This list ranks 5 of 5 eligible listings in our Washington, DC directory, United States. It covers this directory location, not the wider metro area or every restaurant in the city.
How this ranking works
We use stored ratings from the directory snapshot generated on 2026-09-24. That is the dataset build date, not the date every restaurant or rating was checked.
- Higher stored ratings come first. Equal ratings are ordered by recorded rating count, then restaurant name and listing slug. Missing counts have no count-based tie-break advantage.
- There is no minimum rating count or adjustment for sample size, age or provider. A small or unknown sample can outrank a well-documented listing.
- Only listings with a stored rating between 1 and 5 are eligible. Known temporarily closed, permanently closed and relocated listings are excluded. An unknown status does not confirm a restaurant is open.
- We publish a maximum of ten entries, and only for locations with at least five eligible listings. Branches at different addresses are separate listings.
- These are automatic rankings, not editorial picks, restaurant awards or paid placements. Sponsorship does not affect the order.
The directory includes broader dumpling and Chinese restaurant candidates. Inclusion does not verify traditional Cantonese dim sum, cart service or all-day yum cha. Confirm the current menu, hours and service format directly. See our directory methodology.
1. Bar Chinois DC
Photo credit: Uber Eats menu
Rating: 4.4/5.
Address: 455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Recorded menu examples: Gyoza De Boeuf; Red Chili Wontons; Pork XLB. These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
View listing and recorded menu.
2. Dumpling Hot Pot Beyond
Photo credit: Uber Eats menu
Rating: 4.4/5.
Address: 1216 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Recorded menu examples: Soup Dumplings (4) 上海小笼包 (4); Bbq Pork Bao (Buns) 手工制作叉烧包(2个); Crystal Shrimp Dumplings (4) 虾饺 (4). These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
View listing and recorded menu.
3. China Boy
Photo credit: DoorDash menu
Rating: 4.3/5.
Address: 815 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Recorded menu examples: Vegetable Spring Roll (2 pcs)🍃 素菜春卷; BBQ Pork Bun /Char Siu Bao 叉 烧 包; Pork Steamed Bun . . . . .小笼包. These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
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4. Han Palace-Woodley Park
Photo credit: Uber Eats menu
Rating: 4.2/5.
Address: 2649 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Recorded menu examples: A10. Pan-Fried Beef and Vegetable Dumpling 煎牛餃; A1. Soup Dumpling 灌湯小籠包; A11. Roasted Pork Bun 秘製叉燒包. These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
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5. Reren Lamen & Bar
Photo credit: Uber Eats menu
Rating: 4.2/5.
Address: 817 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Recorded menu examples: Veggie Spring Roll (2 Pcs) / 素菜春卷; Cheng Du Spicy Wonton / 成都紅油抄手; Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumpling) / 上海小籠包. These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
View listing and recorded menu.
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