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Mt. Vernon Triangle
Washington, DC
Chinese kitchen, French-inspired cocktail program, and RAMMY winner for Best Bar in DC.
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Michelin Guide
USA
Rammy 2024
Best Bar · DC
Washington Post
Fall Dining Guide
Modern Luxury
Best of the City
August 24 – September 6 · Washington, DC
Summer Restaurant Week.
Three-course dinner for $40 all week, plus Saturday & Sunday brunch for $35.
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About this location
Where it all began.
Industrial-chic dining and one of DC's most acclaimed bar programs — a few blocks from Capital One Arena, the Convention Center, and Union Station.
Since opening in October 2021, our DC location has been recognized in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC's Best of the City, and won RAMMY winner for Best Bar in DC.
Late-night kitchen seven nights a week, weekend bottomless brunch, and the most generous happy hour in the neighborhood — $1 dumplings and half-priced cocktails, daily.
Daily Happy Hour
$1 Dumplings · 1⁄2 Cocktails
Monday – Sunday · 5pm – 7pm
The Menus
Made for sharing.
Known for Red Chili Wontons, Steamed Shumai, Chili Karaage, 1970's Garlic Noodles, and Crab Rangoon. The menu evolves seasonally — the bar program never stops.
Dinner →
Bottomless Brunch · Sat & Sun →
Cocktails & Wine →
Happy Hour →
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Address
455 I St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 851-6250
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Hours
Mon – Fri 5pm – 1am
Saturday 5pm – 2am
Sunday 5pm – midnight
Brunch · Sat & Sun 11am – 4pm
Happy Hour · Daily 5pm – 7pm
Getting Here
Walking distance to Capital One Arena, the Washington Convention Center, the National Mall, and Union Station. Closest metros: Chinatown, Mt. Vernon Square / Convention Center, Judiciary Square, Union Station.
Good to Know
Patio dining · Dog friendly · Wheelchair accessible · Gluten-free options · Late-night kitchen · Gift cards available
Chinese cuisine and a French-inspired cocktail program. Two locations in the DMV.
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Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
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See the week▾
| Sunday | brunch 11am – 4pm · dinner 5pm – 12am |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5pm – 1am |
| Tuesday | 5pm – 1am |
| Wednesday | 5pm – 1am |
| Thursday | 5pm – 1am |
| Friday | 5pm – 1am |
| Saturday | brunch 11am – 4pm · dinner 5pm – 2am |
Hours checked Aug 29, 2026 · source ↗ · checked 36 days ago, so we're not calling it open or closed — anything over 14 days can have changed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on OpenTable ↗link checked Aug 29, 2026
Authority & awards
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Selected ↗
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