There's definitely a reason why Da Hong Pao Restaurant is always booked and busy 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! read more

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I came in for the dim sum. The place was empty which is rare. I sat at the bar and was greeted immediately 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. read more

Da Hong Pao - Salt and pepper 150. Salt & Pepper Fried Fresh Squid with Chili - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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--Location/Parking-- Located off Logan Circle in the busy 14th Street NW which is a popular street. I took the metro, but because of the popular street location I believe there was only street parking. --Ambience-- Chinese restaurant in the heart of DC without having to travel outside the city. This has all of the authentic Chinese food without having to go to Chinatown, which I researched is one of the best. Décor is like all other Chinese restaurants, but people come for the food and not the ambience. --Service/Staff-- The front hostess and waitress was awesome and friendly. My only concern was I had a small party of two and was seated at a big table. I didn't choose the table; it was what I was directed to. After ¼ of the way through our meal, I noticed that the late breakfast crowd was coming in, and lines were starting to form at the front. My only con was that a tall Asian man who probably was the owner was yelling near me and kept looking in my direction on such a small party at a big table. I could only guess since I believe he was speaking in Chinese, but his demeanor told us to hurry and get out because our lunch was ruined because of this rude service. --Products-- Food was awesome 5 stars, see above on the service. --Overall-- I am torn on my bad experience. I would go back if I were in the area if I wanted dim sum, but I probably would try other local cuisine before venturing back. read more

It is so sad to see a classic close down. Huge fan of the tables they have set up across the restaurant. We had a group of 11 and we were seated quickly and our table had a lazy Susan which made the dining experience so enjoyable. The menu was expansive and easily the largest i have seen. The food was great! read more

Da Hong Pao - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Sad to see them close. Ordered takeout from here for the last time... fried rice was great , general tso's, and the roast duck. read more

Da Hong Pao - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is always good. The service is always great! They are able to host larger parties. It was kind of loud because there was 2 large parties. But I love this place. Especially during the day because the dim sum menu is much larger! read more

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Dimsum in DC I believe it could be a lot better Siu mai is the only good dish. Ha gar was okay Chicken feet and duck were super salty that I couldn't finish Xiao long bao was not good at all 3 stars for the service which they were friendly and nice The store was typical Chinese restaurant style. Overall I wouldn't come back read more

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I had no intention on getting this today and I'm so happy that I did! I got the special fried rice and the Peking duck and everything was so amazing! The rice is a seafood fried rice with shrimp, and scallops. So good! The location is nice and clean with plenty of seating, they also have a full bar, and the staff were very friendly. My food came out very quickly and it was so fresh! Can't wait to revisit because they have a huge menu and I love Asian cuisine. Street parking, make sure to pay because the meter maid was out. read more

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I love dim sum, and I was so happy to find that this place has a wonderful selection. I ordered several dishes and loved them all. I think my favorite was the shumai, but the crab balls were fantastic, as well. The staff were polite and friendly. The food came out quickly. This place is good for lunch, for small and large groups (there's a lot of space in the restaurant). The menu is very large (there are so many choices besides the dim sum). If I'm in the area again, I will definitely eat here again. read more

Da Hong Pao - Dim sum! - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food 3.5/5.0 Service 2.5/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 3.5/5.0 Decent dim sum spot in a city with not that many options for dim sum, or even Chinese altogether. And do note that I've only come for dim sum. It's ok, perhaps one of the better options without going further out from the city center, nevermind swimming up the northeast corridor. read more

I was told by my daughter,who grew up going to authentic Dim Sum lunches for Sunday lunch , that this place was legit! So I called in a Togo order for my lunch while visiting Sunday. The order was done faster than I could get there 8 blocks away. Packed well and when I asked for chili sauce and other condiments they were right on it. I was served by mom from China and her American daughter. I liked chatting with them as the daughter was sweet and our translator. The win ton soup was a smaller size than I wanted to order but prefect for a one or two person share item. Just order more if you want family size as it's only $4.95! Wrappers were thicker than I and my daughters use but it was still pretty good and tasty. The hargow, shu Mai, and such really standard quality. And the bean curd rolls fantastic with a great thick gravy. Priced pretty good I think as things seem a dollar or two per item than in the Seattle area Legit! I'm not saying it's the best ever but very good and I'd go back in a minute! I've seen other reviews stating best Chinese in DC and that might not be a bad analysis? I'd like to try there other entire dishes and such before I'd say that but from what I've had over the last 5 years there it's possible. I have noticed that non fusion, authentic Asian cuisine is getting better again with new choices in the District. Why would you buy food out of a dirty corner hole in a wall when you could go into a clean, real restaurant with quality food and kind service? read more

Da Hong Pao - Front entry on 14th - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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MUST-VISIT dim sum spot in DC! Everything is ordered from the menu rather than carts, and every dish comes out hot and fresh. The service is fantastic, and we will most definitely be back! read more

Da Hong Pao - Broccoli, birds nest, shrimp dumplings, soup dumplings, shu mai, chive dumplings - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We love dim sum, so this place seemed like it was right up our alley. They had a great selection of standard dim sum menu selections, so we chose some of our favorites. They were good, but we've definitely had better. read more

Da Hong Pao - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The best place for dim sum!! I first came here with my sister-in-law, who is Chinese. She said this was the most authentic, tasty and well priced, and she was right! We loved the food!! They have all the classics and make really good suggestions if you are looking for something that goes with one of the dishes you've ordered. The menu here does have pictures, which helps a lot if you're not familiar with the names of the dishes. The service is good, with the waiter being really helpful with suggestions, and making sure you have tea at all times, and generally what you need. The place is really spacious, well lit and cozy. I've returned here at least three times in the last month! I love it and fully recommend it! read more

I brought my parents here to try the dim sum just to see how it would compare to NYC. plus it was the new year and I promised them brunch. but this has been a great experience overall! they don't have the carts, but the food is good. it's not as good as NYC, but in the DMV, it's better than a lot of places in the area. read more

One of the only classic Chinese restaurants surviving in DC, they are a real gem. And right in the heart of all the action on 14th Street, the location is perfection. I hear they offer some great dim sum day and night, but we came late on a Friday and sat at their small bar to get a late meal. Although we enjoy sitting side by side, the space is large enough that you can walk in without a reservation and get a table without worrying. The menu is huge and full of classics. We tried the sliced beef with broccoli, sliced chicken with garlic sauce, and a small side fried rice. Upon ordering, they brought small complimentary dishes of pickled radish and salted peanuts. Definitely beats bread. A nice little treat to start. The portions here were perfect for two, but not so overwhelming that we needed to take any home. Even better - the flavors were on point. The meat was thin and tender, served atop a really nice sauce. The dishes are simple but executed well, so we were very happy. Best enjoyed with a tsingtao served in a chilled glass! And of course, it ends with a fortune cookie. read more

Came for dim sum, but the Char Siu had main character energy -- glossy, juicy, and generous. Chinese broccoli, sticky rice in lotus leaf, and shu mai were all delicious like they knew their supporting roles. The BBQ pork bun was a little too sweet for my taste, but hey, every cast has one quirky character. Washed it all down with a brut rosé because dim sum deserves bubbles. And shoutout to Aiven, our waiter was absolutely amazing service from start to finish! read more

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This is a solid choice for dim sum in the city. No carts here-- you mark off what you would like on an order form sushi-style. I thought I'd be disappointed in this aspect but it actually made for a much quieter less hectic experience than I'm used to. Particularly nice was that it wasn't packed at noon on the weekend like my usual go-to place is. The food was very good as well! read more

I'd say it's the best Dim Sum in DC. The ambiance and service are excellent. It used to be hard to get in but recently with less folks going to DC, things got easier. The food and the service are still the same excellent standard. I go there every chance I get. read more

The male manager told us that all of their beef stew with rice is supposed to be fatty, as shown in the photo, which gave me the impression that they do not use good-quality beef. When we asked for an additional table, the female manager responded, "You should be better prepared next time." I found that comment rude and inappropriate, and I told her so directly. The food itself was acceptable but significantly overpriced. More concerning was the staff's overall attitude, which felt dismissive and demeaning--particularly toward Asian customers who speak Mandarin Chinese. Based on this experience, I will not be returning. read more

Da Hong Pao - This meal is too fatty to be consumed. According to the manager, "the beef stew (here) is always like this." - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went to DC to visit my daughter and wanted to surprise her by taking her to a dim sum restaurant. After much research, these guys had the highest reviews so I made the reservation. I've been to alot of dim sum shops in NYC and Chicago and their food was always great BUT we always felt like we were having to rush. Da Hong Pao was so different. No, they didn't push carts, but this restaurant is so clean, sunny and my favorite, no rush! Our server spoke great English, as well as having the menu not only in English, but the explanations were perfect. I truly appreciated the training the servers had - so kind to answer questions and made us feel like we mattered to them. The restaurant is open and decorated subtly and modern. Cleanliness matters to them, it was obvious that they take time with details and that's the sign of longevity in the restaurant business. Restrooms were clean - and I have no inkling how people park in this busy area. There must be public parking garages around here, but we took the metro. Make the time to visit - you won't be disappointed! read more

Da Hong Pao - Dim sum! - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I like the restaurant. The dim sum is great. The prices seem really high. We went for lunch and the most surprising thing was the price. I think you may be paying for location and scarcity. The restaurant itself is nice. It was awesome to see one of the chefs folding dim sum right in the restaurant. I've suspected for a long time that because dim sum is basically the exact same everywhere, that it was all factory made. Seeing him make the dim sum really shows that it's real and freshly made. Nice work. read more

This might be one of my favorite spots to get dim sum in the US. I usually find most places that serve Chinese cuisine to be really oily, but the food here doesn't have that problem! I like the tea they serve with the food as well. Service was super fast and the restaurant has a clean interior. We were also able to bring our dog in here while we ate! read more

Da Hong Pao - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Our friends kept telling us that of all the restaurants along 14th Street, Da Hong Pao is one of their favorites, so we finally tried it, and yeah... I'm surprised and impressed. The prices are high, but you really can see where your money is going: delicate steamed dumplings that are huge and stuffed with seafood, crab dishes that are full of jumbo lump crabmeat. Vegetables that are fresh and treated with care. Fresh seafood including live fish and lobster. I can't complain. And the menu is packed with legit authentic specialties like abalone, frog, hand-pulled noodles and braised E-Fu noodles. Initial rating: 5 stars. We will definitely be back. read more

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They have a pretty good and robust dim sum menu! We tried the King Prawn Dumplings which was well portioned with a juicy prawn filling, however the wrapper for ours broke, which is not a great sign of the quality of dumplings. The Bean Curd Skin Roll in Oyster Sauce was a table favorite. It was generously filled with an earthy pork filling made of woodear mushroom and other traditional add ins that made it so intensely rich and lightly salted in the oyster sauce. Each bite was savored with that dish. However, despite this not being an carte type of dim sum house, we really enjoyed other things on their written menu such as their duck noodle soup. Broth came so rich and salty, and took on the flavors of the roast duck drippings, that you can see proudly roasting on the window. I think what made this restaurant feel so special was our waiter! He was so attentive and explained each menu question we had, he also came in with some great food recommendations which is how we selected the duck noodle soup. He made sure to fill our waters frequently (even if I had just taken a big sip haha) and asked how we were doing. He also recommended we try their house tea (Da Hong Pao) when we would traditionally opt for jasmine, and we are so glad! The tea the restaurant is named after is so exquisite and had tasting notes I have never gotten out of a standard restaurant tea. It was lightly sweet and almost chocolatey, such an interesting flavor that paired so well to cleanse our palette. Their menu is quite standard, but I am glad to see a lot of Cantonese cooking techniques shine in their written menu. They have a pretty good dim sum program, but I think giving their menu a try. Each dish seemed prepared in that special Cantonese style, and its especially tasty in that round table family format. Dim sum is pretty quick and brief, but with a restaurant this big, with all the table cloths and settings I feel its best enjoyed that way. Really glad restaurants like this are standing. This is a really great place that is deep in the city that still has that nostalgic elegance of a Chinese restaurant. read more

Da Hong Pao - 04. Bean Curd Skin Roll in Oyster Sauce - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Seriously. Another example of missing a gem right under my nose. Have worked in the area for years, walked by Da Hong Pao innumerable times, watched colleagues order from here and have never taken the time to try their dare. What a tremendous mistake. Recently was working late with a team and we needed to cancel our dinner plans and do take out instead. The consensus was Chinese so we chose Da Hong Pao. Everyone ordered a variety of dishes and each and every order received very positive reviews. Personal I opted for the Singapore noodles, the Bok Choy and Black Mushrooms and a small hot and sour soup. The soup was solid - but nothing really to rave about The bok choy and black mushrooms was quite good. Large whole mushroom caps on top of a bed of nicely sized baby bok choy. All in a rich sauce. Tasty and really filling The Singapore noodles weee my favorite. More than a little Taste of curry - without venturing into the overpowering level. A nice variety of shrimp and pork, and a level of spice that added just the right amount of heat. While I would prefer more spice, I also know that Singapore noodles are not meant to arrive spiced to my level of preference - that's what the side of chili oil is for! If you are looking for a solid Chinese option - one that is located a few blocks away from DC's Chinatown district - Da Hong Pao is a very good choice. read more

Da Hong Pao - Singapore noodles (the star of the trio), bok choy with black mushrooms, and hot and sour soup - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Located in Logan Circle. This area was hoppin'. The food was meh as i think it stays in a warmer and then they bring it out. $6.75/dim sum dish. I saw a waiter sleep on the circle cushion area. read more

solid place for dim sum. though i'm not from the area so i wouldn't know if there are better places. savory options were good but the custard buns were dry. ambiance was okay but there was an annoying gnat read more

Da Hong Pao - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This clean, spacious restaurant is on a busy street. Parking is difficult, but we found a spot a couple of blocks away on a Sunday. Its location is convenient to public transportation. Service is fast and done with a smile. We had four people and ordered about a dozen dim sum items from a sheet. The skin on the veggie dumplings was a bit thick. The steamed ribs were succulent. The crust on the custard tarts (Dan Tat) was not up to par, neither was the breading on the steamed pork buns (too thick). The siu mai (shrimp and pork) dumplings were good. The pork wrapped in bean curd skin also was very good. The Malaysian sponge cake was new for us, and we liked it. The sticky rice needed some sausage and some more meat, but it was a favorite. Everything else was about average. Lunch for four with tax and tip was $116. read more

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This is our third time here. Pretty decent dimsum. Probably one of the best siomai and chicken feet! We love coming here for brunch everytime we're in DC. My kids like their pork buns and roasted pork as well. read more

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Food was decent, but pricey for what it was. My ratings of what I tried: - Shumai: 5/5. Good flavor and size - Peking duck: 4/5: Good flavor & tenderness - Soup dumplings: 2.5/5: Had very little soup in them, and weren't too flavorful. - Bok Choi & Oyster Mushroom: flavors as expected, but it was tricky to eat because the bok choi & mushrooms were so large. We asked if they could cut them, but they said the best they could do was bring us out dinner knives, which didn't cut too well. I likely wouldn't return, but it does the job if you're craving dim sum. read more

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4/11/24 Had to have Dim Sum while in DC It was like the old dim sum places in NYC! Turns out it's because most of the staff is from NYC, hehehe Tripe Never had it this way. It's good Chicken Feet The only complaint is that they were cut in half, so more bone fragments. But taste great. Sticky Rice It needed more meat but was good Shrimp Roll Ah, memories of my childhood in NY Chinatown Eggplant Stuffed with Shrimp This is good Crispy Pork So crispy! Delicious Roast Duck This skin was crispy been forever since I've had crispy skin on the duck Salt and Pepper Squid Usually avoid ordering this because it's usually gummy. But this was delicious Definitely come back next time we're in DC read more

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I found this restaurant walking near my hotel. I went in for lunch and found the restaurant nearly empty. I was seated at a table near a front window. The service was excellent and the food was wonderful. I made three dim sum choices that were all excellent. read more

Da Hong Pao - Dumplings - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My friends and I wanted dim sum before exploring the Washington D.C. area. We chose this place because it's very close to the Washington Monuments. When we arrived on a Saturday morning, we were concerned it might be crowded and there would be a wait, but that wasn't the case. Instead of traditional dim sum carts, they use a piece of paper where you write down which dim sum items you want. My friends and I ordered a variety of dim sum items, and they were all excellent. I would definitely recommend this place if you're craving dim sum and planning to visit/tour various areas in Washington D.C. read more

Da Hong Pao - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Solid dim sum and very consistent. We typically get it delivered on weekends and everything is always hot and fresh when it gets here. We've tried other places but keep reverting back here due to the consistency. read more

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Very cute restaurant with an inviting dining room. Excellent service, generous portions of tasty food. read more

Da Hong Pao - Ma Po tofu - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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They've got the head on shell on Hong Kong style giant prawns (避風塘炒蝦) which is just great. I had their Hong Kong style crab last time but I guess June isn't the season. Also got half a Peking duck, very nice (bone in). Ordered for self pick up on their app called MealKeyWay. Food was ready and well packed very fast! Nice ambiance inside (not loud). See my photo. read more

Our favorite Dim-sum place ever!!! Every time we come and visit DC once a month from Virginia Beach, this is our favorite place to eat all the time. Food is amazingly delicious!!! We love it! read more

**13-person party review** When our large group rolled in for dinner, they were very accommodating. The restaurant was already very full on a Friday night, but luckily we got one of the big tables. They brought over more seats, plates, and utensils for us as we settled in. Throughout the meal, the service was great. We had one round of dishes and they happily took another order for our second. The food was good. If you want a range of Cantonese food and dim sum (all day!) in this area, this is a decent option. From the fried rice to the chow fun to the salt and pepper squid, they did my favorites well. It's great to see so people sitting inside, carrying away takeout, and supporting this business. This visit was my first since before the pandemic, so I'm glad it has stuck around and is still so popular. read more

Da Hong Pao - Our first round of food - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My friends and I have been frequenting here for a couple of years now and we always enjoy the delicious food. The twins, Donna and Diama, have always been firmdly and accomodating and know exactly what we want! Da Hong Pao is my favorite Chinese restaurant in DC!!! read more