Joy Luck House Bakery & Cafe – Chinese
Stepping into this inviting neighborhood staple feels like a warm embrace, where the air is thick with the comforting aroma of simmering broths and freshly steamed buns. Velvety bowls of congee serve as the heart of the meal, perfectly paired with golden, crispy breadsticks for dipping and delicate dumplings that float in savory, soul-warming soups. Whether you’re sipping on chilled soy milk or peeling back the soft exterior of a honeyed roast pork bun, every bite offers a timeless taste of traditional comfort.
748, 6th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12026281668 https://www.joyluckhouse.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, vegetarian, low-carb, vegan, halal, gluten-free, sugar-free, pescatarian, low-fat, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, pegan, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
All Day Breakfast
- Plain Congee + Side Dishes - $10.5: Salty peanuts, pickled tuber and shredded pork Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Lean Pork with Preserved Egg Congee + Breadstick - $11.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Congee + Breadstick - $11.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Beef Congee + Breadstick - $12.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Seafood Congee + Breadstick - $12.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fish Congee + Breadstick - $12.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pork Dumpling in Soup - $10.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dumpling in Soup - $10.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Breadstick + Soy Milk - $7.5 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steamed Roast Pork Bun - $8 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Sticky Rice (2 pcs) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Pot Stickers (6 pcs) + Soy Milk - $11.5 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Steamed Roast Pork Bun (4 pcs) + Soy Milk - $11.5 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Appetizers & Dim Sum
- Shrimp Spring Rolls (2) - $4.75 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Roll (2) - $3.75: Crispy fried roll filled with shredded vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Wonton (6 pcs) - $7.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Vegetable Dumplings (6) - $8.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (6) - $7.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (6) - $8.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Pork Dumplings (6) - $7.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings (6) - $8.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Chicken Dumplings (6) - $7.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Soup Bun (6) - $7.75 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Dumplings (6) - $7.75: Pan-seared dumplings filled with shrimp. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Roast Pork Bun (4) - $8 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pan Cakes (8 pcs) - $7.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce - $7.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Feet - $5.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean-Paste Bun (4) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Custard Bun (4) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Ball (3) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Edamame - $6.5: Steamed soybeans in the pod, sprinkled with sea salt. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $5.75: Crisp seaweed mix, topped with toasted sesame seeds and a light vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Sugar Bun (2) - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shu-Mai (6) - $7.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Breadstick - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fresh Soy Milk - $3.5
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