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    Astoria DC

    4.3 (626 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Rose E.

    This is a hipster Asian Fusion-Street Food restaurant in Dupont Circle...in this long, retro train-esque layout. We sat right by the bar...quite tight, and not too comfy...and the table was too small for multiple small plates. This is one thing I still don't get...how restaurants that feature small plates have these teeny-tiny tables. How do they expect us to order several plates when we're given such a small table space?!? Makes no sense to me. ANYWAY, small space and table aside, I will say that it definitely had a cool vibe...with this retro jazz overhead music to match! We ordered Chili Wontons to share, then as entrees, I got the Dan Dan Noodles and my husband chose Crab Fried Rice. I personally loved the foods...but then I love Schezuan spicy flavors! My husband liked it, but wasn't too thrilled with it...but then he's been eating way too much Fried Rice on this trip lol. For drinks, I tried their Daiquiri, and it was solid...and my husband had some beer (?). Overall, I'm glad we got to check out the place. I loved the foods, but found the seating uncomfy, and table was too small. If we were to return, guess I'll try harder to get one of the regular booths...and not by the bar. Still, I enjoyed the cool, retro vibe.

    Beef noodles
    Khanh-Chau M.

    Def worth the hype! A smaller, darker place than I was expecting. They have goldfish as food to snack on. I loved the beef noodles so much, wow. I did enjoy the mapo tofu and mala ribs as well. The ribs feels like it's missing something to me; maybe needed rice or something lighter since it was a heavier dish, but still good. I'd say this place uses spice and mala well but in a balanced way so that it isn't too overpowering or spicy that people may think with Szechuan food. So good; have to go again! Service was pretty attentive too.

    Jamie C.

    I'm honestly a little puzzled with Astoria. I've was so excited to try this place after hearing so much about it and not being able to get a reservation for a while. But I think I set my expectations too high. We were informed that the spice rating for each dish is as the bottom of each box on the menu. Look for the cat and how many fireballs it's breathing. The prices on the menu kind of cover this up on most of the boxes so that's definitely a design flaw. We ordered several dishes that were supposed to be spicy and found that none of them really were very spicy. The food is definitely spiced, but not spicy. There's a lot of seasoning that it kind overwhelms the food and makes it salty. Both of my friends tried the Dan Dan noodles and then gave them rest to me as they said it was too salty. For the chili oil wontons, I genuinely could not taste the pork inside. I could only taste the chili oil. The pea shoots were my least favorite as it's $20 for pea shoots with just garlic. The cumin lamb is decent as someone who generally doesn't like lamb. However, you should have it with the rice and lots of water because it makes your mouth very dry. The beef noodles were my favorite as the noodles were perfectly cooked and the beef was nice and tender. However the portion size is small and doesn't make much sense for sharing. The hostess and servers were all friendly and the food didn't take too long to come out. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and would be nice for a date night or small group dinner. But it is pricey and I would advise ordering something different than what we got. Not sure I'm eager to go back soon but I would be interested in giving other dishes at Astoria a chance.

    Sweet and Sour Ribs. Yum!
    Lauren J.

    No one has talked about how friendly they are for dietary restrictions. As a gluten free girly, I was so excited to see 2 options for us - one for gluten free with soy and one for gluten free without. Chinese food can be difficult for us gluten free folks and it was nice to see numerous delicious options. I went with the basil eggplant which was phenomenal. The sauce had just the right amount of spice. Im so excited to come back and try more of this delicious restaurant

    Anna N.

    Good luck getting a reservation... I see why this place is so loved and highly rated! The beef noodles are probably the best ones I've ever had. It was so soft yet had a bounce and the most delicious flavor! It was spicy and had umami flavor and also perfectly cooked sliced beef. The mapo tofu was also very flavorful and paired perfect with rice! The mala ribs were a little dry to me but I still really liked the flavor and especially the potatoes and corn that absorbed the flavor. The drinks were very good as well and pretty! The service was quick and attentive. The inside is small and dark but they have outdoor seating too!

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    Kelly F.

    We were blown away by Astoria! We sat outside on their covered and heated porch. The cocktails were a great mix of funky traditional and tiki drinks. I LOVE tiki drinks and these didn't disappoint!! The defect mix of sweetness and tropical flavors took me far away from the grey, snowy DC evening. The food itself was separated into noodle dishes, and small/large/XL plates. Not a single one disappointed. The dan dan noodles, bok choy, and pork belly were our absolute favorites. We also ordered the cumin lamb and received rice with all the meat dishes! I'd gladly visit again to explore the stellar menu and try more tiki drinks!

    Fatima V.

    I had a great time here; the food was great! a bit spicy but if you don't mind that then definitely order what we got. WE got super full and our drinks were perfect. The service was a LITTLE slow, but it was to be expected because it was a really busy night. The tables on the side are small, so I recommended going in a group of 3 or 4 to be seated inside and have a booth table instead. We ordered the beef noodles, chili wontons and chimi churri and it was delicious. I will be returning again!!

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    Kelci M.

    I walked in on a Monday night without a reservation and was able to snag a standing spot at the bar while we waited for an open table. We split 4 dishes between 2 ppl and enjoyed our experience. Chili Wontons: 10/10 these were my man's favorite! He still talked about them for days! Gong Bao Chicken: 8/10 good but not great. Dan Dan Noodles: 10/10 really good and not too spicy Walnut Shrimp: 6/10 surprisingly this was my least favorite dish. I can't put my finger on as to why? Maybe it was the batter or the sauce but I gave my 2 leftover pieces to my dog.

    Tyquain M.

    Finally tried Astoria for my bestie's birthday dinner, and overall it was a solid experience with a few highs and lows. The restaurant has limited seating, but they offer both indoor and outdoor options (yes, they do keep the outdoor area warm even in the winter with heaters, which was a nice touch). There were four of us, so we ordered a good variety: Baby Bok Choy, Chili Wontons, Scallion Lamb, La-Zi Chicken, Walnut Shrimp, Beef Noodles, and Green Pepper Fish. I'll be honest a lot of the dishes leaned spicier than I prefer (my spice tolerance is low), and we all agreed several items were a bit on the salty side. The one dish none of us enjoyed was the La-Zi Chicken; the flavor profile just didn't land, and the chili oil completely overpowered everything else. That said, the portions were generous, a few dishes stood out in a good way (wontons, shrimp, beef noodles), and the overall dining environment was cozy. If you love bold, spicy flavors, this might be more up your alley but if you're sensitive to heat like me, just be sure to ask which dishes are milder.

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    Mark T.

    Late evening meals in DC can be hard to find on a Tuesday night. My friends and I were hungry after a Capitals game, though, and fast food was not ideal. We found Astoria through Yelp, whose kitchen was open until 11:00. The restaurant has a nice outdoor area which was packed when we arrived so we were given a table inside, near the kitchen. That gave us an opportunity to check out the unique decoration of the dining area and bar. Our server pointed us to the menu QR code on the coasters and gave some recommendations. I opted for the basil eggplant. It arrived hot as the sun and full of garlic and chili flavor. The chili dumplings were a good match along with a soda. The service was shared between a few employees and all were pleasant and helpful.

    Beef noodles and chili oil wontons
    Nevin J.

    This place is very overrated me and my wife were looking forward to this place but it was very disappointing. We ordered the following; Chili oil wontons (4/5): solid dish but you can get this at a lot of other restaurants and cheaper Beef noodles (2/5): Supposed to be one of the best things here and it was very dry. Walnut shrimp (3/5): very sweet and was pretty good Mapo tofu (2/5) : Tofu was good but overall it was pretty bad and not worth $27 we barely touched it. Service was great and we got seated pretty quickly.

    Lauren C.

    Some really good dishes and some really average dishes. The honey walnut shrimp was very delicious. The crab fried rice was nice and had some spice to it as well. The other two dishes we got were not rememberable. It took forever for the food to come as well. It wasn't super busy when we arrived but the wait was fine because at least the food was fresh. The price is not cheap but I think it's good to try.

    Kristina R.

    Inside is gorgeous. Dark reds and browns, very trendy. The Painkiller was delicious! But it is also filled to the brim with ice so has VERY little actual drink. Unfortunately, my friend spilled his full drink and there was so little actual liquid that it didn't even go off the table, just sat in the middle and we were able to clean it up with napkins. The waitress was incredibly nice though and gave him a new drink. We tried the gong bao chicken and chili wontons. They were large portions and cooked well. But the sauce was so overpowering I couldn't really taste anything else. I would have liked some other ingredients to cut that chili flavor to make it more robust. It's the chili oil, for sure, because while it's not super hot, you could clearly taste it when you tried to drink water or eat anything else. It just coats your mouth. Service was very lovely. I'd like to try other menu items and see what they're like.

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    Kay the hostess is the absolute best and the service is always superb!!!! Get the beef noodles and the spicy wontons!!!

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    Ask the Community - Astoria DC

    What options are peanut-free? I see everything is cooked in peanut oil but is the soup, extra large fish dish, and other dishes peanut free?

    How to get in contact with the restaurant? The number on Yelp goes to automated voice messaging system.

    They are not out of business.

    Anyone know why they don't do take out? Or at limited times?

    I have eaten here about 5 times and every time it’s been takeout. Always at different times of the day too!

    Which options are Vegan?

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