Sichuan Pavilion

This fantastic Chinese restaurant—located on K Street in the heart of DC’s downtown—doesn’t quite fit in with the shiny corporate buildings that surround it. It’s large and decorated in over-the-top chintz, and multiple rooms make it a great option for a large party or business luncheon, which you see plenty of. Just about every dish is a winner, though Schezuan classics like mapo tofu and anything with cumin reign here.