China Boy, Chinatown
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
China Boy in Chinatown draws recommendations for noodles, rice rolls and dumplings. One diner particularly likes the steamed pork dumplings and beef chow fun. Another says the business makes rice noodles and rice crepes that can also be bought uncooked. Commenters mention cash payment, and one advises arriving before late-afternoon closing; confirm current arrangements directly.
Address
China Boy, 815 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Rice noodles, Rice crepes, Beef chow fun
- Best for
- Budget
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Inside-Beyond-4672 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025
Notes China Boy makes its own rice noodles and rice crepes, and you can buy uncooked noodles to cook at home.
- Recommendsu/IMicrowaveSteak in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025taste
Soft steamed dumplings held together well; beef chow fun was the best they've had.
- Recommendsu/ReflectiveMagpie in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025variety
Calls it the go-to spot for dim sum.
- Recommendsu/Pinacoladapopsicle in r/washingtondc · Jun 2024
Suggests getting lunch at China Boy when visiting the arch.
- Recommendsu/pgm123 in r/washingtondc · Jun 2024price
Recommends it for cheap rice noodles in Chinatown.
- Recommendsu/dangubiti in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024
Names China Boy as an unfussy restaurant answer.
- Recommendsu/BreadfruitEastern403 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025taste
Recommends the rice rolls, and advises bringing cash and arriving before the 5pm closing time.
- Caveatu/ap25000 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025wait time
Warns that it is only open 9:30am to 5pm.
Show all 13 cited comments
- Recommendsu/flippenbergberg in r/washingtondc · Jun 2024
Agrees China Boy is a good restaurant near the arch, and notes it is cash only.
- Recommendsu/Impossible_Cat2701 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025
Likes China Boy; reminds people to bring cash.
- Recommendsu/dassketch in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025taste
Takeout only since COVID but excellent food; nostalgic Taiwanese popcorn chicken.
- Recommendsu/EhrenScwhab in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Names it as a cheap eat.
- Recommendsu/Emergency_End8437 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025
Names China Boy as a good option, citing Kenji Lopez-Alt's approval.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.