A Decade of Recognition: Awards and Reviews for Hong Kong Palace

When you focus on doing one thing right for over 15 years, people start to notice. Since opening our doors at Seven Corners in Falls Church in 2010, Hong Kong Palace has stayed true to its mission: serving uncompromising, authentic Sichuan cuisine. We haven't changed our recipes to chase trends, and we haven't watered down our flavors.

That dedication to the craft of traditional Chinese cooking—especially our mastery of the "ma la" (numbing and spicy) flavor profile—has earned us recognition from some of the most respected food critics and publications in the Washington, D.C. area. Here is a look at some of the industry awards and reviews we are most proud of.

Tyler Cowen's Ethnic Dining Guide

Tyler Cowen, the renowned economist and author of Tyler Cowen's Ethnic Dining Guide, is known for his exacting standards when it comes to regional cuisine in the DC suburbs. After visiting Hong Kong Palace, he wrote that we are "probably the best Chinese place around." For a guide that covers thousands of restaurants, earning that level of praise for our Szechuan execution was a defining moment for our kitchen.

Washingtonian Magazine

The Washingtonian named Hong Kong Palace to their Cheap Eats list in both 2015 and 2017, and included the restaurant in their "7 Must-Try Chinese Restaurants in Washington" feature. Both citations focus on value alongside quality, a combination that defines what the restaurant set out to do.

DCDining.com

In a crowded and competitive local market, DCDining.com ranked Hong Kong Palace as the #1 Chinese restaurant in Falls Church. Standing out at Seven Corners—an intersection that hosts more than a dozen Asian restaurants within a single city block, making it one of the highest concentrations of Asian dining in Northern Virginia—is an honor we don't take lightly.

Northern Virginia Magazine

Our commitment to authentic Sichuan cooking earned us a spot in Northern Virginia Magazine's curated list of the best regional restaurants. They highlighted our dedication to the complex spice layers and traditional dishes that forms the foundation of our menu.

After Fifteen Years

Eight publications. The menu has not changed. The same chefs, the same sourcing, the same recipes. Awards come from critics who visited once. Regulars who have been ordering the same dishes since 2010 are a different kind of evidence. Ma Po Tofu, Dan Dan Noodles, Tea Smoked Duck — the dishes that earned the recognition are still on the menu.

Experience it for yourself. Visit us in Falls Church or order online today. Read more about why we are considered the best Chinese restaurant in Falls Church and the best Sichuan restaurant in Northern Virginia.