Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Washington: 9:37 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (202) 581-1616 to confirm.
Location & directions
5577 Central Ave SEWashington, DC 20019
About Bally's Carry Out
Bally's Carry Out is a Chinese restaurant you'll find at 5577 Central Ave SE in Washington, District of Columbia. It's part of our guide to 2,052 restaurants, cafes and bars in Washington. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Bally's Carry Out is open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday).
Guests can choose from 29 menu items. Dishes worth a look include Thai, Honey, and Teri Ya Ki.
You can visit for delivery and takeaway. It is especially popular for lunch and dinner. Offerings include comfort food, late-night food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Reservations are accepted; call (202) 581-1616 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 5577 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
- Phone
- (202) 581-1616
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 29 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Bally's Carry Out’s weekday schedule with 48 other Chinese restaurants in Washington. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 60 hours a week, 14 hours fewer than the local median of 74. 92% of Chinese restaurants in Washington open on Sundays; Bally's Carry Out does not.
Compared with 48 other Chinese restaurants in Washington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants across the US
Based on 1,260 menus with 138,613 priced items from Chinese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.25 and $16.65.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 47% | $13.50 |
| Sesame Chicken | 46% | $14.39 |
| Beef | 46% | $14.50 |
| Shrimp | 45% | $14.25 |
| Wonton Soup | 45% | $4.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 44% | $4.25 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 41% | $14.20 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 41% | $12.40 |
Calculated from 1,260 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
The neighborhood
There are no other places to eat and drink in our guide within half a mile of Bally's Carry Out, but there are 5 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chicken & Wings (2), Chinese (1), and Sandwiches & Delis (1).
Competition is light: 1 other Chinese restaurant is within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is China Cafe Carryout, 0.9 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Chicken & WingsPopeyes0.9 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway1.0 mi
- SeafoodShrimp Boat1.0 mi
- PizzaDomino's1.0 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell1.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Bally's Carry Out's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Bally's Carry Out open on Sunday?
No, Bally's Carry Out is closed on Sundays.
Where is Bally's Carry Out located?
Bally's Carry Out is located at 5577 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019.
What is the phone number of Bally's Carry Out?
You can call Bally's Carry Out at (202) 581-1616.
Does Bally's Carry Out offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Bally's Carry Out offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery and takeaway.
How much does it cost to eat at Bally's Carry Out?
The typical price range at Bally's Carry Out is $10–20 per person.
Does Bally's Carry Out take reservations?
Yes, Bally's Carry Out accepts reservations.
Is Bally's Carry Out wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is Bally's Carry Out open late?
Yes – Bally's Carry Out is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Bally's Carry Out?
There are 5 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bally's Carry Out. Nearby options include Popeyes (0.9 mi), Subway (1.0 mi), and Shrimp Boat (1.0 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Bally's Carry Out?
1 other Chinese restaurant within a mile. The closest is China Cafe Carryout, 0.9 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 1,260 menus with 138,613 priced items from Chinese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.25 and $16.65.
