Glad to revisit a place after a while to find they are still as good as they used to be. Jason…read moreknows his craft, makes on point recommendations, food remains fantastic, ambience is warm and inviting. Vesper Martini 6/5-hard to find such a clean, crisp, yet bright Martini. Midnight Sun 5/5-exactly as described Old Fashioned--reminiscent of a Clouseau Dan Dan Noodles--5/5 Harvest Sushi-4/5

This adventitious find popped up on my way out of the city. In general, the outer suburbs are…read morebetter for Chinese food than DC itself, so I gave them a shot. My takeout was ready in timely fashion, and there was definitely some quality there. My kung pao tofu was a little sweet as the dish normally is, but also amply spicy as I requested and came with plenty of peanuts, extra-crispy tofu, and a few other vegetables. Lo mein was a fairly straightforward soy-garlic affair, though I must say I appreciated the option to add some tofu to that as well. My spring rolls came sauceless and were fairly basic and cabbage-y, but a decent way to round out a meal. I appreciated their thorough vegetarian labeling; of course some things were not available to me that I wish they would make vegetarian, but the most important thing is being able to make informed decisions. I skipped the ma po tofu this time, but they claim it offers genuine numbing sensations and they did enough to convince me that it might be worth coming back to try.

ordered delivery; food came on time, but disappointed in the saltiness of the pork and chive…read moredumplings. Also got the Won Ton doup.. $ 9 for a small pint is sad.. no soy sauce included..

I stumbled upon Mama's Taste completely by accident while checking out a nearby cafe, and I am so…read moreglad I did. It turned out t be a fantastic random find that pleasantly surprised us! Since I have a pretty low spice tolerance, I was a little nervous ordering dishes like Mapo Tofu and Spicy Work Wontons. However, the kiosk ordering system made it easy, and we were able to request everything to be prepared mild. Both dishes were so delicious! The service here is quick and friendly. A worker even brough water directly to our table, which was so thoughtful. The restaurant has plenty of indoor seating if you want to dine in. I noticed a steady of stream of people coming in for takeout orders.

Had such a great dinner at Mama Chang with my family! We ordered a bunch of different dishes, and…read morehonestly, everything was so delicious and flavorful. There wasn't a single dish we didn't enjoy! My family and I really loved the food here. The vibes were also great, such a nice place to hang out, catch up, and enjoy a meal together. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the evening. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely come back again!

Made a dinner reservation noted it was for a birthday (nothing mentioned or done), seated in the…read morenoisiest part of the restaurant next to stacks of beer - banging dishes bussing station, kitchen noise and asked to be moved. Dumplings were tasty. Kung pao seafood, tough and chewy scallops, sauce didn't have much flavor just sugary soy and chilies with raw peanuts. Another dish had old spotted snow peas. For the expensive price of the dish we're served cheap Uncle Ben's rice - gross. Went last 3 years ago and it was amazing, won't return.

I ordered take out for the first time & it was really good! The prices are better compared to other…read morechinese take out spots. I ordered Kung Pao Chicken -- 8/10 General Tso Chicken -- 7/10 Scallion Pancake -- 9/10 (really thick , i prefer thinner) The chicken was good & didn't have the gummy filler stuff usually found in take out. I wish they had more shrimp options, but I can't wait to try other menu items!

I hate to give a 3 star, but the food just wasn't tasty. As the other three Star reviews have said,…read morethe quality of the food is excellent and plentiful, and the staff just lovely. The fried rice had very few vegetables and really no taste. The sweet-and-sour chicken, although the chicken was perfectly fried in a very light batter and very plentiful, the orange sauce really had no taste, and there were no vegetables--something I'm used to. As others have said, it's a very tiny storefront and there are only chairs inside to wait for your food. There is no place to eat. I recognize people love this place and when we were there, there was a constant stream of customers who loved the food. So, maybe it's just not the type of Chinese food I'm accustomed to.

My husband and I love coming here when we're craving dumpkings. You really can't go wrong with the…read moremenu, but our favorites are the spicy oil pork wontons, pan friend chive and pork dumplings, steamed crystal shrimp dumplings, and the pork soup dumplings. We always order the cucumber with garlic sauce as an appetizer. It's refreshing and crisp and really complements the richness of the dumplings perfectly! The service is fast and the staff is always warm and friendly. Finding parking is also very easy. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for dumplings and noodles.

One of my favorite places to eat. I got the rainbow dumplings as well as the noodles with scallion…read moreoil and chicken. Didn't expect much but exceeded my expectations. The noodles were top tier. It was chewy and had the right amount of flavor without overwhelming too much. Dumplings were great and we were able to try a variety all at the same time. Overall, service was great and clean. We got our food quickly and lots of seats available. Would recommend.

Hidden gem! A nice sit down restaurant with lunch specials and even happy hour drinks! Pleasantly…read morequiet with good service. Was pleased with the little appetite openers (pickled radish and peanuts) while waiting. Authentic and tasty, though I think they made it less spicy for us So

Chef Yan delivered the kind of meal that makes a celebration feel even more special. We started…read morewith the xiao long bao, which came out steaming hot with delicate wrappers and a rich, savory broth inside. Every bite had that perfect balance of soup, pork filling, and ginger-vinegar flavor that makes xlb so satisfying. The sizzling beef was easily one of the standouts of the night. It arrived still crackling on the plate, tender and packed with smoky, slightly sweet flavor. The tofu shrimp dish was another surprise favorite -- light but comforting, with silky tofu and perfectly cooked shrimp that paired really well together. For something more classic, the chicken and string beans hit the mark. The chicken was juicy, the string beans stayed crisp, and the garlic sauce tied everything together without overpowering the dish. To top it all off, the restaurant brought out dessert for my brother's birthday, which made the night feel extra thoughtful and memorable. Between the food, generous portions, and warm atmosphere, Chef Yan turned a simple dinner into a great celebration meal. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.

The best authentic Chinese food I've had in years!…read more As we walked in, the decor was minimal, clean, cozy, and welcoming. We were promptly greeted and invited to seat ourselves wherever we liked; they were very kind and it felt like I was visiting family. Everything we ordered was amazing. The last authentic Chinese meal that could compare was probably in Taiwan many years ago. We ordered the shredded pork (with peppers, which gave it a nice kick), wonton soup (flavorful and clean), mapo tofu (so much flavor - especially the sauce), water spinach, and pan-fried mini pork buns. Service was wonderful from start to finish. They even packed up our leftovers for us. I definitely plan to bring my family here the next time they visit Virginia, as they are huge foodies when it comes to authentic Chinese cuisine.

I love this place. Excellent food, reasonable prices, and friendly staff. More a to-go experience…read morethan dine-in, but that's fine by me. (The dining room is very austere.) Love the fact that there are authentic recipes on the menu. My only suggestion: I'd love to see a few more American-Chinese staples, like shrimp with lobster sauce. That said, great place for quality Chinese food.

I recently moved back to the NoVa after a few years overseas and was looking forward to going back…read moreto Cheng's since it always had really excellent and authentic Szechuan. Sadly, I found out even before ordering that its original owner Louis Cheng recently retired and sold the restaurant to new ownership. The food was so-so but it was definitely not as good as I remember - the boiled fish in was definitely different versus what it was previously. Instead of spicy and fragrant peppercorns in oil, it was a simple sauce and cornstarch, very little heat and pretty generic. The other dishes didn't have the fiery wok taste that they used to and it felt more like an average Chinese food restaurant versus one that's more authentically Szechuan. Not bad food by any means, but less spice and more generic. Maybe it's a decision by new management to make it more mass appealing, but I was sad that it was sold and doesn't feel like the same place.

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've never heard of this place before, but I was in the area and was looking for food options…read morenearby. This shopping center is only a skip away from Mosiac District. My husband got the bone broth and I had the golden hot and sour broth. Delicious! I was so thrilled with our choices. The golden hot and sour broth was thankfully not too spicy. I enjoyed the different toppings in the soup. At the table, they had black vinegar, soy sauce, and chili sauce for you to enjoy wirh your bowl. The restaurant is very clean and I appreciated there was no loud music playing. In terms of service, we got seated and received our food quickly. A satisfying first visit!

This is my first time in this location and I believe these are franchises. The one that I went to…read morebefore was in NY. The soup and food are good here but maybe a few things to note. I was hoping for the shabu shabu experience where the ingredients were brought out for me to put in myself. At this location my food and others came in the stone pot already mixed and cooked. I guess if you were looking for "activity" I was, this was different. I don't know if we were supposed to specifically asked specifically and if it's available. We also tried the pumpkin cake which was good and chewy!!

Space is small but well kept and clean. Can't complain about the service and most importantly, the…read morefood is top tier. It comes out piping hot and flavors don't disappoint. You can order with an employee or the self checkout kiosk. Highly recommend the Dry Fried Cumin Fish if you are an experience spicy eater.

Yeah for google translate!!! I ordered on their kiosk.... Ohhhh ohhh chef comes out and no one…read morehere speaks English.... They wanted me to order on the kiosk which we did.... Figured out the order didn't print .... We used google translate to understand each other which worked great... I couldn't spell as I typed so added that in translate... had a good chuckle ... Time to try their new spicy fish!!!!! Yummmmmmm Will update this review after lunch!