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EXPLORE D.C. | | | | | | | 1550 Wilson Blvd
Arlington,
VA
22209
703-741-0870 | | | | | Description: ARLINGTON. Cafe Asia's eclectic menu boasts entrees from Vietnam, China, Japan, Indonesia, and Korea. As a result, there are plenty of options for everyone. Start with gyoza (Japanese dumplings) or hot and sour soup. Then, order an Asian Green Salad, tempting nasi uduk (sampler platter of Indonesian delights), or traditional pad Thai. Lunch specials and dinner bento box combos are especially affordable. Happy hour also helps out the budget with discounted drinks and sushi. Outdoor dining available. Casual dress. Reservations suggested for large parties.
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| 1063 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20007
202-333-8288 | | | | | Description: GEORGETOWN. Stressed out? This Asian tearoom's lovely atrium dining room adds a welcome measure of peace and quiet to a busy day. You'll find an assortment of herbal and Asian teas, as well as a collection of appetizers and light lunches. Dumplings, puff pastries filled with lotus-seed paste, and bento boxes are among the delectable offerings. Sip tea and dine on floor cushions, or take your repast at low rosewood tables. Smart casual dress. Reservations not accepted.
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| 1731 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20009-1146
202-265-6688 | | | | | Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. Great food in an attractive, convenient Dupont Circle location contributes to the popularity of this Chinese eatery. Try anything in the pungent ginger sauce and you'll be in for a mouthwatering treat. Due to eager crowds, service is brisk and no-nonsense, but don't let that deter you. Fresh, interesting dishes ginger-flavored baked jumbo shrimp, shark's fin soup, and Cornish hen in cinnamon and soy showcase some of the best Asian cooking in town. METRO: Dupont Circle
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| 7710 Norfolk Ave
Bethesda,
MD
20814
301-656-3427 | | | | | Description: BETHESDA. A reliable choice for Cantonese, Szechuan, and Hunan food with American flair, this neighborhood restaurant accommodates a host of regulars. Its reputation for high-quality ingredients and attentive cooking makes it a dependable, if not overly adventurous, choice, and the kitchen makes a special effort to accommodate particular requests. Look to the specials (which often include a choice of seafood, meat, and vegetable entrees) for the most intriguing dishes.
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| 509 H St NW
Washington,
DC
20001
202-371-2233 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This Cantonese favorite is known for succulent roasted meats and filling noodle and dumpling dishes. The decor is simple and spare, but the menu is anything but that. Locals claim that the menu's back page offers the best dishes; specials might include breaded oyster casserole with ginger and scallions or Hong Kong shrimp dumplings. Soups are legendary. No reservations. Casual dress. METRO: Chinatown
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| 1120 19th St NW
Washington,
DC
20036
202-293-3138 | | | | | Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. Lunchtime crowds are intense at this fantastic place, mainly because the food is robust, spicy, and delicious. Favoring authentic cuisine over mild-mannered adaptations, Nooshi gives young professionals what they want: flavor wild enough to keep up with their lives. The eatery combines the cultures and cuisines of China, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Opt for Thai drunken noodles, Shanghai roast pork soup or even Singapore-style rice noodles. Sushi is a popular alternative in the non-noodle category. METRO: Dupont Circle
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| 7531 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria,
VA
22306
703-768-2774 | | | | | Description: ALEXANDRIA. Manager Peter Chang makes sure each patron enjoys dining at this popular Chinese restaurant. The extensive menu features dishes skillfully prepared by trained chefs. Try spicy barbecued spareribs, crisp tempura shrimp or vegetables, or exotic Mongolian-style beef with scallions. The house specialty, from which the restaurant takes its name, is Peking Duck. Noodle dishes and all of your Chinese favorites are offered too, as are innovative creations like spicy-hot Bang-Bang Shrimp. Casual attire.
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| 6029 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church,
VA
22041
703-671-8088 | | | | | Description: FALLS CHURCH. This Falls Church kitchen specializes in authentic Northern Chinese fare, seasoned with delicacies like house-made hoisin sauce and home-grown jumbo spring onions. A prize dish, Szechuan beef proper consists of spicy shredded beef sautéed with celery, carrots, sesame seeds and sauce, and other classics include Peking-style rack of lamb and Jeo-Yan Shrimp. Framed Asian art and red furnishings and carpet accent the traditional dining room.
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| 1776 E Jefferson St
Rockville,
MD
20852-4028
301-770-5020 | | | | | Description: ROCKVILLE. The pseudo-Chinese decor is uneventful, but the seafood, prepared with an Asian influence, more than compensates. Positioned near the entrance, fish tanks hold potential entrees, so you get an immediate sense of the quality and freshness of the seafood. The kitchen offers several menus, including one for health-conscious diners low in fat, salt and oil. Selections include Chinese dim sum, Japanese sushi, and even some Taiwanese dishes. Opt for the simmered black cod, steamed whole fish, lobster or Dungeness crab. Try some of the black bean sauce too; they're famous for it. Business casual to casual dress.
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| 619 H St NW
Washington,
DC
20001
202-842-8669 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Fans of Mongolian barbecue won't want to miss this stir-fry mecca, where patrons choose ingredients and watch their meal being cooked before their eyes. The lunchtime buffet is exceedingly popular among those seeking a quick, inexpensive meal. Tony Cheng's has developed a large Chinese following and an equally large non-Chinese clientele by excelling at this hot pot technique and by ably preparing Cantonese and Szechuan dishes. The spacious dining room is attended by a gracious, friendly staff. Casual dress. METRO: Chinatown
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