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CHINATOWN EXPRESS

(4.9 Score)
746 6th Street Northwest,
Washington, DC 20001 Directions

Since 1992

Specialities:

✓Peking Duck ✓Roast Duck ✓Char Siu (Barbecued Roast Pork) ✓Wonton Soup ✓Hot and Sour Soup ✓Egg Drop Soup ✓Xiao Long Bao (Steamed Pork Bun) ✓Spring Roll ✓Fried Wonton ✓Congee ✓Beef Chow Fun ✓Lo Mein ✓Fried Rice ✓Yang Chow Fried Rice ✓Shrimp Fried Rice ✓Mapo Tofu ✓Kung Pao Chicken ✓General Tso's Chicken ✓Sweet and Sour Chicken ✓Orange Chicken ✓Sesame Chicken ✓Moo Shu Pork ✓Beef with Broccoli ✓Pepper Steak ✓Szechuan Beef ✓Hunan Beef ✓Sweet and Sour Pork ✓Double Cooked Pork ✓Kung Pao Shrimp ✓Szechuan Shrimp ✓Eggplant with Garlic Sauce ✓Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce ✓Baby Bok Choy ✓Szechuan String Beans ✓Egg Foo Young

“ Chinatown Express is an authentic Chinese restaurant in Washington, DC. They have been a family-run restaurant for almost 25 years, where you will find simple, inexpensive, and, most importantly, delicious food. Chinatown Express prides itself on serving tasty hand-drawn noodles, individually folded dumplings, and mouth-watering roasted meats at honest prices. The restaurant is committed to offering the most unforgettable dining experience. Their menu is a blend of Guangzhou hometown classics in southeast China and recipes from D.C.'s lively culture of healthy food lovers. They pride themselves on serving delicious hand-pulled noodles, individually folded dumplings, and mouthwatering roasted meats at honest prices. They serve up fresh tea with any visit, which is a nice touch, and they will help you with the menu. Try out their lunch specials, express meal, and roasting express. Chinatown Express is located in Gallery Place.”

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Menu:

Soups:
Wonton Soup (Small) $3.50
Wonton Soup (Large) $6.95
Egg Drop Soup (Small) $3.50
Egg Drop Soup (Large) $6.95
Hot & Sour Soup (Small) $3.50
Hot & Sour Soup (Large) $6.95
Vegetable Soup (Small) $3.50
Vegetable Soup (Large) $6.95
Crabmeat With Fish Maw Soup $18.95
Minced Beef With Egg Soup $16.95
Mustard Greens With Roast Duck Soup $16.95
Sweet Corn With Mashed Chicken Soup $16.95
Seaweed Soup $16.95
Chicken:
Chicken With Mixed Vegetables $18.95
Moo Goo Gai Pan $18.95
Sweet & Sour Chicken $18.95
Chicken With Snow Peas $18.95
Chicken With Almonds $18.95
Chicken With Broccoli $18.95
General Tso's Chicken $18.95
Chicken With Cashew Nuts $18.95
Kung Pao Chicken $18.95
Szechuan Chicken $18.95
Hunan Chicken $18.95
Chicken With Garlic Sauce $18.95
Lemon Chicken $18.95
Curry Chicken $18.95
Orange Chicken $18.95

Contact:

(202) 638-0424

Mon-Sun: 11am - 10pm

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TIGER FORK

(4.9 Score)
922 North Street (Rear) Northwest Blagden Alley,
Washington, DC 20001 Directions

Since 2018

Specialities:

✓Siu Yuk (Roast Pork Belly) ✓Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) ✓Chow Fun (Cantonese Rice Noodles) ✓Jah Leung (Rice Noodle Roll with Fried Dough Stick) ✓Crystal Dumplings ✓Hong Kong Milk Tea ✓Char Siu Plate (Chinese BBQ Pork Shoulder) ✓Soy Roasted Chicken ✓Tea Smoked Duck Breast ✓Roasted Black Bean Black Cod ✓Smashed Cucumber Salad ✓Grandma's Chili Crab Wontons ✓Salt and Pepper Calamari ✓Roasted Brussel Sprouts ✓Crispy Eggplant ✓Stir Fry Cauliflower ✓Chinese Caesar ✓Boneless Beef Short Rib Chow Fun ✓Roasted Mixed Mushroom Chow Fun

" Tiger Fork is a Chinese bistro offering modern takes on Hong Kong dishes, paired with herb-infused cocktails. The executive chef, Simon Lam, creates a playful menu inspired by Hong Kong street food, traditional dim sum, and classic Chinese flavors with a global twist. Tiger Fork focuses on family-style plates that encourage communal dining. The beverage program, led by director Ian Fletcher, highlights unique cocktails made with Chinese spirits and traditional herbal tonics designed to promote wellness and target specific health benefits. Tiger Fork features happy-hour food, great cocktails, and vegan options.

2026 Highlights: Tiger Fork also has a beverage program, created by Beverage Director Ian Fletcher, which features unique cocktails made with Chinese spirits, herbal tonics, and tinctures. These drinks are designed to support wellness and help with specific health concerns."

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License #4166475

Menu:

Smashed Cucumber Salad $9
Grandma's Chili Crab Wontons $18
Jah Leung $16
Vegetable Dumplings $16
Salt & Pepper Calamari $18
Rice & Noodles:
Fried Rice:
Combo $25
Fried Tofu & Vegetables $24
Chow Fun:
Beef Brisket $26
Roasted Mixed Mushroom $25
Plates:
Siu Yuk $27
Char Siu Plate $25
Soy Roasted Chicken $17
Tea Smoked Duck Breast $39
Vegetables:
Roasted Brussels Sprouts $17
Crispy Eggplant $17
Stir Fry Cauliflower $17
Chinese Caesar $17
Sweets:
Almond Jello $13
Monkey King Bread $13
Happy Hour:
Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls $8
Char Siu Pork Bao Bun $9
Crispy Wontons $8
Yuzu Daiquiri $10
Lychee Martini $10
Ikezo Peach Jelly Sake $8
Lucky Dog Sake Juice Box $8
House "Excellent" Sake Glass $5
White, Rosé, or Red Wine Feature Glass $9

Contact:

(202) 733-1152 (202) 733-1251

Mon-Thu: 5pm - 10pm
Fri: 5pm - 11pm
Sat: 12pm - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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TONY CHENG

(4.8 Score)
619 H Street Northwest,
Washington, DC 20001 Directions

Since 1986

Specialities:

✓Dim Sum ✓Spare Ribs In Black Bean Sauce ✓Steamed Shrimp Dumpling ✓Sweet and Sour Cabbage ✓Cold Marinated Beef ✓Spring Egg Rolls Mandarin Style ✓BBQ Spareribs ✓Vegetable Spring Roll ✓Crispy Scallion Cake ✓Chicken With Ginger and Scallion ✓Crispy Orange Chicken ✓Hot Pot Soup ✓Cauliflower ✓Potato ✓Lotus Root ✓Spinach ✓Mala Spicy Soup ✓Hot Spicy Soup ✓Seaweed ✓Watercress ✓Broccoli ✓Half Spicy and Half Non-spicy Soup ✓Winter Melon ✓Shrimp Ball ✓Fried Tofu ✓Crab Meat ✓Dried Bean Curd ✓Shrimp With Shell ✓Frozen Tofu ✓Cuttlefish ✓Chinese Cabbage ✓Squid ✓Asparagus ✓Fish Ball With Meat ✓Oyster Mushroom ✓Egg and Meat Dumpling ✓Dumpling (shrimp and Meat)

" Tony Cheng serves traditional Chinese and seafood. They pride themselves on serving tasty noodles and mouth-watering roasted meats at honest prices. The restaurant sources fresh ingredients locally. They serve up fresh tea with any visit, which is a nice touch, and they will help you with the menu if you have any questions. You can also try out their lunch dishes. Tony Cheng is committed to offering the most unforgettable dining experience. Tony Cheng offers vegetarian dishes, high chairs, and television, and accepts credit cards.

2026 Highlights: Tony Cheng has more than 39 years of experience serving authentic Chinese dishes. They also provide facilities for order collection and delivery."

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License #ABRA-007880

Menu:

Chicken, Duck
Chicken $14.95
Chicken SautéEd $14.95
Sesame Chicken $14.95
Lemon Chicken $14.95
Sweet And Sour Chicken $14.95
Tofu
Kung Pao Tofu $12.95
Ma-Bo'S Tofu $12.95
Soft Tofu In Oyster Sauce $12.95
Braised Tofu $13.95
Beef With Tofu $13.95
Chef'S Specialties
General Tsp'S Shrimp $21.95
Jumbo Shrimp $21.95
Jumbo Shrimp Double Flavor $36.95
Honey Walnut Shrimp $22.95
Steamed Oyster In Shell $20.95
Soup
Wonton Soup $2.75
Egg Drop Soup $2.75
Vegetable Soup $7.95
Hot And Sour Soup $3.50
Watercress Soup $8.95
Appetizers
Spring Roll(2) $3.95
Pan-Fried Chinese Scallop Cake $4.50
Crispy Crab Wontons(8) $8.50
Fried Meat Dumplings(6) $7.95
Steamed Meat Dumplings (6) $7.95

Contact:

(202) 371-8669

Tue-Thu & Sun: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm
Mon: Closed

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CHINATOWN EXPRESS REVIEWS

This place to me is the epitome of A ChinaTown. From the green exterior fourier, the red double doors with half circle windows to the roasted duck hanging in the window. I knew nothing about this place, didn’t bother reading any reviews because of how strongly I was attracted to this place from the exterior. I order there most popular dish which was fresh noodles, bok choy and broth so delicious I had to finish drinking right out the bowl. If this isn’t a landmark of DC, then it should be. Do your self a favor and definitely check them out.

I like tasting different food from different horizons and this time I tried the noodle with roasted duck . The broth is super tasty and the meet is well cooked and juicy . The skin is crisp and the fat is barely noticeable. My only cons is the noodles. They are too cooked and lack the taste I expected them to have. Service is fast despite the number of hungry customers. I recommend for a quick lunch or a diner.

This restaurant has got some great food options as well as a nice little atmosphere inside. The food was delicious and brought very quickly! Great place if you're looking for authentic Chinese and/or American-Chinese food.

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TIGER FORK REVIEWS

Truly phenomenal! The food was great and the service was speedy and accommodating. I came here for dinner and left satisfied and will definitely be back. I was especially impressed with the broccoli, cucumber salad, and char siu pork. I’ll be back to try the chow fun, desserts, and duck! Update - while I cannot write a second review, I want to shoutout the staff at Tiger Fork for going above and beyond each time we visit. Jake and his team go out of their way to ensure each meal is more special than the last.

Definitely plan to share plates if you come here. We got one “vegetable,” stir fried cauliflower, an appetizer, mah Leung, and two entrees, veggie fried rice and char siu, and split most of it. The favorite was definitely the cauliflower, and the tofu in the fried rice was perfectly chewy. Plates came out quick so consider ordering them once or twice at a time or your table will get super full! Their cocktails were tasty, although not very strong. Altogether, I recommend.

Tiger Fork was good! I came for Lunar New Year and they had a good selection. Their fried eggplant was also tasty. We also ordered their pork belly, which was great for sharing. I especially enjoyed their octopus char siu. Their drinks were a bit expensive, but I found the food reasonably priced.

TONY CHENG REVIEWS

Came here for a late lunch/early dinner before a concert at the Capitol One arena. The decor is unimpressive and the bathrooms, while sorta functional (1sink had no water) are nothing to note...but the food was spectacular! Had one of the best Chinese meals I have ever had! Service was prompt and the food was served piping hot! Will definitely return again. Photos are taken after we had eaten...I forgot LOL.

Our dinner was so great! We started with steamed meat dumplings which we all loved and then devoured our two dishes. Our favorite between them was definitely the Mongolian chicken, that was so delicious! Our young boys liked it too, especially the dumplings! Would absolutely come here again.

Oh to be a Japanese Business man in the 90s doing business with Washington Fat Cats. This place has the perfect vibe for that setting. With seating for 2-8 people and a lobster tank in the center with a chandelier overhead. The food was so good and authentic as well. All dishes come with a cup of white rice. The General Tsos chicken was amazing as were the pan fried dumplings. The place is a bit on the pricey side, however to me the atmosphere makes up for it.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CHINATOWN EXPRESS Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 5.8K: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TIGER FORK Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 3.0K: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TONY CHENG Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Contact Info: 8
Social Media: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.6K: 10