New Big Wong: Authentic Cantonese and Szechuan Delights in D.C.

Small, lowkey & nothing fancy but packs a mighty punch on their dishes! Hidden, in the basement of a chinatown business front...is New Big Wong. It’s been around in downtown DC like forever! Be careful when driving are looking for this place because .... one blank of an eye while driving down the H Street Chinatown area, you might miss it. It’s just that in assuming… especially at night. lol. The food is delicious and the prices are very good. The portions are big here too..... not to mention the meats & vegetables used are always fresh. My go to and one dish that is always on realest and that this restaurant is famous for is the “Dry Scallop Fried Rice” dish! It's one of the best. It comes in one size and is loaded with shrimp scallops crab meat ....& lot of flavor! The Peking Duck dish is another favorite of mine from this restaurant as well. On any given day, you will find the restaurant pretty crowded which is a good sign, but both carryout and dine in available if ever in the area. This restaurant tends to get a lot of Uber eats DoorDash orders I noticed as well. I definitely recommend if you're looking for authentic Cantonese cuisine and good Hong Kong fare..... that is on an American-Asian carryout vibe ..... This is your place! Most meals are roughly around $15 to $20 and the servings are huge. Worth every penny.... Go here and thank me later!

Freaking the food here is the best Chinese I’ve had in years. The duck was absolutely amazing and Lily our server was so nice and beautiful. The whole experience makes me want to come back more. Love IT

Planned on dim sum but ended up here. It’s been around for about 30 years. It was nostalgia for my bf who used to come here late at night years ago. Wasn’t what we had planned on but everything was so good! Service was very good. Not so much on the atmosphere but we could live with that!

Hands down one of the best Chinese restaurants I’ve ever been to. I know the building isn’t all that modern and great but the food is amazing. I love the beef and eggplant casserole. Fried rice was also very good. Prices are very reasonable considering the big portion size. The waiters were very friendly, helpful, and attentive. After a long day walking through DC and touring museums, this really hits the spot for me!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Go for the food, stay for Oscar! Big Wong is a must-visit, especially if Oscar is working. He’s hilariously goofy and kept us smiling the entire meal—the guy is pure good vibes. He served us the pig intestine, and it was surprisingly delicious and super tasty. We’re already craving more! We’ll definitely be back soon to get our fix and hang out with Oscar again. Highly recommend!

New Big Wong is an absolute gem! I stopped by for the first time today and was seriously impressed. The moment I walked in, the staff greeted me warmly and made me feel right at home. The place has that perfect cozy, good vibe you expect from a great Chinese spot. I ordered crab rangoons, pork fried rice, and hot & sour soup and everything was amazing. The crab rangoons were perfectly crispy with a creamy filling that actually tasted like real crab, not just cream cheese. The pork fried rice was flavorful, packed with tender pieces of pork, and had that fresh-off-the-wok taste you can’t fake. And the hot & sour soup? One of the best I’ve had in a long time rich, balanced, and super comforting. New Big Wong delivers quality and flavor every time. I’m already planning my next visit. Highly recommend!

The food was great. My boyfriend and I got an entree to share and it was more than enough for the both of us. We also got our own soups which were also delicious. The place was just around the corner from the metro station which was super convenient. The service was a little scattered due to the place being almost full when we came in but otherwise the staff was courteous and efficient.

In from Phoenix for the week for a work trip. Was close by my hotel and only a 10min walk or so. Small cozy place below street level. Food was good for a cold night for this desert dweller not used 30 or below temps