Familiar fare from spring rolls to kung pao chicken presented amid traditional Chinatown decor.
At a glance
#31 of 42 Chinese restaurants in WashingtonLocalGuideWorld score: 3.61
Rating breakdown
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5 ★42%
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4 ★21%
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3 ★11%
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2 ★8%
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1 ★19%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Chinatown Garden?
- Chinatown Garden is rated 3.6 out of 5 based on 802 reviews.
- How does Chinatown Garden rank in Washington?
- Chinatown Garden is #31 of 42 Chinese restaurants in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Chinatown Garden located?
- 618 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States — 0.3 km from the center of Washington.
- How can I contact Chinatown Garden?
- Phone: +1 202-737-8887 · Website: smorefood.com
After my first time visiting this restaurant, I ordered a take-out order of the General Tso Chicken entree (dinner portion) $18.00 plus tax. Unfortunately, the order was not prepared with perfection. The is dry. The General Tso sauce is too thick. Overall, I am not pleased with the chunks of fried chicken breast (not even bite size) and the chicken is dry not juicy. The meal just did not meet my expectations. I will not be returning. I do not find this restaurant to be worthy of pricing their meals $18 and above.
Good food & attentive service in a somewhat dated decor located very near Chinese gate & Metro stop. The area feels a little sketchy but the subtle police presence was appreciated. The numbing spicy Szecheun tofu was very delicious but the soft texture was a turn off to several in our party of 7. I eat out 3 times a week throughout the US and the eggplant 🍆 dish was spectacular, one of my best dishes in years. Again the texture was not appreciated by some. The sesame chicken was a hit with the 2 kids. The 4 different dumplings were good, not great. I would certainly return, although Han Palace by Zoo is the best Chinese I've ever had and I've been to hundreds of such restaurants in NYC, Boston, DC, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Miami, Tampa,etc. Affordable $190.
One of the best fried rice I have tasted. Sweet and sour chicken had quality chicken cuts. Place was pretty empty when we were there, but really pleased with the food quality, taste, service and price. I will be returning!
I have come here several times after a Washingtonian article identified this as one of DC’s secretly super vegan friendly restaurants. There are two columns of vegan dishes in the menu: one column is tofu-based mock meats, the other is traditional tofu and veggie dishes. We got the Szechuan chick’n, eggplant in garlic sauce, and general tso’s tofu. The eggplant was great—always get the eggplant! The chick’n was very good with a hint of spice; each chick’n strip was narrow and thin almost like a short stubby noodle. It was seasoned really well and had a good chickeny texture. I wouldn’t get the general tso’s again…it wasn’t bad but didn’t come the way I typically like it with a crust around the tofu and a rich sweet & tangy sauce.
The portions are large here: three dishes was too much food for three people. I recommended we order two entrees and an app, but that plan was thwarted when the only vegan app they had was a solo spring roll. Hopefully they expand their appetizer list in the future.
This restaurant has big round tables in the back; I’ve been here with larger parties and it works well for that.
The portions are large here: three dishes was too much food for three people. I recommended we order two entrees and an app, but that plan was thwarted when the only vegan app they had was a solo spring roll. Hopefully they expand their appetizer list in the future.
This restaurant has big round tables in the back; I’ve been here with larger parties and it works well for that.
The restaurant feels over stuffed with tables and chairs. The waitresses seemed to be rushing & only stopped once to ask if we needed anything else. No refills until the end were given. BBQ ribs were not very good. Kung Pao Chicken, General Tso & dumplings were good. I ordered the orange chicken and was brought the general tso instead (I didn't complain or return it). The rice was not "sticky rice". There were no spicy peppers/condiments placed on the table.
This was a nice gem right after the Chinatown arch. You needed a key fob to use the restroom you have to ask for it. They had traditional fare and a family menu.
This is a decent place to eat in Chinatown. It’s located a quick walk away from the metro and Chinatown sign. The menu has a nice selection to choose from and includes vegetarian options. The portions were great and there was plenty to take home after. The service was good and the food tasted great. There wasn’t anything special about the restaurant but it’s a solid place to get a nice meal.
There is an automatic 15% gratuity charge to all dine-in orders! This isn’t told to the customer directly but there are signs posted on the walls.
There is an automatic 15% gratuity charge to all dine-in orders! This isn’t told to the customer directly but there are signs posted on the walls.
So don’t let the outside of this place keep you from coming in. The food is so good and they don’t mind special orders. I haven’t been here in years and I remembered a dish I loved on their old menu and they still made it for me. I love shrimp & eggplant with just a little heat. It was better than I remember. And with a cold Tisngtao, it was absolutely divine! But don’t take my word for it, go see for yourself.
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