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    Sichuan Pavilion

    3.6 (1k reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan, Cantonese
    Open 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ma Po Tofu scallion pancake rice
    Jake T.

    I walked here from my hotel to order takeout for dinner with my family the other day. Overall, it was really nice. After placing the order with the front, I was asked to sit just wherever there was an empty seat which was really nice. The staff were all kind to me and it made the experience not too bad. The wait was a little long for the food, but it wasnt too bad overall, I think we were just hungry. We got a bit of food so I will just describe what I got since I didnt really try the other food. The mapo tofu was really good! I wish it had a little more numbing flavor but I just really enjoy numbing. The scallion pancakes were good too! and the Rice was made well. The food came out really hot which was a blessing since I had to make the walk back to the hotel. The ambiance of the restaurant was also nice. I couldn't really explore too much because I was getting takeout but it seemed nice and clean. Overall, I liked this place!

    Tova W.

    Went here for lunch. Street parking available or parking garage nearby. Entry into restaurant has stairs (didn't see anything for ADA). Restaurant has many tables with flexible arrangements to seat larger parties. Very busy when we came, so we waited a little bit. Food came out very quickly. The food was delicious. Will definitely be back to try the other dishes. The spice level wasn't too bad for someone who is ok with spice.

    Panoramic view from our table
    Scott W.

    Your favorite Yelp correspondent handpicked Sichuan Pavillion after gamely searching for a replacement for Tai Shan, his former Szechuan Chinese go-to destination when he used to frequent WDC during his Fortune 100 career. But the sum of too many unforced errors, especially in the hit and miss results with our dishes and lackluster service from the staff, compel a subpar, two-star rating. We ordered: Appetizers Hot & Sour soup and green scallion pancakes. The former was good- Hot and piquant, ideal for warming cold bodies after buffeting swirling winds all day. The latter was mediocre, perfectly fried on the top edges yet undergone and flaccid on the bottom; Entrees Chicken Lo Mein, Kung Pao Chicken and Orange Chicken. Of the trio, only the kung pao passed our test- Spicy, pleasing mouth textures commingling green onions, heat, 5-spice and peanuts. The orange chicken was oversized and almost sacharine sweet, with little to no heat whatsoever. The chicken lo mein was so so. The mood of the restaurant starts with a pleasing note, as you're escorted to your (comfortable) seats amid a cozy yet well appointed dining room...but it closes with a sharp, discordant note that ruins your meal. At 9:15pm, with a stated closing time of 10pm, my wife and son were presented with the bill and abruptly told "Time to leave" by our server. I've never had this happen to me in 35yrs of dining in 41 of our 50 majestic states and a handful of foreign countries! Even though I pride myself on being a generous tipper, I could not force myself to tip more than $7 on a $95 tab. Aggravated that my bride of 28yrs and adult son, who.is an ordained minister at George Washington University, were treated in such a brusque and patently offensive manner! You've been warned, fellow Yelpers, avoid Sichuan Pavillion, especially if you're within an hour of their stated closing time!

    Scallion Pancake, Lo Mein, String Beans Sichuan Style, Pepper Salt Pork Chop, Plain Rice
    Chelsea C.

    As per Yelp 3.5 Star Chinese restaurant rule, this one does live up to the expectation that its secretly amazing and worth a try. Seating was so quick and accommodating for our large suitcases and bags. We felt so well taken care of by the staff of sweet elderly people. They were very well equiped at giving descriptions of the food so you're prepared on what to order, and gave great recommendations. We love the expirence of these type of family-style restaurants because its such an intimate and communal style of eating that you just don't get at other type of restaurants, and that means something in a time where dining is so individualistic! We were three girls who walked in and they fed us like we were preparing to go to war, so safe to say generously portioned! The menu is vast and wide ranging so there is just about anything to fit your dietary needs or adventurous tongue. This is a great and safe restaurant to try the things you're likely unfamiliar with because of the homogeneous DC restaurant palette because they're probably prepared in the most classic and delicious way that they can be made. There's the safe options like lo-mein AND there is also Lamb with Cumin, Beef Tripe, and Duck. I want to reiterate that we're eating pretty authentic Chinese flavors that lean into fermented black bean, sour, and of course Sichuan (should you order those types of dishes) along with the typical Chinese-American flavors we expect out of a "Kung Pao" or "Sesame Chicken." Starter was the Scallion pancake paired with their chili oil which leans salty, spicy and briney from the addition of black bean paste (flavorful and smart addition to cut through the oil) which was crispy and automatic from the green onions layered between the fried thin dough. We had Lo Mein as our main starch which was cooked perfectly with bouncy noodles, crispy and fresh vegetables, and a distinct wok-hei flavor, Salt and Pepper Pork Chops which was so crispy and light but also with so much flavor bodied in their blend of salt/pepper (which for those who do not know, is an umbrella term for other spices such as 5 spice, white pepper, etc...), and String Beans Sichuan Style, which was flash fried and tossed in garlic, just like the famous Din Tai Fung version, only better, and well portioned. I'll come here and miss home. I'll come here when I want to be reminded of my family gatherings. I'll come here for the nostalgia of it all.

    Alice J.

    Came here for a group dinner. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. Service was friendly and prompt. They offered helpful suggestions of some of their nice dishes. They said they had New Year (soup) dumplings. Sounded good so we ordered that. Very nice indeed. Their appetizer dish 小魚花生 Peanuts with Dried Anchovy is great (with scallion). Their salt / pepper prawn (shell on) is still great as usual.

    Mapo Tofu Fish in hot sauce  Chicken in hot dry pepper  Sautéed spinach
    Velkin A.

    One of my favorite Chinese restaurants! Love their mapo tofu and fish in hot sauce. Food is always consistent in flavor and I know what to expect. Servers are very attentive.

    Buns and rice with the tea smoked duck
    Brian W.

    This was one of my favorite spots when I used to live in DC, so when I came back for a business trip, I had to get it. It's so hard to choose between the spicy fish fillets, the mapo tofu, the tea smoked duck, and the cold spicy chicken, but they are all great! I ended up getting the tea smoked duck and it was just as good as I remember! Tea Smoked Duck - This is probably my favorite menu item, though the other dishes I named are also extremely delicious. This duck comes battered and crispy with a nice smoky flavor and just the right amount of fat on each piece. Did I mention that it's also entirely boneless? It's so good - you take a piece of the juicy and crispy smoky duck and add some green onions, hoisin sauce, and wrap it in a nice fluffy bun and it's utter perfection. I will continue to come back here time and time again when I'm in DC! I did takeout so I didn't experience a ton of the service/ambiance, but when I used to live in DC, the waiters remembered me as a regular and I'd get extra buns free of charge with the tea smoked duck. It's been a while so they didn't remember me this time, but I always loved eating in!

    Pork Dumplings in Sichuan Sauce, chicken dry hot pepper, Roast Pork Fried Rice, Ma Po Tofu
    Billie G.

    This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in the city! I have been coming for years, the service is fast, the food is hot, delicious, and keeps me coming back! The Mao Pao tofu is amazing, I love the hot dry pepper chicken. The staff are very attentive. The inside feels welcoming and cozy like a true family establishment. This is my go to Chinese place in the city! I always take out of towners here too! I highly recommend you check out Sichuan Pavilion!

    Katie M.

    Honestly best chinese food I've ever had. Beef lo main was amazing and the scallops with black garlic were great too. The restaurant was really clean and the staff were friendly. Will definitely be returning

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    Omara R.

    The Crispy Duck was super flavorful i think it was brined over night with spices and herbs, it was super crispy and so delicious the sauce was not needed. The Beans Steamed Fish was funky in the best way possible due to the Fermented beans but the flavors were intense and spicy but not unbearable spicy. The fish was tender, flaky; and fresh!

    The pick up area and a bit of the bar.
    Dani G.

    One of my favorite places! I love coming here for lunch, but it's a yearly Christmas eve favorite. The service is always fast and the staff is always friendly! I love the unlimited tea! This place gets pretty busy but it's very old school/ traditional. My family loves the dry pepper chicken. Please be prepared for the HEAT! That thing is spicy! The salt and pepper shrimp is delicious. And we always get fried rice and lo mein!

    Kung Pao Chicken and Twice-cooked Pork Authentic
    Bill Z.

    Pretty authentic chinese food. Cozy vibe. Service was great. Respectful and gave free rice when I took leftovers home. Food had good portions and tasted great.

    Ma Po Tofu, Beef with Green Pepper
    Alice L.

    Favorite restaurant in DC for authentic, home style Chinese food. My favorite dishes are the ma po tofu and beef with spicy green peppers. Warning that both of these are pretty spicy. It can get pretty busy during dinner time and on weekends but it's worth the wait. Love the vibe in the restaurant as well.

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    Not as authentic Sichuan food or if it is, was not the best. It could be what we ordered, 夫妻肺片,尖椒牛, 麻婆豆腐, were all just so so

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    It is average Chinese food you have in the DC area. As some of the dishes are leaning toward American flavor, therefore, less authentic.

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    Do they take reservations?

    Yes - for larger parties. I think 6 was the minimum last time I made one.

    How is the food?

    超级难吃。。。水煮牛肉不新鲜有点酸,炒青菜又干又黄,麻婆豆腐真的很不进味,好吃的话贵真的无所谓,可是真的不好吃啊

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    This restaurant is wonderful, although I have not been there in A while, Cathy and my very favorite…read moredish Lemon Chicken never lets me down it's just delicious, when I was A working professional in Washington DC,, I was very late one night and I was working late, I called got Cathy on the phone gave her my order and my dear friend Linda's order she had her brother deliver from Southeast Washington DC, To my office in North West Washington DC, , I was told that the restaurant had closed , and I just happened to call the old number one night and got Cathy on the phone she knew who I was it was lousy like talking with an old friend, you see my Beloved Mother became very ill , and I was her caregiver and I did not have time to go out for my favorite Lemon Chicken any longer, but I will make it A point to stop in any see dear Cathy.

    I loved the service! The lady at the counter was very nice and she was nice on the phone as well…read more She laughed and smiled a lot and gave me top tier customer service even though I was just picking it up. They do not have the option to dine in at the moment but picking up was pretty quick! Everything was ready as soon as I got there and I was able to hop out of my car and grab my food and get back in. (There's no parking) they have a lunch special from 11-2:00pm which was very affordable as well. It was clean inside and they get you in and out. I didn't have to ask for any extra sauce for anything, they put plenty of sauce in there and my broccoli wasn't hard, it was nice and soft enough to blend with the noodles and the chicken and everything was super tasty! I will definitely be back!

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    So, I enjoy the dishes I have ordered so far like double cooked pork, chicken hot pot, ribs, string…read morebeans, bok choy w/an exotic mushroom....all superb! But I made the mistake to order the Sichuan shrimp, it was totally disappointing and the shrimp were soft and chewy tasteless as opposed to succulent and firm. I mean very disappointing compared to the other dishes. With that said, I would avoid the seafood dishes perhaps. The double cooked pork is a real winner and very authentic.

    My experience was not the best here. This place is located in a small strip mall and has it won…read moreprivate parking lot. They have a huge dining room that has an old vibe. They could really use some modernization and/or renovation. I should have known something was wrong after I got there during peak lunch hours and no one was there. It was completely empty. Needless to say, I did not have the best experience here. Service here was lacking. My server never checked on me, never refilled my water and I had to track her down to get a box and my check. She spent most of the time yelling at people on the phone. They have a huge menu with a wide assortment of classic Chinese food. I ordered the sesame chicken, which came with rice. y food was ready in about 5 minutes. I will get right to the point. It was avergae to below average. I could not even eat it in one sitting and had to take half of it to go. I really did not like the flavor and the chicken just tasted weird to me. There are few places that I will not return for another meal. This is one of them. The service was subpar and the food was bad.

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    3.0(657 reviews)
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    I've ordered from here several times since I moved to PG county February 2025, but keep forgetting…read moreto make a review and take pictures of what I ordered. I love me some fried rice just like everyone else, but decided to try some lo mein and the combination when came with shrimp, chicken, and beef. I always make it spicy because that how I like it! Just so I have some veggies I ordered a side of edamame. Now the prices are not cheap and I can't say it's only because I ordered from door dash or Grubhub. We know for connivence prices on these sites are more expensive. Maybe one day I'll take a stroll into DC to check out the place. I just hope it doesn't disappoint and makes me not want to order from them again. It was cinco de mayo so the service was very slow over an hour to get our food. But when it finally arrived it was surprisingly still warm enough for me to dig in to check out the flavor. It was some good lo mein not too greasy and has enough of all three proteins. What I wish they would have added more veggies and a tad bit more garlic and spice. But other than that it was a good amount of food. I will definitely order from them again...this time actually go into the restaurant.

    One of my favorite Chinese Food places is called Fortune China located in Owings Mills. Naturally…read moreas someone living in the DC Metro I simply can't justify venturing off to Baltimore County for Chinese food. As I hunt for great Chinese I stumbled upon New Big Wong and I gotta say it's up there for best Chinese in DC Metro. I always judge a Chinese food place by their portions and beef and broccoli (my go to dish) but I also tried the dumplings, egg rolls, and crab rangoons. The crab rangoons are huge and while I wish there was a little bit more crab they were a great side dish. The egg rolls wee massive and I enjoyed the fillings, the dumplings were great! Well seasoned. The beef and broccoli was solid. Not better than Fortune China but not terrible! Overall would try this place again.

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    4.7(85 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a local Chinese restaurant…read moreto a Michelin star dining experience. If a place delivers strong execution, quality flavors, and exceeds expectations for what it is trying to be, that earns a top rating from me. Chili Wok did exactly that. We recently visited Alexandria and had an excellent meal from start to finish. Everything we ordered was flavorful, well prepared, and arrived tasting fresh and intentional. The soup dumplings were a standout. The wrappers held together nicely, the filling was savory and juicy, and each bite had that satisfying burst of broth you hope for when ordering them. The fried rice was also very well done. It had great wok flavor, proper texture, and did not feel greasy or heavy, which is where many places miss the mark. The sweet and sour ribs were another highlight. They had a great balance of sweetness and tang, with tender meat and enough texture to keep them interesting. A dish that can sometimes feel one note was handled really well here. Beyond the food, the overall experience was strong. When every dish lands and nothing disappoints, that says a lot about the consistency of the kitchen. Overall, Chili Wok delivered exactly what I hope for in this category: flavorful food, solid technique, and an enjoyable dining experience. Easy 5 stars, and I would gladly return.

    This might be my new go-to spot for Chinese takeout. It's a small, casual shop with a few tables…read morefor dining in, or you can call ahead/order online for takeout. I was in the Del Ray area and decided to give it a try, and I'm glad I did. On the drive home, the aroma of the Ganghood chicken filled the car and had me eager to dig in. Even after about a 20-minute drive, the chicken was still tender with a light crisp. The seasoning was spot on, with the perfect balance of heat and that signature Szechuan peppercorn numbness. The only downside was that the rice portion was a bit small. The dan dan noodles were also very good--well coated in sauce and mixed nicely with the minced pork. Service was quick, the staff was friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. If you're a fan of spicy Chinese food or dishes with a numbing peppercorn kick, this place is definitely worth trying. I'd happily come back again.

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