Hunan Cafe

Have ordered food before from Panda Cafe and have always received fresh and tasty food from this…read morerestaurant every time. Definitely a favorite Chinese spot in the area. The employees are very friendly and make sure you feel welcomed in their restaurant. The establishment seems clean and welcoming. The portions are fair and the ingredients are fresh. So glad that I found this gem.

They have gotten ridiculously overpriced. $20+ for what is basically Costco ingredients is just too…read morehigh. Very sad because it's good food but the value is just gone.

Interior

I ordered the house special fried rice... and all I can say is it was delicious.

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Kung pao chicken. Where's the peanuts?

Joongmi Banjum - Manassas

4.6(59 reviews)

3.5 mi

My dad found this place after a golf trip and recommended it- located in a shopping center, free…read moreparking in public lot. It's self-service, you order at the counter, bring it to your table, eat, and clean up so no need to tip. The food itself was pretty good, we got the gan jjajang x3 and then a trio special with tang soo yuk, fried rice, and jjam pong. I liked the smoky flavor from the rice and the crispness of the soup. The tang soo yuk was good-average. Overall, enjoyed it- and would return!

I hit the wonderful and delightful spot up just to try what they call spicy korean soup and boy it…read moredidn't disappoint i really enjoy that soup I had the seafood one next I will try the Beef one next time. Also the dumplings were a one I mean, extra delicious lol. Customer service was outstanding as well.

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Yang Jang pee

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TC-1. Triple Combo- Tang Soo Yook, Jja Jang Myun, Jjam Bbong

HAO RU

4.4(255 reviews)

5.6 mi

I was able to walk in with no wait time around lunch time. Our waitress was attentive and even made…read moresuggestions to try some house dishes, definitely recommend trying at least 1. Prices are average and I would definitely try again for lunch again or even dinner! Very family friendly, I was able to take my grandmother and she loved how friendly the staff was!

The food was surprisingly good! We ordered the snow tangsuyuk and jaengban jjajang. Plenty of food…read moreto share amongst four people! I loved the chewy but crispyness of the tansuyuk. The jjajangmyun had alot of seafood which was a nice touch! The smell when you first walk in was off putting but the great taste of the food made up for it.

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Seafood JJam Pong

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Fried Dumplings

China Village

3.3(38 reviews)

3.6 mi

Food is banging. IS AMAZING THE FOOD IS SO GOOD. You know is fresh, ive gotten this Chinese food so…read moremany times and not once has there been an issue. It tastes amazing every time. IT TASTES LIKE HEAVEN. The portions are really good, and the food is made quickly. I love it, for recommendations I would recommend the beef and brócoli is one of my favorites as well as the chicken wings with white rice. You will not be disappointed.

The food is always nice and hot. The service is excellent. My. Goto place for Chineseread more

Classic American fried rice

The lighting helped it lol

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Cheng's Asian House

4.2(860 reviews)

10.6 mi

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.

Sesame Chicken

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Banana Flambe - set up

Lin's Grill

3.4(116 reviews)

4.5 mi

This was THE ABSOLUTE WORST Chinese food ever. The hibachi chicken looked boiled and not grilled…read more No flavor at all. Since moving to Manassas I realized that there are no good Chinese restaurants here. Just yuck

We've been on the hunt for good Chinese food in Manassas for years and have always come up…read moredisappointed in three areas - freshness, spring rolls, and texture. Friends recommended Lin's and I'm pleased to say this may be our go to! We ordered online and picked it up on a Sunday evening and there were several folks dining in at the time which is great to see. The inside was very clean with all the sauces and utensils/chopsticks available to grab when you pick up the order. They had a hot sauce which we liked. We ordered general Tsos, hunan chicken, Taiwan rice noodles and vegetable rolls. Both the general tsos and hunan came with small containers of white rice. The veggie rolls were just spring rolls with cabbage but the shell was crispy and the cabbage still held up.. no mushy insides. The general tsos chicken was all white meat and good texture, but a bit lacking in spice. When we order again we will ask for more spice. Similarly the hunan chicken had a pepper next to it on the menu but had very little spice, but was redeemed by the number of fresh veggies. The squash in it was amazing! The noodles were not greasy, had good flavor and came with a good amount of chicken, beef and shrimp. The lack of grease and oil was very refreshing and will definitely have us ordering again! Someone dining in had a mountain of fried rice that looked and smelled amazing so will be trying that next.

Front entrance to Lin's Grill

Chicken and steak hibachi

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General tso, combination lo mein, crab ragoon, and egg roll, combination fried rice ( FED 4 PEOPLE)

China Star

3.5(92 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great food, fast delivery, and very good prices…read more If you ask them for something special to be done to your food (extra something, or remove something) they will do it, no extras charged... Great place.. 100% will revisit.

Restaurant seems like a nice Mom and Pop kind of place. I ordered over the phone and was not asked…read morefor my phone number or credit card and not give my total charge over the phone so based on the menu I got online I was a little annoyed that I was paying a lot more for the food. I understand it but just annoyed as to not getting the total and getting surprised when pulling out my credit card. The food seemed above avg. as far as what I have had at other places. They forgot to put any sauce in my bag when I got home I had to use my own soy sauce. I am giving 3 stars because they need to fix the things I mentioned. They are not far off from getting another star if they just fixed a few things.

Chicken broccoli Shrimp Lo Mein

This is the shrimp & broccoli . VERY big shrimp ,very tasty

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China Palace II

3.4(58 reviews)

5.1 mi

This place is probably the best Chinese in Manassas. From their appetizers to their chef…read moresuggestions, everything always tastes fresh. My only critique is their lo mein which seems a little too much soy sauce based but everything else is delicious. They steamed dumplings are fantastic and their egg rolls are the old school big round ones. Love them.

Service was amazing and I've had good food from here but they dropped the ball on the egg foo…read moreyoung. This was crazy greasy. Couldn't even taste it. The rice and gravy were great!

Foo young

Bones a dry duck on a flour tortilla instead of a rice pancake

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Dry duck

Asian Garden

3.7(203 reviews)

6.5 mi

The food options were Huge! I went with the Sushi and wasn't disappointed! Our waitress was quickly…read moreworking to serve us all (we had a big group of 8)- along with everyone else in the restaurant she was busy yet kept up! The ambiance was as expected and enjoyed! Oh and get the donuts! Soooo yummy!

I tried display several times and this is the first time I was disappointed but tonight the food…read morewas actually a horrible. I'd ask for a full refund, but I can't because I got it through DoorDash, but the green beans were shriveled up and inedible. The sesame chicken was old and tough and lacked flavor.

Sushi boat

Vegan yummyness

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Shrimp Lo Mein

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Gabby R.

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2 years ago

Hunan Cafe offers a vibrant and flavorful experience that keeps you coming back for more! The spicy dishes really stand out, especially the Kung Pao chicken--so good! The ambiance is cozy, making it a great spot for casual dining. Service can be a bit slow during peak hours, but the friendly staff makes up for it. Overall, a delightful place to indulge your cravings for authentic Chinese food. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Marybeth H.

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4

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10 years ago

My favorite Chinese restaurant. They exclude MSG and even offer brown rice as an option! I regularly order fried combination BROWN rice and it's delicious!! After I started ordering it, other customers overheard me and started ordering it as well! Their myriad entrees and lunch specials are delicious! Definitely recommend it! read more

Brian H.

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5 years ago

Excellent food, generous portions, and friendly service. Carry out is always ready on time . We especially love the pork fried rice, although everything we've tried has been the best in the area. read more

Duke D.

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9 years ago

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Regina S.

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3

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6 years ago

Ordered several items and they were all very good! Food was prompt and hot when delivered.

Emmy T.

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2

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10 years ago

The food was great, service was okay, place was cool..

Mindy M.

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4

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10 years ago

best chinese food I've ever had! Love this place.

Satrick R.

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30

10 years ago

Pretty good food

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This was THE ABSOLUTE WORST Chinese food ever. The hibachi chicken looked boiled and not grilled…read more No flavor at all. Since moving to Manassas I realized that there are no good Chinese restaurants here. Just yuck

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My dad found this place after a golf trip and recommended it- located in a shopping center, free…read moreparking in public lot. It's self-service, you order at the counter, bring it to your table, eat, and clean up so no need to tip. The food itself was pretty good, we got the gan jjajang x3 and then a trio special with tang soo yuk, fried rice, and jjam pong. I liked the smoky flavor from the rice and the crispness of the soup. The tang soo yuk was good-average. Overall, enjoyed it- and would return!

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