Bar Chinois,

455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States

"Went there for happy hour after so many recommendations of the place. Overall the vibe is really cute though quite crowded during happy hour. Dumplings were ok and the drinks were also pretty mediocre. Not sure if that was my fault in ordering but we got the Valensole and Panache drinks. The Valensole just mostly tasted of lavender and had a strong soapy/cough syrup quality to it. I am usually a big fan of floral flavors but it was a bit disappointing and I didn’t end up finishing the drink. Panache was alright but pretty bland drink as well. The dumplings for the price are a good deal but not great tasting. Our service on the other hand was great and very attentive. The place is a fun spot overall but there may be better happy hour spots in DC."

"I’ve never had Asian cuisine for brunch before and now I have to eat here all the time! This place was so delicious, aside from our drinks, and the staff was very lovely. We had the best pork bao buns, I’ve ever had in my life here. Along with the breakfast scramble and the canto egg meal. The matcha crème brûlée stole the show! Everything was seasoned to perfection and we wished we’d ordered another portion to go. Our server was very kind and upbeat. The only thing that wasn’t great was our drinks. The elderflower French 75 was too tart and lemony and the mimosa didn’t have the right mix of ingredients. Other than that 5 stars!!"

"Very cute happy hour spot! It’s bustling inside and out and I found the service to be attentive. The food overall was good, not great, but we felt the happy hour deal was definitely worth it. Dumplings are tasty!"

"As a chef, I respect the menu and food quality. They have a strong understanding of flavor pairing and food presentations. The service is excellent and professional. The atmosphere is eccentric and modern."

"My boyfriend and I made reservations for restaurant week. Our table was ready before we arrived. Although it was right next to the bathroom, I think it was the best they could do under the busy circumstances. It was pretty loud, but the food was pretty great! The only thing neither of us liked were the (garlic?) noodles. It was literally just butter and noodles. The rest though, was truly delicious. The drinks we had were strong, too. Our waiter was attentive and ensured that we got something else to replace what we did not like. We were not even going to complain, but he really went the extra mile to make sure we were satisfied."