What is the best chinese restaurant in Washington?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, TEASHI is currently the top-rated chinese restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 85/100.

How does Harry Hungry score chinese restaurants in Washington?

Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.

Are there tourist-trap chinese restaurants in Washington to avoid?

Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Washington, DC

Best Chinese in Washington.

Harry currently ranks 10 chinese spots in Washington, scoring 71–85 on the Harry Score. 3 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.

The question is not whether it is authentic — it is whether the kitchen has a point of view. Harry does not want fusion. He wants to know if the cook is from Sichuan or Guangdong, and if the heat, the oil temperature, and the seasoning are doing something specific. Regional specificity is the only interesting thing.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 18 July 2026

TEASHI

chinese

1234 19th St NW #100, Washington

4.8 across 232 Google reviews; more than you'd expect at this price.

Harry

Worth It

Hawwi Ethiopian Restaurant

ethiopian · chinese

1125 Queen St, Alexandria

4.6 across 906 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #85 of 958 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

CHIKO

asian-fusion · asian

423 8th St SE, Washington

4.6 across 462 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by James Beard Foundation.

Harry

Worth It

Soupy Dumpling & Fancy Cuppa Bubble tea

chinese · taiwanese

1320 14th St NW, Washington

4.6 across 295 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Astoria DC

chinese · cocktail-bar

1521 17th St NW, Washington

4.4 across 719 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.

Harry

Worth It

New Century Carry Out & Rest

chinese

5400 Queens Chapel Rd, Hyattsville

4.5 across 404 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; this unassuming counter-serve eatery offers Chinese classics, subs & American fast….

Harry

Worth It

Bar Chinois DC

chinese · cocktail-bar

455 I St NW, Washington

4.4 across 791 Google reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.

Harry

Worth It

Eastern Gourmet 海纳百川

chinese · meal-takeaway

8150 Baltimore Ave Unit D, College Park

4.5 across 429 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Reren Lamen & Bar

dumpling · dim-sum

817 7th St NW, Washington

4.2 across 2.2k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a low-key choice for Chinese-style ramen made with fresh noodles, plus dumplings and….

Harry

Worth It

1983 Chinese Cuisine Restaurant

chinese · dim-sum

1101 S Joyce St B26, Arlington

4.5 across 754 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

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Questions Harry gets about chinese in Washington

What is the best chinese restaurant in Washington?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, TEASHI is currently the top-rated chinese restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 85/100.
How does Harry Hungry score chinese restaurants in Washington?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap chinese restaurants in Washington to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Chinese in Washington.

Harry currently ranks 10 chinese spots in Washington, scoring 71–85 on the Harry Score. 3 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 18 July 2026

TEASHI

chinese

1234 19th St NW #100, Washington

4.8 across 232 Google reviews; more than you'd expect at this price.

Harry

Worth It

Hawwi Ethiopian Restaurant

ethiopian · chinese

1125 Queen St, Alexandria

4.6 across 906 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #85 of 958 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

CHIKO

asian-fusion · asian

423 8th St SE, Washington

4.6 across 462 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by James Beard Foundation.

Harry

Worth It

Soupy Dumpling & Fancy Cuppa Bubble tea

chinese · taiwanese

1320 14th St NW, Washington

4.6 across 295 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Astoria DC

chinese · cocktail-bar

1521 17th St NW, Washington

4.4 across 719 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.

Harry

Worth It

New Century Carry Out & Rest

chinese

5400 Queens Chapel Rd, Hyattsville

4.5 across 404 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; this unassuming counter-serve eatery offers Chinese classics, subs & American fast….

Harry

Worth It

Bar Chinois DC

chinese · cocktail-bar

455 I St NW, Washington

4.4 across 791 Google reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.

Harry

Worth It

Eastern Gourmet 海纳百川

chinese · meal-takeaway

8150 Baltimore Ave Unit D, College Park

4.5 across 429 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Reren Lamen & Bar

dumpling · dim-sum

817 7th St NW, Washington

4.2 across 2.2k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a low-key choice for Chinese-style ramen made with fresh noodles, plus dumplings and….

Harry

Worth It

1983 Chinese Cuisine Restaurant

chinese · dim-sum

1101 S Joyce St B26, Arlington

4.5 across 754 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about chinese in Washington

What is the best chinese restaurant in Washington?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, TEASHI is currently the top-rated chinese restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 85/100.
How does Harry Hungry score chinese restaurants in Washington?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap chinese restaurants in Washington to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.