Visited here for dinner following the post Argentina v Spain FIFA Final game on Sunday at Mosaic…read moreDistrict (broadcasted on the gigantic outdoor screen at Strawberry Park). I was seriously craving Chinese food and needed wonton soup. NEEDED! Upon entering, my friend mentioned the fact the restaurant was empty wasn't a good sign and had a 3.5 rating. Well, don't let that deter you because some of the best Chinese restaurants have a 3.5 rating on Yelp (check out the numerous articles written about this topic)! I tried to persuade my friend but she opted out of ordering anything and wanted to wait to see if I liked my food first. My friend proposed that after I finished, we head next door to Sisters Thai so she could order her dinner. Well, for starters - the food came out fast and I devoured the wonton noodle soup within 10 minutes. The broth and wontons were so flavorful. Interesting choice that they used wheat noodles instead of the standard egg noodles though still loved it. I also like that the broccoli had a nice crunch. Yes, wonton soup typically has bok choy but the broccoli was great. My only regret is why haven't I tried this place sooner?!?! My friend thought I was rushing so she could eat dinner but it was just so good! It was a great portion as well. I gave her one of my wontons to try and she said "wow!!!" Once I finished vacuuming my wontons soup, we walk over to Sisters Thai, but I knew I had to try more food from District Dumplings. You would think I would have been full from the wonton noodle soup but I am a glutton. So, I ordered the pork & shrimp dumplings to go via DoorDash and picked them up as a to-go order and bought them back to Sisters Thai. I had no shame and happily took out the dumplings from the to-go container and put them on my plate. The dumplings were so unreal that they didn't even need to be dipped in soy sauce. They were good as is and flavorful! Even my friend wanted to eat the dumplings and asked for four of them. Luckily, the staff at Sisters Thai didn't make it a big deal but they probably saw that I bought outside food. I'm coming back for more District Dumplings!! I was so happy to have tried a new restaurant and kept pointing at the restaurant that this was my new favorite place. Strangers saw how happy I was and smiled (or maybe because I looked crazy). Will have to gorge myself next time in trying more of the unique dumpling flavors! Yum!!!!! +Wonton Noodle Soup-sesame oil, pork, shrimp, mushroom & wheat noodle +Pork & Shrimp Dumplings-chives, ginger & green onion

The food was delicious and came out quickly for our group of 10. You order your food at the counter…read moreand then they bring it out to you! I think the space is very clean and well kept. However, a self-service water station would be a great addition to this space. It was a little bit of an inconvenience to consistently go up to the counter and ask for water and water refills. Additionally, extra plastic bowls for sharing had to be requested as well. Maybe that would be good to have at the self-service station as well! Overall, the staff was friendly, but I think there are some aspects that could be incorporated to improve the customer experience. Thank you!

4.5/5.00 Took…read morefamily. Ordered 3 different dishes- resulting in a mix of friend and soup dumplings. Dumpling came out fast. Service was nice, competent. We got what we came for. Portion sizes not huge- but what we had was delicious. No notes.

Fresh makes for a slower startup but the wait is worth the choices. They do a good job of having a…read morenice selection for you to go into the usual steamed or fried variants. A small list of other options like the scallion pancake is worth a pickup on the side to round out any shareable. Outside in the spring and summer they have a great sitting situation with some shade and pergolas in the common shopping area. Small and independent business you should swing by for a rotation. Only small improvement would be less plastic; where they would benefit from aiming at other plates and reduction options.

I've been craving Kung Pao Shrimp all week and my gf and I decided to stop by Hunan Cafe. The food…read morehere is so good! The shrimp was the perfect size! I've seen this dish made elsewhere where they would have more ingredients than the actual shrimp. The Crispy Beef was another star of the show. The sauce was just right and the crispiness of it surprised me. The ambiance is like your typical Chinese take out spot but they do have a small seating area. The lady at the front was very nice so no complaints about the service here. I would absolutely go back to get take-out here again!

Hunan Cafe always does a great job. Most times we order online with their super easy to use…read morewebsite. The orders get delivered earlier than the predicted delivery time... awesome! The food always, always arrives hot. Every dish we tried has been very tasty and well made, no complaints. And the servings sizes are large. The place is quaint and does feel like a Hunan place. The bathrooms are clean and tidy. Best of all is the staff smile, and giggle... like they enjoy cooking, serving, and just working there.

We went for lunch special and I ordered the green beans and he ordered the orange chicken…read more I really enjoyed the fragrant and pungent orange chicken, with actual orange zest, and the thick sauce that comes from orange chicken with real oranges. I enjoyed my green beans immensely as who can say no to all those aromatics and the wok hey! I highly recommend you come back from their lunch special from 11-2pm. They offer vegetarian and meat options for lunch. The weekday was pretty quiet when we went and getting the server to take our order and get the food was not too bad. The interior gives you typical chinese restaurant vibes with their tables and glass top on the table, and their tea and cups. I like that it's so close to where we live I can walk there in about 5 minutes granted the traffic light is on my side...

We're from New York, so we have pretty high standards when it comes to Chinese food. Unfortunately,…read morethe food here was only mediocre and bland. I would skip the BBQ meats--they were dry and didn't seem very fresh. The garlic Chinese broccoli fine, but outrageous charged at $24.95. On the positive side, the crispy pork chop was excellent: flavorful, crispy, and generously sized. The atmosphere felt a bit dated, yet nostalgic. Service was attentive and friendly, which helped make the experience more enjoyable overall.

Two Haiku Review:…read more Huge portions for a Good price: I liked the haemul Jajang with beef and The Tangsuyuk. Quick And responsive service. Go And try out this place!

TLDR: Friendly Korean service, generous shareable portions, delicious fried pork and umami packed…read morenoodles and soup, easy parking and cozy atmosphere. Kimchi was the only letdown. Jang Won has friendly, personal service from the Korean ladies who work there. They were super helpful in walking us through the menu and helping us decide how much food to order. We should have listened when they said three dishes would be enough for four people, but we went with four anyway and ended up with delicious leftovers, so no regrets. All the noodles and dishes are shareable portions, which is great for groups. They also fry their meats really well. The pork was crispy and so good, and I totally get why Korean fried foods are so popular. Next time, I would try the chicken since the pork was just a little dry but still very good overall. The spicy seafood soup was incredibly umami forward and so good that I kept wanting more with every bite. The noodles have a slightly chewy yet smooth texture that makes them very addictive. The restaurant has a homey, comfortable atmosphere, and there is easy parking right outside, which is always a plus in Annandale. The reason for four stars instead of five is the kimchi. It was too salty and not fermented enough. For a restaurant in Annandale, we honestly expect better kimchi. That said, the radish kimchi was good. Overall, great food, generous portions, and warm service, just hoping the kimchi improves next time.

The food was generally okay, though the sashimi wasn't properly defrosted. Service was acceptable.read more

Came here with a friend as a small get together and the sushi was great! I've ordered in-house…read morebefore and their rolls are the best in comparison to the sashimi/nigiri. Service is pretty quick and not super crowded if you go during the weekday or the weekend. The most recent time that I did order from here was on Christmas Day, which was convenient as we typically do order in. For this time we did have their shrimp tempura roll and infinity roll both of which were fantastic!

TLDR: Cozy old school spot with tasty fried dishes, nice portions, and warm service…read more The restaurant has a homey, old school feel that adds to its charm. There were a couple order mistakes, but the service was personal and warm, and they quickly made things right. The food was tasty. They really know how to work the fryer, from the katsu to the appetizers. The potato wrapped shrimp was extra crunchy and delicious, I have not had potato string wrapped shrimp like that before. I loved that the noodles come with a steamed egg. I do wish the banchan portions were larger, but they happily refill them if you ask. Overall, a comforting meal.

If there is a primary reason that long time Annandale favorite Miso has over 550+ reviews (as of…read moreFebruary 2025) and a solid 4 star rating, it can be distilled to one word: katsu. Miso specializes in many different forms of katsu which traditionally is defined as a Japanese style dish consisting of a piece of meat (although tofu and veggies are also used) covered in panko bread crumbs, and then deep fried. Deep frying conceptually is a "simple" techique, yet so many places either leave food in the hot grease too long rendering the food burnt and bitter; or the food is not cooked long enough resulting in a crispy outer layer, but cold (and sometimes raw) temperatures underneath the batter. And don't underestimate the role clean and constantly changing the cooking oil makes, since the food doesn't come out looking "dingy," which often results from frying in old oil. I discovered Miso during the pandemic when I got take out one day, and was shocked when I got home 20 minutes later to discover that my pork katsu was still hot and super crunchy! So of course, once dine-in service resumed, I was happy to be able to enjoy the food when it was freshly prepared. I recently enjoyed a meal with a friend who had not previously been to Miso and she was thoroughly impressed. The interior design resembles any other Asian themed restaurant. Nondescript wooden tables/booths/chairs, sit atop dark tile flooring, with semi-bright (bordering on dim) lighting. TBH, I've noticed that it can get a bit chilly in the Winter months, and somewhat hot in the summer months. The place has higher ceilings, so I imagine climate control must be a challenge. We started the meal with the Tofu katsu, which was super yummy. The panko breading was light, not salty, and achieved its purpose of having a crunchy exterior while keeping the tofu siken and moist inside. The soy based dipping sauce was a bit one note, mostly tasting salty. The other thing I appreciate about Miso is that the portion sizes are ginormous; which is important during these inflationary times! A tender pork cutlet was battered, deep fried to peak GBD (golden brown delicious) perfection, and then sliced into bite sized pieces. The dish was also served with a small bowl of udon noodles, rice, steamed egg custard, pickles, and kimchi. For $18 (as of this review), we split the spicy pork katsu plate, and there was PLENTY of food for two adults. As we were dining in a casual non-rushed manner, after 25-30 minutes the pork lowered to a tepid room temperature, but the batter still remained CRUNCHY! And nice bonus that at the end of the meal, we received complimentary mini-yogurt drinks. The earliest reviews for Miso go back to 2007 and I understand that in the ensuing 18 years, ownership has changed a few times. Miso isn't a fancy place, but the constant has been good food at reasonable prices.

The food is different.,new management? Very bad quality. Will not return…read more It looks very unappetizing. It smells like they use really bad oil. The sweet corn chicken soup that I used to love now taste like crap. What a disappointment. A neighborhood staple gone to shit.

Greetings for McLean today it's Monday the 7 th July 2025 at the Hunan Express restaurant excellent…read morelunch for the quality and price it's good on current Street next to chain bridge road and Old Dominion great lunch for affordable price at the