Peter chang arlington take-out

Say hello to NiHao, chef and restaurateur Peter Chang’s newest addition to the dining landscape in National Landing.

When it opens May 9, this will be Chang’s second restaurant in Arlington and the latest in his family’s growing empire of 15 Chinese eateries in the mid-Atlantic, but the format of this one is a bit of a departure.

Peter chang arlington take-out

All dishes here are small plates—what the renowned chef who once cooked at the Chinese Embassy in D.C. calls “Chinese tapas.” They fall into several categories: cold, seafood, meat, poultry and vegetarian.

“I don’t like to use the word trends, but it is how the new generation are changing their lifestyle and diet,” says co-owner Lydia Chang (she’s the chef’s daughter), who also co-owns the flagship NiHao location in Baltimore.

“I feel like whenever I go out, I would much prefer something served on a smaller plate. That way, I can choose different things to try.”

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