Best Chinese Restaurants in the DMV

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

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

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

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.

Chinatown destination combining authentic, fiery Szechuan specialties with garlic butter Cajun seafood boils, signature noodle bowls, and full bar cocktails steps from Capital One Arena.

Chinatown restaurant serving hand-pulled ramen, dumplings, wontons, and bubble tea.

Annandale location of the dim sum restaurant known for housemade noodles and dumplings; named to Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants.

No-frills Rockville dim sum restaurant known for housemade noodles and dumplings; named to Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants.

Elevated American Chinese restaurant in Penn Quarter from a Chinese American chef, reimagining familiar classics with contemporary technique and fresh ingredients.

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

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