faces is that we have a consistent, delicious location that serves fabulous braised beef soup at Charlies Bakery! They are hard to beat! A very different atmosphere, but the food is unbeatable in Anchorage.
Let’s talk about the plus sides of Wei. The serving pieces are beautiful, giving a sense of wealth and simplicity. The little robot server was fun, and I can see that people in downtown might be attracted to the unique server.
I look forward to trying more of the evening service, but thus far, Wei is giving a good effort but lacks depth of flavor across the board.
… moreThe lunch menu was limited, but offered several selections of appetizers, noodle dishes, soups, and rice bowls. The sake and drink menu was expansive, and the sake was served in a beautiful heated carafe.
We ordered Spicy Pork Long Bao, and Pork Belly Sliders to start. The spicy Pork Long Bao were five small, steamed dumplings with a spicy sauce. They were okay, not remarkable and the sauce had a little heat, but not a lot of depth of flavor.
The Pork Belly Sliders were the winners of the meal! The dish offered three small, puffy fluffy baozi buns with an appropriate amount of shredded pork belly with a barbeque seasoning, scallion, and a few chopped green peppers. There was a nice sauce, but I had to ask for extra. They were delicious!
Another of our party ordered the Chicken Mixed noodle dish. It was a fresh presentation, nicely flavored, but not remarkable. It benefited from the addition of some chili paste.
The other guests ordered the Braised Pork Belly Soup and the Braised Beef Noodle soup. They were both served hot, a plus, and were warming,. But again, not remarkable.
One of the challenges that Wei faces is that we have a consistent, delicious location that serves fabulous braised beef soup at Charlies Bakery! They are hard to beat! A very different atmosphere, but the food is unbeatable in Anchorage.
Let’s talk about the plus sides of Wei. The serving pieces are beautiful, giving a sense of wealth and simplicity. The little robot server was fun, and I can see that people in downtown might be attracted to the unique server.
I look forward to trying more of the evening service, but thus far, Wei is giving a good effort but lacks depth of flavor across the board.
Tobi Ko
Disappointing experience and questionable follow-up.
Everything started out fine at Wei Restaurant until the main course. We ordered the braised short ribs with lobster, but we weren’t given a knife to cut the meat. I tried to make it work with a fork/spoon and even chopsticks, but it was too tough to eat that way. We asked for a knife and didn’t receive one until about 15 minutes later—so it ended up being roughly ~25 minutes from when the entrée was served before we could properly eat it, and by then the food was cold.
The lobster was also disappointing: it was small, overly salty, and the tip of the tail was stuck in the shell, so it was difficult to eat and didn’t feel worth the price.
To make matters worse, we were overcharged. The meal was supposed to be $120 per person (2 people), plus a $7 green tea and a $3 Sprite, which should have totaled $250 before tip. Instead, we were charged $278.
I was still considering giving them another chance until they called me at 10:30 PM (reservation was 6:30 PM) to address the overcharge and asked me to provide my full credit card information over the phone. During that same call, the manager (Chris) also asked us to tip, which felt awkward and inappropriate given the issues. Overall, not the level of service or professionalism I’d expect for the price.
I added photos of the food for readers to see what $250 worth of food looks like.
I cannot recommend this restaurant.
… moreEverything started out fine at Wei Restaurant until the main course. We ordered the braised short ribs with lobster, but we weren’t given a knife to cut the meat. I tried to make it work with a fork/spoon and even chopsticks, but it was too tough to eat that way. We asked for a knife and didn’t receive one until about 15 minutes later—so it ended up being roughly ~25 minutes from when the entrée was served before we could properly eat it, and by then the food was cold.
The lobster was also disappointing: it was small, overly salty, and the tip of the tail was stuck in the shell, so it was difficult to eat and didn’t feel worth the price.
To make matters worse, we were overcharged. The meal was supposed to be $120 per person (2 people), plus a $7 green tea and a $3 Sprite, which should have totaled $250 before tip. Instead, we were charged $278.
I was still considering giving them another chance until they called me at 10:30 PM (reservation was 6:30 PM) to address the overcharge and asked me to provide my full credit card information over the phone. During that same call, the manager (Chris) also asked us to tip, which felt awkward and inappropriate given the issues. Overall, not the level of service or professionalism I’d expect for the price.
I added photos of the food for readers to see what $250 worth of food looks like.
I cannot recommend this restaurant.
J Z
This restaurant offers a wonderfully relaxing and elegant atmosphere—perfect for unwinding and enjoying a memorable meal. Every dish was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The servers were incredibly friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. While the prices are a bit on the higher side, it’s well worth it for special occasions like dates, birthdays, or anniversaries. A truly delightful dining experience—I’ll definitely be coming back!
… moreNomadicus
Wei Restaurant arrived in Anchorage with plenty of buzz, so expectations were naturally set high. I’ve now visited twice for lunch and once for dinner, hoping consistency would fully come into focus. Some of it has, some of it hasn’t.
On the food side, there’s genuine progress and promise. Everything I’ve tried has been well executed, and most importantly, Wei finally gives Anchorage a reliable source for xiao long bao. That alone earns repeat visits. While the rest of the menu isn’t pushing boundaries, it hits the mark well enough to satisfy those dumpling cravings.
The space itself is open and modern, aiming for a new-age, chic Chinese restaurant aesthetic. It feels intentional, though a bit halfway committed, stylish but not fully immersive.
Where the experience breaks down is service. Across all visits, this has been the most consistent issue. Servers have been friendly but often underprepared, struggling to explain menu items, slow to clear plates, and generally operating below what the setting suggests should be the standard. Nothing feels hostile, just unfocused.
Wei clearly has potential, and the kitchen is doing its part. Despite the service gaps, I’ll continue coming back for the dumplings alone. That said, if attention to service catches up with the food and the room, this could become something Anchorage sorely needs.
… moreOn the food side, there’s genuine progress and promise. Everything I’ve tried has been well executed, and most importantly, Wei finally gives Anchorage a reliable source for xiao long bao. That alone earns repeat visits. While the rest of the menu isn’t pushing boundaries, it hits the mark well enough to satisfy those dumpling cravings.
The space itself is open and modern, aiming for a new-age, chic Chinese restaurant aesthetic. It feels intentional, though a bit halfway committed, stylish but not fully immersive.
Where the experience breaks down is service. Across all visits, this has been the most consistent issue. Servers have been friendly but often underprepared, struggling to explain menu items, slow to clear plates, and generally operating below what the setting suggests should be the standard. Nothing feels hostile, just unfocused.
Wei clearly has potential, and the kitchen is doing its part. Despite the service gaps, I’ll continue coming back for the dumplings alone. That said, if attention to service catches up with the food and the room, this could become something Anchorage sorely needs.
Em Lai
Having been to many Chinese restaurants throughout the US and in Asia, I was super excited to see that Anchorage has a new Chinese place! We got green beans and the Peking Duck and were very pleased with both dishes.
The presentation of the duck was really beautiful. The pancake wrappers were thin and yummy. The duck itself was juicy and hit the spot. I think the price is comparable to most ‘modern’ Peking duck dishes offered at non in the wall Chinese restaurants in the lower 48.
I saw another reviewer comment on not getting the bones/wings/ legs, which I also was a little disappointed at. But for two people what we had was more than enough food.
I do wonder what is done with the rest of the duck as I have enjoyed salt and pepper duck bones or a soup with the remains at other places in the past.
Didn’t try the xiao long bao today and felt like it was a little over priced for only 5. Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu in the future.
… moreThe presentation of the duck was really beautiful. The pancake wrappers were thin and yummy. The duck itself was juicy and hit the spot. I think the price is comparable to most ‘modern’ Peking duck dishes offered at non in the wall Chinese restaurants in the lower 48.
I saw another reviewer comment on not getting the bones/wings/ legs, which I also was a little disappointed at. But for two people what we had was more than enough food.
I do wonder what is done with the rest of the duck as I have enjoyed salt and pepper duck bones or a soup with the remains at other places in the past.
Didn’t try the xiao long bao today and felt like it was a little over priced for only 5. Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu in the future.
Sarah Ostermann
The space is nice and the service is top notch…but the dinner menu was frankly… unimpressive – I kept looking for more items. Chinese/Asian cuisine is vast and varied, so the small menu was surprising. However, what we did order was really good. Portion size for what you spend is much better compared to most restaurants in Anchorage and the sake cocktails were the best part. The dessert options were uninspired, so we didn’t order. Overall, its a solid 4 and a good restaurant for a mid size group especially of everyone likes sharing.
… moreLADDA K
Granted it is a soft opening …. Growing up with Chinese cuisine, it was upsetting to see this being advertised as a restaurant when the menu did not meet those expectations.
The price is not worth it nor does the taste match up.
The menu is way too simplistic and most of the items can pass for appetizers.
We ordered the Pork Shao Bao $16 & spicy wontons $8 ; you have little to no meat in either.
This location was originally and previously a club as well. The residuals of smoke (cigarettes ) captivates you right when you walk into the establishment – more so when you enter the restrooms.
This is where I would go for a meeting or to close a deal. They have way more drink options compared to their food menu.
The atmosphere is nice, good & modern aesthetic.
… moreThe price is not worth it nor does the taste match up.
The menu is way too simplistic and most of the items can pass for appetizers.
We ordered the Pork Shao Bao $16 & spicy wontons $8 ; you have little to no meat in either.
This location was originally and previously a club as well. The residuals of smoke (cigarettes ) captivates you right when you walk into the establishment – more so when you enter the restrooms.
This is where I would go for a meeting or to close a deal. They have way more drink options compared to their food menu.
The atmosphere is nice, good & modern aesthetic.
SOFIA HUANG
I have a wonderful experience in this restaurant, as a Chinese , I have been looking for food that I like , I totally understand the food ingredients are not easy to find from Anchorage , I am impressed they still can made it what I want and what I like , the restaurant decoration is very neat and elegant, and the space is large enough. Definitely should come to try it and bring friends over.
… moreChianti
I was in town on business and enjoyed a wonderful dinner. I enjoyed the egg drop soup, moo shu chicken and jasmine tea. The service was excellent. My server was friendly, accommodating and explained the various items on the menu. I will return when I’m back in Anchorage.
… moreAmanda B
We enjoyed our dinner at this restaurant during the soft open! Everything we ordered was served family style, except the lobster scallion noodles… Which we still shared across the table. This is the first place in Anchorage that we’ve heard of with soup dumplings, so we were hoping for a similar experience to Din Tai Fung in the Lower 48.
We had the soup of the day. I forgot the name of it, but it had a thickened broth with egg and tofu, green onion and cilantro. Everyone at our loved it, except one person who didn’t love the thickness.
We also pre-ordered the Peking duck, which I was skeptical of and ended up being one of my favorite things of the night. Watch their Instagram for a video of how to eat it! It was the right size as an appetizer for maybe up to 8 people. It was a heavy appetizer for our table of 5, but even the four year old liked the duck. It would make a hearty meal for one person.
We got the 9 sampler box, and there wasn’t enough of all 9 items to share across 5 people, but everyone got something tasty. The wings were so good we ordered a separate order of those. The box could definitely be a meal for one person. The cabbage salad and seaweed salads were standouts. The spicy cold noodles were too spicy for the four year old, but everyone else loved them. Our four year old at all the fried shrimp from the box, and he gave them two thumbs up. The cucumber salad was just okay, but there was enough delightful stuff in the box that it was no big disappointment.
The pork Xiao long bau (pork soup dumplings) were tasty, but several of them had little holes on top where the soup had boiled out so they were missing that warm, soothing broth that make soup dumplings so wonderful. They were served with black vinegar and ginger, but no soy sauce if you’re looking to recreate the Din Tai Fung experience. Still delicious, but it’s also still the cold open so we expect this will sorted out in no time.
The spicy wontons were so good we ordered then twice, and the garlic green beans are a do-not-miss veggie!
The scallion noodles were a huge hit and I would order these again and again. I love lobster, and the lobster was very tasty, but the scallion noodles were such a flavorful side. I wish the menu had just the scallion noodles, and if your budget can swing a lobster entree, definitely give it a try. Of all the things we tried, the scallion noodles are what in most excited to try making at home.
We finished with all of the dessert options. The berry dessert was a little dry for me, but it was the favorite for one of our table. The chocolate torte was the favorite of our four year and had gold leaf flakes. The limoncello cheesecake was the best dessert I had in a while and was the favorite of everyone else at our table.
… moreWe had the soup of the day. I forgot the name of it, but it had a thickened broth with egg and tofu, green onion and cilantro. Everyone at our loved it, except one person who didn’t love the thickness.
We also pre-ordered the Peking duck, which I was skeptical of and ended up being one of my favorite things of the night. Watch their Instagram for a video of how to eat it! It was the right size as an appetizer for maybe up to 8 people. It was a heavy appetizer for our table of 5, but even the four year old liked the duck. It would make a hearty meal for one person.
We got the 9 sampler box, and there wasn’t enough of all 9 items to share across 5 people, but everyone got something tasty. The wings were so good we ordered a separate order of those. The box could definitely be a meal for one person. The cabbage salad and seaweed salads were standouts. The spicy cold noodles were too spicy for the four year old, but everyone else loved them. Our four year old at all the fried shrimp from the box, and he gave them two thumbs up. The cucumber salad was just okay, but there was enough delightful stuff in the box that it was no big disappointment.
The pork Xiao long bau (pork soup dumplings) were tasty, but several of them had little holes on top where the soup had boiled out so they were missing that warm, soothing broth that make soup dumplings so wonderful. They were served with black vinegar and ginger, but no soy sauce if you’re looking to recreate the Din Tai Fung experience. Still delicious, but it’s also still the cold open so we expect this will sorted out in no time.
The spicy wontons were so good we ordered then twice, and the garlic green beans are a do-not-miss veggie!
The scallion noodles were a huge hit and I would order these again and again. I love lobster, and the lobster was very tasty, but the scallion noodles were such a flavorful side. I wish the menu had just the scallion noodles, and if your budget can swing a lobster entree, definitely give it a try. Of all the things we tried, the scallion noodles are what in most excited to try making at home.
We finished with all of the dessert options. The berry dessert was a little dry for me, but it was the favorite for one of our table. The chocolate torte was the favorite of our four year and had gold leaf flakes. The limoncello cheesecake was the best dessert I had in a while and was the favorite of everyone else at our table.