Once again, this place never disappoints. We like coming here after a day in Arlington. This morning there were plenty of food carts rolling down the aisles. Many options including my favorite dumplings. Service was special today. Our server was always there to take additional orders and take care of our requests. read more

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Our first dinner out in the new year! Food: Solid food! We ordered a beef casserole dish, spring greens, honey walnut shrimp, a salt and pepper fish dish, and white rice on the side. Some of us were contemplating getting dim sum dishes. There was an assortment of dim sum dishes in the front of the restaurant. It was close enough to the door that it was cold, so we knew the dishes there were also cold. That was not appealing. Speaking of, the ambiance itself was also ... not the most appealing. The lights, the lack of decor, even the choice of dining chairs made it feel like it was an area that was under renovation or something. I can name several other restaurants in the area that have better food and a nicer space that would be a nicer experience. We even were given paper-folded/takeout menus, (no laminated or nice dine-in menus), one of which was dirty and full of grease and food stains! The service was as expected. very hands off. read more

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Honesty my last view of this place was over 13 years ago... I gave it chance with renovation and new management but for some reason this place is hot and cold all the time sometimes you go and you get lucky and other times it's like you got the bottom of the barrel. Today was one of those days thought we might have a chance but no dead wrong not only was the food cold it was spoiled I had one dumpling taste rancid like sour. The wonton soup even had an odd smell it was like dirty water smell. Even the wonton meat tasted odd. Before everyone starts their gripe this place is highly inconsistent not matter how many visits I've had. I wish I had photos of the food I ate but it was so bad I even left items on the plate. Things we ask to be reheated were still cold I mean I get it things are busy but there was literally no food being wheeled around. Unless this places fixes its food firing they will keep wasting food literally items looked dry and had been sitting there . The only thing that stays hot is the steamed cart all the other items looked dry. If I get food poising from them I wouldn't be surprised then part that sucks is you get what you paid for Mark's Duck house is pretty much do you want to get food poising? No problem... the last time we ordered fried taro from here the meat inside was rancid I mean if you are serving that who knows how many other items there are. Too bad they won't refund you or discount you this a Chinese restaurant so clearly you just wasted money. This place bars the name of the previous glory of Mark's but cannot thrive to what it used to be. It is now just a restaurant hoping to live off the familiarity in the area. read more

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Used to be my favorite dimsum place for years! But last few times I feel like it's going down hill. Most the food on the cart is cold. But I do get seated faster, not much of a wait like before. read more

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Few weeks back, we went there for some dimsum during lunch hour on a Saturday. Selection was good. We ordered several items. However, everything we got were cold. Waitress was no where to be found, we had to ask one of the ladies who was pushing cart for some water. When the bill came, I tipped 15% of gross ( without tax). As we were getting ready to leave, waitress comes and insists that I must tip 18% of the bill including tax minimum and that is their policy. She got very aggressive and got a calculator to show me how much tip needed to be exact. Never going back again. read more

Enjoyed dim sum brunch trying various types of dishes! We arrived at 10am and were seated immediately. There were carts with a larger variety of foods to choose from vegetarian, seafood, and meats. The food was delicious and flavorful! It got crowded as time passed and the staff stayed attentive! read more

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I've come to Mark's Duck House multiple times and it's a great place for both Chinese and non-Chinese friends to visit! There aren't official reservations, though you can call ahead of time to book a spot. The restaurant is super accommodating. At one point, I brought 9 friends and they let us all sit on the same round table! All my friends weren't Chinese so it was a new experience for them, and the staff were amazing, suggesting dishes with a range of dishes that a lot of Americans like, stretch dishes, etc. Many dim sum restaurants are rushed, but I really appreciated that the waiter worked with me to figure out the best menu for my friends. The food is really authentic (not flashy, but still good!) - there's an option for dim sum and an option for a la carte. Each of the dishes are super big, but they are on the pricier side. As a result, it's really best to visit when you're with a large group, rather than a small. If it's just two people coming, you'd only be getting 1-2 dishes and wouldn't be able to try much unless you did the dimsum! read more

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Honestly had a more pleasant experience after my first review. There is still always a wait when you come here for dim sum but it's because it's one of the best around the area. For a table for 2 on a weekend with no reservation we probably waited 30 mins to get our table but it was well worth the wait. The staff for dim sum are very fast so as soon as you sit down you can expect to get your drinks and a cart come around immediately. They have a wide range of dim sum to choose from. Some more premium seafood items like clams and lobster expect to pay a higher price. We always leave with leftovers when we come that last a few days so it is well worth it. read more

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Finally stopped in for dimsum on a Sunday and was pleasantly surprised that we didn't have to wait long for a table (unlike a certain other dimsum restaurant*cough* hong kong pearl *cough*). As the carts came by we grabbed some classics like shumai, shrimp hargao, shrimp rice rolls, bean curd rolls, and chicken feet. We also decided to be a bit adventurous with the abalone dumplings, roasted duck, fried chive buns, fried stuffed bean curd, and the salted egg yolk buns. We finished off with the sesame balls. All the food was amazing! My only qualm was wishing the roasted duck was warm (it was cold straight off the cart) or that it came with some warm rice at least. But everything else hit. I will say, I recommend grabbing the more fresh hot looking food that comes by because those will be most satisfying. We also loved the sesame balls because they weren't seeping oil like I've had at most other places. Can't wait to stop by again! read more

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My friend picked this restaurant for dinner tonight. This restaurant definitely has a wide variety of items on their menu. I personally am not a very adventurous eater, so I opted for the vegetable fried rice which was delicious. But if you are looking to try something new, this is definitely a great spot to try. I also ordered spring rolls. However, the chicken looked undercooked to my friend and I. I could not get myself to test them. The staff was very friendly. Overall, a decent experience. read more

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DIM! SUM! ANY! TIME! Can't beat that. I order way too much to eat at one sitting, and a take-out box. I fill my stomach AND the box and enjoy treats for several days. Dumplings, noodles, ribs, seafood, everything. And my wife loves the Peking Duck -- as good as the restaurant's name says it should be. read more

I feel bad for the staff because the host and servers are genuinely wonderful, but the restaurant has major issues. The food lacks fresh ingredients, and the breaking point was seeing a mouse run across the restroom floor while I was washing my hands. Instantly lost my appetite. read more

I went here for lunch with some friends around Chinese New Year and it was understandably packed. It was my first time visiting Mark's Duck House. It is located in a somewhat shady shopping center in Falls Church. The place is a little old but seems to be quite popular. There are roving carts for dim sum and we just pick dishes we like. I don't remember what we got but I remember getting Peking Duck on top of the dimsum. The staff mostly was nice but apologetic that we cannot stay long as it is a Chinese holiday and there are other customers waiting. Food is really inexpensive. My only complaint was the waiting area isn't spacious enough. Would love to go back soon. read more

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Man I haven't been to Mark's in a minute. Apparently they switched owners/management a couple of times over the past few years. But the new one is doing a great job! The owner kept coming back to check in on our table; he was so funny and personable. We got the $228 meal deal for 6 people. It comes with a total of 8 dishes + dessert. It's a really good deal if you think about it. All of the food -- top-tier. I think we basically cleared out every dish that came out, the only thing we had to pack up was some fried rice and a bit of leftover shrimp I believe. I especially loved the fried crispy chicken with their garlic sauce. It's probably the best Chinese chicken I've ever had. It was so flavorful and the chicken was just the right amount of crisp. What really caught me off guard was the egg tarts. I didn't expect much, but boy was I wrong after the very first bite. Now I know I just said I had the best chicken ever, but trust me when I say these egg tarts were life-changing. It was so buttery and soft-- 11/10 for sure. Definitely will come again when I'm back in the NOVA area! read more

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Great service and amazing Peking duck. Definitely would be back, it is pricy but the portions are huge so it's worth it read more

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Great dim sum for the DMV. They still use the carts which is fun and feels more authentic. Food is fresh. Servers are fast and efficient. The duck skin is crispy and the meat is juicy. Good har gow and sui mai. read more

I was astounded to see the head staff handling money and food with his bare hands, without washing his hands or wearing gloves while handling the food. He just grabbed the dimsum with his bare hands interchangeably with cash. Also, someone in my party got very sick with nausea and vomiting the day after we ate there. One of the Shu Mai was raw inside and when they complained to the wait staff, they argued with us instead of replacing it. Even though my friend did not continue to eat the Shu Mai, she had already taken one bite. She's been to the ER twice as a result. read more

Mark's Duck House - The head staff taking cash with the same hands as touching the dim sum surrounding him at the checkout counter. - Dim Sum Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

A delicious chinese restaurant for many dim sum option. Their roasted pork and duck is so flavorful and yummy. The service is pretty fast and the restaurant is a little small so it can be hard to get a table during the weekends. read more

I have been coming to Mark's since I was really young with my family, so happy that the quality has stayed the same all these years! I think this is one of my favorite Peking Duck places in the USA - they still do thin pancakes instead of baos, which I really love. Their duck is crispy yet juicy and the sauce is sooo flavorful. If you come here, you have to get the duck if not anything else. Other favorites are the Sizzling Beef w/ Black Pepper Sauce, the Seafood Fried Rice, the Beef Chow Mein, and the Peavine. I think all of their food is awesome and really worth the prices. The staff is very friendly as well :) read more

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I hesitate to rave about this place because it feels like a secret compared the very large, crowded dim sum place up the street. The food was all good and hot and fresh, which is great compared to some other cart dim sum places around here. There were more veggie options I saw, including Chinese broccoli, etc. The shrimp rolls and shrimp dumplings were very good. And the servers were friendly and attentive even amid the crush of people on a weekend AM. read more

Mark's Duck House - Dim Sum Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Mark's is a traditional dim sum place and if you've never been, it can be a lot to take in. They walk around with carts overflowing with dishes and you tell them when you see something that strikes your fancy. They add it to your table and mark your tally sheet. It's a good time to be adventurous with your taste buds and try new things. The dishes are also shared with your whole table with people and everyone just grabs what they want. The free for all frenzy takes a min to get used to but go with people you like and the meal is an experience. Don't forget to get a pineapple bun for dessert. read more

Mark's Duck House - Don't let appearances fool you. They've had zero health code issues despite the food seeming to be just flying around. - Dim Sum Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Mark's Duck House is my happy place -- part dim sum temple, part Hong Kong street market , part family reunion with an auntie who insists you are too skinny and need to eat more. First, let's get one thing straight: this place does NOT care about looking flashy. The décor is straight out of the "don't judge a book by its cover" handbook. But the second you sit down, you're greeted by the sweetest older waitstaff who treat you like family. My server felt like my long-lost auntie -- the kind who makes sure your plate is full, side-eyes you if you're not eating fast enough, and somehow convinces you to order way more than you planned. Service is always best when it's not slammed, and during those quieter hours, you'll feel like you've been adopted into their family. Now the food -- buckle up. We don't even walk in the door without ordering the steamed oyster. And this isn't some dainty oyster on a half shell. Oh no. This monster is over 12 inches long, steamed with ginger, scallions, and a drizzle of soy. It's basically the Godzilla of oysters. You need two hands and maybe a pep talk to conquer it. The dim sum? Legendary. Handmade, fresh, and unapologetically authentic. Har gow so delicate they practically glow. Shrimp & crab balls that are fluffy and decadent at the same time. Octopus with black pepper that smacks you (lovingly) awake. Snow pea leaves sautéed with garlic -- simple, clean, addictive. And the crispy sea bass? So good I almost called my mom just to say sorry in advance for what I was about to do to it. Weekends are a wild ride -- 10 AM to 1 PM the carts are flying around like bumper cars, loaded with steaming baskets. It's chaotic, loud, packed, and somehow perfect. You want the full dim sum Olympics experience? That's the time to go. Bottom line: Mark's Duck House is authentic Hong Kong-style dim sum that slaps harder than your auntie when you forget to call. Don't come for the décor, come for the food, the family-style warmth, and the oyster so big it deserves its own zip code. I hope they stay in business forever, because once you've been here, nowhere else measures up read more

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Great service , good value for food. So many options to choose from. We ordered half duck. We cut with nice side. Wish duck was warmer. read more

I thought the kao ya (Peking roast duck) was quite good for my standards in America, compared to the Peking duck in Beijing I've had. It's not on the same level but for a place in northern VA, it does it quite well! The duck is delicious, heavy on the skin if you like the crispy skin over the meat (which I do). The rolls are ok, they are very thin but more wheat-tasting than I am used to. Brown sauce is delicious as always and you lather that in the roll, with the duck and top it off with spring onions. They also can hand-roll it for you in front of you if you prefer someone to make the roast duck wrappers instead of wrapping it yourself. They do charge $1 each for every extra wrapper so be conscious of that. They also charge for the tea, which is annoying because they don't tell you in advance. Service here was great. The staff was very nice and quick. We came on a Wednesday night at 6:30 so it was not busy at all. The veggies (sauteed snow peas) is a Chinese classic and cooked how I imagined. I would come here again and take my friends/family. Standard Chinese establishment that you can tell is authentic! read more

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Food is great specially their dim sum. There's a ton of foods to choose from. If you go on a weekend, Saturday or Sunday they have a cart that goes around the restaurant. They are super busy that you have to wait for a table even on a weekday. Sometimes though, the server is not around when you need something. The place is clean. A little bit chaotic; people coming in & out, people waiting, carts going around, servers dashing here & there, but it's a controlled chaos. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

Really one of the best Cantonese restaurants in the DMV. Since dim-sum is highly regional, its nice to see other aspects of the culture infuse the way that they designed their menu and prepare their foods. This has the great cart service that is slowly dying out in dim sum resturants, but not here! Fully take in and enjoy the carts of vibrantly prepared dishes, by the time we finished our order we got nearly a rainbow of food. We were welcomed with a pot of tea, which their house tea is pu erh, really sophistcated pairing for dim sum. Chicken feet was well dressed and steamed, with a braise that let the collagen nearly fall off the bone. I also like their attention to detail like how they actually split their chicken feet its easy to put in your mouth without a big mess from the other parts interfering. Shrimp filled anything was a major favorite in the table, you could get them in the form of hargow, but we highly reccomend it sandwiched in eggplant that is cooked to the point of almost a custard texture. We got the gailan in oyster sauce, but would have probably preferred the green beans instead, it was a bit on the salty side for the oyster sauce. Radish cakes were just so well portioned with filling and size, with a soft steamed chew from the rice flour. We ordered the beef balls which were made fresh and had that soft texture (no need to split with a knife) and perfumed with orange peel, cilantro, and watercress. Duck was a bit on the bland side for me, but I think its on us to order it when it wasn't its freshest, still you saw people wait just for their roast items. Egg buns had a beautiful sweet runny filling. My favorite was a single cart dedicated to tofu pudding, oh! such a delight with the ginger sauce. We finished our meal with their mango jelly, which was oh so refreshing. Its just so wonderful to see the abundance of this restaurant in seeing food nearly everywhere and to see folks come here and understand the program immediately. Where one restaurant might not make a certain dish, this restaurant certainly has it all with a deep set of Cantonese dishes in their arsenal for the complete cuisine experience. Its one of those places where you eat and leave, don't linger. read more

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I visited Mark Duck House on Christmas Day, knowing it would be chaotic and it was! The seating process was confusing but it was understandable given how busy the holiday rush was. We managed to get dim sum before service ended at 3 PM and enjoyed some classic dishes like steamed shrimp dumplings, stuffed crab claw, and cheung fun. My favorite dim sum dish by far was the pork spare ribs in black bean sauce, it was super flavorful and perfectly fall-off-the-bone. We also ordered the sautéed snow peas with fresh garlic sauce, which was a light savory sauce. I kept going back for more, it was simple yet so satisfying. This is a no-frills, hole-in-the-wall Chinese spot that delivers on authentic flavors. If you don't mind a little chaos, it's definitely worth a visit! read more

Mark's Duck House - Shrimp And Pork Dumpling Shiu Mai, Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, Roast Duck, etc. - Dim Sum Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Here's my first review of the year! My fiancé and I decided to start off the new year with some dim sum at Mark Duck House. We had about a 40-minute wait for a table, but it wasn't too bad. A few dishes, like the chive salad, fried taro, and shrimp balls, were a little on the cold side, but everything from the steam cart came out nice and hot! The service was great, even though it was super busy. Our server was really attentive and kept checking in for drink refills and napkins. We were in and out in just under 2.5 hours. Mark Duck House is definitely the spot for dim sum! read more

Mark's Duck House - Dim Sum Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

This is one of our go to dim sum. We come here whenever we crave some good dim sum. Every dish was good. The siu mai were plump, juicy, and packed with flavor. The ha cao had that perfect translucent skin and a burst of sweet, fresh shrimp inside. The roasted duck was delicious with its crisp skin, tender meat, and rich flavor. The chicken feet were incredibly well-seasoned and braised just right, with all the deep savoriness you want in that dish. Walnut shrimp was creamy, slightly sweet, and crunchy, a perfect balance. The beef chow fun came out steaming, the noodles smoky with wok hei and tender slices of beef throughout. Service was fast and efficient, and everything came out hot and fresh. The atmosphere is lively, exactly what you want in a dim sum spot. We only managed to take pictures of the duck, ha cao, and siu mai, but honestly, every plate we ordered was picture-worthy. Easily 5 stars. read more

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The main reason for visiting here instead of my usual dim sum spot is mainly due to the crab clawed deep fried shrimp ball. Here are my thoughts: Chow mein: okay. soy sauced and could use more bean sprouts/ green onions. Duck: Mixed bag. Top pieces were good but bottom pieces were chewy and inedible. Pork Belly: Great crispiness on the skin, meat was on the drier side. Ha Cao - Crystal Shrimp dumplings - decent, skin is a bit thicker but taste and size of shrimp is nice Siu Mai - Pork dumpling was piping hot and also good flavor Hot tofu w ginger dessert - super and on point with the ginger syrup. Soft, slippery and silky! A few observations that detracted and lessened the experience: A multitude of food items are left out in the open and covered at all. I would think there should be some type of cover or case they could put those in. The same goes for the other carted items; understanding the challenge of space, it would be hard to keep many of these selections hot. Deep fried shrimp balls - the visual is there. The real crab claw and crab meat is the visual appeal but the shrimp ball itself was average. Lastly, I saw one of the kitchen cooks light up his cigarette and smoking in the kitchen! Ugh. read more

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Hands down my new fav spot for dim sum! This place is packed! Service was great, staff were friendly. The crab claws here are ginormous and one of my must haves when I get dim sum. Unlike other places, the high level priced menu items were also offered on carts but beware because it can add up quick! These include lobster, clams, roast duck, roast pork and more. Worth it if you want to treat yourself. Everything we ordered tasted great, but some of our food was cold but we had no problem getting it reheated. We learned the first couple times so made sure to ask if a dish was fresh and/hot. It helps to sit near the kitchen to see when fresh dishes get brought out. read more

Mark's Duck House - Dim Sum Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

FOOD FOR THE SOUL after a disappointing dinner at thip khao, this redeemed me. at half the price point for 2x the food. THIS is how you do pig ear. no nonsense fried and salted. just tossed in a little vinegar with thin slices of pig tongue. peking duck was average but my standards are high chicken feet wasn't very meaty but did the job the snow pea shoots and bok choy were actually so good siu mai was juicy and large radish cake was meh (i didnt realize it would be so large lol) we gobbled this up in ~30 mins -- why does it close at 9??? read more

News years Eve our family tradition going out together for Chinese. We try a different place every year except we came to marks duck house last year just too damn good! The waiter was friendly and service good. The food outstanding, large portions as usual. The Peking Duck was fabulous. We had 6 dishes plus 5 appetizers all prepared well and came to our table hot and fresh. Marks is not much on atmosphere especially when celebrating a special occasion but when u find good food sometimes you just have to make a decision...can you eat the decor? See pics for all of our dishes and appetizers. You won't be disappointed if you make the drive to this gem. read more

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Busy weekend lunchtime, dim sum on carts were served. It was a typical chinese restaurant with lots of people! The service was efficient and alright. The selection of food was great, the food was ok. I could tell that the dim sum dishes were made on the spot, not premade and shipped from factory. Most dishes were cold though. The waiter was nice and kept on warming up dishes for me. Warmed up dishes were not as delicious as fresh and hot ones. Usually dim sum dishes were reasonably priced. Not true here. Some small dishes were charged much higher than most restaurants. I ordered salt and pepper lobster: cold and pricey, I wouldn't order it again 3*Crispy pork: cold, I can imagine that the pork tasted better if served hot. 3*Stuffed tofu: again cold & unimpressive. 3*Roasted pork bakery: my favorite dim sum, but too cold to enjoy them. read more

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Came here for dim sum and had a very "interesting" experience. We called asking about a larger party and if they took reservations. They didn't take reservations, but we were able to be seated very quickly once our whole party had arrived. Some of the food was a bit cold still, specifically the fried shrimp balls. We ordered some scallop dumplings that were completely raw inside. The shrimp was solid gray, with only the outside a faint white. We pointed it out to the staff and they replaced it, but a member of the staff insisted we try another from the batch because they may not all be raw. We respectfully declined before they took it back and redid the whole batch. I'm all for reducing food waste, but don't think that was the best approach to helping us. Regardless, the food was pretty good besides the shrimp and scallop dumplings. They brought carts around plenty of times for us to top off on the dishes we enjoyed most. read more

Service was 10/10, perhaps this is standard for any large party for dimsum in this area and was a pleasant surprise. Food was 6/10, I've definitely had much better. We went pretty early in the morning and the quality of the food wasn't that great in my opinion. Potstickers: good, nothing outstanding 5/10 Shrimp dumpling Har Gao: good, but have had better in frozen meals 5/10 Fried Shrimp Ball: extremely greasy and heavy if you like that 5/10 Pan fried turnip cake: okay, again quite greasy 6/10 pan fried chives dumpling: probably one of the better dishes 7/10 Dry fried wide rice noodle with beef: tasted like old oil 4/10 Steamed roast pork bun: heavy on the bread 6/10 steamed shrimp crepe: sweet soy sauce was really good! 8/10 read more

Our fav stop-in whenever we're in town Attentive service, great food, and regulars and Cantonese spoken! read more

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It was busy during dinner but we got sat down without no wait. It's just like a tradition Chinese restaurant. It's great for big parties and shareable plates. They have dim sum but it was confusing because I thought it was only lunch. We got har gao, salted egg yoke bun was cute with the piggy, shui mai, shrimp rice noodle crepe, and pork bun were little dry. It needed to be more juicy with sauce. read more

Mark's Duck House - Har Gao, Salted Duck Egg Preserved Duck Egg, Steamed Roast Pork Bun, shu Shrimp And Pork Dumpling Shiu Mai, Shrimp Noodle Crepe - Dim Sum Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

While experts suggest trekking out to Maryland for the best dim sum, Mark's Duck House is often cited as the among the better places to get dim sum in NoVA. My wife and I visited it many years ago when we were dim sum neophytes, and were eager to try it again with more experience under our belt. We arrived around noon on Sunday to a crammed waiting area full of parties waiting to get in on the dim sum action. As a party of two, we only waited for about 15 minutes before a table arrived, though larger groups will likely encounter more difficulty. Upon seating, the carts immediately began to drive by us. We generally found the items on the steam cart of high quality, including addictive and cute salted egg yolk buns, specialty abalone dumplings, steamed chive dumplings, and fluffy char siu bao. The items from the other carts were, unfortunately, served either lukewarm or straight up cold. We also saw items not being refreshed on the non-steam carts the whole time we were there, so I would order these fresh. The exception to this was the popular duck, which offered a massive portion of very flavorful meat and crisp skin. Service here felt friendly especially by dim sum standards, and staff remained available throughout our service despite the busy and at times chaotic atmosphere of the small dining room. We spent about $70 for two including tip and ate quite a few higher end items. We left stuffed, so the perceived value was fair. Overall, we had a solid experience here and would gladly return here whenever the dim sum craving strikes. While we encountered a couple of duds, the majority of the items we tried tasted fresh and well prepared, making this a good choice for dim sum without crossing state lines. read more

Long time residents of DMV knows Mark's is one of the OG dim sum restaurants. I've eaten there since I was a teenager. This is also one of the many restaurants that my kids grew up with. However, since the pandemic, we have not visited Mark's much. Today we were at Eden and decided to go to Mark's. We were going to order individual dishes but did the dim sum instead. The food is still as good as I remember but as some reviews noted, some dishes like the pan fried chive dumplings and the turnip cakes are cold. The steam cart items are relatively hot but not like just come out of steamer hot. The best dish of the day was their crispy pig. It is always hit and miss with that dish. Some days it is overly fat and greasy. Other days, just tough meat and skin is not crispy. Today we got lucky with tender meat and really crispy skin. I always order with the waiter and not take off the cart for this dish. This is one of no-frill restaurants where if busy you wait for a table and once you sit, carts come to you and you pick your dim sum. Here are my go to dishes: Har Gow, Siu Mai, Lo Bak Go, Shrimp Chun Fun, Steam Char Siu Bao, Feng Zhao, Lo Mei Gai, and Zhaliang. Today's experience is only 3 stars given some dishes were cold but I've eaten here for 30 years and know it can be hit or miss so my overall rating is 4 stars. read more

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