1983 Chinese Cuisine Restaurant Menu

1983 Chinese Cuisine Restaurant in Arlington, VA, stands out as a vibrant destination for authentic Cantonese flavors and modern Chinese dining. The menu is a compelling blend of classic dim sum like shumai and har gow, perfectly delicate and juicy, alongside savory mains such as roasted duck, BBQ pork, and signature dishes like General Tso’s Chicken with its unique sweet-savory balance. Highlights include the chewy Rice Noodle Roll with Shrimp, seasoned with vinegary soy sauce, and the rich Seafood Vermicelli Pot bursting with fresh seafood and aromatic garlic.

Deep-fried treats like the salted egg yolk kabocha squash and crispy pork intestine showcase bold, layered flavors that surprise and delight. The vibrant bar area enhances the experience with specialty cocktails and a warm, modern ambiance. Attentive service and thoughtful presentation add to the overall appeal. End your meal on a high note with their famous pineapple bun dessert—a perfect finish reflecting the care and pride behind each dish.

1983 Chinese Cuisine is a must-visit for anyone seeking refined Cantonese cuisine delivered with authenticity and style.

Appetizers

Cold Conch Slices

US$18.00

Crispy Honey Chili Beef

US$18.00

Dim Sum Platters

US$16.00

Egg York Prawns With Deep Fried Taro

US$18.00

Fried Shrimps Spring Rolls

US$8.00

Garlic Chicken Wings

US$16.00

Hand Shredded Eggplant

US$16.00

Honey-Glazed Char Siu

US$18.00

Marinated Pork, Tofu And Beef

US$20.00

Poach Chicken

US$20.00

Pork Belly With Crispy Skin

US$26.00

Salt-Baked Shredded Chicken

US$20.00

Signature Roasted Duck

US$38.00

Sliced Beef And Tripe In House Spicy Sauce

US$16.00

Vinegar Jellyfish Head

US$16.00

Salt & Pepper Squid

US$16.00

Chilled Mango Sago Cream With Pomelo

US$8.00

House-Made Snowball Mochi

US$10.00

Pineapple Bun With Molten Salted Egg Custard

US$10.00

Dessert

Dim Sum

Beef Short Ribs With Black Pepper Sauce

US$12.00

Braised Chicken Feet In Abalone Sauce

US$8.00

Congee With Century Egg And Pork

US$16.00

Crystal Shrimp Dumplings

US$10.00

Fried Glutinous Rice Dumpling

US$8.00

Golden Sponge Cake

US$8.00

Honey BBQ Pork Bun

US$8.00

House-Made Snowball Mochi

US$10.00

Pan Fried Radish Cake

US$8.00

Pineapple Bun With Molten Salted Egg Custart

US$10.00

Portuguese EggTart

US$8.00

Rice Noodle Roll Beef/Shrimp/Eggs

US$10.00

Sesame Balls With Lotus Paste Filling

US$8.00

Shrimp Siu Mai

US$8.00

Shrimp-Stuffed Bean Curd Roll

US$8.00

Spring Rolls Stuffed With Shrimps

US$8.00

Steamed Beef Balls W/ Dried Orange Peels

US$8.00

Steamed Beef Honeycomb Tripe W/ Satay Sauce

US$8.00

Steamed Beef Tripe W/ Ginger & Scallion

US$8.00

Steamed Spare Ribs With Gold And Silver Garlic

US$8.00

Swan-Shaped Crispy Durian Puff

US$12.00

Black Pepper Chicken

US$18.00

Braised Beef Brisket In Curry

US$26.00

Braised Pork Belly With Taro

US$26.00

Braised Pork Knuckle With Bun

US$26.00

Crispy Jumbo Shrimp With Fried Garlic

US$18.00

Deep Fried Crispy Eggplant

US$18.00

Eggplant With Minced Pork & Chinese Anchovy In Casserole

US$18.00

Garlic Pork Ribs

US$18.00

Hot And Spicy Boil Fish

US$38.00

Kung Pao Shrimp

US$26.00

Lotus Leaf Steamed Chicken

US$18.00

Mapo Tofu

US$18.00

Mongolian Beef

US$26.00

Orange Chicken

US$18.00

Poached Crabmeat, Scallop, Shrimp And Crispy

US$48.00

Salted Egg Yolk Kabocha Squash

US$18.00

Sautee Beef Filet With Black Pepper

US$28.00

Sauteed Squid With Shredded Pork And Chinese Chives

US$28.00

Seafood Vermicelli Pot

US$18.00

Sliced Fish With Black Bean Sauce

US$28.00

Special Fried Eggs

US$18.00

Spicy Dry Pepper Chicken

US$26.00

Spinach In Superior Broth With Century Egg And Salted Egg

US$18.00

Steames Pork Patty With Salted Fish/Dry Squid

US$18.00

Stir-Fried Choy Sum

US$18.00

Stir-Fried Snow Peas W/ Preserved Pork

US$18.00

Stir-Fry Frog With Hotbed Chives

US$28.00

Medium

Noodles & Fried Rice

Beef Chow Fun

US$18.00

Dried Scallop & Shrimp Fried Rice

US$26.00

Supreme Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles

US$18.00

Young Chow Fried Rice

US$18.00

Steam Rice

Side

Soup

Ginseng Stewed Chicken Soup

US$12.00

Pork Soup With Dried Figs

US$10.00

Seafood And Chicken Corn Soup

US$10.00

Tea Tree Mushroom Stewed Duck Soup

US$10.00

Heineken 16oz

US$6.00

Heineken Pitcher

US$22.00

Draft

Canned

Ommegang Cooper's Hop Triple IPA

US$12.00

Sapporo

US$12.00

Stillwater Extra Dry

US$12.00

Tuk Tuk Lager

US$7.00

Bud Light

US$6.00

Budweiser

US$6.00

Heineken

US$7.00

San Miguel Red Horse

US$7.00

Tsingtao

US$7.00

Bottled

Red

House Pinot Noir GL

US$8.00

House Pinot Noir BTL

US$52.00

House Rosé GL

US$8.00

House Rosé BTL

US$48.00

Rosé

Sparkling

House Champagne GL

US$12.00

House Champagne BTL

US$56.00

House Pinot Grigio GL

US$8.00

House Pinot Grigio BTL

US$52.00

White

Gin

Well Gin

US$1.00

Beefeater

US$1.00

Bombay Sapphire

US$1.00

Aperol

US$1.00

Campari

US$1.00

Jägermeister

US$1.00

Liqueurs / Cordials

Rum

Well Rum

US$1.00

Captain Morgan

US$1.00

Bacardi

US$1.00

Well Scotch

US$1.00

Johnnie Walker Black

US$1.00

Chivas Regal

US$1.00

Scotch

Tequila

Well Tequila

US$1.00

José Cuervo

US$1.00

Don Julio

US$1.00

Well Vodka

US$1.00

Grey Goose

US$1.00

Tito's

US$1.00

Vodka

Whiskey / Bourbon

Well Whiskey

US$1.00

Maker's Mark

US$1.00

Jack Daniel's

US$1.00

Cosmopolitan

US$14.00

Long Island Iced Tea

US$14.00

Martini

US$14.00

Old Fashioned

US$14.00

Screwdriver

US$14.00

Cocktails

NA Beverages

Apple Sidra

US$3.50

Coke

US$3.50

Diet Coke

US$3.50

Fanta

US$3.50

Heysong Sarsaparilla

US$3.50

Mojito Mango Spritzzz

US$8.00

Passionfruir Spritzer

US$8.00

Sanpellegrino

US$4.00

Shirley Temple

US$8.00

Sparkling Water

US$4.00

Sprite

US$3.50

Still Water

US$3.50

Hot Tea

Tea

Happy Hour

HH Bud Light

US$5.00

HH Budweiser

US$5.00

HH Heineken Draft 16oz

US$5.00

HH Heineken Pitcher

US$20.00

HH House Champagne GL

US$8.00

HH House Pinot Grigio GL

US$6.00

HH House Pinot Noir GL

US$6.00

HH House Rosé GL

US$6.00

HH Tuk Tuk Lager

US$5.00