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    Tony Cheng Seafood Restaurant

    2.8 (490 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Eric L.

    We only tried 2 dishes, but they were very good. Its an upstairs restaurant, looks like an old-school Chinese American place. Service was good. Soup dumplings were wonderful, we've had them in many places, and these were among the best. The eggplant in garlic sauce probably was the best we've ever had, and its a dish we are big fans of and order frequently.

    Shaken beef, snow peas, Fried Calamari
    Nikki O.

    Wonderful authentic Chinese food. As an Asian who frequently eats authentic Chinese and all Asian food. We know what is real and authentic. We got the shaken beef, hot and sour soup, calamari, shrimp and snow peas with white rice. I highly recommend this place. Please come and support this family owned business. They are struggling since Covid.

    Shredded chicken and eggplant
    Izzy G.

    We had to make a stop in Chinatown on a visit to DC. A friend of someone in my group heard good things about this place from a friend so we stopped in. I will have to admit, it looked a little sketchy going in. We went up a dark stairway and were greeted by empty fish tanks. The decor definitely needed serious updating. Although the service was good, staff was friendly and our food came out quickly. Now on to the important stuff, the food. It was actually pretty good, some of the best Chinese food I've had in a while. We ordered a number the dishes and shared and family style with each other. We had the shredded chicken and eggplant, chicken and scallions, vegetable lo mein, and my favorite though honey walnut shrimp. I always said the best Chinese restaurants are in the most questionable places. I would come back here.

    Pecking Roast Duck, Cantonese Style Beef Beef with Broccoli Sweet and Sour Chicken Young Chow Fried Rice Lunch
    Janelet L.

    The restaurant's ambiance was kind of gloomy inside. And food was not that fresh especially the pecking duck cantonese style. It was not the typical pecking duck as it was dredged with a dark soy based sauce that beats the authentic taste of its meat and so are all the food that we ordered, all covered with the dark sauces. Food can be improved alot more.

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    Michael N.

    This is what I call authentic Chinese food compared to your local take outs. It's not about counting calories or eating healthy here. It's about real good Chinese food for the most part. The coconut shrimp was saucy, juicy, and huge. Probably on the greasy side for most people but I loved it. The sesame chicken was not satisfying. It was a little hard and dry. It was below average that I didn't even finish it. Don't order this. The sizzling beef with black pepper sauce. was one of the best beefs I've had in a Chinese restaurant! The name says it all. It was saucy enough to add onto ur rice. The beef came sizzling hot and delicious! The water here doesn't taste good in my opinion, but the food here is worth coming. Maybe get a soda? Although the inside of the place seems outdated, it still gives authentic vibes of Chinatown. It's clean and big.

    Athena A.

    Great authentic Chinese food. Dine in or carry out available. ORDER: * Honey Walnut Shrimp * My all time favorite shrimp fried and smothered in a slightly sweet creamy sauce dressed with toasted walnuts. Thrilled for this entree as you don't always see honey walnut on the menu; I savored each bite. Paired with fresh steamed rice; chef's kiss. * Sizzling Steak * This steak was tender and juicy. It came sizzling and the gentleman poured the black pepper sauce when he brought it out. It was amazing. Accompanied with some cooked mushrooms and paired with combination fried rice. * Combination Fried Rice * Delicious fried rice cooked with chicken, steak and shrimp. This fried rice was legit. Filling alone or pair it with any other entree on the menu. SIDES: * Hot & Sour Soup * One of my favorite soups that has a little kick of spice, tofu, bamboo shoots and green onions. The soup comes with the crispy crunch bites that make each warm bite of soup perfect with a slight crunch. SERVICE: The service was absolutely exquisite. Warm welcome max water topped off. The timing on ordering was perfect and the waiter checked us frequently. The entire staff was amazing. LOCATION/FACILITY: China Town / 2nd Floor of Tony Cheng's. PARKING: Public Parking next to the restaurant. PAYMENT METHOD: Cash or car SUMMARY: I love this restaurant as it's authentic. The staff is excellent and the food is delicious. They have items on the m eh that you don't always see on a Chinese restaurant menu in America unless you're in specific areas (such as this area in China Town). Items include, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Crispy Pan Fried Noodles, and Hot & Sour Soup. hope they continue to stay around for years to come.

    Carroll N.

    My brother and sister-in-law and my two nieces were in town visiting me with the intention of going sightseeing in DC. We hit all the major monuments at the National Mall then decided to stop by Chinatown for lunch. We asked a random Asian man on the street for recommendations after we parked and he suggested Tony Cheng. It was shortly after noon on a weekday. I was surprised to see how empty the restaurant was and I was worried that the food wasn't going to be any good. I did notice that it's been several years since they last received an award. We ordered a bunch of items to share including the crispy crab wontons, fried dumplings, Mongolian beef, General Tso's chicken, Combo Lo Mein, and a side of fried rice. If I had to rate the food it was about average. Nothing to write home about. I've definitely had better, but it wasn't terrible. I understand that we're going through a pandemic and the restaurant may have been busy preparing take out orders, but they were so short-staffed they couldn't adequately provide service to their dine-in patrons. There were only two other tables seated in the restaurant and I had to go around back to flag our server to request some knives and it took her awhile to bring it to us. When I asked multiple friends, colleagues, and acquaintances for recommendations for Chinese food in Chinatown, there was a consensus that Chinatown no longer serves good, authentic food and this establishment confirmed it.

    Window logo coming up to the 2nd floor
    Adam L.

    This seafood restaurant operates regular dining on the second floor and a banquet hall on the third floor. The banquet hall fits around 24 round tables. With Lunar New Year dinner, it began with the ground beef and egg drops soup, which had filled ingredients. The chicken cubes with peanuts were heavily sauced. The fried rice in lotus leaves had great flavor. In the beef with Chinese broccoli, beef was tender and broccolis were in good softness. Broiled shrimps were so-so, and needed the garlic and scallions sauce to pair with. The BBQ pork ribs were heavily seasoned as well, the green pea spouts were the best fish over this dinner. The deep fried fish was served in sweet and sour sauce. There was no dessert nor fruit.

    Seafood combination pan fried noodles
    Lindsay K.

    Food was outstanding! Service was great. Close to Capital One Arena. Will definitely go back.

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    Alex C.

    Outstanding old school Chinese food! We had the chicken in black bean sauce, which was delicious! Also had the chicken fried rice, which was so perfect no soy sauce was needed. The egg drop soup was perfect! The vibe is a throw back to the neighborhood Chinese restaurant (from NY) and the service was great! We will definitely be back next time we are in town!

    20+% service fee automatically added to your bill!
    Cece Y.

    Please try any means to avoid this restaurant! I'm a Chinese and the food offered in this restaurant is nothing authentic. In addition, they tasted awful! The rice they provide is less than half bowl!!! They add 20% service fee on top of AFTER tax! After tax? And there is no sign in the store telling you about the service fee!!! Please do not fall in this tourist trap! Im too mad to take food picture but include my receipt as a proof. So mad! An update - my son got some food poisoning after back to hotel!!! The food must be dirty!!!

    Shrimp Jumbo Shrimp with Wine Sauce
    Sid M.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants in dc Chinatown. Really clean, spacious (the Chinese restaurant is upstairs and Mongolian restaurant is downstairs). Very nice service and the food is more delicious than other places in the area. They even helped me pack my to-go food.

    Candie W.

    First Review of the new year. My co-workers and I decided to try a local place known for Dim Sum (Chinese cuisine served on small plates with small portions - Cantonese). I tried it once and wanted to share the experience. I didn't get that feeling from the menu or the presentation. Not at all, although the menu says it is a Dim Sum menu, that wasn't the case. The decor and vibe definitely gave me something that I am not used to. The Chinese food places in Oklahoma and Texas are usually carryout. I got the feel of a fine dining experience. It's not often Duck is skinned and hanging as decor. As we entered the restaurant, there were two levels - one for mongolian and one for chinese. We opted to go upstairs for chinese. The dishes and placement were nice - fine china. There were also chopsticks provided. The place looked clean but the water did not taste pure (not sure if it was the ice or water). We were treated nice, menu explained in detail. Far to much for a lunch setting. We opted to get to-go boxes. There is a strict two (2) packet rule per entree. I love soy sauce so I was disappointed. My entree was $14 (drink not included). I opted for the lunch portion of combination fried rice. It did not include a spring roll or egg roll. That price shoulda afforded me more soy sauce, but it didn't. The food was good but not extra fancy, something I would get at a takeout.

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