Mandarin was brought to my attention through a Yelp newsletter that discussed places to eat in…read moreReston. We had never heard of Mandarin before that. I looked at the reviews, which are mixed, with some who really like the food but some who were naysayers. Still, we thought it was worth a try. One thing mentioned in a review is that there are currently only two tables in the place. Thus, we were glad to discover that they work with DoorDash. We placed an order this past Sunday. We ordered two hot and sour soups, one order of chicken with snow peas and one order of spicy chicken with garlic sauce. As an aside, rice comes with each entree. We didn't know that so we had ordered one side of rice. As for the food, the portions are large. We got two meals out of them. We were pleasantly surprised by the food. The chicken with snow peas was a mild dish that came with an abundance of white meat chicken and a generous amount of snow peas. The snow peas had a nice crunch to them. The chicken with garlic sauce was mildly spicy and contained white meat chicken, sliced onions, and sliced celery. It reminded me of the same dish I had many years ago: same ingredients, same taste. My husband enjoyed his chicken dish. The hot and sour soup was okay. We've had better, but we've also had worse. If you like button mushrooms, they put a lot of them in this soup. We decided that we would order from them again.

Honestly the worst place ever. I paid for chicken and broccoli, broccoli well done(mushy). What I…read moregot was double cooked, DRY chicken and broccoli. Called them up to voice my concern, food isn't cheap right? I was given a bullshit answer "you need to come here and speak to blah blah" "I'll take your name and phone number but I'm not 100% the owner or manager will call you back" what the ??? Not sure anyone is going to call me back or wait the best one yet "I need to come in and speak to someone about the crappy food I paid for" I can't. I know this is probably one of the most decent places in Reston, but listen...I would drive anywhere and happily give my hard working money elsewhere.

I came on a Monday afternoon and I ordered the duo platter with two sides ($17) and choose brisket,…read moresausage , collard greens , and chili mac. The brisket was on the thinly sliced side but was quite moist and seasoned well. Some of the slices I got were straight fat however. How there was still a surprisingly good portion of decent brisket for what you paid for. The sausage was good and about average for a bbq spot. Collard green and chili mac were fairly decent. The corn bread was a very big portion but very dry and hard. Staff were very kind and efficient in making our plates. Overall a fairly priced BBQ spot with a slightly above average portion to cost ratio. Food(50%): 6.6 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 7.5 Overall: 6.9/10

This spot is convenient for me and gets the job done if I'm really craving bbq but it's also not…read morethe best or a standout in any way. Their portions are decent but the quality of the meats are just alright - usually more on the fatty side, and sometimes too dry. I do like their sauces and I also don't mind the sides either. The service has never been bad and the food usually comes out pretty quick.

Best Chinese food in the area. Also best priced. A little rough with the parking area. Place is…read moresmall but also great service.

Food here is serviceable for a quick bite at a Chinese restaurant. Is it something over the top…read morethat I will crave for and come back to? Not quite. But it was nice to have freshly cooked General Tsos served when ordered at lunch time as opposed the stuff that's just sitting out on a burner waiting to be served We decided to eat in the restaurant and the lady was kind, took our orders quickly and the food came out in reasonable time. Ambiance of the place is close to rinky dink restaurant, but still clean. Mostly people order take out here. Not SO much seating inside so large parties won't fit too easily. Think parties of 4 or less to be more precise.

BLUF: The food is always hot & fresh. Decent quality of meat. Not too greasy. It's tasty in a local…read morejoint kinda way but the flavors certainly don't leave lasting impressions. Satisfies the Chinese food cravings for sure. Warm & welcoming atmosphere...not so much. I don't want to fault one of my go-to Chinese food joints because the economy sucks. Everyone & everything has been affected during these chaotic & unreliable times. Small biz restaurants gotta save where they can just like everyone else to stay alive. I look forward to the day when this restaurant can go back to good-sized portions with a satisfying amount of meat & vegetables rather than having to really scale down. Been coming here for years and it's still in the rotation despite the downgrade in value currently. Being able to count the number of meat pieces on one hand and the number of veggies on the other is disheartening. A container filled with steamed rice & sauce instead of meat & veggies is disappointing and expensive. I've never found Wong Kok to fall into the category of "greasy Chinese food." That's a definite plus. While the lunch specials are generally still an ok deal during this horrible economy, be prepared to spend and not receive quite the return you once were used to getting from your fav Chinese food joint. Even the fortune cookies have shrunk about 20% in size! Worth the drive? Yes, because the food has always been hot & fresh and tastes pretty good. The meat quality remains decent- not fatty, gristly, or just scraps. And, yes, because I want to keep my local Chinese food go-to in biz.

I love this place. I work down the street (kinda) and I've ordered their orange chicken, their…read morefried rice, fried wontons with pork, egg rolls and spring rolls, wonton soup and egg soup, they never disappoint. Never late. And they also send you a picture of your food once it is delivered (you must be close enough and you must order more than their requirement so they can deliver). But I love this place I'm so glad to be back HAHA The only thing negative I would say is one time I tried to order a soup over the phone so it could be ready when I got there since I was going to pick up instead of ask them to deliver and the man who answered the phone was like "You don't need to order this over the phone it's already ready for you" in like a rude way but hey we all have our days and he's right because like I said they're never late and they're always prepared. LOVE THIS PLACE if I could give 10 stars I would!

This is my go-to-spot for some good viet food! Broth is amazingly good. I love the variety they…read moreoffer! I have came here a handful of times and no dish has not disappointed! This place is located in where TeaDM is, just fyi. We're tried the Banh Mi (which comes in beef broth on the side), Garlic Steak on rice, Beef Pho. ALL GOOD. I just love this spot. hands down my favorite viet place. If you were to ask me "hey lets get Viet food", I will not hesitate and bring you here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! such a hidden gem.

Bon Me Shack wasn't the easiest place to find, but it's definitely worth knowing about. It's tucked…read moreinside TeaDM, so don't waste time looking for a storefront, just head into TeaDM and you'll find the Bon Me Shack counter. Ordering is quick and easy through the iPad, and I went with the Beef Perfect Bowl over rice. The portion alone impressed me. It came piled high with grilled beef, fresh greens, rice, and even an egg roll, making it feel like a complete meal rather than just a rice bowl. The beef was flavorful, the vegetables added a nice freshness, and while I'm trying to cut back on carbs, I have to admit the sticky rice soaked up all the savory sauce and was hard to stop eating. The only thing I would do differently next time is ask for jalapeños or another spicy topping. I like my food with a little more heat, and I think that extra kick would have taken the bowl to the next level. There are a handful of tables if you want to eat there, but I grabbed mine to go. Hidden gem is an overused phrase, but in this case it actually fits. Generous portions, solid flavors, and reasonable prices for this day and age.

The service feels like family taking care of you and anything you ask for they provide always. The…read morefood is always a 10 out of 10, love working in this area just for the food.

We stopped by Sumac in Aldie for dinner and were seated right away since we arrived close to…read moreclosing time. The restaurant was quiet, which made for a relaxed dining experience. We ordered the seafood pancake and the tofu stew with kimchi, both served with rice and a selection of banchan. The seafood pancake was easily the highlight of the meal, packed with generous amounts of seafood and cooked beautifully. It was flavorful, crispy, and definitely something we'd order again. The tofu stew, however, was just average. It was comforting, but we've had much better versions elsewhere, both in flavor and depth. Overall, the service was quick, the atmosphere was peaceful, and the seafood pancake made the visit worthwhile. I'd come back for that, but the stew left a bit to be desired.

My gawd, this was the most authentic KFC (Korean fried chicken) we had in more than a year! Our…read morefirst visit was a knockout from start to finish. Staff was friendly and the ambience, dominated by the scent of cooking oil and fried chicken, immediately got us in the mood to devour the whole chicken with mild sweet and spicy sauce. Their chicken was a crispy perfection, and the sauce was pretty authentic and I've got no complaints. The only question is, when will we go back?

OG Korean Fried Chicken of NoVa! Love the original fried chicken with the sauces on the side. The…read moreinside is very small and limited seating space so it's not friendly for large parties but it's worth ordering take out from here and taking it back to share with everyone! So crispy, juicy, & great breading

Chinese food is my favorite food. I have visited hundreds of chinese restaurants in the área…read more I have the experience to say that Hunan Café the one in Herndon is the best of the :Hunan Cafe " chain or franchise. Impecable clean, the ladies at frontal desde are welll mannered and cordial and the food is very taste. If you want to eat there, they serve you in China bowls and real forks or chop stiks. Food is really good and outstanding carry out outservice service . I will come back after work.

No MSG Chinese food, which sounds nice for those who are sensitive/allergic to it. However, the…read moreflavors are bland and could benefit from MSG or at least some salt. The noodle and rice combination gets a bit soggy from the oil. Mooshu pork was a bit flavorless but still satisfying portion wise. Came with some fortune cookies which are nice. It's an okay Chinese spot for me, nothing particularly special, but good for when you want a reasonably priced dinner.