It is my first time to write a review on yelp, unfortunately, it is because of an unhappy experience in Sichuan Pavillion. I brought my three cousins to this restaurant because I saw the really high rating on yelp. I would never know the manager would cheat us and make us wait for such long time. Initially, he told us there was no table for four people because all the table were reserved and asked us if we mind sit into two separated tables. Of course I refused. After a while, three people from a family walked into restaurant, the manager guided them to a four people's table, I thought they maybe have reservation cause I didn't hear the talk between them clearly. ( But right now I think they actually didn't have). After three girls coming, the manager just made them wait for two minutes and led them to a four people's table, I hundred percent sure they didn't have any reservation just like us, and I realized we got unfair treated!!! I believe this restaurant's food maybe better comparing other's, however, I really angry with manager's behavior. He would intend to save some tables and cheat customers. It is really a dishonest behavior. We finally left and the manager didn't feel even a little sorry to us, maybe he makes money too easy so he doesn't care about losing several customers. I don't know if this kind of situation would happen to anyone else, I really felt bad at that point. read more

Grabbed a quick lunch there with dan dan noodles. It was really greasy and tasted only spicy but no other flavors. Noodles didn't taste fresh and tasted like noodles coming out from a bag. Service was good. But I still didn't get why this place gets great ratings... read more

Any food that reminds me of my childhood I will enjoy greatly. Pork buns here remind me of banh bao my Mom used to make. The twice fried pork reminds me of the double sauteed sliced pork my Mom used to make. The Sichuan style chicken stir fried with red chilies (Vasily ordered it ask him for the name) was tasty and not way way hot because of the red chilies but it was flavorful and had a lot of depth. The dan dan noodles were my least favorite. Too salty in my opinion. Salted fish fried rice is a must. Kung pao chicken was delicious and not too many peanuts nor was it greasy. Mao pao tofu was excellent. The black bean sauce with the chilies made an excellent combination. I liked everything I tried here. I will be frequenting here often from now on. read more

Since we only got take out, the taste of the food is all I can review. We just got back from having incredible szechuan in nyc, where I don't even have a clue of the name b/c everything was in Chinese. The food at SP is good. I'd be so happy if I can turn out anything like this at home. But it's not great szechuan. It didn't have the mala flavor, my nose was not running, and i wasn't crying. Yeah, there's more to szechuan than just mala, but if you miss that, you've missed the entire point of szechuan. read more

The BEST SICHUAN I've ever had!!! I am completely in awe as I now know that I've never really had Sichuan before. Let me explain this statement; I have eaten Sichuan all over North America & Asia & I thought I had a good grasp of Sichuan cuisine. After eating at SICHUAN PAVILION I humbly admit & accept that I had no idea what Sichuan was about. The only explanation I have, is that Sichuan is like a palate of many different shades & tones of RED. There is heat, but that isn't the main allure to the food. There are "tones" of heat and spice, a combination of savory that culminates in a heat that is HIGHLY addictive and that slowly builds playing with your senses until it reaches a high point, a crescendo of sensory titillation. Now, keep in mind this is NOT typical heat. The idea is not to let the heat void your ability to sense or taste the complexity of the food, but to bring your tasting ability to another level. Sichuan Pavilion completely & without doubt has mastered this balance with ultimate knowledge & skill. We had a combination of traditional Sichuan dishes & traditional American Chinese dishes (for my husband & daughter). My husband ordered fried rice, sweet & sour pork, pork buns (shu pao?) & our daughter had dumplings (pan fried), wonton soup & lo mein. My parents & I ordered traditional dishes of pork with garlic chile sauce & a fish dish. When the sweet & sour pork arrived, I noticed right away that it was not "drenched" in a thick fuchsia sauce, but lightly glazed. I watched while my husband took a bite of the pork...Wow! Do you know that look, when you bite into something so amazing, something that sets the bar as far as the BEST you've ever had, but simultaneously you are in regret, as you know you'll have to travel across the country (to DC from So Cal) to have this caliber of taste and texture explosion again? Well, that's the look I saw on my husband's face the minute he took a bite of the sweet & sour pork. The sauce was perfectly sweet, not cloyingly sweet and the pork pieces were beautiful! There were nuggets of perfectly fried to a delicious crisp, but not oily, crust with tender & juicy pork inside...AMAZING! The rice & noodles were just so damn flavorful! Each ingredient of the rice & lo mein had it's own flavor & seasoning, which combined was incredible. Nothing was heavy or oily. A wonderful little secret...I had a chance to chat with the owner & he advised that although they are Sichuan, they have such a high northern China clientele that they serve several northern dishes, hence the dumplings & the pork buns. He advised that these dishes require the perfect texture or toothiness that is integral to the dishes. To get this texture, the dough for the dishes are HAND MADE everyday!!! That explains the EXTRAORDINARY complexity of the dishes...WOW! My daughter loved them! The wonton soup broth was clear and clean with incredible flavor. It had the flavor of a mother broth, something that is constantly fed, always being replinished & is constantly cooking to concentrate all the flavors. My parents were silently eating throughout the meal, which is rare because my Mom can ALWAYS find something to complain about, but NOT THIS TIME!! The minute the fish dish (which had, I believe tofu and chiles) arrived I didn'y hear anything from her, except SATISFIED CHEWING! Both my parents said it was the BEST THEY EVER HAD. Now, the beauty...the reason I would travel all the way to DC from So Cal...the dish I dream about & wake with an ache in my heart because I have yet to find a suitable substitute...the PORK WITH GARLIC CHILE SAUCE!! This redefined Sichuan food for me! The menu reads, "shredded pork" which made me think of pulled pork, which I happen to love, but do not want to eat texturally in a Sichuan dish. When I asked the waiter what they meant by "shredded," he advised that they mean sliced thin into strips. When the dish arrived, the contrast of colour was fantastic!! The beautifully cooked pork strips (thin), the chunks of fresh garlic (chunks like hold a peeled clove in one hand & a knife in the other & begin to cut horizontal chunks from the clove), the deep red of fresh chiles, the even deeper red of the dried chiles balanced against the green of onion...WOW! And the aroma...NOTHING CAN COMPARE! Now, you have to love garlic and chiles and pork to truly appreciate this dish...Heavenly! The pork was perfectly cooked & tender & sweet. It played beautifully against the bite of the garlic chunks or slices. There must have been 2-3 heads in the dish, cause the garlic played a textural component with a crunch and bite of garlic alongside a smooth and sweetness. The sauce was at a caliber of delicious that I asked for extra rice so that I could put the rice in the sauce because I didn't want it to waste a drop of it! If you are ever in DC, you MUST STOP BY SICHUAN PAVILION...THE BEST SICHUAN I'VE EVER HAD! read more

Like most review said, the waiter/waitess is very rude but asking the highest tips to them. This is the very first big reason I won't come back any more. Last time they automactically put 22% tips on the bill without notice( only 2 people). We felt surprise and ask them why. The answer is "we used to do that, it is our rule." Secondly, we knew and tried sichuan cuisine before. We totally don't think what they do is called sichuan cuisine. OK, For example, Dumplings In Sichuan Sauce, which should be hot and spicy. but you could only taste sweet here, nothing else. All in all, if you want to try Spicy Chinese food, you will feel very disppointed. The service will be killing you. read more

I would definitely give a ZERO if it's possible. Way too expensive. Not authentic at all. Bad service and attitude. Restroom is dirty. I don't understand why there is people recommending this to me. read more

The food is alright, but the service is TERRIBLE! Icalled to make a reservation. They picked up the phone but asked me to wait for 5 minutes before talking to me. They told me that they didn't take reservation. So I asked if there would be seats avaible around 7:30. The person one the phone interrupted me, got so impatient, and responded angrily: "I told you it's first come first service", and hung up the phone! I love to go to this place, but their horrible customer place stops me. read more

I absolutely hate having to update my reviews to provide a lower rating, but during the course of the past three months, Sichuan Pavilion's quality of food has gone down. Everything is just way too salty (beef with broccoli, chicken with veggies, sweet and sour chicken, noodles...) and the fried rice has been consistently overcooked (or dare I say, perhaps re-fried?). It makes me wonder if their kitchen just can't handle the volume of orders they receive now that they've gotten so popular in the area. Really sad to have to do this to one of my favorite places... on to the search for a good, reasonably priced, go-to Chinese restaurant again... read more

This review strictly covers their delivery service. I work at 20th and Q, and they are located between 18th and 19th and K. They would not deliver to my work and told me they only deliver to the 1500 block, I'm on the 1600 block. I told them I would tip more, but they still said they could not do it. After discussing this with the woman on the phone, she asked me if I wanted to order take-out. Obviously not because I'm calling for delivery. I loved their food when I ate at the restaurant, but not being able to accommodate a paying customer is slightly ridiculous. read more

This review is written from a tourist perspective. We read the reviews and were really looking forward to "authentic Sichuan" food, or the "best in D.C." Also, we were nearby, tired and could not search any further for Chinese food. Maybe we could have gone to the Chinese place in the food court next door and gotten the same food at half the price? This place serves standard American-Chinese food, but just spicier than average. It really was nothing special. BBQ Spare ribs were pretty good. Fried wontons were bad. Yangzhou Fried rice was under cooked. Dan Dan noodles were somewhat tasty but definitely not the best I've had. Sichuan beef duet was also decent. If I lived in DC I'd keep searching for better Chinese/Sichuan food. read more

Wow, I have never been served quality food so quickly! The ma po tofu is great, it is spicy without losing taste, BUT I also ordered the hot and sour soup (which was delish) so my stomach scowled at my choice. I got the remaining tofu to go, and they even boxed it for me. Will repeat visit! read more

One thing DC is lacking terribly is good chinese food. The ONLY exception is Sichuan Pavilion. It has taken me over 2 years, but i have finally found AMAZING chinese food here. Don't waste any more time, GET OVER THERE!! read more

This restaurant has very bad. The food is just ok but their service is very bad. The first time I came here was in 2015, I and my friends walked for about an hour to this restaurant and this is the only Chinese resturant in the area, and at the dinner time, there were lots of people, we were waiting in line for another about 1.5 hours. When we were all very tired by the time and very hungry. When we finally got into the room, the waitress told us we will close in half an hour before we even sit on the table... the second time today, I did not recognize this restaurant in the beginning but I do feel similar. Until I saw the receipt, they charged the tip already without asking me. I always give tip after I receive service, it is the culture. I live in US for six years. I did waitress as well when I was in school. It is not the matter of amount. But I don't like the way that they treat me. I just honestly told her that she shouldn't charge the tip on behalf of me. Then the waitress said everyone accept that and the she left the table and said bad words to me loudly... read more

After more than 5 hours drove from NY to DC, our first stop was this Chinese Restaurant as I read the reviews on yelp and we both wanted some Chinese. I have to say it was very unpleasant experience! First, the food came SUPER fast. Almost right after we called for our order the first dish has already been served. Maybe it is a good thing for some other restaurants but for a Chinese restaurant like this it is wired and unbelievable. I was born in China, I cook Chinese food, so I know how long it should take to cook good Chinese food. Second, the food is SPICY, VERY SPICY!!! Even the waiter told you it is just mild. Third, as I wanted to get some fish, our waiter recommend Fish Fillet With Sour Cabbage to me. There were only 5,6 pieces of fish on the top, and the bowl came with the dish is DIRTY.....both inside and outside. The taste was just like some old, plain, microwaved food. I really think it was been returned by others before. Fourth, after all of these, our waiter told me if we pay by cash we can get rid of tax. And he also said 18% (for only two of us ordered 2 dishes) is their minimum for tip... Last, there was used chairs stacked in their small ladies room which looks really dirty when I went there... My Chinese friend told me Sichuan Pavilion is famous in DC for Chinese food, many tours drive buses to sent people there, so they do not worry about their business to lose one or two customers. read more

I'm saying I love this place as someone who grew up in China and spent 18 years of her life there. This is so far the best Chinese restaurant I've found in DC (maybe one of the best if you count in the handful in Chinatown, but they don't have an as nice environment). My favorite dish is the spicy fish fillet that comes in a tasty broth. I discovered this gem almost four years ago and started coming here routinely with friends for our love of the fish. Later we discovered other good alternatives like the sizzling beef and chicken with cabbage. Service and drink menu could be improved, but I come here solely for the food. Sichuan Pavilion has what is the most authentic variation of Chinese food in DC (if you work or live in the city, don't expect too much; particularly because DC doesn't have a large ethnic Chinese enclave like NYC, San Francisco, or Vancouver -- what I'm simply saying is: be content). Server could get a bit peeved when a large group asks him or her to split the check and hands over ten credit cards (about a year and half ago the waiter even came back to us and asked for more tip after we made the payment because we hadn't done the math correctly and were underpaying as a big group -- something probably hovering just above 10%). Now they automatically add gratuity to the bill for large parties, but back then some of the people I was with were quite annoyed and thought it was inappropriate for a server to demand more tip from customers. I agree with that, but at the same time it was our fault to begin with and we should've been more meticulous with our calculation and been more respectful. That aside, the food never disappoints, and the place fills up quickly on major Chinese holidays. They do take reservations though. My recommendation: a definite "go," and don't stay in your comfort zone and order some traditional American Chinese food like beef with broccoli -- venture out and experiment with the unfamiliar items on the menu; you'll be delighted to discover their magic (I am almost certain about that). read more

You know a place is good when you look inside and the place is packed with Asians! During fourth of July, my friends and I came here for a bite. This place is soooo good that I've been here every week during my 6-week stay in DC! I love the fried green string beans, the dan dan mein noodles, and the duck! The duck here is pretty tasty! I would recommend the duck with the white buns. Placing the duck into a white bun and then adding the side sauce on top is delish! The duck is fried and very tasty! One of my fave items here has to be the friend green string beans. It's savory, but doesn't leave your mouth with a salty after taste. As my friend says, its a simple dish that uses a very hot and fast flame to cook it. It's tasty and in my opinion, a healthy vege dish! This goes on the list of "Good Asian places in DC!" read more

Consistently delicious, authentic, spicy Sichuan cuisine with efficient if not always friendly service. They also manage a more Americanized lunch special menu that's very tasty and filling for $8, although you may want to order in advance during the lunch rush. The clientele (a lot of what I surmise to be Asian businessmen) and the receipts (printed in Chinese and English) indicate that I'm not the only one who would prefer this restaurant over a trip to Chinatown. read more

At the enthusiasm of recommendations, we took the lunge into trying our first Sichuan food at a place aptly named Sichuan Pavilion. Upon climbing the handful of stairs to this row-house restaurant, we were greeted by an unexpected team--host, presumably owner, and several servers. We were so efficiently whisked away to our table that a bystander could have suspected we were a medical team responding to an emergency. With no time to settle in, our eager waiter promptly introduced himself and brought out the well-brewed hot tea at similar lightning speed. Unfamiliar with the cuisine, we asked for recommendations from the special (non Americanized) Sichuan menu in the rear and were pointed toward the chicken in hot sauce for app with mains of beef with veggies and chicken in--like the band--red hot chili peppers. The food came out consistently quickly with the rest of the service. The chicken app, though covered with yummy spicy sauce, contained pieces with uncrispy skin as is characteristic of traditional Chinese cuisine. Being a meat snob, I carefully disected the unwanted items off the plate. Happily, I did not have long to perform culinary surgery as the piping hot main courses arrived minutes later. The beef looked great but, again in that traditional Chinese manner, had some curious cuts, if you will. The associated veggies were unaffected and, especially the mushrooms, were a highlight. My curiosity piqued, I was nontheless underwhelmed by the curious meat consistency and yearned for a sinew-free dish. The real star of the meal was the chicken with hot red peppers. Presentation was simple yet visually stimulating: the beautiful, red dried chillies exotically surrounded the golden nuggets of chicken. Though much appreciated by my dining partner, the chillies were not so much hot as wafery and slightly chewy to my palate. Tiny, crispy, delicately breaded morsels of incredible chicken were also unconspicuously surrounded by the curious mouth-numbing pink Sichuan peppercorns. Mild in flavor, biting into one of these slightly numbs a section of the tongue and gives off a peculiar, smoothly-sour stimulation. Even if the concept of eating sour oddities doesn't sound appealing, try it--the tingling sensation and sour tongue receptor activation is very unique..and, for the whimps out there, does pass in a few minutes. (Using the Googles on the intertubes, we later found out that these are actually prickly ash berries known for the described tingling and the citrus undertones.) If you love fried chicken, this dish will become a craveable new favorite but, hey, even if you don't, it may be hard to stop consuming these amazing tidbits. Before we left, I finally got my first look at the rest of the restaurant--two large dining rooms and a private area for those important business meetings. Curiously, there were a lot of (mostly Asian) business people around--a great sign as one would only take a client out to dinner to a place bound to impress. Giddily, we partook of a bowl full with fortune cookies and fruit-flavored candy at the front desk, vowing to return--if only for the dried chili chicken. read more

So I was going to a bar with my gal down the street when I realized that this place was around the corner. I dropped her off at the bar with her friends and went out for some Chinese. First thing I noticed was that there is no sizzling rice soup on the menu. I was in the mood for this type of soup today too...so I was pretty sad. BUT. My main desire for the evening was Mapo Tofu and I was happy to see that they also had Cumin Lamb on the menu. For all you true lovers of the sicuanness who might be from California I must regrettably tell you that they do not serve Spicy Cold Noodle here =( Onto the food I did have. The mapo tofu is made with sicuan peppercorn. That's the secret ingredient that makes it awesome. It also makes it really spicy, like super spicy...as in if you would cringe at the thought of having habanero pepper in something that you are eating, then you'll find it really spicy. That said, it didn't have quite enough to make me sweat, but it did come close. The tofu was more stiff than I'm used/in to but the flavors were rather good. For the area this is probably one of the better/best places that you'll find for sicuan food. I'm still exploring the area, though, so at a minimum I will say that this place is definitely "good enough" to satisfy a sicuan craving. The Wonton soup was kinda meh. The wontons had very little stuffing in them. The broth was rather nice. But there just wasn't really anything to them. The best wonton soups I've had (outside of the breakfast wonton soup that the hotel gave me in Shanghai) used wontons that tasted almost like mini pork and shrimp shumai and then had cut up leaves of lettuce in it, this would have been awesome, but...this is your standard "broth + wonton + scallion" soup. All this said, they have some 7 options for small soups that would probably be better/more interesting, including a hot and sour wonton soup. The next time I come I will be trying the Cumin Lamb and I'll report on its yumminess read more

Amazing very authentic Chinese restaurant. The food is delicious and made to order. Only the finest ingredients used. The flavors are very unique and the smells are alluring. A must visit after the monuments. read more

Honest rating. I've had better Sichuan but this is the best in DC. Went at 9pm on a weeknight. Ordered MaPo Tofu that was out in 5 minutes followed by the Dry Red Pepper Chicken. Both their most popular and perhaps most delicious dishes. Bill for $36 including tip. So not bad for $20 and under. Flavor wise - its a best heat fix you're taste buds will get on a cold winter night! First time here today, got home, wrote the review! I'm going to be a regular. read more

On a Christmas Day, Chinese restaurant is the only way to go. Mapo Tofu is pretty good. Jialin Chicken is also tasty.....

I don't really write bad reviews in my life but this one. The service at Sichuan Pavilion is worst I have ever experienced! As a Chinese who lived in DC area, i found this restaurant had a high rating and that's the reason i came here. The food here was real Chinese food but compare to other authentic Chinese food restaurant, the qualify was just average. Before I went this restaurant with my friends, we were warned by other Chinese friends that the service there was horrible especially if you go to the restaurant with a group. When we sited down, they were almost throwing the tea pot on the table, and asked us to fill the tea by ourselves. That's is fine, we didn't expect someone to fill the tea for us here. However, as we were new to the restaurant, we asked the waiter if anything is worth to be recommended? He responded very arrogantly"no recommendation". We were so embarrassed and asked another question that if there is anything popular that people always order. He was very inpatient and contemptuous responded:" No!" NO NO NO.....It is a shame that they treat their customers in a such bad attitude, and they even automatically charged the tips for 18% without notifying us, for this kind of service, are you kidding me? If zero score can be rated, I would no hesitate to rate zero! read more

Super bad restaurant! The boss is so rude! So mean! Bad manner. She lie to everybody that just half hour waiting while the truth is 1.5hours. Chinese, look here. Shui qu shui sha bi !!!!Taste is just ok. But super bad service. After we sat for five minutes, the servant came out say, quick quick quick!! Place your order!!! We are closing in ten minutes. Omg bullshit!! Tip is included in check for Chinese only!!!!! Terrible experience! read more

Food was okay, nothing worth going out your way for. Waiters kinda watching you..alot.. and for a Sichuan place, it's hardly spicy.

So my wife and I were standing - famished - in front of Mr. Lincoln (literally) at the Lincoln Memorial on a cold rainy afternoon wondering where we could grab a nice hot lunch. So I whip out my IPhone (ever eager to do a 1-up on my wife's Blackberry), open my Yelp app and search for places in a 1 mile readius --- and bingo, we end up at Sichuan Pavilion some 25 mins later (apparently, it's not as easy to hail a cab in D.C. when it's pouring!) So we happen to land there at 12.15 sharp on Fri afternoon and of course, it's peak lunch time and we have a 15 min wait (always a good sign). We are in our quintessential touristy garb, but we spot several suit-clad businessmen (mostly Asian - another good sign) weaving their way in (of course they were smart and made reservations!!) So about 15 mins later we are escorted to a table in a well-appointed dining room. As someone else remarked here, we were served water and hot tea before our coats were off (literally - no kidding)! Our food arrives almost as soon as we place the order and we just hogged. My wife and I barely looked up to breathe - let alone chat. The food was quite different from usual Chinese food (guess that's why it's Sichuan Pavilion and not Chinese Pavilion - duh) - so don't expect your meat entrees to come with too many (actually, any) vegetables. I ordered cashew chicken and that's what I got - cashews and chicken!!! But heavens, was it yummy. Actually, very similar to "Indian Chinese" - if you've never had that, you're gonna love it - no resemblance to American chinese whatsoever. (If you haven't guessed already - I am Indian!!) Anyways, I digress. My wife had the Chialing chicken or something - I would say one star below my cashew chicken but then I am partial (nay, very partial) to my cashews... And we topped it all off with some green tea ice cream...delissshhhh read more

This is the best Chinese place in the DMV. I've been coming here for years and it's consistently amazing. Highly recommend as this is a hidden DC gem. Order the chicken with dry hot pepper and be ready for the Sichuan flavors to dance across your taste buds! I'd come here everyday if I could! read more

It was like a Tale of Two Cities. on one hand, this place is legit enough to serve some of the more authentic Chinese cooking, like the salted fish. On the other hand, everything is so loaded with MSG, I came away the next day having difficulty swallowing. Also, I noticed the typical "Chinamerican" Chinese food like General Tso's and whatnot was over $13 on the dinner menu. Even though it's tasty, and one of the waiters speaks Cantonese well (despite the Mandarin accent), it wasn't enough to overcome all its other shortfalls. read more

Best Chinese food in DC by far! A little pricey but you get a ton for what you pay for. There's a ton of seating so I've never had to wait that long for a table, despite not having a reservation. Highly recommend the crispy sesame beef. read more

WOW! First, I'm not even sure my review will make it to the page as I see that there is a filtered review of one star that is not included. Shame on you yelp! I have been ordering delivery for my office from here for several years and the choice was always from here despite higher prices due to better quality of food. I usually got fast delivery times, friendly delivery person, and the order was correct. Not so today! I called in an order for 6 people and I ordered the lunch combo special. I was told the total and said fine. The delivery came and the total was $10 more. I looked at the food and none of the food was from the lunch combination special. I said that they either correct this and re-deliver or correct the price. The delivery person was extremely nice and called his manager. The manager said I never ordered the special (despite the fact that is what I order ALWAYS! and the driver confirmed) and that I need to sign and he will never deliver to me again. He then called me back and sent the driver 5 minutes later to pick up the food since I refused to sign my invoice until its corrected. We already were eating the food. He began shouting and saying that I did not order lunch special and that I should be clearer. He got verbally abusive and so I hung up. He called back 3 more times. Finally I spoke to him after an hour had gone by and he said he will correct the charge and asks that I make sure I order correctly next time. There will NOT be a next time. There are way too many Chinese restaurants in DC to deal with this. There is no way that I am going to be yelled at or threatened to never be able to order food again. So, yes the food was good but the entire experience was ridiculous and with this poor customer service I am not in the market for a new Chinese delivery restaurant. read more

Recommend "辣子鸡" and "酒酿汤圆".

I ordered fried rice, dumpling and steamed buns here. Regardless of the fact that this restaurant does not serve authentic Szechuan food, they also used many dirty tricks to save money. The rice was not fresh and it smelled like it was left overnight. The dumplings were tiny and some were broken and the buns have the tiniest stuffings inside them. For the price I paid, I am definitely not satisfied with the food. I do not recommend coming here unless you want to be ripped off eating bad chinese food. read more

Tasty treats! A solid bit of tasty Chinese food. It falls in line with what you would expect from a place like this (beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and veggie entrees, noodles, rice, soups appetizers). Quick service, hot tea. The food was right on point. We had orange chicken which was well fried, not greasy, made with large chunks of white meat, and glopped up in a tasty orange sauce. This is one of the better orange chickens I've had. So often they are covered in bottled sauce, fried in old oil, soggy, and made with dark meat and gristle. We also had the Dai Dai Mein (sp?). Spinach, ground pork, and noodles in a dark broth. Also great flavor, albeit a little greasy from the pork. Both dishes had some spice / heat, though nothing that will take you to a spice drunk nirvana. Too often in DC you pay the same prices for crappier alternatives. I appreciated this place for delivering what you would expect. You'd be surprised how hard it is to find a properly fried wanton or piece of chicken in this city. 4 Stars for being above the average. Will definitely visit again. read more

I can't speak to the food, because they would not deliver to my location, which is only half a mile away. Extremely rude on the phone. The pictures of the food that people have posted on yelp look great, but I hate giving my money to places that employ unfriendly people. read more

I usually don't post yelp reviews...but I thought this would be worth it, and i'll keep it short. Service- Speedy, attentive, and nice. No complaints, what more could you ask for? Food- The quality of the food inspired me to post here. Usually when you order a poultry dish from a Chinese place in DC (Sesame Chicken in this case), it comes with a mixture of stringy white/dark meat that is ultimately unappetizing. The sesame chicken here was, compared to other places, beautiful in quality. No stringy texture, all white meat, full and flavorful. It was very refreshing to have such nice quality ingredients! The Ma Pu Tofu was quite excellent as well. If I am craving Chinese food, this is my new place to go. read more

I've been in DC for almost 2 years and this is the only good Chinese spot I've found. The food is spicy, the waitstaff is on point, and it doesn't break the bank. After a few visits, I'd say stick to the authentic menu. The only dish that isn't great is the pork and mustard greens. It's bland compared to the rest of their menu. The good dishes I can remember: tender beef in hot sauce, lamb stew in hot sauce, crispy duck, and marinated duck. The soups are awesome, too. My advice, don't come in near closing time - they'll rush you. Otherwise, I've always had quick, efficient service. read more

I would have given this no stars but that's not permitted. This was the worst dining experience that I can recall. I can't begin to understand how anyone could give this place a good rating. I understand any place can have a bad night but this was way beyond that. Every aspect was awful. We went on a Friday evening. Let me start with the food. It was horrible start to finish. Dumplings were dicey, General Tso's chicken was foul-not sure where the chicken was and what was that color about? and finally a pork dish I couldn't eat-I've blocked out what it was called. The setting was fairly filthy and run down. Anything grosser than a greasy, dirty carpet in a restaurant? One waitress was asleep in the corner and a couple more were drifting off at another table. The "uniforms" were very worn and stained. Finally, the service. Let me say we left a good tip because I can imagine what the living conditions are for the servers that probably live in housing provided by the owner but the service was atrocious. We got there about 25 minutes before closing-we were greeted with "kitchen's about to close - order now", no offer of a drink or any other nicety. We did order, got the first entree and app at the same time, the second entree arrived five minutes later. We shoveled our food down as fast as we could with the waiter repeatedly re-appearing to try to take our plates between bites. The check arrived and I pulled out my card while my companion looked at the bill-the waiter tried to grab the bill out from under him and my credit card at the same time, before he'd finished reviewing. I had to brush his hand away from my card. Stay away. read more

Food are not Sichuan Food. It's Cantonese food in fake Sichuan flavor. All staff are Cantonese. Forced tip amount when we were given bill, feel insulted being a Chinese customer. Bad experience. read more

I got just a wonton soup carry-out, just to try out the place. They included NO fried noodle chips. Every Chinese food restaurant I have been to on this planet includes those with wonton soup. I was just trying this place, and I probably won't go back. I feel as if they took it out on me for not ordering more. But again, I was just trying for the first time. And they proved my method right. read more