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    4.0 (637 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Andrea C.

    Great little hole in the wall Chinese place. Super small., a few tables and tiny counter space. Looks a bit grungy, but that's ok. Order at the counter, wait for your food at a table. She will either call you to come get it or she might deliver it to you. Chopsticks, forks if you ask. Small , basic menu. Dumplings, noodle dishes, fried rice dishes, spare ribs. That mostly it. But it's all good, a bit on the greasy side, but tasty, fried dumplings are deep fried, which aren't my favorite, but they were still good. I'll be back!

    Beef Tripe Noodle Soup / 牛杂汤粉
    Elizabeth M.

    I have ordered online from them many times for work lunches and always had a good experience. The storefront is very unassuming and the online ordering website a bit old school, but food is delicious and authentic so I can't complain!

    Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
    Nik W.

    I was curious to try some more items here and got a takeout order. I thought the intestines were tasty and the shu mai had a good seafood flavor due to the shrimp, but wasn't as tender as I have had at some other places. The chow foon was good consistent with my prior review. I was surprised to see drunken noodle (a typically Thai offering) on the menu and ordered on a limb. I thought all the ingredients were fine, but it could have used a stronger Thai chili / soy sauce flavor as it was a bit bland compared to the other items.

    Sharon H.

    The Siu Mai and beef chow foon is pretty amazing for around the DMV, and this is coming from someone from SoCal! The Siu Mai is really delicious--Good filling with shrimp pieces and very tender! The beef chow fun has a good fried-ness to it and thick rice noodles! The only skip for me would be the pork dumplings, so they were more breading. Quick service and small but clean location!

    Allie Y.

    **BRING CASH came here for brunch after going to the Bruno Mars x Hello Kitty pop up nearby. I've been wanting to try this spot for the longest time & coming here afterwards was perfect! we ordered a wonton soup, pan fried dumplings & beef rice noodles crepes. we paid in cash for a small discount. food came out in 15 minutes & it was delicious. you can tell everything is made in house, from the dumpling wrappers to the actual dumplings. I loved it so much. the wonton soup was so warming and delicious. highly recommend. I was surprised as to how good the noodle crepe was too! this is a very small shop, but they were busy with orders. I ordered a beef chow fun to go & that was really good too! highly recommend if you're in the area.

    Pork Belly Q Buns; Roasted Pork Lo Mein; Roasted Pork Rice Noodle Crepe
    Reginald A.

    China Boy remains one of my favorite DC restaurants. I love their fresh rolled noodles, whether that is in their crepe, chow foon or noodle soup formats. The soup is the best one though... the broth is delectable, rich and flavorful. When my Chinese family visited, they said that China Boy's rolled noodles are even better than some of their favorite noodle shops back home. And just to drive the points once more - I go as far as to buy their uncooked flat rice noodles as gifts whenever I travel out of state. Other amazing options are their popcorn chicken and pork belly buns. You cannot go wrong and will never be disappointed! I normally order China Boy through delivery apps and have bought from them at least a dozen times. The packaging is always secure. They used to be takeout only, so call ahead to see if they allow indoor dining now.

    Shrimp rice noodle crepe, Char siu bao, Beef chow fun, Combination fried rice, Roasted pork lo mein
    Andrea A.

    China Boy is a cozy, cash only, hole-in-the-wall spot located in DC's Chinatown. I came here with a serious craving for some staple Chinese dishes and was not disappointed! For appetizers, we got the shrimp rice noodle crepe and char siu bao, which were classic. I also loved the strong wok hei of the beef chow fun, combination fried rice, and roasted pork lo mein. Their chili oil is good but hella spicy so be careful haha. While it could have been that we were starving and beat down by the DC heat, I do feel they did all the basics extremely well. Service was fast. Ambiance is fine but really tiny- would suggest avoiding rush times. I will say it was very annoying that this place is cash only and super stressful to try to scrounge up enough... but still 9/10 would recommend for the food!

    BBQ BBQ Pork Bun/Char Siu Bao
    Ashlie J.

    I've been looking for the best Chow Fun in the DMV, so my next stop was China Boy in DC's Chinatown. My favorite spot close has closed , but I found a new favorite! The wide rice noodles are made in-house, and you can taste the difference in every chewy, savory bite. I went with the Beef Chow Fun (a must!) and grabbed a Barbecue Pork Bun from their dim sum menu. This no-frills spot also serves up Dim Sum and operates mostly as carry-out, so seating is super limited. Pro tip: bring cash to skip the credit card fees. Chinatown, DC Takeout vibes only Cash saves you coins

    Roasted Pork Chow Foon / 叉烧炒河 and Coconut Juice
    Bill Z.

    Very tasty food and very quick service. Cash preferred. Small restaurant with limited seating. Relatively cheap for DC, but not like dirt cheap. $14 excluding tax for this noodle bowl.

    Evie S.

    Oh my goodness their 'Deep fried doughnut noodle crepe" rice roll here is AMAZING. I believe this dish is traditionally called Zhaliang. The donut on its own is called youtiao and the steamed rice crepe around it is called cheung fun I believe. Everything in this restaurant is made from scratch- noodles etc. The rice crepe around the donut was very soft and fresh, even somewhat gooey and the doughnut inside was very crispy and crunchy making the two textures really contrast and complement each other. The doughnut had a really good savory flavor. On the table there was a "Noodle crepe sauce" to eat it with and it was delicious. There was also a fresh green chilli sauce that I really liked with it too. This was so fresh(by far the freshest I have had) and so perfectly done. I was crazed about this for breakfast! It's $5 off the dim sum menu. Seriously a must try. I hope to try more on future visits! It's a very simple and casual counter order place. Everyone was very pleasant. When I came in AM the door was locked but when I called by phone they came to unlock it. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

    Ok so this is the kind of place I look for when I travel. It's a hole in the wall hidden gem. They have weird hours so make sure you check before you go. It is ran by a few older ladies who make you feel like family . The food is all made to order and it was amazing . When we sat down the guys at the table told us to order the popcorn chicken so we took their advice and it was ridiculously good. I got the beef brisket curry noodle and she got the beef fried rice which were both cooked to perfection. Definitely would go back for sure . This is the kind of Chinese restaurant I wish was in my neighborhood!

    Yum yum yummy pork Lo Mein / 什锦捞面
    John S.

    Absolutely delish food. There's some sort of sauce on the table that went great on everything. We had the shu-mai (yum), the pork lo mein (double yum), and pot stickers (just good). I only regret not trying more of their noodle dishes which apparently they are known for. A couple things to note: VERY limited seating and they only take cash in person. If possible, you might be better off ordering to go off their website. See the QR code in the pics.

    Laks P.

    Nice mom and pop spot for good food in DC! Very limited seating and definitely a spot that's known for the food and not so much the vibes but totally worth checking out if you're in the area. Great service, but they do prefer cash and do offer discounts if you are able to pay in cash, so make sure you bring some if you decide to try this place out!

    Beef chow fun (rice noodle) & beef brisket rice noodle soup

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    12 years ago

    Perfect in every sense....just great noodles, price is perfect and it's a perfect hole in the wall experience. It is exactly what I wanted!

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    12 years ago

    Nice hole in the wall place with great food. Very heavy food. Get the pork.

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    The food here is terrible. I feel all the ingredients are not fresh. My BF and I both feel sick when we finished eating.

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    Food is delicious, the fact that the place looks like a very small home living room does not take away from how good this is

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    Very good food! Pleasantly surprised. Will be going back during this trip for sure.

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    This place is wonderful just go inside. Smoky, tasty noodles. If I could order these noodles everyday I would but I don't live there!

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    Cheap place, portions run big and are tasty. There are barely any seats so it's more like a take-away place. Would return.

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    The vegetarian chow foon (off menu) was amazing as was shrimp rise noodle crepe. Great option for quick delicious noodle bowl!

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    Awesome authentic Chinese food, not like the Americanized stuff at panda sea garden. Great stop for lunch.

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    The food is the BEST! And LARGE portion! A hidden gem in Chinatown! It used to be cash only. Seems like to accept card now.

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    Ask the Community - China Boy

    What is the corkage fee if I bring my own bottle of wine?

    Corkage fee? You're assuming they have tableware for your convenience. Bring a paper cup or discreetly sip out of your brown bag and they're not likely to complain.

    Is there parking?

    There is plenty of street parking but this is strictly a walk up order window and you wait on the street for your food to be prepared TO GO, only.

    Do you have sushi? If so, do you have California rolls, and egg rolls?

    No, China Boy only serves Chinese food, not Japanese food. They also do not have eggrolls as far as I know.

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