Charles S.
12/9/2025
If you want to time travel, try the Magic Gourd. I swear I haven't eaten here in 25 years and it literally hasn't changed. The MG is across 23rd Street and up a couple of blocks from State...
Magic Gourd Restaurant
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528 23rd St NW
Washington, DC 20037
Magic Gourd Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese & Asian cuisine in Washington, DC. Magic Gourd's convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for dine-in or take-out meals in the Washington DC community. Our restaurant is known for its variety in taste and high-quality fresh ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service.
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3.5121 reviews
J P.
12/7/2025
After more than a decade of walking past Magic Gourd,I finally tried it at the suggestion of a friend at the State Department. While the 1970s called and asked for their interior back, the food...
R R.
12/27/2025
We enjoyed the Pu Pu Platter with wonton soup and sesame chicken! Very good overall, great service from a local restaurant.
Madeleine C.
1/23/2025
Food is ok. I ordered from the steamed menu. It was standard Chinese, nothing spectacular, but also not bad. Tea was weak (I am sucker for good Chinese tea)... Service was decent. They seemed a...
Taj M.
10/6/2023
The most impressionable aspect of this place is the prompt no nonsense service! If you are in a hurry or on a schedule. Come in here! This place is moderately busy on a Thursday evening....
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