Little Duck a small restaurant with what seems like a pretty robust takeout operation, and a relatively large menu. Seating is somewhat limited, and if the restaurant is busy and you come in with a large (like more than 4) group you're probably SOL. Most of the tables are two tops, and half of them run along a shared bench on the side of the restaurant and are quite close together. There are maybe six inches of space between those tables, so even being nowhere near the thickest person I know, I struggled to squeeze in and out of the bench seating. Anyway, once you squeeze into your seat, you use the QR code on the table to both browse the menu and place your order. You can add to your order once you place it, which I found necessary since I didn't realize at first that you have to order white rice separately. It's $2 a bowl, which is a choice, but everything else is so reasonably priced it's hard to stay mad about it. We had the shredded tofu skin salad, egg and chive, dry fried string beans, mapo tofu, and vegetable egg noodles. And a bowl of white rice. For two very hungry people, we left stuffed and had one lunch's worth of leftovers. Tofu skin salad was good, but a little sweet for my taste. Egg and chive is simple yet very tasty and filling! Dry fried string beans are excellent. Note they are a vegetarian version, which I appreciate. Mapo tofu here is nearly perfect, my only qualm is that it's a little bit on the oily side. I messed up and ordered the one with meat, which I eat but my husband doesn't. Oops! But more for me. You can order the meatless ones for those of us who are veg. The vegetable egg noodles are good, and a huge portion, although not that special in my opinion. Tastes kind of like if mushu pork was noodles. I will definitely still get the dry fried string beans and mapo tofu next time, but will probably try some dumplings and other vegetable dishes as well. read more

The portions here are huge. That's the first thing to know. When the wife and I were in from out of town we found this placed on Yelp, and based on the reviews decided to give it a try. We should have read the reviews a bit closer hough because I am sure somewhere somebody mentioned portion sizes but I missed it. We ordered multiple dishes to share like we do at our local Chinese food place in Arizona and that was a huge mistake. A single entree here can easily feed a family of four. Everything is priced very reasonably too. We had a slight miscommunication issue but were able to overcome it without too much difficulty. This is definitely a place for authentic food, and we were made to feel right at home. The food had wonderful flavor that tantalized the taste buds, and if my review were stopped here I would have given them five stars and been looking forward to my next visit. Unfortunately I pressed my luck ... or they pressed theirs ... but the last thing I did before leaving was visit their tiny restroom and it was an unfortunate look under the hood. Kitchen supplies just shouldn't be stored in a restroom. That's all I'm saying. read more

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. read more

Little Duck - Hot Sour Soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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! read more

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Visiting from out of town...easy walk from hotel...had no idea what to order...so I ordered what someone else was having...pork in bean sauce...quick service, excellent food...doesn't look like much from the outside...will definitely go again! read more

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. read more

Little Duck - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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! read more

Little Duck - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't quite get the hype. Everything we ordered was overly salty and oily. Salt and Pepper Shrimp barely had any shrimps.

I previously lived in China almost 20 years, and was excited to check out Little Duck, as it seemed to have a lot of good reviews from customers talking about its authenticity. But of the 4 dishes I ordered for take-away, I'm afraid two were just average, and the other two were quite poor. The Stir Fried String Beans 干煸四季豆 were probably the biggest disappointment - no sign of any Sichuan peppercorns or minced pork, even though I asked the guy who took my order and he assured me it included both, and the beans were overcooked - and the Eggplant with Minced Pork 肉末茄子 was bland and overcooked. The Double Cooked Pork 锅包肉 was fine, while the Hot & Spicy Chicken 辣子鸡块 at least had some flavor, but wasn't nearly as fragrant and spicy as that I would get at almost any Sichuanese restaurant in Beijing. Service: I ordered by phone and picked up in person. The guy who took my order was polite and efficient, and very accurately advised me when I should arrive such that the food would be ready, but still hot. Still not sure why he said the String Beans included Sichuan peppercorns and minced pork (we spoke in Mandarin, so no way there was any miscommunication) though, when they clearly did not. read more

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. read more

Little Duck - Braised Pork - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

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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! read more

Little Duck - 鍋包肉 - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

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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. read more

Little Duck - Spicy Potato Sticks, Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce, Scrambled Egg with Chinese Chives - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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 read more

Little Duck - Xiao ji dun mo gu (Stewed Chick with Mushroom) - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Food is delicious. Restaurant is clean and quirky and cute. The service is friendly and fast. Portions are large so it's great for sharing. They have a bunch of small tables so big groups may have a bit of a wait. Parking lot available. Street parking is accessible too. read more

Come here if you want authentic delicious food! Located next to a dry cleaners. There is a small parking lot on the side. Small space inside but very clean and cute. They did have an old school high chair we used as well! Service was quick, water carafe left on table and replaced when we finished. Menu is on QR code and has some photos, but no descriptions. Everything we ordered was delicious. We got the seasoned potato sticks, home style tofu, dong po meat, hot and sour soup and fried rice with bok choy and meat. A few things we wanted to try they were out of. Portion sizes are generous and perfect for sharing. Flavors were on point, didn't find anything that was too bland or too salty. Definitely on the list for return visits! read more

Little Duck - Home-Style Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great view, a lots of windows to see out and it's just cool little beautiful place. Great customer service, people, food and beer! I feel like this a cool spot to hang out, and have some great entrees or just a cold beer. read more

Little Duck - Chinese traditonal hot and sour soup with bamboo shoot and egg - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was our last meal of our trip to Seattle and found Little Duck close by. What a great find! I loved the cute, kitschy vibe that was perfect for a neighborhood restaurant. Anyone visiting Seattle should venture up to UDistrict for Little Duck, particularly if you don't have easy access to Dongbei food. Started with a cucumber & jellyfish salad. It had nice sour notes & the addition of peanuts gave a nice texture contrast. The eggplant with green pepper & potato is a Dongbei staple and they did a nice job: the amount of black vinegar was perfect in the sauce. (Gave the sauce flavor, but didn't overwhelm). The twice cooked pork was perfect: crispy, toothsome, and with a hint of sweetness. It was a great balance to the other dishes that were in the sour/savory side. read more

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been wanting to try little duck for SO long and it didn't disappoint. i rlly loved the eggplant it was super flavorful and soft (a bit oily tho). the chicken was super crispy but i wish was a bit more flavor. overall very cute vibes and definitely want to come back and try other dishes. they were super nice and welcoming as well! read more

Little Duck - Hot & Spicy Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Little Duck is a restaurant with north-eastern Chines cuisine. many dishes originated from Shandong cuisine and Manchu cuisine, it is also heavily influenced by the cuisines of Russia, Beijing, Mongolia, and North Korea. It partially relies on preserved foods and large portions due to the region's harsh winters and relatively short growing seasons. many dishes originated from Shandong cuisine and Manchu cuisine, it is also heavily influenced by the cuisines of Russia, Beijing, Mongolia, and North Korea. It partially relies on preserved foods and large portions due to the region's harsh winters and relatively short growing seasons. My personal like are spicy chicken bones, pork intestines, and chicken mushrooms. You could try all different things together. read more

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Delicious, authentic, pleasant dining experience! We'll definitely be back! Thanks! read more

Just moved to Seattle and found this place walking around. Incredible food and love how your space is respected. I ate the entire bowl of mushrooms with black vinegar. I'm craving it today and could eat that daily. Will be back! read more

This tiny place has amazing food. We've done both dine-in and takeout and the food never disappoints. The fried rice and Kung Pao chicken are no frills and satisfying. read more

Homey and authentic Chinese food in this small hole-in-the-wall restaurant! Whether you grew up with Chinese food or are looking to try real Chinese food, I would highly recommend to come to this restaurant. The dishes we got focus on the salty and savory palates and if the dish calls for it, then it'd be a little sweet or a little sour. The flavor profiles of the dishes go so well with rice! Mapo tofu with pork - 5/5 Your perfect savory mapo tofu with just enough spice. You taste the umami from the doubanjiang and fermented black beans. The sauce is perfect with tofu on top of rice. Eggplant with garlic sauce - 5/5 These eggplants are your gold standard for this dish. Deep fried perfectly to get its tenderness, the eggplants melt in your mouth. The garlic sauce serves as a savory bridge between the eggplants and rice. Spicy potato sticks - 5/5 At first look, they look like french fries, but they are much more than that. These potato slices are mixed with a spicy cumin sauce for a nice savory bite. A great appetizer! Crispy fried pork - 5/5 Deep fried crunchy and chewy pork pieces with a savory sauce that has a hint of sweet and sour to it. This dish is exactly what sweet and sour from Panda Express is supposed to be! Kung pao chicken - 4/5 This dish has all the components to a real traditional kung pao. However, when we got it, it was more saucey/watery than usual? It threw the seasoning off a little so it wasn't perfect, but still a good kung pao chicken. Try out this place for traditional, comforting Chinese eats! read more

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The food here speaks to my very soul, as I was born and raised in northern China. Packed full of authentic flavors, this is a no frills hole-in-the-wall type restaurant that delivers incredible taste. The twice cooked pork, aka 锅包肉, is a must try. It is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, crispy and chewy. The sauce, meat, and batter are all just the right texture. This is almost identical to some of the best versions of this dish I've experienced in my hometown in China. You will be hooked after the first bite. For the remainder of our meal we ordered the eggplant with garlic sauce (鱼香茄子) and sauerkraut with pork belly stew (my Chinese is limited lol). Both also delicious, which we also devoured with gusto. The only minor downside is that the dine in space is limited to a handful of tables, but takeout is a great option here, and the orders were flying out of the kitchen nonstop. Chinese cuisine varies considerably by region, and it has always been such a struggle to find authentic northern Chinese style restaurants, which is why Little Duck is an absolute treasure. All the dishes on the menu are ones I grew up eating as a child, the ultimate comfort food. Will certainly be returning soon. Dreaming of my next meal here until then... read more

Little Duck - Such a splendid spread - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Took a while to get around to this review but ultimately it was worth the wait! We found this spot quite by accident as we were looking for some takeout after our little Susie had surgery. We happened upon this gem and now it's a spot we talk about often! We ended up with the double cooked pork and the spicy green beans. They were plenty big for 2.5 of us (little man is 3 and eats like a champ but not that much!) and we're both really good! The pork was nicely done with a really good sauce and the beans were Perfectly flavored. Neither of them were particularly pretty in a to go box, but I can imagine that the presentation value goes up dramatically when you're dying in. There are about a dozen things on the menu that looked awesome, but given her time constraints with her recently surgery little man, we just got a couple of things to go. The actual physical space of this location is really small, so while it may be good for a smaller group, it's definitely not the sort of place you're going to bring 20 people and have room to dine at.If the volume of people that were there when we came by is any indication of the popularity of this place, it's definitely a spot you need to show up too early or expect to wait a little bit. Things seem to move pretty quickly, and overall we felt like it would be worth the wait! Very excited to continue to try the spot when we're over in the Seattle area! read more

Cute little spot with some off street parking! We had the special salad, the stir fried udon with chicken and the potato sticks. They were all excellent with clear flavors and some spice, the special salad leading the way. Portions are quite large. You will have leftovers to take home. read more

Came here with a friend for Sunday lunch. We arrived at 12PM and half of the tables were empty. That was surprising given the limited space and the lunch hour timing. Moments after we sat down though, more people came in. However, there never seemed to be a line waiting to be seated. We ordered the double cooked pork slices 锅包肉, the stewed chicken with mushroom 小鸡炖蘑菇, and the mushroom with baby bok choy 香菇油菜. Food: My friend from Northeast China said the food here was very authentic. My favorite was the double cooked pork slices, sweet and sour to the perfect degree, with the perfect crispiness. The only "complaint" I have is all the chunks were huge, kind of hard to deal with using chopsticks. The stewed chicken with mushroom was delicious too! Loved the special kind of mushroom they use, and the tenderness of the chicken meat. The broth was a bit salty though. The mushroom with baby bok choy was meh. They added an unnecessary amount of starch, which made the bok choy taste weird and the broth white-ish. Not a fan. Service: The waiter was super nice and helpful. However, he was the only staff in the front with 8+ tables of customers, which made him inevitably inattentive. Decor: Super cute and homey, I love it! Price: Very reasonable given its quality and portion. read more

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The restaurant serves Chinese comfort food. All the dishes I had reminded me of what I missed from my parent's cooking. Although, these chefs probably cooked even better. I had a tomato and egg dish and pork with green beans. Both were tasty. The restaurant is a little small, not much seating area. And it DOES NOT have AC. So this summer, order take out from it. The most ventilation this place is the front door. The staff was nice enough. The menu is legible. There are also specials located on the blackboard on the wall. The price was decent. In the area, a lot of the Chinese places are over priced for lower quality, but this place is reasonable prices. read more

Little Duck - Green Beans and Pork - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The hot spicy chicken is crispy, peppery, and lightly numbing. The shrimp fried rice was good and the portion size huge. The crispy pork and kung pao chicken were good dishes, but the hot spicy chicken is definitely the one worth getting in the future. The staff is very nice and the interior décor is really friendly. A bit pricey for most college students but well worth at least one try read more

Little Duck - Crispy pork - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Got takeout from here and the food is pretty authentic. The green beans were crunchy and had a lot of flavor. The kung pao chicken was also pretty good and I liked the veggies than came with it. read more

Little Duck - Stir fried green beans - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I knew this place was gonna be authentic when the chef in the kitchen started to speak mandarin in a heavy northeastern accent. Twice Cooked Pork has always been divided into "team ketchup" and "team vinegar". To be honest, I couldn't care less because both are amazing. Little Duck is team ketchup. Again, I don't have a specific preference and I think they did a good job. Bok Choy was very fresh, and they use dried mushrooms for more intense flavors. Unlike many Chinese restaurants that dumps corn starch on veggies, the amount of corn starch was just right. Small restaurant. Cute decor. Food is on a pricier side, but this is a niche market, so I respect that. But I still think there's room for a price decrease, considering the portion size is also on the smaller end. On a side note, y'all white folks need to stop calling and asking for egg rolls. I overheard this during my dinner there and I'm not sure if I should laugh or be mad. If you want your general tso's chicken, you can call lucky garden/golden bowl/bamboo express or whatever your go-to Chinese takeout place instead. This is not what you are looking for. read more

Little Duck - Bok Choy w/ Mushroom - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here twice and both times the food was so delicious. I really love the pickle pork noodle soup, eggplant dishes, potato strings, and spicy intestine. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat in u district! read more

My friends and I ordered a variety of items on the menu for takeout, but my favorite was the hot and spicy chicken dish. All the items were very flavorful and and very authentic. I would revisit this place again! read more

Little Duck - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Little Duck occupies the small area by the Roosevelt dry cleaners formerly belonging to a Teriyaki joint. The space is somewhat small, and our party of 8 felt like it took up at least a quarter of the seating. I have to give Little Duck points for not Americanizing the crap out of their menu like so any Chinese restaurants do. We ordered a ton of dishes to see which ones stuck. Pros: Pork and Napa cabbage dumplings: Tender, juicy Eggplant in garlic sauce: Tangy, just a little crispy Double cooked pork slices: Something like sweet and sour, though a bit thickly breaded. Hot and spicy chicken: This was an awesome dish, the fried chicken equivalent of Schezuanese hot pot including the numbing spice, but it had way too may bones. Cons: Bok Choi: low on flavor Stewed Chick in Musrhoom sauce: Salty, too much broth, too few noodles. Meh: Tofu with green onions Moo shu chicken: didn't really resemble any moo shu I've ever had (no pancakes, no hoisin sauce). The other nondescript sweet and sour pork type dish. Overall it was just a little underwhelming and a little too expensive (~$25 per person when all was said and done). I'd eat here again, but it wouldn't be in my top few U district choices. read more

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Apparently price does not match the quantity and the quality of food. This is a very disappointed experience to take dine in there because what they served does not deserved the price they charged us. Do not come to eat read more

Tl;Dr the best Chinese food on the Ave In general Chinese food on the Ave is fairly mediocre. So when I heard this place opened I was cautiously optimistic. However once I walked in the door I got really excited. Whenever no English is being spoke, it's generally a good sign. That being said, there is a bit of a language barrier so either brush up on that Mandarin or get used to pointing a lot. The food here was incredible, if a bit expensive. Everything was served fresh and you could tell they used fresh ingredients. The mapo tofu was delicious with a kind of floral taste to it that you usually don't get at other places. The eggplant with garlic sauce was incredible as well. The eggplant has a slight crust on it and the garlic sauce really enhanced the flavors. The double cooked pork in my opinion was the least impressive of the dishes. It was really good, but for the price it wasn't quite what I would have hoped it would be. Overall was very impressed and I'll definitely be back. read more

Little Duck - Mapo tofu, eggplant with garlic sauce, and double cooked pork - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington