No-frills, tiny Chinese eatery with a handful of seats & a sideline in producing fresh rice noodles.
At a glance
#5 of 42 Chinese restaurants in Washington #5 of 7 Noodle shops in WashingtonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.27
Rating breakdown
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5 ★61%
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4 ★22%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★6%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of China Boy?
- China Boy is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 395 reviews.
- How does China Boy rank in Washington?
- China Boy is #5 of 42 Chinese restaurants in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is China Boy located?
- 815 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States — 0.1 km from the center of Washington.
- How can I contact China Boy?
- Phone: +1 202-371-1661 · Website: chinaboynoodledc.com
China Boy is a delightful hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant. My wife stumbled upon it while browsing Google Maps for dining options, and we decided to give it a try. And let me tell you, we were pleasantly surprised! The rice crepe was exceptionally tasty, and the prices were quite reasonable. Just a heads-up: they operate on a cash-only basis if you choose to dine in. If you’re cashless, I believe you can order online and paying digitally, albeit with a small extra fee.
Now, let’s talk ambiance. China Boy DC may not win any beauty contests—it’s not exactly a showstopper. But don’t judge a book by its cover! Once inside, the flavorsome dishes won us over. We’re already planning our next visit when we’re back in the DC area.
Now, let’s talk ambiance. China Boy DC may not win any beauty contests—it’s not exactly a showstopper. But don’t judge a book by its cover! Once inside, the flavorsome dishes won us over. We’re already planning our next visit when we’re back in the DC area.
Best Chinese food I’ve ever had…Chicken Chow Fun was outstanding! Dim Sum delightful. Even the spring roll was not just “a spring roll”.
Small dining area, but tasty authentic Chinese. The arch is very close by.
I recently dined here and the flavors were exquisite, and the textures perfectly balanced. The cozy ambiance added to the overall delightful dining experience. Highly recommend!
This unassuming place accepts only cash and is take out only! The selection is varied, authentic, and delicious! The trip to get the food was definitely well worth it!
For three adults, we had:
*two orders of the dried shrimp rice noodle crepes (a bit bland, but the sweet soy sauce was a fine complement),
*two orders of the wonton with egg noodle soup (soup was probably made from the ox tail bones, not from powder or artificial flavoring)
*one order of the beef chow fun (even though we asked for it with black beans, they must have forgotten it), still delicious!
As long as you have cash, and a place to sit (no dining in!), this is the place for you!
For three adults, we had:
*two orders of the dried shrimp rice noodle crepes (a bit bland, but the sweet soy sauce was a fine complement),
*two orders of the wonton with egg noodle soup (soup was probably made from the ox tail bones, not from powder or artificial flavoring)
*one order of the beef chow fun (even though we asked for it with black beans, they must have forgotten it), still delicious!
As long as you have cash, and a place to sit (no dining in!), this is the place for you!
This is the spot for on the go chinese appetizers and Chinese staples. I would give this place a 4.5 out of 5 if I could. You can get a variety of dim sum and a variety of noodle dishes here. I got the pork belly bao bun which was insanely good. The sauce is EVERYTHING. I wish it was stuffed with more meat but I would get it again.
Price was decent! An order of the bao buns comes with 2 for 6.95. Everything is just around $10 or less.
Service is fast and i have no complaints about that. This is not a sit down place. You go in and place your order at the door. Don’t feel discouraged ordering since the order window is right at the entryway. Order and you won’t regret it.
** CASH ONLY HERE **
** CLOSED ON TUESDAYS **
Price was decent! An order of the bao buns comes with 2 for 6.95. Everything is just around $10 or less.
Service is fast and i have no complaints about that. This is not a sit down place. You go in and place your order at the door. Don’t feel discouraged ordering since the order window is right at the entryway. Order and you won’t regret it.
** CASH ONLY HERE **
** CLOSED ON TUESDAYS **
I've heard good things about China Boy and happened to be in the area. I know their rice rolls are supposed to be well known, so I had fried pork dumplings, shrimp rice rolls, beef chow foon, and then threw in an order of shrimp dumplings.
Pork dumplings, shrimp rice rolls, and chow fun were great. The pork dumplings were actually deep fried, but a good mix of chewy and crispy. The shrimp rice rolls were really tender and the flavor alone was good, but with the sauce it was perfect. The chow foon had a really nice wok hei to it, super smoky.
The shrimp dumplings were the only letdown. They seemed to be like some inexpensive, frozen "shrimp" dumplings from the store.
Overall I'd go back, but skip the shrimp dumplings.
Pork dumplings, shrimp rice rolls, and chow fun were great. The pork dumplings were actually deep fried, but a good mix of chewy and crispy. The shrimp rice rolls were really tender and the flavor alone was good, but with the sauce it was perfect. The chow foon had a really nice wok hei to it, super smoky.
The shrimp dumplings were the only letdown. They seemed to be like some inexpensive, frozen "shrimp" dumplings from the store.
Overall I'd go back, but skip the shrimp dumplings.
This little joint is terrific. I love the fresh shrimp rice crepe (must-get for those who enjoy shrimp), chicken sticky rice...and the beef chow fun is sooooo good. Also awesome is that you cam buy fresh rice noodles at a super reasonable price. The fresh noods taste great, and nothing tops that beef chow fun. Fast and friendly service as well. Cash only...this place is a gem!
March 2024 update: they've finally reopened their refreshed dining room. Just a few tables and some "bar" single seats - I can't wait to eat-in.
March 2024 update: they've finally reopened their refreshed dining room. Just a few tables and some "bar" single seats - I can't wait to eat-in.
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