Great fast casual Chinese food. I've come here multiple times! The beef noodle soup is pretty solid. I wish there was a bit more oomf to the broth but over quite tasty with great hand pulled noodles and beef flank (reminds me of home). I should probably get the spicy version next time. The wontons are great. Love the sauce and chili oil it comes with. Food comes out quick and you can also get boba as well! read more

Wasai - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Been here a couple times and it's so so good. The first time I got the normal beef noodle soup but most recently, I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup. Their hot chili oil isn't the spiciest but man their broth is so warm and delicious. And then you have the hand pulled noodles that have this funky inconsistency in the thickness of each noodle which makes it really fun and enjoyable to eat. I'm probably describing it the worst way possible that is borderline offensive but it's actually an experience that you have to try for yourself. The first bite you question whether you like it due to the thickness of it but as you move forward, the chewiness of the noodle and the bounciness, it's like a party in your mouth. The bowl comes with an abundance of meat. I wish I still lived along the green line so I could frequent Wasai much more. I have tried other stuff on their menu. Don't get the other stuff. Just get the noodle soup. read more

Wasai is one of my favorite Chinese fast casual restaurants in DC's Chinatown. The beef pulled noodle soup is my favorite dish here. I always get it with the spicy broth and it's super flavorful with a tolerable level of chili oil burn. I recommend ordering it with thin noodles bc they're easier to cook so the consistency tends to be better. The cucumber salad is solid. I like the flavor and the toasted bun of the cumin lamb burger but the pork burger from Bonkers Burger a few blocks away is more filling. You order via kiosks and the employees will announce your order at the counter when it's ready. My food has always been ready within 10 minutes and the employees are super courteous. This is currently my go-to spot for beef noodle soup in DC! read more

Wasai - Beef pulled noodle soup (spicy broth) - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After a long first day and needing something to eat I was glad to have found this place while in a walk. They have pretty extensive menu along with a boba menu. I had the pork and shrimp chives pan fried dumplings. It was a bit of a wait but it was really good and I'd recommend this place for sure. read more

This is a fast casual place that's meant for pickup - though it has a dine in area. Even though we were dining in, the wonton soup still came in a takeout bowl. It's a more recent addition to the DC "Chinatown" food scene - and it's nice to have more actual Chinese restaurants in the area. I ordered one of their hand pulled noodle soups (their speciality - and my go to comfort dish) and the noodles were the perfect texture: not too soggy or hard with just the perfect amount of chewiness and pull. I believe they make their own chili oil (it definitely tasted different from the big brands) and it was excellent - it had an excellent balance of different spices though it wasn't overwhelming hot spicy. The wonton soup tastes very similar to wonton soup I would make at home. I probably wouldn't order this dish again because I could make it myself - but if you aren't in the mood to make your own, it's more than serviceable wonton. Overall, the food was great and it's always excellent to see a new Chinese place pop up in an extremely gentrified area. read more

Wasai - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My brothers and I were craving ramen and stumbled across this place. Not picture but we also tried the Szechuan wonton and the burger patty thing. None of really were a fan of the wontons and the patty thing was just meat and the bun, we added sauce to it and it was good but alone it definitely feels in complete. Now on to the good stuff, everything else pictures was actually good. The soup dumplings probably had the most flavor out of everything. Just messy to eat because it would get stuck to the parchment paper and breaks, which is the last thing you want with soup dumplings. Anyways, second place comes the hand shaved noodles. Just a huge difference compared to the other noodles. It absolutely makes the difference. The cucumber salad was just there. Hey was good at first but it wasn't good enough to finish. Everything is self serve. You just order at a kiosk. Food came out at a reasonable time. It's a small place but plenty of seating. I'd come back for the ramen alone read more

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So since this is near Chinatown thought this would be allot better . It's not as good as a Panda Express and way below what you enjoy in San Francisco. The noddle dishes seemed popular with other patrons but I don't think I will ever be back . I ordered Shanghai dumpling and shrimp fried rice . The dumplings were over saturated with soy space so were way to sauce and lacke any flavor . The shrimp fried rice was not very salty a bit oily and the shrimp were decent but the dish overall lacked flavor. The entry area has allot of order kiosks and is crowded . You feel you are in a take out area . Some seating but it can be at times hard to get a seat . read more

We had heard good things, so we decided to give it a try. The fried tofu was good... can't go wrong there. We got the veggie stir fried noodles, and they tasted just like food court lo mein. Not exactly what we were hoping for. My husband got the dim sum and didn't love it, either. The seating area is small, and there's barely any space between tables. There's easy access to water, which is nice. I don't think we'll try Wasai again. There are SO many other options. read more

Wasai - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was so so very basic and Americanized. Dumplings were great. Boba took forever and was blended wrong.

I have mixed feelings about this place. The food was delicious-- I had the beef pull noodle soup (replaced the broth with spicy broth), pork soup dumplings, and the taro coconut milk drink-- all were great and flavorful. However, they were first out of the mango drink that was advertised on all the kiosks/posters/etc, then they were out of boba (it was 4pm and the restaurant didn't close until 10pm... and it's a boba shop?), the kiosk was very hard to manage, the staff was pretty grumpy, and lastly, our soup dumplings came in a container that had holes/no bottom, so the soup spilled all over the table which we had to clean up several times (refer to the images)... seemed pretty crazy. Also, the inside wasn't too cozy. A solid B- because the food made this place maybe redeemable. read more

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Wasai has the best beef pull noodle soup in DC and it's reasonably priced. It's definitely one of the better restaurants in Chinatown. They have different noodle options but I think the hand shaved one is the best. The fried sesame balls were a nice dessert to finish the meal off. When you go in, just order at the screen and your food will be ready shortly after. They have limited seating but I've never had trouble finding a table. read more

Wasai - Beef Pull Noodle Soup, Fried Sesame Ball - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nice clean restaurant and helpful staff. I had the Beef Pull Noodle.... It was good but nothing special. You have a choice of Spicy or none. Both was tasty but I feel like it's missing a note. ($17.00 after tip) if you're hungry will help. read more

Wasai - Beef Pull Noodle soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was just so so. Ordered two beef noodles. Soup was mostly just salty, beef was chewy, tendon was still hard. Cucumber dish had a weird sweet vinegar sauce on it. Soup dumplings took forever to come out. And for the life of me I don't get these places that make you order from a kiosk, pick up food from the counter, put your plates and dishes back near the trash and still have the audacity to ask for tip?!? read more

Wasai - You're encouraged to clean up after yourself. - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The beauty of this place is its sparkling clean and modern ambiance serving a homey selection of noodles and dumplings just like grandma used to make. Order at the counter or from one of the high tech terminals. Menu offerings are fairly extensive ranging from various noodle soups with rich and flavorful broth to pan fried mini pork buns. The selection is quite sophisticated (e.g. Beef tendon pulled noodle soup!). Still, you can get General Tso's chicken or Beef and (American) broccoli, if your craving demands. Perfect for a quick bite or a full-on dinner a visit to any of the nearby museums. read more

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Delicious beef noodle soup, dumplings, and black bean noodles in Chinatown! Soup was very flavorful and noodles perfect QQ texture. Dumplings had a nice skin and filling. Black bean noodles on point and exactly how I expected it to taste. Self serve kiosks to order and pay. Pick up your order at the counter and choose a seat. Not much seating inside but we were lucky to find a spot for 2 after ordering on a Friday night. read more

Wasai - Beef Pull Noodle Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went back twice to try other items on the menu. Had both the wide noodles and hand cut noodles in beef flank soup. Wide noodles were good, but they're really long noodles, you have to be prepared for them. The hand cut noodles are tasty and more bite-sized. The soup is very tasty and perfect for cold weather or when you're feeling like soup. The beef was tasty and the soup had lots of green onions, cilantro with some daikon and bok choy. Pork burger was ok. The pork was tasty and the bun was a flatter type of bun and it had a buttery crust. It was a little lackluster. Could've used a little something other than just having the pork in the bun. Ordering was simple, you use the kiosks and get an order number. When it's busy, it can be hard to get a table. It's first come, first serve. You can always take your food to-go. Restaurant is clean and new. It's fun to watch them make the noodles. read more

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The classic Chinese and fried rice and the dumpling we got tasted like the worst thing I have ever had in my life. The staff are nice and the food hot prepared fast. I would give two stars just for the good service but I want to help others to not waste money and subject themselves to such bad tasting food. read more

Small, unimposing spot in Chinatown with excellent food and boba. Highly recommend the hand-pulled noodles. Noodles are thick and perfectly chewy with flavorful soup. Szechuan wontons were also a group favorite. Will definitely be back. read more

The food was good but I lost my appetite when a swarm of flies wouldn't leave me alone, my entire meal. I looked around and there were also many around the trash. It makes me wonder if there are also flies swarming the kitchen and the cleanliness behind the counter. read more

Picture this- it's a wintery, winter day. You're cold from the inside out. Then you step into Wasai and order the Spicy Beef Pull Noodle soup, the shrimp and chive pan fried dumplings and the combination fried rice. What's that sound? Your soul heating up? The joy directly from the Ancestors emerging from the hands of the men hand pulling your noodles? That sound is peace and Joy. And can be easily obtained for a grand total of 17.50 (plus tip). 10/10 would recommend read more

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We hit up Wasai in DC Chinatown for a quick and casual, but pretty authentic, Chinese dinner on a weekday night! I appreciate that Wasai is open late, and they have self-service kiosks for you to order which helps speed up the lines. I got the Pork & Shrimp Shu Mai Dumplings, the Pork Soup Dumplings, and the Chicken Stir-Fried Noodles. The Pork & Shrimp Shu Mai were pretty tasty, on-par with most normal dim sum shu mai I've had. The combination of fatty pork and flavorful shrimp is always key in any shu mai, definitely enjoyable and I could eat 3 servings of these! The Pork Soup Dumplings were good as well. The dumpling dough had a good consistency and chew to it, the filling was savory and had nice flavors. The Chicken Stir-Fry had a classic savory-salty flavor that you look for whenever you have a lo mein or stir fried noodle dish, and it had a nice slightly smoky wok seared flavor to it, which in Chinese we call "wok hei". It means the food had a very nice hot sear and stir-fry when cooked in the wok, resulting in additional flavors being produced! Prices were fair for your typical casual DC spot, and is definitely fair for the food being served. Will definitely pop in again when I'm in the area to grab some other items! read more

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The beef noodles soup was just okay. Not as flavorful as I expected. Went there on a cold rainy evening it was nice to have a hot bowl of noodle soup. read more

Wasai - Beef Pull Noodle Soup with extra tea egg. - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Just don't. First off, anywhere that serves you hot soup in a single-use plastic container that MELTS is not getting my business again. I don't want those toxins, and I especially will not give them to my kids. Plus, don't bother with the Szechuan Wontons -- it was served in essentially a soy sauce. Where is the chili oil??? Definitely not returning, and recommend you don't either. read more

Wasai - The container literally started to collapse upon itself from the soup. - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Decent for the area - it definitely hit the spot on a cold day! The beef noodle soup flavor was there and enjoyed the hand shaved noodles, which were fresh. The prices were pretty average for the area and service was quick. We ordered through a kiosk and it was very casual. It was packed when we arrived but overall would come back again if the mood strikes again and I am in the area. read more

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While looking for a quick Asian option, we came upon Wasai. Unfortunately, it was extremely crowded with people standing shoulder to shoulder. Never having been there, you had to first figure out the ordering system. One register was for teas and the other register had a woman telling guests to use a kiosk to order. After placing an order you then have to wait for them to call your number. Given the volume of people, that took a while. Getting a table to sit at was challenging as to who could swoop in first and claim one. Once we were able to get a table, I had to clean it off using a hand wipe I happened to have with me as there was no one wiping up tables as guests left. Getting a table to sit at was challenging as to who could swoop in first and claim one. We ordered a soup and an order of fried dumplings. When my number was called, I was surprised to see only the soup on the tray. The woman behind the counter said the dumplings would be out in a few minutes. A few minutes turned into several and more then more. After about 15 minutes they were finally ready. The food was ok, but not worth the excessive wait and the competitive seating. Prices were reasonable. Getting a table to sit at was challenging as to who could swoop in first and claim one. Once we were able to get a table, I had to clean it off using a hand wipe I happened to have with me as there was no one wiping up tables as guests left. Some people were just knocking the leftover debris to the floor. Then there was a guy who was stoned out of his mind harassing customers for money. After a while, they did kick him out. If you do go, consider going at an off-peak time. On a positive note, if you like dumplings, you can tell they are freshly made. There was a guy behind the counter rolling and cutting them in front of the customers. read more

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It's like McDonald of Chinese restaurant, only with much better food. Located in the heart of Chinatown, Wasai not only served Asian-American food but also traditional authentic Chinese food. Service was nice and efficient, food was authentic and pretty good. Prices were inexpensive, but not cheap considering the small portions. I ordered two traditional Chinese dishes Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger 微辣孜然羊肉夹馍: The bread was good and the meat wasn't not spicy. A few bites were hard to chew. Szechuan Wonton 红油抄手: the sauce was mild spicy and very good, but the portion was ver small. read more

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Deliciousness - 2/5 Happiness - 2/5 I'm pretty surprised by the effusive praise. After being introduced to the greatness of hand-pulled noodles during a trip to Oakland's Chinatown, I was psyched to try a fast-casual take on it here at Wasai. I came away disappointed. I ordered a big bowl of chicken ramen with, of course, the hand pulled noodles. I also sprung for the addition of the egg at an extra cost, which was the best thing in the dish (nicely fried and a giant extra-large helping). The noodles were really disappointing. They were too thin and didn't soak in the flavor of the broth and broke apart the longer they were in the broth. Speaking of, I was really disappointed with the quality of the soup. The broth was extremely oily - to the point that all other flavors were overwhelmed. It really needed more complexity as I felt I was just eating veggies and noodles drenched in slightly spiced water. I also ordered a bun with cumin-spiced lamb. The lamb itself was great - very flavorful and really well cooked. But the bun was utterly bizarre, it had the consistency of an English Muffin. I didn't enjoy the crunchy stiffness of the bun, even though it was loaded with tasty meat. The service wasn't particularly good either, with a long delay to get the food, and I watched as the waitstaff ignored a customer trying to get their attention (to the point that it became comical at how long it took to respond to her). The price is very reasonable, but the food failed to impress. The other Chinese restaurants around may be pricier, but they are worth the extra cash rather than stopping at Wasai. read more

Wasai - Loving that egg - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Get the hand pulled or hand shaved noodles! Noodles are not only fresh but tastes good as they are handcrafted. The noodle bowls are huge. For me, every bowl = two meals. I wouldn't recommend pulled pork buns (B1) or spicy cumin lamb buns (B2). You can find much better ones somewhere else for a better price. Overall, it's a cute little place with some character. I'd go back to support our local business. read more

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Yum! My friend and I tried Wasai last week and it was so good. The restaurant is small with only a handful of tables, so you'll either get lucky finding a seat or you won't. It's a self service kiosk where you order your food and you wait for your number to be called. We got beef noodles, pork soup dumplings and shrimp dumplings. You'll wait longer for the dumplings than the noodles. The noodles came in a to go container and the dumplings came in their steam basket, so we didn't get any plates and I didn't see any plates in the restaurant. The food was all very tasty, though the shrimp in the dumplings were somehow a little dense. Still good, but not my favorite of the options. There wasn't much beef in the noodles but it was still a good dish. I'd definitely back to try the hand pulled noodles. read more

Wasai - Pork soup dumplings (left) and shrimp dumplings (right) - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Watching a new Chinese place open in DC, I was skeptical. In an area that's been heavily gentrified (Chinatown) and where Chinese food has been notoriously underwhelming, the thought of a place that looked fresh and modern scared me. I didn't come here for a while, though it was on my list, and ... I missed out. Wasai is built to look modern, yes, BUT, they do not compromise the taste of the food. The noodles were so flavorful, 10/10, I kept wanting more. My friend also kept asking for more because they were legit that amazing. My friend got a beef pull noodle soup which was so flavorful. I love them having hand-pulled noodles in them, and the beef was soooooooooo tender. The portion sizes are great, the service is fast, and it is not a break-the-bank place. Definitely will be coming back. read more

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Really cute little place, not much seating. I really love that you can watch them make the noodles for you. I ordered the vegetable dumplings, and vegetable hand pulled noodle soup. I was happy with everything! Recommended. read more

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The spicy beef noodle pull is now an obsession of mine so tasty along with the soup dumplings! A must stop by if you're looking for home made noodles -Jahhman read more

Wasai - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a great place ! Great food and large portions. It's convenient to Chinatown Metro stop. They do a lot of takeout orders here but I like to eat inside, sit on a window bar stool and people watch! Great little place ! read more

The vegetable noodle soup and veggie dumplings were so good I came back twice during my visit to DC. Definitely use the chili oil though We went around 5 on a Friday and it wasn't too crowded. read more

Wasai - D4. Vegetable Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The hand pulled beef noodles are top notch. Even better with spicy broth and you can also order the spicy sauce on the side if you don't want spicy. Brought some friends here and they were very impressed that this place was in DC chinatown! I can't vouch for the other items because those noodles are so good I get them every time. Order from the touch screens and the food comes out relatively quickly! I'm very glad there are more good food options in Chinatown. I also like that is it open on a relatively later end (10 or 10:30pm) compared to other fast casual spots. read more

Wasai - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Sadly didn't get any pictures of the different dishes I had here! I really enjoyed how easy ordering was; they had self ordering kiosks with tons of options to pick from (bonus on pictures of each plate). The food is made fresh to order and called out by order number from the counter! I ordered combo fried rice, vegetable stir fry noodles, steamed dumplings, and Szechuan wontons. My favorite items were the vegetable stir fry noodles which were super savory and a bit sweeter (my own personal preference); I also enjoyed the Szechuan wontons, I've never had anything like them but I found them to be delicious also! The combo fried rice wasn't bad, I just found it to be a bit plain in taste, it felt as if it was missing some seasoning or sauce tbh! The dumplings were also pretty good, but just not my favorite from the things I tried! Overall, this place is pretty small with limited seating. The service is fast and the staff is very nice. read more

Hits the spot if you are craving Chinese Cuisine! We ordered general tso, beef Mongolian, pork buns and spring rolls. Our favorite was the general tso. We also ordered boba with our food. The mago jelly was great with the boba read more

Wasai - Hits the spot if you are craving Chinese Cuisine! We ordered general tso, beef Mongolian, pork buns and spring rolls. - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Solid 4 stars I think, at least given that it's in DC, pretty quick, and priced pretty reasonably. The hand pulled noodles are the best. Great texture and chew, works perfectly in the soup. The thin noodles are standard egg/lo mein style, and the wide noodles are not super wide, and are super thin with very little chew - I'd skip those next time. Favorite dishes - the spicy beef noodle soup (could use more flavor/heat but it's solid, nice chunks of beef), cucumber salad (addicting), szechuan wontons, sesame ball. Second tier would include the zha jiang mian (ok, but 20x better at somewhere like A&J), stir fried noodle (aka very average lo mein), pan fried dumplings. The cheese wontons I enjoyed but there is no rangoon I don't like, their version is not done well - I would not order them again. the texture on the wonton was terrible, there wasn't a ton of cream cheese filling, and the sweet and sour sauce to dip was super runny - no thanks. read more

so sad......, I really love the food here. Here's the problem, because the place is small and seats are limited, they've employed a tactic where dine-in customers will get food first; as in... even when you order ahead from their app, when you get there you'd still be behind the dine-in customers, this gets much much worse when they're busy. It is truly a frustrating experience, it is for this reason that I will not ever return to this place again. Ever. read more

Visiting Chinatown, one is looking for authentic Chinese food. This is what led me to stop by Wasai. I was greeted by Joy. I had the Wonton Egg Soup (as pictured). Overall, the soup was a 3. However, the service from Joy made the ambiance better. It was cost friendly at about $5. Thanks Wasai. read more

Wasai - Wonton Egg Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia