Chinese restaurants in Washington, DC
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Wok & Roll
At this inauspicious address, Lincoln's assassins plotted their scheme and were later hanged for it. These days, much happier plotting takes place here, such as deciding between the light, fresh sushi or steaming, spicy noodles for lunch. The selection of teas - black, green, hot or cold - is impressive; try one of the delicious and healthy milk varieties.
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Sichuan Pavilion
Why do we think this unassuming spot may be the best Chinese in the city? Because so many Chinese come here, far from any ethnic enclaves out in the ‘burbs, to dine on fiery, oily classics of the old school. Piquant Sichaun (or Szechaun) cuisine is often blanded-up for Western customers around the world, but these guys keep it real for all their clientele, Asian or otherwise. The ma-pa tofu is particularly stinky and sublime.
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City Lights Of China
It's not much to look at, but City Lights is actually one of the better inexpensive Chinese restaurants in DC. The house specialty is Peking duck, but all the old favorites are here. For the more health conscious, the menu now offers some of these, such as General Tsao's chicken, with sautéed white meat instead of deep-fried batter and served with steamed broccoli and brown rice.
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Full Kee
Although you may find more atmosphere on the moon, you won’t find a better Chinese dive in the city limits. Fill yourself for next to nothing with a simple noodle dish or stir-fry, but make sure you leave some room for the duck, which is divine stuff. Try it with some mambo sauce (DC’s almost citrus-y version of sweet and sour). Cash only.
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