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    Lu Wei by Peter Zhang

    4.0 (47 reviews)

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    Sichuan chili fish
    Olivia C.

    Hmmm, I'm torn about writing this but I feel like more people need to know. First of all, this is more of a carry out vibe. There's a kiosk to order from but also someone who can help answer any questions you have. There are also quick refrigerated items you can ask for to go as well. The food quality is certainly great. The soup dumplings were exceptional BUT they give you a regular plastic soup spoon even though we dined in. I don't know how well it'd travel I don't know if I'd order for take out, but I would bring my own spoon because it seemed like a waste to have the dumpling slide off because it was too big for the spoon. The sichuan fish is usually my marker for good Sichuan food and I can't say this was my favorite. It needed just a little more razzle dazzle, spice, and/or salt? Also, the fact that it doesn't come with rice and you have to order the $1 side rice extra was a bit... uncouth. The fried rice was ok. Not bad but not something that I would consider my favorite. Since we dined in, we did ask for cups for water. They stated they don't provide cups for water or free water and we'd have to purchase. Again, seemed a bit excessive that we were dining in and they still served us in regular plates and bowls but plastic spoons, wooden chopsticks, and didn't have any cups for water. Parking is ample. The restaurant space is clean. Big enough for small families to enjoy but didn't see any high chairs. We didn't ask but it's a smaller space so maybe they have them tucked away somewhere. May have to try take out next time but will have to try other items.

    Jasmin B.

    Come with me to a Chinese Restaurant in the DMV here at @luwei.Peterzhang in Fairfax, VA! Everything was absolutely delicious, although my favorite item has to be the Black Gold Lava Bun! Love a good Custard Bao What we ordered~ Steamed fish dumpling Sweet and sour chicken Sichuan boiled beef Black gold lava bun Pork Chinese burger

    Thuy V.

    Good soup a little different Chinese soups. Very basic restaurant. Not a lot to say except to try it out if you like noodles both soup and non soup! You might run into Peter Chang there.

    Assorted marinated hot pot
    Kay L.

    Delicious Chinese food! Not beef and broccoli chinese but authentic Chinese. It's kind of a takeout place vibe but you can dine in. At first i ordered the hot pot and thought $40 was a bit expensive but for the amount of food you get, totally worth it! Personally, I wish they put more vegetables. There was a ton of meat but I paid the extra $5 vegetable tray but all it had was cabbage and bak Choy. I know inflation is high so I didn't expect enoki mushrooms or anything crazy but maybe less meat and a bit more vegetables? Of course, this is personal preference... We also ordered the pork knuckle. Wish I took a photo cause I would definitely just get that to eat with beer at home. Salt and pepper Pork knuckle A+, flavor is strong which I like (spicy, salty, etc.). DELICIOUS Like I said, kind of a take out place so not much service but the lady who took the order was nice and friendly. it's just not a waiter service kind of restaurant. All in all, if you don't want to go to Gaithersburg or Rockville for close to authentic Chinese food, this place is a very good option for VA.

    Lily H.

    Saw this place expand their menu beyond marinated options and decided to finally try it. A ton of options all available to go or dine in. No frills - pay for water, rice, and grab your own utensils. We tried a stir fried dish, noodle soup, soup dumplings, and marinated tofu. All were delicious and probably the best soup dumplings right now in the nova area. 4 for $9 though so not cheap. The noodle soups don't look like what are displayed on the screen. They come with a layer of red sauce that's not spicy. Wish I was told so I could have requested without it. Noodles were a bit soggy. Next time, will try requesting a clear soup and more al dente noodles. Definitely try for some authentic Chinese dishes!

    Cumin lamb
    Michelle C.

    I ordered the cumin lamb and Kung Pao tofu for my guest. My guest enjoyed the spicy level (high) for the dish. I also enjoyed my cumin lamb. It was a carryout order and was ready at the stated time. The staff warmly welcomed me and confirmed my order before handing it to me. It seemed like Lu Wei would have more carryout orders than dine-in. There was some seating, but no other customers were in at the time. I would reorder or try some other items if I'm in the area. I like that it's in the same plaza as the 99 Ranch - makes it so convenient to get food to-go after grocery shopping.

    Alyssa K.

    Was fine. Ordered to-go which was really easy. Place is a bit sterile. Service was nice and people are friendly. My favorite was the roast chicken that was superb. YUM. Recommend for takeout.

    Assorted Hot Stone Pot
    Yvonne W.

    I got the Marinated Assorted Hot Stone Pot -includes pig feet, tofu, intestines, pork ribs, chicken, Napa, seaweed, -- BEAWARE I asked for mild spicy and I couldn't even feel my mouth after 3-4 items chewed. This place is just NOT your typical "ma-la" because I'm pretty good with hot pots spicy and I even told them I want mild spicy and it came like this!!! That's not the worse part; then worse part is the MSG and the amount of MSG they put inside their food to marinate. It's horrendous ~ I'm absolutely blown away how could a restaurant that seemingly care about its food dump an overwhelming amount of MSG and numbing spice to the most popular dish in the restaurant. Tofu and intestines is cut so small - very difficult to eat Chicken is hard !! And probably the worse part is when I asked for ice water they said o have to purchase bottled water !I was in disbelief when they said that to me. I just went next door to the tea shop and got a drink. After getting home from eating their food; I had stomach pain all night and almost felt like the spice and numbing spice really got me. So please y'all be aware !!!

    Their To-go marinated food menu
    Janice W.

    I think this place just opened so dropping my thoughts/review on it. Food: 卤味 is yummy. I had marinated pork ears and it was yummy! I could tell the marinate itself had a lot of herbs and spices, so I really appreciated the flavor as a Chinese native Dine-in: the dine in experience was not so great as all the dine-in food from the kitchen is very very slow. I think my husband and I waited 15 mins for our noodles to come out. And they didn't actively tell us they were out of marinated tofu, until we keep asking them if our food is ready or not. Issues: they have some issues using the machine to refund our tofu. They took a long time.... Also thinking that they are not really good at labeling and telling people what is sold out on the app, hence people keeps ordering the sold out item online and stuck at the refund process. Workers seem new so I am sure they are also figuring out how to use the machine also. Overall: recommend you come pick up any of their marinated goods, which already packed in a container by pound. I think those are worth your time and money to get! Not recommend for dine in (for now). Edit FYI: I believe this is not the same owner as Peter Chang (or owner of Mama Chang). The last name is different in spelling

    Pauolo S.

    Still new, got the chicken as a test. Wow! What a unique and addicting spicy flavor. Will go back to try more!

    Pancakes and beef tendon.
    Edward O.

    Solid food that once again differs from Peter's other restaurants. It's more of a takeout place, but I chose to dine in, per the friendly cashier. This may be my 2nd favorite of Peter's ventures. If you want to try Chinese food that stands out from your standard Hunan and kung pao dishes, go with an open mind. The aromas are intoxicating, but I could see that it may turn off some diners like cilantro and some taste buds. Very good and worth trying!

    Peter H.

    I was excited to find out they opened one in fairfax no longer need to go to Arlington. Food was good typical chinese take out. More of cafe style than dine in. Otherwise menu is different from their original location. Will come back again.

    Thomas Z.

    Ordered pig ears, spicy chicken bites, 6 piece fried dumplings, and fried rice. The pig ear and chicken bites were a bit "extra" like they had to innovate on top of existing dishes to make it different. But flavor is good. Fried rice is good but not as good as some other places (where after one bite you think they definitely put something illegal in there to make it taste so good).

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    Authentic. Reasonable price. Very friendly service. And fast! Didn't finish appetizer before entrees came out

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    Food was good. Not really a sit in restaurant though. I will have to try this place again to try more things.

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    This place has the best pork dumpling in the DMV. I strongly recommend the Bao Buns as well.

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    Ask the Community - Lu Wei by Peter Zhang

    Is this the famous chef Peter Chang who owns a bunch of restaurants chains in The DMV or is this a different chef?

    Same person. Chang is the Wade-Giles romanization of his surname, Zhang is pinyin.

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