Dim Sum Restaurants near Arlington, VA

“Pork Soup dumplings were good. The scallion pancake was crispy. I forgot to take a picture because I was focused on enjoying the meal. I
wish there were more shrimp options but overall a good experience. I would like to come back to try other things from their menu“

“This was a great authentic Cantonese restaurant. I have been a frequent visitor since their soft opening. It is a bit sad that they are slowly switching menu to accommodate broader tastes, e.g. by including American-Chinese food and adding Sichuan style dishes. This is understandable given the demographics of the neighborhood and the market demand, but I do notice that the quality fluctuates for some skill-sensitive Cantonese dishes (e.g. 干炒牛河). It is also disappointing that the chicken in 啫啫煲 has been replaced with boneless chicken, which again is understandable to accommodate customers who don't like bone-in chicken, but that's just not how this dish is supposed to be made.

On the flip side of the menu changes, I like that they have added the Typhoon-style Lobster and Peking duck (I don't actually know why in the US many Cantonese restaurant offer Peking duck; maybe as a simple variation of HK-style roast duck.).

Overall, I hope this restaurant will flourish while maintaining its authentic taste and high standards!“

“Due to certain reasons, our store has been targeted with malicious fake reviews by this despicable person.
It has been confirmed that these individuals are not real customers of ours, and the photos they used were not taken in our store.
We have already submitted applications to the platform to resolve this issue and have reported the matter to the police. We know exactly who you are — you are that Uber delivery driver who went berserk because you couldn’t wait for the food due to your own issues.
We have provided your name to the police and filed a formal complaint with Uber. We also have video evidence of you damaging store equipment, along with other supporting proof.
We hope you receive the consequences you deserve as soon as possible.
To our dear customers: please view this situation rationally and objectively. Thank you for your understanding and support.“

“So good! Loved everything and service was great“

“食物新鲜 ，每个订单都是特别订做的。全手工制作的食品。“

“We got lucky and had lunch here during a day of tourism. Inexpensive and great food and boba. The cook (who was the only one working there as you can order with the ipad) was nice and the place was clean and cozy. We went at an off-peak time so we were able to sit at the counter but I imagine that during lunch rush it must mostly be for takeout as there are few seats. Also I don't think they had a bathroom as I looked around for one and didn't see it. It wasn't an emergency situation though so did not ask to use one.“

“Amazing food great bartender Oscar!!! A win is a win and i highly recommend!!! Ian the manager is a friend you didn’t know you would make!!“

“I recently visited Nanxiang Soup Dumpling and had a wonderful experience. The soup dumplings were delicious and full of flavor. I also want to give a special mention to, Zhi, who provided excellent service and gave me good suggestions when I order the food. He was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great dumplings!“

“ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!!! No I'm not employed here! I have to limit myself to once every other week. After being in the restaurant industry for 25 years I DEFINITELY respect this places consistency. Try it out.“

“Food was excellent! We went on a Friday night and it wasn't very busy, but with a holiday weekend people may be out of town
Dishes were large, hot, and fresh. Only thing I wish was different was that there was an iPad for ordering. However, servers stopped by multiple times to check in.“

“The food is very delicious the price is reasonable👍👍👍👍👍“

“Meal: Lunch
Day Visited: Sunday
Budget: $25
Closest Station: Woodley Park
Reservation Needed?: No
Payment: Cash; Credit
Kid Friendly?: Yes

Excellent dim sum and friendly service. We also enjoyed the restaurant’s vibe. Well worth a visit!“

“Came here with a large party of 9, they luckily were able to seat us immediately since they just opened. Food and service was excellent 👍!! The chow fun without gravy was the table favorite. Everyone also loved the steam pork buns and dumplings✨️Great for those new to dim sum and those familiar to dim sum.“

“We were staying at a hotel nearby so we checked this place out. After experiencing the sticker shock of the DC/NOVA tax for our first two weeks here, this restaurant was a pleasant surprise when the check came. The food was good and plentiful (we had leftovers) and the price, again, was sooo reasonable. Will return.“

“Dim sum yum“

“Such an amazing place - will always come back!

It is an owner-run place, and the owner is just a wonderful human being. When my friend sent a package to my place, it got erroneously delivered to Luna Hall. The owner called my friend proactively, and since she wasn't in town to pick it up, he even kept it at a safe place for several days before she could pick it up. This was a genuine act of kindness. Many others wouldn't have bothered, just deposed the package or used it for themselves. We were impressed by the integrity and good character, and will recommend this place simply for this reason: I am sure the same care and diligence go into preparing the food and running this place.“

“We came into eat here by mistake- but it turned out to be a happy mistake! The service was exceptional. My water was never empty. The food came out very quickly! Which was great because we had three hungry kids. Atmosphere was lovely with all the colored lamps. The Singapore noodles and pan fried chicken dumplings were our favorite. Great little find!“

“I heard a lot of good things about McDuck House, so we decided to stop by and try it for ourselves.

The dim sum and other dishes were okay, but unfortunately they didn’t really match our expectations. The flavors were just not quite what we were looking for, and some dishes, especially the shrimp, didn’t seem as fresh as we hoped.

We also tried the stir-fried pea shoots. Unfortunately, this dish was not prepared the way we expected. The vegetables seemed to be overcooked, so instead of having the fresh, slightly crisp texture and natural sweetness that pea shoots usually have, they became a bit soft and chewy. It felt more like boiled vegetables rather than a proper stir-fry. This was just our personal preference, as we really enjoy pea shoots when they are cooked lightly and still keep their freshness.

We did mention our thoughts to the kitchen because we wanted to share our honest feedback. Everyone has different tastes, and this is just our personal experience.

Overall, the food was decent, but it didn’t really wow us or leave a memorable impression. For us, it’s probably not a place we would return to, but we appreciate the chance to try it.“

“This was a first-time don't-know-what-to-do kind of visit. And I LOVE IT. There was quick, excellent service to match the flavorful options for entrees and sides. I've definitely been missing out on this "pearl" located only minutes from Arlington.“

“This is a decent spot if you’re desperately craving an Asian food fix or Cantonese dim sum. We went with the $38 buffet (Option A). The steamed dim sum like har gow was acceptable, the wonton soup was a bit bland, but the porridge was actually really good.

We also enjoyed the pork potstickers and the beef hor fun — those were definite highlights for us. Overall, we did enjoy the meal.

That said, it didn’t feel super value-for-money for the price. If we were to return, we’d probably go à la carte instead. Still, it’s a solid option when you really need that Asian / dim sum fix.“