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    Silver Fountain

    3.0 (431 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Boris W.

    I'm going to be brutally honest. Their dim sum is average at best. Their chicken feet, shrimp dumpling, shu mai, and tripes all felt mehhh. They're filling and inexpensive though. Their beef chow foon was good. If the dish was slightly drier, the noodles would've been even better. Finally, their spare ribs on top of rolled rice noodles were amazing. This dish is $15 and you get so much food! I will go back only for this dish!

    Isabel A.

    Worth the lunch deal! It includes the entree, soup, and mini cookie dessert. I've lived in the area for years and never stopped by. Came by here on a whim and the lunch was very filling and super nice staff. Lunch was not busy but I know this place gets crowded on weekends and nights. I wish the dish had a little more spice but I've only tried one entree so no comparison yet. I would visit again!

    11.11.23
    Carroll N.

    11.11.23 I met up with a friend at 11:30 for dim sum. When we came there were a lot of vacant tables, but 30 minutes to an hour later it was packed so I am glad we came early. It's your traditional set up where they push carts around and punch a card based on the price of the item. Their selection didn't seem as extensive as other restaurants. It seemed like they were pushing out the same items. Also a few of the items such as the Fried Shrimp Taro Cake wasn't as good as other places I've had it at. Service was terrible! IMO, they are understaffed and could use a few additional staff. We had to flag down someone twice to request something. One was to request utensils and the second time was to place a carryout order. It took a while before the carryout order was ready so my friend had to check on the status and was told there was a delay as they ran out of the egg tart and were making it. My friend said it would have been courteous if they let us know. Also, I asked for the almond jelly to go and it is not what I was expecting. They did not put any cocktail fruit on it so I figured it was tofu. My friend ended up taking it home and confirmed it was almond jelly. She said it was good, but would have been better with cocktail fruit. I could have used a refill on my water, but given how hard it was to find anyone, I didn't bother. It wasn't the best dim sum I've ever had and the service was unsatisfactory, therefore, I am unlikely to return.

    Jane J.

    Oh silver fountain. It's not a trip home to the DMV without silver fountain. Will they yell at you and seem annoyed you're in the restaurant? Yah. Will the food be reliably decent? Yah. It's all part of the experience.

    View of the interior sitting area
    John H.

    I haven't been to Silver Fountain in years, but the quality of the food and service is just as great as I remember! The restaurant is spacious, but from what I remember they get extremely busy during the weekend. I came for dim sum on a Wednesday which ends at 3pm on weekdays. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they offer their whole dim sum menu even on weekdays ()! They don't do the dim sum cart during the weekday (you order off a menu), but everything still came out hot, fresh and in a timely fashion. If you check them out, I highly recommend the sticky rice with duck or the bake pork buns!

    The best dim sum , so worth the trip!
    Julian G.

    Best dim sum in the area, definitely worth the trip. Great variety, high quality food, friendly staff.

    Steamed shrimps and peas dumplings
    Ivy L.

    Make sure they're on your top list to visit for dimsum restaurant if you're craving for dimsum! They have wonderful selection of good dimsum, like steamed shrimp dumplings (hargaw), steamed meat dumplings (siumai), BBQ pork bun, steamed shrimps and chives dumplings, steamed spare ribs with black beans sauce, steamed rice noodle rolls with shrimps, steamed chicken feet, deep fried taro with meat fillings, sticky rice with meat filings wrapped in lotus leaves, preserved egg porridge, deep fried squids, fried turnip cake. They also have hot carts filled with hot dimsum that wandering around the restaurant offering what they have inside cart. It's interesting while you picked on the food, everything looks delicious in there! The service was good, especially if you speak Cantonese or Chinese but if you don't some of the servers speak very well English. We always visit for dimsum, but they're ala carte lunch menu looks good and promising too, maybe we'll stop by for lunch or dinner sometime, but in the meantime, their dimsum always attractive for us!

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    Yin Y.

    Typical American Cantonese food though not the best. Service was in a great order as it was for an event function. Space is a bit limited if you have large groups like 100.

    Dim sum menu during COVID
    Ben Y.

    This is the Chinese white broccoli dish I wrote about previously. It has Chinese sausage and another kind of preserved pork in it. I like the wood ear and the celery flavor.

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    Pork and cabbage soup for 2. Hot and tasty. Fast, friendly service. Been coming here since the 1980s.

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    The food was fresh and very tasty. I did the Dim Sum. The service was great and friendly ambiance.

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    An old reliable favorite full of family memories. Food is always delicious and service prompt.

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    We stopped in for lunch. Wanted DimSum- but choices were so limited. Slow service and food tasted so bland.

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    Ask the Community - Silver Fountain

    Are there private dining rooms available to reserve for larger parties (6-10ppl)?

    No, they have a single dining area and it is open

    Do you deliver? What is the cost of delivery?

    They had no delivery,even so I wouldn,t even try it. It tease so bad.

    What days/hours is their lunch buffet, is it all you can eat, and whats the price?

    At the moment there is no dining-in available at this restaurant. Therefore the lunch buffet is temporarily closed.

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    Gourmet Inspirations - Bean sheet rolls, lo mai gai (sticky rice), beef tripe and shrimp noodles at opening day at Gourmet Inspirations.

    Gourmet Inspirations

    4.0(492 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Still accepts cash and credit card. Plenty of parking in front of the restaurant and street parking…read morenearby. As of January 1, 2025, this restaurant will close permanently. This is primarily due to the owner / chef retiring. This restaurant is a wonderful place for dim sum on weekends. However, they do serve dim sum (without the carts) everyday so if you want your dim sum fix on during the weekday, this place is the way to go. Their shrimp and pork dumplings are delicious. Their shrimp crepe, chicken feet, fried taro dumpling, rice wrapped w/ leaves are also really good. Be sure to ask for hot oil on the side so you can spice out your dishes if you want. It's sad to see this restaurant go. They are really a wonderful local business that has been around for over 10 years. The staff here are always friendly and their dishes never disappoint. If you are in the area before they close on 1/1/25, be sure to support your local Gourmet Inspiration. Great family owned restaurant that never disappoints. Come hungry and leave satisfied with their yummy cuisine.

    We went there for dim sum, and was pleasantly surprised that you could also order Vietnamese food…read morewhile you were dining there. We ordered the Peking duck a half portions. I would say that it was a little gamy. I would suggest ordering something else, the beef chow food with Chinese broccoli was excellent. The meat was good quality the Chinese broccoli was perfectly prepared. The wonton soup was good. from the dim son we ordered sticky rice with chicken in a lotus leaf. It was good once you added soy sauce and a little hot sauce or spices. there were other items that came out for dim sun I would've liked to try but they came much later in our meal and we were done. We also ordered Vietnamese eggrolls that were flavorful and the string beans with tofu. The prices are very reasonable the staff were very nice. The place became crowded by the time we left And I have to say it was clean that is a big plus.

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    Far East Restaurant

    Far East Restaurant

    3.5(638 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Stopped by Far East Restaurant for dim sum recently and was so happy to see dine-in seating fully…read moreback again after COVID -- it really brings back the classic dim sum experience. We arrived right when they opened around 11 AM on a weekend and were seated immediately since it wasn't too busy yet. One thing to note is that the entire party needs to be present before being seated, which they enforce, but it helps keep things moving smoothly once you're inside. The service felt traditional and efficient, with attentive push carts circulating constantly, making it easy to see what's fresh and grab dishes as they come by. The staff were also accommodating with a baby seat, which made the visit comfortable for families. The steamed cart is always my favorite, and Far East does it well. Standouts for me were the shrimp rice crepe (silky and delicate), shrimp dumplings (har gow) with plump, juicy filling, and the steamed ribs, which were tender and flavorful. The chicken feet and tripe were also well prepared -- classic dim sum staples done right. I also loved the sticky rice, which was fragrant and satisfying, along with two must-order bakery items: the pineapple buns and egg tarts. Both were fresh and comforting, with the egg tarts having that perfect balance of flaky crust and smooth custard. Overall, Far East delivers a solid, traditional dim sum experience -- lively carts, reliable favorites, and a welcoming environment for groups and families. Great spot to gather, share dishes, and enjoy a relaxed weekend dim sum meal. Definitely glad to have seating back again.

    We had a lot of fun at dim sum brunch at Far East Restaurant. The service was very fast. The…read moreservers with the carts come around with various offerings, and you basically just say yes or no to each thing they try to put on the table. Most of the food was excellent. We especially enjoyed some steamed shrimp dumplings, noodle dishes and fried rice. I loved the stuffed eggplant. The restaurant got very busy around noon, but the fast and attentive service stayed consistent. We felt like we got a good price for a vast amount of dishes. We were happy with the experience.

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    Han Palace - Dim sum time

    Han Palace

    3.9(345 reviews)
    10.6 miWoodley Park
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    Han Palace is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in DC, and there are two main reasons why:…read morethe portions and the drinks. First, the food portions here are astronomical. I ordered the Singapore noodles, which were packed with flavor and loaded with beef, chicken, and shrimp. The portion was so big that it honestly could be split between two people. I barely put a dent in it while I was there and ended up taking most of it home and eating off it for a while afterward. But the real showstopper is the bottomless drinks. For $18, you get bottomless Mai Tais, lemon drops, and mimosas, and the best part is they do it all day, not just during brunch hours. You can pull up at 7 p.m., get dinner, and still do bottomless drinks, which is something you don't see very often. Between the massive portions, the flavor, and the all-day bottomless option, Han Palace is an easy five out of five for me. If you're in DC and haven't been here yet, this is a must-go spot.

    Han Palace Woodley Park is a convenient location for the surrounding area since most traditional…read moreChinese restaurants are near downtown DC or elsewhere. This is a much needed addition to the Connecticut Ave corridor which lacks authentic Chinese restaurants and especially Dim Sum (brunch small plates). I hope that there are more choices like this in the near future for this surrounding area which lacks good traditional Chinese restaurants. The parking can be daunting since it still is in DC, might have a bit of a walk but that is everywhere in DC. The food was fast and had some unique choices that are not on a standard menu.

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    Han Palace - Inside

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    Dumpling District

    3.5(19 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    There are apparently multiple businesses sharing the same space. One is kung fu tea, one is pho…read moredistrict and apparently there is district dumpling. We ordered brisket pho, pork and soup dumplings, and pork pot stickers (dim sum). Food came out piping hot, as it was cooked. Pho was decent. Meat a little dry but not chewy. Too many onions not enough meat though. Pan fried pork dumplings were excellent. Almost like a soup dumpling, with how juicy they are inside. However the pork has grisly bits that couldn't be chewed so that's a star off despite the taste. The soup dumplings had sufficient juice. Not overflowing like, but good enough (saw some complaints about that). The pork soup dumplings had an unusual somewhat sweet broth that wasn't my favorite. Bubble tea we got half sweet, but kids would have preferred full sweet (half sweet wasn't sweet enough they said). Overall would come back for the chicken soup dumplings and pan fried dumplings.

    Rainbow soup dumplings Ok, these were a great choice to try…read moreout the menu for the first time. Even with delivery, these maintained their dumpling skin integrity and didn't leak in transit. I'd argue that the skin is a little thick, but I was really impressed by the filling flavors. Because it was delivered, it was not as hot as it probably would be in store - the soup broth was still brothy but a little more thick than it would be if they were hotter. - Shrimp and zucchini - very delicate, light flavor. - Black truffle - oh yum! Really flavorful, rich, and delicious. - Pork and crab meat - woot! This is so tasty! This feels like the traditional soup dumpling. Excellent. - Chicken - if you love a good chicken soup, this is for you. It's got a tiny kick of spice at the end as well. - Pork - I was not enamored of this one. It was...fine...but didn't have the depth of flavors of the others I tried. - Mala - I didn't really taste the mouth-numbing, tingly spice these were supposed to bring, which didn't stop them from being good. I'd probably order the black truffle and the crab and pork again. These definitely hit the spot for a dumpling craving.

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    Rainbow Soup Dumplings

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    Chicken pan fried bun

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    Hong Kong Pearl Seafood Restaurant - Chicken Feet or Phoenix Claw. You can call it by either name. Chicken feet is more common.

    Hong Kong Pearl Seafood Restaurant

    3.3(1.1k reviews)
    14.7 mi
    $$

    If you want dim sum in Fairfax at night which is not usual in LA, this is the spot!…read more I was craving sticky rice so came for dinner while in town! --sticky rice: wasnt rhe best but hit the spot --pea sprouts: a little oily tasting --pineapple buns: yummy, took these to-go and enjoyed them the next day

    A Chinese review: some of the worst dim sum I've ever had and the staff is racist…read more A friend and i went for a late lunch today. My friend is craving dim sum after being in the country, visiting from Hong Kong for 3 weeks. My friend is quite tan, his mom is Filipino, but he grew up in HK and speaks mostly canto and Tagalog. We tried speaking Cantonese to the staff who are speaking it to each other, so they clearly can. My friend has perfect Cantonese. Mine is ok but I am also very clearly Chinese. They replied in broken English instead. One waitress looked at my friend and handed us forks. So clearly, some racism/colorism in the staff. Context: lots of Filipinos in HK are maids and generally looked down on, so not surprised this happened here. The food was mushy and gross. The shrimp in the cheung fan was grayish. It felt like they had this ready early in the morning and reheated it for later. Siu mai was falling apart. Cha siu bao was good but how do you mess that one up? I've gotten take out from this place before in the past and I always forget why I try to not come here, they forget something every time. At this point I'm sure they're doing it on purpose, like little thieves. Anyway, this place has the advantage of being close, with so little dim sum options in the area, unless you want to make the trip to Tysons or Vienna. Or Maryland. One staff member was laying down on a bunch of chairs nearby loudly watching something on her phone. Any other day, I wouldn't complain about that, everyone deserves a break. But given the food quality and the clear racism in the staff, they should be called out for everything. As with any Asian restaurant, feel free to treat me like trash if the food is good. But this place fails in both places.

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    Hong Kong Pearl Seafood Restaurant - A temple to bring good luck to the restaurant.

    A temple to bring good luck to the restaurant.

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    Beef Rice Crepes

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