I think the food here is amazing. Try the fried wontons, very very good. Everything here is much better than average Chinese food. Try the roast pork lo mein and tell me that wasn’t incredible. It’s an old school restaurant where the service is unreal good. The dining room is special and something you’ll never see elsewhere. This is truly a hidden gem in Chinatown (which everyone should see) or even for all of DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Doll
Wanted to try somewhere new for take out so ordered the Szechuan Beef, Pork Lo Mein, Moo Shi Pork, and Fried Crab Wonton.
Everything was incredibly bland and flavorless, even the “hot and spicy” Szechuan Beef had barely any taste.
Food wasn’t packaged well as the Szechuan Beef at the bottom of the bag was caving in under the other dishes and had spilled considerably.
Only reason I’m keeping the left overs is so the money spent wasn’t a total waste.
Food: 1
Vicky
Absolutely love this place. Been multiple times and never had a bad item. The service is attentive and kind.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eliza
Fried rice tastes good but found MULTIPLE hairs inside the food. Servers aren’t very polite and the bathroom genuinely smelt like urine with multiple infections from decades ago.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Chris Clarke
Tony Cheng’s Restaurant is hands-down the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. A longtime favorite, it somehow keeps getting better. Every dish is flawless—bold, balanced, and deeply authentic. The recent remodel elevates the experience even further. This is a DC must.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adalbertus von Malapane
Tony Cheng’s Restaurant is a well-known and truly authentic Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Chinatown. It offers a memorable dining experience that combines traditional flavors with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, which is exactly why it has remained a favorite among both locals and visitors.
The food is thoughtfully prepared and rich in classic Chinese flavors, staying true to time-honored recipes. Each dish reflects a deep respect for tradition and quality, making the meal feel both genuine and satisfying. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, ideal for enjoying a leisurely dinner with friends, family, or out-of-town guests.
Tony Cheng’s is more than just a restaurant — it’s an essential part of the local culinary scene and a place that captures the spirit of Chinatown. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Chinese cuisine in a classic setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pedro Dominguez
The best Chinese food Ive had in a long time. This is the second time in 10yrs I visit and continues to have great food flavors, amazing portions and family-friendly atmosphere. Hoping I don’t have to wait another 10 to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Jennings
My family enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Tony Cheng restaurant before attending the First Theater Christmas Carol. Service is outstanding a broad menu of Chinese delights and great Jasmine Tea. Highly recommend to all.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Said Nassim
Ordered the shrimp dumplings, springs rolls and triple delight and asked for it to be spicy. They did not disappoint .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KJ B
Very slow. Very poor quality. And service extremely rude, especially server ‘Alex’. We requested some salt and pepper chicken which when it arrived turned out to essentially be breaded chicken tenders with neither salt nor pepper. When we queried this we were met with lots of huffing and puffing and were told that we were wrong with an insinuation of ‘how dare we’. Having sampled many Chinese dishes from around the world as someone that travels a lot I can comfortably say this was one of the worst Chinese meals I have ever had. All of which would’ve been tolerable if the service hadn’t been so arrogant, rude and slow. It’s in the middle of China town so perhaps they are just comfortable with the footfall and resent the actual customer service element. It didn’t seem like any of the staff actually wanted to be here. I found the whole experience surprising given the usually high levels of customer service one encounters in the USA.
I cannot believe I haven’t been here before and will definitely be back regularly. The food was so good - ordered two dishes recommended by the server, the sizzling beef/peppers and the seafood hot pot casserole w glass noodles. Beautiful space and excellent service as well. Also happy that they have cocktails. Was great for just me and my partner but they have plenty of large tables that seat 10 so I’ll be recommending this place for my next group dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles T
Best hot and sour soup I’ve had!! Not watery like most
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rin Baker
They are always so nice here! I fiend for the broccoli in garlic sauce. Yummy food and nice people, lots of love to the team here :)
I think the food here is amazing. Try the fried wontons, very very good. Everything here is much better than average Chinese food. Try the roast pork lo mein and tell me that wasn’t incredible. It’s an old school restaurant where the service is unreal good. The dining room is special and something you’ll never see elsewhere. This is truly a hidden gem in Chinatown (which everyone should see) or even for all of DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wanted to try somewhere new for take out so ordered the Szechuan Beef, Pork Lo Mein, Moo Shi Pork, and Fried Crab Wonton.
Everything was incredibly bland and flavorless, even the “hot and spicy” Szechuan Beef had barely any taste.
Food wasn’t packaged well as the Szechuan Beef at the bottom of the bag was caving in under the other dishes and had spilled considerably.
Only reason I’m keeping the left overs is so the money spent wasn’t a total waste.
Food: 1
Absolutely love this place. Been multiple times and never had a bad item. The service is attentive and kind.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fried rice tastes good but found MULTIPLE hairs inside the food. Servers aren’t very polite and the bathroom genuinely smelt like urine with multiple infections from decades ago.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Tony Cheng’s Restaurant is hands-down the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. A longtime favorite, it somehow keeps getting better. Every dish is flawless—bold, balanced, and deeply authentic. The recent remodel elevates the experience even further. This is a DC must.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony Cheng’s Restaurant is a well-known and truly authentic Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Chinatown. It offers a memorable dining experience that combines traditional flavors with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, which is exactly why it has remained a favorite among both locals and visitors.
The food is thoughtfully prepared and rich in classic Chinese flavors, staying true to time-honored recipes. Each dish reflects a deep respect for tradition and quality, making the meal feel both genuine and satisfying. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, ideal for enjoying a leisurely dinner with friends, family, or out-of-town guests.
Tony Cheng’s is more than just a restaurant — it’s an essential part of the local culinary scene and a place that captures the spirit of Chinatown. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Chinese cuisine in a classic setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best Chinese food Ive had in a long time. This is the second time in 10yrs I visit and continues to have great food flavors, amazing portions and family-friendly atmosphere. Hoping I don’t have to wait another 10 to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Tony Cheng restaurant before attending the First Theater Christmas Carol. Service is outstanding a broad menu of Chinese delights and great Jasmine Tea. Highly recommend to all.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the shrimp dumplings, springs rolls and triple delight and asked for it to be spicy. They did not disappoint .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very slow. Very poor quality. And service extremely rude, especially server ‘Alex’. We requested some salt and pepper chicken which when it arrived turned out to essentially be breaded chicken tenders with neither salt nor pepper. When we queried this we were met with lots of huffing and puffing and were told that we were wrong with an insinuation of ‘how dare we’. Having sampled many Chinese dishes from around the world as someone that travels a lot I can comfortably say this was one of the worst Chinese meals I have ever had. All of which would’ve been tolerable if the service hadn’t been so arrogant, rude and slow. It’s in the middle of China town so perhaps they are just comfortable with the footfall and resent the actual customer service element. It didn’t seem like any of the staff actually wanted to be here. I found the whole experience surprising given the usually high levels of customer service one encounters in the USA.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
I cannot believe I haven’t been here before and will definitely be back regularly. The food was so good - ordered two dishes recommended by the server, the sizzling beef/peppers and the seafood hot pot casserole w glass noodles. Beautiful space and excellent service as well. Also happy that they have cocktails. Was great for just me and my partner but they have plenty of large tables that seat 10 so I’ll be recommending this place for my next group dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best hot and sour soup I’ve had!! Not watery like most
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
They are always so nice here! I fiend for the broccoli in garlic sauce. Yummy food and nice people, lots of love to the team here :)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden gem! Awesome food and great service!
Nice restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...