I used to loooove this place until I had their Char Siu Platter on 1/16/26. It was downright grotesque. Inedible. I have never spit food back on my plate before. My date and I could not eat it. The pork was cut so thickly and it was so over cooked that it was like eating tires. Truly a disappointing experience. So much so that I will never go back. Traumatizing. read more

China Chilcano's happy hour is a solid experience with great vibes. The staff was attentive and made sure we were well taken care of throughout. The dining area had a nice, warm glow--stylish without feeling too formal. The food was great--flavorful and well-presented, especially for a happy hour menu. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a lively yet comfortable spot to unwind. read more

China Chilcano - Pork Belly - Peruvian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent sauces! Great flavors. We had the pork belly sandwich, Aji de gallina, and the concolon. All were tasty and unique.

I am not from DC but always go to this restaurant, run by Jose Andres, a true hero of mine. The food is complex and interesting, full of flavor, beautifully served and just plain delicious. Service was attentive and wonderful too! read more

Delicious food and such an interesting menu. I've been twice (once for lunch and once for dinner) and enjoyed myself both times. If you go, you absolutely have to save room for dessert and get the suspirito limeña. read more

Peruvian Chinese Fusion. Expensive. Good pisco collection ... But you really want to save your pisco for after dinner. Taken raw it will blow your mouth out for food during the meal. The ceviche is ho hum. The Chinese food is "that's nice dear". So why exactly is this restaurant five stars? Two Destination Dishes. The Pescado and the Chocolate Torte. The Grilled Fish is small. It costs over seventy bucks. In theory, the fish ought to be a huge negative. Until. You. Put. The. Fish. In. Your. Mouth. * * * OMG. Everyone at the table just stopped everything they were doing and went mad over the fish. Nothing else on the table mattered. We each got maybe three forkfuls. (It was a large party). Those three forkfuls were the best things I ate in the entire trip to DC. Imagine they made a fish out of butter. It was as light and good for you as plain broiled fish. It was as golden and redolent as the British popover of your dreams. I have never had any fish like that. The taste was so warm and expansive, that it didn't matter that the fish itself was small. The number of bites we had were just right. That was a fish to remember. * * * The chocolate torte tastes like no chocolate torte you have ever had in your life. I thought they worked tea into the batter or into the butter creme. Rethinking the matter once i was sober, I actually think the distinctive flavor came from the macambo nut crumble they serve on top of the cake. Some of the topping flavor works its way into the cake itself ... And the flavor also stays in your mouth allowing the taste to cumulate as you eat more and more cake. Eating more and more cake can be a fine idea. I recommend it here. * * * This is not a restaurant to go to on a budget. It is also hit or miss. With slightly different selections, I could have been wondering why I bothered to come here. Some of this mix between amazing and meh can be see in the Yelp reviews. The reviews run hot and cold, the way the food runs hot and cold. But when the food hits one of its peaks, Ou la la la la la la. And add a few la la la's to the end of that. The winning lottery tickets here have huge jackpots. read more

Tried China Chicano for the first time recently - The service was great! Although we walked in at a crowded time, they were able to seat us outside within minutes and it happened to be a great day for outdoor dining. The ambiance was also very nice. The restaurant is beautifully decorated inside and there seemed to be several unique seating options to choose from for groups/larger parties. The drinks were good but I think a bit small for the prices. But it's downtown DC, so what can you expect. The food was a little underwhelming for me. We ordered the dancing yuca and the concolon. The dancing yuca was good but the concolon was lacking in flavor. They do bring it out tableside to assemble the dish - but I wish the sauces that it was made with had more flavor, or that they gave you extra sauce. The pork belly in the dish could also have been more caramelized. It was a filling meal but definitely not what I would expect from a Jose Andres restaurant. read more

China Chilcano - Concolon - Peruvian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Exotic taste and wonderful fusion of Asian and South American flavors! Cute interior design as well. Servers were very knowledgeable and understanding of food sensitivities and allergies! read more

China Chilcano - Dancing Yucca - Peruvian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

When we first sat down our waitress brought 2 glasses of champagne because we said we were celebrating something which we thought was very nice. Their pisco sours are what they're known for but I got the Bullet Train cocktail and it was a tad spicy which worked perfectly. My favorite dish was the pork and shrimp crispy wantans. The ceviche nikkei was also delicious, and the tuna tasted really fresh. The lettuce cups were also very good but we wish they had a little more chicken on them. Sadly the brussel sprouts had great flavor but were incredibly salty, way too salty to actually enjoy sadly. The desserts were delicious, especially the banana ice cream that came with our ponderaciones dish. I'm not sure if we'd be back because we tried everything we wanted to but I would definitely recommend coming here at least once! read more

China Chilcano - Szechuan Brussel Sprouts - Peruvian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I have been to China Chilicano several times and have always enjoyed my meals there. We went for lunch today and had the 3-course Lunch in Lima special. The Shishito Peppers were very well done; the Donburi Ji Song was super tasty; and the dessert, Suspiro Limeña, was great. The service; however, was not what one would expect. The server was perfectly pleasant, but she was very slow to greet us when we arrived, and our dishes, especially dessert, came out super slowly. It was as if at a certain point she forgot that we were there. She did apologize, but what should have been a reasonably quick workday lunch turned into a nearly two hour affair. I'll go back, but I hope that they improve on the service. read more

Ceviche is extremely good. very fresh. Service are good. the restaurant is nice with outdoor seating read more

China Chilcano - Ceviche de Vieiras y Sandia - Peruvian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This was my first José Andrés restaurant I went to, and I have to say it was a cool concept, although I didn't love all the dishes we had. The restaurant is very open and decorated well. We ordered: Shishito Peppers - 5/5. Seasoned so well and nicely grilled. Causa California - 3/5. Honestly tasted like nothing. Reminded me of baby food when it came to consistency. Papas a la Huancaína - 2/5. Not my favorite -- sauce was a little bland. Tam Tam - 5/5. My favorite dish. This was so good and the noodles were cooked perfectly! read more

China Chilcano - April 2024 dinner menu - Peruvian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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One of my foodie friends recommended this spot, so we stopped by for lunch. We were seated promptly and given menus. We decided to try the chef's tasting menu, but after asking for that, they told us that they gave us the wrong menu LOL. To start, hubby got a glass of beer and I opted for a passionfruit water. My drink was refreshing! Then we shared the ceviche clasico, siu mai, wontons, and crispy bao buns. I liked the fusion of flavors, but menu was limited during lunch. We walked to a nearby restaurant to get more food afterwards. read more

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Two of us enjoyed lunch at China Chilcano today. It was pouring rain on a weekday, and this place looked warm and inviting. I had the set lunch for $28 which consisted of siu mai pollo, tallarin saltado de verduras (chow mein noodles), and suspiro limana (sweetened condensed milk custard topped with soft and crispy meringue and a passion fruit ice. My cousin ordered the shrimp donburi. The prices were extremely reasonable for the tastiness that was delivered to our table. The service was very good. Our waiter, Franklin, patiently answered all our questions and all his recommendations worked out great. The space is very cute and cheerfully decorated. The Chinese, Japanese and Peruvian flavors blend wonderfully. I encourage people to learn more about the history of how these elements found harmony with each other. It took a long time. read more

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Service was bad. The msnager visibly showed frustration when we pointed to an empty table by the window to sit. He wanted to sit us at another place. Will never go to this place. read more

This was an interesting concept that fell a little short for me. Asian inspired Peruvian food or vice versa. Either way, the menu seemed to lack identity. We opted to stay with traditional Peruvian food and go for the Aji de Gallina. What is supposed to be a simple rustic chicken stew. It was good but not quite right. It was really thick with not enough potato, olives, or egg. It actually tasted like canned Sweet Sue chicken and dumplings without the dumplings. Just a bit disappoint especially at the exorbitant prices they charge. What WAS really good were the yucca fries. The mayo sauce they come in is outstanding. They also have really good Peruvian beer on the menu which is always good even at $8 a bottle. All in all China Chilcano just falls a bit short. read more

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China Chilcano is a Peruvian restaurant by the famed Jose Andres. Since this was Sunday brunch, my friends and I ordered light. The siu mais were surprisingly a standout. We ordered an assortment of siu mais - siu mai pollo, siu mai tradicional and siumai dorado. Siumai dorado is a traditional siu mai topped with quail eggs and gold flakes. The filling in the dumplings is juicy, not greasy and the flavor profile is clean. The gold flakes were a surprising touch. We also had camaron saltado maestro wong, lomo saltado and a few other dishes. We had a reservation because the place gets fully booked depending on the day. The ambience was warm and inviting. The servers were very attentive and would check in every so often to make sure we had everything we needed. For a Jose Andres restaurant, the prices were very reasonable. I would definitely be back for the dimsum and maybe try other dishes. read more

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Not too busy on Tuesday Dim Sum Happy Hour. Cheaper appetizers during dim sum. Some dishes still expensive value, but others were really good. Love the decor and the vibe. Great ambiance and art on the walls. Love the fusion. read more

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Another Jose Andre's restaurant off the list! It's beautifully decorated with Peruvian and Chinese/japanese influences. My boyfriend and I tried their brunch special (a selection of 3 dishes) for $34 per person (weekends only). Unfortunately the bao buns were sold out but we had the classic ceviche, yucca fries, Peruvian chicken stew, a burger, and a variety of desserts. Pricing wise it is a bit more expensive unless you go during a happy hour. Service was great. My boyfriend and I were in a bit of a rush so they were able to accommodate and pack some of our dishes to go as well. read more

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Excellent meal at a fantastic restaurant. Chef Andres went far above and beyond to provide lunches for the government workers during the recent shutdown. Much appreciated, and now I'll return to this location time and again. read more

my first jose andres so maybe i overhyped it in my head but it was just not as good as i thought it would be. pisco sour, salmon, and lomo were all 10/10, everything else was a bit of a miss for me personally. i was hoping for a bit more fusion. read more

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Such a cute and unique restaurant! We started off with the dancing yucca and it was good! I had never seen this combination of flavors, but we were pleasantly surprised. I didn't get a photo of concolon but it was really good. Def a lot of flavor, but I grew up eating Chinese sausage so I really liked it. The char siu platter was SO. GOOD. We also ordered the lomo saltado which was so good. Oh yeah and the drinks were good too! I had a pisco sour with the passionfruit puree and it was light. So glad we stopped by here before we left DC. read more

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the food was great, but unfortunately was tainted by the bad service. The ambiance was pretty typical for a peruvian asian fusion. The service was slow and unfortunately inefficient, insufficient, and quite rude. I asked multiple times for a straw and actually never got it. We as a table did not get food at the same time, we each waited 20 minutes individually for each persons food to come out. I was the last person to get my food and i waited almost an hour before my food came out from the first persons food and it's not like we were a big table, we were 4 people. Normally I would have excused this if our server came over and explained or apologized or at least checked on us, but every time we had to flag them over. Also, the pisco sours, which is a Peruvian drink, were not traditional so they were not very good. read more

I thought I would instantly love China Chilcano, but that was not the case. I'm still making my way through Jose Andres's restaurants, and this has been my least favorite. Our party of two ordered the pork belly, Ceviche de Pulpo. Dorado Siu Mai, and the Lomo Saltado. Everything was just okay. While the Dorado Sui Mai makes for a great photo op, but has very little flavor. The pork belly was the most impressive of all four dishes, but you'll need one per person. Our attempt to cut the pork belly down the middle was a success, but makes for a very small bite. The Ceviche would have been much better if served with something crispy. Maybe some crispy wonton chips, etc. Lomo Saltado was tasty and is slightly different from what you'll find in the traditional dish, more Asian flavored. It was served with a small side of jasmine rice. Fast and friendly service. The basic décor reminds me a bit of Jaleo. The only thing that really caught my eyes were the male/female restroom signs. I'm willing to get it another shot, but we just weren't impressed with the food and overall experience. read more

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Ah, I was excited to try China Chilcano since I've had great experiences at Jose Andres restaurants so far. However, this experience was not the best. My friends and I made a reservation a couple weeks in advance but it was not necessary since the restaurant was empty when we got there (early January, weekday)! We were seated on the left side on a wooden bench area. Upon sitting down and reviewing the menu, we realized there were a couple mosquitos flying around. I looked underneath the table and saw five more mosquitos chilling on my leg. We moved to another table but the damage was done, my legs were so itchy for the rest of the meal and I could not concentrate on the food! Why were there so many mosquitos in the middle of the winter in the restaurant? As for the food, I did like it. We got the Lunch in Lima experience. I told the waitress I had allergies and she gave me an allergy menu that pointed out what allergens were in each dish. Our server was also very conscious of my allergies and would tell me which dishes I should not touch. I got the Siu Mai Pollo, Donburi Ji Song (without peanuts), and the Pondaraciones de Kiwicha. The first two Siu Mai and Donburi were fine. They were nothing special. The dessert was amazing! I loved the mix of banana ice cream and chocolate ice cream, and the texture of the spiral cookie was fantastic. Our table also got the Concolon to share but with the donburis it was a lot of rice and carbs. It's really interesting how the restaurant is marketed as a fusion of Chinese, Chilean, and Peruvian... there was honestly the same amount of Japanese influence as Chinese influence on the menu. Donburis and Sashimi are Japanese. The dim sum fusion was interesting but did not stand out too much. I think the Lunch in Lima was a great deal but I would not come back. read more

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Service was very attentive and amazing! This restaurant has more of a Chinese and Japanese influence than other Peruvian places I've gone to. Not a problem as I love it all. The dishes were plated beautifully and the staff explained every dish that they dropped off. The restaurant is visually beautiful and just a wonderful place to meet after work. It was near a metro exit so the walk wasn't too far. It is also about .2 miles walking distance from The Capitol Arena so it made sense all the way around! read more

The brunch tasting and drink menu was amazing. Couldn't choose without help from my server I went classic Peruvian for the experience and cocktails were top-notch. The ceviche was a totally different style than I am used to, but the fish in the sauce were excellent a little crunchy but worth the experience. I got Classic chicken stew and the flavors were amazing a little warm on the hot Summer day, but I would eat it again and again. read more

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I really enjoyed my lunch the other day at china chilcano. The atmosphere and decor in the restaurant is very eclectic, colorful and fun! The menu is a mix of Japanese, Peruvian and Chinese food with so many incredible options! I went with my boyfriend and we split 5 dishes. The siu mai just about melted in my not mouth and I loved every bite of the! The fish ceviche was incredible! I really enjoyed the table side presentation of the Concolon. I have never tasted something like this dish, it blew me away. Although I personally found it slightly sweet I would recommend anyone to get this dish! read more

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This place was decent! Stopped by for restaurant week to try a few dishes. I really like the Tam Tam and Dancing Yucca. They also give you pretty good portion size for the price! Most meat/fish dishes don't skimp on the meat so that's a plus! read more

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expensive but the yucca fries were so delicious, we couldn't stop eating them. the sauce was amazing and so tasty read more

China Chilcano - Peruvian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had dinner here with two friends. The food was tasty, but portions are small and I don't think the waitress really gave us a good sense of how much to order. I left hungry. read more

food is delicious and came out quick. drinks were good, they have happy hour. they kept our water glasses filled. one of the employee kept walking around and taking plates and glasses off our table without us being done, at least ask before you just take something away. seating is pretty crowded and tight read more

First time trying this restaurant During the DC restaurant week and it was amazing. The service was good, food was great, very nice ambiance too...like what they had to offer during their restaurant week menu read more

Good food, great service, and a cute interior. A fusion of China, Japan, and Peru. Highly recommend the ceviche and the dumplings. read more

China Chilcano - Aeropuerto with pork belly - Peruvian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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If you haven't noticed from my previous reviews, I'm a huge fan of Jose Andras for his food and his humanitarian work. I'm a supporter of his charity, World Cental Kitchen, which helps people in areas experiencing war and strife. I'm also lucky enough to live in a city that has five different Jose Andras restaurants - Zatinya, minibar, Oyamel Cucina Mexicana, Jaleo, and China Chilcano. Three of them are located in my neighborhood so I am definitely spoiled for choice. The interior was colorful, roomy, and festive. I especially liked the mural on the back wall featuring what appeared to be a blue and yellow close up of a beautiful woman with an intriguing look in her eye. She looks like she knows something we don't. :-) I'm one of those people that prefers to eat at the bar if I'm alone or with only one person and this was one of those times. My dining companion and I took seats at the empty bar area around 5pm. I'm glad we did, because 45 minutes later the bar was full and there were people waiting to be seated at the bar and at tables. It was Happy Hour (Mon-Fri from 4-6) and there were several interesting looking choices for food and drink. We decided to have a white wine and went with the Caballito de Mar. It's now my new favorite and only $7 during Happy Hour. We also had the Kam Lu Wantan (dumplings -$5) and the Ji Song Jifero (chicken stir fry - $10). All of the appetizers were delicious, and the wine hit the spot. Before I forget, the bartender (Hector) was the best and made some wonderful recommendations! You might want to try his Pisco Sour. I should also mention that on Wednesdays, wines are 50% off on bottles. We had a wonderful Argentinian white for $20. Try that anywhere else in DC, I dare you. For our mains, I had the Camarón Saltado Maestro Wong (Pacific wild shrimp, fermented black bean, wood ear mushroom, spring onion, rice - $23), and my companion had Tam Tam (Hand-cut wheat noodles, spicy pork, peanut, ají panca - $16). My dish had more and larger shrimp than I expected but I'm glad it did because it smelled and tasted so good that I ate it before I remembered to take photos. My companion had the same issue. Oh well. Guess I'll just have to go back and have it again! Do yourself a favor and give China Chilcano a try. NOTE: After eating here, I was curious about the Chinese/Peruvian connection, so I turned to trusty Wikipedia and this is what I learned... "Recent Chinese immigrants settled in Peru from Hong Kong and Macau in 1997 and 1999, owing to fear of those territories returning to Communist rule, while others have come from other places in mainland China, Taiwan, and southeast Asian Chinese communities, including those of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines. Many Chinese Indonesians came to Peru after anti-Chinese riots and massacres in those countries in the 1960s, 1970s, and late 1990s. These recent Chinese immigrants make Peru currently the home of the largest ethnically Chinese community in Latin America." read more

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My dad and I came for restaurant week and it was the best choice. He loved it and so did I. Our favorite dish was the Ji Song Chifero which is basically chicken lettuce cups. The way it looks doesn't give the way it tastes but it tastes so damn good! All of the good was killer tbh! The dumplings were so good. I will be back for all day dim sum on Tuesdays for sure! The service was quick and friendly and she gave great recommendations! I love the interior of the restaurant with displays of all cultures that are incorporated into their food. Don't walk run to China. I will be back to try different items on the menu as well. read more

What a great experience at our dinner tonight. A busy Saturday evening were we only waited about 5 minutes for our table. Totally expected. We were promptly sat at a very nice table. We got it through our meal by Jessie this evening. We started with a pisco sour and a Japanese run concoction which were delightful. Our food came out in beautiful sequence. We started with the wonton with sweet chili and the salmon tiradito. Fresh and fantastic. I'm a little sensitive to chili, but these just had the right amount of heat. Next we had Camaron saltado and char su platter. Amazing! We finished with the passion fruit marciano and the suspiro limeña. The suspiro was not my favorite as the flavors were a bit too competing for me. Service was perfect and the wines by the glass finished complemented the meal nicely. All in all with such good service by Jessie and the rest of the staff, it was one of our best meals in DC. Hope to be back to try some of the other menu selections. Gracias a todo! read more

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Wow this place was amazing! We ordered the tasting and well drinks paring. The service and ambiance was incredible. We sat facing the street so we were able to people watch which is one of my past time favorite things to do. The seafood was delicious and not overdone! We had the octopus ceviche and it was to die for!! One of my favorites was the noodles, they were so tasty! The waiter was so knowledgeable and made sure we always had water and drinks. I highly recommend you make reservations- because this place is booked solid! read more

China Chilcano - The window from our table - Peruvian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Everything was delicious, as a Peruvian I recommend this restaurant. The service was good but the food was amazing. Clean, the decoration of the roof was great 'Lineas de Nazca' a place to visit in Perú. read more

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I've been here twice now and both times have been a great experience. I like how this restaurant, like many of the other Jose Andres restaurants, have great food and vibes. Came here on a Saturday and it was pretty busy, but had made a reservation so we were seated promptly on arrival. The dishes are the right size for sharing. The dancing Yucca is a favorite that I recommend. read more

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