Food is great. I am a big fan of tge Carribbien flavor. Alas it is no longer available. From my…read moreunder atading it is a seasonal flavor. There are other great flavors. Service is good. Ambiance is casual.

Ordered online and it was quick and easy--no stress, all flavor. We grabbed the small size (8…read morepieces each) of the spicy original and garlic soy fried chicken, and WOW. Super crispy, insanely tasty. The spicy had the perfect kick without being overwhelming, and the garlic soy? You can really taste that garlic goodness. Even after running errands for about an hour, we tossed the chicken in the air fryer for a couple of minutes and it was still awesome. The lady who helped us was very friendly. The place isn't fancy, but it's a cool, laid-back spot to hang out and have fun with friends. Definitely coming back.

The chicken smelled very chicken like ... almost like wet weathers. The breading was coming off the…read morechicken, almost intact. The pieces were just thrown into a paper bag with a stack of tissues. The paper bag did not sustain walking 30 minutes across the mall. The chicken itself had no season which begged for us to use the dip. I had higher hopes. :(

Tasty, fresh, clean tasting chicken. The tenders are HUGE. My kid and I loved them! Definitely…read morecoming back.

4/15/26 "Gagawa, was Turkish chicken restaurant located in…read moreTysons Corner Center Foodcourt Area. This restaurant has permanently closed as of March/April 2026. Evidence points to failure due to high competition in the food court (notably beside McDonald's) and the challenges of establishing a new international brand in the U.S. market, leading to a quick closure. Reddit According to community reports on Reddit in March 2026, the location was boarded up, the phone number was disconnected, and it was removed from delivery apps." This kind of action saddens me, because two weeks earlier (maybe), my wife and I ate there for what was our last time. The last item I had on their menu was Its MyThyme. This along with the Crispy Mozzarella Balls. My Favorite Items were the #1 Chef Pan, #3 Chesey Rosemary, #6 Its My Thyme and #4 Teri & Yaki, but not necessarily in this order. Oh, did I mention I liked the Crispy Mozzarella Balls too? I have visited this place 14 times and I thought there would be a 15th time, but "Alas Poor Yorick, Nevermore." I remember the simple but peaceful vibe and ambience the place gave off. The $14.99 meals were fantastic/flavorful, filling and inexpensive. We enjoyed talking to the managers of the establishment. They always made sure food arrived in a timely manner and fixed problems should they occur. I unfortunately do not remember the name of the managers of the restaurant, but I thank them for their services. I would have to say up until Gagawa came to the United States Of America, (formerly Tavuk Dünyası), I have never had Turkish Cuisine before. I now know I have been missing out on great food. Both my wife and I truly enjoyed eating at this restaurant. There are a few reasons I think could have improved the restaurant's business, but managers informed me The owner would never do this. Here is an example of an idea for guests I had..., but first the basics: Ordinarily you would order say...(It's My Thyme #6), you would aquire Your the flavored meat, pasta, (either pesto or tomato not both) or rice and salad. You could get two rice, two Pastas (of the same flavor) or two salads if you didn't want one of these items. I thought it would help guests if you could mix and match items. Say one Pesto and one rice instead of salad for example. This option was done once then quickly reversed the next time I came back to the restaurant. I was informed this "isn't an option." I had talked about the option of Los Tres Pollos (The Three Chickens) where you might order a the chicken meats of your favorite meals..., say number 1, 3 and 6 for a very favorable meal. This idea was shot down too. I am sure people would have paid $19.99 to try this option of meats or soy items. "Potential Causes For Closing Down: Observers on Yelp noted it was located in a crowded, competitive fast-food court." The inability to adapt to ideas of improving the food options of restaurant, the cognitive rigidity of not listening to guests who had ideas of attracting more guests helped bring about the down fall of this business. My wife and I saw this place needed more people to come eat here, but the owner was steadfast in his ways and wouldn't take creative input. "And as the flames climbed high into the night, to light the sacrificial rite I saw Satan laughing with delight The Day the Music Died." and so folks, the end of Gagawa is upon us. Who will take the place of this restaurant, I can not say. Let's hope the new restaurant has the sense to adapt and overcome or history might repeat itself. Incase people are wondering where Gagawa was located, here is the former location. The restaurant was located at the food courts 7939L Tysons Corner Ctr, Mc Lean, VA 22102. Across the hallway from California Pizza Kitchen and next to McDonald's.

I had an amazing experience at Gagawa in Tysons Mall! The lady at the front, who I believe is the…read moremanager, was absolutely awesome, and the young lady at the cashier were both incredibly friendly and welcoming. They took the time to explain the menu and different food options, which I really appreciated. I ordered the build-your-own bowl with sweet chili chicken, and it was outstanding--everything was so fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The rice was especially impressive: fluffy, tasty, and cooked just right. To top it all off, they were kind enough to offer me free tea and their delicious rice pudding with hazelnuts, which was amazing and such a thoughtful touch. I'll definitely be recommending this place to others. It's already one of my new favorite spots--I truly loved everything about my experience here!

CHECK #146 CUSTOMER FOR YEARS NEVER COMING BACK…read more DO NOT VISIT THIS RESTAURANT. THEY STEAL FROM YOU, I HAVE THE RECEIPT AND I JUST CALLED FOR AN EXPLANATION ONLY TO BE HUNG UP ON. Total lack of customer service on their part. We went to go pick up food to go at 8:20 (they were closing but people were inside eating) we were rushed throughout the 1 min timeline of our order, only for them to miss out on vital parts of our order, missing sauces and fries. I understand it's a miniscule amount, but when it happens with almost every order it's a real problem, taking away 3-5 dollars with almost every order and we've gone a lot over these years just never said anything because it was never truly a problem until tonight. I CALLED RIGHT WHEN I GOT HOME ONLY TO GET HUNG UP ON AND TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO EVEN THOUGH PERSON ON PHONE ACKNOWLEDGED THE RUSH AND HUNG UP ON ME AFTER ASKING KINDLY FOR A SOLUTION, DONT ACCEPT CUSTOMERS IF YOURE JUST GOING TO TREAT THEM UNFAIRLY. They're real scammers, not worth coming back, our family is long time customers, probably have been going for more than 10+ years, I will make it my mission to let others know of their complete lack of respect AND TO NEVER BE CUSTOMERS AGAIN.

I came in to try the chicken empanadas after seeing a video about them. The empanada was made to…read moreorder. The shell was crispy and the flavor was pretty good. The fried rice was not worth the price in my opinion.

Hubby and I tried Side Chick's fried chicken tonight, and we're so glad we did! We ordered the…read morefour-piece dinner (to go), which came with cornbread and a side. For our side, we chose mashed potatoes with gravy, and we also added two sauces--the ranch and the scallion aioli. The clear highlight of the meal was the fried chicken. It was absolutely delicious--perfectly crispy on the outside and cooked just right on the inside. The sides, unfortunately, didn't quite measure up. The mashed potatoes were very runny (almost like baby food) and had more gravy than potatoes. The gravy itself had a slightly off taste. The cornbread was also disappointing, as it was quite dry. Both sauces were good, though! Just a heads-up: the scallion aioli is thick and creamy, while the ranch is thinner, more like a traditional salad dressing. One thing to note, our order wasn't ready right on time, but the delay was minimal, about a 5-minute wait. We'll definitely order from here again--but next time, we'll stick to just the fried chicken!

Side Check is a takeout fried chicken spot from Ellie Bird -…read more Their menu offers an Asian (Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese) twist, offering items such as rice vinegar slaw, kimchi potato salad, miso mac n' cheese, and Vietnamese French onion soup. Pre-orders are being taken NOW - we were able to place our orders easily with no issues, and the pick-up date starts on July 4th, which is their grand opening day - we were lucky enough to order the items were interested in trying, and they were not sold out (yet)! With the spice level for the fried chicken, you choose from Original, Spicy, or Crazy Hot. Sauce choices include Scallion Aioli, Szechuan Mustard, Housemade Ranch, Kimchi Honey, EB Hot Sauce, Thai Green Chili Sauce (aka, Nam Jim Talay), or no sauces at all We ordered: +the Whole Chicken Feast - we went for the Original; comes with 8 bone-in pieces, a choice of 2 sides, a side of 2 Filipino-style cornbread (aka, bibingka), and a side of 2 sauces; for sides, we went for the Kimchi Potato Salad and the Miso Mac'n'Cheese; for sauces, we went for the Scallion Aioli and Kimchi Honey +a Chicken Sandwich - this comes in a brioche bun, vinegar slaw, and scallion aioli; the side is automatically fries, or you can choose a different side dish - we went for the Cream Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, in addition to adding a Szechuan Mustard sauce +an order of the Vietnamese French Onion Soup - requesting for extra hot +a Smashed Cucumber as a side +and, The Full Dip - a sauce sampler, so we could try the rest of their sauces (Housemade Ranch, EB Hot Sauce, and the Thai Green Chili Sauce (aka, Nam Jim Talay) Note that you get charged for any extra sauces! There is a note section in which you could make 'special requests', but hoping that they would adhere to this - we requested our items to be 'extra hot' and 'well done/fried hard'. We will see! They also offer desserts (ice cream, tiramisu, and cheesecake) - we went for the Housemade Ice Cream Pint (choosing the Pineapple Basil Sorbet flavor) and the "No Share" Cheesecake (a cheesecake topped with strawberry-yuzu jam and an almond oat crust crumbles). Ordering online was super easy and seamless, as they use a popular online ordering platform that most, if not all, are familiar with. +currently taking pre-order online orders! +1st day is July 4th! +Asian twist on sauces, sides, and desserts

The Service was great Alisa was incredible the food was amazing great place to I recommend itread more

My food was delicious and served hot. The service was good, restaurant is clean, but it's very…read moretiny. It's a great place to stop for a quick bite, but not for large parties. There's plenty of parking as it's located in a shopping center. If you're ever in the Tysons corner area, love a good fried chicken sandwich and waffle fries, this is your spot!

I was so happy with my meal! I got a BLT with chicken salad as well as pimento cheese. The pimento…read morecheese is SO delicious and I was able to get two snacks out of it. The sandwich I finished in one sitting and was so happy with it as well. It's a good, well rounded but simple meal!

I'm obsessed with the chicken salad here! The classic and the basil are yummy! I've tried the grape…read moresalad, the pasta salad and broccoli salad. All are really good. The cookies that they give you with your meal are addictive. Very friendly staff. This location is also very clean. Plenty of seating. Plenty of parking.

I was intrigued by Chick'n Broth when I came across it on Yelp - and the reviews extolling the…read morevirtues of their Pho Ga. I came in for a lunch time visit on a weekday. Unfortunately, my experience was much different. Pho Ga is my fave and go to Pho - and so I ordered a bowl of it. When the bowl was delivered to my table - I was surprised at the color of the broth - it was close to "clear." I tasted it before adding anything - and it had very little chicken flavor - and it had an overwhelming flavor of Cilantro. Now I love Cilantro - and I use it a lot in cooking - but this was to much. I did not specify white meat only - which perhaps I should have - as most of the dark pieces of chicken were overly chewy - whereas the white pieces of chicken were very tender. The noodles were very velvety. The plate of aromatics was fresh - but there were no Jalapeño slices on the plate. I added everything to the bowl - which did little for the broth's flavor profile. I also added a good bit of Sriracha sauce to the broth (and individual bites) in an attempt to impart some flavor. I ended up not finishing the bowl as I was disappointed in the whole thing. I went to pay my bill - the gentleman behind the counter asked how my Pho was - and I related to him my opinion of the chicken broth. He nodded and apologized. Paid with Apple Pay. Service was good. Better places IMO in Eden Center for Pho Ga. #ChicknBroth

Extremely poor business practice -…read more Why post your hours of operation when you don't adhere to them? Definitely does not respect their potential customer/patron's time - very inconsiderate. +does not adhere to their hours of operation

I love Spin Pollo! The chicken is perfectly cooked with amazing flavor. The sides are good and…read moreportions are generous. Highly recommended. Service was excellent. Ambiance was nice.

I really appreciated that the tables were clean, at least when i was there, and that the bathroom…read morewas clean. It's not easy to keep a bathroom as clean as this place did in this area. The way it looked and felt 4/5. The aroma of the food being cooked was amazing. The orders being picked up look great. Unfortunately I did not try a lot on their menu so I can't really comment BUT I did try their Empanadas! Let me say that their pricing feel like 2018. Three of them has me so stuffed that I slept for hours! The simplicity of this empanada made it feel great for a quick snack.Some places try to add TO much. I will be back for more empanadas and I plan to try their chicken as well. I got 4 empanadas that day. I do want to say one came out burnt and crispy! But it was closing time so I cannot complain. 3.8/5 Empanadas!