If you love Chinese food and drinks at decent price point, Han Palace-Barracks Row is the place to go. I've visited this location many times over the years, for dine in and takeout. Service is always quick, although a bit curt (at times) and the food is always fresh with plentiful portions. My go to is the General Tso's or Orange Chicken. I've also enjoyed the Lemon Drop Martini as well as the Asian Pear Mojito. They do not take reservations, and their space is a little small so prepare to wait if it's a prime day/time. I've also heard from friends that parking can be a bit challenging, so prepare your patience beforehand. read more

Han Palace Barracks Row - Asian Pear Mojito - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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None of the patrons were Chinese... so that says something. Not up to Asian standard from the price point vs portion vs food quality Shrimp dumpling 2/5 Wow there's no umami taste in this, we Suspected they just bought frozen from NYC supplier and just reheated Chili sauce 2/5 Had to ask for it, but it was a little sour, not ip to my standard Salt pepper tofu 1/5 My gosh, they used firm tofu not silken tofu. And they didn't use cornstarch to make the outside crispy. Total disappointment. Beef flat rice noodle 4/5 Portion lacking Pork dumplings /shrimp dumplings 5/5 This was good Xiao long bao 4/5 Great but again they were small Lots of non Asian patrons came here read more

There are very few happy hours that provide bottomless food and drink options but this is one. They have 2 different food options for $38 or $48 per person and then bottomless mimosas, mai tais and lemon drops for an additional $18 per person. The food options include dim sum, noodles/rice, congee and desserts. For the additional $10 you can have a list that included certain entrees. The drinks and food come our quick. The bottomless drinks are premixed but still taste good and strong. The restaurant itself is small with few tables inside and outside but it does have a long bar with seats available as well. It's located in Barracks Row so street parking is hit or miss. Will definitely go back and take advantage of this special! read more

The food was amazing!!!! Everything we ordered was delicious. This is what I expect my Americanized Chinese food. We had vegetable lo mein, egg rolls, shrimp dumplings, shrimp fried rice, and Mongolian beef with broccoli. The atmosphere was great and so was the service. This place was legit. read more

This was a "small plate" all-you-can-eat situation -- and honestly, the price was good for how much food you get. Everything came out quick, and the service was solid. Only thing is, the space gets tight. With how popular this spot is, they might wanna think about expanding. read more

Han Palace Barracks Row - 3 Piece Shrimp Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food is just ok. The service is not great, yet they automatically added a 25 percent tip on top of the tax for one adult and two kids. It's also the way it's displayed on the bill- they make it really easy to miss and double tip. I don't like tricky restaurants. This is for the Georgetown location read more

Still a 5! Recently stopped in for my birthday. This time I indulged in the all you can eat and drink. A few of my faves: Scallion pancake- so crisp and savory Seafood fried rice- loaded with crab meat, shrimp and scallop. So yummy Chicken egg rolls-hot and crisp! Soup dumplings-still delicious! Shrimp dumplings- nicely sized and deelish. Singapore noodles-packed with flavor! I also took advantage of the 18.00 all you can drink lemon drops. I didnt switch to any of the other options. Note that there is a 2hr limit per table. And if you go with the all you can eat option, the whole table has to do so as well. They also offered to go boxes for 5 if you'd like to carry out leftovers from your all you can eat feast. They will continue to be on my must visit list when in DC! read more

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If you like all you can eat Chinese food with bottomless cocktails for $18 dollars, then Han Palace is the the place to be. Stopped through on a Thursday afternoon to capitalize on the bottomless lemon drop and Mai tai deal. There is a 2 hour dining limit. Also if a majority of your party chooses to do the all you can eat option, the whole table has to participate. And also the lemon drops do pack a punch so drink responsibly and they staff will keep filling your glass. The food was delicious, their dim sum was really good, great soup dumplings and veggie dumplings. The scallion pancakes were nice and crispy. Their entrees are really fresh and flavorful. Fan faves were the Singapore rice noodles, seafood fried rice snd their lo mein. Staff was quick and efficient. Will definitely return when I'm in the area read more

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Came for the bottomless drinks, left full as hell! I'll start by saying this place is super small on the inside so large groups aren't ideal. I have three stars because upon arriving, 3 different workers came up to us to ask if we were dining in and how many we had. We had 6 people and once they heard that, they made a face and walked off and never came back to give a wait time or ask if we wanted to sit outside. Finally, when the next person asked, I told them we'd be fine sitting outside although it just finished storming. Happy hour was about to end and that's what we came for. Now once we were sat, we were cooking with hot grease. The bottomless lemon drops kept coming and the food was really good. My favorite dish was the Singapore noodles. Our server Stacey was so funny and made sure our glasses weren't empty long. I'll be back for sure. Hopefully logistics are worked out. read more

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I think the Han style Peking duck is the best thing on the menu. We came here for the AYCE and decided to get the higher priced Option B to make sure we got the duck. Other items were good quality but not as great as the duck, which was tender and juicy and came with the pancakes/tortillas, hoisin sauce, and fresh veggie toppings. The fried items were good but I probably would just focus on the grilled and sautéed veggie dishes on the AYCE menu, plus the duck. I even tried congee here which was very good. My bf who lived in China for 3 years said the flavors were quite authentic! If we were to come again we probably would just get duck and veggies à la carte since the portions looked large from the service being given to other diners. Lots of people got takeout while we were there which definitely attests to the popularity of the restaurant and quality of the food. The space is clean and not too big so it's definitely geared more to couples or small parties and those looking for a decent meal at a bar with TVs. The service was prompt and friendly and they even gave us a free honey cake bun dessert - we must have impressed them with how much we ate. We were sooooooo full and very satisfied. read more

This was a unique brunch experience indeed -- well, it wasn't brunch food, but they did have mimosas haha. But they have em all day. So the person I was meeting beat me there, and initially she sat at one of the tables. She sent me a pic and showed me how close together all the tables were though, and I was like naaaah. She said the bar had space, so that's where she was when I arrived. Definitely felt more open than the tables, haha. We got the AYCE menu with a 2 hour time limit, and there are two options to choose from -- interestingly enough we observed that Option B (the more expensive one) has more veggie options than Option A. We also got the bottomless drinks, which are mai tais, mimosas, and lemon drop martinis. The food kept coming throughout our time, but they were especially adamant about keeping our drinks filled which was nice. We got quite a few things off the menu... soup dumplings, salt & pepper shrimp, orange chicken, Singapore rice noodle, eggplant... there were some things we liked more than others. The shrimp was a little too salty, and some of the portion sizes really threw us for a loop! We were expecting small portions of many things, but items like the eggplant, duck, and noodles... DANG that was a lot of food! We got more than full, but there were items we just unfortunately didn't have space to try. The ceiling decor was nice, but I would say that this is a bit different from your typical dim sum experience. Most of the food I had was great, and if you're looking to drink.... yeah you definitely can't go wrong here lol. read more

My friends and I were looking for Peking duck and Han Palace was nearby. This restaurant is pretty small but they have a large bar area. Han Palace offers a buffet style menu and a la carte. We went with a la cart since we weren't super hungry, and I'm so glad we did. The buffet option wouldn't have been worth it. We ordered some dishes to share: -Fried Eggplant: A huge disappointment. It was not like other eggplant dishes we typically order at other Chinese or Sichuan restaurants. It covered in a thick batter with a dark and overly sweet sauce. We had a few bites and didn't touch the rest of it. This did not taste authentic at all. -Peking Duck: Not bad, some of the skin was pretty crispy. However, the wrap was thick and lukewarm, which made the experience subpar. -Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup: The soup was light and came with Chinese broccoli. The wontons didn't taste fresh. I was unimpressed. Before we visited the restaurant, I was most excited about the purple egg yolk buns. But after our experience with the entrees, I didn't trust that it would be good, which was pretty disappointing. TLD: Han Palace was mid. read more

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I'm not sure if they still offer this deal, so this review is based on my experience from about 1-2 years ago. This rating is also specifically for the SE DC location near Pennsylvania Avenue, mainly due to the service quality. My cousin and I came here specifically because the menu advertised unlimited dim sum and drinks. However, after we ordered, a server informed us that we would be capped at three drinks each. We were confused because the menu clearly said "unlimited," which was the main reason we chose this place. Later, when my cousin finished her second drink and asked for another, the server told her she had already reached her third drink limit -- even though she hadn't. For context, we came for a late lunch and had not been drinking beforehand. We were both fully aware of the situation and how we were being treated. At that point, we felt like the staff just wanted us to leave, so we asked for the check and left. There was also a lot of hovering, but very little actual checking in on the quality of service or our experience. The experience was already disappointing as soon as we were told about the drink cap. The food was unlimited, but some dishes were brought out cold, which also contributed to my low rating. I don't think it's fair to advertise something as unlimited if that's not actually what customers will receive. My rating is mainly based on feeling misled as customers and feeling rushed during our visit. read more

We did the all you can eat option a+b I personally think it was over price considering I would be eating the same food in AYCE Chinese buffet minus the Peking duck. Service was fast though and 20% gratuity is added regardless if you only have less than 4 people read more

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It was an incredible experience at Han Palace with their tasting menu. The decor was beautiful, and the food was fresh, yet somehow came out fast. We never waited more than 10 minutes for food to come out. Our server was also the Bartender, which made it a little difficult to get his attention at times, but he did his best. The food was well seasoned but after a while we felt like we needed somethingsweet after so much salt. Will def come back and share the experience with more loves ones. read more

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I've been here a couple times now and it's pretty decent. Service is good, and the food is fresh. It is definitely on the pricy, small side for dim sum but it's well done. The place is small, so hard with a big group but we did come with a group of 12 once and took up the whole back part. They have some big set menus. I haven't tried anything much outside of dim sum so can't speak on the other lunch/dinner options. read more

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This might be a local favorite! My family has Chinese every New Year's Eve and this year we were late at making reservations so I hopped on Yelp to find a last minute spot. I can across Han Palace Barracks Row and it did not disappoint! We ordered spring rolls as an appetizers, seafood fried rice with dry scallop, and the crispy beef. We thoroughly enjoyed both of our entrees but the spring rolls were basic. We had cocktails but just a gin & tonic and tequila soda water. The server couldn't tell us what type of gin and tequila they had so we walked to the bar to check it out ourselves. While the food was good and the space itself is cool - not very large but not small either. The service is good but the server we had was very pushy and rushed us a bit with placing orders then she would come back to ask what we wanted because she forgot. She was friendly though so I'll give her that. read more

Han Palace Barracks Row - Seafood Fried Rice with Dry Scallop - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Me and my homegirl went there for the unlimited lemon drops and many choices of food it was amazing before we could finish our drink they were already there to pour up more the food was so homey and delicious i love this place! read more

Got the Option A AYCE dimsum and it was great! The two of us ate 3 orders of soup dumplings, one order pan fried pork dumpling, shumai, 5 BBQ pork buns, beef noodle soup, congee, scallion pancakes, stir fried lomein, two orders duck egg yolk buns for 100.32! Servers were attentive and food comes out very fast. Good meal. read more

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I've been seeing Han Palace all over SM and been wanting to check it out for awhile. My friend and I got here a little after 9 pm Friday night and it was packed inside. I wasn't too sure we'd get a table, but luckily there was an empty 2 person table they directed us to. It's very tight in here and you can practically hear people's conversations, but I was just glad to be seated. Our waitress was quick to let us know the kitchen closes at 930 pm, and if we want to order, we need to do so soon. I understood, so my friend and I quickly put in our order. We got soup dumplings, spring roll, scallion pancakes, general tso chicken, and chicken fried rice. The food came out shortly after we ordered. First, the dim sum options and then the entrees. Everting was hot like it just came off the pan. And it was tasty! My favorite was probably the rice and general tso chicken, although I would say the rice is on the salty side. I think the price was fairly reasonable but they do add 20% gratuity regardless of the service. What's interesting is I checked their website earlier and on the bottom in very fine print it says 20% gratuity for groups of 4 or more so I'm not sure why my friend and I were charged 20% when it was just two of us. Outside of this, I think it was still good food and I'd want to try their all you can eat option next time. read more

Han Palace Barracks Row - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service was great and the food was good. Just want a fan of the general tos chicken or the kung pao.. read more

Han Palace Barracks Row - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ambiance: 4.5/5 Quality of food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 This spot has a lot going for it, especially for Eastern Market area! The ambiance is fantastic--small, cozy, and inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal. The service is impressively fast, which is always a big plus. The food is good, but slightly overpriced for what it is. Flavor-wise, I'd give it a solid 4/5. While it's not the most authentic, the dishes are still comforting and enjoyable. Some flavors could be a bit bolder and less Americanized, but that hasn't stopped me from returning. I've gotten their duck noodles, Peking duck, buns, rice, and noodles. read more

Han Palace Barracks Row - Duck noodle soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

All you can eat for less than $40 and the food is actually good !! Management is always kind, even though the space is intimate and quaint, I'm always seated in a decent time frame. Perfect for date night/bestie night with the one you love. I took one star away because parking, but it's 8th street, so that's to be expected ! read more

Han Palace Barracks Row - All you can eat meal orange chicken Chinese Broccoli with Garlic, dim sum, Veg Fried Rice, spring roll, and drink - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

5 stars -- A perfect brunch spot! My friend and I had an amazing brunch at Han Palace (Woodley Park). The customer service was A+, the food was incredibly authentic (some of the best I've had in the DMV), and the dumplings and fried rice were out of this world. The space is cozy and beautifully designed, with a relaxed vibe and a diverse, happy crowd. Everything about our experience--from the flavors to the atmosphere--was top-tier. Highly recommend and definitely coming back! read more

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The place is very small but cute. We planned on eating there but saw a huge rat run across the floor, and under my friend's foot which was a huge turn off. We left to grab food elsewhere but came back to enjoy the bottomless lemon drops. After a few my friends orders the fried dumplings in which they enjoyed. The waitresses were very nice and accommodating despite the rat read more

Han Palace Barracks Row - Lemon Drop - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was very disappointed with the dinner we had delivered last night. The orange chicken was so hot that I gave up on eating after two pieces. The delivery process also was a mess. I didn't get any confirmation after I ordered, which I'm accustomed to with other restaurants. I then called Han Palace to talk to someone about the order, but I couldn't understand a word he said. In then ordered from a different restaurant. I ended up getting 2 dinners delivered! read more

TAKEOUT EXPERIENCE: This was a good Chinese takeout experience. I've passed by this location many times in Barracks Row and this was my first time trying their food. I've visited the location in Woodley Park, DC many times before and I never thought I'd venture out to the other locations. I saw that this location was an Uber Eats participant that delivered to my area and I figured I'd give them a try. The food quality was similar to the Woodley Park location. Not greasy or overly salty. It was good enough to be a Chinese takeout option to put in my weekend rotation. I will try there again both for takeout and dining in. Give them a try. read more

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They sat us very quickly, the food were good portion sizes and flavorful, and the vibe and decor of the location is amazing. Will 100% be coming back and bringing people! read more

Han Palace Barracks Row - Crispy Beef - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'll start out with saying this is not a traditional dim sum restaurant so this review is not to compare it to places like China Garden or AJs. Han Palace's all you can eat option is called their tasting menu and I think THAT is an accurate description. And I really enjoyed it!! For $35pp, you can get a lot of solid options for dumplings, noodles, fried rice and congee. For the two of us, I thought that was the best deal. Option B is $48 and opens access to their whole menu to include their roast items which is great. I would only do this option if I was very hungry or if I had a larger group as I don't think I would have been able to eat my money's worth. I won't list everything we tried but I will say their dumplings were acceptable but not as good as traditional dim sum places. We tried their beef dry chow and the veg lo mein and both were excellent. Service was quick, not un-friendly, and the ambiance was adorable. Will definitely be back and with friends!! read more

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Small restaurant. Decent services food comes out quick. AYCE dimsum. But some of the dishes were questionable, like the Peking duck is soggy and the cucumber were slimy, and the onions were like hay. Not sure I would return. read more

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I was in need of quick meal and popped into this spot. I had been to the Woodley park location awhile back but this was my first time at the 8th street location. The space itself is pretty tight and cozy but the bar is a decent size. It was a packed Sunday afternoon all the tables were filled but luckily caught someone leaving the bar and found spot. Service was a bit hit or miss, after taking my initial food and drink orders it was awhile before any of us saw the servers return to that side of the bar but again it was very busy inside. They have a variety of your typical items like various dumplings and spring rolls, noodle and fried rice dishes, and entree items like roast duck and sesame chicken. They have two different tasting menus which vary between $38-$48 a really good option if you're with a large group or just want to taste a lot of the different cuisine options. It was still around brunch hours during my time there so they were offering a bottomless mimosas option for $18 which is hard to beat. I ended up ordering the pork fried rice, the soup dumplings, and a glass of Chardonnay. Despite the extremely long wait it end running well worth it. The pork fried rice dish was excellent large portion, fresh tasting ingredients and not overly salty to the taste. The soup dumplings were also delicious and flavorful. Even the Chardonnay was impressive, I thought I'd be getting some limited options with a California wine but they had an Italian Chardonnay that was smooth and crisp. All in all not a bad dining experience but if you're going to check them out try to avoid the super busy times of the weekend. read more

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I have been here a few times but this lady is extremely rude and awkward every time! I will still give them 3 stars because the bottomless drinks are great and the food is amazing every time but this one waiter is very rude and she always feels the need to show how she feels by the way she serves you. They have a beautiful tree in the restaurant and the bathroom is always clean which is a plus for me! They did have another waiter that came over and continued to serve us with no complaints and she also apologized for the other waiters behavior as well. read more

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Servers had attitude like a grumpy neighbors. Food wasn't any better than the meal kits in my freezer. Also pricey for the portion served. Be aware that 20% tip is already included on your check w/o a word - almost paid double tip. read more

One word YUM! Not only was the dim sum + bottomless a great deal, the food was also fantastic! Our waitress kept the food and drinks coming at a rapid pace. My friends and I definitely want to go back. The only thing is there is limited seating indoors so we were lucky for a nice day to sit outside. read more

I would give 0 star instead of 1 if it's an option. Called in advance made sure they close at 10pm . Walked in at 9pm but was told Kitchen close at 9:30pm (understandable so we ordered fast) and no AYCE available because it's "too late" (neither their menu or notice told this info otherwise we have other choices available). Because their AYCE is made to order, so we really didn't understand the logic behind of being "too late" no AYCE but can cook individual entrees made to order lol Anyways, food came out fast and we were rushed to be out of door by 10:00pm sharp with full house waitress staring at us so unprofessional and rude. Place is somewhat newly decorated so looks clean, however the food are rather bland and oily with no memorable attributes. We"ll never come back. BTW, mandatory 20% service charge is such a joke, such approach encourages nothing else besides rude attitudes and rough service bcoz service personnel tends to take it for granted. Customers should have the right to decide how much and whether to give gratitude. I would definitely give $0 tip for the service received tonight. Ps: never order the "pea tips" they are all stems instead of tips and so chewy taste like hay stacks, should never be served to eat at all, we barely touched the whole entree! Business hour sign says open daily from 11:30am till 10pm, in fact they close for post lunch hours don't come back till 5pm. read more

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As someone who is in love with Han Palace in Admo, I was very excited to dive into all the Barracks Row location had in store! My friends and I ventured to Eastern Market after work to celebrate my work bestie's going away! We knew Han Palace would have plenty of options and would lead everyone to finding something they loved :) To start the meal, I ordered myself a Jasmine Tea that came with a lovely teapot and cup that I refilled throughout my time. We got the Option A and Option B Unlimited Dim Sum - a variety of tasty dishes for $38-$48 dollars per person for 2 hours. I would like to note that I appreciate how they can cook the dishes in larger portions if everyone at your table orders the same dish. My personal favorites have always been the Chicken Fried Rice, Shrimp Dumplings, Chicken and Vegetable Dumplings, and the Chinese Broccoli. I will say, I do think the flavors of the Fried Rice and Dumplings are slightly better at the Admo location. Nonetheless, these were very flavorful and high quality. The Chinese Broccoli was crispy, fresh and not too oily. We then ventured to dishes I hadn't tried such as the General Tso's Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and Mushroom Congee. The General Tso's Chicken was delicious - large pieces, paired great with the broccoli, and the sauce/sesame seeds paired perfectly. The Mongolian Beef tasted like a traditional soy sauce flavor, not too tasty but did the job. Finally, the Mushroom Congee was very warm and comforting with pieces of mushroom woven in the rice. Great way to end the meal and cleanse the palate. For dessert, we tried the gorgeous Purple Egg Buns and Sweet Buns. Both were phenomenal! Very soft, well-baked, and were perfectly sweet for my liking. Do not forget to order these! The ambiance is a beautiful and has the indoor trees and lanterns that I adore! Great seating space at the bar or tables. The staff clears all plates quickly, so it is easy to find a spot if you arrive on a less busy day. Special shout-out to Stacey! She was an incredible server and took the time to explain each menu item to us. Food was brought out so quickly and refills were consistently made. Perfect for groups! Forever one of my favorite places in DC! read more

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It should be noted, this place does not take reservations. When you arrive, if there's a wait, you write your name and number on the list and they will call you when your party is ready to be seated. Our party of 2 was seated after about 30 mins on a Saturday night. It stayed packed in there throughout our our time there, but there is a time limit, so they were able to turn over the tables fairly quickly. The restaurant has the option to either order food a la carte, or you choose their unlimited dining option. They also have a choice for unlimited drinks. It should be noted that while it's currently advertised as unlimited, they cap it at 4 drinks per person. So not truly unlimited, but the 4 drinks are enough. There are a decent amount of food options on the unlimited menu, and the items were decent and filling. I recommend bringing a hearty appetite if you do unlimited; the food portions are generous, and they bring the plates out pretty quickly. The General Tso's was just okay (a little too sweet for my liking), but the fried rice and the pork buns were my faves. The pork belly dish is also delicious. Overall, the service was good, and the unlimited food and drinks option is a good value. My only gripe is that I don't like how they packed the tables into the dining room. We were practically sitting on top of each other. However, I would recommend checking out if you're in the area, hungry, and craving some Chinese food. read more

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The food quality is low; however the customer service seemed to be pretty good. The bartender and waitstaff were courteous and the place looked clean. The drinks were below bottom shelf liquor and most of the brands I'd never heard of. I left early after two drinks because I got a bad headache and felt like I was getting sick. Maybe it was a bad day considering the snow/inclement weather and ice. read more

Food was amazing, the moment we walked in they immediately greeted us! Food came out so fast and fresh. Very nice and friendly environment 1000% recommendations to come back again! If you haven't tried this place you should definitely stop by !!!!!! read more

Han Palace is our new favorite Chinese restaurant to order takeout from! I loved the soup dumplings and the fried dumplings. The seasame chicken and the fried rice were top notch! The only dish we did not love was the fried eggplant. I was not expecting the eggplant to be so heavily breaded. We have ordered from here twice, and both times, we were really pleased! read more

Han Palace Barracks Row - Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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