This is an average local spot if you're craving simple Chinese food. I usually order the shrimp lo mein since it's a basic dish you can't really go wrong with. This time, I decided to switch things up and tried the dan dan noodles along with the salt and pepper squid. The squid wasn't too bad and was probably the better part of the meal. Unfortunately, the dan dan noodles were disappointing--the noodles were overcooked and the flavor just didn't taste right to me. On top of that, the customer service didn't make the experience any better. The lady at the front who took my order seemed unhappy and not very friendly. Overall, I didn't get a welcoming vibe, which makes it hard to want to come back. read more

This is my go-to for Chinese food. Fast, delicious, no complains and in the neighborhood. Take out only though.

I have been using Szechuan Taste as my go to asian food place for about 7 years now. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area, 80+ years ago I have had ample opportunity to have eaten the best!!! Szechuan Taste is one of the consistently BEST I've ever experienced in a LONG time, since I moved to Virginia. On a fixed income, I seldom treat myself yo Door Dash, it's simply too expensive, but today I couldn't talk myself out of it! It arrived piping hot, and I just finished some of the BEST pork chow mein I've ever eaten in my life!!! I had m Walnut prawns as well, which were, as usual, fabulous, but that chow mein!!!! Wow! This was Thursday, Oct. 2, and my HUGE gratitude to all those who made this possible, starting with the Wok Master!!!! I'm gonna be pretty ticked off if I "kick the bucket" tonight, because there's still leftovers!!! Burp! read more

Delicious hot szechuan and Cantonese dishes. Fast service, no messing around. I've been here a couple of times and always get quick, courteous phone service. The food is always ready when I arrive. The service at pickup is just as professional. I tried to make small talk, wish Gong Xi Fa Cai... nothing. I left a small tip and was thanked. The food is the same nostalgic, delicious, Americanized version of Chinese dishes that we all love. In recent years, restaurants have somehow altered the flavor and consistency of some dishes, but this restaurant has not. It remains as delicious and flavorful as it has in the decades America has had Chinese restaurants. You will find that the cluster of vehicles sitting in the lot are usually for pickup orders at this restaurant. They keep it simple, take out only. They also offer free items/ dishes that increase in value as you buy more in tiers (i.e., free chicken fried rice with a purchase of $40.) The food is seasoned just right, and the portions are appropriate. + customer service + decent portions + incentives for the amount ordered + plaza parking + decent hours + delicious food + adequate quantity reflects increased prices read more

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VENDOR IS NO GOOD --- We ordered 2 entries. This food made us SICK. - I contacted then and they blame me for their poor food. --- Buyer beware - negative star read more

The food was terrible. It was underseasoned overcooked and not as described. One of the dishes we ordered were the ribs. I've had Chinese ribs many many times however, these were humongous bones with no sauce or seasoning. It was as if they had boiled them and put them in the little red foil bag. Unfortunately, my mother and I ended up throwing it all away. I hate waste, I usually try to doctor up things that are less desirable but this was beyond fixing. read more

Respectfully food had an off taste and portions were very small compared to other locations i 100% prefer china gourmet

General Tso Chicken is top of the line. Highly recommend eating here. Very good food and I've never had a bad experience

This is definitely a mom and pop place. In fact grandma and grandpa may still be involved! This is an order to go place. There are chairs if you wait for your food to be prepared, but there are no tables for dine-in. We tried the Singapore noodles and Kung pao chicken. What's cool is they cook the food when you order it. So it's not sitting around getting soggy. The staff is pretty friendly. read more

Located in the plaza behind the Sheetz, this is a small take out and delivery shop (no dining in) location. The hot and sour soup had a good fill of mushrooms and bamboo, not quite sour enough but good and hot. The General Cho's chicken wings were $8 but a nice surprise with a lot of garlic and sauce, a ton of sauce in a foil wrap which kept it easier to stay hot. The beef ho fun was greasy and a lot of garlic, but when hot was a nice treat, lots of scallions and onion to give flavor. Overall a good filling place but be prepared for a garlic overload. They are very generous there. (For the record, I love garlic.) read more

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Took a detour off I-95 road trip and pretty good authentic Chinese food. - Cumin beef: spicy with a good cumin flavor - Shredded pork with bamboo shoots: Pork was soft and flavorful - Dong po: Pork belly with a bunch of mushrooms and vegetables. Pretty good. Pork was the least flavorful but good enough. read more

Quick service, reliable, high-quality, fresh dishes. Takeout only- convenient with lots of parking

It's good. I get the chicken and broccoli with extra chicken along with spring rolls. I like it 7 out of 10.

As one of my favorite Szechuan restaurants in Fairfax Co. is no longer making the same delicious Spicy Wonton, I did my search on Yelp as usual and found this place with average rating of 4.5 with 68 reviews. This method would work well before but not this time. Despite the many very high ratings, I was not satisfied with the outcome. :/ Very strange. I ordered three items. Spicy Wonton Pan Fried Noodle with Seafood Yang Zhou Fried Rice Spicy Wonton looked good but the sauce was all chili oil and did not have any flavor. Pan Fried Noodle with Seafood was okay. It tasted just like any other Pan Fried noodle with Seafood. Yang Zhou Fried Rice looked okay but the pork in the rice was all fat and skin part. The rice did not have flavor either. For a place with only one cook (or two?) the food is cooked unbelievably fast. And the portion is generous. But quality wise, no. I will continue my search for good Spicy Wonton. read more

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Food amazing- no ambiance. The owners can use some customer service skills. Kind of rude. read more

Tried here for the first time and it was amazing!! Got the sezchuan kung pao chicken and moo shu pork and everything was delicious. Wish it was a bit closer so they delivered but can't wait to try some new dishes next time read more

Stopped in here one night after reffing at a school not to far away. This place is pretty solid and I'd say I might drive over here more often we don't normally do a lot of Chinese take out but this place is solid. The Szechuan dumplings are legit and spicy enough to be enjoyed without killing you. I also got egg rolls which most places say that then it's not that but they really deliver. I also got their Kung Pao chicken which was a bit soupy but the spice was on point. As you can tell I don't mind spicy and this place will be rotating into my routine for when I need to kick it up while the rest of the house likes it mellow. read more

***THIS PLACE DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH STARS*** Seriously.... there is NO REASON haters give this place less than 4 stars... The low reviews (to this date/point) aren't even seriously legit! Giving a 1 star review because you didn't like the edamame?!? PLEASE! Another 1 star review advises how bad their crab ragoon is... If you want American fried food, go to the Sheetz in the parking lot or McD's across the street! BUT - If you want SERIOUSLY AMAZING Szechuan Eats - THIS IS THE PLACE!!! Their cumin items (Cumin Chicken, Cumin Beef or Cumin Flounder) are OUTSTANDING! Where is there another Chinese restaurant outside of Annandale or Rockville that has this many wontons/dumplings on the menu?? They do serve the American Chinese food too and they do an excellent job with it (General Tso's, Beef or Chicken & Broccoli, etc). The chef here is really amazing and I love spending time inside their carryout joint, waiting for my order as it gives me a chance to watch the AMAZING chef here practicing his craft. The Sous-Chef chopping & dropping and prepping for Chef. The way the three of them (the young girl up front too) putting together orders with care. It's truly the BEST Chinese I've ever had, whether delivered, carried-out or eating in (did this several times before Covid)... these folks are the BEST you'll get within 20 miles of this area!!!! So, stop with the basic-Karen 1 or 2 stars without justification! read more

Szechuan Taste - Chendu Zhong Spring Dumpling - Szechuan Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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A solid 3 1/2 star local Chinese take-out spot. Highly recommend for your replacement Christmas dinner. They have some tables inside but we always take out. It's not a date night place but it is good to scratch that flavor itch. This is our go-to place in Woodbridge. We ordered crispy beef, General Tso's chicken, vegetable spring rolls, and crab Rangoon for $43. Don't look at the menu picture on Yelp, the coupon is for $45 and over now. The general Tso's was good, the crispy beef can be a little chewy but this is definitely one of my go-to dishes here! Good flavor. read more

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Deliciousness - 3.75/5 I recently ordered takeout from Szecuan Taste and am happy to report that it's one of the best Asian food options in the area. Why not a 5-star rating then? Because while what is good is excellent, what is not good is... pretty unappetizing. By far my favorite thing was the egg foo young. It has incredibly fresh gravy and the egg dish itself was light, fluffy, overflowing with veggies, and appetizing. Too often egg foo young is limp and more like a pancake, they do it right. The Szechuan specialties - the chicken in a peppery sauce and the chow fun - were excellent (as to be expected from the name). Just be prepared for spice if you order a spicy dish, they really turn up the heat. My kids also devoured the sweet and sour chicken, which came with big chunks of fresh pineapple. What disappointed? The fried rice was disappointing (and I am a HUGE fan of fried rice). It didn't have enough egg and just tasted bland. We were also disappointed by the General Tzo's chicken wings, which were over-drenched in sauce and lacked meat on the bones. But those are both minor dishes in an otherwise awesome feast. I definitely recommend them, especially the Szechuan specials! read more

Lovely food and people. Never had a problem and fast service. Big portions for beef fried rice

Wow! So I don't usually eat Chinese food in NOVA. However, with the recommendation from TimNail, I tried this place. I ordered the eggplant in hot garlic sauce. It came with white rice. The sauce is spicy and sweet and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. Plus for what I paid, I have lunch for two days. I can't wait to try other menu items! read more

Szechuan Taste - V5. Eggplant in Hot Garlic Sauce - Szechuan Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

Really good, authentic Szechuan and Chinese food. We tried the following: - beef with tendon in Szechuan sauce: really flavorful and has really good spice level - egg drop soup: not thin and not too thick consistency and very flavorful - salt and pepper pork chop: cut up pieces of deep fried pork topped with chopped peppers and onions; also very flavorful even without any sauce - general tso: slightly spicier than your run of the mill Chinese restaurant; they appear to use both dark and white meat chicken - sweet and sour chicken: standard prep with thick breading This restaurant just opened and replaced noodle 88 read more

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I went for the first time today at 2:00. I ordered pork fried rice and a large wonton soup for $20.00. When I asked for two bags of the dry noodles she said they only come with one bag the same as the small soup. The soup had no flavor and the rice was little better. Don't waste your time with this business because you'll be disappointed. I will continue driving farther to Montclair Chinese, much better food! read more

BEST IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY! Over the last 18 months our family has been getting take out from Szechuan Taste restaurant in Dale City/Woodbridge. This place delivers flavor....you will notice a distinct difference from other local Chinese restaurants. The food is amazing, a bit on the spicier side which I like and they have some very interesting dishes you do not typically find at other Chinese restaurants. "Ma po Tofu" perfect vegan dish and spicy. Spicy Won Ton dumplings also....yes amazing, and quite spicy. I like the Szechuan Chicken as well because its a great combination of vegetables, chicken, spice and sweetness. This family business is focused on delivering quality food, great portions, quickly. Never disappointed. read more

Takeaway Friday. LOTS of food for the money. I'm not sure what makes this restaurant Szechuan, but everyone enjoyed the meal. Again, the menu, and everything we ordered, seemed like every other Chinese restaurant, but we'll executed, and carefully packaged. Everyone in the family expressed a preference over Panda Cafe (Note: NOT Panda Express. Panda Cafe is another local joint we like), except for me. I could not discern a difference. read more

Decent food better than most Chinese places I've had a little pricey especially if you're feeding a family of eight easily go over $100 even though for love diners are under 10 years old read more

I preface reviews of Chinese restaurants with the proviso that there are no excellent Chinese restaurants in the Woodbridge area. Usually everything designated spicy is extremely spicy even if you order the dish medium or mild. The fried meat dumplings, wonton soup, and hot and sour soup are very good. The Chengdu Kung Pao Chicken is usually very spicy except for the last time when there was hardly any heat. The chicken is tender but the dish doesn't have the kung pao flavor profile. The Cumin Chicken is very flavorful and hot. The chicken is cooked a little longer than I like. The Chow Ho Fun is good but it needs more of a smokey flavor. There are coupons attached to the menu, so you can get certain dishes for free depending on how much you spend. We usually get the Chicken w. Broccoli for free. I don't love it but the rest of my family does. This is a small take out place with no ambiance. The staff is friendly. read more

Once again this restaurant has exceeded my expectations. I order Cumin Fish and it was so good!! If you're looking for authentic delicious food..this place won't disappoint. read more

Szechuan Taste - Cumin Fish - Szechuan Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

Fantastic. It scratched my itch for Chinese food. The staff are kind and efficient. Servings are generous. Highly recommend.

Food came piping hot and very quick! Everything was so tasty and flavorful. The general tso chicken was not dry at all , the perfect amount sauce. This is one of the best general I've had and I can't wait to try more things! read more

Szechuan Taste - 17. General Tso's Chicken Lunch Special - Szechuan Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

This place is a diamond in the rough. It looks like run of the mill Chinese, but it is anything but. Big portions, perfect spice. We traveled to China a few years back and have been searching for something to fill that void, this place does it! Delivery is super quick too! You won't be disappointed! read more

Nestled between a Subway and a dismal Peruvian chicken restaurant at Mapledale Plaza, I never expected to find the best real Chinese/Szechuan cuisine I've had in Prince William County. Typical American staples like General Tso's and Beef and Broccoli are all there. Some of my favorite guilty pleasures are represented: Egg Drop Soup, Orange Chicken, Lo Mein etc. That being said, it's not why I'm writing this and if that's what you're getting you can just stop reading. I won't be offended and you'll probably be fine. Now, if you want to explore why I'm giving them 5 stars, it's for the "Authentic Szechuan Special Entree" Menu. This family-owned and operated establishment has yet to steer me wrong on their recommendations. SC5 Cumin Beef/Chicken/Fish - Wonderful blend of spices and fresh veggies with your choice of protein. Peter Chang restaurant serves a similar dish that I actually find inferior to this. SC6 Special Hot Pot Sauce w/Fish Filet (flounder) - Reach and hearty stew, tender flounder fillets perfect for white rice to soak up the flavors with the right amount of heat. This dish is normally common in actual Chinese restaurants that serve "Hot Pot/ Casserole dishes" and is a rare treat to find this far away from Falls Church (Miu Kee, Lotus Garden, Full Kee, XO Taste). SC11 Fried Chicken w/ Dry Chili Pepper - Okay, this blew me away. Lightly breaded small pieces of fried, then sauteed chicken with vegetables. Crisp outside, fat/skin all rendered and just such a satisfying texture. Once again, respectable level of heat. SC13 Fried Chicken w/ Spicy Potato - Same great chicken from above but replace vegetables with potatoes coated with the same spice blend. The potatoes are equally amazing. You simply must try for yourself. The appetizer section also has some items not to be missed that deserve their own section to highlight them being common in good Szechuan, Shanghainese, or Taiwanese, restaurants. A6 Fried Shrimp Wonton - Miniature versions of deep fried Har Gao dumplings you would get at Dim Sum. Served with sweet and sour sauce but best with chili oil (just ask). A8 Chengdu Zhong's Spring Dumpling - Take their meat dumpling filling and place it into a pool of chili oil with sesame seeds and scallions. Delicious. A9 Spicy Wonton - Same sauce, but with thick wonton wrappers you would expect from a Chinese take out place. Has a slightly different seasoning for the meat filling. Still a great choice to start your meal. A11 Meat Dumpling - Litmus test for a good carry out place. Satisfying and filling if you are really hungry for a simple dumpling. Pan fried or steamed is up to your personal preference and how long you expect to let them travel. There are more items that I want to try off the appetizer menu that I just haven't had the time to explore: Sesame Balls, Beef and Tendon w Sichuan Sauce and the list goes on. No matter what, get some chili oil and apply liberally to your food. It's prepared in house. I can vouch for their vegetables being fresh because they're constantly cutting them for their dishes and have a steady stream of foot traffic at lunch. Szechuan style food tends to be spicy or uses Szechuan Peppercorns (Smoky numbing spice). Tread lightly if sensitive or averse to them. Again, just ask. Items with the peppercorns are labeled on the menu differently from the normal spicy items. There are a few tables where you can seat a few of your friends or coworkers. Dining in means they'll serve entrees on real plates which are a nice touch and a perfect opportunity to really enjoy their fried chicken fresh from the Wok. Kitchen is open and easily visible from the counter which I appreciate. My only complaint: I don't live close enough for delivery (4 miles). Heads up: Closed Tuesdays. read more

Hidden gem for great Szechuan food in Woodbridge. The wife and I got the Szechuan special spicy fish soup twice and haven't been disappointed yet. We also tried the spicy wontons and various other Szechuan special dishes, all above average quality! Also, if you spend over $40, you get a free general tso or chicken dish! Awesome place with delicious food, will definitely be back. read more

This is officially our new favorite spot for Chinese food. It's so good it's worth the 20+ minute drive! Shrimp Egg Foo Young is loaded with shrimp, veggies and flavor, and extra tasty with the gravy on top! The Hot and Sour Soup is the best we've had. Beef and Broccoli and General Tso's Chicken are great too. Their online order feature is efficient and they thoughtfully pack condiments and utensils without request. read more

Got a take out on Christmas , the owner / family is very nice and was working hard on mutltiple orders , when I got my food it was delicious . This is my first time trying the " CRISPY SHRIMP AND FRIED RICE " read more

Szechuan Taste - Szechuan Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

I'm excited that I can get authentic Szechuan dishes at this restaurant. I no longer have to make long trips into Fairfax or Alexandria for my fix and that makes me happy. I had the spicy wontons, beef and beef tendon with Szechuan sauce, and fish filet with soft tofu and spicy sauce. All were delicious and right on point with what I was expecting with spice level and satisfyingly numbing. If you've had Szechuan food before, you won't be disappointed with the food here. They have the typical Chinese dishes that most take out Chinese restaurants have too. This is a take out joint. I made that mistake and took the family to eat there. Although there are some tables, they aren't really set up for people to eat there. I highly suggest delivery or take out. read more

Finally an authentic and delicious Szechuan carry-out in my area that also delivers. We ordered Hunan Triple Delight, chicken with cashew nuts, shrimp egg foo young, combination fried rice, sesame balls and for ordering over $40 we received a FREE General Tao's chicken. The sesame balls were as if they came from a Chinese bakery and still hot and fresh (not at all greasy). And the food was definitely seasoned perfectly. I'm so excited to finally have a Chinese carry-out in my neighborhood worth ordering from. read more

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DING! DING! DING! Hear ye, hear ye.... NoVa fellow people! This foodie town crier got an announcement to make. There's a fantastic Chinese restaurant in a hidden Woodbridge area. Located in a plain plaza and in a simple disguise on the outside. We had four dishes to go. They are: Mapo tofu, kungpao chicken, sesame chicken, and vegetable mushu. Truly enjoyed the kungpao because the sauce is well sauteed and tasted the hint of ginger. Which brings out unique flavor to a common meal. All our dishes were delicious. Will return to try more authentic meals! read more

I have tried just about every Chinese restaurant in Woodbridge. I have also given up. It's the reason I never tried this place. Well tonight I was just craving dumplings. My husband and I ordered some wonton soup, fried meat dumplings, general tso chicken and combo lo mein. Of course, I had no expectations. But damn... everything was so good. The noodles were plentiful and packed with shrimp. The dumplings were so meaty!! Every bite was loaded. The chicken was perfectly seasoned! I did ask for the chicken extra extra spicy and they made it not spicy. But it was so good I didn't care. What a relief to find good Chinese food again!! Also- this was a pickup order. It was ready within fifteen minutes. Still hot when I got home. read more