Here's the "foodie" joke:
Q: Where is the best Chinese food in Seattle?
A: Vancouver
You've got some surprisingly good options on the Eastside-- Facing East is also pretty good for Taiwanese food. The I-district is hit or miss these days, but you can get decent wonton and congee (Mike's), and excellent French/Japanese pastry (Fuji Bakery) and Uwajimaya is always a fun place to wander around.