Shanghai Lounge

I can't wait till they have a few tables or a little window bar! Sidebar: (Does anyone remember that "mom and pop" Korean place run by the older couple in Mt. Pleasant? Or the early days of Thai X-ing on Fla Ave!? That was an EXPERIENCE, and memories I'll always cherish)I went a la cart all the way on the Appetizer Menu:~The Dan Dan Noodles!!! The al dente chewiness and perfectly spiced (peanut?) sauce... was so comforting on a cold a.. night.~The Soup Dumplings and the dipping sauce, were honestly unexpectedly flavorful and truly tasted hand made. If they're not home made, these chefs work some cooking sorcery. They were much more substantial and flavorful than the bland ones I had at that trendy "Soup Dumpling" place in Ballston. (so unremarkable I can't recall the name)~ Service : We ordered ahead, walked the 15-20 minutes and it was piping hot and ready by the time we arrived. The food was still warm by the time we got home. My 3 appetizers totaled $22 w/ tax and they fully satisfied my hunger, and I'm a thick 6' 2" dude.Ambience: TBH I wasn't paying attention due to the stimulating convo I was having, but it seemed sufficiently clean and tidy/ well maintained, and unpretentious. I like that.

I love everything! This really satisfies my craving for Chinese food not in just taste but in ambiance. In DC there is a tendency to have everything newly renovated, efficient, and to commercialize the small business. This place has really kept its charm, its still a brick-and-mortar restaurant that has hand-painted decals on the wall. We were immediately greeted by welcoming staff. The pleasant part of this experience was how encouraging the customers were. Once we told the waiter it was our first time there, those listening were eager to tell us what to order, but overall everyone said that everything on the menu was delicious! I think that's a really good sign that they have been here for a long time, kept people well fed, and most heart warmingly, kept people well taken care of. We trusted the opinion of our waiter and got a variety of really good dishes that were also affordable! I really appreciate a Chinese restaurant that sticks to nostalgic flavors. Nothing too sweet. We got to really taste the umami that's brought out of steamed pork and smokiness from chili oil. There is also a really underrated tea selection and over time we were realizing that the tableware was adorable down to the spoons and tea pots!

Shanghai Lounge is a classic fast food Chinese stop and you can get your regular selection of lo mein, soups, fried rice, and spicy meat with veggies. The inside is a little grimy so I always takeout and the only con is that in my opinion, the food doesn't reheat well, so I prefer to order only what I would eat that day. Otherwise, the food is tasty and the prices aren't bad.

Stopped by this location after an afternoon in the Dumbarton oaks garden - absolutely a pleasure to speak with the staff. It's a pretty laid back shop that gets a ton of to go orders with both Chinese Chinese & American Chinese food where both sides are quite delicious. Will come back for the dry hot pot !

The intestines were my favorite part of the meal!! It was not too fatty and had a little kick of spice to it. If you can eat intestines, I highly recommend. It's on their new menu.Also on the new menu, we got the sweet and sour pork. The pork does have bones in it, but the sauce is delicious. This was my friend's favorite.For a veggie dish, we ordered the mapo tofu. I thought this was lacking compared to other mapo tofus I've had but I usually like more meat and smaller softer tofu in my mapo tofu. You might really like this.Service was good and quick. Everyone there spoke Chinese and were very friendly. The interior of the restaurant is decorated nicely. Check out this place for more authentic chinese food if you're in Georgetown!

This food is so good!!! This might be the best mapo tofu I've ever had!!! The people are also very friendly. I love real Sichuan food and it can be hard to find, so this is my new favorite!

Amazing place! Many menu items... the ambiance is just perfect. A small, friendly place with big flavors and fantastic flawless service. On Sunday, it was easy street parking. Great portions, and both of my items were perfect, I can't wait to go back and try other entrées.

My only gripe with this place is that it's all the way in Georgetown Otherwise, everything is pretty on point. Service is good. Food is excellent. Top dishes I'd recommend:- soup dumplings- general tso's (SO crispy and good)- salt & pepper prawns (huge and crispy!)When I heard this place won AWARDS for general tso's I was like... Ok how good can it really be rightLemme tell you, it can be pretty freaking good. I was amazed every time I took another piece of chicken. Highly recommend

Was really craving some soup dumplings and found this place through Yelp in Washington Georgetown. It isn't a big place but the owner is pretty sweet. The pan dry hotpot was decent and the soup dumpling was not bad too. The milk tea was surprisingly good too, not overly sweet like most places. It is a niceAsian fusion place.

Cozy, authentic Shanghainese restaurant & bar that harkens back to my childhood. It's a family business that serves both lunch and dinner and focuses on preparing classic dishes carefully. It sets itself apart with friendly and efficient tableside service.The fixed-price lunch menu is a great value. And that's saying something for Georgetown.I adore the orange chicken here. The very fresh citrus sauce gives the dish a noticeable depth that's lacking at other Chinese eateries. The garlic pork entrée has a real zing; it features a lovely dark sauce that brings out the flavor of all the ingredients. Not to be missed are the house handmade dumplings -- they're marvelous. The dumplings can be stuffed with various fillings. I get the vegetable ones, and make sure they're pan-fried. An excellent dipping sauce accompanies this appetizer. The miso soup is not the best, however.I've been a customer off and on since they opened, in 2011. Shanghai Lounge has staying power for all the right reasons. It's worth a trip.