My girlfriends and I had dinner at Hawkers Asian Street Food last night and it was absolutely…read moredelicious and perfect. The decor is fun, playful, and really creates a great atmosphere. The food all comes as small plates so it's perfect for a crowd that likes to order many dishes and share everything. Our server was very friendly and even brought us a complimentary espresso martini which was so good!

Located across the street from the Ballston Mall…read more We came late morning on a Sunday and the restaurant, both inside and outside, was pretty much empty of customers. I wasn't happy when the hostess tried that stupid restaurant trick where they try to seat you at the worst and smallest table (which did not have an umbrella) when most of the other tables are available. But I insisted on, and received, a better table. For a starter we ordered the Pok Pok wings, hoping that they were like the amazing and wonderful Pok Pok wings that were at the now long-gone Andy Ricker Pok Pok restaurants in Portland, OR. Hawker's Pok Pok chicken wings were not like the Portland Pok Pok wings but nonetheless, Hawker's Pok Pok (party) wings were excellent. We loved the flavors and the crispy battered texture. We also ordered the Crispy Wontons. These gingery babies were pleasantly plump. For an entrée, JP ordered the lamb udon and thought it was delicious. I ordered the chicken and shrimp Phad Thai. It also was tasty, perhaps a little on the spicy hot side. Lastly, I ordered a pork belly bun (the order comes with two steamed buns). These came with mustard greens. I thought the buns were just okay. The steamed buns should've been more fluffy and the five spice seasoning on the pork was pretty overwhelming. But yet, considering that service was decent and there's enough good stuff on the menu, we will be back.

It had been months since I had a meal at Peking Pavilion and whenever I was in the area around…read morelunch this was my spot for over twenty years. My routines and responsibilities had changed and Sycamore Street wasn't my route. Well today I found myself in the neighborhood and there's my favorite parking space. The restaurant had a lot of refresh w new flooring, video monitors and wall treatments. Different staff than I remembered but attentive, kind and quick. My old favorite hot and sour soup was steaming and the aroma brought back me back. yum! The shrimp w lobster, sauce was fresh, tasty and beautiful on the plate. I hope I'm back in the area soon because their Lo Mein, Chow Mein and Moo Shi Pork were always outstanding.

The food and service here are amazing, staff is very patient and friendly with guests. I've been…read morehere so many times because I used to live in the area and even now I come back to eat, it's great when you have guests!

90 minutes of unlimited plates, yes please!…read more I'm very been to Yunnan a couple of times but this was my first time trying their Chef's Endless Table experience. There are two tiers to the menu that are priced at $44 and $69 per person. The menu offered a little bit of everything from Bao buns to their popular Mixian noodles. The restaurant's design was clean, chic and minimal.

I went during happy hour and it was not busy at that time. Our server was Jeremey and he was very…read morewonderful is making sure that we were taken care of and taking our orders etc. The drinks were so pretty and they tasted wonderful. I also had the cucumber item and that was so refreshing! Got the dumplings stir fried and they were delicious also. It's a lovely restaurant and there are a decent amount of tables inside. Very clean and cute decor. It looks like there is also a nice bar area as well.

Popped in for dinner after an event nearby. No reservation but we were able to be seated right…read moreaway. The restaurant had a back section that looked like it could be used as a separate party room and more booths and table in the front. Our server was good. He checked in with us frequently and made sure to keep us informed on our food status after taking our order. We tried the scallion bubble pancake, walnut shrimp, Mr Zhangs red braised pork belly, and beef chow fun. The bubble pancake was fun and had a good crunch and served with like a curry dip sauce. I would say if you get this, you should eat it first/soonest since i enjoyed it more at first bite while it was hot. The walnut shrimp was good, the shrimps were the smaller ones that were an easy way to snack. The braised pork belly was so tender. It reminded me of char siu, flavor wise, as long as you're ok with the pork belly (aka fatty pieces). Beef chow fun was good. They used nice wide noodles that were cooked well, not too soft, and had good onions, bean sprouts, and other veggies. I would come back try other things!

This is just weekend brunch experience. If you're looking for traditional dim sum, this may not be…read morethe place for you. The menu features many deep-fried items, and some dishes did not seem freshly made. While there are several types of dumplings, a closer look at the menu shows that many share similar fillings or wrappers, offering limited variety. We appreciated our server's honesty. We were interested in ordering the bento box, but he explained that it would take much longer because the kitchen was focused on brunch service and the chef would need to stop other tasks to prepare it. Overall, the prices seem to reflect the location more than the food, and the restaurant feels more like an Asian fusion spot. Most like for typical American.

As a huge fan of crispy beef, I've often turned to TNR Café for my fix. Months ago, my friends and…read moreI decided to order from there on a Friday, enjoying delicious Chinese food while watching a movie. We've since ordered multiple times, but the quality of the crispy beef has been inconsistent. Sometimes it scores a five, while other times it dips to a three, likely due to different chefs preparing the dish. I noticed this firsthand during my last visit when I picked up my order. Though I was excited to indulge in the crispy beef again, it turned out a bit tougher than usual. No service issues. Restaurant is clean and inviting. I'd love for TNR to refine this dish so it maintains its deliciousness consistently, as I truly enjoy it and will definitely be back for more.

I moved to Arlington and August and I've been looking for a go-to Chinese takeout place. Normally I…read moreDD from New Big Wong in DC but today I finally found a place in Arlington I love and glad it's not far from home. TNR Cafe is the ideal Chinese takeout in Arlington. Located in Courthouse near the Taco Bell Cantina and the Four Courts is TNR. I ordered beef and broccoli (came with white rice), pan-fried dumplings, and shrimp and chicken egg rolls. The beef and broccoli was great. Nice fresh slices of beef with the cooked perfectly broccoli and plenty of sauce to drizzle on my white rice. The dumpling were meh. The size and portion was good for the price but the filling was underseasoned. The egg rolls were great as well! Wish there was a little more meat but not terrible at all!

Okay, I have to update my previous review. While I do still think the food is overall good, it is…read morequite strange that they use habenero peppers for a lot of the spice. The flavor profile doesn't quite work. Still, I do like the food as an easy filler. I recommend getting a fried rice with two 'small plates' which will be more than enough for two. Or... you will have to choose a single dish with a couple sides of rice.

To be honest, I was not impressed with Peter Chang's when we ordered takeout from the…read moreestablishment, but this is the Chinese restaurant closest to us, when we were ordering in, this had been the default. However, my opinion changed when my wife and I dined in the restaurant for the first time. It will not be our last. What drove me to dine in was the ambience I observed when I picked up a previous takeout order. It was a really nice place, with neat décor, plenty of seating, and a serving staff that was obviously attentive. This remained my impression when we came here for the first time recently. Contrary to our takeout orders, the food blew us away when it was fresh from the kitchen. Perhaps this was because we ordered different things, or perhaps because what we ordered to-go (e.g., fried eggplant, Szechuan chicken) did not travel well. Whatever the case, but this was some of the best Chinese food we have eaten in a long time. For appetizers we ordered the puffy scallion pancake, which was fun to tear and share, and came with some very nice curry sauce or dipping. We also ordered the pork soup dumplings, which were everything you could want in a soup dumpling - piping hot with a warm, soul-soothing broth inside (but which does not travel particularly well in takeout orders). For our entrees, my wife ordered the duck fried rice. I am not the biggest fan of fried rice, but this was some of the best I ever had. The duck favor was prominent but not overwhelming and the pineapple was the best integrated I have ever experienced in a savory dish. I had leftover for lunch today and it was still quite good. I ordered the fish in chili oil, a bubbling, soupy dish covered in peppers. This was phenomenal, an excellent balance of heat, numbing, and flavor. And there was plenty of fish in the dish, as well. I will be hard pressed not to order this every time we come here in the future. We split the fried green beans (solid - crisp and well spiced), which I ate for breakfast over rice with some of the leftover fish. Again, it was still good. As my previous comments imply, serving sizes are large.

Service should be more proactive. I had to go to the counter to tell them that the green scallions…read moreare out in the sauce bar (they did not replenish it even after I told them). We also had to flag down the waitress to tell her to bring forks for our guests. Otherwise dining in is a pleasant enough experience. We had hot pot, and our table was full (of delicious stuff to cook). The wine marinated beef is a must try, and the lobster balls are very nice, too. Their renovated interior is pleasant, however their chairs are so hard! Can't sit here for long. The chairs should come with some cushion.

-Food was mid -Food was weird…read more-had to make ur own food -Waiters were chill -mid place -not a fast food place

Definitely a solid 3.5 for me and will not hesitate to go here again!…read more If no parking out front, there's some more in the back. And if none there, I presume one could park in the large grocery parking lot across the street. There are a handle of tables, so one could certainly dine in, but I wouldn't recommend a party larger than.....8, or so. Even then, there'd have to be some moving of tables. Went here around 1145am on a Friday afternoon, and there were a whole bunch of Latino workers eating or picking up food; which to me, is an indication of good and tasty value - which is certainly is! I found this place after I had a craving for simple, tasty, not-panda-express noodles - and this place delivered. Had the chicken lo mein, and it was cooked wok-fresh. In fact, you can see the cook in the background making the dish, so you know it's fresh. Fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. Also had the orange chicken lunch combo which comes with fried rice (looked great, but tasted ok....can request steamed rice instead), and the orange chicken (my 8 y/o son thought it was too orangy tasting and didn't really like it...he also didn't like the fact that it was quite saucy, which removed some of the crisp from the batter). All in all, if you're not picky about looks and just want good ol'fashioned chinese food, then this is the spot. Will definitely be back!

I really liked here! My food was hot and fresh and didn't take long I was in and out in less than…read more10 minutes. The chicken was super crispy and I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. Cant beat the pricing here. I can't wait to try a few other things.