The Essential Chinese Restaurants Around D.C.

"Peter Chang’s first restaurant is one place fans can reliably find signature dishes from the well-known former Chinese embassy chef, whether it be dry-fried eggplant, bamboo fish, or giant scallion bubble pancakes. Sample the excellent chow fun that often appears on the specials list, or delve into other dishes like the crunchy golden chicken and the homey Grandma’s noodles. The Arlington restaurant offers carryout via phone orders or online orders on its website, with delivery via DoorDash. The fast-growing brand just opened a new location in McLean, with more suburbia outposts on the way. Its beloved Baltimore sibling NiHao is coming to National Landing soon." - Tierney Plumb, Missy Frederick, Eater Staff