The Best Chinese Food in Washington D.C.
Our Nation's capitol is one of the most magical travel destinations in the country. Full of museums and monuments, eclectic neighborhoods and a true, local flavor, DC is a truly unique place. And it doesn't disappoint when it comes to dining choices either. The city's can't-miss restaurant scene offers everything from vegan-friendly steaks to raw bars with a focus on amazing ethnic cuisine. If you're in the mood for Chinese, we put together this list of the best Chinese food in DC so you know where to take your friends next time you're in town.
| Restaurants: | Mala Tang, Big Bowl-Reston, The Source by Wolfgang Puck… |
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| Price Range: | $$ - $$$ |
| Cuisines: | Asian, Chinese… |
| Neighborhoods: | Arlington, Reston, Downtown… |
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Mala Tang
$$$$·Asian·
Arlington
- Good for Groups
- Fit for Foodies
- Neighborhood Gem
Come one, come all to sample some of the best Chinese food in DC - and have the experience of a lifetime! This awesome casual dining spot in the Arlington neighborhood of DC finds …Read more
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View AvailabilityBig Bowl-Reston
$$$$·Chinese·
Reston
- Casual
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Special Occasion
Big Bowl, located in the Reston neighborhood outside of DC, is the place to go for authentic Chinese and Thai food. Their Thai menu covers everything from spring rolls to Pad Thai …Read more
The Source by Wolfgang Puck
$$$$·Asian·
Downtown
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
Head to Judiciary Square to try this famous Wolfgang Puck mainstay. Located adjacent to the Newseum, the restaurant feels like one of DC’s finest eateries and is always filled with…Read more
Dolan Uyghur
$$$$·Turkish·
Cleveland Park
- Neighborhood Gem
- Cozy
- Creative Cuisine
This is a very unique restaurant that serves up traditional Uyghur cuisine, which are foods that aren’t found in many places in the United States. Dolan provides a taste of this cu…Read more
Q by Peter Chang
$$$$·Chinese (Sichuan)·
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
- Creative Cuisine
- Spicy
- Fit for Foodies
Another restaurant by the famous former chef of the Chinese Embassy, Q is Bethesda, Maryland’s answer to the best Chinese food in DC. Q stands for Qijian, which means flagship in C…Read more
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View More InfoChef Guo
$$$$·Chinese·
Alexandria
- Good for Anniversaries
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Chef Guo Imperial Banquet is the creation of Master Chef Guo Wenjun. It’s a fine dining establishment in Alexandria, just outside of DC, that is one of the best Chinese restaurants…Read more
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View AvailabilityGinger - MGM National Harbor
$$$$·Asian·
Oxon Hill
- Fun
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
Ginger serves up authentic Asian food in the Oxon Hill neighborhood at the MGM National Harbor. They cover it all here, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese foo…Read more
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View AvailabilityAsia Nine Bar and Lounge
$$$$·Asian·
Penn Quarter
- Casual
- Great for Lunch
- Pre/post Theatre
Asia Nine has some of the best Chinese food in DC along with a full menu of Thai, Japanese, Indonesian and Vietnamese to go along with it! They have a full service sushi bar, a boi…Read more
TenPenh - Tysons
$$$$·Asian·
Tysons Corner / McLean
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
TenPenh Tysons is a charming and welcoming experience that will delight anyone who loves Asian cuisine. Located in the trendy Tysons Corner neighborhood in the Rainbow Building, th…Read more
Asian Origin
$$$$·Chinese (Sichuan)·
McLean
- Business Meals
- Great for Lunch
- Worth the Drive
Asian Origin is the brainchild of Sichuan chef Liu Chaosheng, who owns a whole gamut of restaurants across the Mid-Atlantic region. This is his flagship spot and he also owns the H…Read more
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View More InfoP.F. Chang's - Chevy Chase
$$$$·Asian·
Chevy Chase
- Casual
- Kid-friendly
- Good for Groups
P.F. Chang’s is one of the best Chinese restaurants in the country, with locations all over the United States. It has roots in Chinese cooking and a menu featuring items that stret…Read more
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View More InfoFull Kee Restaurant
$$$$·Chinese·
Falls Church
It makes sense that you can find some of the best dining in town in DC’s Chinatown. Full Kee is easy to miss - it’s a small place with a little yellow awning but you can always spo…Read more
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View More InfoPeter Chang - Arlington
$$$$·Chinese·
Palisades Northwest
Peter Chang, a former chef for the Chinese Embassy, left his post there and began cooking at Chinese restaurants around the country. But every time devoted fans would find him he w…Read more
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View More InfoPanda Gourmet
$$$$·Café·
H Street Corridor
Panda Gourmet has an unassuming location in the lobby of a Day’s Inn on the Northeast side of town. People might not be able to find it that easily, but it is getting so popular th…Read more
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View More InfoA&j
$$$$·Chinese·
Annandale
A &J, one of the best Chinese restaurants in DC, is just outside of town in Fairfax. They specialize in dumplings here and foodies recommend that you order more than you’re craving…Read more
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View More InfoPeking Gourmet Inn
$$$$·Fusion / Eclectic·
Arlington
Another Falls Church Institution, the Peking Gourmet Inn opened over 40 years ago and continues to be a favorite with locals and tourists alike. Here, the focus is on the duck, and…Read more
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View More InfoYuan Fu Vegetarian
$$$$·Chinese·
Rockville
Yuan Fu Vegetarian, located in Rockville, is a paradise for vegetarians. They focus on sumptuous Chinese-style vegetarian and vegan plates, served in a relaxed and welcoming settin…Read more
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View More InfoBig Wang Cuisine
$$$$·Chinese·
Rockville
Located on Frederick Road in Derwood, Big Wang’s is one of the most highly-touted Chinese restaurants in the area. It’s a Schezuan-centric spot that focuses on the dry hot pot - an…Read more
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View More InfoMark's Duck House
$$$$·Chinese·
Falls Church
Head to Falls Church for a meal at Mark’s Duck House, about 15 minutes from D.C. It is a small Cantonese restaurant that is famous for its lunchtime dim sum as well as the house sp…Read more
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View More InfoChina Bistro
$$$$·Chinese·
Rockville
Located in Rockville, China Bistro is a true hole-in-the-wall, an unassuming bistro that absolutely serves some of the best Chinese food in DC. Locals call it Mama’s Dumplings afte…Read more
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