The brainchild of Chef Jose Andres and his talented team, China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation's Capital. The restaurant honors Peru's deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru's renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano.
China Chilcano ranks consistently as a top DC dining destination, and has been awarded a bib gourmand in the 2017-2020 Michelin guides to Washington, DC. At China Chilcano, Criollo exists in every single dish on the menu, whether it's joined by Nikkei, with nigiri served on a bed of causa, a signature dish of pureed Peruvian potato, or Chifa, through a chaufa dish made with fried bananas.
China Chilcano ranks consistently as a top DC dining destination, and has been awarded a bib gourmand in the 2017-2020 Michelin guides to Washington, DC. At China Chilcano, Criollo exists in every single dish on the menu, whether it's joined by Nikkei, with nigiri served on a bed of causa, a signature dish of pureed Peruvian potato, or Chifa, through a chaufa dish made with fried bananas.
Services
Searching for an event venue unlike any other? Let the team at China Chilcano create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. We offer several vivid spaces, suitable for groups of varying sizes looking for a truly unique party. Please contact events@chinachilcano.com for more information about Heaven, the Ceviche Bar, and our other playful event spaces.
Nothing beats giving the perfect gift, and who wouldn't love a meal at China Chilcano? Available in a variety of denominations, a China Chilcano e-gift card is ideal for any occasion or recipient. All you have to do is love great food.
The gift cards purchased online can be used at any ThinkFoodGroup-managed restaurant (Mercado Little Spain, Jaleo, Oyamel, Spanish Diner, Zaytinya, China Chilcano, barmini and minibar by Jose Andres, Beefsteak at GWU) for the purchase of goods and services.Gift cards cannot be used at any hotel partnerships.
The gift cards purchased online can be used at any ThinkFoodGroup-managed restaurant (Mercado Little Spain, Jaleo, Oyamel, Spanish Diner, Zaytinya, China Chilcano, barmini and minibar by Jose Andres, Beefsteak at GWU) for the purchase of goods and services.Gift cards cannot be used at any hotel partnerships.
Reviews (14)
Patricia Bradby
Jan 13, 2022
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Came in for dinner with a group of 4 which was perfect for this menu only tapas. We ordered many things and shared which is certainly the way to go. My favorite dish was definitely the dim sum with the quail egg on top (dorado). Wow! I would come back just for that dish. Surprisingly, I also enjoyed the causa limena. It's like mashed potatoes with just the right amount of citrus added over top of chicken salad with pieces of avocado. Not something I would have ordered but glad someone else in my party did. Definitely get a ceviche. The clasico was nice. We ordered all three desserts on the menu
Andy Zavala
Jan 02, 2022
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I was looking for a nice romantic date night and China Chilcano fit the spot just right.
I first called them to check if they had seating/reservations for later the same day and they were super helpful and I booked a time no problem.
The restaurant is in the heart of DC so parking may be difficult but the food and service is worth it.
The restaurant fuses peruvian dishes with Asian mixes which was so delicious.
We tried the classic ceviche and a few other dishes that I unfortunately forgot what are called at this point, but I don’t think you can really go wrong with anything here.
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I first called them to check if they had seating/reservations for later the same day and they were super helpful and I booked a time no problem.
The restaurant is in the heart of DC so parking may be difficult but the food and service is worth it.
The restaurant fuses peruvian dishes with Asian mixes which was so delicious.
We tried the classic ceviche and a few other dishes that I unfortunately forgot what are called at this point, but I don’t think you can really go wrong with anything here.
They do
Bridget Elizabeth
Jan 01, 2022
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I received an email from General Manager Alan Grublauskas about our experience at China Chilcano. We went last night for NYE. It was disappointing. We usually love Jose Andreas's restaurants, but this one was… lacking in ambiance, comfort, service, and cleanliness. To begin, we were seated at THE most uncomfortable table in any DC restaurant I’ve ever visited (despite making the reservation weeks in advance). Sitting on narrow metal chairs made it feel like a high school cafeteria. The table was also tiny and smushed against another couple (during a pandemic?!). The decorative wall
Shachar Ashkenazi
Dec 25, 2021
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A. S.
Dec 18, 2021
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Josh Rabinowitz
Dec 12, 2021
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Timothy Torres
Dec 03, 2021
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Da-Wang Wu
Nov 17, 2021
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It’s not an authentic Peruvian restaurant, but more like a Peruvian cuisine-inspired restaurant. The ceviche feels a bit like the poke style. The yuca fries was very delicious, just like the yuca version of takoyaki (Japanese octopus balls). The fried rice was also pretty good although slightly pricy. The dessert Suspiro Limeña was our favorite, sweet and refreshing at the same time. We also enjoyed the vibe here!
Julia Sellers
Oct 24, 2021
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Fernandez Manalansan Monica
Oct 03, 2021
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Jay Henderson
Oct 02, 2021
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Regina Watson
Aug 27, 2021
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Zachary McClure
Aug 17, 2021
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Great place to eat in DC. There is lots of unique dishes that were very good. I particularly enjoyed the Lam Lam and the Pollo Dim Sum. A good thing to remember is the portions are somewhat small so remember to order 2 or so per person. Also, 2 of our dishes were lukewarm. While they were good, it would've been better to have been hot. Overall it's a great place to go to and I'd recommend it.
Alison Elaine Shafer
Aug 14, 2021
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