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.

If you're looking for outstanding Asian food, this place is absolutely worth seeking out. The…read morelocation is a little tucked away, but the food more than makes up for it. The portions are incredibly generous, and every dish we tried was delicious. The drunken noodles were packed with flavor, the fried rice was perfectly cooked, the Tso's chicken was excellent, and the steamed fish was fresh and beautifully prepared. The highlight of the meal was the spectacular tableside Flambé dessert--it was both delicious and a fun experience. The service was exceptional. Our waitress was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. The owners were also warm and welcoming, adding to the wonderful dining experience. And don't skip the beer--it was fantastic! Great food, generous portions, outstanding hospitality, and excellent value. We'll definitely be back.

I saw this place named on some guy's list of best restaurants in NOVA. We only ordered 4 dishes so…read moreI can't speak for the rest of the menu. But what we did get was pretty darn good (if a bit pricey)! The style is much more authentic, so if you're looking for something like Hunan Cafe (Greenbriar), or that NOVA institution China King, this is different. Is it better? For the most part, yes. (But I still crave that Americanized sweet, spicy, glazey brown sauce that comes in slight variations in so many dishes). I had the hot and sour soup, Szechuan spicy fried eggplant sticks, Taiwanese rice noodles with fried tofu, and the Chengdu twice cooked pork. Everything was excellent, except....the hot and sour soup. Honestly, Hunan Cafe and China King beat the pants off this place's hot and sour soup. Here, it was a bit too sweet. It had some red chilies in it, but I could not detect much white pepper. And it's a vegetarian version, so no small bits of chicken or pork. I'd skip this the next time I order from here. But the other dishes... amazing! The noodles were light-tasting but still delicious. The eggplant was garnished with cilantro, garlic, salt, and red chili sauce. The twice cooked pork was sauteed with sliced leeks and the same red chili sauce. I think that's the fresh, zingy, spice flavor profile I like that can't be found at Americanized Chinese restaurants. Sure, China King has its place and I'll still go back there when I'm close (RIP China King Fair Lakes and Herndon). And admittedly, I go to that awful Panda chain occasionally because I never learn. The unfortunate thing is, I'll more likely go to these places than Cheng's because of the price. The pork dish was $21 and the noodle dish was $19. My total bill came to $60 before tax and tip. If I need to stuff my face with a Chinese umami bomb fast, I'm probably going to the other places for $15-30. I do want to try the rest of the menu at Cheng's, but it's going to be a drawn-out process for the sake of my wallet. I'd be remiss if I didn't include a comment from my dining partner. She compared the quality and taste of the food at Cheng's to Peter Chang's (either Peter Chang's-Herndon, or Mama Chang Fairfax). A high compliment. But she said the value is better at those places' AYCE options than what we got at Cheng's, and I agree. If you've been to none of these places, you have to try them all at least once.

I went here the last time I was in town and I enjoyed dining in since I don't like the smell in my…read morehotel room. Unfortunately, they were low staff so only take out was available. Friendly staff Fast service I got to my hotel and ate the SaTay in the lobby. Dressings we're good but chicken dry, maybe that is how it's supposed to be never had before. Ate my red curry in the room with real silverware and plates. Good flavor - hot temp and hot spicy spicy . It's super sad that these restaurants have a hard time with the staff but in this area I am at I guess a stomach bug is going at around.

Best kept secret in Charles Town, this place took a little hit during Covid just like every other…read morebusiness they try to make a comeback. The chef is still there. Food is still decent.

We walked in and were seated right away! Hostess and wait staff were smiling and happy! Food was…read moredelicious! If we are ever in Martinsburg again we will definitely go back!!

Amazing Thai food! It tastes like my Thai mom's cooking. We ordered the Train Station Fried Rice,…read moreBeef Salad, Fish Cakes, and Soft Shell Crab Pad Thai. Everything was great, but my favorite was the fried rice. The waitress was very friendly. The food came out fast which was a plus. I highly recommend trying this place out!

They offer big variety of food. As Ome of the stir fry is decent. I don't like the sushi. Their…read morefried items could be better. I don't love the batter and bit too salty. Chicken skewers are a bit tough. Price point is not bad. Crabs are small. I'm surprised to see they have pig ears, died frog legs, and jellyfish.

I have a large family and we frequently go to charm city buffet to get the best bang for our buck!…read moreWe always leave this buffet feeling very full, satisfied, and happy because of the food and kind service. There are so many things to try here such as their hot hibachi, sushi, seafood, meats, desserts, and more! I will say that most of the time, the food is hot and there are frequent refills but other times, the food can be a bit cold and taste a bit old. Overall, we've been coming here for years and will still come back!

I ordered to go and wonder if it would have been different if we were to dine in…read more - Pad Thai - Taiwanese Lo Mein - Walnut Shrimp - Gway Tiow - Whole Fried Fish - Hunan Style Combination The whole fish came out fried but because it was to go, it was a little soggy, we refried it in the air fryer, no big deal. It was decent, sauce was on the side so that helped a lot from being super soggy. This was probably the only decent thing at a reasonable price. Hunan style combination was salty, the walnut shrimp was soggy as well, I guess i could have reheated this up as well since it was fried in batter. Shrimp was big and plumpy, there was no sauce that came with it on the side, only this yumyum sauce. Not sure if it was for that, if it was, very meh since the sauce is salty and not sweet. My favorite thing to get at other asian places is the Gway Tiow aka Chow Fun, but it was super soggy. The noodles were over cooked, it was also a tad salty, the lo mein was salty too, and the pad thai was meh, noodles were over cooked. I picked it up and the noodles would fall off the chopsticks and tasted mushy. It didn't have much flavor to it anyways. Kinda disappointing since of all the high ratings and the pics look tasty.

Micro Review Server…read morewas so personal and caring! We loved it all - including the dim sum. Try this spot out! The inside appeared clean and Had beautiful lamps and new decor. We left very full'

We had a fantastic meal here tonight! The place is welcoming from the moment you walk in; staff are…read moreattentive, the dining room is clean. It is a very beautiful atmosphere and well decorated. Our server greeted us right away with hot tea and explained a few items on the menu since it was our first time here. The menu was impressive. Plenty of options but not overwhelming either. We ended up splitting a "real California roll" (10/10), wonton soup (9/10), kung pao chicken (9/10), and lo mein (10/10). Service 100/10. Didn't catch her name but she was awesome and never let our drinks run dry. This was a huge upgrade compared to dining at the steakhouse the last time we came to Charlestown. I will give them another try one day but if you're between the two I would recommend going to 9 Dragons. This was the best meal we've had in a long time!

Service was scattered - never was told the sushi came from one kitchen and all other food came from…read moreanother- Spring rolls and general Tso chicken all came out before our sushi which BTW the tuna was extremely tough...

Hands down one of the best restaurants in Winchester. Everything is so FRESH. I'm kinda new to Thai…read morefood and really appreciated our server taking the time to help me decide on a dish. I ended up going with the green curry and asked for it extra spicy which did not disappoint! Soooo flavorful. The drink menu is impressive as well (their mojitos are dangerously good!!). Not only was this one of the best meals I've had in a long time, the service was exceptional too. Our server was cracking jokes with me and all of the staff just made us feel welcome there. It's a very comfortable atmosphere and I love the option to sit outside on the patio, especially in evening. It was a very lovely experience overall and I would highly recommend dining here when you have the chance.

My family and I have been coming here for years. We thoroughly enjoy the staff who are very…read morepersonally with my kids. The place is very clean and it's great to sit out on the walking mall while enjoying your meal. Our go-to's are the pad see ew, parang curry, and the crispy duckling.

We're back! Bonbon Cafe still makes one of the best Black Bean Sauces in the area! The counter…read moreperson is always helpful when we order because sometimes the ordering system can be a bit wonky when you're trying to figure out what you want! (Blame the machine not the Wonky user ) Any way ordered a favorite Chicken with Black Bean Sauces it's loaded with vegetables and brown rice. My wife ordered the Hunan Vegetable w/ Shrimp it comes with vegetables and a Spicy Black Bean sauce! She loved the kick it offered! Bonbon is a relaxed setting where you can actually sit enjoy your meal and hold a conversation!

The general tao chicken is amazing. The employees are great and the games in the restaurant are a…read morevibe. This is a great place to chill and enjoy a quiet night out.

Good food, great value and it's close to the worksite, which is very helpful since we're on a tight…read moreschedule.

I love this location and appreciated the setup. We had two families order back to back and the…read moresignage was clear that the wait is variable. So we expected a bit of a wait but it challenged our young ones in spite of games to tide them over. The best things we ordered were the pork dumplings and classic Vietnamese rice, chicken, and veggie side. The drunken noodles were just okay (too many noodles, too little veggies). Shrimp etouffe was also fine. Would definitely be back to try other things--I appreciate how hard they worked and thought half our order was delightful!