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    New Big Wong

    3.0 (665 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Leonard L.

    My wife & I came here for a late dinner. The food tasted good. The service was good. The atmosphere was a bit hole in the wall. But it reminded me of my childhood in Oakland Chinatown. It was not cheap in price but it was authentic.

    Fried Dumplings
    Jon T.

    New Big Wong was a total surprise for me as I was just wanting to find something quick to eat in DC Chinatown. Well looks can be decieving as this is tucked away in a downstairs basement front. Open entering in, there are many tables for you to sit down on, and generally you are served water and the menu right away. If you like chinese food, then you know what to expect here. I wanted something simple, so I got dumplings and chicken fried rice. Their fried dumplings are more of the same fare you get anywhere else. It's greasy, it's savory, and it'll keep your stomach happy. Just make sure to dip it with soy sauce. The chicken fried rice was gigantic when it came out. I think it's more of a family style dish to share with, but of course knowing me that's not something I can accomplish eating on my own. The fried rice was perfect, I don't really have much to say is, I wonder how it'd fare if I went during late night hours instead. This is a solid place to check out. I highly recommend checking this place out!

    DON C.

    Small, lowkey & nothing fancy but packs a mighty punch on their dishes! Hidden, in the basement of a chinatown business front...is New Big Wong. It's been around in downtown DC like forever! Be careful when driving are looking for this place because .... one blank of an eye while driving down the H Street Chinatown area, you might miss it. It's just that in assuming... especially at night. lol. The food is delicious and the prices are very good. The portions are big here too..... not to mention the meats & vegetables used are always fresh. My go to and one dish that is always on realest and that this restaurant is famous for is the "Dry Scallop Fried Rice" dish! It's one of the best. It comes in one size and is loaded with shrimp scallops crab meat ....& lot of flavor! The Peking Duck dish is another favorite of mine from this restaurant as well. On any given day, you will find the restaurant pretty crowded which is a good sign, but both carryout and dine in available if ever in the area. This restaurant tends to get a lot of Uber eats DoorDash orders I noticed as well. I definitely recommend if you're looking for authentic Cantonese cuisine and good Hong Kong fare..... that is on an American-Asian carryout vibe ..... This is your place! Most meals are roughly around $15 to $20 and the servings are huge. Worth every penny.... Go here and thank me later!

    David M.

    Excellent service and very good Chinese food. They open late night so that a plus. Staff is quick and friendly. The eh don't take no bs though. Come eat and pay. Lots of party people late night enjoying their Chinese food. Big menu and cozy place. Their soy sauce chowmein is the best. I like the crispiness texture. We came here twice during our trip to DC. Late night of course. Come hungry, leave happy. One of the few places open late and is authentic.

    Gloria M.

    Perfect late night spot! Came in after a concert and ordered the lo mein, fried rice, and general tsos chicken- everything hit the spot.

    Seafood Ramen (Noodles and toppings, broth not pictured)
    Chelsea C.

    Do not sleep on the noodle soups. The portion was incredibly generous and diverse in their seafoods. I got gigantic scallops and just poached shrimp. This was a takeout order, but the noodles were just par cooked so that by the time it reached me they were still separated and bouncy. They did not skimp on the bok choy so it felt super healing to have in the colder months. And the broth was golden, clear, and incredibly umami. The delicate seafood flavor really carries this dish, and the fragrance of the white pepper really shines through. I love a classic noodle soup like this. When its this well executed, its hard to come by in DC.

    Hot & Sour Soup | 酸辣汤, wonton chips
    brandon y.

    I was in DC with my wife for her conference. I was craving late night american style chinese food. I stumbled upon this place and it marked all the check boxes. The fried rice had plenty of scallop strands and shrimp, the beef chow fun had plently of wok hei, and the hot and sour soup was hot and sour. The mu shu chicken was really salty. Everything must have had tablespoons if msg, because I drank gallons of water when I got home, but it stands for make stuff good. It's not the best, it's not the worst. The lady there checked on us frequently. I don't know why DC chinese food is so expensive. It was like $20 a dish. That would be like 12-16 on the west coast. But whatever.

    Mark Nowell M.

    Ok there is no utensils!! So what are we going to eat it with? Hands?? Order here through door dash. The food is not even good. The portion is too small for 20 bucks entry. No soy sauce or chili on the Steamed or Pan Fried Meat Dumpling the Wonton & Noodle Soup Hong Kong Style | 云吞面 has 4 wontons with 1 cup of soup. The Sautéed Snow Peas Leafs with Garlic 大蒜豆苗 does not taste anything and it cause 20 bucks!! Come on now!! What is this? Will not order here when I visit DC again!!

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    Taylor T.

    Warning: Egg roll has shrimp & meat in it!!!! There wasn't an explanation on the menu, so I assumed it was veggie egg roll, but I was wrong. Orange chicken was delicious though!

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    I do not recommend this place at all. I got food poisoning from their food. The quality of the food is very poor. Don't go there.

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    The fried rice is extremely delicious. You can def taste the wok! Beef Chow Fun, bomb. I would most definitely eat here again.

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