Best salt and pepper shrimps EVER!!!! Superior culinary experience. No ambiance, recommend take out.

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China Cafe on Richmond Highway in Alexandria, VA is an example of "Because my restaurant is in a lower middle class neighborhood, I don't need to go the extra step." China Cafe is the closest Chinese Food restaurant to my residence. After working a long work week, I didn't feel like cooking on my day off. So, I decided to try some Chinese Food. I ordered Chicken Fried Rice from China Cafe. This is one of the biggest regrets in my life. When I opened the container, I was immediately disgusted. It looked like the cook just threw my food in the box. Not even trying to make it look appealing. Normally when I order Fried Rice from other Chinese Food restaurants, I get delicious rice with mixed vegetables, sautéed onions and eggs. Not at China Cafe. You get bland yellow rice and few pieces of onion and peas. I could've made this myself. I gave my review 2 Stars because on the plus side, it was prepared quickly. But I'd rather wait another 10 minutes for it to be tasty. I will never eat here again. read more

China Cafe - Chicken Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

While the food was flavorful, the order forgot the pork fried rice. If you run a primarily takeaway restaurant, it's important to GET THE ORDER RIGHT! read more

I love China cafe, they are my go to Chinese delivery. First off they have the right kind of American Chinese food, they have actual egg rolls unlike the other places I've tried who claim to have egg rolls only to have the spring rolls. Speaking of China cafe also made the smart move and got those cheese steak egg rolls and they're great, if you've never tried them give em a whirl you should be happy. Everything I've ever gotten from there has always been great, egg drop soup, appetizers and all the entrees. I've only visited the actual store once and it's your typical take out Chinese place with a few token seats but their main business is take out and delivery. Now to do delivery with China cafe you'll have to download and use the "BeyondMenu" app or call, but if you order online you'll be using that app and the app is super easy. If you're in the vicinity of this place and you're not sure which Chinese place to order from, hit up China cafe and get the good stuff read more

If you're looking for the local Chinese food place to go to, this is it. Their food selection is what you would expect to find at any Chinese restaurant, but boy do they make it good. They offer generous portions as well! From what I can tell, this is a family run place so I have a lot of respect for that. Definitely my go to spot now. read more

This was a typical chinese hole in a wall..The fried rice needed some soy sauce loving. The Chicken Lo Mein was tasty. I would go back for a quick grab and go dinner read more

VERRRRRRRRY UNPROFESSIONAL !!!!!!! Please do not order from them and they have old food.. I am very disappointed smh they need to be shut down. read more

Our go to Chinese food delivery! Generous portion, great price and always DELICIOUS!!!

I've been here 2 times and get the same experience. Which is FRIENDLY and AWESOME. They know what I order and how I want it every time. So far everything I have had has been good and good portions too. The teriyaki chicken was okay but needed more sauce and seasoning. Seems kinda old inside but looks like some improvements happening. Overall great place and great customer service! read more

Great place, cheap prices, fast service. Tasty food. Just your typical Chinese Carryout. I don't see why all the complaints. Only thing is that, maybe the inside could use some freshening up, then again I don't eat inside most take out spots anyway. read more

After recently moving back to the area about 3 months ago, I was really pleased to find this restaurant! I've ordered take out from them nine times and each time the meals were hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked. Each order was packed very well. Never any problems with spilling or splashing. My favorite dishes so far are the Curry Chicken combination platter, General Tso's Chicken combination platter, hot and sour soup, and their fried crab rangoon. If you call ahead for take out, it generally takes them about 10-15 minutes to prepare your order. The staff are all very kind, friendly, and considerate. read more

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This is one of the few places that I am giving one star. I wouldn't order from China Cafe if it were the last place on Earth and eating from there would help sustain my life. I'd die cold and hungry but with a smirk of defiance on my face. I ordered from this place because it had "good" reviews on Yelp and because it was one of the few places open late when my friends and I wanted delivery. I called once before putting in the order to make sure they delivered and gave the person answering the phone my address (several times actually as there was a huge communication gap) but she stated that they did deliver. We called back 10 minutes later (80 minutes before closing time), made the order, paid via credit card, and were told it would be at the house within 30 minutes. Fast forward to nearly 90 minutes later and there's no food. I call several times to confirm they have the right address (again this is a painfully slow process given she can't understand me fully) and then she proceeds to tell me that the owner is delivering the food to me himself and they are closed. She hangs up on me. We wait a few minutes more and here is the food. I'm pissed and we're hungry. The delivery guy tells me he is the owner but when I complain about how long it takes he says he's not the owner and says "Well you are 7 miles from us." I ASKED BEFORE ORDERING IF DELIVERY WAS AVAILABLE! He hands me the food and I refuse to tip him. I told him that once I talked to the real owner I would give a tip because waiting 90 minutes for delivery is ridiculous. This is something I have NEVER in my life before done but I was very frustrated and wanted a simple apology for their mistake. We're all relived to have food but when we look at it, it's the wrong food. Some is missing and we have items that we didn't order. When I call again (for the 4th time) they yell at me for asking for a partial refund, assure me that their cashier wrote everything correctly down and that I'm in the wrong. The cashier that couldn't spell "JANE" street?! Guess the customer isn't always right! As I proceed to try and explain myself they hang up on me and don't answer any other calls for the night. For $40 worth of Chinese food (that wasn't even all that great) it was not worth the headache. And they did not charge my card right away, it took two days before it was ever processed which means that my credit card number was WRITTEN down somewhere and not instantly put into a machine. BUYER BEWARE! read more

The crab ragoons were amazing! The delivery driver and the lady who took my order were very friendly and delivery was fast especially for a Friday night. Will be ordering again soon :) read more

Was pleasantly surprised. I have only ordered from this place once and landed on them after a coin toss between this Chinese takeout place and the one right across the street. Both had similar reviews so I flipped a coin and went with this one. Now the area is definitely sketchy AF. But, when I got back on post and dove into my Sesame Chicken combo plate and Teriyaki Chicken on a stick, I knew the power of the coin toss was with me. It really was delicious. Food was hot, egg roll was crispy, everything about it was very good. Again, this is my one and only experience here but will definitely order from them next time I am at Belvoir and I really hope my next experience is the same. read more

We ordered from here twice , 2nd time was a 2nd chance. The lady in the front is nice but the food is terrible. We ordered beef broccoli and general tao chicken. Both were awful. The beef was mushy, it was covered in starch. We took one bite and that was enough. The general tao chicken was out right disgusting. The chicken was soggy and the sauce was watery. I have never eaten chinese food so gross. read more

The lady that was in front was very rude she literally wanna charge me extra for soy sauce I will never go back there I felt like they don't like color ppl I don't recommended this place to any one that's color!!! read more

pre-ordered from them via doordash, found out they don't deliver to ft belvior. called 24 hrs prior to delivery to cancel. china cafe said they didn't get paid, doordash said they didn't get paid. however, my bank account was charged. I WOULDN'T recommend them and i cancelled DOORDASH. read more

I found a FLY IN THE FOOD. Absolutely disgusted because I almost ate it.Lady who works there is super kind and always welcoming she did offer to replace my meal. But I personally will not be eating here anymore read more

The food here is great, and I didn't realize that they delivered on base. They have very decent prices compared to other Chinese restaurants in the area. Since other Chinese places have changed. I have looked for a good one and it seems that this one fits the bill as they are pretty consistent and have good people behind the counter. There is usually no one here, so I usually enjoy my meal in peace and quiet if it's a regular weekday. I'm assuming that most people get delivery. I just hope this doesn't go the way the other Chinese places are going. I would recommend this place above all. read more

My favorite Chinese restaurant on Richmond highway. Very friendly people and food always hot and yummy. Fast delivery and always polite. I love the people who work there and the place. Highly recommend! read more

Great Chinese food-- not too greasy. Quick delivery and very affordable. Can't go wrong!

Ive been going here for about 3 years now. While they are under new management their food is still quite amazing for chinese fast food. It took me a long time to find decent fried rice (which im picky about) but I finally found it here. It's dark golden color & invigorating flavor invite my mouth to engulf its goodness faster than I can keep up. Their sweet and sour chicken is not as greasy as other fast food joints, and their delivery to fort Belvoir is super fast. This more of a take-out and delivery place but if you have got to stuff your face that very moment, they do have seating available. Very affordable and addictive flavor. They recently hanged their menu so I miss their burgers, but their chinese fast food has not been beat. the best fried rice EVER! read more

I live in the neighborhood near China Cafe. On two occasions I have ordered chicken wings that tasted tainted and old. They were black around the bone also a sign of being old and freezer burned (my husband is a country boy and a chicken connisuer). I requested a refund and was told there was no problem with their chicken. So much for customer satisfaction. Needless to say, that was the last time I ordered from China Cafe. I now drive across the street to their competition....no problem thusfar. read more

Growing up in NYC I had the pleasure of eating some of the best mu shu outside of china. This was not. The pancakes were tortillas.... yes you read correctly... TORTILLAS.. and the mu shu itself was close to flavorless. Aside from that the crab Rangoon was pre fried and then microwaved to temperature before delivery... how do I know? I have been a chef for over 20 years and when you microwave starch, it congeals and gives you that gummy taste.... the Rangoon was great on the inside, but chewy and gummy on the outside... go elsewhere read more

When it comes to quick dining, there are a handful of truisms. When you're in a hotel, the club sandwich is always a safe bet. Same goes for a fried egg sandwich at a diner. And if a Chinese carryout offers fried chicken wings and frenchfries, they're almost always delicious. Stopped by the Little Greasers for a pie (their Hot & Ready was gonna take six minutes) so I hit this place, since I'm not a fan of buffalo wings. Four whole wings with fries will run you around $6. These were fried hard and crispy, as they should be, and served with crinkle cut frozen fries which are impossible to screw up. The wings were meaty and coated with a thin batter, sorta like Popeye's Mild Wings. I prefer little or no batter, but these were pretty good. I'll still hit Big Panda or Magic Wok in Belle View for wings, but the wings here were tasty and did not make me violently ill! read more

A friend and I recently ordered delivery from China Cafe. Unfortunately, we weren't very impressed. The egg rolls were decent, but nothing special. The wonton soup was actually quite pleasant. However those were the only highlights of our food. My friend ordered the sesame chicken and while the portions were large, the sauce on the chicken was overly sweet (we were expecting a savory sauce) and there was just too much of it in general. The pork fried rice was okay, but we've both had much better. I ordered the beef and broccoli and was deeply disappointed--bland, bland, bland and an overwhelming taste of uncooked flour in the sauce. With so many other Chinese food places in this area that deliver (and those who don't are within a short drive), I doubt I'll be giving China Cafe a second try. read more

I love this place. My husband and I eat here about every other week. We've tried other Chinese places and we think they have the best general tso's chicken. The staff is very friendly and they have always been quick to deliver. We have NEVER had a problem and we order A LOT. BUT. I will be honest. Your opinion of this restaurant will be different based off the different foods. Some of the food choices aren't anything special, and some are fantastic. I always advise their general tso's chicken, egg rolls, and crab rangoons. I've heard their curry is pretty good. But a friend of mine said their dumplings weren't anything special, and my husband didn't care too much for the low mein. So just try something! I promise you they have some great food! read more

Ordered Chinese while staying at fort belvoir! And my husband and I were impressed! The food is great and authentic! They give you your money's worth. They also give you a good amount of food! Great for takeout read more

Very good food, better service. Their soups are great as well. The delivery service is pretty prompt, even at peak hours. The owners - a young couple with a little girl - are always very pleasant. Give'm a try, you'll be pleased. read more

This is an update since my last review a year or so ago. The food continues to be consistent and compared to other places in the vicinity of Ft Belvoir, this is still better. Some items could use improvement but most are pretty good. This place has gotten much busier so I wouldn't recommend delivery. Just hop in your car and get that pizza or chinese food. It will be faster. I made a mistake with the pricing of their lunch specials. Most are $6 including tax and you get a good portion size. read more

I've finally found our Chinese Takeout Place. We ordered from here tonight, using their handy on-line order feature. The food arrived 40 minutes later and was hot and better tasting than other local Chinese delivery we've tried. The egg role was crispy on the outside, not too greasy, and tasted really good and not too mushy on the inside. The sweet and sour chicken was nice white meat, not too greasy, and had tender crisp peppers and onions. (It seems recently I haven't been able to find sweet and sour with vegetables!) The general Tsao's chicken was also really good, with lots of spring onions on top and perfectly cooked (i.e. not overcooked) broccoli. It wasn't the best Chinese I've ever had, but it was noticeably better than the other local delivery I've tried. Will definitely order from here again. read more

Probably the most authentic Chinese food on Rt 1 between Lorton and the beltway. Its a family run place...the wife is always there and always pleasant. Her husband cooks most of the food and he knows what he's doing. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. I've tried all the others around and keep coming back here. I've had takeout from here at least once a week for several years so I've tried most of the menu and I'm still a fan. read more

New to the area so thought I'd give it a try. Some of the worst Chinese food I've had. Ordered the Mongolian Beef combo. The eggroll filling was good but the wrapper was extra thick as if it was wrapped twice. The beef in the Mongolian beef lacked any flavor and was extremely mushy to the point of being pasty as if very heavily tenderized. The mushrooms had a similar texture. The one decent part of the dish that deserved an upgrade below the one star was the fried rice. It had a good flavor and plenty of diced pork and vegetables. I will keep hunting for decent Chinese because this place is not it. read more

I love this place!! I eat here at least once week sometimes twice. First off if your super picky about authenticity then you good luck finding somewhere that meets your high expectations within a reasonable value ( I lived in Asian for three years and authentic isn't always better). However, If you want good Americanized Chinese food then eat here. Along with the food being excellent, the potion sizes are good and the staff are extremely friendly. read more

Bad customer service!!! I ordered a shrimp chow mein but received lettuce and cabbage in a clear sauce and shrimps so I called them back and they said that is their version of a shrimp "chow mein". I've never seen a chow mein WITHOUT noodles and just lettuce and cabbage so I asked them to correct their mistake. Instead they told me to bring the food to them (something I ordered to be delivered) so I stated I couldn't do that and asked them to pick it up and bring the other order to me as it was supposed to be. They said "No" so I called the company that processes the orders and they tried to reason with them but I was told they couldn't because they needed someone that speaks Mandarin so they could communicate. I waited about 40 mins and decided to call back but they said they needed more time. It wasn't until 8pm I received a call asking me (once again) to bring the food that was DELIVERED (something I paid for!!) back to them for correction so I disagree because if I order DELIVERY it is because I can't go out. In addition, who will wait 8 hours for something related to food delivery to be resolved? I had to order from a different place and paid them DELIVERY and tip too so now I want my money back!! I will not pay for food I didn't order nor eat and threw it away. read more