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My goto for mapa tofu and egg tomato, fav on the ave! So good even when u take out and the serving size will last u multiple. The double fried pork is necessary
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.
After recently moving back to Seattle, we decided to revisit this place since it had been about two years since our last visit. We stopped by during the summer when most students were gone, and even at lunchtime we were the only customers in the restaurant. The food was made fresh to order--we could hear the wok cooking in the kitchen--and everything arrived quickly. The owner was also very friendly and welcoming, which made for a pleasant dining experience. As for the food, the portions were solid and the dishes tasted freshly prepared, but most of what we ordered was noticeably salty. Aside from the sweet-and-sour eggplant dish, which had a more balanced flavor profile, the other dishes were heavily seasoned to the point of being overwhelming. While it was a decent meal overall, it wasn't the best Northeastern Chinese food we've had, and it's probably not a place we'll be rushing back to anytime soon.
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!
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.
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 $2. There is a dedicated parking lot with a few spots available. The waitstaff speak both English and Chinese. We ordered via the QR code at the table, but you can also order through the waitstaff as well. There is a gender neutral single-stall restroom in the back of the restaurant as well. There is few seating so come early to avoid the rush.
Was hoping for great Chinese food. Paid 20$ 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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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My goto for mapa tofu and egg tomato, fav on the ave! So good even when u take out and the serving size will last u multiple. The double fried pork is necessary 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
7 months ago
4 months ago
After recently moving back to Seattle, we decided to revisit this place since it had been about two years since our last visit. We stopped by during the summer when most students were gone, and even at lunchtime we were the only customers in the restaurant. The food was made fresh to order--we could hear the wok cooking in the kitchen--and everything arrived quickly. The owner was also very friendly and welcoming, which made for a pleasant dining experience. As for the food, the portions were solid and the dishes tasted freshly prepared, but most of what we ordered was noticeably salty. Aside from the sweet-and-sour eggplant dish, which had a more balanced flavor profile, the other dishes were heavily seasoned to the point of being overwhelming. While it was a decent meal overall, it wasn't the best Northeastern Chinese food we've had, and it's probably not a place we'll be rushing back to anytime soon. read more
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
7 months ago
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 $2. There is a dedicated parking lot with a few spots available. The waitstaff speak both English and Chinese. We ordered via the QR code at the table, but you can also order through the waitstaff as well. There is a gender neutral single-stall restroom in the back of the restaurant as well. There is few seating so come early to avoid the rush. read more
Was hoping for great Chinese food. Paid 20$ 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
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
1 year ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
3 years ago
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
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
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
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
3 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
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
3 years ago
5 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
8 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
8 years ago
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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4100 Roosevelt Way NE
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