

Dim sum selections & more Chinese standards served in a large dining room open late.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 6286 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044
Phone: (703) 237-1388
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Hong-Kong-Pearl-Seafood-Restaurant-261076060610322/
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Reviews
Pleasantly Surprised and Truly Satisfied!
We visited Hong Kong Pearl Seafood Restaurant from Upstate NY and Pennsylvania to meet up with family who dines here often — and we were pleasantly surprised! The food was authentic Cantonese style and absolutely delicious.
Because they knew my brother, the staff was genuinely happy to see him and it showed — every dish came out fresh, hot and perfectly cooked. You could taste the care in every bite. We’re part Cantonese (from Chinatown, NYC), so we understand what to expect from true Cantonese server energy, lol and this place definitely lived up to it. It was like old school Chinese/dim sum places in NY. Definitely made me feel at home.
There were 15 of us, and we ordered a generous amount — dim sum, soups, and a wide variety of dishes. Everything came out flawless and we even had plenty to take home. The total came to just over $400 (plus tax and tip) and we made sure to leave a respectable gratuity because great service deserves it.
Overall, a wonderful family dining experience — flavorful food, warm atmosphere and service that made us feel welcomed and appreciated. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Virginia!
Chive dumplings – ok, but undercooked (I’m used to a crisp side where it is cook in the pan and it was just barely cooked enough in the inside.
Shrimp dumplings – the actual dumpling was too thick and gummy, very little flavor in the inside shrimp part.
Roast pork – the pork was undercooked and the fat had barely rendered. The top was crispy, but only because they used a torch on it quickly or broiled it, it wasn’t that nice, crispy, smooth roast pork skin that you get when it is cooked correctly.
Salt n pepper shrimp – had a thick coat of breading on them (almost like tempura) and had absolutely NO flavor of salt or pepper or much of anything else.
Soup dumplings – I don’t know how they tasted because I could look at the dumpling and tell that it was gummy, looked almost gritty, way too thick and just unappetizing in general.
Shrimp roll – same, really thick and gummy with hardly any flavor.
Sticky rice – ok flavor but extremely overcooked.
I am so sad, I brought someone who had never had dim sum and I was hyping it up so much… this was a huge letdown. I will unfortunately have to search for a new dim sum restaurant.
What really rubbed us the wrong way was the end the bill clearly said the tip was “suggested,” but the staff went out of their way to point at the tip amount and basically told us to pay it. That’s not how tipping works, the customer should decide based on food and service.
Between the mediocre service, overpriced dishes, and heavy-handed flavors, this place was not worth it. We left feeling unsatisfied and awkward. For me, it’s closer to a 2-star experience, maybe 3 at best if you’re being generous.
Ordering dim sum can sometimes feel overwhelming… especially when you’re feeding a group or dealing with the busy rush of carts weaving through the restaurant, but the staff here made everything easy. Everyone was calm, friendly, and helpful. The servers were great at making sure we got what we wanted, and when we passed on certain dishes, they were completely understanding.
The food itself was excellent. The quality stood out, and even the chicken feet: always a hit-or-miss item…but here it was a hit here. Not gamey, not overly herby, just really well prepared.
After things slowed down, a server came by to check our tea kettle and refilled it without us even asking. They didn’t rush us or push for anything “to go,” which we really appreciated. It made the experience feel relaxed and thoughtful.
I’d definitely come back again.
The service and environment were equally disappointing. While I was dining, two employees were shouting at each other, objects were thrown, and one employee stormed out. As she left, she continued arguing loudly with multiple staff members, creating a very uncomfortable atmosphere for guests.
I also witnessed a couple arrive with a baby and request a corner table so they could place the baby carrier out of the way. Despite having many open tables, the staff argued about the request. One employee suggested accommodating them, but the hostess refused and seated the couple directly next to another occupied table.
Overall, the food quality, service, and professionalism were awful, and I would not recommend dining here.
Food is very very bland or way too salty.
Went here for dim sum and got the Crab Balls, Beef Chow Fun, Roast Duck, Shumai, and Steamed Spareribs. Chow fun was bland and tasted like nothing, Roast duck was almost all fat only and cold, and way too salty. The crab balls were under fried and also somehow very bland. Shumai was good and the spareribs were all right, but don’t come here looking for the diamonds in a pile of poop.
Service is also slow like you’re being ignored even after you call out or try to wave someone down. Servers were curt. The tea cup I got had black residue on it, and the tea pot was poorly washed, also have dried black residue. When they gave water, my glass has a very visible dry lipstick stain.