As a huge fan of crispy beef, I've often turned to TNR Café for my fix. Months ago, my friends and I decided to order from there on a Friday, enjoying delicious Chinese food while watching a movie. We've since ordered multiple times, but the quality of the crispy beef has been inconsistent. Sometimes it scores a five, while other times it dips to a three, likely due to different chefs preparing the dish. I noticed this firsthand during my last visit when I picked up my order. Though I was excited to indulge in the crispy beef again, it turned out a bit tougher than usual. No service issues. Restaurant is clean and inviting. I'd love for TNR to refine this dish so it maintains its deliciousness consistently, as I truly enjoy it and will definitely be back for more. read more

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I moved to Arlington and August and I've been looking for a go-to Chinese takeout place. Normally I DD from New Big Wong in DC but today I finally found a place in Arlington I love and glad it's not far from home. TNR Cafe is the ideal Chinese takeout in Arlington. Located in Courthouse near the Taco Bell Cantina and the Four Courts is TNR. I ordered beef and broccoli (came with white rice), pan-fried dumplings, and shrimp and chicken egg rolls. The beef and broccoli was great. Nice fresh slices of beef with the cooked perfectly broccoli and plenty of sauce to drizzle on my white rice. The dumpling were meh. The size and portion was good for the price but the filling was underseasoned. The egg rolls were great as well! Wish there was a little more meat but not terrible at all! read more

TNR Cafe - Pan-fried dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We came here one late afternoon to try the twice cooked pork and the garlic eggplant dish. The interior design was beautiful and the staff were friendly. read more

TNR Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Late night last minute diners here; they were so kind and the food recommendations and the drinks were outstanding. Ivan, our server and his colleagues and even the chef were warm and enthusiastic; try this, have this; it took me back to Kamerbooks and The Afterwords Cafe late night in DuPont Circle in the 90's. This will be our new Afterwords maybe we can convince them to stay open late. The warm neighborhood hospitality the super smart servers; you could come here just for that - the food and the drinks are also good. Feels like home after a long stay away. Yes, I have a new love. Thank you so much to all the staff who gave us such a pleasant surprise. DC needs this; it's in Clarendon. TNR read more

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When two other Chinese people approve a spot, that's when you know it hits. Consider this a peer-reviewed experience. We got the Caramelized Pork Belly, Black Pepper Beef, and Guo Ba Rou for three people. And yes, it came with rice (thank god, because a Chinese restaurant with no rice is forbidden). Oh my god. Every dish was perfection. The caramelized pork belly just melted in my mouth and was soooo soft. The Guo Ba Rou was crispy but soft in the inside. Perfection. I'm still thinking about it, which says everything. Easily top 3 in the NOVA area for me. Service was great too. They offered us chopsticks almost immediately while some other tables were happily working through forks, which made me laugh a little. Highly recommend!! So so SOOO good. read more

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OVERALL: love the food. Service is ok FOOD: i always get a side of sautéed loi mein and duck buns but this time we skipped the buns and got a half duck which was tender and well done. You get 4 pancakes with it which are basically asian tortillas and get charged.75 cents for each additional one. The steamed pork dumplings are always good. They even have a large selection of soup dumplings now. I wish they had more hot sauce options SERVICE: don't count on it. Get take out. Also fortune cookies are at the cashier for some reason VENUE: large read more

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I've gone back for dinner a couple times now (all to-go orders) and I will say they are consistent. I wish they weren't so pricey , otherwise I would be here a lot more often . The quality of food would need to be better for the pricing to be justified . I would love to come in & sit down for dinner here to see if my opinions change . New things I have tried : Sesame Shrimp -- 10/10 a new favorite Basil Eggplant -- 7/10 extremely salty read more

TNR Cafe - Sesame Shrimp & Basil Eggplant - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We really enjoyed everything here! I ordered to go as well. The Chinese whisper cocktail was amazing Chicken feet was delicious I had to order it to go! Beef bittermelon, pickle lamen (Ramen) , and their truffle dumplings was so delicious the Ambience was beautiful peaceful and love their music . The service was great too! I'm coming back with the whole family! read more

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UberEats order I called the restaurant before placing my order to get clarity on how I should substitute an item before ordering. The person who answered the phone was very helpful and spoke calmly as she guided me through the order. The crispy beef was INCREDIBLE! By far one of the BEST I've ever had. It comes with a kick of spice so after a few moments spent wiping your watering eyes lol prepare to be whisked away by the beautiful flavors throughout this dish. I ordered mines with a side of brown rice, which was an additional $4, and eh, wasn't my favorite twist on a traditional side because there was some sort of bean flavor added and at first I thought that my rice was spoiled until I realized that there was an added flavor to the rice. I'd probably stick to white rice next time or make my own brown rice at home. However, the crispy beef was everything! Huge strips of beef, perfectly fried. Next, they added strips of carrot and green onions (scallions) adding a refreshing break from the spices. This was SO satisfying and delicious. Can't wait to visit them in person but definitely appreciate how well they packaged my order and presented their restaurant well. read more

TNR Cafe - Crispy Beef - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love this place. Best Chinese in DMV hands down. Food, service and ambience are all amazing. Highly recommended!

Do I always order too much? Absolutely. Am I always grateful for the leftovers absolutely. I've only ordered TNR to go but I've ordered it several times. Delivery is always faster than predicted and the folks who deliver it are always kind. I love the sauciness. I love how heavily the chicken is breaded. I'm obsessed with the dumplings. I've tried everything from the soup to the noodles to the rice to the vegetable rolls to the chicken to the beef. I haven't tried the seafood fwiw. The food is always fresh. There's always more than enough. The flavors are delicious. read more

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Tried their food twice. One was a delivery and the second was dine in. Had good experience at both times. Walked in on a late Saturday night, about an hour before they close. Got seated quickly. The restaurant was clean with cute decors/interior. Service was quick and very good. Our server was friendly and answered all questions we had. Food came out fast. TNR fried rice was great. Black pepper beef was so tender and flavorful. Jumbo shrimp pork shumai was delicious. Their shumai sauce was unique; it was my first time to try it - it was a little sweet but full of umami. Despite the order of milk tea not being served, I would still give this place 5/5. Delicious food, cute interior, and quick service. read more

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Very very good place to eat. Next I am in Arlington, I will definitely be back! Service was fast and restaurant was very clean. read more

Been ordering takeout from here for a few years now. The food is good but pricey. If you make an account they send 10% and 15% off coupons pretty often. Never dined in but the ambiance looks nice. A good upscale Chinese option in Arlington. read more

I recently dined at TNR Café in Alexandria, and it was a great experience! The restaurant has a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere and serves up delicious Asian cuisine that really hits the spot. The food was hot, fresh, and full of flavor -- everything tasted like it came straight from the kitchen to the table. The portions were generous, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. If you're in the area and craving quality Asian food in a comfortable setting, TNR Café is definitely worth a visit! read more

I really liked this place! The place is so pretty inside and the booths were big. Service was quick and the soups were HUGE.

Ordered delivery from them after years and glad to say still a solid choice for Chinese food. I got the chicken fried rice, corn and chicken egg drop and the spicy beef soup and all were good picks. Between two people there is enough leftovers for at least two days. I also like you can order delivery not on uber which saves some money.... Remember when you weren't spending 15 extra in price mark ups and random fees? Solves that. I would say if you are wanting some decent take out and not wanting to pay a bunch extra for outsourcing this is a great option. read more

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TNR Cafe, situated on Wilson Blvd near the Court House Metro station in Arlington, VA, is renowned for its mix of authentic Sichuan, traditional, and American-style Chinese cuisine, providing reliable quality and friendly, fast service. Their signature dishes include crispy beef, Mapo Tofu, and dumplings. The atmosphere is cozy and casual, a place to enjoy flavorful, comforting Chinese dishes. read more

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TNR is my go-to for delicious, fresh Chinese food. The food is so good and the service is great, too. All the dumpling varieties are so yummy. I always enjoy TNR! read more

This rating is just for their boba! I came on a weekend and picked up a lychee boba. The lychee tea on it's own was AMAZING, very authentic and fresh made with high-quality ingredients. The boba was just okay, depending on how you like it. For me, I like soft and chewy, and their boba was more hard and chewy. They gave me the boba within 7 minutes, which is great for a restaurant! Definitely would be curious to come here for the food. read more

This is one of the best Chinese restaurants I have been to! The menu designs needs some developing because I can see they had some issues of writing Chinese script which is read up down and English script which is read side to side, so in trying to incorporate both readings for accessibility reasons, they will have you flipping the menu up and side since the ingredient list is less common it requires a more through read so you know what you're ordering. But my comment is mostly made for audiences who uncommonly encounter Chinese cuisine and actually need to read the full description. Every dish we ordered was immaculate and well prepared. Each protein was individually prepared such as cubed or velveted, so there is a special attention to how to treat each protein for its most optimal texture that is very indicative with Chinese-style cooking. The dishes were generously portioned as a lot of dishes are made family style. The flavors of each dish were so addictive, the garlic really comes through since each dish is made to order so there is a wonderful fragrance that comes from each dish. The menu is also impressively large and diverse, alongside their plating for each dish so it felt unique to receive a dish that was conceived in its own style. A standout dish for us was the Beef in Spicy Broth, it is very familiar to hot pot with all the various toppings and broth, but it had a great depth of flavor witch what I think were fermented black beans. It really allows you to explore a diverse amount of dishes with their own distinct identity through flavor profile or technique of preparation. Had a brilliant time, the booth style seating is comfortable, and its at a wonderful price point considering the quality is superb. Want to go again and explore other dishes! read more

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I got several dishes for takeout: Pan fried dumplings, fried shrimp wontons, beef chow foon, and salt and pepper squid. The pan fried dumplings were chewy and crisp just like I like them and the filling was very flavorful. One of my favorites of the night. The shrimp wontons were crisp and full of shrimp. Would definitely get them again I just wish they were a little larger or they gave you more for the price. The beef chow foon was lacking flavor. Not much else to say about it but it was a good sized portion at least. The salt and pepper shrimp had great flavor. I don't think I'd get it again for takeout because it was soggy by the time I got home but it would probably be even better if you ate it at the restaurant. Will come back to try some more things! read more

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Updated review! Had it a few years ago and it wasn't very good. Tried it again - the lo mein and General Tso's chicken were both great! The crab rangoon was not crispy enough though. Overall would get again. read more

Honestly, this place has some decent Chinese food! They have revolving tables which is great for big parties sharing food. Everything we ordered was delicious and paired great with some white rice. I definitely would recommend! read more

TNR Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Amazing food, always take my friends here. Service is quite fast with water bought to the table and not a long wait after ordering. read more

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Had the pork lamen and fried wings. Very tasty and great presentation, pretty interior very clean and aesthetic. Definitely worth a try. read more

Dined in and thought the restaurant was really cute. Very nice space and a good location. Service was friendly and pretty quick. A bit on the pricey side for Chinese food (crispy beef as $19.5, general tso was $18.5 (extra $2 for white meat)). Portion sizes were good, I thought the amount of rice was fine, but I could see it wouldn't be enough for some. The flavor was solid in both dishes, spice level was perfect for me (got crispy beef extra spicy). The crispy beef had a perfect crispy texture and I thought the vegetables were perfect as well. The meat was great quality for both dishes. My only critique would be for a bit less sauce. The crispy beef was fine since it's a thinner sauce, but the general tso's was just coated and dripping in it. I think if we did carry out if might get soggy. Overall would return again for sure. Great spot! read more

TNR Cafe - Crispy Shredded Beef, General Tso's Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Lunch specials are quite good. Got a sichuanese dish left very full, the extra two dollars for wonton soup is well worth it

Their Taiwanese beef noodle soup is great; cucumber salad is not the spicy kind (more garlic-y and sweet/sour) and very good. Great ambiance! Easy pick up service (ordered on UberEats for self pick up). Well packaged and delicious dishes as usual (they have pineapple fried rice, a unique offering). They are very popular (see my photo of that huge table just for pick up bags). Lots of people dining inside. They prepared my order relatively efficiently (I arrived and waited for a little while, and they brought my bags out). Upon walking in there's a piano! And it's decorated with traditional Chinese characters saying Happy New Year 新年快樂! How jolly! Love all the lanterns and decor. A very nice restaurant. read more

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Recently got to check out TNR Cafe, really excited because I haven't done traditional Chinese in a while! TNR has been consistently awarded The Best Restaurant Arlington for Chinese food these past few years, so I knew this was going to be a nice experience. Here's all that we got: Pan-Fried Dumplings Pork & Crab Soup Dumplings TNR Fried Rice Pan-Fried Crispy Noodles Roasted Duck 1/2 Salt & Pepper Tofu A lot of these dishes brought me back to my childhood, my favorites were the Pan-Fried Crispy Noodles & the Roasted Duck, such delicious Chinese classics I'd have whenever I used to go out with my family! The Fried Rice also had a really good Wok-Hei to them, super nice stir-fried flavor~ Congrats again to TNR for their Best Of Arlington Award! read more

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Continue to be disappointed .. I've given TNR many chances but this weekend was the last draw as their food made me sick. Sure I was willing to overlook when the delivery drivers wouldn't bring the food up to an apartment despite a nice pre-given tip or the many times I paid extra for a side of fried rice, just to get white rice. Now for delivery they have essentially raised their already high prices by 10% as they are charging a 10% delivery fee, which is just nuts. It used to be free ... but even a flat fee is fair. The more you order, the more you pay, which is a dumb business decision. But worst of all, the sesame chicken (sub white meat) I got tasted off and the breading was barely holding on. It looked terrible, but I I still ate it and I regret that choice as I was sick the next day. TNR - you used to have promise but too many issues, now a 10% across the board price hike for delivery and making me sick mean I'll never order again. I hope you can right the ship before others also give up on you too. read more

Our go-to Chinese in the area! Their lunch special is unmatched (huge plate of rice meat and veggies and an egg roll for $14). We get this for take out all the time too! Well-priced. Quick service. read more

Ivan was an absolute standout at TNR Cafe. From the moment we sat down, he was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. He knew the menu well, had great recommendations, and made sure everything came out perfectly timed. You could tell he really cared about making the experience great, not just taking an order. Service like that makes such a difference, and Ivan elevated our visit. We'll definitely be back and hope to have him as our server again! read more

We live local to TNR and have been wanting to try it for a few months- it did not disappoint! We ordered the gyoza, chicken fried rice and lo mien. Each dish was hot, flavorful and delicious. Service was good for a busy night and we sat right away even when we walked in. read more

Tried this place for the first time. I've been living in the area for seven years and I didn't know what to expect so I decided to give it a try and I was very surprised. Food was excellent. Taste tasted very well. I'm definitely gonna order there again. read more

TNR Cafe was a pretty good Chinese restaurant for the area we were staying in. It's definitely for a western audience but it did serve many classic Chinese dishes. We had the Peking duck, sweet and sour pork, spicy crunchy beef and green beans. I liked all the dishes but the beef was my least favorite. The service was pretty good. Overall, it was a good meal. If you're looking for decent Chinese food in this area of Arlington/DC, this is a good option. read more

As other reviews have mentioned, service is a little slow, they don't seem to have many people working on on the weekends. The menu is pretty typical American Chinese food. Portion sizes are reasonable as is the price for the food, averaging about $16/entree . Quality good. No real complaints but nothing really stood out. I ordered an alcoholic drink, something I rarely do, but didn't find that it had much alcohol. The drinks are a bit overpriced so won't be doing that again. One slight annoyance: Hard to know what some things on the menu are referring to. For example: chicken casserole. There are no descriptions for anything so you're left to Google menu items. For a "casserole" it should give a description of what is in that casserole. The cabbage was SPICY. I wanted to get the General Tsos Chicken, but the server shook their head that it was not a good choice. That's unfortunate. I did like the rice and lo mein. So for one person, no appetizer, it came to about $45. I wish I had not gotten the alcohol but live and learn. read more

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Very disappointed with my takeout experience at TNR cafe tonight. I understand it was Christmas Eve (35min wait upon arrival - ordered at 7:14pm, food wasn't ready until 8:07pm), wait time was long. The orange chicken was missing from my stapled bags I was handed, didn't realize until I got home. It was clearly unchecked from the receipt. Portion size was small, over-priced. read more

TNR Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

For courthouse- this isn't just the best Chinese but some of the best Asian food as well with their consistency. Portions are huge and food is always fresh and tasty. Even the takeout is great. Nothing too fancy but the ambiance is nice enough for a cute date. Service is always fine and have never had to wait too long. Noodle dishes and dumplings are probably where there shine most. read more

The ambiance was modern, Chinese and beautiful. The lady who took my order was so nice and offered me a complimentary hot and sour soup at the end! I did ask for it. Lol. This restaurant is located in the Arlington, Virginia courts area. The area seemed hip and had a good vibe on that Thursday evening. I picked up 3 dishes to-go: kung -pao chicken, moo-Shu chicken, and stir fried baby bok-choy. The food was flavorful and delicious. If I live in the area, I can totally see myself being a regular here! I was happy there was good Chinese food in the DC/Virginia area. A win for me. read more

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