Astoria completely lived up to the hype. It's one of those coveted DC reservations that's…read morenotoriously hard to get, and after having it on my list forever, I can confidently say it's 100% worth the wait. Tucked into the heart of Dupont Circle with its unmistakable bright blue awning, the restaurant is intimate, moody, and always buzzing. Inside, you'll find dim lighting, a handful of cozy wooden bar booths, seats along the bar, and a few outdoor tables. It's not a huge space, which only adds to its charm and makes every reservation feel like a win. The atmosphere is perfect for sharing dishes and lingering over dinner with friends. The food was incredible...I genuinely loved every single bite. Just be prepared: the Sichuan spice is no joke! If you aren't expecting it, it'll definitely sneak up on you (in the best way). My must-orders? The chili wontons, Dan Dan noodles, and beef noodles. Every dish was packed with bold flavor and left me wanting to come back for more. If you've been trying to score a reservation, keep at it. Astoria is one of those places that's absolutely deserving of its reputation, and I'll be thinking about those noodles until my next visit.

There was a line waiting to go in before opening and I think it's still be easy to get a seat if…read moreyou arrive right at opening time but it definitely got filled by the time we left! Inside had small tables and a kinda casual cocktail bar vibe Beef Noodles - the highlight and actually very good! The noodles are long and handmade and chewy. They hold onto the sauce very well! The sauce has a slight kick and is very savory. The beef is soft and also flavorful! I feel the price for the portion is kinda expensive though 8/10 Chili wontons - skin is silky and soft, sauce is savory with a small kick as well! Even though the sauces look similar to beef noodle they taste very different. The fillings had good flavor and overall were good but were a bit tougher and dryer than I would prefer. 6/10 Crab fried rice - crab is slightly overcooked but naturally sweet. It has a light curry taste throughout and was pretty good but didn't really stand out 5.5/10 Mapo tofu - slight kick and nice savory taste in the sauce! However I think they cut the tofu pieces way too large or the tofu they chose had way too much tofu flavor that overpowers the sauce. I'd prefer a very light silky tofu but this was a soft tofu. 6/10 Vpod - at first it just tasted like orange juice but then the other flavors peek through on the after taste and when I mixed it more. Even though it was good, it still felt very basic 5/10 Philadelphia Scotsman - it's pretty ginger forward. Technically the level of ginger spice is fine but strong but then the rest of the drink got completely overpowered and so this just wasn't that great 2.5/10

Great Food! Amazing Service! Drinks were great! And the price can't be beat! Would highly recommend!read more

Fantastic food, wow!…read more Sweet and Sour whole fish is crunchy out and moist tender in. The sauce is divine. Noodles with meat sauce is a must. Wonton soup is spiced perfectly. This is my new favorite Chinese restaurant. Perfection. We will definitely be back.

There's definitely a reason why Da Hong Pao Restaurant is always booked and busy…read more The food was absolutely amazing--you can really tell it's authentic Chinese cuisine. They were also able to accommodate a group of about 18 of my family members and me, which was a huge plus! The service was excellent as well; the staff consistently checked in to make sure we were taken care of. Highly recommend!

I came in for the dim sum. The place was empty which is rare. I sat at the bar and was greeted…read moreimmediately but I wasn't given instructions on how to order the dim sum and as a first timer, I was kind of stuck. The staff answered my questions quickly and took my order. I had the Chinese broccoli, soup dumpling and salt and pepper squid. The Chinese Broccoli wasn't good at all. Very bland and I didn't really like the oyster sauce. The soup dumplings were good. Not anything to write home about, but I'd order them again. The squid was really flavorful and it was a good portion. I also had a giant pot of oolong tea which was delicious. They take Apple Pay as well and for less than $40 it wasn't a bad lunch. I'll be back to give it another shot for dinner.

I had quite a few folks jump in my inbox about this spot in Waldorf. So I packed my bags, & took…read morethe flight, got there, & went in!! Some said it was good, others said different...Let's Go see what it's hitting on!! . Where I am: @szechuangarden . Location Reviewed: 11149 Mall Circle Dr., Waldorf M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Drinks ($3.50 for a refillable sweet tea, $10.50 for a virgin strawberry daiquiri). STAMP that tasty, sweet, daiquiri, & the tea was DELICIOUS! . LIKE THAT *Lunch Special* Their Mandarin Combo ($13.95 with chicken, beef, shrimp, broccoli, peppers, fried rice, a spring roll, sweet n sour sauce, & mustard sauce). I wasn't mad at this meal at all. Healthy tasting shrimp, chicken, & beef, & everything was nicely seasoned!! STAMP!! Shrimp Tempura ($8.50 lightly battered & fried shrimp). Well fried , crispy, & actually tasty!! STAMP!! Shrimp Toast ($10.95 a buttery fried toast with shrimp inside). This too was tasty, nicely fried, & good!! STAMP!! Their Cho Cho ($12.95 skewered beef that you sear at the table). Once I seared these sticks, & the edges got caramelized...STAMP!! DELICIOUS. Their Hot & Sour Soup ($4.95 with mushrooms, & whisked eggs). This dish was a tad bit lackluster, I needed some spicer flavoring in this. LIKE THAT! Shrimp Egg Foo Young ($17.95). Aesthetically different from what I've seen! They battered the egg, & fried it!! Thick, crunchy, different, & pretty tasty!! DECENT. Their Chicken Lo Mein ($14.95 Lo Mein noodles with chunks of chicken). I needed this dish to have a tad bit more flavor. STAMP!! Their Beef in Black Pepper Sauce ($21.95 sliced, & fried flank steak with peppers, onions, & a hot n spicy black pepper sauce). Surprisingly good!! A non chewy flank steak, spicy, savory, & outright tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: The appetizers HIT! Accessibility: This spot is wheelchair friendly, & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

First off I want to start off by saying the staff here was incredible. I was with my family and did…read morenot have the opportunity to get names, but every single staff member I saw was working hard, diligently, and with haste. Our server immediately greeted us with a great big smile, she took our drink orders and described some of the drinks to us. We put in an order for 2 spring rolls and 2 eggs rolls which were to die for. Perfectly crunchy, crispy, and full of flavor with great dipping sauce! They came out piping hot and delicious. I also got egg drop soup which simply cannot be beat. The soup was not too thick and not too thin or watery. The green onions were fresh. The crisped wontons had just the right amount of crunch. Together the dish was savory and delightfully flavorful. Now, my guest can often be difficult to please (as food must be extremely specific), but it's not ever usually a problem that a "good restaurant" can't handle. They handled it perfectly. We got the chicken with two winter veg, no sauce or mushrooms and add water chestnuts. It came out exactly that way. Perfect. Not only perfect but steamed to perfection. I also got the chicken w winter veggies--with sauce-- which is a brown gravy. What can I say OTHER than it was also perfect!! The meat was cooked to tender, not dry. The veggies were bright and deliciously tender, but still had a gentle crunch (the ultimate dish style!). My husband got the orange chicken and the spice was absolutely divine. The orange chicken sauce was pungent and sweet. If you like heat, this one is for you!! The chicken was crispy under the layer of aromatic, REAL orange flavored sauce. My other guest got the Mandarin combination plate, which featured a host of veggies, surf and turf meats, and a spicy brown sauce on top. Again, meat and veg cooked to perfect tenderness, with the veggies snapping and crunching just enough but tender enough to enjoy. Drinks were a teapot for the table (which may have been a bit strong for my guests, but I drank it!) A coconut punch (non alcoholic), which is a virgin iced Pina Colada. I didn't expect that, but I still guzzled it down. It came in a parrot glass, too!! So fun!! The rest of the table got coke and tea and were just as good. (Yes I tried everything). And we came here because we've been seeing their really amazing TikToks and want to contribute to bringing this WONDERFUL restaurant back into the folds of the community and wrap them in support. I'd give them 10 stars if I could.

This restaurant has been on my radar for some time. The food and service were good. The restaurant…read moreis a little on the loud side between the music on the background and catters among people. Decorations is on a classy side. The prices varies. We started with a few cocktails and couple starters. Sesame Balls were perfectly fried and delicious. The Shuimai was good as well. We ended up with 3 dry Chili dishes: chicken, cauliflower, and tofu. All same flavor but different at the same time. The tofu was soft inside with a nice crispy outer coating. Both chicken and cauliflower were tasty as well. Then there is the chicken with cashew nuts. I liked this one more than I thought I would. Good flavor. Lastly, wow. The Spicy Sour Fish Filet. It came in a HUGE bowl. A little spicy, a little sourness, fish, noodle... what is there not to like. Overall, a good experience.

The food flavors range from Sichuan to other local dishes popular in China, like roasted duck from…read moreBeijing , Yangzhou fried rice from Yangzhou, mainly the Sichuan food. The location is good and restaurant environments are wonderful, limited parking space nearby.

We had an excellent experience at Chili Wok. Our Chinese-American neighbor recommended it to us and…read morewe finally came in to try. It was excellent! Can't believe it took us so long to try it. We tried the intestine & duck blood stew, cucumber salad, cumin lamb, soup dumplings, and had rice on the side. I loved all of them. They serve authentic Szechuan style Chinese cuisine. I've never been to China but our Chinese neighbor vouched for it. If you love Szechuan cuisine, def try this spot. The staff working was super attentive and nice and portions were huge. Parking could be challenging but we went early dinner so we were able to find a spot at the parking lot. They were pretty busy with take out orders because they also have regular Chinese-American dishes so you can order that menu if that's your preference. It would be awesome too if they expanded their dim sum menu, I'd come every weekend ha. I will definitely come back again and will also try take out. Hidden gem in the Del Ray area!

I've heard of so many wonderful things about Chili Wok on the Northern Virginia Foodies page that I…read morehad this restaurant mentally saved to try it out. Little did I know that I would pass by it on my bike route and stopped in spontaneously for dinner. We were nervous about leaving our bike unsecured against the wall and debated going elsewhere. Luckily, there was a booth available next to the window to keep a watch out. Worth it!!! So glad we made it work. In fact, even if our bikes did get stolen, I would say the meal would have still been worth it. Very attractive menu and was impressed with how many gluten free options there were. There was steady flow of diners coming and going for takeout as well as dine in. The service was exceptional and personable. The one thing that I appreciate about Chinese food is the preparation involved in its cuisine. Many of these Chinese seem too time consuming or complicated to recreate at home. I always enjoy trying new dishes given the variety of regions. While the last two dishes we ordered had two to three chili pepper indicators, they weren't spicy to me. My cycling companion, on the other hand, got to experience the mouth numbing flavors of Schezuan food for the first time and said his mouth was on fire. Meanwhile, I loved the texture and flavors of the duck blood dish. The dish's name probably doesn't sound the most appetizing to the general public but I wanted to try something unique and was impressed. I had no idea Chinese cuisine had duck blood in their dish! My friend opted for a "safer" dish, we both enjoyed that the lazi was perfectly crispy and were entertained by the amount of chili peppers on the plate. +Shrimp Fried Rice 经典炒饭 +Lazi 辣子系列-Crispy chicken tossed in dry peppers and spicy seasoning +Intestine with Duck Blood 五更肠旺-Pickled cabbage, duck blood, intestine, tofu, and garlic sprouts

I never knew this place existed before our Yelp elite event. Now I travel here just for the…read moredelicious Chinese food and service! Every time I'm here, they're always so nice and pleasant! The place is a little small so if you have a big party don't expect to sit if it's prime time. Otherwise, just take it to go. Whenever I'm doing hookah across the street I'll get food from here now and eat at the hookah place. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend coming here. GET THE DAN DAN NOODLES! So freaking yummy! It's a specialty "in my eyes".

I learned when they say hot, they really mean it. Since i have never had Thai food, this was a new…read moreexperience. I had been forewarned about the heat that comes from these peppers. The higher the pepper symbol, the higher the degree of heat. We asked the server how high of level of heat could she take. Admittedly, she was on the basic level like us beginers. We both tried to order soup without any spice or heat, but found it impossible because it is the oil base has heat. The cook made it as mild as possible, still neither of us could eat and enjoy it. Just too spicy. It comes down to a learning curve. Some people love this and handle the heat.

If you want a good cocktail, come to Copycat Co for a GREAT cocktail. They have a huge cocktail…read moremenu, filled with drinks I haven't even heard of. The graphic design of the menu is also really cool. This restaurant is a vibe. The music is soooo good here. Upstairs/inside had punk rock and downstairs/outside had R&B. The service was a bit strange outside, but fine overall. If you want indoor seating you'll go upstairs to their bar. If you want to sit in their outside covered patio, you'll continue past the bathrooms and down some more stairs. They have gender neutral single stall restrooms here. We came here after the US v. Australia World Cup game and had a blast. I loved my mojito. My husband and our friend really liked their masterson and four corners drink. We family styled a few dishes. I loved what we ordered. We tried the chili wontons, pork bao, triple delight potstickers, and dan dan noodles. It was a yummy trip at a super trendy place.

Several drinks plus complimentary goldfish…read more My favorite was the maneater The zombie killed me but it was a happy death lol I'll be back

Okay, I have to update my previous review. While I do still think the food is overall good, it is…read morequite strange that they use habenero peppers for a lot of the spice. The flavor profile doesn't quite work. Still, I do like the food as an easy filler. I recommend getting a fried rice with two 'small plates' which will be more than enough for two. Or... you will have to choose a single dish with a couple sides of rice.

To be honest, I was not impressed with Peter Chang's when we ordered takeout from the…read moreestablishment, but this is the Chinese restaurant closest to us, when we were ordering in, this had been the default. However, my opinion changed when my wife and I dined in the restaurant for the first time. It will not be our last. What drove me to dine in was the ambience I observed when I picked up a previous takeout order. It was a really nice place, with neat décor, plenty of seating, and a serving staff that was obviously attentive. This remained my impression when we came here for the first time recently. Contrary to our takeout orders, the food blew us away when it was fresh from the kitchen. Perhaps this was because we ordered different things, or perhaps because what we ordered to-go (e.g., fried eggplant, Szechuan chicken) did not travel well. Whatever the case, but this was some of the best Chinese food we have eaten in a long time. For appetizers we ordered the puffy scallion pancake, which was fun to tear and share, and came with some very nice curry sauce or dipping. We also ordered the pork soup dumplings, which were everything you could want in a soup dumpling - piping hot with a warm, soul-soothing broth inside (but which does not travel particularly well in takeout orders). For our entrees, my wife ordered the duck fried rice. I am not the biggest fan of fried rice, but this was some of the best I ever had. The duck favor was prominent but not overwhelming and the pineapple was the best integrated I have ever experienced in a savory dish. I had leftover for lunch today and it was still quite good. I ordered the fish in chili oil, a bubbling, soupy dish covered in peppers. This was phenomenal, an excellent balance of heat, numbing, and flavor. And there was plenty of fish in the dish, as well. I will be hard pressed not to order this every time we come here in the future. We split the fried green beans (solid - crisp and well spiced), which I ate for breakfast over rice with some of the leftover fish. Again, it was still good. As my previous comments imply, serving sizes are large.

authentic af!!!! 巨好吃 菜单后面的正宗中餐菜单就点吧 都不踩雷 推荐海鲜八珍豆腐…read more天津包子也是每次必点

Solid Chinese restaurant where the major political shiyet and politicking goes down yo (based off a…read morepicture where Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi have their first joint interview ahead of Congress right there!) They also have great roast duck noodles, and steamed buns with many flavors and meats. Very very attentive service and the interior dining environs are stylish and spacious, a bit quiet and peaceful (on the second floor, away from the din of the street) and cool. Worth checking out if you are near Da Hill in DC!