Washington, DC
Best Chinese in Washington.
Harry's top 10 Chinese spots in Washington score 66–85 on the Harry Score. 4 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.
The question is not whether it is authentic — it is whether the kitchen has a point of view. Harry does not want fusion. He wants to know if the cook is from Sichuan or Guangdong, and if the heat, the oil temperature, and the seasoning are doing something specific. Regional specificity is the only interesting thing.
Ranked by Harry Score. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
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TEASHI
chinese
1234 19th St NW #100, Washington
4.8 across 232 Google reviews; more than you'd expect at this price.
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Harry
85
Worth It
80
Soupy Dumpling & Fancy Cuppa Bubble tea
chinese · taiwanese
1320 14th St NW, Washington
4.6 across 295 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
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Harry
81
Worth It
76
Astoria DC
chinese
1521 17th St NW, Washington
4.4 across 732 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.
$$
Harry
79
Worth It
75
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
77
Worth It
76
Bar Chinois DC
chinese
455 I St NW, Washington
4.4 across 808 Google reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.
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Harry
75
Worth It
73
Eastern Gourmet 海纳百川
chinese
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.
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Harry
75
Worth It
73
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.
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Harry
71
Worth It
71
Tiger Fork
chinese
922 N St. NW, Blagden Alley NW
4.2 across 1.2k Google reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.
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Harry
71
Worth It
71
China Boy
chinese · dim-sum
815 6th St NW, Washington
4.3 across 674 Google reviews; no-frills, tiny Chinese eatery with a handful of seats & a sideline in producing fresh….
$
Harry
68
Worth It
68
Chang Chang
chinese
1200 19th St NW Ste 110, Washington
4.0 across 446 Google reviews; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.
Caveat: Critics love it. Normal people are divided. Could be brilliant, could be a $240 mistake.
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Harry
66
Worth It
66
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Questions Harry gets about Chinese in Washington
- What is the best Chinese restaurant in Washington?
- TEASHI tops Harry's Chinese list for Washington right now, 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.