Johnny's Carryout

Johnny's Carryout is the kind of unassuming hole-in-the-wall that Northwest Washington regulars build routines around, ordering through the window for Chinese carryout classics dressed in the mumbo sauce the spot has become known for. The James Beard Foundation named the restaurant a semifinalist for its Outstanding Chef award in 2020, a rare bit of national recognition for a carryout counter of this kind. It remains a neighborhood fixture with a loyal customer base that keeps returning for the same order.