City Lights of China

$$ • Chinese, Vegan

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About City Lights of China

City Lights of China is a popular Chinese restaurant known for its tasty dishes and efficient service. Customers often mention the tenderness of the beef and chicken, along with the crisp vegetables that are not overly sauced. The wings are described as nice and crispy, matching well with the sweet and sour flavors. The restaurant’s portions are generous, and prices are reasonable, making it a good choice for a satisfying meal. The kitchen is very quick, so food arrives hot and fresh, and almost never leaks sauce or oil in the packaging, which is great for soups like hot and sour. The standout dishes include the pork hot pepper, crispy beef, General Tso’s, orange chicken, and eggplant, encouraging diners to explore the menu beyond the usual options. While some reviews mention that the food was okay or salty, many regulars have enjoyed the consistency and quality of the food over the years. The new takeaway/delivery-only location in Adams Morgan is clean and serves the same reliable food, with the fried rice being a favorite. Despite some mixed experiences, City Lights of China remains a top spot for Chinese-American cuisine.

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City Lights of China Reviews

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199 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
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41%
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6%
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Food
3.3
Atmosphere
3.5
Service
3.6

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Restaurantji Rating

Ordered the crispy tofu. Was pretty disappointed by how dry the tofu was. The sauce was also nothing special.

good

I'm a vegetarian, so I can't speak to the meat, but the last few dishes i've had here have been DELISH. Mapo tofu, moo shu tofu, ginger snow peas, lo mein, dan dan noods. Good stuff

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 9:30PM
Tuesday 11AM - 9:30PM
Wednesday 11AM - 9:30PM
Thursday 11AM - 9:30PM
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday 11AM - 9:30PM
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