Ping Pong Dim Sum
The London sensation makes its American debut here in Washington, D.C.! This favorite franchise to our neighbors over the pond makes its way here to the nation's capitol and is sure to serve up some of the best dim sum you'... metromix.com
Chinatown Express
It is lunch time and the place to be is Chinatown Express. There you can take advantage of the Chinese lunch specials that are available. Everything from orange chicken to roast duck can be ordered for under $5. Chinatown E... metromix.com
Great Wall Szechuan House
At first sight, Great Wall Szechuan house is your basic neighborhood hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant. Over the past six years, however, this Logan Circle dive has made a name for itself for serving up some of the spicie... metromix.com
Szechuan Gallery
Although Chinatown has been taken over more and more by trendy hot spots, Szechuan Gallery has managed to stay put and represent the roots of the neighborhood. The restaurant's decor appears to have not been replaced in man... metromix.com
Tony Cheng's Seafood Restaurant & Mongolian Barbecue
Tony Cheng's is something of a legend in Chinatown, one of the last remaining authentic restaurants from the "old days" before the recent redevelopment. (Mr. Cheng himself is often considered the "mayor of Chinatown.") The ... metromix.com
New Big Wong Chinese Restaurant
It's certainly not fancy, but New Big Wong is a reliable place for fast, cheap Chinese food. Service is attentive, if not particularly friendly, and the lunch and dinner specials can't be beat: $4.95 for lunch, $6.95 for di... metromix.com
Eat First Restaurant
In the mood for Chinese food? Then Eat First Restaurant is for you. When you enter, the walls are flanked with numerous dining awards from the Washingtonian magazine to The Washington Post newspaper. Here you can find reaso... metromix.com
Hunan Palace
Hunan Palace would be an unassuming small door on Vermont Avenue if it weren't for the two huge golden lions flanking its doorway. The pink interior hosts a buffet lunch with plenty of room to dine in if you need a break fr... metromix.com
China Boy
If you're turned off by the large size and bustling atmosphere of the majority of Chinese restaurants in Chinatown, China Boy, which sits just a half block away from the center of Chinatown, may be worth a visit. Situated i... metromix.com
Szechuan House
Unlike many of the restaurants in Chinatown, The Szechuan House is old and dirty. An old Asian woman casually peels shrimp at a table in the dining room (hey at least you know its fresh!). Luckily, however, the prices match... metromix.com
Tai Shan Restaurant
Giant red lanterns with Chinese symbols line the ceiling and a warm atmosphere greets you when you enter Tai Shan Restaurant. This inviting restaurant serves Chinese cuisine that has been featured in publications like the W... metromix.com
Chinatown Garden
The Chinatown Garden has been serving up the dishes on its encyclopedic menu for the past 15 years. Traditional favorites are always in order, but what really makes this place shine is its large selection of vegetarian spec... metromix.com
Wok And Roll
Have a history lesson with your sushi rolls: Wok and Roll is located in the building where conspirators plotted the abduction of Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Fast forward a century or so, this popular restaurant specializes in ... metromix.com
Jackey Cafe
In a Chinatown known primarily for American chain restaurants and professional sports, Jackey Cafe has generated a lot of buzz for its authentic Chinese cuisine. Jackey offers an impressive menu of seafood, chicken, beef, p... metromix.com
Sei Restaurant And Lounge
This modern Asian restaurant and lounge was voted Best Sushi and Most Creative cuisine by Metromix readers. The menu from the award-winning chefs includes new takes on sushi and traditional Japanese and Chinese fare, like t... metromix.com
Simply Home - Closed
This restaurant is now D.C. Noodles. Named after the now-closed home furnishing store that used to share the space, Simply Home"s name remained unchanged because the owner thought the title still described the cozy Thai fus... metromix.com
Sala Thai
Sala Thai offers affordable Thai cuisine to the U Street crowd, with popular signature dishes like spicy fried rice and chicken pineapple. One of six locations in the metropolitan area, this is the only one that offers sush... metromix.com
Li Ho Restaurant And Carryout
This little restaurant is a perfect example of the Chinatown mom-and-pop operation aesthetic. The vinyl chairs, yellowed wallpaper and lazy susans are all there but what is saved in overhead goes right into the kitchen. On ... metromix.com