I used to like them a lot. the kung pao chicken was really good and tender. recently i feel as if they taste more bad and it lost its appeal. but i still will go again to see if it was just a bad day. read more

TNR Cafe - Kung Pao Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Loved it! Great location and service - staff was very attentive and service was quick. There was a slight delay on our drinks because they had to make more boba, but that just means we had super fresh boba! And it was worth it because the passionfruit green tea was delicious. We also tried the soup dumplings, crispy beef, and lo mein - all of which were amazing. I definitely recommend coming with a group and sharing dishes since I think the portions and menu are more "family style" friendly. read more

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Crab Rangoon was ordered in addition to a few other dishes. Crab was not present in the crab rangoon. See photo. Only cream cheese inside. I called them thinking they probably just made a mistake and would have happily taken a refund on the dish. They said they didn't make any mistake and this is how it's supposed to be. Perhaps if they don't add crab, they should remove the "crab" from the name "crab rangoon." read more

TNR Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came here on a Sunday. The place was about 25% full at around 1pm. We were promptly seated. My first impression is that it's catered to a non-Asian clientele, which is not surprising for this area but should note if you're looking for authentic Asian. We got a spicy wonton as an appetizer and that was good. My bf got the Beijing jiajiang noodles which was not what he was expecting. It had a tint of sweet when he was looking for savory. Perhaps it's the "Beijing" part that's more sweet compared to savory like the Korean type. I got the beef stew noodles. It guess because it doesn't specify which type of beef was used, it theoretically passes as beef stew noodles. But authentic beef noodles tend to be brisket (esp if they're mimicking the famous Taiwanese style). Instead, they used beef shank. The beef was stewed - so that part I enjoyed and the broth was good as well. Note that their flavoring comes from fermented vegetables - which tends to be a northern Chinese way of cooking... so you'll need to weigh if you're looking more for southern/Canto flavors. The reason I gave it a 3 was driven by 2 things: 1. The noodles/mein for both of our main dishes had soggy textures and were stuck together. It would have a more favorable texture if it was bouncier and slightly chewy when you cook it just right. 2. The value quotient. It's understandable in this area to be on the pricey side and I would be very happy to pay the price if the food was yummy. It was flavorful, but didn't have the comprehensive quality that commands the price. Overall, if you're a Asian food foodie, know that this place makes things slightly differently from what you'd expect authentic Chinese food to taste like. The dish names are not deceiving per se, but it's a mishmash of different Chinese foods like northern, southern, Taiwanese dishes but are not cooked with the nuances in flavors and technique. Nothing tasted bad, but I wouldn't come if I had a specific craving. read more

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TNR Cafe has always been one of my top picks in the Courthouse area. It's definitely not your typical Chinese restaurant but sooo much better!! read more

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Always is pretty quick going to pickup food and always really yummy!! Recommend for a good go to Chinese place

I was NOT pleased with my experience in the slightest. 1) Service was painful to sit through 2) Food was unimpressive 3) I left feeling offended I'm aware I left 5 stars as my rating on Google and I did that just to be nice. I don't know what everyone is hyping this place up for and honestly I think I need to give this place another chance with a different server and a group of friends. This experience was shitty. I enter the restaurant and they seat me at a booth, and I'm greeted by a server who can't upsell me on literally anything. I understand that this may not be a career for many people but these people are your salesmen/saleswoman and they help determine whether or not a guest returns. I was constantly referred to as someone who probably would enjoy more "American Style" Chinese dishes like General Tso's chicken. I asked a few questions and couldn't get straight answers out of the guy. I eventually asked if the Cumin Lamb was any good and the guy said it was his FAVORITE. Bro this thing needs A LOT of work to be on the menu it's got to go. I almost never drink the water in a restaurant but this time I had to make an exception because we have to test their capabilities. I downed the whole glass and it was never refilled. I withheld both drink menus and I was never asked if I was done with it/ hey did you decide on anything? No it stayed there the whole time. Prebussing is nonexistent here. I never had anyone check in with me if the dish was good, if I was enjoying everything. How am I? Come on you guys suck what's going on!? You let me walk around the restaurant and get myself chopsticks. You had your server point out that the cast iron pot that is steaming with scalding temperatures was hot like I'm an idiot and I'll sue you if you don't tell me a disclosure. I personally eat more rice/noodles than protein in my dishes. I could have EASILY bought another 3 bowls of rice if your server came over and did a check up on me. I am not raising my hand up and saying excuse me in a quiet restaurant with two other guests at the bar. Fuck that. I've worked a decade in restaurants and the majority of my time was in Asian restaurants. I feel embarrassed for us because man if this is what some people get then the general outlook on our culture must look like shit. You're charging about $15 after taxes & tip for the Dragon Lady Cocktail... Orange Juice, Grenadine, and Curacao... Holy shit what is this menu? Can't you create something more elegant befitting the name for Dragon Lady? Come on now. Your main menu has stickers all over it to change the menu prices and I can only assume the blank stickers everywhere mean you're out of the item(s). Listen, how you do anything is how you do everything. Take pride in what you do and do it well please. I know your team is capable of so much more and two servers on the floor can easily care for one guest in the restaurant and deliver the amazing food you know the chef can be proud of. DO THAT. I'll be attaching photos of my food and receipt below. I will omit the name of the server because honestly I know 90% of Asian restaurants pool tip(s) and it's a team effort. The restaurant will know regardless but the people who check the reviews don't need to know everything. People in this area HAVE money to spend. The Commodre next to you have apartments that are 10 GRAND a MONTH for 14 month lease. Get your shit together and run my $24.15 check, ($29.15) up to $40-50 man. Literally three orders of rice, maybe an appetizer if you bothered to try and a drink could have hit that marker. I was not some asshole who came in last second and expected the world class service I LEFT at 10:07pm. read more

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Overall, I'm very happy with the experience. One of my two dishes came out very salty, and they fixed it. So I'm very happy with the customer service. Is this the best Chinese food in DC metro? No. But it's pretty good, and good enough for Arlington. read more

TNR Cafe - Interior near entrance - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Mapo tofu lunch special was legit! I went for lunch on a weekday so the restaurant wasn't too busy, but it seemed like they get a decent amount of takeout orders. The interior itself is pretty nice and spacious, and the more authentic dishes like the Mapo or Salt & Pepper fish were pretty good. I would've liked the fish to have slightly lighter and crispier batter, but you get a good amount and neither dish had filler veggies. I'd definitely go back! read more

TNR Cafe - salt and pepper fish - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This place is a very solid 4 stars. It is everything you might expect from a sit-down Chinese restaurant. The menu is very classic and has everything you might expect. The food is plated nicely and the interior is cute and authentically-designed. The waitstaff was attentive and the food was served quickly. The vegetarian menu section is extensive, which is always a bit plus for me! The portions are decent for the price too! The only reason this is 4 stars and not 5 is that the sauces were a little one-dimensional; like what you would expect from take-out Chinese food. But again, the prices are reasonable so it met my value expectation. I look forward to coming back and trying new menu items! read more

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I had heard good things about TNR and since moving to Arlington wanted to find a good Chinese spot! TNR had spacious indoor seating and we could see multiple orders of takeout being picked up! All food came out quickly and HOT! For appetizers, we decided to order an array of soup dumplings (Lucky 6) that came with a flavorful broth and the fried shrimp wontons were hot and crispy and served with a delicious side sauce. On to entrees, the chicken lo mein came with heaps of chicken, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The beef chow foon was another noodle dish we enjoyed, with tender beef! Lastly, the beef and broccoli was really delicious with yummy steamed broccoli and a good amount of beef! All dishes had large portions and reheated well the next day for leftovers. There was enough food for 4 big servings! read more

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New go-to Chinese food spot for me! We ordered the Lucky Six Soup Dumplings as an appetizer, which were so colorful and cute and also a fun way to try different soup dumpling flavors! The fried shrimp wontons were also crispy and had a nice dipping sauce. The noodles were definitely my favorite part of this meal! The chicken lo mein serving was HUGE and so delicious while I also really enjoyed the beef chow foon with the thicker noodles and tender beef. The beef with broccoli was also a solid dish! Overall great meal and took home a lot of leftovers that could last another 2 meals! Service was fast even though they were busy with a bunch of takeout orders! It was also nice and cozy inside with TVs to watch football or enjoy a casual dinner with your family. read more

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I wish I didn't wait so long to try TNR cafe! I was pleasantly surprised how delicious and flavorful the food was without being overly salty or greasy! My favorites so far are the steamed dumplings, beef noodle soup, and the wonton noodle soup -- so good! Portion size was great too. Also recommend ordering delivery from their site to avoid delivery fees if you're not dining there. read more

TNR Cafe - Beef Stew Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The food was just like I used to eat growing up in Chinatown NYC - fresh, simple with subtle but wonderful additions like the slivers of Chinese preserved radish in the beef and string beans. I didn't order any dumplings so I can't comment on those. Will definitely go back. read more

I've had my eye on trying TNR Cafe for a while now, and finally had the chance to get takeout a few nights ago. It was overall a mediocre experience, but I know that is mostly the case because I went on Chinese New Year. I called in the order on the phone, but whoever answered said that she couldn't hear me and to call back. She was rude and rushed. So I went online to ChowNow to order what I wanted as I was too annoyed to call back. I went to the restaurant around 7pm and saw patron after patron come in to be turned away, as well as phone orders, because the kitchen was too overwhelmed. The hostess was also overwhelmed as was the wait staff. I could tell that it was really stressful so I patiently waited for when my order finally came, it was nearly 10-15 mins late. There were so many of us waiting on our takeout orders that we were crowding the front desk area. At least it gave me time to take in the beautiful decorations. Finally someone comes from the kitchen and almost slams down a bunch of takeout orders on a table near the front. The hostess or relieved and starts passing out their orders and people leave, including me. I vowed to never get a hankering again for Chinese food on Chinese New Year, or at least if I do, it should be earlier in the day when restaurants aren't so busy! The food was just ok. I was really excited about the fish filet in Szechuan sauce, spicy cabbage, veggie egg rolls, and almond milk tea with bubbles. The fish had so much oil, like pools of oil in the dish, and it was really salty which was too bad. I didn't like the spicy cabbage at all as it was really bland and a bit soggy. The egg rolls and milk tea were tasty. Overall I'd give this place another try and expect for a better experience when it wasn't Chinese New Year. read more

TNR Cafe - Fish Fillet Cooked with Szechuan Bean Paste - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I love this place! My partner and I visit TNR Cafe so often because we are addicted to the la zi ji (spicy crispy chicken). The service is fast and great even when we order to go. The food is always hot and fresh, and I would say the portions are perfect. The ambiance is welcoming and warm. Also, a big fan of the chow foon flat, the fried dumplings, and fried rice. One of my favorite places truly. Slowly exploring more and more of their menu (always ordering the la zi ji), and every dish is pretty solid in my book! read more

Good Chinese food for NoVa standards, but very pricey ($20 for mapo tofu? Yikes). We got the mapo tofu and the general tso's shrimp, both of which satisfied the Chinese food craving. Docking one star because of the price. read more

Had a great time at TNR cafe!! Went there on a cold night and the delicious green tea warmed us up! We tried the shrimp wonton, the beef egg rolls as apps (along with hot and sour soup) it was delicious! the seafood curry (even though it migjt not look as appetizing) is FLAVOR EXPLOSION! I think it was the best bite! I got the combo fried rice and it was a classic dish - solid flavors. Also get that tiramisu/ice creamy dessert oh my god! second best bite after the curry! I want to go back to explore more of their menu - go go go! (street parking pretty available during the weekend) read more

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I stumbled upon this place after a photoshoot in Alexandria, VA! I was dying to have some Asian food. The photos for TNF cafe displayed a beer-styled bubble tea drink, and I was hooked on visiting this place. The décor wasn't as flowery as the photos I had scene, but it was still pretty nonetheless. I ordered: 1. Roast Duck Noodle Soup - a good amount of duck. 5/5 in taste and richness. The soup was great for my mildly sore throat. 2. Apple Cream Bubble Tea with Pearls - apple syrup with tea? There was nothing spectacular about this drink apart from it being in a beer-like container and having foam on the top! I love the presentation but the actual flavor was mediocre. I was a strong apple flavor but it was reminiscent of just apple syrup in tea. This place is quiet enough to have a fruitful conversation with a friend or a date! In addition, there is a small dessert section by the register. My friend ended up grabbing tiramisu/cake. read more

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My boyfriend and I were in the mood for Chinese food, so we dined-in here today! We ordered a wonton soup, zhajiang mian, and mapo tofu. I was disappointed in the wonton soup... the "wontons" had no meat!!! It was literally a wonton wrapper folded into a triangle... see photo. The zhajiang mian was good seasoning, and I enjoyed how there was a various mix of vegetables in the dish. However, there was water in the bottom of the bowl which made the residual noodles and ingredients very watery once you finished the majority of the noodles on the surface of the bowl. The mapo tofu was good - very salty and had good spice. Redeemed the restaurant for the other two dishes. The service was ok overall. I enjoyed my takeout experience a few years ago, and I wonder if they just have some better dishes than others so I rate this a 3/5 rather than going lower... hope if I try TNR again the food proves to be better. read more

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Food was ok. The chinese broccoli was the best dish. Service is meh. The waiter looks like he doesn't want to be here. read more

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Eaten here several times. Authentic. Fair value. Just fantastic. Always have leftovers. Then this weekend - Saturday - happened. I don't think we ordered right. The people to the left and right of us had meals that looked way better. One in our group ordered roasted duck noodle soup - TNR's duck was delicious but the noodles and broth were just flavorless and like water. The soup dumplings were overcooked with 0 soup in the dumpling. For our Mongolian beef, it just tasted off. One of our friends ordered the seafood crispy noodles and the dish honestly smelled awful, like tuna straight from the can. Although the restaurant was packed, the food was not up to par. read more

Wonderful staff and very attentive + quick service! Recommend the wonton soup if you like a mild flavored broth. I added in some Sriracha and cleared the whole bowl. The spring rolls were amazing. Boba was made fresh - but make sure to ask for it sweetened. I ordered a black milk tea w/ boba and it was not sweetened. read more

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Modern Chinese restaurant in Clarendon! This place continues to serve up some of the best Asian eats in Clarendon! I used to frequent this spot offer prior to the pandemic and hadn't been to this location since March, 2020. Just my I had to stop by my office today to grab a couple of things....so for the sake of nostalgia, I decided to stop here and so glad I did. It was one of the best much meals I've had in a long while! TNR Cafe is a combination of Asian fusion and authentic eats. They serves a varied and quality menu of different Chinese dishes, including many traditional and authentic ones. It's been a long while since I've been here and the first thing I noticed is that the place has been completely renovated. The vibe is open and chill, while also having a very modern atmosphere to the restaurant in terms of its design, music, and overall feel. The prices are still roughly the same as I remember them, with the lunch specials and happy hours being the best deals in the house. The portions are good too and filling. It is just right next to the metro which makes it very accessible - parking is a lot more hit or miss due to trying to find street parking in Clarendon. In all, one of my favorite spots in the Clarendon area for good eats. This time around really a spicy garlic chicken dish, along with an incredible hot n' sour soup and vegetable egg roll. I devoured it all and enjoyed it so much I was comatose when I left and need a nap badly. Look forward to making it back here, when in the Clarendon are an again! read more

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I think the food here is really authentic! It would be what I expect to find at my family's version of Christmas, Chinese New Year, or another gathering where more than 20 dishes are served. If you're looking for something traditional and delicious in generous servings, look no further. The prices are high for some items, cheap for others, and average for the most part. I always like to get takeout or come with 2 or more people so I can try multiple dishes. So far the spicy wontons and the honey walnut prawns are my favorites. I do wish the breading was a little crispier on the prawns but these shrimp are huge! The beef stew noodles and the pork dumplings are great too, with a lot of meat in both. Dumpling wrappers on the thicker side which they usually are when hand made. Would recommend this restaurant for some quality Chinese food! read more

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Our favorite Chinese restaurant in Arlington by far! We probably order from here once a month. Our go-tos are the Szechuan Beef, Vegetable Lo Mein, and the General Tso's Chicken, but we've tried lots of other dishes and all have been great! read more

I've ordered delivery before and it's always been good but I stopped by for lunch the other day and it was fantastic! The inside was so pretty and the lunch specials are a bargain and delish! Service was fast and attentive. Recommend! read more

I ordered orange beef and the texture was so bizarre. It was mushy and goopy. I have never had beef that was mushy. The flavor of the sauce was good but I could not get over the disgusting texture of the meet. For almost $20... the quality was horrible. I also got pork lo mein, which was okay. Definitely over priced for the quality and taste. The crab Rangoons were good, but did not seem to have crab in them, so that was disappointing. Overall, I am really bummed because I wanted to like this place. read more

I always order takeout from here and the portions are huge for the price. Always hits the spot and ready fast. The Togo orders are ready in like 10-15 mins read more

After a rowdy St. Patrick's Day, we decided to head next door to this Chinese restaurant. The restaurant was clean and had a calm ambiance, however, the meal didn't blow me away. Although the chicken and rice were properly cooked, the meal was incredibly salty, which took away from everything else. I think they added soy sauce or something similar to the bottom of the lo mein. The server also didn't split the check for our group of four so we had to go back and ask them to separate the bill. I recommend you clarify with the server what it is you want because the menu isn't descriptive at all, and someone at my table received a meal they didn't expect. All in all, the meal was average and it doesn't stand out compared to the other Chinese food I've had. read more

TNR Cafe - Interior - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I've been looking for some good Chinese food in the city, and I think this place definitely wins!! I ordered the general tso chicken and it was extremely flavorful and tender. They have a great happy hour with $5 wines as well. Truly a hidden gem in courthouse! read more

TNR Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

tl;dr: Delicious and authentic beef stew noodle soup in a location with a classy date night aesthetic and atmosphere. I am going back to try the other foods they have! Beef Stew Noodle Soup - 5/5: The soup is bursting with umami and the beef is perfectly tender without completely falling apart! Reminds me of soup my grandmother would make me (which is the highest praise). I want to try the other foods, but the beef stew noodle soup is just sooo good! Decor - 4/5: Nice and clean decor that reminds me of restaurants in Beijing. The ambiance was date night vibes! Not sure if this was also a place to study though because they also have a cafe with baked goods, coffee, and tea. More restaurant vibes than cafe vibes where people congregate. Bathrooms - 4/5: 2 binary single stalled restrooms that are ADA friendly. read more

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Food is almost always good here. They have decently authentic Chinese food - although some things like their garlic sauce eggplant is vinegary (but good with rice). Service is always solid here (but never outstanding). Ambiance is good for basically family restaurant (less good for a date). read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but the sesame chicken was awful. The texture was slimy, chewy, and mushy all at the same time. It didn't taste good at all--honestly, my dog wouldn't even eat it. The chicken was so rubbery it got stuck in my teeth and was literally hanging there. For how expensive it was, it definitely wasn't worth it. Super disappointing. read more

Aw man, this has got to be the BEST Chinese food in the DMV! Everything is fresh. They have a great menu of authentic items to choose from. Each dish has its own unique flavors and spices. The noodles and dumplings are all handmade and absolutely delicious. So far I've tried: General Tso's Chicken, Orange Chicken, Fried rice, pan fried dumplings, Peking pork, beef egg rolls, lomein, & spicy crispy chicken. My least favorite of all the dishes was the spicy crispy chicken because it was dry and didn't have any sauce. However, if like spicy food it delivered a spicy punch. I absolutely loved all the other dishes hands down. The service is really good too. All the servers are very attentive, orders are taken quickly and food comes out piping hot. The restaurant has nice decorations, is very clean and has good seating. I wish I took pictures of all my food but each time we have visited we were so focused on the food experience. You must try this place at least once. It's with the drive and you won't be disappointed. Go and enjoy this true gem! The food is so good I wanted to hug the chef. read more

I had a taste for shrimp toast and this was one of the few places in the area that offered it. I couldn't order it by itself though, so I ordered some crab rangoons and an order or moo shu shrimp with "Chinese pancake". My food was ready when I arrived and despite being busy, the staff was welcoming and polite and were able to get me my order quickly. The shrimp toast had a bit too much bread compared to how I've had it prepared at other places. It was good overall, but the excess bread took away from both the crispiness and the overall shrimp texture/flavor. The crab rangoons were good, but would have been better with just a little more (imitation) crab meat. Tasty, but just a little too creamy for me. The moo shu shrimp was something I've never tried before. Lots of delicious shrimp and veggies in a savory and slightly sweet sauce and topped with a fried egg. Different, but good. I was looking forward to enjoying it with those "pancakes", but to my dismay, those "pancakes" turned out to just be tortillas. (*insert confused face*) read more

Ordered the Fish Fillet in Szechuan Spiced Broth and walnut shrimp. Great flavors in both. The shrimp big in size and the mayo sauce was good. The fish fillet comes with a lot of veggies and tofu, but for the price I wish it came with a little more fish. But I enjoyed the taste, and the food is pretty authentic. Place is spacious and service was attentive. read more

At least come for the Peking duck! Came here starving and really didn't order much, but took note of an extensive menu that even includes fresh boba! Ordered the Peking duck with a friend and after a bit of a wait, it arrived. Boy was it worth the wait. The duck was tender, a bit salty if I am to be honest. But wrapped up in a pancake with the proper accoutrements made it so, so delicious. The skin as well, crispy and fatty as one would want. For $42 for 2 people, well worth the money spent to cross it off my food bucket list! read more

TNR Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ordered for delivery and it came so quick! Right after ordering I was notified that TNR was preparing my food. No more than 20 minutes later my order arrived. I got the hot and sour soup, sautéed lo mein with chicken and the chicken in garlic sauce. Everything was delicious! The chicken in garlic sauce was my favorite. So much quantity that it'll definitely last a couple meals. The lo mein and soup were great too. I'm so glad I found this place and love that it's close enough to pick up for a last minute meal. This will definitely become my new takeout stop! read more

TNR Cafe - Chicken in Garlic Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I decided to get take out here and got the chicken and shrimp rolls. They were not good, dry and flavorless. I also got the general tso's chicken and it comes with a side of white rice. The chicken was good so if you want to do just this ala carte it is not a bad choice. However, if you like the low-cost combination orders from Chinese takeout restaurants, then this is not the place for you. read more