A cute place in a cozy spot filled with joy and anticipation. The menu changes often so, if you look online and salivate at one of the photos, there is a good chance what you desire has morphed into something else. But fear not, the chef has surely created something new you willingly dive into.
I had the beef short ribs Chinese style. As my mother would say, when she is commenting on a dish, it was nice. That is a higher praise than most, but I feel it was appropriate for this dish. It wasn’t what I was expecting for a place with such high accolades. More like Korean Kalbi with Szechuan spice. Just a suggestion, maybe work on the presentation and add some coconut sugar to the marinade to balance out the flavor of the dish. It was served with an apple slaw that was also, nice, as it was the tangy acidic element to the dish. As the meat was spicy and the slaw tangy I was left yearning for that great balance of flavor great asian food has—spicy, sweet, tangy all in one bite.
I also had the lotus dumpling and that was delightful— maybe the same critique, just missing one thing, but I can’t put my finger on it yet.
The food was good and would definitely go back if I could find a nice date (almost impossible nowadays unless you pay upfront). Service was excellent and the ambiance made you feel warm and welcome. You should try this spot and order a lot more than I did to get a true experience of what this place has to offer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gary
The queens English is essentially the best vale Resteraunt in dc. Good, drinks and service are excellent.
Zachary Smith
The experience was excellent—thoughtful food, attentive service, and a menu that rewards curiosity.
The surprise of the night was the green beans. I expected them to be fine, maybe forgettable. Instead, they were outstanding—deeply flavored, perfectly cooked, and easily one of the best vegetable dishes I’ve had in recent memory. Not something I’d normally order, but they’re the kind of dish that lingers long after the meal ends.
The shrimp croquettes were another highlight: beautifully crisp on the outside with a moist, delicate center. The curry flavor led confidently, followed by a clean shrimp finish. Balanced, intentional, and very well executed.
The scallion pancakes were solid but unremarkable. They do their job, but in a lineup this strong, they didn’t stand out.
The truffle dumplings, however, were a hit—especially for my wife, who declared them her favorite dish of the night. The buttery corn sauce, truffle-scented edamame, and tofu filling worked together seamlessly. Rich without being heavy, and clearly a crowd-pleaser.
For mains, the duck drunken noodles were excellent. The duck was exceptionally tender, not at all gamey, and paired perfectly with the noodles—easily the best entrée we ordered.
The short ribs were the one disappointment. While the flavor was good, the texture missed the mark—noticeably chewy and lacking the melt-in-your-mouth quality you hope for from a dish like this.
Service throughout was warm and attentive. My wife enjoyed the wine selection, and I was impressed with the ginger cardamom shrub, which was thoughtful and well balanced.
Overall, Queen’s English delivers a creative, satisfying experience with a few truly standout dishes—especially those green beans, which I’m still thinking about. A strong showing, and absolutely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Zachary
The experience was excellent—thoughtful food, attentive service, and a menu that rewards curiosity. The surprise of the night was the green beans. I expected them to be fine, maybe forgettable. Instead, they were outstanding—deeply flavored, perfectly cooked, and easily one of the best vegetable dishes I've had in recent memory. Not something I'd normally order, but they're the kind of dish that lingers long after the meal ends. The shrimp croquettes were another highlight: beautifully crisp on the outside with a moist, delicate center. The curry flavor led confidently, followed by a clean shrimp finish. Balanced, intentional, and very well executed. The scallion pancakes were solid but unremarkable. They do their job, but in a lineup this strong, they didn't stand out. The truffle dumplings, however, were a hit—especially for my wife, who declared them her favorite dish of the night. The buttery corn sauce, truffle-scented edamame, and tofu filling worked together seamlessly. Rich without being heavy, and clearly a crowd-pleaser. For mains, the duck drunken noodles were excellent. The duck was exceptionally tender, not at all gamey, and paired perfectly with the noodles—easily the best entrée we ordered. The short ribs were the one disappointment. While the flavor was good, the texture missed the mark—noticeably chewy and lacking the melt-in-your-mouth quality you hope for from a dish like this. Service throughout was warm and attentive. My wife enjoyed the wine selection, and I was impressed with the ginger cardamom shrub, which was thoughtful and well balanced. Overall, Queen's English delivers a creative, satisfying experience with a few truly standout dishes—especially those green beans, which I'm still thinking about. A strong showing, and absolutely worth a visit.
Grace Boatright
Queen's English hits on every level! Delicious food, cool aviance, and a super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Could be a great date spot or a classy business dinner. Will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
gordon
Just a fantastic experience on every level. The cuisine is creative, extremely well-prepared and unique -- just as I was told it would be by a friend. The wines were especially interesting and well-considered. I selected "energetic" for the volume inside the restaurant -- yes, it was louder than other restaurants but that's because the place was packed and everyone was having so much fun. A very worthwhile experience and look forward to doing it again!
Opentable Diner
Fabulous! Lovely, complex bites; easy, interesting drinks; beautiful, relaxing space. Had a great
Mylan Cannon
Really lovely atmosphere tucked away in the neighborhood. Staff was super professional and make you feel right at home.
Interesting and appetizing dishes and delicious cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Noodles
Nathan
We goe very year for my sister birthday. The staff are friendly, the service is solid, and the food is excellent. This is truly one of the best resteraunts in dc.
Matthew
Restaurant was tastefully decorated and staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. However, certain dishes were overly salty (though the overall set of items we ordered were still delicious), and we were seated at a table in line with the front door (which sent a cold draft our way whenever it was opened).
The food and service are consistently fantastic; never have had a bad meal across many trips! Can't recommend it highly enough .
Curtis
Wonderful experience for my wife's bday. Had a group of 7. Wait staff and food were all excellent and the extras for her bday were amazing.
Kevin Massie
Had dinner with a friend tonight. Food was EXCELLENT! Service was professional and friendly. Ary ✔️
Michael
What an incredible meal. It's been a few years since we've been but I think it's actually improved. Everything was spot on. The whole branzino and the broccoli are phenomenal. Recommended to the couple who sat next to us and they were grateful!
JD
Fine if you are in the area but I would not go across town for it. I had veg drunken noodles they were bland.
A cute place in a cozy spot filled with joy and anticipation. The menu changes often so, if you look online and salivate at one of the photos, there is a good chance what you desire has morphed into something else. But fear not, the chef has surely created something new you willingly dive into.
I had the beef short ribs Chinese style. As my mother would say, when she is commenting on a dish, it was nice. That is a higher praise than most, but I feel it was appropriate for this dish. It wasn’t what I was expecting for a place with such high accolades. More like Korean Kalbi with Szechuan spice. Just a suggestion, maybe work on the presentation and add some coconut sugar to the marinade to balance out the flavor of the dish. It was served with an apple slaw that was also, nice, as it was the tangy acidic element to the dish. As the meat was spicy and the slaw tangy I was left yearning for that great balance of flavor great asian food has—spicy, sweet, tangy all in one bite.
I also had the lotus dumpling and that was delightful— maybe the same critique, just missing one thing, but I can’t put my finger on it yet.
The food was good and would definitely go back if I could find a nice date (almost impossible nowadays unless you pay upfront). Service was excellent and the ambiance made you feel warm and welcome. You should try this spot and order a lot more than I did to get a true experience of what this place has to offer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The queens English is essentially the best vale Resteraunt in dc. Good, drinks and service are excellent.
The experience was excellent—thoughtful food, attentive service, and a menu that rewards curiosity.
The surprise of the night was the green beans. I expected them to be fine, maybe forgettable. Instead, they were outstanding—deeply flavored, perfectly cooked, and easily one of the best vegetable dishes I’ve had in recent memory. Not something I’d normally order, but they’re the kind of dish that lingers long after the meal ends.
The shrimp croquettes were another highlight: beautifully crisp on the outside with a moist, delicate center. The curry flavor led confidently, followed by a clean shrimp finish. Balanced, intentional, and very well executed.
The scallion pancakes were solid but unremarkable. They do their job, but in a lineup this strong, they didn’t stand out.
The truffle dumplings, however, were a hit—especially for my wife, who declared them her favorite dish of the night. The buttery corn sauce, truffle-scented edamame, and tofu filling worked together seamlessly. Rich without being heavy, and clearly a crowd-pleaser.
For mains, the duck drunken noodles were excellent. The duck was exceptionally tender, not at all gamey, and paired perfectly with the noodles—easily the best entrée we ordered.
The short ribs were the one disappointment. While the flavor was good, the texture missed the mark—noticeably chewy and lacking the melt-in-your-mouth quality you hope for from a dish like this.
Service throughout was warm and attentive. My wife enjoyed the wine selection, and I was impressed with the ginger cardamom shrub, which was thoughtful and well balanced.
Overall, Queen’s English delivers a creative, satisfying experience with a few truly standout dishes—especially those green beans, which I’m still thinking about. A strong showing, and absolutely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The experience was excellent—thoughtful food, attentive service, and a menu that rewards curiosity. The surprise of the night was the green beans. I expected them to be fine, maybe forgettable. Instead, they were outstanding—deeply flavored, perfectly cooked, and easily one of the best vegetable dishes I've had in recent memory. Not something I'd normally order, but they're the kind of dish that lingers long after the meal ends. The shrimp croquettes were another highlight: beautifully crisp on the outside with a moist, delicate center. The curry flavor led confidently, followed by a clean shrimp finish. Balanced, intentional, and very well executed. The scallion pancakes were solid but unremarkable. They do their job, but in a lineup this strong, they didn't stand out. The truffle dumplings, however, were a hit—especially for my wife, who declared them her favorite dish of the night. The buttery corn sauce, truffle-scented edamame, and tofu filling worked together seamlessly. Rich without being heavy, and clearly a crowd-pleaser. For mains, the duck drunken noodles were excellent. The duck was exceptionally tender, not at all gamey, and paired perfectly with the noodles—easily the best entrée we ordered. The short ribs were the one disappointment. While the flavor was good, the texture missed the mark—noticeably chewy and lacking the melt-in-your-mouth quality you hope for from a dish like this. Service throughout was warm and attentive. My wife enjoyed the wine selection, and I was impressed with the ginger cardamom shrub, which was thoughtful and well balanced. Overall, Queen's English delivers a creative, satisfying experience with a few truly standout dishes—especially those green beans, which I'm still thinking about. A strong showing, and absolutely worth a visit.
Queen's English hits on every level! Delicious food, cool aviance, and a super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Could be a great date spot or a classy business dinner. Will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just a fantastic experience on every level. The cuisine is creative, extremely well-prepared and unique -- just as I was told it would be by a friend. The wines were especially interesting and well-considered. I selected "energetic" for the volume inside the restaurant -- yes, it was louder than other restaurants but that's because the place was packed and everyone was having so much fun. A very worthwhile experience and look forward to doing it again!
Fabulous! Lovely, complex bites; easy, interesting drinks; beautiful, relaxing space. Had a great
Really lovely atmosphere tucked away in the neighborhood. Staff was super professional and make you feel right at home.
Interesting and appetizing dishes and delicious cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Noodles
We goe very year for my sister birthday. The staff are friendly, the service is solid, and the food is excellent. This is truly one of the best resteraunts in dc.
Restaurant was tastefully decorated and staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. However, certain dishes were overly salty (though the overall set of items we ordered were still delicious), and we were seated at a table in line with the front door (which sent a cold draft our way whenever it was opened).
Restaurantji Recommends
The food and service are consistently fantastic; never have had a bad meal across many trips! Can't recommend it highly enough .
Wonderful experience for my wife's bday. Had a group of 7. Wait staff and food were all excellent and the extras for her bday were amazing.
Had dinner with a friend tonight. Food was EXCELLENT! Service was professional and friendly. Ary ✔️
What an incredible meal. It's been a few years since we've been but I think it's actually improved. Everything was spot on. The whole branzino and the broccoli are phenomenal. Recommended to the couple who sat next to us and they were grateful!
Fine if you are in the area but I would not go across town for it. I had veg drunken noodles they were bland.
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