China Chilcano

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   Charles

   Washington DC

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I've been to China Chilcano a few times, but I think this was my most enjoyable visit. Everything I had was excellent, the flavors well balanced, and there was a nice diversity to choose from on the menu. I have an unusual dietary restriction, and the wait staff and kitchen were very helpful and accommodating. The meats were savory and cooked exactly as we requested. I particularly enjoyed the pork belly bao (thank you to the server who explained everything and warned us which of the sauces packed a punch). The drinks emphasized Peruvian and Japanese liquors, playing off of those flavors to good effect. The dining room is slightly cramped and a little noisy, but neither is severe enough to present a real problem -- it is bustling and energetic without quite pushing into overwhelming. An enjoyable meal all around, and I'm sure we will be back.
   

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   Samuel

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was absolutely amazing. The spicy dumplings were really good and the pork belly bow buns are out of this world.
   

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   Randall

   VIP

   Washington DC

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Enjoyed dim sum Tuesday ahead of the Caps game. Our server Hannah was great and the food delicious!
   

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   Rosie

   Miami

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was Excellent! We recommend the Tasting Menus.
   

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   Pauline

   Washington DC

   52 reviews

   4.0

   52 reviews

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and service are always great. The highlight for us was probably the spiral cookie dessert with banana ice cream - not only delicious but a great presentation. My only suggestion would be to lower the music - it was a bit difficult to hear each other.
   

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   Ray

   VIP

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The Tatami tasting menu was perfect and the wine that was paired with it was very good.
   

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   Dimitrios

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent experience overall. Will definitely go back!!
   

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   Kevin

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was exceptional, we had the Chilcano tasting and it was incredible!
   

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   Claudia

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Here’s your review with the chef’s tasting menu details: — I’m still on a high from this meal—absolutely incredible! We did the chef’s tasting menu, which took us on a journey through 10 different dishes, each one more amazing than the last. As a Peruvian, I can confidently say this place nails the flavors while elevating them in the best way. The lomo saltado was perfection, the ají de gallina was rich and comforting, the arroz chaufa had that perfect smoky wok flavor, and the causa was beautifully balanced and fresh. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and bursting with flavor. And let’s talk about the pisco cocktails—perfectly crafted, smooth, and dangerously good. The service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the food. The ambience? Just as amazing. Warm, inviting, and the perfect backdrop for such a special meal. And for the sheer quality and variety of food we got, the value was unreal. I left so happy, so full, and already dreaming about my next visit. If you love Peruvian food (or just insanely good food in general), you need to eat here!
   

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    William

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The tasting menu was incredible but come hungry and pace yourself! It’s a lot of food!
    

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