Im so mad at myself for taking this long to eat here. The food was amazing. This is the first Chinese restaurant in DC where I was asked if I wanted white or brown sauce for my meal. I've only been asked that question in NYC. The restaurant was clean and the wait staff was very nice and eager to answer my questions about the menu. I'll definitely be back. read more

Chinatown Express - Co6 Scallops with vegetables (white sauce) - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is always my go-to spot in Chinatown! The service is always great and the food is excellent with great prices. This particular time we ordered a whole duck (which they breakup for you!!!!) very tender and deliciously crispy skin, garlic green beans, baby bokchoy (A STAND OUT!!!) and the salt and pepper pork (a little too salty but also so addicting) Rub your full bellies and laugh with friends over some hot tea :) Support DC Chinatown!! read more

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The food remains respectable. However, the last time I was in, there was a change in atmosphere. At CE, fish tanks are found at the front area, to showcase their live seafood offerings. As I looked at them upon arrival, a staffer barked at me: "Don't touch anything". I was taken aback. The service that I received following this was equally as abrupt, too. I dislike lowering ratings, but the manner in which I'm treated is important. I admit that I miss Liu Shing, owner/patriarch, who was both maitre d' and supervisor for a long time. It was nice to converse with him. His hospitality infused the restaurant with good vibes. It seems his era is over. read more

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Came after a basket ball game one of the few places that was open . As someone coming from NYC . This food was very subpar and I was very underwhelmed. I got the shrimp chow fun. It contained a generous amount of shrimp, but the flavors fell flat. read more

Chinatown Express - Chili oil - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

There are only two things I ordered from this restaurant: roasted pig and the casserole. This time I ordered flank with turnips, it was tender, juicy, deep, thick,rich flavor super balanced with all the spices. read more

Chinatown Express - Flank Skin with White Turnips Casserole - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We were in the area for a hockey game at the Capital One Arena and came here for dinner. It was recommended by friends and when we walked in on Saturday at 5-5:30 pm, the packed place also solidified that this was a good decision. Ok. The roast duck is something to talk about. I've eaten roast duck ( Cantonese Style) all of my life. This was one of the most flavorful and juiciest pieces of duck I've ever had. We also ordered half Peking duck... because that's how we roll. I am used to the duck being served with the skin separated from the meat and with bao to place the goodies in instead of a pancake style. The next time I'll just try to order bao on the side. For a party of 4, and 4 entrees, we felt that the bill was reasonable. Especially as Peking duck is usually a big ticket item splurge! I don't pay attention to decor in a Chinese restaurant...I just care about the food! read more

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Authentic Chinese food with hand-pulled noodles, good vegetarian options! The stringy Singapore noodles with flavorful with curry seasoning and a mild spicy kick! The Veggie Lo Mein was a bit bland and dry, and wish it was more saucy. The crispy veggie roll was tasty. While both dishes didn't blow me away, the Singapore noodles was my pick of the 2! The portions are large, great leftovers for another meal! It's a good value - under $20 for a dish that doubles over for 2 meals. It's pretty quiet for lunch during the weekdays and don't need a reservation. The food is fast and you can be in and out in under an hour. It's a great, casual spot to grab some grub with colleagues! read more

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This place has been a Chinatown mainstay for years. Walk by and watch them making Noodles and dumplings in the windows. They recently reopened from a renovation and the place is nicer than ever. It feels cleaner and brighter. It's a full menu. The noodles are made in house. Some of the seafood is swimming in tanks by the door. The service is okay. The prices have gone up, but that's par for most restaurants in DC. read more

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Chinatown is a mixture of several older restaurants that have been trying to hang in there and many newer places (pizza, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Italian, grab & go). I like Lo mein and rice. Hubby usually orders a chicken dish. There are lots of decent items at this location. When I visit Chinatown, I appreciate being able to get an oriental dish. So many of the great places have gone out of business. Chinatown (Gallery place) metro is nearby. Stay alert. read more

This restaurant has been a staple to every DC chinatown visit. They have a very wide menu, making it a place for everyone. We enjoyed their hand pulled noodles and duck soup, although the broth of the soup was not as special. The staff was great at accommodating our large group of people. read more

Chinatown Express - N9 - Duck and wonton noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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--Location/Parking-- I stopped here because of its location, and I was exhausted from going anywhere else. I didn't see much parking, but street parking. --Ambience-- Typical low-end Chinese restaurant with its dated décor and run down upholstery. I would give it higher stars if I was seated near the front of the restaurant. My seating in the auxiliary section was not desirable since I was seated near a cheat plug in wall air freshener which I could not move out of the way and was stuck smelling cheap room air freshener which affected the food taste. --Service/Staff-- Since I was seated near the auxiliary section it was difficult to get a hold of my server. A couple of times I had to reach out to another waiter to help me with my order. --Products-- Food was nothing to write home about. I don't even think I took anything to-go because it was not appetizing as I thought it would be. --Overall-- I thought it was a hidden hole in the wall. I am willing to give it another chance. Sometimes 1 visit cannot truly judge the cuisine. Unless I am in the area, I would not go out of my way to come to this local. read more

Tried this restaurant over Labor Day weekend after seeing whole cooked ducks hanging in a window out on the street. It was packed on a Sunday afternoon around 1pm. Service was quick and everything came out fresh and hot. The Peking duck came with thin slices of green onion and flour tortillas and was very flavorful. The leek and pork fried dumplings were different, with a thick doughy texture. The hunan chicken was perfectly spicy, and the chicken with mixed vegetables were in a gravy sauce that went well with white rice. The best item I tried was the roast pork noodle soup! The dish was flavorful and light. Definitely recommend trying the Hong Kong lemon tea! Ambiance was nothing special, just a normal Chinese-style restaurant. read more

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Oh my gosh this is some of the MOST prestige food I've ever had in my life. The little asian boy running around with food was very helpful but I think he had some of my noodles but thats okay since the big boy needs a big meal ;). I hope to see that little Garrin can be there to serve me my food as good as he did last time. The ambiance was immaculate because of how disgusting it was since i like it like that . Hope to see my little asian friend again with his cute little cheeks ready to serve me! read more

I've visited D.C. four times and I've found my way to Chinatown Express on three of those trips. Ok, the place doesn't look like anything special but looks sure can be deceiving. The food is so flavorful and they have a great selection of. dishes. Aside from some handmade noodles, how about Peking duck or perhaps a fish prepared right from the aquarium. The servers hustle with not a lot of space and the place is usually quite busy. Great food in the heart of D.C. Chinatown. I'm happy to make Chinatown Express a stop when in the neighborhood. read more

Chinatown Express - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Authentic food with excellent service! Food came out timely and the water pitcher was very convenient for refilling our glasses. read more

Chinatown Express - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The cost is expensive for medicine food. The general tso chicken had little to no flavor. The bathroom was horrendous. It reminded me of a dive bar bathroom on a Saturday night. It made me feel rly gross and made me question the establishment and its safety/health standards. Otherwise the service was fast. Wouldn't go back. read more

One of my favorite places to eat lunch in DC. Everything I have tried has been great. The service is good. I would eat here often if I lived in the area. read more

Chinatown Express - 09 General Tso's Chicken Combo - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I came here because I wanted some Chinese food and was headed to a Wizards game. Upon entering I was brought upstairs. I was given water and drinks by two very nice Hispanic staff members...but the other staff member who took my order was not friendly or polite whatsoever. I'm not sure if she was the owner but she was very rude. When I asked a question about what the food came with I was given loud aggressive attitude right away! I honestly should have walked out after that because i felt so awkward and upset after. The food was not what I was expecting and everything is way too overpriced for it to come with an attitude. Honestly, just Don't come here unless you want to be sad in multple ways. read more

Duck was outstanding. Nice people inside. Great location for event food before a game read more

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This is authentic Chinese cuisine with options for Americanized Chinese options. Service was excellent - especially since it was a full restaurant. When you walk in, there is a secondary dining room with extra seating - that was also full. A very good sign. Give this place a try. read more

Chinatown Express - Sampling of Duck, Pork, and Pork Belly - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Wish I took more pics of the food but everything was so good! We even had a talk with the owner afterwards and he was so nice and shared his story of the reopening after the fire. The service was great and food was great. read more

Chinatown Express - Roast duck - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food I ordered was not as good as I order from a fast food Chinese restaurant like Panda Express and the portion was small, although its cost was almost double read more

One of my favorite restaurants especially for roast duck noodle soup has reopened and the food is better than ever! I love their homemade noodles and the roast duck. We ordered dumplings also and they were excellent. The restaurant looks very clean and fresh and they have updated dinnerware. I'm so happy it has reopened. read more

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I'm shocked by the ratings of this place. This review is a few weeks overdue. After seeing the delicious looking Peking ducks in the window, I told my partner we should stop by. It was after a caps game so lots of fans were rolling in but this place is larger than it appears. We were seated in the main dining area. Though seating is a bit tight, we made it work. We ordered Peking duck and the handmade pork dumplings. This was my first time trying Peking duck and I must say wow. Both the duck and the dumplings were delicious. The skin on the duck was crispy and everything tasted light. Be sure to ask that your duck is served extra hot/warmed up a bit longer. The owner was super nice and friendly and staff was attentive. read more

Food was good. Service was good with food coming out quickly after ordering. Ambiance is good and quiet for a lunchtime meal. Definitely a good place to have good Chinese food read more

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My wife and I eat here each time we visit DC. Last year the place got an unplanned makeover because of a fire. The upgrades are nice. This evening we enjoyed our meals and the service was very good. read more

Came here for lunch on a weekend with a friend. We ordered their Shanghai steamed dumplings, kung pao scallops and vegetables mei fen (I.e., wide rice noodles). Total ca,e out to approximately $52. What's hot - Menu variety. There's something for everyone, including vegans. Variety of meats, seafood, veggies, and tofu. - Quality. Reasonable. Good portions. The kungpao scallops had a good amount of vegetables. Their mei fun (wide rice noodles) was decently sauced and had a good amount and variety of veggies, such as baby corn, tofu, broccoli, Napa cabbage, and snow peas. - Location. Conveniently located in Chinatown and is located near many other Chinese restaurants in the area, which is why my friend and I picked this location. - Price. For the portions you get and the quality, it's a reasonable exchange. - Payment. They take credit cards and will split the tab. That's not something every ethnic restaurant will do, because cash is king for many immigrant run restaurants. What's not - Quality. Their Shanghai steamed dumplings are lacking. The dough wrapper is too thick and there's absolutely no soup from the steaming. The kungpao scallops were lacking in number of scallops. - Service. It's not terrible, especially given that they're a staff of immigrants catering to a customer base mostly of tourists, which translates to meaning that service is not a priority. They're catered to volume. When we were finished and after we finished paying, they cleaned the table and thanked us (I.e., meaning we should leave and make the table available for other customers). - Layout. It's a cramped layout, so be prepared to bump into others. It appears they have seating in a basement area in addition to he main seating area. Final answer Not someplace I would recommend. Not bad, but have definitely had better. read more

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This place makes really really good delicious food, but the appearance and low maintenance of the restaurant don't sit well with the visitors. But you haven't done the Chinatown experience right, if you don't eat some duck and traditional Chinese dishes in a half basement establishment :P We got pecking duck, lobster, eggplants, rice of course and had a full on feast. Duck was so so good. The lobster with garlic sauce is exactly what I want it to be. The garlic sauce eggplant was pure joy. The people at the restaurant were super nice to us. But the restaurant does lack in proper maintenance and appearance. The entrance and front side is much nicer than the back room dining tables. But I am happy ignore all that for the delight of my heart and tummy :) read more

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We stopped here for dinner on a Friday. Didnt have an issue getting a table. We were seated in the back room, which is could use an update. The space was small so everything sounded really loud. Our server was fine. She came by, took our order, and food came out pretty quickly. We ordered lemon chicken, salt and pepper pork, and beef chow fun. Our favorite was was the chow fun. The noodles were not super greasy, they were soft but not overcooked and seemed fresh. It was cooked with beef, bean sprouts,and green onions. Lemon chicken was ok. The breading was a little on the thick side, but the sauce wasn't as lemony as I'm used to for this dish. The salty spicy pork was also ok. I liked the fry/cook on it, but the seasoning was inconsistent. Some pieces had more seasoning than others. Not bad for quick Chinese food. read more

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After 14 hours of being on airplanes and airports, I felt like a hot bowl of soup. Duck noodles? That should hit the spot! Well, sort of. It was "okay", and having come from a place with lots of Chinese places, based on this one dish, this place would be below average. Roast duck seemed a bit dried out, broth tasted almost beefy. Noodles were okay. Limited amount of veggies in it. But for the price of 11.95, I guess it was okay. A no frills, "what you see is what you get" place to have Chinese food... It is right across the street from the Marriott Fairfield Inn. A little sketchy area so I made sure I ate while it was still lighted... read more

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This was the only Chinese restaurant open in Chinatown at 11:40am-ish on a Sunday. I was also drawn to the big bold sign boasting hand-made noodles and the guy prepping the dough in the front window. (That and the blown-up newspaper articles from 2013 and 2016). I'm not sure about some of these high ratings, which just goes to show taste is very subjective. The dumplings seemed like a steal ($7.95 for 6) and it probably is because the wrapper was so thick there's barely any filling. The xiao long bao was served lukewarm, like it's been waiting to be served. The filling was tasty tho. Better to ask for deep fried dumplings, then they arrive warmer (who knows if they're actually fresher, though?) Hubs asked for roast pork noodle soup but instead of roast pork it was hard char siu which stained the noodles pink. The kid ordered won ton soup. The wontons were 95% thick wrapper with a sliver of filling and bland broth. Service was... questionable. We were greeted and seated by someone friendly enough, and I ordered the dumplings and told her we're still looking. Someone else came along to take our order (noodles and wonton soup), and asked rather rudely, "Just noodles and wonton soup? That's all?" After I told her we've ordered dumplings she walked away without a word. So what if we ordered only two things?!? Their prices are low but service is bad and quality is acceptable if you don't mind doughy dumplings with barely any filling. I feel terrible for this poor review but I can't in good conscience fluff it up. read more

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Chinatown Express is my go-to spot for a quick and satisfying meal. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfect for satisfying my cravings with every visit. Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

We were heading into the city and looking for a quick dinner before a concert. Such a good choice. Since we had plans, I tried not to overdo it because we couldn't take leftovers. I went simple and stuck with the stir fried fresh noodles with roasted pork, my wife had roast pork lo mein, we split fried pork and leek dumplings, and I had wonton soup. While the stir fried noodles weren't extremely different from the lo mein, I noticed some small differences. The noodles were more of a single portion while the lo mein was a larger, "share" platter. The lo mein had onions, where the stir fried noodles didn't. I also noticed the lo mein had a bit more of the wok hei smokiness. With that, they were all delicious. Large pieces of pork and the noodles had such a great chew to them. The fried dumplings were delicious! Good size and the right amount of dough for me (I like them with a little chew and on the thicker side.) The wonton soup was good with a clean broth, though the wontons themselves were a decent, standard wonton you'd see in a good takeout shop. I would love to go back and try more of their noodles. Maybe one of the soups on the next visit. read more

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I just paid 13.50$ for a chicken soup. The broth had less taste then canned chicken stock. I was disappointed. The place was nearly empty too. read more

I'm disappointed to write that my friend and I didn't enjoy our recent visit to Chinatown Express. The menu looked good outside the restaurant and there were a good number of people instead, plus we love when Chinese restaurants have fish and lobster tanks at the front, so we decided to take a chance and go in. There is an upstairs space that has more seating according to signs, though we were seating in the first level so I don't know how many tables are upstairs. The service was very fast, we were in and out in less than an hour. The waitress came up to us very quickly and we ordered steam pork buns, steamed chicken dumplings, combo chow fun, and the shrimp in cream with walnuts. The food came out very fast which was nice. But about half of the pork buns were dense while half were fluffy, and all of the chicken steamed dumplings were really dense and we did not enjoy eating them. The chow fun was good but was a little greasy, though the shrimp was good. We felt the total cost of did not match the quality of food, which was a bummer. read more

2... possibly 1.5 star I wish I could write in all caps, cause I wanna yell. This place is severely overrated! This is located in the heart of the tiny Chinatown, that DC claims. This is the restaurant that has the dead ducks hanging, which I don't recommend in getting. $49 for an old duck that's been hanging for days with flies swarming it, no thanks! Overpriced Americanized Chinese Cuisine. I ordered simple stuff. General Tsos and Sweet n Sour Chicken, sounds pretty simple right? Instead, I got some stale chicken tender chickens that was chewy and old, slathered its own sauce. Service was pitiful. Place needs a good scrub down. The fancy fish swimming in the tank, doesn't make the place any better. Prices are hiked up for what you get. My mistake for not checking Yelp b4 coming here. If anything, next block over, go to Tony Chengs. You'll have a better experience and get to see all the hall of farmers from DC on the wall, like Adrian Fenty fine self. Again avoid this place. read more

Chinatown Express - Nooo don't order sweet n sour chicken. - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is your typical small, mom and pop-type Chinese restaurant. It's very low frills - no big decorations around, a live fish tank right up front (as well as the ducks hanging by the window), tables packed together and a very efficient wait staff. This is the exact type of establishment that I grew up with; you'll find very similar service in Chinese cities. There are some complaints from other reviewers about the service: while it's true it's not your typical American friendly greeter, it's very authentic for a Chinese place: straight to the point, which I really appreciate. My regular order is the duck hand pulled noodle and the duck doesn't disappoint. It's excellent duck (though duck usually is) - and mixes very well with the flavor of the broth. I always savor every bite of the duck. I've had the dish many times and often, the noodles are bit overcooked and end up with a soggy/way too chewy texture so the star off is for that. But the broth and duck are excellent and the price is incredible. I would highly recommend to anyone, both local and tourist - I would especially recommend this for people looking for an actual Chinese place in DC's gentrified Chinatown. read more

It was raining and we quickly needed to get inside a place. Saw some people waiting for takeout and I asked them (the customers) what's good here. A Caucasian guy in business suits thought for a second and answered "everything." Well, that was enough to convince us, but we were wrong. The hand pulled noodles were good, but the place lacked heart. What I mean is the Chicken Clay Pot dish was filled with breast filets. Which is soooooo not how it's supposed to be. If I wanted breast meat I would've ordered a different dish. This is supposed to use chopped whole chicken, you know, bone and skin in, and what not. It was at the end of the day, perhaps they ran out of whole chicken, but they should've told us instead of just changing it up, for the much worse. We wanted to get Mantou to go and they were all out. The Youtiao we took to go instead were so oily and hard, they must have been sitting out for long. I'm beyond disappointed. read more

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I just love this little dive... I've been coming here forever. They have some of the best roast pig in town.. this is what I think about when I'm in Salt Lake! read more

Chinatown Express - Juicy Roasted Pig !!! - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food was good and so was the service. ambience leaves much to be desired. It's the people that make the experience not the place