Real guest photos: five dishes from Hong Kong Palace in Falls Church

Most of the best photos of a dish are taken seconds before the first bite. Guests at Hong Kong Palace have been sharing exactly those photos on Google, and they show our food the way it reaches the table. Here are five of them, with a note on what is on each plate.

Dan dan noodles: thin noodles, ground pork, and chili oil

This bowl is the dry style. There is little broth, so the sauce clings to the noodles, and the ground pork sits on top with leafy greens and a sheen of chili oil. Dan dan noodles are meant to be tossed before the first bite, and that is when the sesame and chili come together. Read more about what makes our Dan Dan Noodles authentic. The dish is $10.95.

Spicy wontons in red chili oil

Thin wonton wrappers, pleated around the filling, sit in red chili oil under chopped scallion. The Chinese name, 红油抄手, means wontons in red oil, and the oil does most of the work: it brings the heat and holds the dish together. It is an easy plate to share. The Spicy Wonton is $9.95. For the difference between this style and plain wontons, read Dumplings vs Wontons: Understanding the Differences.

A cold appetizer with a minced green topping

Dark, glossy slices sit on a white plate under a topping of minced green and red chili, all in red chili oil. Cold appetizers like this one give the table a cool, sharp contrast to the hot wok dishes.

Stir-fry with onion, green pepper, and red chili

Meat, onion, and green pepper come off the wok in chunks with red chili and a glossy brown sauce. The vegetables keep some bite, and the sauce coats the meat. Dishes like this depend on high heat and a short cook, so they taste best right after they leave the kitchen. Browse the full menu for more wok dishes.

Sliced meat with spring onion

Thin slices of meat are cooked with onion and spring onion, then served in a leaf-shaped dish. The spring onion adds a sharp, fresh note that cuts through the richness of the meat.

Where to order in Falls Church

Dan dan noodles and spicy wontons are on our menu at 6387 Leesburg Pike, Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA. We are open daily from 11 AM, with last orders at 9:00 PM. Order online for pickup or delivery, or visit us at Seven Corners. For a wider view of what to order, read the Szechuan dishes worth ordering in Falls Church.