Restaurants In Washington DC Chinatown, USA

restaurants in washington dc chinatown usa
Zinhle
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Chinatown is located in the heart of Washington DC, and it has a wide selection of eateries for everyone. The neighborhood has more than 20 Asian eateries and a variety of other restaurants to suit different budgets and tastes. You can lounge in an upscale bar or enjoy a wide variety of global dishes from healthy seasonal salads to Southern-fried chicken and crawfish. Below is a well-curated guide of some of the restaurants that visitors should not miss out on when coming to Chinatown. Make sure to come on an empty stomach, as you will be spoilt for choice, and might want to try sampling different locations. Scroll down to find out more about the restaurants in Washington DC Chinatown.

1. Proof

Posted by Proof Restaurant on Friday, 15 June 2018

Proof is an award-winning restaurant that exudes both contemporary chic and rustic warmth. It is a cosmopolitan restaurant that showcases the best of local, organic and sustainable ingredients. The food presentation is clean and attractive, and there is an extensive selection of international cheeses, as well as a wine list containing over 1,000 different bottles of wine to choose from. The setting is a combination of old charm meeting modern, with exposed brick walls. The menu is seasonal and changes according to the availability of ingredients.

Proof

Address: 775 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

Website: Proof

Average price for two people: 100 USD

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2. 701 Restaurant

Will you be joining us for restaurant week? On the menu: Beet Tartare. Full menu here: http://701restaurant.com/dinner-menu/

Posted by 701 Restaurant on Monday, 22 January 2018

This warm and sophisticated restaurant that has a private club setting is located just steps away from Capitol Hill and The White House. Guests get to enjoy live jazz performances while enjoying a contemporary meal that has been carefully curated by the in-house chef. On the menu, diners will find meals like Beef Tartare which is served with smoked beets, vegan Aioli, yellow beet and arugula as well as pan-seared Atlantic salmon.

701 Restaurant

Address: 701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20004

Website: 701 Restaurant

Average price for two people: 80 USD

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3. Zaytinya

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Posted by Zaytinya on Friday, 30 November 2018

Zaytinya offers an innovative Middle-Eastern menu of mezze that has been inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines. The style of serving allows for small plates of delicious meals to be shared by everyone on the table and it has a warm and community feel to it. The setting is sleek and modern, with moderate pricing on the dishes and drinks. Zaytinya is open daily from 11 am.

Zaytinya

Address: 701 9th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Corner of 9th & G Streets

Website: Zaytinya

Average price for two people: 80 USD

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4. Sweetgreen

Creamy from the avocado. Earthy from the lentils. Sweet, yet acidic from the balsamic dressing. Treat your mid-week hustle with the Lentil + Avocado salad.

Posted by sweetgreen on Wednesday, 11 April 2018

Sweetgreen is an American fast-food chain restaurant that is dedicated to serving simple, healthy salads made with the freshest seasonal ingredients. The restaurant sources their ingredients from local farmers and prides itself in its sustainability projects. Try out the fresh lentil and avocado salad, it is a fresh loaded green salad that is buttery and filled with goodness.

Sweetgreen

Address: 221 Pennsylvania Ave SE

Website: Sweetgreen

Average price for two people: 30 USD

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5. BIBIBOP Asian Grill

Creamy from the avocado. Earthy from the lentils. Sweet, yet acidic from the balsamic dressing. Treat your mid-week hustle with the Lentil + Avocado salad.

Posted by sweetgreen on Wednesday, 11 April 2018

BIBIBOP Asian Grill is a fusion restaurant that combines South Korean flavors with American flavors. The restaurant allows customers to build their own dishes and they also offer catering services. The meals offered here are centered around a happy and healthy lifestyle to create overall well-being. The ingredients used to create your own meal could be anything from organic tofu, corn, steak to chicken and noodles.

BIBIBOP Asian Grill

Address: 1516 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

Website: BIBIBOP Asian Grill

Average price for two people: 20 USD

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6. Acadiana

Our patio is OPEN #downtowndc! Come on over for a little taste of our Spring Menu!

Posted by Acadiana on Thursday, 12 April 2018

Acadiana is a contemporary Louisiana spot that serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The restaurant specializes in seafood, that offers delicious flavors from the Southern region of the USA. Acadiana’s contemporary décor captures the atmosphere of warm breezes and mysterious swamps. Enjoy live jazz music at your Sunday brunch while tucking into meals like Jambalaya – a chicken and smoked andouille sausage and Eggs Benedict.

Acadiana

Address: 901 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Website: Acadiana

Average price for two people: 60 USD

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7. Daikaya

Have you made dinner plans yet? Noodles from the Nishiyama Factory in Sapporo, Japan are the heart of every bowl of ramen we serve.

Posted by Daikaya - Ramen - Izakaya on Saturday, 9 April 2016

This is a Japanese restaurant that serves comfort food in a casual setting. The cuisine is freestyle and adaptive in nature and the plates are typically small so that one can sample many different items that the restaurant has to offer. Try the Rocky Balboa, a quail egg, sea urchin, marinated in salmon roe and sweet shoyu dashi. The noodles used for the dishes at this eatery are imported directly from Japan, ensuring that you do not miss out on the authentic taste.

Daikaya

Address: 705 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Website: Daikaya

Average price for two people: 60 USD

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8. Great Wall Szechuan House

Chicken and shrimp spring rolls
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Great Wall Szechuan House brings you your favorite Chinese dishes right in DC. On the menu, customers can expect to find appetizers of egg rolls and spring rolls, while on the main, there is a wide selection from boiled fish fillet with vegetables and twice cooked pork that can be served with a healthy helping of steamed rice.

Great Wall Szechuan House

Address: 1527 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

Website: Great Wall Szechuan House

Average price for two people: 30 USD

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9. Cafe Mozart

How are you celebrating Mother's Day weekend? Cafe Mozart is the perfect place to celebrate mom with the whole family! ? Reservations: https://goo.gl/KkbEqJ

Posted by Cafe Mozart on Friday, 11 May 2018

Cafe Mozart is the go-to dining experience for unique German flavors in the center of Washington DC. The restaurant is family-friendly and is open 7 days a week from 11 am. Some of the most popular German dishes that are served at this eatery are the Beef Roulade, which is beef stuffed with bacon, pickle, onion, mustard gravy and of course the famous selection of German sausages, such as Bratwurst and Weiswurst

Cafe Mozart

Address: 1331 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

Website: Cafe Mozart

Average price for two people: 60 USD

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10. Jaleo

Take a trip to Spain this Saturday ✈️ & join #JaleoMD Head Chef Robbie Meltzer at Embassy of Spain in the United States where he'll be serving up veggie paella ? for #EUOpenHouse.

Posted by Jaleo on Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Jaleo highlights the flavors that Spain has to offer. The Restaurant incorporates classic Spanish dishes with modern and contemporary flavors. The meals that are showcased represent the different regions of Spain and diners will love the diversity what the Chef brings to the table. The atmosphere is casual, and one can enjoy a glass of Spanish wine along with a variety of tapas.

Jaleo

Address: 480 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

Website: Jaleo

Average price for two people: 60 USD

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Try out these restaurants

If you are in Chinatown and are looking to try something new, or perhaps stick with a familiar favorite, then go ahead and make a stop at one of these restaurants and enjoy the flavors that DC has to offer.

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