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    3.8 (21 reviews)
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    Tiffany T.

    Shengjian bao - they warmed it up for us when we said we were eating here! It takes a bit but that was definitely worth it. I kinda had low expectation but the bread was fluffy and lightly sweet, the meat inside was not dry at all and pretty flavorful! The bottom wasn't oily or too thick and had a nice crunch! They also gave us a chili oil with like vinegar, it makes it tastier but it's also a bit too oily. 3.25/5

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    Chris W.

    I love Bao so coming into the food court I had to try them. The lady at the counter was really nice. I wanted the pork and chive and she said fresh ones were almost ready so had me wait for them. Also got fish and vegetables which was good too.

    Patrick M.

    After reading some positive reviews, I decided to try Baobuddy, and it did not disappoint! Although the owner didn't speak English, a friendly customer assisted me in ordering the pork bun, which was fantastic. The bao skin had the perfect balance--neither too thick nor overly chewy--creating a delightful texture. It was filled with a savory mix of minced pork, Chinese vegetables, and well-balanced seasoning that offered savory and vinegary notes. While I would have loved more pork in the filling, it was still delicious. Plenty of other options are on the menu, and I'm definitely coming back to explore different flavors!

    pork baos, crispy bottoms

    I usually never write reviews but looking at the existing ones I felt bad because they aren't accurate. I got the pan fried pork baos for $20, honestly a ton of baos to share compared to the 6 piece pork ones (but those were huge) They were already sold out but I could tell the lady working was the only one there. Yes, the reviews are correct and she can't speak English, but you can point at what you want if you can't speak Chinese. She was really sweet and quick. **Sorry there were more baos but we ate about 4-5 of them before the photo. I encourage you to try this place out! Support local businesses :)

    a half eaten baobob on a plate next to a plastic container

    I rarely write reviews but feel like I have to this time because the experience is SO bad. First of all, the owner was RUDE. She told me I cannot even touch the food container if am not buying it. If I don't take a look at it, how do I know if I want it or not?! Secondly, it is overpriced and the food is not fresh at all. When I saw the price, I told myself, the food must be very good, otherwise they wouldn't charge you this much and be this rude. But I was SO wrong. The truth is this is a ripoff and they are just rude. The taste is not good, filling is little, and most importantly, the meat is not fresh!!! It tasted sour like the meat had gone bad. Will never never go back again!

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    The bun was good! $20/ box is good deal considering fresh made daily, and taste good. I always get a box when I go to Great Wall.

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    “$20 for a box stuffed with baos ($22 after tax) is somewhat reasonable for a small business cranking out hand made baos.”

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    3.3(1.1k reviews)
    9.9 mi
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    I have been dining here for over a decade and it never disappoints. This place remains the mecca…read morefor dim sum - whether it's to gather with family for a meal, host an event, or even just to grab a quick bite to-go they are good for it all. The service carts come around quickly and the hosts/staff are consistently friendly. My favorite dishes are the shrimp har gow, crab claw balls, roasted duck, the shrimp stuffed eggplant, and egg tarts --probably the best egg tarts in the area. My kids love their baked pork buns to the point they can tell when I buy it from somewhere else lol. We've dined at plenty of other dim sum spots, but this remains as a consistent top contender for me. Note: the ambiance is casual but I've been to many events hosted here and it makes for a great canvas to portray beautiful decor.

    Went here with 4 of my friends right when they opened. Waited a little before being seated. Before…read morewe even sat down we were bombarded by servers telling us to order the food with super rude attitudes. Honestly we thought that was funny and didn't mind it. We were like the food must be good lol When we got our food it was pretty cold. Which is weird cause they just opened. During our meal we hear screaming. It was 2 employees yelling at each other. My friends are Vietnamese and were saying that they were yelling about gambling money. It was pretty annoying and I could tell my friends were uncomfortable. But at the end is where it got really uncomfortable and awkward. The food and service was not good. So I tipped 15 percent. I should have tipped nothing but that's not me and I was in the service industry so i understand everyone has a day off. The, I assume manager or owner came up to the table and told me I'm required to tip 18 percent. I said where does it say that? He says on the receipt. I told him that says suggestions not required and that I could give him 0 tip. He proceeds to make a huge scene about the 2 extra bucks I need to pay. I finally cave because my friends were very very uncomfortable. As we leave my friend said the guy was a talking shit in Vietnamese to his employees about us. My recommendation is to go somewhere else. This was the worst restaurant experience I've ever had and all over 2 dollars that they didn't deserve. I see why they have a low yelp review.

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    A temple to bring good luck to the restaurant.

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    Han Palace - Shrimp A1. Steamed Shrimp Dumpling

    Han Palace

    3.1(685 reviews)
    8.0 mi
    •$$

    Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.0/5.0…read moreValue 3.0/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Came by late on a weekend for some dim sum. Food was pretty good. Nothing mind-blowing, but there frankly aren't that many great dim sum options in DC/NoVA. Probably would come back.

    Punchline: If you like mushy dim sum and servers who complain about customers (you) within earshot,…read morethis may be the place for you. Han Palace has one of the largest all-day dim sum menus in Northern Virginia, so it has been my go-to dim sum restaurant for about six years. Unfortunately, today's experience ended that relationship. When me and my family arrived in the evening and were seated immediately. Within a minute, our server asked if we were ready to order. When I said we needed a little more time, she visibly appeared annoyed. After quickly deciding as a family, I placed our order. Because I studied Chinese as a second language, I sometimes order dishes in Chinese. In my experience, servers either appreciate the effort or simply take the order without issue. This time was very different. The server seemed irritated that I was ordering in Chinese. I switched to ordering by the menu item numbers while pointing directly at the dishes because I thought there might be a misunderstanding. Surprisingly, she insisted that I order using the dish names instead. Had the experience ended there, I would have chalked it up to an awkward miscommunication. Unfortunately, it got worse. Less than 30 seconds after taking our order, two dishes arrived. The speed made me wonder whether the food had already been sitting out. The steamed pork buns were so dry that one had cracked open, and the shrimp dumplings were mushy and stuck firmly to the paper liner. I was later surprised to see another reviewer describe a similar experience several months ago. After dropping off the food, the server walked over to a colleague and began speaking in Chinese. They repeatedly looked directly at me while discussing my attempt to order in Chinese. Since I understand the language, it was clear that she was complaining about me. This happened several times while the restaurant was relatively empty. Each time, she returned to the same spot to continue the conversation, with her colleague looking directly at me. After the third time, I asked for the check because I wanted to leave. Paying premium prices for disappointing food is one thing; having the staff openly criticize you while you're dining is another. As we were leaving, I heard the server mutter, "What's his problem?" I will not be returning. I understand that everyone has a bad day, but the combination of poor food quality and unprofessional service made this one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in years. I hope this review helps others make an informed decision before dining here.

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    3.2(494 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    This is my family's favorite place to get red roast pork and duck. Our group arrived starving it…read morewas a Sunday so they had 2 carts loving around. We chose a couple of dim sum items and then ordered the rest off the menu. Cart food: shrimp dumplings were amazing, using whole shrimp in the dumpling, pork dumpling was hot and good. I was disappointed in the sesame bean balls, they were not fresh but I still ate them. The fresh cooked food was terrific. The pork, duck and half chickens were all hot and very fresh. My favorite is the red roast pork. We order a couple platters and they are always demolished. The chow fun was ok, thought the noodles were a bit too mushy. The rest of the dishes were good. Everyone enjoyed all the food. We needed many takeout containers. Service was very good. They have pitchers of water that were always refilled. We have lots of water drinkers in our group. Cleanup was always on point, dishes never stacked.

    I came here for lunch with my family and we had a good time! The interior of the restaurant is…read morespacious and if you want some dim sum, this is the perfect spot. Service here is speedy and nice. We ordered a variety of dim sum dishes as well as their beef chow fun and their duck. I absolutely loved their beef chow fun (as it was super flavorful), their duck (which was so juicy), and their steamed rice roll with fried dough stick. Overall, everything was great and I think this is a really reliable spot for good dim sum!

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    Vinh Kee Restaurant - vinh kee dimsum plus banh mi dc items.

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    3.3(306 reviews)
    7.7 mi
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    This is my go to for dim sum. On Sundays, you have to beat the after church rush…read more Place is large w plenty of parking. You order from the menu w pictures and get the food fresh. It doesn't sit on a cart for long time like other places. And you dont feel rushed to leave..even when they are busy like other places.. Prices are reasonable and service is nice. They always greet us w good to see you again. I try to visit at least once a month but being on a diet has cut into the visits...

    Ordered few dimsum items thru Doordash: har gow, siu mai, shrimp rice crepe, sticky rice in lotus…read moreleaf, shrimp/pork in tofu skin, turnip cake, pork riblets in black bean sauce and crab rangoon. Overall, food quality was okay with exception noted for the top three, har gow, siu mai and shrimp rice crepe being above average. The rest were "meh". Delivery charged extra $9.99 for distance which was acceptable and arrived in a timely fashion. Packaging wasn't the best. If this is the best dimsum in the NoVa area, it's a serious problem. There are plenty of Vietnamese, Thai, Mexicans and Persia eateries but no decent Cantonese dim sum establishments which is a pity because dim sum is such a perfect small dish to eat with tea. VA/DC still is unfortunately in the "backwaters" as I have tried various ethnic eateries in the area and does not meet the expectation of a city that holds the thinktanks and powerful of the whole nation. Shameful!

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