If you love Chinese food and drinks at decent price point, Han Palace-Barracks Row is the place to…read morego. I've visited this location many times over the years, for dine in and takeout. Service is always quick, although a bit curt (at times) and the food is always fresh with plentiful portions. My go to is the General Tso's or Orange Chicken. I've also enjoyed the Lemon Drop Martini as well as the Asian Pear Mojito. They do not take reservations, and their space is a little small so prepare to wait if it's a prime day/time. I've also heard from friends that parking can be a bit challenging, so prepare your patience beforehand.

None of the patrons were Chinese... so that says something. Not up to Asian standard from the price…read morepoint vs portion vs food quality Shrimp dumpling 2/5 Wow there's no umami taste in this, we Suspected they just bought frozen from NYC supplier and just reheated Chili sauce 2/5 Had to ask for it, but it was a little sour, not ip to my standard Salt pepper tofu 1/5 My gosh, they used firm tofu not silken tofu. And they didn't use cornstarch to make the outside crispy. Total disappointment. Beef flat rice noodle 4/5 Portion lacking Pork dumplings /shrimp dumplings 5/5 This was good Xiao long bao 4/5 Great but again they were small Lots of non Asian patrons came here

There's definitely a reason why Da Hong Pao Restaurant is always booked and busy…read more The food was absolutely amazing--you can really tell it's authentic Chinese cuisine. They were also able to accommodate a group of about 18 of my family members and me, which was a huge plus! The service was excellent as well; the staff consistently checked in to make sure we were taken care of. Highly recommend!

I came in for the dim sum. The place was empty which is rare. I sat at the bar and was greeted…read moreimmediately but I wasn't given instructions on how to order the dim sum and as a first timer, I was kind of stuck. The staff answered my questions quickly and took my order. I had the Chinese broccoli, soup dumpling and salt and pepper squid. The Chinese Broccoli wasn't good at all. Very bland and I didn't really like the oyster sauce. The soup dumplings were good. Not anything to write home about, but I'd order them again. The squid was really flavorful and it was a good portion. I also had a giant pot of oolong tea which was delicious. They take Apple Pay as well and for less than $40 it wasn't a bad lunch. I'll be back to give it another shot for dinner.

**BRING CASH came…read morehere for brunch after going to the Bruno Mars x Hello Kitty pop up nearby. I've been wanting to try this spot for the longest time & coming here afterwards was perfect! we ordered a wonton soup, pan fried dumplings & beef rice noodles crepes. we paid in cash for a small discount. food came out in 15 minutes & it was delicious. you can tell everything is made in house, from the dumpling wrappers to the actual dumplings. I loved it so much. the wonton soup was so warming and delicious. highly recommend. I was surprised as to how good the noodle crepe was too! this is a very small shop, but they were busy with orders. I ordered a beef chow fun to go & that was really good too! highly recommend if you're in the area.

I was curious to try some more items here and got a takeout order. I thought the intestines were…read moretasty and the shu mai had a good seafood flavor due to the shrimp, but wasn't as tender as I have had at some other places. The chow foon was good consistent with my prior review. I was surprised to see drunken noodle (a typically Thai offering) on the menu and ordered on a limb. I thought all the ingredients were fine, but it could have used a stronger Thai chili / soy sauce flavor as it was a bit bland compared to the other items.

I have been waiting to try this resturant for awhile and it did not disappoint. I won't say the…read morestaff at the front was as warm and welcoming as I would like for a resturant of this caliber but I guess they also don't have to be warm just help me be seated. My waitress was great she was super sweet and super quick with assisting us with our meal and breaking down what we were thinking about ordering! We started with the crab wontons they were really good and the main attraction for everyone when I posted it on social media. We got the fried rice it was delicious, the bbq platter is honestly the best option you get all the meats except the duck which I will need to go back and have. The potatoes were out of this world ! When I saw it on the menu I truly wasn't that excited once I tasted one I was mind blown. The flavor is so unique and so hard to wrap your mind around it's truly bursting with flavor. The cucumber salad is also really good. They deserve every Michelin star that they have been granted the food is truly just that good. I would absolutely recommend coming here. The resturant is clean as well as the bathroom

My expectations were high on Tiger Fork, and I won't say we were let down, but I certainly didn't…read moreleave impressed. Overall it's not a bad spot, but it just didn't exceed where I hoped it would, and while the food didn't really shine, neither did the service. The space is really awesome, and the menu gives you a lot of hope. But fewer hits than expected. The Crab Wontons were out, the jeau lanh (sp?) was not bad, but not that great, the char siu pork was my favorite, but the fried rice and noodles were not cooked at a high enough temperature to taste remotely authentic. Cocktail list looked awesome, cocktails were all just fine, we had 4 of them. Best dish was the monkey bread for dessert! Probably won't be back, but not a horrible spot.

Five Stars for New Big Wong!…read more The food here was absolutely amazing! We ordered the combination fried rice with chicken and double shrimp, the mild General Tso shrimp, and the General Tso chicken. Everything came out piping hot, just the way I like it, and you could really tell how fresh the ingredients were. Our server, Oscar, was fantastic and took great care of us. In addition to the excellent food and service, the entire restaurant and restrooms were spotlessly clean. It was moderately crowded, which gave it a great, lively energy without feeling overwhelming. We'll definitely be back!

I've ordered from here several times since I moved to PG county February 2025, but keep forgetting…read moreto make a review and take pictures of what I ordered. I love me some fried rice just like everyone else, but decided to try some lo mein and the combination when came with shrimp, chicken, and beef. I always make it spicy because that how I like it! Just so I have some veggies I ordered a side of edamame. Now the prices are not cheap and I can't say it's only because I ordered from door dash or Grubhub. We know for connivence prices on these sites are more expensive. Maybe one day I'll take a stroll into DC to check out the place. I just hope it doesn't disappoint and makes me not want to order from them again. It was cinco de mayo so the service was very slow over an hour to get our food. But when it finally arrived it was surprisingly still warm enough for me to dig in to check out the flavor. It was some good lo mein not too greasy and has enough of all three proteins. What I wish they would have added more veggies and a tad bit more garlic and spice. But other than that it was a good amount of food. I will definitely order from them again...this time actually go into the restaurant.

My food temperature was hot, delicious and great service…read more The price of the food was good.

Let me start with the best part-- the customer service. I called in my order. John had great energy…read moreand had no problem accommodating my request for light sauce on the sauteed broccoli. The restaurant is well-it and clean and they have duck, soy, and mustard on the counter so customers can grab as much as they want. SO much better than the spots that charge per pack. A really nice touch! The food is good. I got shrimp egg foo yung and hoped that it would have been more flavorful. It seemed to be lacking seasoning. Not salt, but something to add a richer flavor. BUT the gravy was not super heavy and cloying like it is at other places. So it does taste fresh. Same with the broccoli. It was a tad too crunchy, but that also made it seem fresh. A little more seasoning on the egg foo yung and a few more minutes on the broccoli and this spot could become my go to!

I came on Tuesday which I realized is Dim Sum Tuesday where they have discounted items from their…read moredim sum menu! I'll have to try that next time, but this time I got the Ceviche Nikkei, Lucky 12 (4pcs of 3 different types of siu mai), and the Aji de Gallina. My favorite was the ceviche nikkei; it was so refreshing and the tuna was the perfect texture! Out of the three types of siu mai, the siu mai tradicional was my favorite. The pollo siu mai has like a salsa in it that was very unique but not my favorite. The Aji de Gallina was very hearty and comforting. The chicken pieces themselves were fine but the stew was so delicious. The real star of the show was the dessert: ponderaciones de kiwicha! The banana ice cream it comes with was phenomenal, it pairs so well with the cocoa powder! I would come back just for dessert! The ambiance is really nice! Decor is super cute, the light fixtures are really cool! Service was great!

Fun little concept of Chinese and Peruvian fusion food as the name suggests…read more I was eating by myself so I tried passionate fruit juice and the lomo saltado, unfortunately not the Chinese fusion food. The drink and food I'd say is pretty standard. The Lomo Saltado dish, however, I'd say that it's just a bit too salty, and the beef steak is slightly overdone, but only slightly. So I'd still give it a 4/5. Overall, I thought it's a beautiful space and nice dining experience and I'd still recommend it to others, just not on the top of my list.

Couldn't make up my mind, so I tried the Not Your Mama's Eggplant, Crazy Fish, and Smash Cucumber…read moreSalad. Everything was delicious and came out quickly. I should've taken pictures, but it looked so good that I dove right in.

We dropped by after my wife was in the mood for ramen. I am glad we did. We arrived at 6:00 pm…read moreon a Tuesday before it got crowded. Most of the tables were taken but we were seated right away. We ordered the Edamame and House Smashed Cucumber. The Cucumber had the right amount of tanginess. The Cheng Du Spicy Wonton stood out. The spicy sauce that they came in was an excellent accompaniment. We finished off with the Reren Signature Ramen. It really hit the spot. The ambience is very casual. We were tourists but it seemed a lot of locals were eating there too. We would definitely come again.

Two of my favorite cuisines, coming together in one DC institution by the name of Maketto. With…read morefood that is inspired by Taiwan and Cambodia, the dishes vary in taste and flavor that makes me quite happy. In my first visit to Maketto, I came for their dim sum lunch on the weekend, and even though I had high expectations coming in, it met my every desire. We started with the pork steamed bao, and man it didn't disappoint. With a hoisin sauce spread on the plate and plenty of hoisin sauce flavoring the pork, this homemade beauty was my favorite of the lot. Having eaten so many bao buns in my past, this one stood out among many I've eaten across Asia. We also ordered the Xaio Long Bao, the Cambodian Noodle Soup, and the Rice Roll with Shrimp. The star of these was the Rice Roll w/shrimp. The shrimp was excellent, the Rice Roll itself was perfect and the toppings and sauce made me want to order more. The Cambodian Noodle Soup was great as well. True to form, we had it with the chicken and it was a perfect encapsulation of the Cambodian soups that I so loved when visiting. Service was good, but most importantly the food came out piping hot. A must with this style of cuisine. The only exception was the Xaio Long Bao, but that could have been due to the sauce cooling the dumplings. As for ambiance, it is a unique model as it is a coffee shop before 11, and then a restaurant and coffee shop after 11. We came around 11:30 and it was in between selling out of all their pop-up pastries and ramping up the kitchen. I will be back, many times indeed.

LOVED the dinner I had at Maketto the other night. I'd heard about this place for years and only…read morenow did I finally stop in while grabbing drinks at another spot on H street. First things first did you know that Maketto has been around for 11 years! That's amazing, especially for a small business. And I fully understand why, because this place is a gem. Maketto is a Cambodian, Taiwanese blend restaurant that is surprisingly open from 9 am- 10 pm most days. I love the vibes, the exposed brick, the food, drinks, and the bartender was super friendly. So my friend was telling me that the restaurant used to be half retail store and half restaurant. I'm sure I would've wanted to come in here just to browse all the time because they're definitely trendy and in tune with the culture. Now to my experience. I tried their fried chicken wings and the lo mein. Both are medium plates and large portions. Between my friend and I we were stuffed at the end of dinner and still took some food to-go. All of their dishes come family style and they are not skimping you with the portions. The food was all fresh and soooo flavorful! Kudos to chef Erik, who also owns/created Providencia up the street. I'm so excited to come back to try more because everything sounds delicious. One little word of advice is to check if the restaurant has a private event booked before heading over. I recently tried to go for an early dinner on a Saturday and there was a wedding getting ready to happen. BRAVOOO Maketto, I will be supporting frequently :)

It's been almost 10 years since we've dined here and many more than that since we started coming to…read moreTony's. The upstairs "seafood" restaurant is quiet and nicely appointed. Our service was excellent. Crispy shredded beef is to die for and is just as fantastic as remembered. The same goes for the black pepper scallops. We always get these two dishes and then put together on your plate there is an amazing umami element that can't be found anywhere. Especially the crispy beef - no one does it like Tony's! Looking forward to another visit before too long!

We hadn't been to Tony Cheng's since before COVID, so we didn't know ahead of time that they…read morestopped doing their famous Dim Sum around that time. That's on us for not researching, though. But, since we were there, we opted to stay for lunch upstairs. Downstairs was closed long-term for what I hope is remodeling. Even in December, it felt colder inside the upstairs restrooms than outside! But, given that we were the ONLY people in the place at noon on a Saturday, I guess they are trying to cut costs where possible. We wound up being joined by about six other tables in total while we were there, fortunately! The food was as good as I remember, despite the lack of Dim Sum. We did have a few apps to try and make up for it (shrimp dumplings, scallion pancake, spring rolls, wonton soup). They were all pretty darn good, I must say! For entrees, we went with just two, since we were already getting a bit full. We ordered the Ma Bo (ma po) Tofu and the Mu Shi Pork (with the pancakes). Both were flavorful and filling. My only complaint on the Ma Bo was that they used very silken tofu instead of a firm one. I do not admit to being an expert on the dish, but I was the only one of the three of us who didn't find the texture off-putting. But, that being said, the ground pork and sauce itself were very good, so not too bad overall. The service was okay. Our first server, older gent, seemed like he did not want to be there that day. He didn't seem rude or mad, just... sad. Like, the weight of a thousand bad days in row, kind-of-sad. But, the entire staff served every table, so it was one of those setups. That always seems to work better, I think. The drinks? Well, let's just say, one was enough! They have a menu of very colorful "tiki-era" libations, like the Suffering B*st*rd and the Scorpion Sting. We had one of each, and both were delicious and powerful in their own ways. There is basically very little parking nearby, though they are about a half a block from a Metro stop at Gallery Place - Chinatown. So, their location is wonderful! But, the downstairs being closed, the upstairs in desperate need of renovations, and the outside to match, it was somewhat of a letdown. I really hope they come back to full strength soon, because memories of Tony Cheng's back in the day are what keep me going when I have a craving for some Dim Sum!