Best Restaurants in Chinatown DC | Asian Flavors & Local Eats

Bantam King

Colorful ramen & fried chicken joint. A Pop Art–decorated storefront for chicken- or vegetable-based ramen & Japanese-style fried chicken.

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Bar Chinois

Trendy stop for cocktails and dim sum. Industrial-chic joint serving dumplings, shumai, and other Chinese finger foods, plus cocktails and wine.

DAIKAYA

Hip joint for Japanese noodle soups. Japanese noodle soups ladled out in casual, funky digs with yellow and blue walls and rustic tables.

Yard House

Upscale sports bar with many draft beers. High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.

Founding Farmers & Distillers

Housemade vodka, amaro, and American fare. Distillery and eatery with wide-ranging international menu and drinks mixed with housemade spirits.

Momiji

Sushi house with popular happy hour. 2-level spot with deck turning out hibachi dishes & creatively named rolls, plus handmade cocktails.

China Chilcano by José Andrés

Lively spot for creative Peruvian fare. José Andrés' festive eatery showcases Peruvian fare with Asian & Spanish accents & pisco cocktails.

Reren Lamen & Bar

Noodle soups and Asian fare in casual digs. A low-key choice for Chinese-style ramen made with fresh noodles, plus dumplings and Asian entrees.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Choice for Cuban fare, drinks & dancing. Cuban cuisine & a vast rum bar accented by Caribbean decor & late-night salsa dancing.

Dumpling District

Full Kee

Bright, casual Chinese restaurant. Chinese restaurant serving a lengthy menu of traditional dishes plus beer & wine in a casual space.

Chinatown Garden

Standard Chinese-American cooking. Familiar fare from spring rolls to kung pao chicken presented amid traditional Chinatown decor.