This is intelligent and well thought-out food that is delivered with kindness and engagement. Truffle dumplings with a corn foam were genius. Terrific vegetarian drunken noodles. And silken tofu in a complex fermented black-bean broth that made me see through time. My wife's cocktail had a tiny touch of a Chinese cough syrup in it, which sounds funky and was, instead, kinda transcendent! We sat at the bar and watched the passionate precision of the kitchen. Bartender was super friendly. Great evening that we hope to repeat soon. Keep up the great work!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Logan Fracassa
This restaurant is a must-visit in DC, it is incredible. It has left a lasting impression on my sense of what a dining experience should be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Tewksbury
This place is fantastic . Super great staff - knowledgeable, attentive, good natured - and exceptional food for just about anyoneDietary restrictions: They are totally fine working around dietary restrictions, lots of good vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard
The food was interesting, but not your father’s Chinese food. Our server was top notch; she knew how things were prepared and their ingredients. Her recommendations were spot on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pig Ear
Noah Burke
I cannot thank your team enough for such a wonderful evening. The graduation card, the service and friendliness, the amazing food, and atmosphere were all perfect, can't wait to return again soon.
We had a great time. Service was excellent. Our server (Nemo) knew the menu top to bottom, was attentive and made great recommendations, and the food was very very yummy. That red snapper was everything!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna S.
This was a five star dining experience from start to finish. Despite not having a reservation, we were able to snag seats at the bar which overlooks the open kitchen. The service was amazing from every single person working here. The wine selection is great featuring natural wines that were delish. I had a lovely glass of bubbly to start and transitioned over to an amazing red wine later on with dinner. The menu is organized in a few different sections. The first, cold appetizers and the second, hot appetizers. The further down the menu you go, the larger and heartier the portions get. Everything is served family style and comes out whenever it's ready. I LOVE the fact that everything is marked clearly for food allergens. As much as I love Chinese cuisine, I don't see gluten free options clearly marked at most Chinese places, so I was thrilled to be able to eat so many things without having to worry - my gluten free heart could barely take it! We got the pig ears, the crispy Chilean sea bass, and the chicken. The pig ears were delicious and served over a refreshing salad that helped cut the savory flavors of the fried pig. The Chilean sea bass was absolutely incredible and probably my favorite thing of the night. It was cooked to perfection and the small size was definitely enough for two people. The chicken was also amazing and a huge portion size served with a lovely ginger scallion slaw. Make sure you get their chili oil and scallion sauce on the side too. It went so well with everything we ordered! We even left with one of their signature candles which smells like ginger. I smelled it burning in their bathroom and absolutely needed to have it. This was one of my favorite dining experiences in DC so far and I'll definitely be back!
M L
Had a wonderful dining experience here. It was like being in someone’s busy living room. Food and service were top notch. We had the shrimp, scallion pancake, truffle dumplings, snapper, and drunken duck noodles. Every bite was better than the last. Same with both desserts. Fabulous evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lina Abisoghomyan
Had a wonderful dinner experience here! Great food, cocktails, atmosphere, and friendly service. Beware that the menu is largely vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Davis
A contender for best Chinese food in the city. It's not a traditional General Tso's chicken sort of Chinese place. It's Cantonese food with a modern twist. So don't expect particularly spicy or the sort of dishes that you might get in a neighborhood Chinese place.The food is excellent. It's inventive and delicious. I have very high standards when it comes to Chinese food and I was still surprised how good Queen's English is. The restaurant itself is cute if surprisingly small. This is a place I'd recommend to both people who like and don't like Chinese food. It's that good.
Really wonderful food, service, drinks and atmosphere
Austin L.
I didn't know what quite to expect when coming to Queen's English. First off, the service was absolutely five stars. We were well taken care of. The staff, from the hostess to the servers were exceptionally friendly. The servers were also knowledgeable about the menu and came by quickly to gather any finished plates and ask if there was anything else we needed. The space and lighting was inviting. The food tasted great (Bobo Chicken was my favorite). All the food was very flavorful and creative. Presented beautifully with unique ingredients but still tasted wholly Chinese. Growing up in a Chinese household, the food, especially the red snapper brought back nostalgic memories of my mothers cooking. That being said, at least for myself, most dishes even though they did not look like something I've eaten, it tasted like something I've had many times. It was a wonderful experience, I would definitely return to try more of the menu for a special occasion.
Nicholas Jenkins
Incredibly original menu and adventurous wine list! Service is warm and caring.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam
Delicious food, very good service. Highly recommend for a fun date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pig Ear, Jelly Fish
Craig Milligan
The food here is a work of art. Deep layers of flavor in every dish surprise you and work perfectly together. The chef is a master. After each bite you want to talk about how good it is but feel speechless at the same time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallion Pancakes with Caviar, Truffle Dumpling, Jelly Fish
This is intelligent and well thought-out food that is delivered with kindness and engagement. Truffle dumplings with a corn foam were genius. Terrific vegetarian drunken noodles. And silken tofu in a complex fermented black-bean broth that made me see through time. My wife's cocktail had a tiny touch of a Chinese cough syrup in it, which sounds funky and was, instead, kinda transcendent! We sat at the bar and watched the passionate precision of the kitchen. Bartender was super friendly. Great evening that we hope to repeat soon. Keep up the great work!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is a must-visit in DC, it is incredible. It has left a lasting impression on my sense of what a dining experience should be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is fantastic . Super great staff - knowledgeable, attentive, good natured - and exceptional food for just about anyoneDietary restrictions: They are totally fine working around dietary restrictions, lots of good vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was interesting, but not your father’s Chinese food. Our server was top notch; she knew how things were prepared and their ingredients. Her recommendations were spot on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pig Ear
I cannot thank your team enough for such a wonderful evening. The graduation card, the service and friendliness, the amazing food, and atmosphere were all perfect, can't wait to return again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daikon Fritters Crab and Asparagus Sizzle, Crispy Pig Ear
We had a great time. Service was excellent. Our server (Nemo) knew the menu top to bottom, was attentive and made great recommendations, and the food was very very yummy. That red snapper was everything!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a five star dining experience from start to finish. Despite not having a reservation, we were able to snag seats at the bar which overlooks the open kitchen. The service was amazing from every single person working here. The wine selection is great featuring natural wines that were delish. I had a lovely glass of bubbly to start and transitioned over to an amazing red wine later on with dinner. The menu is organized in a few different sections. The first, cold appetizers and the second, hot appetizers. The further down the menu you go, the larger and heartier the portions get. Everything is served family style and comes out whenever it's ready. I LOVE the fact that everything is marked clearly for food allergens. As much as I love Chinese cuisine, I don't see gluten free options clearly marked at most Chinese places, so I was thrilled to be able to eat so many things without having to worry - my gluten free heart could barely take it! We got the pig ears, the crispy Chilean sea bass, and the chicken. The pig ears were delicious and served over a refreshing salad that helped cut the savory flavors of the fried pig. The Chilean sea bass was absolutely incredible and probably my favorite thing of the night. It was cooked to perfection and the small size was definitely enough for two people. The chicken was also amazing and a huge portion size served with a lovely ginger scallion slaw. Make sure you get their chili oil and scallion sauce on the side too. It went so well with everything we ordered! We even left with one of their signature candles which smells like ginger. I smelled it burning in their bathroom and absolutely needed to have it. This was one of my favorite dining experiences in DC so far and I'll definitely be back!
Had a wonderful dining experience here. It was like being in someone’s busy living room. Food and service were top notch. We had the shrimp, scallion pancake, truffle dumplings, snapper, and drunken duck noodles. Every bite was better than the last. Same with both desserts. Fabulous evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a wonderful dinner experience here! Great food, cocktails, atmosphere, and friendly service. Beware that the menu is largely vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A contender for best Chinese food in the city. It's not a traditional General Tso's chicken sort of Chinese place. It's Cantonese food with a modern twist. So don't expect particularly spicy or the sort of dishes that you might get in a neighborhood Chinese place.The food is excellent. It's inventive and delicious. I have very high standards when it comes to Chinese food and I was still surprised how good Queen's English is. The restaurant itself is cute if surprisingly small. This is a place I'd recommend to both people who like and don't like Chinese food. It's that good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pig Ear, Truffle Dumpling
Restaurantji Recommends
Really wonderful food, service, drinks and atmosphere
I didn't know what quite to expect when coming to Queen's English. First off, the service was absolutely five stars. We were well taken care of. The staff, from the hostess to the servers were exceptionally friendly. The servers were also knowledgeable about the menu and came by quickly to gather any finished plates and ask if there was anything else we needed. The space and lighting was inviting. The food tasted great (Bobo Chicken was my favorite). All the food was very flavorful and creative. Presented beautifully with unique ingredients but still tasted wholly Chinese. Growing up in a Chinese household, the food, especially the red snapper brought back nostalgic memories of my mothers cooking. That being said, at least for myself, most dishes even though they did not look like something I've eaten, it tasted like something I've had many times. It was a wonderful experience, I would definitely return to try more of the menu for a special occasion.
Incredibly original menu and adventurous wine list! Service is warm and caring.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, very good service. Highly recommend for a fun date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pig Ear, Jelly Fish
The food here is a work of art. Deep layers of flavor in every dish surprise you and work perfectly together. The chef is a master. After each bite you want to talk about how good it is but feel speechless at the same time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallion Pancakes with Caviar, Truffle Dumpling, Jelly Fish