Bob's 88 Shabu Shabu

316 N Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850 301-294-5888

Description: ROCKVILLE. Experience an authentic culinary tradition at this casual Japanese eatery. Diners cook raw meat, cabbage, onions, mushrooms and other goodies in a pot at their table and concoct dipping sauces with their choice of ingredients. Afterwards, the leftover stock may be enjoyed with noodles. In addition to shabu shabu, the kitchen offers sushi and cooked Chinese fare.
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Cafe Asia

1550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209 703-741-0870

Description: ARLINGTON. Cafe Asia's eclectic menu boasts entrees from Vietnam, China, Japan, Indonesia, and Korea. As a result, there are plenty of options for everyone. Start with gyoza (Japanese dumplings) or hot and sour soup. Then, order an Asian Green Salad, tempting nasi uduk (sampler platter of Indonesian delights), or traditional pad Thai. Lunch specials and dinner bento box combos are especially affordable. Happy hour also helps out the budget with discounted drinks and sushi. Outdoor dining available. Casual dress. Reservations suggested for large parties.
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Ching Ching Cha

1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 202-333-8288

Description: GEORGETOWN. Stressed out? This Asian tearoom's lovely atrium dining room adds a welcome measure of peace and quiet to a busy day. You'll find an assortment of herbal and Asian teas, as well as a collection of appetizers and light lunches. Dumplings, puff pastries filled with lotus-seed paste, and bento boxes are among the delectable offerings. Sip tea and dine on floor cushions, or take your repast at low rosewood tables. Smart casual dress. Reservations not accepted.
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City Lights of China

1731 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009-1146 202-265-6688

Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. Great food in an attractive, convenient Dupont Circle location contributes to the popularity of this Chinese eatery. Try anything in the pungent ginger sauce and you'll be in for a mouthwatering treat. Due to eager crowds, service is brisk and no-nonsense, but don't let that deter you. Fresh, interesting dishes ­ ginger-flavored baked jumbo shrimp, shark's fin soup, and Cornish hen in cinnamon and soy ­ showcase some of the best Asian cooking in town. METRO: Dupont Circle
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Foong Lin

7710 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-656-3427

Description: BETHESDA. A reliable choice for Cantonese, Szechuan, and Hunan food with American flair, this neighborhood restaurant accommodates a host of regulars. Its reputation for high-quality ingredients and attentive cooking makes it a dependable, if not overly adventurous, choice, and the kitchen makes a special effort to accommodate particular requests. Look to the specials (which often include a choice of seafood, meat, and vegetable entrees) for the most intriguing dishes.
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Full Kee

509 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001 202-371-2233

Description: DOWNTOWN. This Cantonese favorite is known for succulent roasted meats and filling noodle and dumpling dishes. The decor is simple and spare, but the menu is anything but that. Locals claim that the menu's back page offers the best dishes; specials might include breaded oyster casserole with ginger and scallions or Hong Kong shrimp dumplings. Soups are legendary. No reservations. Casual dress. METRO: Chinatown
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Nooshi

1120 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 202-293-3138

Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. Lunchtime crowds are intense at this fantastic place, mainly because the food is robust, spicy, and delicious. Favoring authentic cuisine over mild-mannered adaptations, Nooshi gives young professionals what they want: flavor wild enough to keep up with their lives. The eatery combines the cultures and cuisines of China, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Opt for Thai drunken noodles, Shanghai roast pork soup or even Singapore-style rice noodles. Sushi is a popular alternative in the non-noodle category. METRO: Dupont Circle
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Peking Duck Restaurant

7531 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306 703-768-2774

Description: Manager Peter Chang makes sure each patron enjoys dining at this popular Chinese restaurant. The extensive menu features dishes skillfully prepared by trained chefs. Try spicy barbecued spareribs, crisp tempura shrimp or vegetables, or exotic Mongolian-style beef with scallions. The house specialty, from which the restaurant takes its name, is Peking Duck. Noodle dishes and all of your Chinese favorites are offered too, as are innovative creations like spicy-hot Bang-Bang Shrimp. Casual attire.
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Peking Gourmet Inn

6029 Leesburg Pike, Culmore Shopping Center, Falls Church, VA 22041 703-671-8088

Description: FALLS CHURCH. This Falls Church kitchen specializes in authentic Northern Chinese fare, seasoned with delicacies like house-made hoisin sauce and home-grown jumbo spring onions. A prize dish, Szechuan beef proper consists of spicy shredded beef sautéed with celery, carrots, sesame seeds and sauce, and other classics include Peking-style rack of lamb and Jeo-Yan Shrimp. Framed Asian art and red furnishings and carpet accent the traditional dining room.
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Ping

4060 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206 703-671-4900

Description: ARLINGTON. Contemporary decor and tasty Asian inspired fare draw diners to this Arlington eatery.
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Seven Seas

1776 E Jefferson St, Federal Plaza (lower level), Rockville, MD 20852-4028 301-770-5020

Description: ROCKVILLE. The pseudo-Chinese decor is uneventful, but the seafood, prepared with an Asian influence, more than compensates. Positioned near the entrance, fish tanks hold potential entrees, so you get an immediate sense of the quality and freshness of the seafood. The kitchen offers several menus, including one for health-conscious diners ­ low in fat, salt and oil. Selections include Chinese dim sum, Japanese sushi, and even some Taiwanese dishes. Opt for the simmered black cod, steamed whole fish, lobster or Dungeness crab. Try some of the black bean sauce too; they're famous for it. Business casual to casual dress.
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Tony Cheng's

619 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001 202-842-8669

Description: DOWNTOWN. Fans of Mongolian barbecue won't want to miss this stir-fry mecca, where patrons choose ingredients and watch their meal being cooked before their eyes. The lunchtime buffet is exceedingly popular among those seeking a quick, inexpensive meal. Tony Cheng's has developed a large Chinese following ­ and an equally large non-Chinese clientele ­ by excelling at this hot pot technique and by ably preparing Cantonese and Szechuan dishes. The spacious dining room is attended by a gracious, friendly staff. Casual dress. METRO: Chinatown
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