Ordered a few basic dishes, just not that good. Crispy pork? If you like fat wrapped with thick layer of dough and chewy. Salty, greasy, MSG flavor is not really authentic. read more

EXTREMELY AUTHENTIC CHINESE FOOD! Come here if u want good Chinese dishes, I especially recommend the mapo tofu and the twice cooked pork! The interior is a bit small and service is ok, but food is awesome! read more

Did not sit inside but the inside was cute and aesthetic, if not small. The to go service was quick, the food was ready in under 30 minutes. The mushu pork was delicious and would get again. However, the popular hot and spicy chicken was very good but dry with no sauce. Rice is an extra charge on top of the already pricey food. Overall, I enjoyed and recommend a visit if in the nearby area. read more

Small Chinese restaurant on Roosevelt Way near UW. The restaurant serves northeast Chinese cuisine, which I am not too familiar with. It was busy for Sunday lunch as most of the seats were taken. The menu is small for a Chinese restaurant. We ordered a bunch of stuff of the menu. They had "twice-cooked pork" which is a famous (but not northeastern) Chinese dish. We ordered it and it turned out to be fried pork pieces in a sweet orange sauce... not at all what I was expecting. Not impressed with that dish. The hot and spicy chicken was the pretty good though. It was fresh, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and has a good amount of spice without being too spicy. The braised fish had decent flavor, but also a good amount of spines. We also ordered the caramel-covered sweet potatoes, and I liked it because of the sweetness. The corn and pine nuts were okay but nothing special, and the wood ear fungi appetizer was decent. The bill came to $25 including tip per person, which was a little more expensive than I thought it'd be. read more

Little Duck - various dishes - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

While the foods delivered fresh and still warm, I feel the togo portion is too little for the price paid. The shredded potatoes is over mushy and lack of the slight crunchy taste the dish should have. The NE style pork rib stew taste well, a little too greasy but acceptable. Chowbus delivers their orders. read more

Little Duck - Shredded potatoes with peppers - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Good food! A little greasy but flavorful and timely! Overall good Chinese food! Would go again! Seems good for takeout!

Interior and food combined really reminded me of *home*(China)! If you are craving Chinese food (especially Northeastern), this is a good place to stop by. I want to start off with their dessert "Rice Ball With Osmanthus And Sweet Fermented", 酒酿桂花小圆子, because it reminded me of China the most. Osmanthus flowers make it smell really good. You should smell it before putting it in your mouth to truly enjoy the flavor! For appetizer, if you aren't hesitant about eating jelly fish (they are yummy so you should give it a try), I recommend "Jelly Fish and Cucumber In Vinegar", 黄瓜拌蛰皮! For main, I personally just don't like "Double Cooked Pork Slices" 锅包肉 dish in general, but if you like pork cooked that way, this place cooked it really well. Just a personal dish preference. Another main "Northeast Hodgepodge Simmers", 东北大乱炖, is 9/10 and would be 10/10 if you have it in winter. Perhaps would've preferred other dishes in summer? read more

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Northeastern style Chinese food that is good! This is the best Chinese restaurant outside of the International District/Chinatown for sure. We got the double cooked pork, which we liked. The eggplant dish was our favorite. We also got steamed dumplings which were pretty good. The last dish we got was a chicken stew, which I liked the least. The place is tiny and fills up fast. When I went it was full of Asian people and mostly students from China. Some of the waitresses barely speak English and will stare at you blankly and walk away when you ask for something but the owner does and she is really nice. read more

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Came in for a weekday dinner and helped ourselves to a table. It is a pretty small space in a random location, but the decor is really cute! They only had 1 server who was very busy answering the phone and taking online orders, so it took a little bit for him to come over. After looking over the menu, we ordered the twice cooked pork, the eggplant with garlic sauce, rice, and steamed buns. The twice cooked pork was really good! It was a large portion and was essentially like sweet and sour pork but in slices in stead of chunks... if that makes sense. The eggplant was also delicious and tasted slightly fried, which we loved. The steamed buns were dry, so I don't recommend ordering those. The food and ambiance of the place was great! Service was not good, but not because of the server who was very apologetic, but because they were definitely biting off more than they could chew with the orders. We waited about 40 minutes before any of our food came out. I would probably still come back, but maybe order ahead or something. read more

Only been here twice. The interior of the place is pretty simple and minimalistic--several tables. The location is great, 8min walk from uw red square, across the street from all the residence halls. The free parking spots available next to the restaurants are definitely a plus. First time I came with my friends and we ordered the Cumin Chicken and Shredded Potato with Jalapeno. The Cumin Chicken was pretty crispy, but the ratio of batter to the actual chicken is off. Too much flour while less chicken for a whole plate of basically chicken tempura (fried in batter). Plus, there is barely anything cumin taste in the chicken and no dipping sauce on the side. I had to ask for some ketchup because I am pretty sure they won't have sweet and sour. For a dish that costs 14 bucks, I would say it is not really worth it. My friend and I did not even bother to finish it, because it got kinda boring after a few bits. On the other hand, the Shredded Potato with Jalapeno is pretty authentic and good. Don't worry about it being spicy because of the Jalapeno, it is not spicy at all. Second time I came alone and ordered a bowl of rice with the highly praised Eggplant with Garlic Sauce--also known as one of my all time favorite Chinese dishes. Honestly, this eggplant dish is bathed in the sweet garlic sauce and flavorful, but it gets too greasy to my taste after a few bites. You need to eat it with rice. When I first took a bite of the eggplant, it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, but the eggplant kinda stuck to my teeth :/ I am not sure if I am used to this kinda cooking style, but if you are all about da grease and fry, by all means, give it a try. tldr: Overall, i would give this restaurant a meh. Cumin Chicken - 3/5 Shredded Potato with Jalapeno - 5/5 Eggplant with Garlic Sauce - 2/5 read more

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Happened to find this tiny restaurant off UW campus with excellent dumplings and meat bao. Wish they have more choices. Dumplings are made with only pork, I had the 15 pieces with boy chow perhaps cabbage for only $11.99 which is very reasonable, pork bun is $1.60 very freshly made. Than a dish of braised pork rib with potato and green bean for $14.95 with tasty sauces. Many chef's specials are posted on the green board that I really wanted to taste. Will go again to try those authentic dishes next trip soon. read more

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Realistically more of a 4.5 star but I'm rounding up because it's SO HARD to find good Northern Chinese food around here. I grew up on dongbei food so I feel like I can say with some authority that the dishes here are authentic and tasty. It's a small spot so go early or make a reservation (I believe they they only take reservations for groups of 6 or more). Looks like they do a lot of takeout/delivery too but I've only ever dined in. read more

Hidden gem! Super authentic north-eastern Chinese food. The restaurant was super busy especially with take out orders since the interior is rather small. The food is super flavorful and cooked well. The fried foods are super crispy even when coated in sauce. The double cooked pork is a must try especially for people who love sweet and sour pork. I also recommend the eggplant, potato and green peper and sauerkruat with boiled pork as those are north eastern staples and taste straight from the China. read more

Simple dining area in old gas station. Friendly staff with prompt service. I had crispy pork with a side of rice. Lunch companion had mixed vegetables which were tasty. No lunch specials so it cost about $14 with rice extra. Pretty full at 11:30 when it opened. read more

Little Duck - Crispy pork and rice. Partially consumed. - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Found this Chinese restaurant in UW area, small but clean..the name attracted me in..let's try it.. 1) the egg flower soup is really authentic, not like other Chinese American restaurant, less/no starch, really taste the tomato flavor, and the egg is cooked perfectly..MUST TRY... 2) Shenyang Style cold noodle(炒冷面）good presentation, sour soup, buckwheat noodle is tender, meat is soft and boiled egg..similar to Korean cold noodle dish..just little bit cucumber and some chopped kimchi.. Location wise is pretty good, at the end of the u district, parking is shared with a dry clean shop next door, but still having some spare parking on the side, about 4-5 spots. Very clean room and good service..space is little bit small, maybe can sit about 30-40 people max.. But overall, pretty good stuff, 东北菜还是杠杠的。 Worth a try if you live around here.. read more

Little Duck - Egg flower soup.. - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Mapo tofu was delicious!! I'd been craving it for a while, and it was just how i remembered (okay, a little less spicy than I like, but still great!) service was quick, and the location was cute read more

Little Duck - mapo tofu with a side of rice - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really wanted to like this place because it's an easy walking distance away from my apartment and because it replaced a great teriyaki joint I used to love, but alas. Admittedly I've only stopped in twice to get food to-go, so I can't speak for how different the experience is dining in. Both times, though, I've had to wait about 30-40 minutes for my order which seems a bit excessive for such a small restaurant. I easily could've walked to another place on The Ave and finished a meal in that amount of time. Like some of the other reviewers on here, I also felt that the food was too expensive. (Their recommended twice-cooked pork, for example, is about $16 and a side of steamed rice is an extra $1.75.) If the food were amazing, I would be a bit more forgiving of the price, but both the meals I got had meat that was way too tough. I'm sorry to say I won't be returning to this place. read more

Super yummy food. Not busy during lunch time. Everything made fresh. Food came out at all different times, so it was tough when we all ordered together. Didn't bring me my ride o ordered. But the food was really good. read more

There are two white strings found in Sauerkraut with Vermicelli, it felt so gross when we taste them in our mouths. If we were dine in, we would absolutely ask them to replace it. 酸菜炒粉里吃到两条白色绳子，卫生堪忧 read more

This is definitely a hole in the wall in U-District! I came in around dinner time on a weekday (this was before COVID), and it was super packed. But, I got seated about 10-15 minutes later. I wasn't too sure on what to order, and I looked through Yelp to find that their Hot & Spicy Chicken was popular. Please note that rice was a separate charge from the food itself. The chicken had a numbing spice, but it was super salty. I didn't really enjoy the chicken as much since it had A LOT of bones, and barely any meat. I also thought that it was pretty pricey, since I ordered just a bowl of bones. LOL. read more

Little Duck - Hot & Spicy Chicken (IG: @OUITSFOOD) - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super yummy kind of hole in the wall restaurant. Authentic Chinese food which was really good! Ordered the Double Cooked Pork and Udon Noodles with Shrimp to share for two and we had some leftovers. Super nice people too (we asked for some ice so we could travel with the leftovers for 3 hours). Would definitely go again! read more

Little Duck - Double Braised Pork and Fried Udon with Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is absolutely my favorite Chinese restaurant in Seattle! The restaurant is small but lovely and the environment is nice. It was so cute when I found small duck models everywhere. Can't stop myself going to the restaurant and I have to admit their dishes taste so good that reminds me the taste of my childhood. It is worth noting the double cooked pork, and tomato and egg stir fry. They were so good and I can't help myself ordering it every week. Can't believe how they served all the dishes looks as good as the advertisement. Little duck definitely worth a try! read more

Little Duck - Double cooked pork, tomato egg stir fry - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The best Chinese food in Seattle--perfection. I love the chill atmosphere and relaxed service. My favorite dish is of course the spicy chicken read more

Expensive for the quality of dishes. Cheap and tough cuts of meat were offered, and they were over salted.

I'm from Northeast China. The food is genuine northeastern style. But as to the taste and cooking technique, it's only acceptable at most.

This cozy restaurant is just a few blocks away from UW, and they serve home cooked Chinese comfort food. Dining here makes me feel like having a meal at a friend's house! The food overall is good! The place is small so I recommend getting there early. Also, definitely a good idea to come with a group of friends, so you can try more dishes. read more

Little Duck - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Hole in the restaurants are always your best bets and this is no different. Delicious authentic food. We were visiting from San Diego and happy we made this one of our stops. Will visit again next time we're in town. read more

DO NOT order from this place!!! Sooooooo gross! I have ordered twice. The first time I found some hair in the dish. The second time I found some plastic pieces in the dish. read more

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We walked in during prime dinner time on a Monday and only waited about five minutes for a seat for 2. Despite being packed, people seemed to move in and out quickly and a line never built up longer than a few tables. There's not anywhere inside to wait, so if you do end up waiting you'll need to be prepared to be outside. Some people walked in and placed to go orders. That being said, this place is worth any wait. The food was phenomenal. We had the pickled cabbage and pork dumplings, egg fried rice, braised pork belly & tofu skins, and dry fried green beans. They had dipping sauces for the dumplings (I usually go for straight black vinegar) but I actually preferred them plain. They were juicy and tangy and really delicious. The egg fried rice was the perfect pillow to soak up all the juices from the braised pork belly and tofu skin special and I love a good dry fried green bean - these did not disappoint. We will be back and we are bringing friends so that we can try even more things on the menu! read more

I'm always on the look out for good Chinese food especially in the University District. Little Duck serves Chinese food that reminds me of eating in a Chinese home. Food: We tried the tomato over egg, twice cooked pork, and braised pork ribs with potato. The tomato and egg had fresh tomato with juice from the tomato on the bottom. The eggs were cooked runny and not dried at all. Their twice cooked pork was very flavorful and a very unique dish from Northern China. Their braised pork ribs with potato and beans was actually my favorite dish. I thought the pork ribs were braised really well with a mix of Chinese seasoning. the potatoes added a good starch to the dish and the spices made it tasty. Service: The service is definitely better if you speak Chinese, but definitely do-able if you only speak English. The first time I came here, we ordered in English and the service was prompt and nice. Overall, I really like Little Duck and I think it makes a wonderful addition to the lack of quality Chinese food in the University District. read more

Came here with a group of friends and we absolutely LOVED the aesthetics of this place! On top of the beautiful decor, the flavors, the presentation of the dishes (very Instagram-y worthy) and service were also top notch. The chefs are definitely creative and gifted. Highly recommend their signature Hot and Spicy Chicken (spicy and little bit numbing) and the Stir Fry Beef Udon Noodle (this is one of their new dishes and is not written on the menu). This place also has a lot of vegetarian options for my vegetarian friends out there. Two of the friends I came with were vegetarian and they LOVED the Tofu with Green Onion and Shredded potatoes with Jalapeños! **While the portions were pretty big (I think its meant for family style) the restaurant is a bit small so make sure to call ahead and make a reservation for groups bigger than 4. read more

Little Duck - Beautiful decor New entrees are written on the board - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Surprisingly, this restaurant has Shanghai food as well! I have to say the shanghai dishes they serve, like braised pork belly with tofu skin, is 100% authentic. The chef is originally from shanghai, plus the other Northeastern chef has got more than 20 year cooking experience. Recommend to try: Pickled cabbage with pork Pork ribs with potato and beans Salted eggs with shrimp tofu Stewed chicken with mushroom Plum juice read more

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This was my second attempt. I couldn't find it first time. It's next to the cleaner and while I swore there was no sign - there is. A tiny illuminated sign about 10" inches square in the upper right under the eaves. I did look at the menu online and hoped they'd have a lunch special. Nope, the menu is it and the portions are relatively large. I had the mushrooms with zucchini and crispy pork. Both very well done. I'll be back with my wife. read more

Never been to Northern China so I cannot comment if this tastes like home or mom's cooking, but... Big fan of this place. The eggplant with potatoes is an amazing amalgamation of sweet and savory. The hot and spicy chicken had that tongue numbing sensation that you crave. This place is a hit. To all the people complaining about price, get over it. Not all Chinese food should be cheap. I am getting tired of seeing this argument when it comes to Chinese, Indian or Mexican food. read more

I love the variety in this dish, with moo shu pork mixed with soft cucumbers, stir fry green pepper, and onion. Tasted good because it was not too salty. The overall presentation in the store is beautiful and super cute! One minor thing they can improve on is not wrapping napkins with tape. It tore my napkin when I tried to unwrap it. Also, it's somewhat warm right now late afternoon (with few customers), but I can imagine it being very hot in this small room when it's packed with more at noon time. read more

Little Duck - Moo Shu Pork (egg, pork, wood mushroom, cucumber, green pepper, carrot, onion, soy base) - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super authentic Chinese food. Seriously, coming from California, this is the closest to authentic Chinese food I've had in Seattle. Highly recommend. read more

This is what I am looking for - real local food from northeastern China. Northeastern Chinese cuisine is a style of Chinese cuisine in Northeast China. It relies significantly on preserved foods and large portions due to the region's harsh winters and relatively short growing seasons. Perhaps the most important characteristic of Northeastern Chinese cuisine is its use of suan cai, a traditional pickled Chinese cabbage. Another distinct feature that distinguishes Northeastern cuisine from other Chinese cuisines is the serving of more raw vegetables and raw seafood in the coastal areas. Simmering, braising and sautéing are ubiquitous cooking techniques used in the Northeast, producing many of the region's signatures dishes. Guo bao rou (锅包肉), Fatty pork with Suan Cai (酸菜白肉), Hua Juan (Flower Twists 花卷), Sauteed Pork （溜肉段）, soft fried tenderlion(软炸里脊) and so on. read more

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This place doesn't disappoint. Their udon noodles are great. The cumin chicken is lightly crisp, seasoned well and puffed to perfection. The sesame vinegar spinach salad with peanut was excellent. The restaurant was clean and nicely remodeled. The service was very accommodating, kind and attentive. I will be back. read more

Little Duck - Vinegar spinach and cumin chicken - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This restaurant has a cute modern aesthetic and and is actually pretty affordable! It's a small place that dishes out sizeable portions! We tried the mapo tofu and also a dish with pork, green beans, and potatoes. Which shared is about $12 a person with plenty of leftovers. It could have definitely fed 3! Overall this is a solid new contender for authentic Chinese food, especially considering it is in U district. Although I would say that if you don't speak Mandarin your experience would be a little more awkward lol read more

Little Duck - Mapo tofu + pork green beans thing - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friend recommended this place to me, and we had dinner here. There were lots of cite little ducks there, on the black board which showed their specials and as decorations. We had the double cooked pork slices, which was a traditional cuisine in Northern China. The sliced pork was deep fried and cover with sweet and sour sauce, which was very appealing to me. We also had the four joy meatballs, which were huge and decorated with carrots and beans. The waitress recommended their desserts to us and we decided to try the tiramisu. It turned out to be great! Will definitely go back and try something else on their menu. read more

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