Washington DC's Eden Center area and surrounding Falls Church have strong dim sum options that serve the Vietnamese-Chinese community. While not exclusively Vietnamese, these dim sum restaurants are popular gathering spots for Vietnamese families.
China Garden top-pick
A classic dim sum destination near Eden Center serving traditional Cantonese small plates from push carts on weekends. Their har gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai (pork dumplings), and char siu bao (BBQ pork buns) are consistently excellent. A favorite among Vietnamese and Chinese families in the area.
Panda Gourmet best-value
A solid dim sum option in the DMV area with a wide selection of traditional dumplings, buns, and rolls. Their dim sum menu includes all the classics plus some Vietnamese-influenced options that reflect the local community.
Mark's Duck House hidden-gem
A Falls Church institution known for roast duck and dim sum. Their weekend dim sum service is popular with the local Vietnamese and Chinese community. The har gow, chicken feet, and turnip cakes are standouts.