Chao Ku Washington DC

Chao Ku was phenomenal!! We ordered the lamb "Chinese burgers," hot and sour noodles, tofu/edamame salad, and eggplant salad, and cooked greens. Everything was so delicious!! You can tell that the veggies were all fresh because they had such rich flavor. The lamb was wonderfully seasoned as well. The lamb burgers and the hot and sour noodles were probably my favorites, although it is hard to decide. There are a lot of vegetarian options on the menu, and everything was presented beautifully with garnishes on top of tasting delicious!! Also, the homemade hot sauce is so delicious it is addicting! I told them they need to sell it at farmers markets! They have a selection of wine and beers. There are two reds, so we each tried one. They are both very bold with strong flavor, something to keep in mind when ordering, but we like strong flavored wines so they were great for us! The ambiance is great also - exposed brick brings out the character of the neighborhood, and reclaimed wooden painted doors compose the bar and some of the wall paneling. There are two dining areas upstairs, one on the bar side and one separated from the bar. The service was also amazing! Everyone was very knowledgeable about the menu and the ingredients. We can't wait to come back and Chao Ku is my new go to for friends and family visiting in DC!