There's definitely a reason why Da Hong Pao Restaurant is always booked and busy…read more The food was absolutely amazing--you can really tell it's authentic Chinese cuisine. They were also able to accommodate a group of about 18 of my family members and me, which was a huge plus! The service was excellent as well; the staff consistently checked in to make sure we were taken care of. Highly recommend!

I came in for the dim sum. The place was empty which is rare. I sat at the bar and was greeted…read moreimmediately but I wasn't given instructions on how to order the dim sum and as a first timer, I was kind of stuck. The staff answered my questions quickly and took my order. I had the Chinese broccoli, soup dumpling and salt and pepper squid. The Chinese Broccoli wasn't good at all. Very bland and I didn't really like the oyster sauce. The soup dumplings were good. Not anything to write home about, but I'd order them again. The squid was really flavorful and it was a good portion. I also had a giant pot of oolong tea which was delicious. They take Apple Pay as well and for less than $40 it wasn't a bad lunch. I'll be back to give it another shot for dinner.

Dishonor to my cow and my entire family for not taking a picture of this food! The people here were…read moreso kind--literally the sweetest. I don't even know how to describe the energy in this place, but you can just feel it the moment you walk in. The restaurant has a dark aesthetic that gives it such a cool, cozy ambiance. My daughter and I ordered the Dan Dan noodles and spicy wontons. Everything was so filling that we ended up ordering another bowl of the Dan Dan noodles! And honestly, I still crave them. The Dan Dan noodles were SO good. The sauce was the perfect combination of creamy and spicy, and there was a generous amount of minced pork that balanced everything out really well. The wontons paired perfectly with the chili sauce that came with them! They were spicy--my ears turned red and my nose started running--but I literally could not stop going back for another bite. Even the wontons alone were incredibly filling. I don't live anywhere near this place, and I genuinely wish I did. I traveled pretty far to get here, and I'd absolutely do it again. This was one of those meals that stays on your mind long after you've left!

If you love spicy food and sichuan pepper seasoning you will love this vibey neighborhood spot. If…read moreyou are lucky enough to find a reservation, definitely go. Great cocktails, better food. Some of our favorites are the salt and pepper eggplant and the OG LaZy chicken. Inside is dimly lit with energetic music. There are only 6 or 7 tables inside and rest is seating. Outside is nothing special but you'll still have great food.

We dropped by after my wife was in the mood for ramen. I am glad we did. We arrived at 6:00 pm…read moreon a Tuesday before it got crowded. Most of the tables were taken but we were seated right away. We ordered the Edamame and House Smashed Cucumber. The Cucumber had the right amount of tanginess. The Cheng Du Spicy Wonton stood out. The spicy sauce that they came in was an excellent accompaniment. We finished off with the Reren Signature Ramen. It really hit the spot. The ambience is very casual. We were tourists but it seemed a lot of locals were eating there too. We would definitely come again.

I've been walking (or running) past Reren for a while. I've had their soup dumplings through Uber…read moreEats, but hadn't tried their entrees/Lamen yet. I ordered the Kung Fu Noodles and really enjoyed them! I appreciate a noodle soup thats also packed with veggies (hello, Bok Choy lover here), and the the kimchi gave the soup an added layer of glamor and crunch! It's advertised as spicy, and I was asked if I was ok with spicy after I ordeeed (which I appreciated), but I honestly didn't find the soup very spicy at all! It was pretty flavorful though. I'd get it again. I'm also looking forward to trying other items like their Dan Dan Noodles.

If you want a good cocktail, come to Copycat Co for a GREAT cocktail. They have a huge cocktail…read moremenu, filled with drinks I haven't even heard of. The graphic design of the menu is also really cool. This restaurant is a vibe. The music is soooo good here. Upstairs/inside had punk rock and downstairs/outside had R&B. The service was a bit strange outside, but fine overall. If you want indoor seating you'll go upstairs to their bar. If you want to sit in their outside covered patio, you'll continue past the bathrooms and down some more stairs. They have gender neutral single stall restrooms here. We came here after the US v. Australia World Cup game and had a blast. I loved my mojito. My husband and our friend really liked their masterson and four corners drink. We family styled a few dishes. I loved what we ordered. We tried the chili wontons, pork bao, triple delight potstickers, and dan dan noodles. It was a yummy trip at a super trendy place.

Several drinks plus complimentary goldfish…read more My favorite was the maneater The zombie killed me but it was a happy death lol I'll be back

If you think you'll just walk up to Tiger Fork, think again. It's tucked away in an alley amid…read moremurals and a few other businesses. Reservations are encouraged as this place does get busy and it leads to the phone not being answered. Small staff but big hearts for the customers. I've enjoyed the high level of customer service during my visits. Can we talk about the pork belly? Chiillle, it runs out fast so go early. If they do run out, the soy garlic chicken dish will get you right. The mixologists do a kick butt job on the drinks and there are non-alcoholic options if you're not in a getting tipsy mood. I was pleased with the different flavors and portion sizes. There may have been one dish that I wasn't over the moon about, and even then it was still edible. The manager will come to discuss any substitutions if they run out of an item. When this happens, they more than make up for it by offering something comparably delicious. I would recommend and return to explore more of the menu.

My friends and I came here for dinner on a Sunday night! It was pretty chill and we got seated…read moreright away. The restaurant had a good ambiance and would be a good spot for a date night. For appetizers, we shared the salt and pepper calamari and the jah leung. The calamari was good was but was on the saltier side. I've never had jah leung; it was a very pretty dish and tasted interesting but not sure if I really liked the textures. For my entree, I ordered the beef brisket chow fun. I liked how tender the beef was but it was also on the saltier side. I got to try my husband's char siu place and my friend's crispy pork belly. Both were really tasty and I would probably get those next time instead! Overall, the service was good and I was pretty happy with the food in general (maybe I'm just sensitive to salt).

Delivery review ahead. I have not had an opportunity to visit it so I cannot speak to the ambiance…read more Finally had a chance to try China Boy after hearing lots of great reviews. With that, I must say that the reviews did not lie...gosh this food was AMAZING! The combination lo mein contained roasted pork, chicken, and shrimp. I added vegetables to the mix and honey, I was pleasantly surprised by the quantity (made for 3 small meals) but also the quality of the dish. The roasted pork, shrimp, and chicken was perfectly prepared and the lo mein was just right. The flavors combined together for a lite yet delectable dish and I especially loved the vegetables (bok Choy) I would absolutely order here again as long as the quality doesn't change.

China Boy, near Chinatown, is a bustling hole-in-the-wall spot that feels busy but not unwelcoming…read more Service is through a QR code, though you can also order at the counter. You pay and bus your own table. The food came out pretty fast, and there were lots of pickup drivers coming through. The beef chow fun had great wok hei. The rice noodles were good, and the steak was really flavorful without being chewy. The onions and green onions were also great. The fried tofu came in triangle-shaped pieces rather than cubes, but it was still really good. It had a nice sweet soy-style sauce, little pieces of fried garlic, cilantro, and a spicy sauce that went really well with everything. It is not a mega-amazing or fancy dining experience, but it is acceptable. For a quick, affordable, and satisfying meal, this place is perfect.

We had an excellent experience at Chili Wok. Our Chinese-American neighbor recommended it to us and…read morewe finally came in to try. It was excellent! Can't believe it took us so long to try it. We tried the intestine & duck blood stew, cucumber salad, cumin lamb, soup dumplings, and had rice on the side. I loved all of them. They serve authentic Szechuan style Chinese cuisine. I've never been to China but our Chinese neighbor vouched for it. If you love Szechuan cuisine, def try this spot. The staff working was super attentive and nice and portions were huge. Parking could be challenging but we went early dinner so we were able to find a spot at the parking lot. They were pretty busy with take out orders because they also have regular Chinese-American dishes so you can order that menu if that's your preference. It would be awesome too if they expanded their dim sum menu, I'd come every weekend ha. I will definitely come back again and will also try take out. Hidden gem in the Del Ray area!

I've heard of so many wonderful things about Chili Wok on the Northern Virginia Foodies page that I…read morehad this restaurant mentally saved to try it out. Little did I know that I would pass by it on my bike route and stopped in spontaneously for dinner. We were nervous about leaving our bike unsecured against the wall and debated going elsewhere. Luckily, there was a booth available next to the window to keep a watch out. Worth it!!! So glad we made it work. In fact, even if our bikes did get stolen, I would say the meal would have still been worth it. Very attractive menu and was impressed with how many gluten free options there were. There was steady flow of diners coming and going for takeout as well as dine in. The service was exceptional and personable. The one thing that I appreciate about Chinese food is the preparation involved in its cuisine. Many of these Chinese seem too time consuming or complicated to recreate at home. I always enjoy trying new dishes given the variety of regions. While the last two dishes we ordered had two to three chili pepper indicators, they weren't spicy to me. My cycling companion, on the other hand, got to experience the mouth numbing flavors of Schezuan food for the first time and said his mouth was on fire. Meanwhile, I loved the texture and flavors of the duck blood dish. The dish's name probably doesn't sound the most appetizing to the general public but I wanted to try something unique and was impressed. I had no idea Chinese cuisine had duck blood in their dish! My friend opted for a "safer" dish, we both enjoyed that the lazi was perfectly crispy and were entertained by the amount of chili peppers on the plate. +Shrimp Fried Rice 经典炒饭 +Lazi 辣子系列-Crispy chicken tossed in dry peppers and spicy seasoning +Intestine with Duck Blood 五更肠旺-Pickled cabbage, duck blood, intestine, tofu, and garlic sprouts

I found this place on tiktok and I love soup dumplings, soup and boba. This place has it all!…read more Coming inside there's a counter where you can order drinks and food to go but if you plan to dine in, you just sit down at any available table and order from the QR code. The restaurant I very clean and the decorations are really pretty. We ordered soup dumplings and noodles and our food was ready really fast. I ordered the veg spicy and sour noodles and they come with an egg and crispy pieces of corn and a lot of boi hot which I love. The flavor was spicy with a hint of lime for the sour flavor. My husband ordered the beef noodle soup and he said it tasted amazing. Our chicken soup dumplings were full of flavor and a lot of broth inside. This place is really similar to Yu noodles which is one of my favorite places so if I'm ever in the area again I would go to this place for soup dumplings. Our server was really sweet as well.

Stopped by for dinner and had a good time overall. Seat yourself at an open table and place your…read moreorder using the QR code. Our order was brought out faster than I expected, with our mains coming up before the apps. Although not as spicy as I was hoping for, the spicy mapo tofu with noodles was really good. Of course I had to add ground pork for a few dollars more! To drink I had the strawberry fruit tea (50% sugar), which was good and refreshing. I also tried the pan fried dumplings and spicy wontons in chili oil. Both were just okay. I'll be back when I'm in the area to try out additional items.

Fantastic service everything was amazing drinks and more!!! Com here if you want a great timeread more

Service is great, waitress was amazing, celebrated my brother and I's birthday here! Loved the…read moreenergy 10/10 will come again. Food was tastey, drinks are good with great happy hour deals too!

We love this small but mighty Chinese carry out! My kids go to USArts in the same plaza for drawing…read moreclass on Wednesdays and we get takeout here after if we have no other dinner plans. I usually get the general tso's chicken, beef chow fun, and a large hot n sour soup, and it's enough to feed our family of four. I usually prefer authentic Chinese food but once in a while I crave for some classic Americanized dishes as well! I can tell that the food is not loaded with MSG and grease like some other places. I also like the new, clean, and modern look of the place. The nice gentleman gave my son a free soda one time - thank you!

We drove thru 30 min of traffic to try Chans since our area does not have good chinese take out…read more It's located in a very small shopping center and it's take out only! We ordered the food thru their website and had it scheduled and gave us the option to pay in store. We ordered the 2 piece egg rolls, hot and sour soup (pint), vegetable lomein, general tso chicken, moo shu pork, and beef with broccoli and came with 3 white rice. The food came out hot and was still hot when we got home! We enjoyed everything! It was worth the drive, but maybe not during the week days lol. Def try it if you live in the area!