I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a local Chinese restaurant…read moreto a Michelin star dining experience. If a place delivers strong execution, quality flavors, and exceeds expectations for what it is trying to be, that earns a top rating from me. Chili Wok did exactly that. We recently visited Alexandria and had an excellent meal from start to finish. Everything we ordered was flavorful, well prepared, and arrived tasting fresh and intentional. The soup dumplings were a standout. The wrappers held together nicely, the filling was savory and juicy, and each bite had that satisfying burst of broth you hope for when ordering them. The fried rice was also very well done. It had great wok flavor, proper texture, and did not feel greasy or heavy, which is where many places miss the mark. The sweet and sour ribs were another highlight. They had a great balance of sweetness and tang, with tender meat and enough texture to keep them interesting. A dish that can sometimes feel one note was handled really well here. Beyond the food, the overall experience was strong. When every dish lands and nothing disappoints, that says a lot about the consistency of the kitchen. Overall, Chili Wok delivered exactly what I hope for in this category: flavorful food, solid technique, and an enjoyable dining experience. Easy 5 stars, and I would gladly return.

Avoid- waste of food, money & time!…read more Family wanted to try order out from them. I ordered the Ginger Chicken. It was container of boiled bok choy, boiled white meat chicken, and tasted of some cheap raw garlic. It was so bad it made the white rice taste bad. Zero ginger flavor at all. Zero. Made me sick to my stomach. I lost my appetite it was so bad. So I threw it out. Will never order from them again.

Food is delicious, and the staff is friendly. The fried foods were super fresh, not chewy like old…read morefried foods can be. We had the Sweet & Sour Combo, the Crispy Chicken, and the Szechuan Chicken, and it was all fantastic. Probably the best Chinese food I have ever had!

It was just ok. Second time having a dish there, had the pork fried rice and it lacked flavor…read more Definitely have had better pork fried rice. The staff is nice, they appear to have a neighborhood following as they are located in walking distance to numerous homes. Might try something different to see if I had them on a bad day.

I rediscovered this place last year and thought it was only fair I update my review since it has…read morebecome my go to Chinese restaurant and a part of my weekly rotation. I have tried quite a few of the dishes and food has been consistently good. Portions are decent size and well packed for delivery. My fav is Beef with mushrooms , very tender I The spring rolls are great too I wish they used fresh pork in some of the dishes instead of roasted and less oil

My mother and I live in the area and have been ordering from New China Taste for a few months. This…read moreplace is consistently GOOD and stir fries veggies in a way where the greens stay green. Food consistently tastes fresh, which means their inventory management must be pretty good. We've eaten at nearly every asian restaurant in the area because we're pretty picky and if we want consistently good American Chinese food where we'd actually finish the leftovers, we always come here. We only wished sometimes they'd offer real Chinese dishes and a smaller portion for smaller price (so we can order more dishes) but that might be adventurous, though I feel for this area the palate would allow it. Also, as a security person I want to comment on the website/credit card compromise several old reviews mention: This type of scam is happening to other restaurants in the area (such as Momo's) and I would recommend against ever ordering online through websites (for pickup or delivery). UberEats and GrubHub takes a painful bite out of profits for small restaurants, but BeyondMenu doesn't take as much of a cut and the restaurant gets to use their own delivery drivers. I support them this way. I recommend the restaurant consolidate their orders in a safe way that discourages online ordering through their website to avoid this issue. Finally, phone orders are probably still a good way to do business, but I recommend pickup and to pay with tap or smart chip, not slide. I really think they deserve more stars than they have.

They deliver! The food was expected of a Carryout…read more Ordered beef and broccoli, wings and fried rice. My fav were the fried spring rolls! They are big and filled the classic ingredients.

Chicken wings salty, service so-so and the menu is outdated. I went once and don't plan to go again…read moreplus the prices are a little high so it seems they are gouging.

Stumbled on this spot trying to avoid some of the DMV traffic. They are located in a strip mall…read morewith tons of food options. After walking in, it reminds me of an inner city takeout spot. Behind the counter is protected with plexiglass. Even the area where you receive food has a door to open and close. Cashier was nice and the service was super fast! They have a small waiting area with chairs to wait for your order. I was in and out in under 10 minutes. The food was so good I wish I lived closer. Egg drop soup was thick and rich, chicken wings were crispy and flavorful. The fried rice was so fresh it was steaming out of the container. Will definitely stop next time I'm passing thru the area!

The wings are everything! Food is fresh and quick. Egg rolls are also great! They have to be eaten…read morefresh though

Pops turned me on to this spot. I'm not gonna even tell y'all what's super bomb to keep folks from…read moremessing up a good thing for me, but imma say it's off chain. Subs are crucial af!!!

Found this place on yelp .. it's a Gem ! Everything was fresh and had flavor and not overly salty …read more The egg roll wasn't soaked in grease . Shrimp were big and got a good serving size .. wings were crispy and flavorful.. I will definitely be returning

This is my go to for Chinese food. The food is always delicious and perfectly cooked. So why…read morewouldn't I crave it on Mother's Day? Thank you for always being consistent.

I think the food here is very good. I have ordered a here a few times. The service is fast, I…read moretypically call in and have my food delivered. There is some seating inside.

Their Wings, Steak and Cheese, and Half and Half are AWESOME! I can't wait to visit again to try…read moresomething else on the menu.

FRESH COOKED FOOD.That's what I love.That's why I love this place. They does a great job. most…read moreeveryone precook wings now but not them

Service was great, staff was excellent and the Shrimp Yak (Dirty Yak) was soooo delicious. This…read morerestaurant came highly recommended so I had to try it

The service here continues to be very good. I also really like the drink offerings that they have…read morehere, as they sell drinks that I cannot get a ton of other places, such as the Grace tropical rhythm drinks. The food itself is fine. I LOVE their steak and cheese egg roll but damnnnn $5 is a lot. I still like their hot and sour soup. The general tso's is my partner's go-to, but it's a solid 3, at best. Occasionally, we will order it and it will be like a 4.5 because they've got somebody in the kitchen who really cares, but for the most part it's just fine. I get the shrimp with lobster sauce a lot because it's one of my favorites and I like the way the flavor mixes with the rice. Their fried rice, as a whole, is not that good. They have a few tables set up inside, I rarely see people eating there, but it's a nice place to wait. I've never had to wait more than 15 minutes for my order to be ready, which I greatly appreciate. There is parking right in front and on the side. Evenings and weekends, the front parking can be a little crazy because of the neighboring businesses, but it's still not a huge issue. Honestly, what I appreciate most about this location is the service and the drink offerings. This is definitely the best service I've had at a carryout in this area.