Celebrate Lunar New Year at one of these top Chinese restaurants in Washington

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On Jan. 25, families around the world take part in the celebrations for Lunar New Year. To kick off the 15 days of celebration, Chinese families gather at home or at a favorite restaurant on New Year’s Eve for a reunion dinner, often featuring noodles for longevity, fish for prosperity and dumplings for wealth.

If you’re looking for a feast to celebrate the Year of the Rat with friends and family, Hoodline has crunched the numbers to find the top Chinese restaurants in Washington, based on Yelp ratings and our own methodology. Happy Lunar New Year!

1. Dumplings & Beyond

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Topping the list is Dumplings & Beyond. Located at 2400 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Floor 2, in Glover Park, it is the highest-rated Chinese restaurant in Washington, boasting four stars out of 397 reviews on Yelp.

2. China Boy

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Next up is China Boy, situated at 817 Sixth St. NW in Chinatown. With four stars out of 416 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.

3. 14th St Cafe

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Logan Circle's 14th St. Cafe, located at 1416 14th St. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Asian bistro four stars out of 186 reviews.

4. China Town

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China Town in Mount Pleasant is another go-to, with four stars out of 82 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3207 Mount Pleasant St. NW to see for yourself.

5. Copycat Co.

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Over in the H Street Corridor, check out Copycat Co., which has earned 4.5 stars out of 589 reviews on Yelp. You can find the cocktail bar and restaurant at 1110 H St. NE.

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