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 open
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
- Lean Pork with Preserved Egg Congee + Breadstick - $11.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Congee + Breadstick - $11.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Beef Congee + Breadstick - $12.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Seafood Congee + Breadstick - $12.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Fish Congee + Breadstick - $12.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Pork Dumpling in Soup - $10.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Chicken Dumpling in Soup - $10.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Breadstick + Soy Milk - $7.5
- Steamed Roast Pork Bun - $8 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- 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
- Pot Stickers (6 pcs) + Soy Milk - $11.5
- Steamed Roast Pork Bun (4 pcs) + Soy Milk - $11.5
Appetizers & Dim Sum
- Shrimp Spring Rolls (2) - $4.75 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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
- Fried Cheese Wonton (6 pcs) - $7.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pan Fried Vegetable Dumplings (6) - $8.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- 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
- Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (6) - $8.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steamed Pork Dumplings (6) - $7.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings (6) - $8.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steamed Chicken Dumplings (6) - $7.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat
- Steamed Soup Bun (6) - $7.75 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Dumplings (6) - $7.75: Pan-seared dumplings filled with shrimp. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Steamed Roast Pork Bun (4) - $8 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Scallion Pan Cakes (8 pcs) - $7.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce - $7.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Feet - $5.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Bean-Paste Bun (4) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Custard Bun (4) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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
- 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
- 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
Sides
- Breadstick - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Fresh Soy Milk - $3.5