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Mark's Duck House in Falls Church is a four star Chinese restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features brunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I am still new to the magic of Asian restaurants in Virginia. What can I say...I love the District. That, and I have no car so I tend to stick to metro-accessible spots only. Fortunately, I had the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the magic of dim sum. If you go with the right crew, you can easily go from just sitting down at your table to having a whole spread of steaming hot yummy Chinese dishes to gorge yourself on…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, If you like REAL chinese food. This place is not it. The flavors are off and it is a bit pricey. IF you like dim sum, well, it is really pretty good compared to other options in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here once a week. Dimsum is decent, but its kinda hit or miss. If its cold or old, youre stuck. I order pork dumplings (baked) and half the time, the pork inside is cold, the bun itself is…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to dim sum around 2:30 on Sunday. We had to wait for about 20 minutes for a table, but got one near the kitchen. Yay! People who wanted dim sum in the rest of the restaurant were straight up…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Over all-- Dim sums...not good at all. We waited for about 20 minutes, which is fine. The service was horrendous. The ladies with the carts never came around, had to wait 10-15 minutes for more water,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Mark's Duck has gone DOWN in QUALITY but RISEN in PRICES - I am sad to report. My favorite cod fish hot pot is now about $20 - it was good but not "driving all the way from the district $20 good".…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took the family there today. This is pretty much the last of the Dim Sum restaurants we hadn't been to yet. We were told a 15 minute wait but ended up waiting almost 45 minutes (party of 5). But…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After being a long time Fortune customer, I was reluctantly dragged into Mark's today by my husband. I'm so glad that he nagged me into going. The food was better than Fortune's is now (Fortune was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had gone to Fortune a few weeks ago and was not impressed. The food was not always warm and the selection and service was mediocre. I guess coming from NYC and tasting Chinatown got us spoiled.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's NOT that good, actually, it's not good, period. It's not terrible, but their peking duck is bad, I can't think of a nicer word. Calling the restaurant duck house you better have some good duck.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family has been coming here since it was in the original location inside the Eden Center. Last time I went there was for dim sum, and it's reasonably priced and pretty good selection. I think…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I always get the same things and it usually tastes pretty similar, no matter which dim sum house I go to. But this place is clean. Hooray clean! My only complaint: I suspect that they…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't realize Mark's Duck House was a dim sum joint until after I ate there for lunch on a Saturday and logged onto Yelp to post my review. It also didn't help that my mom kept referring to it as…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dim sum again on 7/5/08. I always have to go to Mark's every 6-8 weeks to feed a craving. I love their pork noodle -- as well as their stuffed bean curd skin, stir fried chives, chow…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! Try the cod hot pot - filled with yummy goodness. I dare say even their egg drop corn soup is worth a try (even though it is more an American invention). Their roast meats are delicious…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Last night , I went to Mark 's Duck restaurent and found out very good food near by my house. Their food is very delicious
kudzu.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been at MDH patron since the early days of being crammed in a back corner of Eden Center. Back then, the slogan on the sign under "Mark's Duck House" said "Oriengal Restuarant". Not sure if…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Chinese Restaurant. Their Dim Sum is sooo good. I used to dine at the place a lot when I was in the area and since we moved to Manassas, I still go back there sometimes.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped in for dinner on a Friday night. Our server was very nice, and she was almost overly attentive. We got our food quickly and everything was decent. We ordered beef with chinese broccoli, ma po…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I guess I'll take back my comment about dissing Mark's for Oriental East. I like them both for different reasons and at different times. Mark's is great on weekends when I'm too lazy to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If dim sum is what ye seek, forget about Fortune and Lucky Three. Park your buns over at Mark's Duck House and you'll be in for a treat. I've tried just about every item here and have never had a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and 25 friends crashed Mark's Duck House on Saturday night and wow - I was really impressed! Now sure, Mark's has been known (among my friends) to not fully deliver on service or food quality, but…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great find! A fellow yelper and I stumbled on this place by accident, our attention originally attracted to the Pho restaurant next door. But ducks in a window = yelpers through the door,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was horrible. My wife and I went there and it was dirty, the wait staff was terrible. We sat there and waited for 45 min for 4 orders of Dim Sum to come out. The dim sum was terrible…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place Thanks to Yelp! After reading reviews about Dim Sum and Chinese rest. around the DC area I was a bit nervous what to expect from Mark's Duck House, but I was surprised by what they…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got stomach flu after eating at Mark's Duck House. I admit it was better than China Garden on a number of things but the food was still far from being quality not to mention greasy. The duck wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in the DC area for 2 years and I have not tried dim sum here. Two possible reasons... 1) I am from Boston and go to NY frequently. Boston dim sum kicks ass.... NY even that much more…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: duck out. Call me picky, but dimsum should follow some straightforward rules: 1. cheap
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here two or three times for dim sum, and it's always good. Better than China Garden, but sometimes not worth the drive out (and it's not really metro accessible either). It's a smaller…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a long-time dim sum veteran--disclaimer: I'm an ABC: American born Chinese, and have been going to dim almost every weekend since I was about 3 years old-- I can say that this place ranks among the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, I found a place where I will bring my Chinese family to eat when they visit me in DC. I took my mommy here last time when she visited and she APPROVED! Dim Sum -
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
overall, great dim sum quality, but not very sanitary...although not the cleanest place, first experience was very good for dim sum so we decided to go back....this time for full evening dinner The…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
** 3.5 stars ** Visiting Mark's Duck House was my first experience with eating Dim Sum. I went last Sunday to meet up with some fellow Yelper's for Brunch. I was the first to arrive, while I waited…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is like the Dim Sum version of the stock market. With a clanging of a metal lid here, the banging of a cart there, you get the idea that you've landed into a sea of mayhem. But wait, as the carts…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it should be a staple in your dining line up. Mark's Duck House is one of the best deals in the D.C. are. As far as duck goes, Mark's is no Peking Gourmet. At Peking Gourmet Inn (falls church) you…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Mark's Duck House for great authentic chinese food! While smaller than other nearby chinese restaurants (Fortune) I found the food to be bettter. It also reminds me of most of the chinese…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is rather dismal but the food has never disappointed. The location is not particularly convenient - especially now when the main ramp back to 7 corners is closed for construction. I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't dined at Mark's Duck for quite some time, however, my family used to go what appeared as bi-weekly a few years ago. Straight-up Chinese restaurant with requisite characters plastered on…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually stick to Vietnamese food in that snarl of strip malls and streets we call Seven Corners. (More like 157 corners. I'm glad I don't own a car.) A good friend of mine took me to Mark's after…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Used to be excellent, but now is tired...and hence over-rated. Long waits plus warm and slightly greasy food both mean I no longer like going here.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is so hard to find good, authentic Chinese food in the DC area and Mark's Duck House, in all of its strip mall glory, may be the best there is. The vermicelli noodle dish w. roast duck, soy sauce…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading so many wonderful reviews of this place's duck, I decided to go give it a try. I ordered a Catonese style roast duck to go. I went all the way and got a whole, figuring if it's any…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember this place ever since it was way back in the corner of Eden. It's been a while since I've tried the dim sum. I believe they have it on weekdays as well. The lunch specials are pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Mark's for dim sum on a Saturday afternoon. I went with a friend who speaks Cantonese, and could tell me what everything was, which was helpful. I agree that the atmosphere was lacking, but…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You don't come here for fine dining but for authenticity. We've been here for dimsum and dinner. We go away feeling satisfied if a little greased over. Maybe, it's because we end up overeating, I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I arrived at Mark's Duck House this morning to enjoy a fabulous dim sum meal..yes being an American I love the stuff and could not wait to eat here. It was my first time here and most certainly my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
STAY AWAY!! Went here for dim sum and they gave us rocks in our oysters! They almost looked like oysters. Good thing we didn't mistakenly bite into them otherwise I'd have chipped a tooth and they'd…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Doesn't even deserve a star... I have never in my life been treated in such a foul manner then at this restaurant. According to proper etiquette I got a number for my table of 8 people. However, it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly Chinese food is one of the cuisines that the DC area has a lot of, but not many quality restaurants. I feel the same way about the pizza here. I mean, this is a world class city! Shouldn't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I come here for dimsum on a Sunday afternoon it is PACKED. And there's a reason for that. Probably one of the better dimsum places Ive been to around here and theyre fast and have great…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After dropping a pair of friends who were on their way to Iceland off at Dulles yesterday I enlisted my favorite Washingtonian in a little epicurean exploration. We tried ringing a friend for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great and I used to love this place until there were too many sanitary violations written up. I just can't eat the food without thinking of those violations now.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is like the Mecca of Dim Sum. This place has been around for such a long time and has made such a name for itself locally - it's kind of a legend. Weekends can be crowded and you can expect a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was packed like a can of sardines when I visited last Saturday afternoon. But luckily I got there before the horde of people arrived around 12:30pm. Like the sheep I can sometimes be I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who cares if we were there for dim sum: we ordered the peking duck anyway, and it was well worth it. Yes, it's a little more expensive than the usual deal you can get at some Chinese restaurants (I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Deep-fried peppered tofu squares were light and crispy, though next time I'll ask them to add more pepper. Stir-fried broccoli & string beans were firm, garlicky, a bit greasy. Mmmmm.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is hard to find decent dim sum in the DC area. Whatever you do, do not go to chinatown. Good god. The horror!
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Peking Duck I've had in the DC area. And the price made it fabulous. Location is a bit shady, but that just keeps the massive crowds away.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Mark's Duck House for Dim Sum with coworkers once every month or so. Some of the dishes are great. Some of them? You can taste the MSG. The place smells pretty bad, and if you sit anywhere…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very busy place, if more than 2, good luck on the wait for dimsum. i went with my wife and my good friend & wife. they are vietnamese. I left the ordering to him as he was talking in cantonese&…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm...wow. I was not even aware that Mark's Duck House serves dim sum. I've only eaten here for dinner and their Peking Duck is so good- it comes second only after Peking Gourmet Inn in my book. Of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't recommend "The Duck" for Dim Sum. But, it's ok for HK style Cantonese cuisine. The place does smell and the restrooms are nasty. I've only ordered to-go. I wouldn't bring my friends or…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely the best dim sum I've had in the area. They seem to have some extra dishes that I've never seen at other dim sum places. One of the waiters asked us if there was anything we…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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For the lack of decent Chinese restaurants in the Washington Metropolitan area, Mark's Duck House stands out as one of the better destinations, especially the weekend Dim Sum has been a popular choice for both...
menupages.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner with some friends on a Sunday. Though the duck is extremely tasty, I was a little disappointed by some of the other dishes, particularly the sweet and sour pork and orange…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Places for decent dim sum in or near the District are few and far between. Mark's Duck House is definitely a place I would recommend to friends who are visiting from out of town. The selection is…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fair prices, unassuming place, fantastic food. My first choice for Dim Sum in the DC area. Apparently roasted pork is a specialty of this place and only available on weekends. I didn't know it at…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always go here for the dim sum with friends when I'm visiting town. It is pretty darn good. They have a good selection and it the restaurant is always busy. I hear the food here is pretty good…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I so wanted to try dim sum. It looks so good when I've seen it pictured, described and on tv. Let's just say, it wasn't. It could simply be because we arrived about 15 minutes after the normal dim sum…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the better Cantonese cuisine I've had in the area, but this restaurant has it's share of problems. Mark's duck house feels dingy, and truth be told, coming from NYC, I expect that if the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so this is the one place i'm going to blab about before i leave today from work to do other things.. So, you're looking for fairly authentic chinese food, atta a nice, run down restaurant in the seven…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Eric, the resident epicure of VA, recommended this spot for dim sum. Although the ride from MD was hella long, it was so worth it. The dim sum is just slightly different from Oriental East.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a great Chinese place. Great roasted pork and fresh seafood. My favorite is their crispy salt & pepper triple seafood dish (shrimp, scallops, and squid) Their price went up some though, but…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! If you like Chinese style duck, you must come here. They have both the Cantonese style and the Beijing (Peking) style. Cantonese is the saucier one which is great to eat with rice. Beijing is the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best place around for dim sum (but be careful - dim sum can be oily in general). They include everything you can imagine, from shrimp dumplings, to sweet pork buns to soft tofu with sweet ginger…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food tastes good. The place is dirty though, and apparently the kitchen is just as bad because they have had numerous bad encounters with the Virginia Department of Health. See…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best dim sum, bbq, and Chinese dinner place I've found so far in Washington, DC. But if you dont' like oily food, no chinese place is for you. Update: so let me elaborate on why I like this place.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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At times, the restaurant can be crowded. It is best to go during the off hours. The dim sum here i...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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authentic chinese cuisine including peking duck...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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if you like chinese food mark's duck house is for you. mark's extensive menu with over four hundred items ensures that you will find many things to satisfy you. especially noteworthy is the peking duck...
wcities.com - user review
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whether you are in the mood for hong kong-style congee for breakfast, dim sum served cantonese-style via carts for lunch or a hearty chinese dinner, markis duck house is a popular neighborhood spot. other good...
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