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    Little Duck

    3.9 (144 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Bill X.

    After recently moving back to Seattle, we decided to revisit this place since it had been about two years since our last visit. We stopped by during the summer when most students were gone, and even at lunchtime we were the only customers in the restaurant. The food was made fresh to order--we could hear the wok cooking in the kitchen--and everything arrived quickly. The owner was also very friendly and welcoming, which made for a pleasant dining experience. As for the food, the portions were solid and the dishes tasted freshly prepared, but most of what we ordered was noticeably salty. Aside from the sweet-and-sour eggplant dish, which had a more balanced flavor profile, the other dishes were heavily seasoned to the point of being overwhelming. While it was a decent meal overall, it wasn't the best Northeastern Chinese food we've had, and it's probably not a place we'll be rushing back to anytime soon.

    Hot Sour Soup
    Nikki U.

    Super small restaurant selling yummy food. When I went to UW for 4 year I had always passed this place and never tried it. I'm glad I did (even after my college time was over). The fried pork was so delicious and crispy. The sauce was sweet and sour and a perfect pairing for the pork. The green beans were so good way better price, amount, and taste than din tai fung. The hot and sour soup was also very good. Service was ok and had to get the attention of the waiter occasionally. However, I can't find anything that we didn't like and would come back for sure.

    Garlic green beans
    Janice U.

    Went to this place as it was very convenient location for us. It's a small restaurant but cozy. Unfortunately it had bench seats which was shared among other tables. The party next to us that shared the bench unfortunately kept shaking the entire bench making it uncomfortable. Luckily my daughter was willing to switch seats with me as it didn't bother her. The service was okay as there was only 2 people working the tables and l suspect felt overwhelmed. However, the food was surprisingly very good/tasty with large portions reasonably priced! We had hot and sour soup, Kung pao chicken, fried pork pieces and garlic string beans. The soup was well seasoned provided warmth to my cold body. The garlic beans were perfectly cooked with a nice garlic taste. The pork was also very tasty. The Kung pao chicken was good but a bit oily. Overall it was delicious and I would definitely return for more!

    Renee S.

    A great spot for chinese comfort food! Flavors are very traditional and service is fast. Seating is limited and they're busy so I recommend going right when they open. I love the pickled cabbage and pork soup.

    Suzy V.

    Was hoping for great Chinese food. Paid 20$ for one plate of deep fried pork. It was 90% fried dough and 10% meat. I picked through every piece and just found dough. I was so bummed I wanted to love this little place and support the owners. But food was just not good!

    Braised Pork
    Carol L.

    Northern-style Chinese food served in a tiny restaurant in Udistrict -- how cute! I love the name as well "little duck". Was a little sad to find no duck items being served on the menu, but that's ok. We ordered the spicy chicken and the braised pork. The braised pork was so delicious, although a bit fatty. It also came with tofu knots, which was delicious with the braised sauce. The spicy chicken was good, but it wasn't as light/airy and crispy as I'd liked. The inclusion of chili peppers was lovely. We added on a bowl of rice for $2. There is a dedicated parking lot with a few spots available. The waitstaff speak both English and Chinese. We ordered via the QR code at the table, but you can also order through the waitstaff as well. There is a gender neutral single-stall restroom in the back of the restaurant as well. There is few seating so come early to avoid the rush.

    Beef fried rice
    Warren K.

    Noodles and string beans were too salty in my opinion. Fried rice had a piece of hair in it but they quickly replaced it and tasted pretty good. Overall it was decent for its price, probably wouldn't rate it as one of the best places that I've been compared to any Bay Area Chinese food that I'm used to. Wouldn't say that it's my top pick but you should see for urself.

    鍋包肉
    Sheart F.

    A hidden gem in the University District! The twice-cooked pork is a must-try--packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The Shenyang-style cauliflower appetizer was tasty but unfortunately arrived late after major dishes. Despite that, the food quality makes it worth a visit!

    炒鸡架
    Maggie L.

    I've seen so many rave reviews of this little spot on a Chinese app I decided to make a trip to try it. Did it meet my expectation? My favorite dish was 炒鸡架 Stir Fried Cumin Chicken Bone, which was super flavorful and had lots of meat on the bone; great dish with beer. 地三鲜 Eggplant with Pepper and Potato was better as leftover. The dish that I came for, 锅包肉 Double Cooked Pork Slices, had authentic vinegar and sweet flavor, but was over-fried and too hard to bite. 麻婆豆腐 was bleh, I dare to say I make a better version at home. Just an FYI if you have a baby or small child. The inside is very small and has no AC so it got pretty hot. I barely fit my stroller near the table next to the cash register. Overall, not worth a special trip, but a good spot to get some authentic Chinese food if you are in the U district.

    Spicy Potato Sticks, Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce, Scrambled Egg with Chinese Chives
    Sophia W.

    This place has been on my list for a while, and it was worth it! Flavors are on point and felt like a taste of home. Would definitely go back to try other foods. Very authentic northeastern Chinese food. Full flavors. Price point is not too bad, the only thing is it is a little hard to access but they do have some parking spots available.

    Xiao ji dun mo gu (Stewed Chick with Mushroom)
    Michelle X.

    It gives me so much joy to have found a place that serves authentic, homey, Dongbei food of my mother's hometown, Harbin. I grew up eating these dishes, made possible by my grandpa's unparalleled chef skills. With China's many regions, Dongbei food is much less common in the American food scenes compared to Sichuan or Guangdong. I had to try the classics: the Xiao Ji Dun Mo Gu was on point, warm and umami, the Guo Bao Rou was thin, crispy and tangy. The space is cozy, the portions are huge, and I can't wait to try everything else on the menu

    Mapotofu and shrimp fried rice
    Emili A.

    Updated review and still a solid 5/5. You don't come here for the service but you definitely come here for portions and amazing food. The space is still the same; a bit small but not too crowded. This time we got the bok choy, eggplant, and crispy pork with peppers. So goood! After eating eggplant at numerous places in Seattle, me and my friend agreed that this was hands down the best eggplant dish we have had here. So perfectly crispy and not too salty at all! It was a perfect dinner for just two and had lots of leftovers.

    Monica G.

    Came over for a weekday lunch, they are busy! The little store ( I almost missed it, the sign was not very obvious) is really cute but packed. I ordered the sweet sour pork ( I think they call it twice cooked pork) and discovered that they can actually accommodate your likings of either with vinegar (default) or ketchup. It's just missing garlic, spring onion, and ginger in my opinion. The house salad was a okay but I think the sourness is overpowering other flavors. It's like a combo of their other salad selections.

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    Yum yum yum. Love the eggplant and potato dish, I get it every time. Nice folks run the place.

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    Very nice place if you want some decent Chinese food :) good service and environment too

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    Great food, terrible management. Workflow between ordering-kitchen-cust service needs improvement. Waited 40mins for a to-go order! No joke.

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