We stopped by Sumac in Aldie for dinner and were seated right away since we arrived close to…read moreclosing time. The restaurant was quiet, which made for a relaxed dining experience. We ordered the seafood pancake and the tofu stew with kimchi, both served with rice and a selection of banchan. The seafood pancake was easily the highlight of the meal, packed with generous amounts of seafood and cooked beautifully. It was flavorful, crispy, and definitely something we'd order again. The tofu stew, however, was just average. It was comforting, but we've had much better versions elsewhere, both in flavor and depth. Overall, the service was quick, the atmosphere was peaceful, and the seafood pancake made the visit worthwhile. I'd come back for that, but the stew left a bit to be desired.

Dining in was good, but ordering to go wasn't so good. Got 1 order wrong and another order was a…read morelittle skimpy with a rotten parts of the potato was in the soup.

Amazing food! Owner is amazing ! Please support the local food! Came here for a work lunch and I'm…read morecoming here more

I ordered on the phone the chicken and chili chicken momos to go. This place is such a hidden…read moregem! The momos are good sizes and portions. Chili chicken is really spicy but worth the burn because it's so tasty! That's why I get regular as well to balance the taste. The dipping sauce is flavorful but beware of the hot sauce! It's hot! Located in a gas station with limited parking but easy pick up.

Love the varied dishes. Been going here for years. Definitely recommend. If you're hungry for…read moreIndian, Thai, Jamaican, Mexican you can get them all at A Taste of the World.

After looking at the menu, I was super excited to try this place because of all the diverse…read moreofferings. Being a Filipino restaurant, I decided to get the Lechon with rice. The portions were a little sad and it felt like the pork was cooked a week ago if not longer and all they did was microwave it as the skin wasn't as crispy. We also ordered the drunken noodle and hot and sour soup. Both were less than average when it came to presentation and more importantly taste. It felt like a westernized take on the dishes. I wouldn't recommend any of the dishes we had but maybe there is something else on the menu that was tasty. Also the service was pretty terrible. Although we were seated right away, we waited 20 mins to order after needing to go up to the counter to tell the waiter we were ready to order. Then it came time for the check, the staff was no where to be found. I literally had to head towards the kitchen to get someone's attention. This may have been a one off experience but was enough for me to pass on this place in the future.

Cha Street Food is a restaurant inside the Tyson's Corner Mall. There's free parking in the garage…read morenearby. The ambiance inside the restaurant is eclectic and aesthetic. You can tell that the owners truly care about the quality of branding and presentation. I've been here before and had a positive experience both times. The food is great, the masala fries and falooda are must try's. The fries are crispy and seasoned well and the falooda is sweet, rose-y/pistachio-y, and balanced well with textures. This time we also tried the chaat papri bowl (small). The chick peas were seasoned well with the sauces and paired well with the crispy chaat. I just wasn't a fan of the tomatoes. Overall, everything was reasonably priced for the quality and portions. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking for a Indian street snack or dessert.

The Lacha Paratha Burger and the Tawa Chicken are great additions to the already delicious menu…read more However, just keep doing what you guys found the niche for Pakistani street food ~ but don't over expand the menu into something that isn't. Like the introduction of so many rice bowls is probably not part of the same food niche.

First time ever having fried momo, it wasn't bad at all, but I had to go home and re-fry them to…read moremake them a little crispier. One of the sauces on the side (in the smaller container) was super spicy, I couldn't handle it. The other sauce was much tamer and went well with both items. Fried momo 3.9/5 Samosa 3/5 -bread to filling ratio was a bit off

Great momo, best in town. Great for to go and delivery. Recently opened with some high quality momo…read moreand sausage. They also serve krispy krunchy chicken

Chen's Kitchen is incredible! Their lunch specials are my…read morefavorite, I eat there often since it's close to my job. The prices are great! 10/10 would recommend!

The synopsis: Do take-out only and only if you happen to be in Herndon at the moment. And only if…read moreyou're trying to recapture a memory or two of this place from over 20 years ago when the foodscape in this area was different. I think China King beats this place hands-down. But China King Herndon is gone. And this place, along with Mr. Pepperoni and maybe a few other stores here, has managed to continue on for nearly 25 years. It's been probably a decade since I've been here and I used to semi-regularly have lunch here 24 years ago. The strip mall this is in was redone a few years ago and looks nice. Unfortunately, Chen's owners haven't done anything inside. Upon walking in, I was met with an indescribable odor. Not pleasant, but not completely of rot and decay. Some portions of the wall and decorations are showing signs of abandonment. The tables and chairs are old. The floor tile is old. The wall hangings are old. The AC unit that spins up every few minutes is vintage. The menu board behind the counter is ancient. There is nothing here that merits a dine-in experience. The narrow area toward the back and left of the kitchen that used to be seating is now open storage. I had second thoughts and almost decided to walk out. But I craved the spicy stewed beef noodle soup that I first tasted more than 20 years ago, so I risked it. First, a few conditions described by other recent reviewers still exist. There are two children, presumably of the owners, playing in the dining room. Two of the tables and a few boxes on the floor are strewn with the owners' and kids' belongings and snacks. One child is still a toddler and sitting in a high chair while the other pushes her around. They're cute and not particularly rude or bothersome, but it's hard to not be concerned and distracted. The younger woman taking orders from behind the counter would often disappear into the kitchen for minutes while other customers entered the store and were waiting. That was a good sign though: there were about 4 other customers who came to pick up orders while I was waiting for mine. The wait was a bit longer than I expected, but one person who was there before me ended up walking out with a pretty large order, so that might have slowed the kitchen down. I ordered the beef noodle soup and the spicy wontons. Note: I mis-ordered. I really wanted the stewed beef soup but accidentally got this other soup. So beware there are two similarly listed beef noodle soups. The drive home was about 12 minutes. The wontons were lukewarm so a 30 second zap in the microwave remedied that. The soup broth was still steaming hot. The meal also came with a fried spring roll, unexpectedly. The spring roll was crispy on the outside and not so pleasantly mushy on the inside. It's just a carb bar. The wontons were alright. Good spice on the sauce. But they just weren't tasty. The noodles and toppings came well-packaged in a plastic bowl. As you can see in the photos, i reassembled everything into proper dishes. The noodles were quite good with a little bit of chewiness. The cabbage and bean sprouts also were good and seemed fresh. The beef, well, wasn't what I expected. Part of that was because I mis-ordered. The beef was perhaps lean sirloin. The type of cut that's done for stir fries. Some pieces were tough and chewy while other pieces were tender and seemed they had been velveted in the cooking process. Overall, the soup was mildly satisfying (the broth was quite good), but I was disappointed about not getting to try the spicy stewed beef soup again after more than 20 years. Having seen the condition of the front of the restaurant (and now worried about what the condition of the back of the restaurant might be), I'm not so inclined to go back. Even for just a dribble of that spicy stewed beef soup still occupying my memory.

Tried them for the first time today because we were sick at home. The person answering the phone…read morewas very courteous and kind. On the good side, the food was fresh, home made with very little oil. Two things about the food that did not quite sit well with me, were number one, both items but the sambar especially was extremely overpriced for the quantity. And number two, The sambar was just broth with some vegetables in it. I could not smell any sambar spices in it. Here is my feedback for the owner. You are working niche market and can clearly benefit the community around. Please do better and we would love to give you our business again.

A hidden gem for home-style South Indian food! I've been here several times and have tried a…read morevariety of dishes. All the curries, dals, and everything else taste absolutely delicious. Their platters are a great choice when you want a homestyle meal but are too lazy to cook it yourself. But,there are two areas for improvement. First, the system for finding out the daily menu is confusing. It would be much more convenient for customers if the menu was posted on their website, Instagram, and Facebook page instead of having to call and wait for it. Second, the restaurant closes quite early in the evenings at 7pm. This may be inconvenient for some customers

Great food and great value! The service was very prompt and I felt like I was a guest in someone's…read morehome. The dumplings came out piping hot. The filling was very flavorful, the dough was delicate and perfectly fried, and the sauce gave had just the right balance. The pork dish has a beautiful brightness. There was an acidic punch and plenty of ginger flowing through the rich sauce and the earthiness from the mushrooms really helped ground the dish. The Kung Pao (not pictured) was also nice. I could have used a tad more heat, but overall a really nice plate of food. So glad to discover this little gem in our neighborhood and will definitely be back. VERY SOON!

Charging $25+ for one small entree and doesn't include rice. It's an extra charge for everything…read moreincluding sauce. Food is subpar and low quality. The chicken is diced so small it's almost minced, and they're charging $14 for 6 crab rangoons. We waited 45 minutes for a takeout order. Would not recommend to anyone.