Queen’s English

"Bib Michelin 09/2025 4,5 on Google 09/2025 Hong-Kong. $20-28 mains."

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"Queen’s English is a cozy, Hong Kong-style Cantonese restaurant nestled in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. Helmed by chef Henji Cheung and beverage director Sarah Thompson, it offers an intimate dining experience—39 seats inside plus a small patio—focused on high-heat wok‑cooked shareable plates inspired by Hong Kong childhood flavors. Highlights include smoked-celtuce cucumber salad, typhoon-shelter shrimp, barrel-aged soy sauces, hand-cut squid-ink noodles, and bold cocktails served from mini barrels. The atmosphere is refined yet unpretentious, paired with a thoughtful natural wine and cocktail program—earning the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand and a Best Sommelier nod for Thompson. Opened in April 2019. Hours: D Tue-Sat"

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"Recommended by Erwan and Raph"

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"Pricey but delicious and wonderful service - the whole menu was good and the cocktails too"

@louise98

"Bib Gourmand 2024 Greeting diners at this tiny Columbia Heights retreat is a yellow neon sign. The interior design, however, exudes all the understated feels, by way of white floors, blue banquettes, an intricately decorated counter and sleek metal stools. Nooks framed by geometric screens ensure the utmost privacy. The menu reveals a modern take on Hong Kong plates. These high-heat wok dishes show a blend of fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. Lotus root salad with anchovy dust and a charred tomato vinaigrette; or cured hamachi spiced with cumin, brushed with seaweed oil and set atop watermelon make for a great starting point. Not far behind, Wagyu rosettes gently poached in a "mala" broth are crowned by duck egg yolk and soy foam for a flourishing finish."

@nchavotier

"Reference: New York Times October 2019 … https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/29/dining/best-restaurants-in-dc.html"

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"Cuisine Hong Kong territories, puffer fish, chicken seafood with stuffed tofu, sugar toads."

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"Early raves for this Hong Kong-style modern Chinese restaurant."

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"Sietsema likes it. Hong Kong inspired"

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"Hong Kong inspired - roe studded cucumber salad one of the best "

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