The Siu Mai and beef chow foon is pretty amazing for around the DMV, and this is coming from someone from SoCal! The Siu Mai is really delicious--Good filling with shrimp pieces and very tender! The beef chow fun has a good fried-ness to it and thick rice noodles! The only skip for me would be the pork dumplings, so they were more breading. Quick service and small but clean location! read more

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I was curious to try some more items here and got a takeout order. I thought the intestines were tasty 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. read more

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Oh my goodness their 'Deep fried doughnut noodle crepe" rice roll here is AMAZING. I believe this dish is traditionally called Zhaliang. The donut on its own is called youtiao and the steamed rice crepe around it is called cheung fun I believe. Everything in this restaurant is made from scratch- noodles etc. The rice crepe around the donut was very soft and fresh, even somewhat gooey and the doughnut inside was very crispy and crunchy making the two textures really contrast and complement each other. The doughnut had a really good savory flavor. On the table there was a "Noodle crepe sauce" to eat it with and it was delicious. There was also a fresh green chilli sauce that I really liked with it too. This was so fresh(by far the freshest I have had) and so perfectly done. I was crazed about this for breakfast! It's $5 off the dim sum menu. Seriously a must try. I hope to try more on future visits! It's a very simple and casual counter order place. Everyone was very pleasant. When I came in AM the door was locked but when I called by phone they came to unlock it. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite! read more

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China Boy is a cozy, cash only, hole-in-the-wall spot located in DC's Chinatown. I came here with a serious craving for some staple Chinese dishes and was not disappointed! For appetizers, we got the shrimp rice noodle crepe and char siu bao, which were classic. I also loved the strong wok hei of the beef chow fun, combination fried rice, and roasted pork lo mein. Their chili oil is good but hella spicy so be careful haha. While it could have been that we were starving and beat down by the DC heat, I do feel they did all the basics extremely well. Service was fast. Ambiance is fine but really tiny- would suggest avoiding rush times. I will say it was very annoying that this place is cash only and super stressful to try to scrounge up enough... but still 9/10 would recommend for the food! read more

China Boy - Shrimp rice noodle crepe, Char siu bao, Beef chow fun, Combination fried rice, Roasted pork lo mein - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

China Boy remains one of my favorite DC restaurants. I love their fresh rolled noodles, whether that is in their crepe, chow foon or noodle soup formats. The soup is the best one though... the broth is delectable, rich and flavorful. When my Chinese family visited, they said that China Boy's rolled noodles are even better than some of their favorite noodle shops back home. And just to drive the points once more - I go as far as to buy their uncooked flat rice noodles as gifts whenever I travel out of state. Other amazing options are their popcorn chicken and pork belly buns. You cannot go wrong and will never be disappointed! I normally order China Boy through delivery apps and have bought from them at least a dozen times. The packaging is always secure. They used to be takeout only, so call ahead to see if they allow indoor dining now. read more

China Boy - Pork Belly Q Buns; Roasted Pork Lo Mein; Roasted Pork Rice Noodle Crepe - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've been looking for the best Chow Fun in the DMV, so my next stop was China Boy in DC's Chinatown. My favorite spot close has closed , but I found a new favorite! The wide rice noodles are made in-house, and you can taste the difference in every chewy, savory bite. I went with the Beef Chow Fun (a must!) and grabbed a Barbecue Pork Bun from their dim sum menu. This no-frills spot also serves up Dim Sum and operates mostly as carry-out, so seating is super limited. Pro tip: bring cash to skip the credit card fees. Chinatown, DC Takeout vibes only Cash saves you coins read more

China Boy - BBQ BBQ Pork Bun/Char Siu Bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Absolutely delish food. There's some sort of sauce on the table that went great on everything. We had the shu-mai (yum), the pork lo mein (double yum), and pot stickers (just good). I only regret not trying more of their noodle dishes which apparently they are known for. A couple things to note: VERY limited seating and they only take cash in person. If possible, you might be better off ordering to go off their website. See the QR code in the pics. read more

China Boy - Yum yum yummy pork Lo Mein / 什锦捞面 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Nice mom and pop spot for good food in DC! Very limited seating and definitely a spot that's known for the food and not so much the vibes but totally worth checking out if you're in the area. Great service, but they do prefer cash and do offer discounts if you are able to pay in cash, so make sure you bring some if you decide to try this place out! read more

China Boy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Tiny tiny place.... Wonderful food!! Share a table and enjoy some great food. We had a few dishes and some dumplings

You could easily walk right past this cute restaurant in the middle of what's left of Chinatown, but this place is worth stopping for. Authentic grub made by super nice staff. Tiny dining space (24 seating customers max) that specializes obviously in rice noodle dishes ranging from fried noodles, soup noodles to dim sum-type items. We ordered 2 "specialties: beef chow fun & beef brisket noodle soup. Almost 5 star entrees based on portion size but dinged a star down to 4 due to excessive oil in fried noodle dish (plenty of tender beef!), and overwhelming use of cilantro & semi-tender brisket in noodle soup. Pretty authentic and the prices are good so we'd come here again but (AND THIS IS A BIG BUT), they close in mid-afternoon so as a dinner option, questionable. Great place for lunch for sure. read more

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This is definitely a hole in the wall restaurant but it is nicely decorated. The ladies who worked there are very friendly and efficient. There are definitely a constant line of customers. We will definitely dine here again the next time we visit DC. Beware that they charge extra for credit payment but there is a clear sign at the cashier. The food was very good. Their beef chow fun was the best with the right flavor. It was quite oily however. The beef stew fun soup was okayed. I would definitely try other steamed rolls dishes next time. read more

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Hidden spot for great dim sum. Really good dumplings and crepes with shrimp or pork. They accept credit card but you order through your phone and app. Select can and bottle beverages to go with your dumplings. Only 4/5 tables inside very small place but great service and food! read more

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Food - sub average dim sum of the two items ordered- the shiu mai was probably chicken shiumai that didn't have a strong flavor with slight aftertaste, sticky rice was quite bland Ambiance - Small little shop, cute decor, few tables Service - order and pickup from counter, can be busy when packed read more

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Surprisingly generous portion of hearty noodz. The combination lo mein came with way more protein than I anticipated. I dined in for lunch and discovered there was ample seating, although the shop's pretty tiny. There's perhaps seating enough for 20 folks, tops? It seems like most folks order delivery or takeout. I paid in cash, but I observed several other folks attempt to pay with card before being summarily declined. Apparently, in order to pay by credit, you have to order online. I've never encountered this kind of system before, but it must have been relatively straightforward, because several other diners were able to figure it out after some initial perturbation. Cute little spot in Chinablock that reminded me of the quick-and-dirty Chinese diners I used to frequent in Queens almost two decades ago! read more

China Boy - combination lo mein - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Small but cozy location in Chinatown. Great spot if you're craving Chinese food in DC. I recommend take-out since there's not a lot of seating, and you can order online! I enjoyed the Popcorn Chicken - flavorful and crispy. I loved the attention to detail since they poked holes in the lid so they didn't get soggy. The Beef Chow Foon was solid! You can definitely taste the wok hei (smoky aroma of wok), but it could have used a little more salt or umami. read more

If you're ever in DC's Chinatown, China Boy is a must! They have delicious noodle soups and great variety of tasty options. I personally enjoy their "rice noodle crepes." The texture of the rice noodle is so smooth and the consistency is perfect every time. They have different proteins to choose from. I usually get the shrimp rice noodle crepe and the roasted pork rice noodle crepe. Make sure you use their noodle crepe sauce; I douse my crepes in it and get to work. China Boy is 5 Stars for me! read more

Food: we found this spot on yelp. It did not disappoint. We ordered beef chow foon. The beef was perfectly smoky and slightly crispy rendering a delicious taste. It had wonderful pieces of onion and chinese vegetables. The noodles were cooked just right. The other star of our meal was the shrimp dumplings! Big bite of shrimp in each dumpling. Both dishes were marvelous. Ambiance: You can dine in or take out. We dined in. The small dining area was great for a quick bite. Value: Prices are good especially for the quality you get! read more

China Boy - Beef chow foon with beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Tasty Cantonese style cuisine shop tucked away in a small corner in Chinatown. A true hole in the wall experience. Warning they are cash-only but you can order online in the store too. We got beef chow foon, beef soup noodle, and popcorn chicken (which is actually a Taiwanese thing, but I digress). All of it was delicious and a bit heavier in taste than I was expecting. Definitely a healthy amount of msg as we were pretty thirsty after our meal. The popcorn chicken was really crispy. The chow foon was a little strange. Tasted good but also had this coal-like after taste. Could be something with their wok at the time. Soup was salty and oily. tldr; small but mighty shop that has pretty authentic canto cuisine vibes. read more

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A hole in the wall if there ever was one. You might pass it if you're not looking for it. All of the food was very good except the chicken sticky rice , it was okay but I probably wouldn't order it again. They prefer cash--so if you don't have cash, you have to use their QR code to order--which we did from our table. No real complaints. read more

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This tiny restaurant always brings me so much joy. Everytime we're in DC, we will have to visit this place. The food always hits home, and the nice lady at the counter will always smile at you. P.S. Bring cash! read more

China Boy - Wonton Soup .Dried Shrimp Rice Noodle Crepe. Beef Rice Noodle Crepe. Pork Belly Q Buns. Fried Pork Dumpling. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Forgot to take pics! Had the wonton noodle soup, chicken wings, pork belly bao, and lo mein. Everything was great. Loved the fresh noodles with its perfect texture. Wings were crisp and seasoned well. Chili oil was top quality which is what sets this place apart. Know that there are limited seating in this small hole-in-the-wall at DC's Chinatown. Its mainly a takeout place so set your expectations. Food came out quickly and with no issues. read more

I had the char siu chow fun, shrimp haa Cheng, and char siu bao. Everything was incredible. The noodles were so fresh. I'm pretty sure that was the best chow fun I've had read more

Food was great! Very authentic, but the restaurant was so cold the day we went. We had to keep our coat on while we ate and felt like the food got cold way faster as well. Everything is served like fast food style which was not great but 4 stars because the food deserves it. read more

China Boy - Chicken jumbo Bao, Pork Belly Q Buns, grill pork noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is located in Chinatown. I came to try the dim sum but unfortunately they only accept cash so if you want to pay by card, you'll have to place an online order which lists the same items at higher prices. While I was at the location, I placed an online order to pay by card in order to dine in. I ordered the shrimp rice rolls which were very good. The shrimp was a decent size and the rice rolls were soft. A few customers came in afterwards and weren't too happy after they verbally gave their order only to find out that the establishment only accepts cash. The interior was simple and small. The woman who took my order was nice. read more

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Nice selection of noodles based and bun dishes. Pricing is very reasonable. Environment is clean and the food is good. Even simple plain rice crepe (齋腸粉) is done well because the noodles taste fresh. The pickled cabbage beef noodle is definitely interesting, the noodle is a round thicker rice noodle and the broth is unique. One last point - the chili oil is an important part of dining in noodle joints and theirs hit the mark well. Be sure to take advantage and add that to the dish(es) read more

China Boy - Menu 3/23/25 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The environment feels very welcoming. Decorations here look beautiful and traditional. The quality of food could not be doubted. read more

China Boy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had great food here. Everything tastes absolutely authentic. Food is served very swiftly read more

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A highly discussed restaurant located in DC Chinatown, the food here is okay. My favorite item in the photo attached was the chicken sticky rice due to its comforting aroma and taste. The bao buns were a bit lacking in flavor, as well as the shrimp dumplings. read more

China Boy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Since my last visit, they've opened up their dining area, it's a very small dining space. They also say that you get a better price for paying cash. Ordered online, but you have to make an account and pay with a card. It was convenient and set a pick up time as my "note". We ordered take out and it was ready by the time I had requested. The food was good. We got the beef brisket noodles again. And an order of the pork crepe noodles, a bbq pork bao and the big chicken bao. It all tasted good but I was a little surprised that the order for the bbq pork bao was $6 for ONE bao. read more

China Boy - Chicken jumbo Bao, BBQ Pork Bun/Char Siu Bao, Beef Brisket Chow Foon, Roasted Pork Rice Noodle Crepe - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I really wanted to love this place...alas I did not. I found my dishes to be tasteless. My son...however...liked the spicy garlic wings. read more

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Exactly what I want out of my casual Asian dining. Small place, unassuming, and old looking menu often mean the food is about to be great. We got the pork dumplings and pork buns. Both were packed with flavor. The chili sauce on the table was spicy enough to bring one single tear to my eye, perfect. Wish it wasn't cash only and that they had some music playing so it wasn't so quiet, but overall great experience and would recommend. read more

China Boy - Pork dumplings and pork buns - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is excellent The service is very friendly And I love the ambiance!! Very cozy with seating for only 20 read more

Food is good. Great little hole in the wall. I got the pork chow foon and I enjoyed it.

We really liked our breakfast dim sum at China Boy. Especially their rice noodle crepes, we tried 3 different kinds and they were all delicious with the rice noodle sauce, the BBQ pork, fresh shrimp and fried dough stick crepes. Also their Popcorn chicken was the best we've had, just let them rest for at least 5 minutes, they come out tongue burning hot. read more

Wonton noodle soup is super hot and has 6 wontons and some veggies to make it a nice lunch. Add some chili oil for a little spice. read more

China Boy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fantastic Taste!! Beef Brisket chow foon is authentic and makes me feel like at home. I will come again!! Service is good! Thank you for the warm greeting and smile The environment is also very clean and comfortable! read more

China Boy - Beef Brisket Chow Foon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This cozy spot was another hidden gem we came across from a recommendation. While a small interior, my group of 4 hit at the right time and the place was emptying out as we came in. It is cash only, so be mindful. If you're paying with a card, they ask they place the order online. I ordered the popcorn chicken and pork dumplings. Food was hot and flavorful. Overall reasonably priced and a good spot for a quick late lunch. read more

Very clean inside!! The girl at the front desk was so nice and juggling so much. She took our order, wiped down tables, took the phone orders and brought out the food. The food was also so good!! We sat inside and ate our lunch on a hot humid day here in DC. So good!!! Check them out read more

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Found this place while visiting DC on business. Wow!!! If you're looking for some authentic food visit them. You won't be disappointed.

beef chow fun ($13) was a little oily, but quite good. popcorn chicken ($8) was perfection. read more

China Boy - beef chow fun & popcorn chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia