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    Outdoor seating
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    Jennifer V.

    I respect this place and I think everyone should go and try everything on the menu at least once. I love when dinner conversations can start off by saying "this is something I've never tried before" The restaurant itself is very small and requires a reservation. The ambiance was not too lively when I was there, but I was there early around 5pm. It was a fun culinary adventure. The plates are bit small, so if you're doing family style order more than you think.

    Chinese style bbq beef short ribs
    Karen Y.

    I was drawn in by the hopes of the "Hong Cafe-Style" tag on this restaurant and was severely disappointed. They make the recommendation of having 3 dishes per a person (and mind you, these prices are 16+ per a dish) so I ordered five things: 1. Yellowfin Tina Crudo - 3/5 very vinegary 2. Truffle Dumplings - 5/5 best thing ever and was the only thing we actually liked. 3. Daikon Fritters - 0/5, this actually made me so mad because lo bak gao is VERY easy to make and somehow this was bland tasting and relied on takoyaki-like sauce to even taste like anything 4. Rabbit Stirfry - 3/5, the vegetables took on the flavor very well 5. Chinese-style bbq beef short ribs - 0/5 how is it that the short ribs had ZERO flavor? It was like it was reliant on the bokchoy salad for any smidge of flavor. The ribs, like the daikon had NO seasoning or salt and this wasn't a cheap dish, it's $36 for 3 pieces. If you have been to a HK cafe and are looking for that taste, this is NOTHING like it. Skip this place unless you want something western styled cooking with Chinese ingredients. The service here is top tier but for the food it is absolutely not worth it for the price and taste. While I didn't leave hungry (portions are ok), I wasn't happy with what I ate and ended up at a fast food chain for flavor.

    J X.

    Everything was really good. The daikon radish, truffle dumpling, and beef younger ragu was all a 5/5. You have to get those. I do wish the beef tongue ragu's portion size was bigger though. Other than that I would definitely come back.

    Drunken Duck Noodle
    Madison C.

    The ambiance here is warm and modern and the service is attentive and welcoming the second you walk in. Everything on the menu sounds delicious and everything we had hit the spot. The portions can be quite decent depending on the dish (the crab snow pea salad was a well priced portion and larger than I had expected, but still very small plates sized). The truffle dumplings had this delightful sweet corn espuma that balanced the extreme umami-mushroom flavor so well. I had a great time here and the food had a lot of care put into it. Would definitely return!

    Gin & Sin
    Bob S.

    For my final meal in DC, I opted to dine at Queen's English. Chef Henji Cheung moved from Brooklyn and opened Queen's English six years ago. He is a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Best Chef Award in the Mid-Atlantic and that caused me to want to visit his restaurant tonight. I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Cheung and what a cool guy to lead the kitchen. I can understand why he's created such a welcoming environment for his staff and diners. As a solo diner tonight, I went with several of their signatures. Nemo, my server was awesome and she customized my menu. I started with half portions of the incredible Truffle Dumplings and Daikon Fritters. The dumplings are praised for their rich aromatic flavor. The fritters are cooked three times and then seared and topped with Kewpie mayo and oyster sauce. For my main entrée, I went with the Drunken Duck Noodles. I had Nemo tame down the heat for me. It features duck, hot chili, sour cabbage and tofu. Yum! For dessert, the Toasted Sesame Ice Cream with Peanut Crumble was rich and decadent. Check out their craft cocktails. The Wang Cheung Tonight with Bourbon was awesome. It is a creative twist on the classic Manhattan and incorporates a Chinese herbal medicinal syrup. They also have a great martini selection which is half priced if dining on the patio. The Gin & Sin was perfect with apriocot liqueur, absinthe and an orange twist. An incredible meal. What a way to finish my dining excursion to DC!

    Toasted sesame ice cream
    Sharon M.

    Very nostalgic. It was the first time I almost teared up / felt emotional when eating something. Loved sitting at the counter and watching the chefs cook. The smell of sesame oil, soy sauce, & radish - the smells I had growing up when my family cooked while I did my homework. Eventually, they'd just put a plate in front of me, and I'd know that it's time to take a break. The tastes were nostalgic as well, yet with a modern twist: daikon fritters with pork floss & scallion (fantastic combination) and truffle dumplings (immaculate). The idea of combining truffle oil, sesame oil, cream (and probably other ingredients that I could not recognize) is ingenious. This menu item definitely deserves the hype that it does. The duck drunken noodle was good too, but this item was only ok compared to the others. Toasted sesame ice cream was fine too. Good service as well. Our waitress was very attentive. Overall, I recommend.

    Chenée T.

    I had always heard great things about Queen's English and it did not disappoint especially as a celebratory dinner. The cocktails were well made and quite strong I might add. The scallion pancake was really well made and had a great dipping sauce that I kept for my tofu veggie noodles later which definitely went well with the sauce I saved from the scallion pancake appetizer. While I'm not a big beef person, I did try the beef tongue entree that my husband ordered and it was extremely flavorful and tasted like a homemade stew. I did accidentally end up making two reservations because I never got confirmation for my first reservation, but the restaurant was very responsive and we were able to figure out the reservations.

    Curry Shrimp Croquettes
    Sandra K.

    Haven't had a modern take on Hong Kong food in the US so checked out Queen's English! Fun atmosphere with dishware similar to what I would see in a Chinese American buffet growing up. - Scallop crudo: 5/5, great texture balance and love the foam - Shrimp croquette: 4/5 a little strong on the curry powder - Daikon fritter: 5/5 love this take on the taro fritter, more light because daikon was used! - Drunken noodle: 3/5 name is misleading and felt a little chaotic of a dish. noodles were more chow mein style and they went overboard on the sesame - Branzino: 4/5 very Chinese American style with a sweet and sour sauce, not my style but it was a nice sauce. The garnish felt a little strange and wish the fish was more freshly cooked (it was lukewarm)

    Temple Street Octopus
    Soo L.

    Best chicken dish in DC! Bobo chicken is a must! Yup, that's right. I said it. And that comes from a girly that loves fried chicken. Queen's English is on the same block as the now closed Makan in Columbia Heights. Decently close ish to the metro. Decor is modern and clean vibe with some HK evoking design elements like the wall paper and candles along their lattice divider in the front and mood lighting. Open kitchen set up that you can see past the bar. We were seated behind the lattice by the door which turned out to be a chilly spot for the winter evening so would recommend seating further inside when it's cold. We ordered the temple street octopus (highly recommend!), charred broccolini (very good), bobo chicken (a must!!), rice (gotta have rice when you're eating asian food), and drinks. Friend of a friend had the inside scoop on recommended dishes to order so we followed that and got some input from our server who was very pleasant and helpful. Needless to say the chicken was the star of the show and would have definitely regretted not ordering it. All in all, 4.5 star experience!

    Branzino
    William C.

    A superb dining experience. From the minute we walked in until the time we left Queen's English, everything about our evening enjoying Hong Kong style Chinese food was absolutely first rate. The restaurant is a nice size but the tables fill quickly. So either come a bit early or make sure to have a reservation. We did both! We walked in and were promptly seated by one of the staff. We had several servers, including one of the owners, the wife of the chef. All of the staff were friendly, patient and helpful. Frankly, I read the reviews written by others and they helped us choose absolutely fantastic dishes. Our favorite dishes were the Branzino (we ordered the 1 lb fish) and the Truffle dumplings. They were both just superb. Other dishes that we really enjoyed were the Roasted Borchollni, Bobo chicken and Scallion pancakes. Everything was really good. We had several of the drinks including the strawberry soda and the luzhou sanrenxuan. This was a shot glass of a very strong (104 proof) and uniquely delicious drink originally from Sichuan. The Sesame Ice Cream was also quite good. It was like cold and creamy halva. This is not an inexpensive dining experience. But from start to finish we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

    Scallion Pancake
    Esther L.

    Nestled in the Columbia Heights neighborhood north of downtown. This quaint spot brings some serious flavor! Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. The menu features a modern take on food from Hong Kong. We tried some small bites and everything we had was packed with flavor. Service was also quick and very attentive. Looking forward to coming back!

    Spicy Jellyfish Cucumber and Crispy Pig Ear
    Melissa Z.

    Had a great birthday dinner here! Staff was lovely and food was delicious: - pig ears: good but a little too chewy for me, someone said this dish grew on them - jellyfish and cucumber: just not my favorite way for jellyfish to be cooked, have had different with a better texture - daikon fritters: I love anything with pork floss and this was no exception - charred broccolini: yes, one of my faves, perfectly cooked with savory sausage and creamy tahini sauce - bobo chicken: the most tender chicken ever

    Truffle Dumpling
    Donnell K.

    The food? Absolutely outstanding. The service? Flawless. Every detail about this place is simply exceptional. It's intimate, cozy, and beyond excellent--an experience that photos could never fully capture.

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