Pisco Sour
$ 16.00Crafted with Caravedo pisco, fresh lime juice, silky egg white, and a aromatic dash of Angostura bitters.
Crafted with Caravedo pisco, fresh lime juice, silky egg white, and a aromatic dash of Angostura bitters.
A refreshing blend of Caravedo pisco, fresh lime, Angostura bitters, and crisp ginger ale.
Smooth Caravedo pisco paired with sweet pineapple, tart lemon, and fragrant orange bitters.
Caravedo torontel pisco, Milagro tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime, topped with passionfruit salt air.
Traditional Peruvian beverage made from rich Andean purple corn and warm spices.
House-made sour cherry macerado with rich fruit aromatics.
Infused ginger macerado capturing crisp, clean spice notes.
Bright and tropical passionfruit macerado with vibrant citrus undertones.
Crisp and refreshing cucumber macerado infused with fresh garden flavors.
Tropical pineapple macerado offering a sweet and aromatic flavor profile.
Bold and spicy Peruvian rocoto pepper-infused specialty spirit.
A tasting flight featuring 0.75 oz pours of piña, guinda, and pepino macerados.
Suntory Toki whiskey, club soda, and fresh grapefruit peel, crafted using a highball machine for ultimate carbonation.
Yeti Sake, cucumber pisco, rocoto pisco, and fresh lime juice.
J. Rieger whiskey infused with Chinese five spice and bitters.
Hamada Daiyame 25 shochu, elderflower liqueur, lychee, and effervescent Toki bubbles.
Cilantro-infused Ten to One rum, cucumber pisco, Green Chartreuse, and fresh lime.
Caravedo torontel pisco, citrus, coconut-washed spirits, and highball bubbles.
A curated flight showcasing Puro Torontel, Acholado, and Mosto Verde styles of pisco.
Traditional single-distillation shochu flights featuring rice, barley, and sweet potato bases.
Exquisite Japanese whiskies including Kikori, Ohishi, and Iwai Tradition Wine Cask.
Exclusive flight featuring Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve, 12 Year, and 18 Year Single Malts.
Premium pisco distilled from a single varietal of grape.
Demonio de los Andes traditional single varietal pisco.
Crisp and aromatic Finca Rotondo pisco pour.
Classic Ocucaje pisco showcasing traditional Peruvian distillation.
Smooth Italia grape pisco from Ocucaje.
Demonio de los Andes Italia pisco with vibrant floral notes.
Picasso Italia pisco featuring delicate fruit aromas.
Intipalka Italia pisco with bright, clean tasting notes.
Barsol Italia pisco with subtle, elegant complexity.
Caravedo Torontel single varietal pisco.
Intipalka Torontel pisco with fragrant tropical notes.
Demonio de los Andes Moscatel pisco with intense aromatics.
Piscos crafted from multi-varietals of grapes for a balanced profile.
Acholado blend of Quebranta, Torontel, and Italia grapes.
Cuatro Gallos multi-varietal acholado pisco blend.
Intipalka complex acholado blend.
Demonio de los Andes Albilla Negra rare pisco release.
Sol de Ica acholado blend of Italia, Quebranta, and Torontel.
Barsol acholado pisco crafted from three grape varieties.
Mosto Verde pisco made from fresh grape juice for a velvety texture.
Caravedo Mosto Verde blend of Italia, Quebranta, Albilla, and Moscatel.
Intipalka Mosto Verde crafted from Quebranta and Moscatel.
Intipalka Italia Mosto Verde single varietal selection.
Intipalka Torontel Mosto Verde aromatic pisco.
Picasso Acholado Mosto Verde with rich complexity.
Cuatro Gallos Italia Mosto Verde.
Cuatro Gallos Torontel Mosto Verde.
Barsol Italia Mosto Verde premium Peruvian spirit.
Clean and botanical Antagonic Peruvian gin.
Amazonian botanical-infused Peruvian gin.
Gin'ca premium Peruvian artisanal gin.
Rich and complex Plantation rum distilled in Peru.
Ron Cartavio 2 Year aged golden rum.
Plantation XO extra old reserve rum.
Ron Cartavio 12 Year aged dark rum.
Ron Cartavio 18 Year XO ultra-aged premium dark rum.
Crisp and refreshing Japanese super dry lager.
Classic Chinese pale lager from Qingdao.
Traditional Peruvian lager brewed in Lima.
Classic Peruvian Pilsner beer.
Bold craft IPA brewed in Washington D.C.
Smooth Japanese pale lager.
Craft pale ale from Washington D.C.
Alcohol-free craft IPA from Connecticut.
Pristine Japanese craft Etsu Gin.
Etsu Yuzu Gin infused with aromatic Japanese yuzu citrus.
Komasa Japanese artisanal craft gin.
KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin with delicate botanical balance.
KI NO TEA Kyoto Green Tea Gin infused with select teas.
Nikka Coffey Gin with rich, complex botanical notes.
Suntory Roku Gin featuring six traditional Japanese botanicals.
Crystal-clear Nikka Coffey distilled vodka.
Suntory Haku Japanese craft vodka.
Oka Kura Yuzu Vodka infused with Japanese citrus.
Japanese white rum distilled from sugarcane.
Shochu crafted from rice and sweet potato.
Ichiko Silhouette barley shochu.
Shochu distilled from brown sugar and rice.
Mugi Hokka barley shochu.
Aged sweet potato and rice shochu from 2004.
Aged barley shochu from 2009.
Vintage rice shochu from 2011.
Mizu shochu crafted from rice and barley.
Mizu Green Tea infused rice and barley shochu.
Mizu Lemongrass infused rice shochu.
Mizu Shochu aged in sakura casks.
Hamada Daiyame 25 sweet potato and rice shochu.
Iconic Hibiki Japanese Harmony blended whisky.
Ichiro's Malt and Grain blended whisky.
Ichiro's Malt and Grain World Blend whisky.
Extremely rare Chichibu single malt whisky.
Mars Iwai 45 Japanese whisky.
Iwai Tradition blended Japanese whisky.
Iwai Tradition finished in wine casks.
Iwai Tradition \"Fuyu\" chestnut cask finish.
Iwai \"Komagatake\" Single Malt 2022 Edition.
Iwai \"The Y.A.\" #1 single malt whisky.
Iwai \"The Y.A.\" Domo Komo #3 ultra-premium release.
Kaiyo Rubi oak-finished Japanese whisky.
Kaiyo Kuri chestnut-aged Japanese whisky.
Kikori rice-based Japanese whisky.
Nikka Coffey Grain Japanese whisky.
Nikka Coffey Single Malt Miyagikyo.
Nikka Coffey Single Malt Yoichi peaty whisky.
Suntory Toki blended Japanese whisky.
Ohishi Port Cask-finished rice whisky.
Takamine 8 Year koji-fermented Japanese whiskey.
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve single malt whisky.
Legendary Yamazaki 12 Year single malt whisky.
Exceptionally rare Yamazaki 18 Year single malt whisky.
Milagro Blanco crystal-clear tequila pour.
Cazzcanes No. 7 Blanco tequila.
G4 Blanco unaged artisanal tequila.
G4 Reposado rested tequila.
G4 Anejo aged tequila with rich oak notes.
Cierto Extra Anejo ultra-premium aged tequila.
Still or sparkling fresh passion fruit water.
Peru's classic beverage made of purple corn, pineapple, and aromatic spices.
Choice of Mexican Coke, Orange Fanta, or Sprite.
Peru's most popular soda made from 13 special plant-derived flavors including lemon verbena.
Crispy yuca fries served with creamy ají amarillo mayo, savory kabayaki sauce, and dancing bonito flakes.
Pork belly in a fried lotus bun with chifa daikon, sweet potato, and ají limo-miso sauce.
Fish of the day in a fried lotus bun with rocoto-ponzu mayo and fresh salsa criolla.
Blistered shishito peppers seasoned with smoky ají panca, furikake, and lime.
Stir-fried ground chicken with Kung Pao sauce and crispy sweet potato served in lettuce cups.
Three crispy spring rolls filled with tender duck confit, nappa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, and rocotto hoisin.
Hamachi tiradito-style with ají amarillo and leche de tigre huacatay.
Fresh fish of the day with traditional leche de tigre, sweet potato, red onion, cancha, cilantro, and choclo.
Big eye tuna, soy-cured egg yolk, ponzu, puffed quinoa, avocado, jicama, red onion, and furikake.
Tender octopus served with rich botija olive-mayo and creamy avocado.
Octopus ceviche tossed in spicy rocoto leche de tigre, botija olive, cancha, and red onion.
Young coconut tossed in spicy rocoto leche de tigre, cilantro, fresno pepper, sesame chili oil, and cancha.
Pristine yellowtail hamachi sashimi served with wasabi, lime, chifa daikon, and wakame.
Freshly sliced Atlantic salmon sashimi served with traditional garnishes.
Smoky wok-fried cauliflower served over cauliflower puree with green onions, chile de árbol, and sesame.
Crisp cucumber, red onion, furikake, and puffed quinoa tossed in a savory miso chili dressing.
Peruvian quinoa salad with choclo, cucumber, Okinawa potato, and queso fresco in lettuce cups.
Yukon gold potatoes drenched in creamy ají amarillo sauce, topped with queso fresco, botija olives, and quail egg.
Potato causa layered with savory chicken salad, avocado, and ají amarillo chimichurri.
Wok-fried Brussels sprouts coated in Szechuan chili glaze with crunchy peanuts, pearl onions, sesame oil, and chile de árbol.
A multi-course culinary tour of Peruvian cuisine featuring traditional and unique house dishes.
An exquisite multi-course journey through chef José Andrés' favorite Nikkei-Peruvian dishes.
Five tasting-sized craft cocktails perfectly curated to accompany the tasting menus.
Five perfectly paired tasting-sized wines to accompany the tasting menus.
Handmade siu mai dumplings served with black vinegar chicha de jora dipping sauce. Pollo: chicken, scallion, cloud ear mushroom, ají amarillo. Tradicional: pork and shrimp, jicama, shiitake mushroom, peanut. Dorado: topped with quail eggs and gold flakes.
Assortment featuring 4 pieces each of Tradicional, Pollo, and Dorado siu mai dumplings.
Crispy shrimp and pork dumplings served with sweet hoisin-tamarind sauce and furikake.
Steamed crystal glass dumplings filled with shrimp and pork, served with ají rocoto-soy sauce.
Vibrant green cilantro-infused dumplings with spiced squash filling and ají rocoto.
Plump shrimp and pork dumplings swimming in Szechuan chili oil and fermented black bean sauce.
Pacific wild shrimp wok-tossed in rich fermented black bean sauce with wood ear mushrooms, spring onions, and rice.
Peru's most precious dish featuring ají amarillo shredded chicken stew, queso fresco, pecans, botija olives, egg, and rice.
Sizzling beef tenderloin stir-fried with tomatoes, soy sauce, potatoes, onions, peppers, and ají amarillo.
Chinese-style BBQ pork served with steamed bao buns, pickled nabo, tamarind hoisin, rocoto sauce, ginger scallion oil, and lettuce cups.
Hearty fried rice and egg noodles tossed with crisp sweet potato, vegetables, soy bean sprouts, and watermelon radish air-planes.
Shanghai rice cake stir-fry with bok choy, mushrooms, crunchy peanuts, and tobanjan.
Hand-cut wheat noodles tossed with spicy pork, peanuts, and ají panca.
Wok-tossed chow mein noodles with tomatoes, scallions, bell peppers, and crisp bean sprouts.
Hong Kong-style rice flour noodles with cilantro, tomato stew, black garlic, egg, and Chinese five spice.
Crispy fried rice pot perfect for sharing, loaded with pork belly, egg, lap chong sausage, shiitake mushroom, bok choy, rocoto, and chifa daikon.
Steaming clear broth with pork and shrimp wontons, bok choy, ají amarillo, wood ear mushroom, and scallions.
Whole Dorade roasted in banana leaves, served with fried plantains, ají mirasol marinade, rocoto mayo, and salsa criolla.
Peruvian-style roasted organic whole chicken served with ají polleria, shishito and huacatay sauce, and chicken jus.
A perfectly cooked sunny-side-up fried egg with a rich, runny yolk.
Savory seasoned ground chicken side portion.
Glazed and tender braised pork belly slices.
Plump, tender sautéed shrimp.
Located in the vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C., China Chilcano stands as a brilliant culinary celebration crafted by renowned Chef José Andrés. The restaurant masterfully bridges cultures by showcasing Chifa (Chinese-Peruvian) and Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) culinary traditions alongside traditional native Peruvian fare. Housed within The Lansburgh, China Chilcano delivers an immersive dining experience where bold flavors, artistic presentation, and festive hospitality converge.
Stepping inside China Chilcano is akin to entering an art-lover's dream. The interior design bursts with energy, featuring vibrant wall murals, striking neon installations, and a sleek, modern bar area. Whether you are seeking a lively weekend brunch date, a casual lunch stop after visiting the nearby National Portrait Gallery, or an upbeat dinner with friends, the restaurant's eclectic décor and upbeat ambiance set the perfect tone for any occasion.
The menu is a masterclass in cross-cultural culinary harmony, offering dishes that consistently wow both locals and travelers alike. Standout specialties include:
With dishes generally ranging from $15 to $48 for mains and sharing plates, China Chilcano delivers exceptional value given the top-tier ingredient quality and meticulous kitchen execution. Tasting menus starting around $70 offer a comprehensive culinary journey through the menu's greatest hits, making it well worth the investment for food enthusiasts.
Reservations via OpenTable are highly recommended, especially during peak weekend hours and cherry blossom season. The kitchen is exceptionally accommodating with dietary preferences, offering a robust selection of gluten-free ceviches, vegetarian dim sum like the Jiaozi de la Chacra, and fresh vegan coconut options.
425 7th Street NW at, E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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China Chilcano is located at 418 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 in the heart of the Penn Quarter district inside The Lansburgh.
The restaurant is renowned for its unique Chifa (Chinese-Peruvian) and Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) fusion cuisine created by Chef José Andrés.
Yes, popular signature dishes include the Ceviche Nikkei, Lomo Saltado, Siu Mai Pollo, Ají de Gallina, and their iconic Pisco Sour cocktails.
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended for both lunch and dinner, and can be easily booked online via OpenTable.
The menu features numerous vegetarian and gluten-free options, including vegan coconut ceviche, vegetable noodles, and dedicated gluten-free ceviche selections.
Prices typically range from $10 to $25 for small plates and noodles, with larger shared plates and tasting menus ranging from $44 to $89.
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