On Feb. 5, families around the world take part in the celebrations for Lunar New Year. To kick off the 15 days of celebration, Chinese families gather at home or at a favorite restaurant on New Year’s Eve for a reunion dinner, often featuring noodles for longevity, fish for prosperity and dumplings for wealth.
If you’re looking for a feast to celebrate the Year of the Pig with friends and family, Hoodline has crunched the numbers to find the top Chinese restaurants in Washington, based on Yelp ratings and our own methodology. Happy Lunar New Year!
1. Copycat Co.
Topping the list is Copycat Co. Located at 1110 H St. NE (between North 11th and North 12th streets) in the Atlas District, it is the highest rated Chinese restaurant in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 521 reviews on Yelp.
2. Reren
Next up is downtown's Reren, situated at 817 Seventh St. NW (between North H and North I streets). With four stars out of 1,369 reviews on Yelp, the Asian fusion spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Chiko
Capitol Hill's Chiko, located at 423 Eighth St. SE (between South East and South D streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it 4.5 stars out of 225 reviews.
4. Shanghai Lounge
Shanghai Lounge, a bar and restaurant in Georgetown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 428 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1734 Wisconsin Ave. NW (between North South and North R streets) to see for yourself.
5. Tiger Fork
Finally, over in Shaw, check out Tiger Fork, which has earned four stars out of 396 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Hong Kong-style cafe and cocktail bar at 922 N St. NW (between North 10th and North Ninth streets).
