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1. CoolGal Z.

Went for dim sum on father's day. There was a wait, but only 15 minutes. The good: Sooo many choices! The bad: Sooo many choices! And the servers swarm you the second you sit down. So harden yourself and be ruthless in choosing dishes. We liked the fried prawns, stir fried beef, stuffed crab claw, steamed buns, and shrimp dumplings the best. We were okay with the bun filled with red bean paste (should have had more filling), roast pork (should have had less fat and more meat), and singapore noodles (should have had more meat). We did not like the baby octopus because even though they had a good flavor, they were like trying to chew rubber erasers. Overall, it was fun sharing a bunch of small plates and trying some new foods. We will definitely be back.

2. Jennifer A.

Food was good, we liked everything we ordered . Dim sum is made to order. I recommend. Service was good and the waitstaff is attentive. Our waitress gave us recommendations, and our favorite is the pepper steak.

3. Victor H.

I suggested this to mom and dad for dinner as we were searching for something close to Arlington. I heard they have dim sum here and made a strong case to stop here which fortunately we did. I was hoping we would do a large order of dim sum and pig out on that. But mom and dad decided on ordering some other chinese entrees in addition to dim sum. Looking back on it, I'm glad they did. After discussion we went with the following: Siu Mai (steam pork) dim sum: 4/5 Tofu Skin Roll dim sum: 5/5 Curry Shrimp (or Walnut Shrimp, at least that's what it looked like?); 4/5 Black Bean Pepper Steak: 5/5 Chinese Garlic Spinach: 4/5 Steamed Flounder: 5/5 (The Best) All the dishes ranged from good to great with the tofu skin roll dim sum and pepper steak being some of the better ones. The siu mai was very good although I can't say it's the best. The curry shrimp was tasty with large pieces and the the pasty curry sauce. We thought it was the walnut shrimp but the server mentioned it was the curry sauce so I'll take their word for it. The spinach is fine and does the trick when you need veggies although I'd probably prefer something broccoli related. But mom and dad won out. Best dish was that steamed flounder served with the head and bones. Don't be discouraged by the head and bones, it is to this day the most tender and softest fish I've ever eaten. Steamed in a soy broth with ginger and scallions, the fish easily can be pulled apart with the right balance of salitness and sweetness. I strongly encourage people to order this. DO NOT BE GROSSED BY THE HEAD AND THE BONES; THIS ADDS FLAVOR AND TAKES THE TASTE TO ANOTHER LEVEL! It's a laid back dining area that has the look of a sweet sixteen dance in high school with the table cloths and pink chairs. The servers push carts of dim sum around making it easy to order and see what the items are or you can order traditional or americanized chinese dishes from the standard menu, if that's your thing. I will try to get friends to come and check this out. Mom and Dad were happy with the decision to come here. This won't be our last visit, I guarantee you that!

4. Alex S.

Have eaten dimsum here so many times- service is decent even when it's really busy. The place is huge but during lunchtime it always fills up with 30+ minute waits which shows how many people like this place. Did a take out and the food was very good. Would definitely recommend.

5. Annie S.

Still our favorite dim sum place in the DMV. Every time we try a new place, we have regrets about not just going here! We love everything here. They come around with the food and you pick what you want. Our favorites are the har gow, shumai, vegetable and meat dumplings (get both, normally I don't like veggie but these are extra good), fried shrimp ball, shrimp crepe, sesame ball, and more. We usually try 1-2 new things each time we come and are happy. Eggplant is good too. Groups- great seating for larger groups. You just may have to wait longer for a table at prime hours. Payment - you can pay with credit card. No amex. Reservations - I have only ever been here for dim sum in the morning, so I'm not sure if they take reservations at other times in the day but no reservations. You walk in and put your name down and stand there until they call your name. It is busy by 10:30am on the weekends. Parking - there is a large free parking lot, but if you go at busy hours you may not find a spot.

6. Caitlin N.

Came in after 8pm on a Tuesday night...our waitress was absolutely a GEM...we followed her recommendations for salt n pepper spare ribs (came out crispy with lots of lean pork, not fatty chunks), garlic sweet pea sprouts (wok flavor and cooked perfectly), yang chow fried rice( wok flavored and can taste the umami, either dried shrimp or fry scallops), sizzling black bean beef (so tender and delicious), tofu and veggies, salt n pepper fish fillets (crunchy and light), chicken with onion n ginger sauce... Everything was so yummy. Very generous portions. Our waitress even packed our food to go... Five big stars for the food and excellent customer service...thank you!

7. John L.

Although the restaurant is called Hong Kong Pearl Seafood, the Chinese characters on their sign translates to, "forever fortune seafood restaurant" in Cantonese. Huh? Why not Hong Kong Pearl? Because Wing Fat Trading Corp owns the restaurant. Wing Fat is Cantonese for "forever fortune." Calling the restaurant Forever Fortune (in English) probably didn't sound good. You'll have to ask the owner why Hong Kong Pearl was chosen. My wife and I came here for dim sum. Their prices ranged from $5.50 to $15.95 per dish. Tea was $1 per person. We tried 10 dishes. 1) 3 Cold Appetizers Platter A. Baby Octopus Baby octopus is a marketing name for several species of very small octopi. No babies are involved. This dish had many octopi marinated in a lightly flavored red sauce that was slightly peppery and a bit salty with a touch of sweetness for balance. If they could intensify the flavor, this dish would be tasty. The red color is most likely from food color. B. White Radish and Carrot Slaw It was slightly tangy and sweet with a light crispness in texture. The flavor was simple and lacked depth. C. Shredded Jellyfish It had a light peppery soy sauce flavor. No sesame oil flavor. It had a nice crunch. Decent, but I've had better. 2) Clams with garlic sauce It had a good number of well cooked small clams in their shell. There's always a few that don't open. The sauce had a light flavor of garlic and seasonings. This was a good dish in a typical way. 3) Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll There were 9 pieces of medium-sized shrimp in soft stretchy rice dough wraps. They sat in a slightly sweet soy sauce. The shrimp were lightly seasoned and tender. Overall, the taste and texture were very good. 4) Singapore Noodles It had rice vermicelli, shrimp, chicken, onions, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds. The vegetables were sparse, and the noodles were abundant and somewhat dry. It needed sesame oil. It was moderately spicy with a flavorful curry. The chicken and shrimp were tender and moist, but sparse also. With some changes, this would be an excellent dish. 5) Garlic Stir-fry Chinese Spinach The spinach had a strong greens flavor with a touch of bitterness. It was coated with an oil sauce that tasted like light soy sauce and msg. No garlic flavor. It was good, but not special. 6) Chicken Feet or Phoenix Claw They were huge in size. It had a mung bean sauce with lots of sesame oil. It was slightly sweet and peppery with a deep-fried flavor. The skin and tendons were very soft. This dish was made well. 7) Steamed Spareribs in black bean sauce It had a lot of bone. There was not much bean flavor, but there was a nice balance of seasonings. The meat was tender and savory. There were some small pieces of taro. A great tasting dish. More meat and less bone, please. 8) Sweet Soft Tofu It had a very soft tofu in a syrup with mild flavors of sugar, vanilla, and ginger. If they add a little more sugar, this dessert would be perfect. It was very good, nonetheless. 9) Pineapple Bun with egg custard filling. It was filled with slightly sweet egg custard. It was thick and creamy with flavors of egg yolk, milk, and butter. The bun was soft and slightly sweet with a crumbly topping that had a milky egg yolk flavor. The taste was excellent. FYI, there's no pineapple in these buns. The name refers to the pineapple shell like pattern on the topping. This place did a bad job on that. 10) Steamed Pork Bun The bun was soft and fluffy with a very mild sweetness. The shredded roasted pork filling had a sauce that was well-rounded in flavor. It was a beautiful blend of sweet, salty, and umami ingredients. I could taste onions, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and chicken stock. A perfect example of steamed pork bun made right. We arrived at 9:50 am on a Saturday and they were letting customers in. No carts were circulating until 10 am. We got a table even though we were waiting for our friend, Marivic (a Yelp Elite). It wasn't crowded until 11 am. They offered 3 types of tea: oolong, jasmine, and chrysanthemum. I got chrysanthemum. It had a gentle floral flavor with no bitterness. The service was responsive, helpful, and quick. The dining room and restrooms were clean, but dated. The ambiance was upscale and traditional. They are located in a small shopping center with free parking. Their food and variety are superior to most places in the DMV area for dim sum, so give them a visit if that's what you're looking for. I found some negative aspects in their food on this visit, so I had to lower my rating.

8. Joshua H.

Nothing too much to say here. Quintessential traditional dim sum experience. They have all the classics here, highly recommend the 流沙包 (liu sha bao, salted duck yolk bao.) Bring a large group and ideally a Chinese speaker or someone familiar with what they are ordering for a good time.