China Chilcano – Chinese
This vibrant culinary crossroads pulses with energy, where neon-lit walls and an eclectic atmosphere set the stage for a masterful fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese traditions. Guests are swept away by a sensory journey that ranges from the bright, citrus-soaked zing of Nikkei ceviche and tender octopus to the comforting crunch of savory pork sandwiches and whimsical, fluttering yucca. It is a place where ancient techniques meet modern flair, creating a dining experience that is as visually stunning as it is flavorfully bold.
418, 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20004 +12027830941 https://chinachilcano.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, mediterranean, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, tlc, raw-food, detox, volumetrics, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, candida, pegan, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Piqueos
- Dancing Yucca - $12: Yucca fries, ají amarillo mayo, kabayaki sauce, bonito flakes Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Sánguche de Chancho - $11: Pork belly, fried lotus bun, chifa daikon, sweet potato, ají limo-miso sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sánguche de Pescado - $9: Fish of the day, fried lotus bun, rocoto-ponzu mayo, salsa criolla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shishito Peppers - $12: Blistered shishito peppers, ají panca, furikake, lime Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Ji Song Chifero - $14: Stir-fry chicken, Kung Pao sauce, lettuce cups, crispy sweet potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Ceviches
- Jaladito Norteño - $21: Hamachi tiradito-style, ají amarillo, leche de tigre, huacatay Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Candida
- Ceviche Clasico - $19: Fish of the day, leche de tigre, sweet potato, red onion, cancha, cilantro, choclo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Ceviche Nikkei - $23: Big eye tuna, soy-cured egg yolk, ponzu, puffed quinoa, avocado, jicama, red onion, furikake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food
- Pulpo al Olivo Rosita Yimura - $21: Octopus, botija olive-mayo, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Young Coconut Ceviche - $19: Young coconut, coconut leche de tigre, cilantro, fresno peppers, sesame chili oil and cancha Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Dim Sum
- Pollo Siu Mai - $14: 7pc - chicken, scallion, cloud ear mushroom, ají amarillo with black vinegar chicha de jora dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tradicional Siu Mai - $14: 7pc - pork, shrimp, jicama, shiitake mushroom, peanut with black vinegar chicha de jora dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Dorado Siu Mai - $18: 7pc - tradicional Siu Mai topped with quail eggs and gold flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Lucky 12 - $24: Four pieces of each Siu Mai - tradicional, pollo and dorado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kam Lu Wantán - $13: 7pc - crispy shrimp-pork dumpling, hoisin-tamarind sauce, furikake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Jiaozi de la Chacra - $12: 7pc - cilantro dumpling, squash filling, ají rocoto Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Szechuan Chili Wontons - $13: 7pc - shrimp and pork dumpling, Szechuan chili oil, fermented black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Main Courses
- Camarón Saltado Maestro Wong - $23: Pacific wild shrimp, fermented black bean, wood ear mushroom, spring onion, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ají de Gallina - $19: Ají amarillo chicken stew, fresh cheese, pecans, botija olive, egg, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Sugar-Free
- Lomo Saltado - $26: Beef filet, tomato, soy sauce, aji amarillo peppers, potato, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Char Siu Platter - $30: Chinese-style BBQ pork belly, steamed bao buns, pickled nabo, tamarind hoisin, rocoto pepper sauce, ginger scallion oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pescado a la Patarashca - $47: Roasted dorade in banana leaves, ají mirasol marinade, patacones, rocoto mayo, salsa criolla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pollo a la Brasa - $44: Peruvian style roasted organic whole chicken, ají de polleria sauce, shishito and huacatay sauce, chicken jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Chilcano Burger - $24: 6 oz beef patty, brioche bun, white cheddar cheese, anticucho mayo, aji amarillo chimichiurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Rice & Noodles
- Aeropuerto - $18: Fried rice, egg noodles, crisp sweet potato, seasonal vegetables, soy bean sprouts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Tam Tam - $16: Hand-cut wheat noodles, spicy pork, peanut, ají panca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Tallarín Saltado de Verduras - $18: Chow mein noodles, tomato, scallions, bean sprouts, pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Tallarín Zhen Fe - $16: Hong Kong-style rice flour noodles, cilantro, tomato stew, black garlic, egg, Chinese five spice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Concolón - $25: Crispy fried rice pot, pork belly, egg, lap chong sausage, shiitake mushroom, bok choy, rocoto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Nian Gao - $16: Shanghai rice cake stir fry, bok choy, mushrooms, peanuts, tobanjan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Vegetables
- Ensalada de Quinoa - $12: Quinoa, choclo, cucumber, Okinawa potato, fresh cheese, lettuce cups Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Papas a la Huancaína - $13: Yukon gold potatoes, ají amarillo, queso fresco, botija olives, quail egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Causa Limeña - $14: Potato causa, chicken salad, avocado, ají amarillo chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Szechuan Brussels Sprouts - $16: Wok-fried brussels sprouts, szechuan chili glaze, peanuts, pearl onions, sesame oil, chile arbol Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Ensalada de Pepino - $12: Cucumber, red onion, miso chili dressing, puffed quinoa, furikake Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Cauliflor Saltado - $15: Wok cauliflower, cauliflower purée, green onion, chili de arbol, sesame Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
Desserts
- Suspiro Limeña - $10: Sweetened condensed milk custard topped with soft and crunchy meringue, passion fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ponderaciones de Kiwicha - $10: Crispy fried kiwicha spiral cookie, banana ice cream, Peruvian chocolate cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Torta de Chocolate - $11: Chocolate cake, passion fruit-huacatay sorbet, macambo crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Marcianos (Single) - $4: Push pops in a variety of flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Beverages
- Pisco Sour - $16: Caravedo pisco, lime, egg white, Angostura bitters
- Chilcano - $15: Caravedo pisco, lime, Angostura bitters, ginger ale
- Pisco Punch - $15: Caravedo pisco, pineapple, lemon, orange bitters
- Chicha Morada - $7: Purple corn, pineapple, and spices
- Inca Kola - $5: Peru's most popular soda
Add-ons
- Fried Egg - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ground Chicken - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pork Belly - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free