"Since opening in June 2023 at the Wharf, the Beijing-style destination has welcomed Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckman Jr., boxer Gervonta Davis, and plenty of politicians. That December, the gilded eatery hosted Detroit Pistons shooting guard Hami Diallo; D.C.’s own Washington Wizards small forward, Deni Avdija; singer, songwriter and record producer Al B. Sure!; and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes, who ate the hot and sour soup, honey-glazed spare ribs, and filet mignon. Star sightings at the glitzy, white-tablecloth original in NYC have included actor Forest Whitaker, Nick Cannon, Rihanna, and Adam Sandler." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb