Went tonight for the first time with our adventurous teenagers. They loved their finger drinks and I loved their take on a whisky sour. We tried 5 dishes and accidentally had a bonus 6th dish after a small ordering snafu. Sizzling asparagus was delicious and we cleaned out the pan. Daikon dumplings were also great - the shredded pork on top was amazing. Golden chicken was yummy and went well with the bok choy. We received an order of shrimp when we were supposed to get fried rice. That order went in and we ate the shrimp anyway. When the rice came out we were quite full already but it was so good we ate about half and saved the rest for their lunches tomorrow. We give them a strong thumbs up. Decor is amazing and we love the new addition to the neighborhood with the all diverse tastes on the menu. If you like your food a little saltier we'd recommend bringing your own or ask for some salt. read more

Amazing--and even that is an understatement. Absolutely delicious food and it reminds me of my mother's cooking and restaurants I go to in China. Also excellent service--one of the owners and waitresses helped us out and they were amazing not only in service but also very on-point in recommendations on food and drink. There was at one point the air in the room was filled with hot pepper smoke (not the entire evening, if you are worried about that!) and I loved it. Again, it reminds me of home and people sneezing together was a great and endearing shared experience (IMO). My favorite dishes were the lamb rib, daikon fritters, and crispy rice. I will definitely be going back very soon!!! read more

I can't put my finger on it but this place needs to do a little bit more work back in the kitchen to perfect some of these dishes... The lollipop style blowfish deep fried "fingers" have a delicious acidic perfectly seasoned tapenade but the fish itself is a lot of work for not very much tasty meat. The half chicken didn't have the right type of crispy skin and it was super dry from the inside out. The hand-pulled noodles are on the right track but more noodles, a few less veggies. I think mission Chinese in San Francisco has forever spoiled me. This cute little restaurant is on the right track it just needs refinement and hopefully this review isn't taken as a slap in the face but more of an encouraging back slap to get back in there and keep trying! read more

I'm not quite sure why the reviews for Queen's English are as high as they are. I came based on a recommendation and had high hopes for the unique Hong Kong style dishes. Firstly, the portions of the dishes were incredibly small given their price. We ordered four dishes based on the recommendations of the waiter; the fritters, dumplings, lamb ribs, and the branzino. The fritters and dumpling were incredibly salty and almost inedible but given their price I figured I better not waste them and at least get the calories. The lamb rib was incredibly chewy and to my palate were over cooked. The only dish that was somewhat edible was the branzino, and even with that, the portion for a $20+ dish was laughable. Save your money. There are much better places to check out in DC. read more

Art of the Steal I didn't want to go here, but friends did. The best thing was the oyster - which was actually great. Broccolini was also very good. Everything else was disappointing. Portions are tiny, however, and the price point is way off. This could be a decent set menu at $60 per person. Don't recommend. read more

The food is not worth the hype or the price. Celtuce and Cucumber: tasty but plain and not worth $14. Double cooked lamb: basically a layer of char on top of a layer of fat Noodles: too salty, but otherwise a good dish. Apparently the chef hand makes the noodles. Duck: Melts in your mouth, but sweeter than expected. Rice cake dessert: YUM! Probably not for everyone, but we love rice cake desserts Custard dessert: Good, very fruity. Good drink menu (good "funky" wine suggested by our waitress) Good atmosphere and service read more

The food my family and I ate at Queen's English was exquisite. From the Cured Hamachi to the Monkfish, Chef Henji's unique dishes took us on a flavor journey. Our hostess Saki was delightful and attentive - recommending the perfect cocktails and wines to pair with our food. I would highly recommend reserving a table in advance as even on a Monday night, the restaurant can get quite busy. read more

Queen's English - Tofu - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've now eaten here twice and am already for a bold statement: this is the best Chinese food in DC. A modern interpretation of a timeless cuisine, the chef presents a diverse array of dishes that impress and inspire. The shrimp was juicy and flavorful (eat the whole shell, cowards), the duck was the perfect amount of crispy on the outside, but tender on the inside, and the smaller dish vegetables are consistently inventive and delicious. The entire place has a great mom 'n pop vibe (the charming couple that started it moved down from New York a year ago) and a relaxing, but lively ambiance that makes you feel like you're at a dinner party with friends of friends. One thing to note: this probably isn't the place for you if anyone in your party has a gluten allergy, the (incredible) sauce they use in many of the dishes contains soy sauce. read more

Amazing food (and many things are or can be made vegetarian), interesting and tasty cocktails, and super friendly staff. Space is very cute. We will definitely be back. read more

This is a good looking restaurant with a nice vibe and good service and a nice patio. If you want a nice looking date spot with good cocktails this delivers but the 7 things we ordered ranged from average to bad - the food is a real let down - Try Astoria instead if you want a place with sold food with a nicer vibe and equally good cocktails. If good Chinese food is all you want without paying $75 per head for ambience even 14th street bistro and da Hong pao have better food read more

Always a favorite. Staff is super pleasant and food is always a hit. Appreciate them working with me for a larger group.

We visited the restaurant during a Mexican Wine tasting. The service and food were exceptional. The wines were great. We took a bottle home. The food was the star on the plate, but the hospitality was also top notch. The moment we encountered someone from the restaurant we were greeted with all smiles and warmth. Walter was very attentive and professional. He guided us through our evening with ease. Definitely look forward for our next visit. We spoke to Sarah on the way out. The biggest smile of all. Maybe that is part of their uniform. read more

I went to QE for dinner with two friends pretty early (6 ish) Saturday night. I have mixed feelings. It is a very charming place. Great decor (love the wallpaper) and good seating, great serving dishes, and really good and patient and friendly service. All of that was A+ I was a bit disappointed in the food. I found some of it to have too many ingredients and too much presentation - basically trying too hard. And some of the flavors did not really appeal to me. I also thought the portions were odd - too small to really share. The dumplings were not good. The sticky rice was great but seemed expensive for what it was. Indeed, I thought the prices were too high. The wine was expensive. A cup of tea was $5! And the food prices seemed too high. Dinner for $150 for three people should have had more and better food. Overall a nice try but not one of my favorites. read more

I think maybe we just ordered the weakest dishes on the menu, maybe? But I was very disappointed with the food. 5 stars for service 5 stars for decor and ambiance 5 stars for style 2 stars for food (at least the food we tried) We had the crispy rice and the sheltered shrimp. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and the presentation is very nice. But everything was very dry and tasteless. It all needed some sort of sauce. Idk, it just plain wasn't good and very boring. If you go, just don't get what we got I guess. Better luck to you. read more

Queen's English - Sheltered shrimp. 4 pcs unshelled with some celery and dry nuts. - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a tough review to write. Considering the hype that I've seen since Queens English first opened in 2019, I had high expectations and have rarely walked away from any dining experience feeling as disappointed. I want to give credit where credit is due. Our server was attentive and carried the dining experience. The ambiance was beautiful both inside and outside. Lastly, and most importantly, the quality and freshness of ingredients was phenomenal. the indictment of this restaurant lies in the taste and presentation. In fine dining I understand the importance of creativity in both how the food is curated and executed. However, most of what we tasted was flat, lacking acidity and brightness so desperately needed to cut through the richness and saltiness of the dishes. We tried almost everything on the menu (mouthwatering hamachi, mushroom mushroom, fried pigs ear, truffle and tofu dumplings, king crab bone marrow, scallion pancake, daikon fritters, drunken duck noodle and red snapper) so this was not just a fluke of a few dishes that might have been a bust. The food lacked any real depth as well as diversity of flavour between the dishes we tried. While eating I was also gaslighting myself because I was so confused as to why I wasn't enjoying my meal and thought that maybe it was an off day for my taste buds. I eventually realised it wasn't just in my head when the sentiment was shared by my entire table, who consisted of restaurant owners from out of town. As someone who was born and raised in Hong Kong I was perplexed at where the inspiration for some of the dishes could have come from. Even though I was not at all expecting authentic HK food I was at a loss as to how far Queen English missed the mark. The food scarified satisfaction for "creativity" and the perception of specialness. Considering the price point too I was simply sad about my experience and walked away still hungry. read more

Sat at the "Chef's table" which is a bar that overlooks the kitchen. I understand the desire to have a quiet intimate dinner which this place offers but there's definitely fun to be able to watch the food being prepared. We were greeted by the hostess and part of owner of Queen's English, Sarah. She is lovely and personable. We started the evening off with specialty cocktails. Because of the limited space, they are only able to make the cocktails on the menu and not really able to expand beyond that. But the cocktails were delicious and a nice way to start the meal. Jacqueline the bartender and server was patient and getting the feeling that she is an experienced server. Willing to give you space but also quick to help navigate the menu. Chef-Owner, Henji Cheung, is amazing to watch while he makes the majority of the dishes from his wok. Though it looks like tense job, he arises occasionally from his busy job for a smile when heckled by patrons (sometimes with whistle). Choices of wines on their list is beautifully matched to enhance the flavor of the food. 4-6 dishes for 2 people is recommended though I was full and think 4 would've been enough. My favorite was the TYPHOON SHELTER SHRIMP and the drunken duck leg. The crispy rice had a good flavor but did not care for the hardness of the rice. This was a wonderful dining experience. read more

Queen's English - "Chef's table" - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great food and cocktails. Most asian fusion restaurants throw together flavors that don't make any sense in an effort to be different... Queen's English isn't one of those restaurants. I wouldn't call it "fusion" at all -- the dishes are too honest to deserve that label. The ingredients are fresh, the flavors are authentic, and the dishes are well executed. They've figured out how to elevate Hong Kong cuisine without losing its soul. The daikon fritters are a fancy version of the pan-fried carrot cake that you know and love from dim sum. The curry fishballs reminded me of an old family recipe. And the shrimp pin noodles were a great end to a traditional multi-course Chinese meal. As for drinks, the Wang Cheung Tonight is a brilliant take on the Old Fashioned that incorporates a herbal sore throat remedy. The Dragon Ma and World of Suzie Wong were also terrific drinks. We'll definitely be back! read more

Went here for my birthday last month with some friends. We ordered almost everything off the menu and it was all delicious - the only thing I don't think I'd order again are the shumai. They have a very interesting wine list, so be prepared for some fun(ky) wines and would def recommend asking the servers foe thoughts on what to order. read more

I've been here twice now, once during pandemic times, and both experiences were exceptional. In addition to the unique and delicious food, the staff here is just so professional and friendly. I feel like this place really treats you like family and are genuinely excited to help make your experience a good one. read more

This was an exquisite experience. The Daikon Fritters, aged squab, oysters, and beef tongue & spicy jellyfish were all marvelous. Squab is an oily meat like duck, so be prepared but the flavor was superb. The lichee/red bean/toasted coconut panna cotta was a nice way to finish. Service was perfect. read more

I had a really nice dinner at Queens English recently, but the key to enjoying it was having some Christmas money to spend on dinner. The price tag was a little painful! They got us on the uni toast. To be fair, this was probably the most delicious thing we ordered. It's not on the menu, it's off menu which seems like a clever way to hide the price. The server recommended 1 order per person, which meant that for a party of two we ended up unwittingly spending more than $50 on this three bite dish (they were a luxurious three bites, but still!). Other items that were delicious and more reasonably priced included the XO mushroom noodles and the daikon fritters (which were unexpectedly awesome). The silken tofu and shu mai were good, but not quite special. Great wine list. read more

A delicious experience! A friend and I took a chance in walking in around opening time. It worked although we were told a reservation would take the table an hour and fifteen minutes later. We shared four dishes between us; the puffed rice salad, the mushrooms, the ribs, and the daikon fritters. Our favorites were the puffed rice salad and the fritters, the flavors were very fresh and they did a great job keeping traditional flavors alive. The ribs were on the fattier side which made them a bit filling for us. The service was very attentive, however we noticed that other tables received complimentary rice much sooner in the meal than we did. An enjoyable experience but with so many new restaurants opening, I would hit up some of them first before returning. read more

Walked in at 6 pm on Saturday night....per the website "walkins welcome we reserve half the dinIng room longest wait even at popular times 45 minutes"....owner was at the door....told one and a half hour wait....despite half dining room empty and bar seats available...told couldn't sit at bar....I asked why website enccouraged walk ins....and was given snotty answer of "lots of people want to eat out on Saturday night"...no kidding....needless to say I'm writing this from panda gourmet....seated and eating in 5 minutes.....highly recommend against thIs place unless you are interested in yet another snooty DC restaurant that thinks long waits and no reservations makes them hip and cool...it doesn't! read more

queen's english is one of those restaurants where you want to go again and again. the service is great, and everyone who works there clearly cares about your experience, from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave. the decor and ambiance are unreal, and you want to never leave. the food and drink is even better! elevated hong kong cuisine is something i never knew i needed in my life. some of my favorite dishes (they change quite often) include... +soy braised enoki mushroom with a coddled egg (even if you are unsure about mushrooms, or don't want a whole mushroom dish, this will change your mind. the sauce is DELISH. +daikon fritters. i don't like pork OR shrimp, but these are little squares of joy and flavor. +twice cooked lamb rib. it falls off the bone, need i say more? +curry crab noodle. again, a great combination of a dish that isn't too fishy, with an amazing sauce. the wine list here is fantastic! i dream of the red wine that was suggested to me last time i was there. the cocktails are also fantastic! can't wait to come back here. nestled on a quiet columbia heights street, it is worth going again and again! read more

Really excited to welcome Sarah, Henji, and their great restaurant to our neighborhood! I first have to say that the service was just spectacular, and Sarah, the general manager, really added a personal touch talking to our table about their move to DC and experience in the neighborhood. The food and cocktails were excellent. I highly recommend the Lilibet cocktail, a smoky, mezcal-based drink close to a margarita. It was perfect! For food, we ordered the celtuse & cucumber, a wonderfully flavored cucumber salad with trout roe. Next up was the soy braised enoki mushroom, which was surprisingly one of my favorite dishes. Make sure to get some rice to soak up the sauce. My friends ordered the twice cooked lamb rib and seemed to enjoy it. The typhoon shelter shrimp and sweet & sour branzino came last with a bit of a pause in the pacing between the smaller plates and our bigger entrees. The branzino was the highlight for everyone, highly flavorful, and the shrimp had excellent flavor. The Chinese celery that came with the shrimp wasn't for me, a bit bitter and dry, but I think that might just be the nature of the vegetable. We finished with a dessert (which seem poised to rotate weekly) made of a mochi-like substance with homemade caramel sauce that was out of this world. This is definitely a splurge spot, with small dishes with excellent ingredients costing between $15-25, but it was all in all a wonderful experience for a special night out. On a personal note, as a biracial Chinese-American, I was very happy to see myself and my family reflected in the ownership of this spot! read more

Food was amazing. See every review above. I also think it's actually the service that pushes it over the top. Our waiter seemed more like he was the host. He made us feel so welcome and explained everything perfectly. The food was amazing and he made us feel like we were a guest in someone's kitchen. A+++ this is a real treat. read more

heard about queen's English and since I was around the area, came here for dinner. interior was unique and quirky yet calming. sat on the bar, which probably has 6 seats but was right in front of their tiny kitchen. get to see all the wok action which was cool. was here alone so couldnt get too much food. after some really important decisions, got the clams with peppers and fried shrimp, with the shells, head and tails intact. clams were good, goes well with a bowl of jasmine rice. peppers are like shishito peppers, not spicy but sweet. shrimp was crispy and meaty. the head was the best with all the creaminess. it was salty and paired well with rice as well. everyone was super nice in there, the head chef was very nice and would come make sure everything was ok. cool place. read more

Is there anything more DC than eating a peach and drinking a single glass of wine for dinner and it totaling $30? Here's the set up. It's Friday night. My boyfrie--- fiancé--- promised me the luxury of a night off cooking dinner and informed me he would be BBQing a most bountiful and delicious meal. I watched nervously as the clock ticked past 6PM, then 7PM and then it is 8PM and he's still doing computer type things and no cooking type things and my belly is telling me I best start whipping up a backup plan but my mind is telling me to set boundaries and give myself a night off damnit! So he finally moseyed downstairs a bitty past 8 and proclaimed that dining out sounded like a great Friday night activity. We decide to try our luck at Queen's English, which has been on our short list of restaurants to try for a while now, but we have never been so fortunate as to score a table. Well thank our lucky covid stars, with the addition of the new outdoor seating setup, we were able to score a prime table right next to the bike rack! And with no wait to boot! First impression: minuscule menu. Now, many restaurants have cut down their menu during this weird pandemic sitch we've got going on, so I don't know what is was pre-coronavirus and who knows if there will ever be a post-cornavirus, amirte? But for now, you get your pick of like 8 options and that's not an exaggeration. The drink menu was much more impressive, but food -- I was very very underwhelmed. Especially being a vegetarian. The menu, which is that small plate/big price format that DC loves so much, seemed interesting enough for meat eaters; there was seafood, chicken and beef to tickle your carnivora fancies, but sadly, there was only one seemingly vegetarian option... even the tofu dish had seafood in it. The veg dish was wok peaches. When the waitress came to take our orders, I asked if that was the only option on the menu that was vegetarian, and she said it surely was not, but as we went through the list together, she realized that it was indeed the only option on the menu sans meat. And that's not that rare actually, it is not uncommon for restaurants to only offer one vegetarian dish, especially ones with small menus such as this case. But peaches? Alright peaches it is. My fiance got the shrimp pin noodles. He was going to go for the octopussy but was dissuaded when told that it was a lone tentacle served over a smear of fancy sauce, and that just wasn't going to cut it for his man appetite. The menu is supposed to be small shared plates FYI, and as described to us, the portions get bigger as you move down the menu. Had it been a different day, we would probably opt to order more plates (except not me as there was only one veg option) but since we weren't in the mood for dropping $150, we stuck to one dish each. + free rice. YAS. Shortly after putting in our orders, the waitress came with our drinks, let me sip my wine for approval, and confirmed with me that the peach dish isn't actually vegetarian, but they could make it so by using a different sauce. She said they could also make the Lotus Root veg too, by skipping the anchovy, but when asked, she told me the peaches were the better of the two, so I stuck to my original order. Two minutes later and the peaches were delivered to the table. They tasted much like grilled peaches. Guess I got that 'que after all! Don't get me wrong, they were tasty. The first bite was bold and smoky and a great sweet and tangy flavor. Nice texture -- not mushy or soft. It felt good to eat. But, after 4-5 bites, I was quite done with peaches. The shrimp noodles arrived shortly thereafter (food arrives as it's ready) and it was definitely a decent serving and enough to feed someone for their meal. He said they were very tasty and cleaned the plate. He also ordered a Chinese tuxedo cocktail and said it too was very good. He gave high praise for the food, including the peaches, and the drink. It wasn't until our waitress came to check on us, after I had already pushed aside the rest of the peach dish and the noodles were half way masticated by my betrothed, that she mentioned that they could make those noodles vegetarian too. Now you tell me?! I would have enjoyed a bowl of noodles for dinner 792384% more than peaches. Again, the peaches were good, just not dinner material. The bill came to $69. That's for a glass of wine and a gussied up peach, shrimp noods and one cocktail. TLDR; Come with loose purse after a substantial lunch. If you are vegetarian, ask up front what on the menu could be made to be vegetarian. It aint too peachy to settle. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Columbia Heights! The food is delicious and the staff was very attentive and made us feel welcome. Highly recommend... read more

I think this was the last restaurant before covid. It was truly amazing. Food was great, service was good, ambiance was amazing. I can't wait to go back once things go back to normal. read more

We went to Queen's English for dinner on Saturday night, around 6:30 p.m. We are regulars on the 11th Street strip and knew the building's exterior well. But we were blown away by the restaurant's interior! Excellent design and attention to detail, from the wallpaper and sconces, to the use of delicate wooden screens to separate otherwise awkward dining areas (e.g. dining table next to the bar ledge). Greg walked us through the food and drink menu. Although not labeled as such, the food menu is organized into three plate sizes. The first third are small, the second third are side-dish sized, and final third are entrée sized. I also recall that plain jasmine rice is served upon request, but we didn't ask for it. The kitchen sends out dishes as they are prepared and, according to Greg, as the chef thinks are appropriately paired. We ordered the soy braised enoki mushrooms, daikon fritters, young pea greens, and crispy rice. Each dish exceeded our expectations and took us on an unanticipated culinary adventure. The mushrooms (served with a coddled egg and tapioca crisp) were an umami oriented exposition of texture. The daikon fritters (4) came out at the same time. Rather than small patties, these fritters were served in bar form (think midwestern lemon bars). The dense fritters paired well with the mushroom dish, I suspect that's why they were sent out together. After our first two plates cleared, the young pea greens and crispy rice came out. Again, an excellent pairing. I found the pea greens perfectly cooked and plenty moist (in contrast to another review here). They were topped with a good amount of cured duck yolk, a condiment I hadn't previously realized was sorely missing in my life. The crispy rice was as billed - crispy, not merely fried. We then ordered dessert (not listed on the menu). I don't recall the name, but it was a gelatinous rice dish (texture like a queso fundido)topped with a toffee sauce. It was fun to eat and the sauce was tasty. But I'm not sure I would order it again. Pleasantly full, we left the restaurant around 8:00 p.m. By that time it had filled with what seemed to be a combination of dates, friend groups, and at least one family (there is one large group table in the dining area). We were casual (jeans and casual shirts), but the evening crowd was more smartly dressed. We will be back. read more

Delightful and delicious... Queen's English is the perfect blend of special-chic and cosy.. a blend of home-food and a gastronome's delight at discovering something with potential. Sarah and Henji have created a delight for DC... a refreshing change from yet another pizza joint. The food is reminiscent of my jaunts to Honk Kong and visiting my friends' family homes where food is the center of life... gigantic shrimp to be eaten whole.. crunchy! Delicate stuffed tofu. Melt off the bone duck... crispy rice.. what's not to love? 'd recommend sitting at the counter watching the chef at work.. the art of creation and perfect symmetry... not to mention a front row seat for those who love art. The cocktails and wine to complement are divine. The service great. And the attention to detail.. just my kind of place. Thank you! I will be back! Thank you Sarah and Henji!!! And a special shout out to Jacqueline who was so welcoming and mixes amazing cocktails and is able to explain the dishes so perfectly to all. read more

Queen's English - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Sarah and her husband are great, superb customer service. Love going there and admire their Chinese "rice" dishes and the sink to die for. Very cozy place with a great addition to the neighborhood. Always busy, so make sure to make reservations. read more

Food: 2.5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 4 Overview: we really wish this would be higher than 3 stars, but the food just didn't merit it. Here is the food, from best to worst: ++ drunken dug leg. the meat was juicy and wonderfully moist, and the sauce worked well. + tartare. fresh tasting beef, with a nice crunch. that said, the tallow and mushy consistency (rather than cut chunks) made the dish feel a bit too fatty. It also could have benefited from a touch more salt. + fritters. not what we were expecting, but good. it tasted like the inside of an egg roll. caution: it's a bit on the heavy side. + crispy rice. it was good, but not it did not strike us as much more interesting than many other fried rice. o hand cut noodles. interesting concept in fusing squid and noodles, but the actual taste was too heavy on the soy. - cauliflower was fine, but not interesting. not worth ordering in a restaurant. -- twice cooked lamb rib. not enough meat. just because it's fatty doesn't mean you can't be more generous with giving some more actual rib meat, especially at this price. --- shelter shrimp. if you, like us, do not like the flavor of untrimmed, head on shrimp, you won't like this. no amount of delicious seasoning could overcome the taste of funky water and shrimp sea poop. Service: Fantastic. Everyone was remarkably warm, friendly, inviting, and just enough professional. Our waters were promptly re-filled and we never felt neglected. If we come back, it'd be for the perfect service. Ambiance: Nice and pleasant room. Only downside is that (i) the wooden benches aren't very comfortable, and (ii) tables near the bathroom have a strong sense of bathroom incense, which made the meal less enjoyable. read more

The food was small in portion and very very overpriced. The dishes also only tasted okay and felt very gimmicky. We ordered 5 different dishes and they were all equally mediocre. No one from my table, which included Asians and non Asians, liked it every much. I'm very confused by the number of positive reviews. read more

We were lucky enough to snatch a table here while I was in town for a work conference. We were staying out in Alexandria and drove in. Worth the drive for sure. The staff here is very very nice. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The food was creative and fresh and delicious. We shared everything we ordered and my coworkers all enjoyed everything. Drinks were very good too. I will return if in DC again! read more

We popped in one evening and sat at the community table to try out a few dishes and a drink. Unfortunately none of the cocktails really spoke to me and I didn't end up enjoying mine. We sampled all of the vegetarian dishes, which were decent. The enoki mushrooms were by far the best, while the sunchokes, broccoli and puffed rice were just okay. Had high hopes for this place but it ended up letting me down a bit. read more

Tasty but very small portions for food that you could get the same quality and half price in the suburbs. Guess you pay for city taxes.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Queen's English - a small Hong Kong-style restaurant and bar. It's a cozy space with a chic vibe. Sit at the bar or "chef's table" to maximize this experience. We were well taken care of by the bartender, who made amazing drinks! We were impressed with the cocktails and their ability to make great custom drinks as well. The food was a little less impressive than the atmosphere and cocktails, but it was still tasty. The showstopper for us was the lamb rib, followed by the stuffed tofu skin. The other dishes we tried were more forgettable, but enjoyable nonetheless. We'll definitely be back for drinks and snacks in the future, but maybe not as a main dinner spot. read more

One of the best restaurants I've been to in DC. I came here forever ago, and for some reason don't seem to have written a review, so this will be a little general, but the food was really good. I'm very difficult to impress with food, and I was not wowed here, but it was better than Rasika or any other overrated restaurant in DC. Great service, too- very nice guy, great vibes and ambiance. Fairly expensive- this will probably be a special occasion sort of place for us. read more