City Lights of China
$$ • Chinese, Vegan
Hours:
2443 18th St NW, Washington
(202) 217-1816
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This used to be one of the BEST Chinese Restaurants in DC. The food was top notch delicious. I used to take any friend that loved Chinese food and was visiting DC to dinner here.
It is a shell of what it used to be in its hey day. It is now an overpriced Chinese carry out.
I was so disappointed when I got what used to be my favorite dish, garlic salt shrimp with the shell on. They no longer serve it with the shell on. I knew that, but I had to order it that way...read full review
If I could give this place zero stars I would. The food was disgusting and the service was horrible. Does this look like orange chicken? Because I ordered orange chicken and this is what I got. I ordered white rice to go with it and we did not receive that. When I called them they told me to call Uber. When I explained that all Uber did was pick up and deliver the food they prepared and packaged they still told me to call Uber. That’s not all, I paid a lot of money for my order,...read full review
Nasty place, smells like roach spray cockroach!
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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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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.