Chinatown Express
15 people recommendvia r/washingtondc15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Chinatown Express draws repeated recommendations for noodles and dumplings. One diner particularly suggests the duck noodle soup, another praises the duck, and a longtime neighborhood resident still considers it worth visiting despite preferring suburban options overall. A visitor describes an order large enough for two to share. Sources also mention noodles made in the window, though another commenter is unsure that the preparation is still on display.
Address
Chinatown Express, 746 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Duck noodle soup, Hand pulled noodles, Dumplings
- 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 2025consistency
Says the restaurant was remodeled and reopened, with noodles and dumplings made fresh, though unsure if still made in the window.
- Recommendsu/IMicrowaveSteak in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025taste
Great dumplings and attentive service; wishes they offered dumpling sauce beyond soy.
- Recommendsu/ReflectiveMagpie in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025taste
Great noodles and dumplings.
- Recommendsu/smokepoint in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025
Adds another recommendation for Chinatown Express.
- Recommendsu/purpleorchid2017 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025taste
States that Chinatown Express makes fresh hand-pulled noodles and expresses strong affection for the place.
- Recommendsu/regulate213 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024taste
Recommends Chinatown Express and praises the duck noodle soup and dumplings.
- Recommendsu/LessThanNate in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025value
Recalls their lunches being great value, though notes prices may have risen.
- Recommendsu/Electronic-Front-640 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025portion
Recommends the duck or other protein fried noodle or noodle soup, saying a portion is enough to split between two people.
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- Recommendsu/lobotomy42 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025
Short endorsement of Chinatown Express.
- Recommendsu/mtpleasantine in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025taste
Expresses surprise nobody had mentioned the restaurant and calls the duck mind-boggling.
- Recommendsu/Apolnyo in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025
Longtime Chinatown resident says it's one of the few remaining places worth it.
- Recommendsu/cgugoff in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024value
Says the dumplings are very good and a great deal.
- Recommendsu/CaptainObvious110 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026
Says they absolutely love Chinatown Express on 6th Street.
- Recommendsu/Berceecil in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025taste
Praises their duck udon noodle soup.
- Recommendsu/No-Froyo-4753 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024consistency
Notes noodles and ducks are made in the front window, describing a dive-bar feel and decades of reliability.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.