Best Dim Sum in DC
Looking for good dim sum in Washington, DC? Skip Ping Pong in Chinatown which has a cool atmosphere but very mediocre, abet decorative, dumplings. Instead, head across the river to Arlington for two affordable options that aren’t quite Yank Sing or Hong Kong Flower Palace levels, but quite tasty.
The first, Mark’s Duck House, is in a shabby shopping center in Falls Church, they have good BBQ pork and roast duck, but what they do best is their lunch dim sum. Better yet, it’s available 7 days a week and relatively affordable. 6-8 dishes will only cost you $30.
They do the classics quite well, I really like their steamed pork dumplings, potstickers, etc. They also have fun specials that pop up time to time on the carts. On this most recent tour we accidentally wound up with a seafood theme, but no worries, they have plenty of pork, beef, and duck options.
Shumai, delicious dumplings of pork and shrimp.
Har gow, shrimp dumplings.
Scallop stuffed eggplant (YUM!)
Fried shrimp dumplings with coconut.
And a flavorful vegetable potsticker that wound up having shrimp in it as well.
Another great option is China Garden on the second floor of an office building in Rosslyn (metro accessible). They only serve dim sum on the weekends, and it’s best to get there early because there is usually a line by the time they open at 11. It’s increased in general popularity, but it’s clearly a favorite of Chinese tour buses and families. Service is inconsistent, but when they’re ready for you to leave, they’ll magically procure any dishes you were still hoping for.
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I second Mark’s Duck House and China Garden. Both are excellent.
I was literally just asking my friends the other day where I could try some good Dim Sum here in DC… I’ve never had Dim Sum but keep hearing about it! I’ll try the one in Arlington and let you know if I agree/like it!
Next time I’m down in the area, you’ll have to take me there. I can’t remember if you’ve told me this or not but do they serve chicken feet? Sure sign of an authentic dim sum place 🙂
Yep, they definitely do!
Mark’s is the same one I told you about once. And it’s MARK’s, so we’ll have to go!
Try Oriental EAST, Silver Springs MD. My opinion, its best over Mark Duck and China Garden
The true sign of someone not from the area. Its Silver Spring, NOT Silver SpringS. Oriental East always has a line on weekends, but is pretty mediocre in my opinion. Their dim sum is marginally better than their Chinese food in general.
Or maybe english isn’t their native language and you’re snarking up the wrong tree.