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City Lights of China

3.7

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The emphasis in City Lights of China the basement restaurant is on fabulous and reasonably priced food. It is very popular among Dupont Circle diners, so expect quite a crush at peak dining hours. The menu is extensive, with hearty soups served in meal-size portions and entrees that include extravagant dishes, such as whole sea bass. 

Location details

1731 Connecticut Ave NW #1, Washington, DC, 20009, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
3.7423 reviews
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Meredith's profile image
2 years ago

Good Chinese delivery! I've ordered take-out from here. The garlic eggplant is out of this world. They make great crab rangoons. All of the food is great. The portions are huge! 

Saul's profile image
2 years ago

A fair neighborhood restaurant The food was fair - poor taste, service was very slow, prices were above what I expected for this neighborhood restaurant - tea was extra. 

Bela's profile image
2 years ago

My best Chinese restaurant in DC I'm EXTREMELY picky about Chinese food; it can't be too greasy, making the food flavorless, and I don't like when the meats aren't fresh. City Lights has it down! Apparently it was the first "Meiwah". (Both restaurants are owned by the same people.) Anyway my friend and I ordered the sweet & sour pork, general tso's chicken & cho fun combination. Amazing! The shrimp on the cho fun was FRESH! The sweet & sour pork was by far the BEST I've had; the pork was cut in small pieces so it remained te... read more

Susan's profile image
2 years ago

Pretty good Chinese food The food here is pretty good as far as Chinese food goes. Their delivery is good and reliable, thought it usually takes upward of an hour (typical of delivery around here for some reason). Prices are very reasonable. 

Bela K.'s profile image
14 years ago

My best Chinese restaurant in DC I'm EXTREMELY picky about Chinese food; it can't be too greasy, making the food flavorless, and I don't like when the meats aren't fresh. City Lights has it down! Apparently it was the first "Meiwah". (Both restaurants are owned by the same people.) Anyway my friend and I ordered the sweet & sour pork, general tso's chicken & cho fun combination. Amazing! The shrimp on the cho fun was FRESH! The sweet & sour pork was by far the BEST I've had; the pork was cut in small pieces so it remained te... read more

Bela K.'s profile image
14 years ago

My best Chinese restaurant in DC I'm EXTREMELY picky about Chinese food; it can't be too greasy, making the food flavorless, and I don't like when the meats aren't fresh. City Lights has it down! Apparently it was the first "Meiwah". (Both restaurants are owned by the same people.) 

Saul E.'s profile image
15 years ago

A fair neighborhood restaurant The food was fair - poor taste, service was very slow, prices were above what I expected for this neighborhood restaurant - tea was extra. 

Meredith P.'s profile image
Meredith P. 
16 years ago

Good Chinese delivery! I've ordered take-out from here. The garlic eggplant is out of this world. They make great crab rangoons. All of the food is great. The portions are huge! 

Susan W.'s profile image
16 years ago

Pretty good Chinese food The food here is pretty good as far as Chinese food goes. Their delivery is good and reliable, thought it usually takes upward of an hour (typical of delivery around here for some reason). Prices are very reasonable. 

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How is City Lights of China rated?

City Lights of China has a 3.7 star rating with 423 reviews. 

When is City Lights of China open?

City Lights of China is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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