Best Chinese Restaurants in the DMV

6 hand-picked Chinese restaurants across the DMV — ratings, price ranges, addresses, and directions for each.

Our directory features 6 hand-picked Chinese restaurants across Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland. You'll find them in neighborhoods like Arlington, H Street NE, Rockville, Penn Quarter, Falls Church, from $ spots to $$$ dining rooms. The highest-rated Chinese pick in our directory right now is Peter Chang in Arlington, at 4.6 out of 5. Every listing below links to a full detail page with the address, phone number, price range, and directions, so you can compare options and pick the right spot for your night out. We keep this list curated rather than exhaustive — each restaurant here was added to the directory on its merits, and the ratings shown come from our listings data.

Peter Chang

Peter Chang

VA

Celebrity chef Peter Chang serves bold, authentic Sichuan cuisine. Known for dry-fried eggplant, mapo tofu, and fiery dry pot dishes.

Tiger Fork

Tiger Fork

DC

Hong Kong-style restaurant and bar serving dim sum, noodles, and creative cocktails. The vibrant atmosphere and shareable plates make it perfect for groups.

Bob's Shanghai 66

Bob's Shanghai 66

MD

Rockville favorite for authentic Shanghainese cuisine, especially the legendary soup dumplings. The no-frills setting belies the exceptional quality of the xiao long bao.

China Chilcano

China Chilcano

DC

Jose Andres' innovative blend of Chinese, Japanese, and Peruvian cuisines in Penn Quarter. The ceviche, dim sum, and pisco cocktails create a unique fusion experience.

Mark's Duck House

Mark's Duck House

VA

Beloved Falls Church Cantonese restaurant famous for its Peking duck and dim sum.

Q by Peter Chang

Q by Peter Chang

MD

Chef Peter Chang's modern, refined Szechuan restaurant in Bethesda serving elevated Sichuan cuisine.