City Lights of China – Chinese
This vibrant urban gem glows with a welcoming energy, drawing guests in with the irresistible aroma of honey-glazed BBQ ribs and savory scallion pancakes sizzling on the griddle. The kitchen masterfully balances nostalgic comfort with bold new flavors, offering indulgent creations like loaded General Tso’s chicken fries alongside golden, hand-wrapped wontons and crisp spring rolls. Sprawling family-style feasts turn the dining room into a communal celebration, making every visit feel like a warm invitation to share in the heart of classic Chinese-American flavors.
1731, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009 +12022656688 https://www.citylightsofchina.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, alkaline, renal, tlc, macrobiotic
Diet fit at City Lights of China
Dairy-Free at City Lights of China
City Lights of China in Washington has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sesame Noodles, Snow Peas with Ginger Sauce and Plain Fried Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at City Lights of China
City Lights of China in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steamed White Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at City Lights of China
City Lights of China in Washington has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sesame Noodles, Seaweed Salad and Snow Peas with Ginger Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at City Lights of China
City Lights of China in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dan Dan Noodle and BBQ Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at City Lights of China
City Lights of China in Washington has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed White Rice and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at City Lights of China
City Lights of China in Washington has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Snow Peas with Ginger Sauce, Spring Roll and Steamed White Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at City Lights of China
City Lights of China in Washington has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sesame Noodles, Seaweed Salad and Snow Peas with Ginger Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at City Lights of China
City Lights of China in Washington has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Snow Peas with Ginger Sauce, Steamed White Rice and Scallion Pancakes (3). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at City Lights of China
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame Noodles | 22.6 g | 43.2 g |
| Dan Dan Noodle | 0.5 g | 29.9 g |
| For 4 People Family Meal | 38 g | 21.6 g |
| For 6 People Family Meal | 38 g | 21.6 g |
| BBQ Pork | 0 g | 18.5 g |
| BBQ Spare Ribs | 7.7 g | 16 g |
| Egg Roll | 42.1 g | 7.4 g |
| Spring Roll | 16 g | 6.8 g |
| Plain Fried Rice | 58 g | 6.1 g |
| French Fries | 44.6 g | 4.1 g |
| Steamed White Rice | 55.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Crab Rangoon (6) | 2.6 g | 1.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Specials
- Loaded General Tso's Chicken Fries - $13: Fries loaded with ketchup, mayo, sesame seeds, green scallions, general tso’s chicken and a dash of sriracha. Available at: dinner, lunch
- For 4 People Family Meal - $65: Comes with 2 appetizers, 3 entrees, white rice, drinks, and oranges. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- For 6 People Family Meal - $105: Comes with 3 appetizers, 5 entrees, white rice, drinks, and oranges. Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Fried Wonton (8) - $11: 8 pieces of deep fried pork wontons with sweet and sour sauce on the side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon (6) - $11: Six fried chinese wontons filled with a mixture of Philadelphia cream cheese, snow crab meat and scallions. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Roll - $7: 2 pieces Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Roll - $7: 2 pieces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancakes (3) - $10: Comes with three pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork - $11: Sliced barbeque pork with no bone in a brown sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Spare Ribs - $11: 3 piece of barbeque pork ribs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Peas with Ginger Sauce - $9: flash steamed and then tossed in wok with a soy ginger sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dan Dan Noodle - $10: Steamed noodles served in a spicy and sweet szechuan sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wing (5) - $9: 5 pieces with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Wonton (8) - $10: Spicy pork and shrimp wontons with chive topping and bok choy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Noodles - $8: Chilled egg noodles with shredded cucumber and eggs. Sesame sauce on the side. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $6: comes with ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Fried Rice - $6: with green peas, onions, and eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Lo Mein - $6: All lo-mein no matter the size is made fresh when ordered. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed White Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about City Lights of China
- Is City Lights of China dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. City Lights of China has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sesame Noodles, Snow Peas with Ginger Sauce and Plain Fried Rice.
- What can I eat at City Lights of China on a dairy-free diet?
- Sesame Noodles, Snow Peas with Ginger Sauce and Plain Fried Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does City Lights of China have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Snow Peas with Ginger Sauce and Spring Roll.
- Is City Lights of China gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at City Lights of China?
- Sesame Noodles, at roughly 43.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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