They're the best "hole-in-the-wall" Chinese joint, in northwest. Their shrimp egg foo yung's gravy, tastes like a black grandma made it.

This place is cash only. They also accept Zelle, but that is a nightmare to deal with. You will find an ATM on site. There is limited street parking available near this joint. This place is a hole-in-the-wall and is always packed. It is located right down the street from Howard University. The staff there is friendly, and you place your order through thick security glass. To put their menu in simple terms, they offer Chinese food and wings. Their wings have limited sauces. I got the 6-wing meal with fries. I got Mumbo sauce on my wings and fries. You can also get the sauce on the side. It took about 15 minutes for them to prepare my meal. This restaurant is a strictly carryout joint and does not offer dine-in. My food was decent. The wings were flavorful and juicy. I recommend checking this place. I just hate cash-only places and wish that they accepted credit/debit cards. read more

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I've heard all the great stories about this place and was always on my bucket list. As someone who has lived in the district for over 10 years, I've tried mambo sauce at various places and was never really my thing. But hearing that this spot was one of the OG spots for mambo, I got it with my wings and fries and I gotta say, I'm turned. I'll have their mambo wings/fries any day. The reason I hadn't liked mambo before was the ones I've had were too tangy. Here it's more sweet, still tangy but doesn't overdo it. Service is what you expect from a hole in the wall and the clientele seem to be regulars. Cash only! read more

After doing a little research looking for the best mumbo sauce, this place came up a lot so myself and my kids took an Uber to get some. First thoughts it was small, but I was also excited because little corner places like that have the best food. We went about 1:30pm. There were about 5 people ahead of us, no eating area. Prices were fair, I forgot they only accepted cash so he gave me his Zelle info. There is also an ATM. The food was fresh and flavorful. The mumbo sauce was delicious! My daughter got the lo mein lunch special and my song got wings and fries. It was definitely worth the trip! read more

Howard China - 4 piece wings and fries with Mumbo sauce on the fries. - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is an HU staple. They have upgraded the inside since I was a student to where it is pickup only. The service is always quick considering they are almost always busy. The food is delicious, the portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. We love it here and come back every time we're in town! read more

Howard China - 3 piece with fried rice and mambo sauce on the side - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you went to HU, you already know! As my Homecoming ritual, I stop here before going to the yard!! Now my fam n love coming here. A few blocks away from the Mecca... bring cash! My must haves: Wings with fries + extra mumbo sauce!! .35 extra! Philly egg rolls with mumbo sauce for dipping!! Extra lrg house made ice tea n lemonade!! The owners are nice, I think the kids now run it, cuz its not the same owner of when I went to HU. read more

Howard China - HO-CHI ! - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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a dc institution. unfortunately the menu doesnt have a lot of good on it - stick with the wings, everything else is so underseasoned and lacks texture. cash only, takeout spot. read more

Hochi has some of the best mumbo wings in DC hands down. I'll be honest, I've really only ever ordered one thing here: the wings. And that's because they hit every single time. I usually get eight wings and fries, with salt, pepper, and mumbo sauce all over, and it's elite. Crispy, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're craving wings. I also grab a large half-and-half to go with it, sweet, refreshing, and the perfect combo with the food. I've been told to skip the Chinese food here, so I can't speak on that, but when it comes to wings, Hochi knows what they're doing. I recommend calling before hand cuz if you order at the counter you'll be waiting a while. read more

This place is always good. Definitely recommend for some cheap, good food. don't forget cash though! read more

Howard China - Wings and shrimp fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Staple of DC for years. I don't get here often but am always pleased when I do. A carryout doing its best in carryout. Get the cheesestesk egg roll and wings w/fries. Cash only, but there's two atms on site. Fast service. A perfect hole in the wall. read more

Howard China - the front window of a restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The de facto, mambo sauce and chicken place in the DMV area Baby!! Now it's just a matter of fried rice or french fries I love both

Hole in the wall, 1.5 inches plexiglass, no decoration at all but good affordable Chinese food. Howard China has been at this location over 40 years serving good food. read more

Hole in the wall place. It's small and it looks run down but let me tell you, this place is LEGIT! Best cheap Chinese place around the area. The Philly egg roll was the best I've ever tried and let me start with the chicken with mumbo sauce. It was fantastic, the chicken was crispy and hot and their mumbo sauce is fire. The portions were huge and it did not disappoint. Crab Rangoon were filled with goodness and crispy. This place is a bang for your buck. It's only cash only so be aware of that (ATM inside if needed). Overall, 5/5, it's cheap eats and great Chinese food. Best mumbo chicken w/ fried rice and Philly egg roll! read more

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5 piece and fries, salt pepper, mumbo sauce, fried hard. It's a simple hole in the wall in the middle of Columbia Heights. Cash only, takeout only. But when the itch for carryout comes, there's very few places that will hit as well as Howard China. It's a simple order, don't even recommend looking at the menu, just get wings, (fries or fried rice), mumbo sauce, fried hard. It'll satisfy any craving. read more

They always come in clutch with what I want. Any time u want chicken and mambo sauce this is where I go because they are also one of the very few carry outs that do old bay seasoning on your chicken as well if you ask for it. Just make sure you have cash because there is no cash app or other options. There is an atm inside the carry out but I don't know what it's giving so have your cash. read more

Ordered takeout from here and it was delicious!! I got the Shrimp Hanan and it was so flavorful and was a great deal for $7. I love that they actually put a good amount of veggies in it too. The food was ready within 15min and packed nicely!! The only downside is they only accept cash read more

Howard China - Shrimp hanan - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If I has to describe this food in one word: BUSSIN! Everything was so good from the crispy chicken wings to the French fries with the Mumbo Sauce on the side for your dipping pleasure. The platter is inexpensive, under 10$. Where can you find that now a days for whole chicken wings and French fries? I would recommend anyone looking for a cheap affordable bite to eat. Go on down to Howard China, you won't be disappointed. read more

Howard China - Chicken Wings and Fries - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Coming from the West Coast, I didn't know there was a difference in how people do Chinese takeout/carry out. I usually wouldn't order wings and fries at a Chinese place but now I will be every time I can! The mambo sauce is a game changer! The wings and fries are crispy and delicious. We also got Lo Mein and you can't go wrong with that. They gave generous portions and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back! read more

Howard China - Wings and Fries w/Mambo Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Decent portions, cooked well the mumbo sauce wasn't my favorite but not terrible. Fries were fresh and I enjoyed the fried rice. Still cash only so that makes it pick up only. Parking can be a pain and even if you call in the order you may still have to wait read more

On this edition of BIG SCHLIMS "Who got the best mumbo sauce" we have Hong Kong Delite (located at 3123 MLK Jr. Ave., S.E. Washington D.C.) Vs. Howard China (located at 2827 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington D.C.)!! . . . OK let's get to it both places have your typical carry out food. From cheeseburgers, to cheesesteaks, to shrimp toast, to egg rolls, to fried rice, Egg Fo Yung, General Tso's chicken, beef and broccoli...you name it...they got it!! . . . So from both places I copped 4 fried chicken wings, A Half Lemonade have ice tea drink, and french fries with saltpepper ketchupMumbosauce on the fries, and just Mumbo on the chicken. . . Hong Kong's wings were decent (they extra large wings), their fries were delicious, as well as their sweeter half n half. Their Mumbo sauce (what i went there for) was sweet, thick, RED, with a spicy kick to it (pictured $10 total). Their Mumbo had a "standard" Mumbo taste to it. . . Howard China's wings were STAMP!! Crispy, not super sized...what wings are supposed to be (from carryouts). Their fries, and half n half were delicious too. Their half n half wasn't as sweet, but you could taste the powdered ice tea mix residue, via it settling at the bottom of the pre-made ice tea cup. Their Mumbo sauce was sweet, with a hint of sour. It was definitely delicious!! . . . Hong Kong won this versus!! Their Mumbo sauce is what I know Mumbo sauce to be as a Native Washingtonian. It was just YEAH... Now Howard China's Mumbo was DEFINITELY Like That too!! But Kong's had that extra umpf to it. . . . On another note both places establishments we're not clean. I didn't feel welcome (greeted, ask how I could be helped, nor told how long my order would take), and their general disposition unpleasant. Places like the Uncaged Chefs, Kitchen Cray, and Hen and Fin also have wings Fries and Mumbo sauces. These places are welcoming, clean, and simply pleasant to be in. This is a no-brainer. That's it. #mumbosauceversus #bigschlimsreviews #saltpepperketchupmumbosauce #4wingsandfries #halfnhalf #Washingtondc #youmakethecall #thatsit read more

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The chicken with the mambo sauce is really good. The fried was nasty and stale. I recommend get the chicken only.

Solid Chinese. I paid 13 dollars for 5 wings with shrimp fried rice. When I first received the box the chicken was hot and the fried rice looked on par with most Chinese places. I bit into the chicken and proclaimed it as the best meal that I've ever tasted then realized that I was really intoxicated at that moment. I took the rest of my meal home and ate it the next day when sober and can understand it's cult following. I was able to take that plate and split it into two full meals which is a bargain for a struggling college student. read more

One of the best spots hands down for Chinese food. The general Tso shrimp is always a hit. Spicy broccoli with garlic sauce amazing and of course French fries with salt pepper Mumbo sauce hot sauce and ketchup. Slap. read more

Chicken and Mumbo was fire prices were right service was good. Whenever I'm in the area I will definitely be back.

Every time I come here for the last 20 years the food has been good each and every time. It's great for late night stops cuz that's the only time I do come. read more

Howard China - Chicken Wings w/ Chicken Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

They only take cash just a heads up because they don't make that disclaimer! Please be prepared so u don't waste ur time

Best chicken wings in the city! The mambo sauce is ok. The service is like any other carryout don't expect bells and whistles. This is a neighborhood chicken spot. read more

Quick take out meal. No ambiance and no frills. Chicken wings and rice were good. One man seems to be there every time

Hochi has been a staple to the Howard University community for yearsss!!! As a graduating senior I have come to admire their hard work, and their service. The food here is affordable, with 5-7bucks I dare say you can get a meal. There's not too many places like hochi anymore, if you're in the area stop by and get literally anything on the menu. I went with the classic chicken and rice special but their lo-mein, fries + mumbo sauce combo, and sweet tea/mixed drink are also pretty delicious. read more

Howard China - 3pc Fried Chicken and Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very Busy @ Lunchtime...Love the Wings with Duck Sauce. Best to call ahead...Have had other items as well, all good.

A good go to place after a late night that's fairly priced! The food is fresh (comes out HOT and is made to order), and greasy, and good. Can't go wrong with their wings and fries combo (~$12) but that's all I can really speak to. Always a line so clearly they are doing something right. Highly recommend calling ahead, but be prepared to wait regardless. Oh yeah did I mention that mambo sauce is EVERYTHING!!! read more

It was a lot better than I expected I'm a Maryland guy normally when it comes to Chinese food but when in Rome or in this case the city you gotta make it do what it do. I ordered General tso's and chicken fried rice. I appreciate the fact that there were actual pieces of chicken in the rice like nice sized chunks. I can't tell you how many times I've ordered chicken friend rice from a place and there wasn't a piece of chicken to be found. I would have to go again just to make sure this wasn't an anomaly... stay tuned. read more

Howard China - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hole in the wall . Bring cash . I travel From va to dc lol just for their steak and cheese egg rolls with mambo sauce all over . Call it soggie with a mix . Which is a lemonade slash tea. Soooo good . Don't go alone if you aren't used to urban areas . My number 1 spot for carry out . HOChi read more

They don't pick up phone, have to go in and order I'm guessing.. waste of space.. put another spot here

Good ole Howard China. I have always been a fan of the sauce at Howard China. What sauce? It goes without saying. I just haven't been eating there. The last time was August 2016. I know thanks to my cousin's facebook reminder. In between visits I pretty much stopped eating Carryout. I did a few times here and there but no nose dives. Just enough to get my feet wet. I had even been back a few times to get a bottle of water. I do know that because most carryouts sell 12 oz. bottles of water for a dollar. Howard China is not about heatstrokes so they sell 23 oz. bottles for $1.00. Hey, I love the simple things. So this last particular trip was like my previous ones. Wings and Fries, all saucualted. What sauce???!?!? It goes without saying on Georgia Ave. Quit playin! With Howard China's corner lot location and the amount of windows and the lack of A/C, I felt like I was in a broaster. I guess, I could have waited at the bus stop under the tree. But then, how would I know when the food is ready. Critical thinking in the Carryout named after but not affiliated with Howard University. Anyway, I spent only a split second admiring the renovations, cosmetic renovations. New sign with a nice logo and a new floor. I don't know how you live your life but I came prepared with wipes for my hands. There are tables in Howard China but, I mean, the cool kids don't eat at those tables. The food is made to order so it was hot enough to make it over to Girard Street Park. I'd never been but it was closer than Malcolm X but you might even live nearby so "nothing even matters at all." I give my most recent visit Four Stars. I find it terribly difficult to give 5 Stars to a place with bullet proof glass. China Wonder doesn't and they didn't even undergo a recent reno. Four Stars. read more

I had the chicken wings, fries with mambo sauce on the side. I requested some salt, pepper and plenty of ketchup on the fries. Wouldn't you know it! They fucked my order up. The gave me only two packages of ketchup with the fries, unbelievable. I'm glad that I requested the mambo sauce on the side because it was trash. I had to wait until I got home to enjoy my fries, which REQUIRED ketchup and my then, they were cold. Over all, the experience sucked. Typical Chinese restaurant that lacks respect for their black customers. Will never return, but I will give them one star overall. The service tanked one of the stars, which would have been two stars overall. Service is very important. Ambiance? There was none, unless you take in consideration the broken window in the waiting area. I would decrement another star, which would lower their rating to zero, so I would not consider the broken glass. A solid one star with hair on it! read more

Chicken with mojo sauce is 10/10. I really would have loved to have gotten the chance to eat more of this but my group ended up sharing. I know this is the first place I want to hit up next time I'm in dc. The fries, chicken and crab Rangoons are fantastic!! read more

They probably have a local neighborhood following, but I was disappointed in my first time purchase. Ordered shrimp egg rolls and although the cabbage was seasoned well there was not one shrimp in either roll. The fried rice had onions and bean sprouts but no other vegetables. read more

THIS PLACE IS HORRENDOUS. I tried to place an order for the lunch special and add noodles instead of rice (usually $1 upcharge) they told me it'll be $3 so i said ok I'll take it with rice instead i go to pay and he informs me they don't take credit cards!?! What modern buisness doesn't accept credit cards...ok so then he says there's an ATM outside and I ask if there's a fee and there is. Save yourself the headache and avoid this place extremely rude. I'm sure they will be closing soon. read more

They are slacking. Back in the day growing up it was the best! The chicken you must say fried hard. The pepper steak and onions are still on point. Just go to Eddie Leonard's they have been out since the 70's and never disappoint. read more