I'd heard the Chinese food in Washington D.C. wasn't great, but my parents wanted to eat there, so I went with this place as a last resort. It was really just average. Shrimp Wonton Soup with Mein 鮮蝦雲吞麵: The only bright spot was the authentic zuk sing min 竹昇麵 (bamboo-pressed noodles)--the texture was just right, with a good firmness and a slight alkaline taste. The wonton skins were too soft and mushy; I couldn't recommend them. Fresh Noodle Made on the Spot, Noodle in Soup with Roast Duck 火鴨現場手拉麵: The noodles were too soft and lacked chewiness. The roast duck itself looked okay, but after being cooked in the broth, the skin became soggy. It seems like this should just be on top. Sauteed Baby Bok Choy炒白菜苗: The seasoning was too bland, and the ginger flavor was too strong. read more

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We were in the area and just looking for a quick lunch. The service was definitely quick and the food came out hot. There are lots of table inside but it gets pretty hot. However, not sure the quality and taste were matching the service. The pork steam dumplings were really off putting... super thick wrapper and little filling. They were not uniform either. The ribs in black bean sauce were rather tough. The pepper steak has seasoning but the flavor was lost... the shrimp wonton with noddle was decent. read more

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Im so mad at myself for taking this long to eat here. The food was amazing. This is the first Chinese restaurant in DC where I was asked if I wanted white or brown sauce for my meal. I've only been asked that question in NYC. The restaurant was clean and the wait staff was very nice and eager to answer my questions about the menu. I'll definitely be back. read more

Chinatown Express - Co6 Scallops with vegetables (white sauce) - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nice HK-styled Chinese restaurant with decent black bean sauce noodles (should have gotten their duck noodles) and soup dumplings. Cool atmosphere, great service, and also coverage from WashPo etc. Check it out in DC's Chinatown! read more

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We come for the roast duck. But everything we've tried tastes great. Everything comes freshly made. This is in the Chinatown area of DC and near the Capital One Arena. There is a parking structure next door- there's a cinema and Capital One Arena access from this structure. read more

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Came after a basket ball game one of the few places that was open . As someone coming from NYC . This food was very subpar and I was very underwhelmed. I got the shrimp chow fun. It contained a generous amount of shrimp, but the flavors fell flat. read more

Chinatown Express - Chili oil - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Honestly was very disappointed overall. Walked in and was sat under a blasting AC. Nothing we ordered tasted yummy- and everything was just very lacking in season and flavor. The orange chicken came out hot but not a single hint of orange flavor to be found. The egg drop soup needed salt. The duck soup needed more flavor AND salt. Probably won't be back. read more

Chinatown Express - Roast Duck Egg Noodle Soup - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food remains respectable. However, the last time I was in, there was a change in atmosphere. At CE, fish tanks are found at the front area, to showcase their live seafood offerings. As I looked at them upon arrival, a staffer barked at me: "Don't touch anything". I was taken aback. The service that I received following this was equally as abrupt, too. I dislike lowering ratings, but the manner in which I'm treated is important. I admit that I miss Liu Shing, owner/patriarch, who was both maitre d' and supervisor for a long time. It was nice to converse with him. His hospitality infused the restaurant with good vibes. It seems his era is over. read more

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The restaurant appeared clean. The service was ok, we ordered a large Hot and Sour soup and had to ask for bowls and spoons which was weird because they only brought one spoon and had to use the serving spoon for the second bowl. We also ordered the egg rolls which were hat and fresh but had no flavor which the same could be said for the soup. I would definitely recommend trying a different Chinese restaurant if I was asked. read more

Chinatown Express - Hot and Sour soup and egg roll - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is always my go-to spot in Chinatown! The service is always great and the food is excellent with great prices. This particular time we ordered a whole duck (which they breakup for you!!!!) very tender and deliciously crispy skin, garlic green beans, baby bokchoy (A STAND OUT!!!) and the salt and pepper pork (a little too salty but also so addicting) Rub your full bellies and laugh with friends over some hot tea :) Support DC Chinatown!! read more

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Always on the lookout for excellent, authentic Chinese, so when I came across this place I knew we had to try it. Everything was delicious, and I was surprised to see that the restaurant itself was kind of new looking inside - it was very clean, a/c worked really well. A lot of the times the good hole in the wall Chinese places are a bit dingy and unappealing; not so here! The roast duck is so tender and delicious, the dumplings are the perfect chewy and hot and fresh, the mapo tofu was good. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the mapo tofu wasn't spicy at all, and that's kind of the whole point of the dish. It had no sting, no heat, but the flavor was perfect. We were really disappointed about that and I can't help but think they held back on the spice thinking we couldn't handle it. As I've mentioned before on this app I'm half Chinese and appreciate REAL Chinese food. Have I had mapo tofu in the past that burned my face off? Yes, yes I have. But that was only one time and honestly I don't think it was a very good representation of the dish. I'm sure the server was just trying to be helpful but I wish she would have asked us if we wanted it spicy or not. If they didn't adjust it for us and that's just how they make their mapo tofu then I wouldn't recommend you get that. Otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and if we're back in the area we will come back again. read more

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Authentic Chinese food with hand-pulled noodles, good vegetarian options! The stringy Singapore noodles with flavorful with curry seasoning and a mild spicy kick! The Veggie Lo Mein was a bit bland and dry, and wish it was more saucy. The crispy veggie roll was tasty. While both dishes didn't blow me away, the Singapore noodles was my pick of the 2! The portions are large, great leftovers for another meal! It's a good value - under $20 for a dish that doubles over for 2 meals. It's pretty quiet for lunch during the weekdays and don't need a reservation. The food is fast and you can be in and out in under an hour. It's a great, casual spot to grab some grub with colleagues! read more

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There are only two things I ordered from this restaurant: roasted pig and the casserole. This time I ordered flank with turnips, it was tender, juicy, deep, thick,rich flavor super balanced with all the spices. read more

Chinatown Express - Flank Skin with White Turnips Casserole - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Chinatown is a mixture of several older restaurants that have been trying to hang in there and many newer places (pizza, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Italian, grab & go). I like Lo mein and rice. Hubby usually orders a chicken dish. There are lots of decent items at this location. When I visit Chinatown, I appreciate being able to get an oriental dish. So many of the great places have gone out of business. Chinatown (Gallery place) metro is nearby. Stay alert. read more

--Location/Parking-- I stopped here because of its location, and I was exhausted from going anywhere else. I didn't see much parking, but street parking. --Ambience-- Typical low-end Chinese restaurant with its dated décor and run down upholstery. I would give it higher stars if I was seated near the front of the restaurant. My seating in the auxiliary section was not desirable since I was seated near a cheat plug in wall air freshener which I could not move out of the way and was stuck smelling cheap room air freshener which affected the food taste. --Service/Staff-- Since I was seated near the auxiliary section it was difficult to get a hold of my server. A couple of times I had to reach out to another waiter to help me with my order. --Products-- Food was nothing to write home about. I don't even think I took anything to-go because it was not appetizing as I thought it would be. --Overall-- I thought it was a hidden hole in the wall. I am willing to give it another chance. Sometimes 1 visit cannot truly judge the cuisine. Unless I am in the area, I would not go out of my way to come to this local. read more

This place has been a Chinatown mainstay for years. Walk by and watch them making Noodles and dumplings in the windows. They recently reopened from a renovation and the place is nicer than ever. It feels cleaner and brighter. It's a full menu. The noodles are made in house. Some of the seafood is swimming in tanks by the door. The service is okay. The prices have gone up, but that's par for most restaurants in DC. read more

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Not good. Greasy, small portions and bad service. I do not recommend. Sadly disappointed. Recommend by chat and i should have done my own research. read more

Tried this restaurant over Labor Day weekend after seeing whole cooked ducks hanging in a window out on the street. It was packed on a Sunday afternoon around 1pm. Service was quick and everything came out fresh and hot. The Peking duck came with thin slices of green onion and flour tortillas and was very flavorful. The leek and pork fried dumplings were different, with a thick doughy texture. The hunan chicken was perfectly spicy, and the chicken with mixed vegetables were in a gravy sauce that went well with white rice. The best item I tried was the roast pork noodle soup! The dish was flavorful and light. Definitely recommend trying the Hong Kong lemon tea! Ambiance was nothing special, just a normal Chinese-style restaurant. read more

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This restaurant has been a staple to every DC chinatown visit. They have a very wide menu, making it a place for everyone. We enjoyed their hand pulled noodles and duck soup, although the broth of the soup was not as special. The staff was great at accommodating our large group of people. read more

Chinatown Express - N9 - Duck and wonton noodle soup - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Was out an about in the area and had to stop in for some egg rolls To-go. Which I now consider the best decision of my life. It's going to be awhile before I can come back for more but I will never forget the eggrolls I had yesterday. 10000/10 +Food was hot, service was quick, environment super clean! read more

I've visited D.C. four times and I've found my way to Chinatown Express on three of those trips. Ok, the place doesn't look like anything special but looks sure can be deceiving. The food is so flavorful and they have a great selection of. dishes. Aside from some handmade noodles, how about Peking duck or perhaps a fish prepared right from the aquarium. The servers hustle with not a lot of space and the place is usually quite busy. Great food in the heart of D.C. Chinatown. I'm happy to make Chinatown Express a stop when in the neighborhood. read more

Chinatown Express - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Menu is great and has a lot of options to satisfy everyone! The food is a bit flavorless, though. My roast duck soup was missing salt and spice. Not a big issue since I can add that myself. The dumplings were fine, the texture was not great because the dough was super thick. Service isn't fast but the servers are friendly and patient. We got put in the upstairs room which has no windows meaning that there is not much natural light and it feels a bit stuffy. read more

Oh my gosh this is some of the MOST prestige food I've ever had in my life. The little asian boy running around with food was very helpful but I think he had some of my noodles but thats okay since the big boy needs a big meal ;). I hope to see that little Garrin can be there to serve me my food as good as he did last time. The ambiance was immaculate because of how disgusting it was since i like it like that . Hope to see my little asian friend again with his cute little cheeks ready to serve me! read more

One of my favorite places to eat lunch in DC. Everything I have tried has been great. The service is good. I would eat here often if I lived in the area. read more

Chinatown Express - 09 General Tso's Chicken Combo - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Duck was outstanding. Nice people inside. Great location for event food before a game read more

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This is authentic Chinese cuisine with options for Americanized Chinese options. Service was excellent - especially since it was a full restaurant. When you walk in, there is a secondary dining room with extra seating - that was also full. A very good sign. Give this place a try. read more

Chinatown Express - Sampling of Duck, Pork, and Pork Belly - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Wish I took more pics of the food but everything was so good! We even had a talk with the owner afterwards and he was so nice and shared his story of the reopening after the fire. The service was great and food was great. read more

Chinatown Express - Roast duck - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The cost is expensive for medicine food. The general tso chicken had little to no flavor. The bathroom was horrendous. It reminded me of a dive bar bathroom on a Saturday night. It made me feel rly gross and made me question the establishment and its safety/health standards. Otherwise the service was fast. Wouldn't go back. read more

Authentic food with excellent service! Food came out timely and the water pitcher was very convenient for refilling our glasses. read more

Chinatown Express - Cantonese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of my favorite restaurants especially for roast duck noodle soup has reopened and the food is better than ever! I love their homemade noodles and the roast duck. We ordered dumplings also and they were excellent. The restaurant looks very clean and fresh and they have updated dinnerware. I'm so happy it has reopened. read more

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I'm shocked by the ratings of this place. This review is a few weeks overdue. After seeing the delicious looking Peking ducks in the window, I told my partner we should stop by. It was after a caps game so lots of fans were rolling in but this place is larger than it appears. We were seated in the main dining area. Though seating is a bit tight, we made it work. We ordered Peking duck and the handmade pork dumplings. This was my first time trying Peking duck and I must say wow. Both the duck and the dumplings were delicious. The skin on the duck was crispy and everything tasted light. Be sure to ask that your duck is served extra hot/warmed up a bit longer. The owner was super nice and friendly and staff was attentive. read more

Came here for lunch on a weekend with a friend. We ordered their Shanghai steamed dumplings, kung pao scallops and vegetables mei fen (I.e., wide rice noodles). Total ca,e out to approximately $52. What's hot - Menu variety. There's something for everyone, including vegans. Variety of meats, seafood, veggies, and tofu. - Quality. Reasonable. Good portions. The kungpao scallops had a good amount of vegetables. Their mei fun (wide rice noodles) was decently sauced and had a good amount and variety of veggies, such as baby corn, tofu, broccoli, Napa cabbage, and snow peas. - Location. Conveniently located in Chinatown and is located near many other Chinese restaurants in the area, which is why my friend and I picked this location. - Price. For the portions you get and the quality, it's a reasonable exchange. - Payment. They take credit cards and will split the tab. That's not something every ethnic restaurant will do, because cash is king for many immigrant run restaurants. What's not - Quality. Their Shanghai steamed dumplings are lacking. The dough wrapper is too thick and there's absolutely no soup from the steaming. The kungpao scallops were lacking in number of scallops. - Service. It's not terrible, especially given that they're a staff of immigrants catering to a customer base mostly of tourists, which translates to meaning that service is not a priority. They're catered to volume. When we were finished and after we finished paying, they cleaned the table and thanked us (I.e., meaning we should leave and make the table available for other customers). - Layout. It's a cramped layout, so be prepared to bump into others. It appears they have seating in a basement area in addition to he main seating area. Final answer Not someplace I would recommend. Not bad, but have definitely had better. read more

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My wife and I eat here each time we visit DC. Last year the place got an unplanned makeover because of a fire. The upgrades are nice. This evening we enjoyed our meals and the service was very good. read more

I came here because I wanted some Chinese food and was headed to a Wizards game. Upon entering I was brought upstairs. I was given water and drinks by two very nice Hispanic staff members...but the other staff member who took my order was not friendly or polite whatsoever. I'm not sure if she was the owner but she was very rude. When I asked a question about what the food came with I was given loud aggressive attitude right away! I honestly should have walked out after that because i felt so awkward and upset after. The food was not what I was expecting and everything is way too overpriced for it to come with an attitude. Honestly, just Don't come here unless you want to be sad in multple ways. read more

Service is good and food came out really fast. The food quality and quantity is good for the price. Not the most expensive but isn't the cheapest. 4/5 read more

Food was good. Service was good with food coming out quickly after ordering. Ambiance is good and quiet for a lunchtime meal. Definitely a good place to have good Chinese food read more

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The food I ordered was not as good as I order from a fast food Chinese restaurant like Panda Express and the portion was small, although its cost was almost double read more

This place makes really really good delicious food, but the appearance and low maintenance of the restaurant don't sit well with the visitors. But you haven't done the Chinatown experience right, if you don't eat some duck and traditional Chinese dishes in a half basement establishment :P We got pecking duck, lobster, eggplants, rice of course and had a full on feast. Duck was so so good. The lobster with garlic sauce is exactly what I want it to be. The garlic sauce eggplant was pure joy. The people at the restaurant were super nice to us. But the restaurant does lack in proper maintenance and appearance. The entrance and front side is much nicer than the back room dining tables. But I am happy ignore all that for the delight of my heart and tummy :) read more

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We stopped here for dinner on a Friday. Didnt have an issue getting a table. We were seated in the back room, which is could use an update. The space was small so everything sounded really loud. Our server was fine. She came by, took our order, and food came out pretty quickly. We ordered lemon chicken, salt and pepper pork, and beef chow fun. Our favorite was was the chow fun. The noodles were not super greasy, they were soft but not overcooked and seemed fresh. It was cooked with beef, bean sprouts,and green onions. Lemon chicken was ok. The breading was a little on the thick side, but the sauce wasn't as lemony as I'm used to for this dish. The salty spicy pork was also ok. I liked the fry/cook on it, but the seasoning was inconsistent. Some pieces had more seasoning than others. Not bad for quick Chinese food. read more

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After 14 hours of being on airplanes and airports, I felt like a hot bowl of soup. Duck noodles? That should hit the spot! Well, sort of. It was "okay", and having come from a place with lots of Chinese places, based on this one dish, this place would be below average. Roast duck seemed a bit dried out, broth tasted almost beefy. Noodles were okay. Limited amount of veggies in it. But for the price of 11.95, I guess it was okay. A no frills, "what you see is what you get" place to have Chinese food... It is right across the street from the Marriott Fairfield Inn. A little sketchy area so I made sure I ate while it was still lighted... read more

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