Low-key hotel restaurant dishing up classic Szechuan cuisine, plus vegetarian options & a full bar. Based on 230 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2700 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 636-3588
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
J C
Panda Gourmet would be rocking the culinary scene if its menu, food, and chef were near west side of capital beltway. Truly big kudos to the hard working Chinese family/staff running Panda Gourmet and representing truly unctuous magnificent Sichuan food east of Union Market. The food here rivals my Top#1 spot for seriously addictive Sichuan food. The items we ordered were distinctively “ma” (sichuan flower pepper numbing) and “la” (spicy). We ordered the spicy dry-chili chicken, cold beef & tendon appetizer, spicy lamb skewers, mala water-boiled fish & soft tofu, ground beef mala vermicielli, and mala dry-fried pork intestines, spicy wontons, and dumplings. ==> Flavors were insanely delicious and numbingly addictive all around. Even better, the waitress was fantastic and entertained our request to up the mala levels – fantastic!
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Joel Keralis
This is a great place for very authentic Szechuan food. I’ve been here multiple times and have never had a bad dish. The menu is extensive, but don’t expect the food to be “American Chinese.” Entrees are typically $15-20, and will be served family style for the table to share. It’s in attached to a shabby-looking Days Inn in a shady part of town, but don’t let the neighborhood intimidate you; the food is worth it. It’s a great stop for lunch or dinner before or after walking around the Arboretum which is pretty much right across the street.
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Christopher Lew
Rumor has it that Xi Jing Ping visits this restaurant when he comes to Washington DC, so that means this place must be legit right? RIGHT!!
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Sean Herbold
A real hole in the wall find in the city. Amazing Szechuan food. Dan dan noodle is out of this world. Spicy pepper chicken is amazing. Egg soup is just right as well
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Philippa Pham Hughes
It’s good but maybe doesn’t rise to the hype. I think its quirky location is mostly why people love it. It feels like you’ve discovered a hidden gem. The Dan Dan noodles were very spicy and delicious. I liked the scallion pancakes and salt shrimp (though maybe slightly too breaded and not salty enough). A friend recommended the garlic eggplant, which I found disappointing. It was like they put sweet n sour sauce on it maybe. Should have been more garlicky and savory.
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C B (Chris)
A True Gem! This is my favorite Chinese restaurant. The rabbit is delicious but be cautious of tiny bones. The boiled fish is my favorite. If you like spicy food, you should definitely give it a try. The cabbage dish is very rich, but quite good. Whenever I have a guest seeking good Chinese food, this is where I go.
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Greg Fine
This place was awesome! It was so good I came back the next night for another dinner here. The menu seemed to be mostly authentic Chinese food but there were a few American-Chinese options like sesame chicken. Definitely get the “Chinese Burger”
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J C
I was skeptical when someone mentioned this place for good Sichuan food…and then more people backed it up so I HAD to try it. Very good! The cold beef and tripe salad, the fried chicken bits, and eggplant were so good! Will definitely be coming back.
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Jessica O
Definitely worth the hype! Everything was amazing. The staff as well were so kind. I definitely enjoyed my time here and the food.
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Andrew Quilpa
Don’t come here expecting the usual Panda Express type of fare. Do come here expecting delicious, authentic Chinese food at a reasonable price! The dan dan noodles are particularly flavorful.
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