Our Story — Hong Kong Palace, Falls Church
Szechuan cuisine in Falls Church, Virginia, since 2010.
Fifteen Years in Falls Church
Hong Kong Palace opened in June 2010 at 6387 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church, Virginia. Owner Liu Chaosheng brought authentic Sichuan recipes from his family's four generations of cooking in Sichuan province, with one goal: serve genuine Szechuan and regional Chinese dishes to Northern Virginia. He brought them to Seven Corners intact.
Over 15 years later, Hong Kong Palace has been featured in 8+ major publications, including Washingtonian Magazine's Cheap Eats (2015, 2017), Tyler Cowen's prestigious Ethnic Dining Guide — where we were described as “probably the best Chinese place around” — and DCDining.com's #1 ranking for Falls Church. We serve 100+ handcrafted dishes, with Szechuan peppercorns hand-ground daily and fresh ingredients sourced for every meal.
From the delicate folds of our xiaolongbao to the lacquered skin of our Chengdu Tea Smoked Duck, our chefs bring decades of Szechuan training to every plate. Each dish reflects the ma la (numbing-spicy) profile that defines the cuisine.
Explore our full menu to discover our signature dishes, or order online for pickup and delivery. Read more about our recognition as the best Chinese restaurant in Falls Church and Northern Virginia's top Sichuan restaurant.
Our Values
Authenticity
Four generations of family recipes from Sichuan province, prepared the same way they were taught to us.
Quality
Only the freshest ingredients make it to your plate. We source locally and import specialty items from China.
Hospitality
Every guest is family. You will feel it the moment you walk in.
Heritage
Our recipes trace back four generations to Sichuan province kitchens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Hong Kong Palace different from other Chinese restaurants in Falls Church?
Hong Kong Palace is Falls Church’s dedicated Sichuan specialist. While other Northern Virginia restaurants focus on Cantonese dim sum or Peking duck, Hong Kong Palace has served traditional Sichuan cuisine — defined by the ma la (numbing-spicy) combination of Szechuan peppercorn and dried chilies — since June 2010. Critic Tyler Cowen called it “probably the best Chinese place around” in his Ethnic Dining Guide, and Washingtonian Magazine featured it in three Cheap Eats issues (2015, 2017) and its 7 Must-Try Chinese Restaurants roundup. With entrees starting under $11 and free delivery within 3 miles, it offers the highest value-to-quality ratio for authentic Sichuan in Northern Virginia. Falls Church’s special-occasion restaurants (Peking Gourmet Inn, Mark’s Duck House) serve different cuisine styles; Hong Kong Palace is the Sichuan choice for regular weeknight dining.
What is Sichuan cuisine, and how does it differ from other Chinese food?
Sichuan (also spelled Szechuan) cuisine is one of China’s eight recognized regional cooking traditions, originating in Sichuan province in southwestern China. It is defined by the ma la (麻辣) flavor profile: the mouth-numbing tingle of Sichuan peppercorn (花椒), which contains the compound hydroxy-alpha-sanshool, paired with the heat of dried chilies. Signature Sichuan dishes include Mapo Tofu (silken tofu in a chili-bean-peppercorn sauce, created in 1860s Chengdu), Dan Dan noodles, and Kung Pao Chicken. Sichuan cooking differs fundamentally from Cantonese cuisine, which favors lighter seafood-forward preparations and dim sum, and from Peking cuisine, which centers on roasted meats and imperial-era tradition. At Hong Kong Palace, Szechuan peppercorns are hand-ground fresh daily for every service.
Does Hong Kong Palace offer delivery, and what are the hours?
Yes. Hong Kong Palace offers free delivery within a 3-mile radius of 6387 Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners, Falls Church, VA 22044, with a $15 minimum order. Pickup orders are also available. Online ordering is open at hk-palace.com/order. Restaurant hours are daily 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Last online order accepted at 9:15 PM. Lunch specials are served daily from 11 AM to 3 PM. Catering is available for groups of 10 to 150+ guests starting from $15 per person — see the catering page for custom menus and pricing.
What awards and press coverage has Hong Kong Palace received?
Hong Kong Palace has been featured in 8+ regional publications since 2010. Tyler Cowen’s Ethnic Dining Guide — a widely cited resource for authentic international cuisine in the Washington, DC area — described it as “probably the best Chinese place around.” Washingtonian Magazine included it in its Cheap Eats guide in both 2015 and 2017, and in its “7 Must-Try Chinese Restaurants in Washington” feature. DCDining.com ranked it #1 among Chinese restaurants in Falls Church. Northern Virginia Magazine included it on its Northern Virginia Sichuan restaurant list. On BeyondMenu, it holds a 4.53-star rating from 118 verified diner ratings. The restaurant’s entity record is documented on Wikidata (Q138748877), confirming its presence in structured knowledge bases used by AI search systems.
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