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Chau's Cafe

3.8 (242 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese
Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Taro Smoothie
Lyn L.

Our favorite Chinese takeout doesn't disappoint. The food is always hot. The portions are plentiful. Kung Pao beef is so tender and the veggies are crunchy. Their fried rice is a huge take our container. Online ordering is so easy. I often customize my meals because of my pickiness. The place has a small eat in dining area. It's very clean. There's a huge ordering screen.

Two 2 Piece Vegetable Spring Rolls
Brenda P.

This has become my go-to for Chinese food. The staff is incredibly kind from the second you walk through the door. I love that the portions are "just right"--decent sized without being overwhelming like most places. Plus, if you dine in, the food is out in 5-7 minutes. Super fast! Also, the restaurant and bathrooms are always clean.

Wonton Soup
Jared H.

Overall this is a solid Chinese restaurant for Loudoun county. I prefer white meat chicken with dishes such as general tso's or sesame chicken. While they couldn't do fried white meat chicken, they were accommodating and used the steamed chicken and put the sauce on it. It was good chicken and the general tso's sauce was tasty. The fried rice only had egg in it, I would've preferred some vegetables too. The wonton soup was good and the dumplings in it were solid. The beef rolls were not my thing. I was expecting more of a fried egg roll but these are really just beef spring rolls. They are definitely packed with a lot of beef. I would come back and try other dishes.

Receipt of dinner
Cynthia O.

Had this delivered for dinner tonight. We have eight here before and it was no good, but we wanted to give it another go. The service wasn't great, the girl I spoke with was very short and did not listen when she was asking me questions in regards to an item that I had selected. Since it was a delivery I don't have many thoughts on ambience, but I'm sure it was OK. The food however, was terrible. The hot and sour soup tasted like day old water and so did the dumpling sauce. The miso soup looked old and stagnant. Crab Rangoon's were overcooked.

Spicy Beef with Dry Chili
Joann M.

Haven't been here since covid started... they switched to a ALL self service but they do have seating do you can eat in... a very extensive menu Our lunch was shrimp egg rolls, spicy beef with dry chili, and veggie lomain.... The egg roll was nice... hubby hates the small packets of condiments and not thrilled with this mustard that's more hot than mustardy ... but what we have do he mixed up his sauce The spicy beef with dried chili was surprisingly fabulous... very tender... lots of different peppers with a nice burn. Lomein was nice with lots of veggies We went back and forth on the eating of 4 or 5.... Hubby commented with no table service... plates... basically eating in but served like takeout ... and the little packets he hates takes them to a 4!

Arleen C.

I took a bite into the chicken and felt something hard. It was an open staple. They didn't even give us a full refund on the order.

Taiwanese
Joyce P.

I went here on a Sunday and I was the only dine in customer at the time. I was craving for this specific food (please refer to my picture, I forgot to ask what it's called ) it came with rice. Although I like Yen's better but this was close. It satisfied my craving. They give a big portion and the pricing was good. It's worth the try and I think they have a lot of food food and drink to offer.

After shopping in the outlet, we were searching for some quick dining alternatives. Then we discovered this undiscovered gem. The surroundings are really hygienic. Additionally, they have a high chair for our toddler. We had an excellent time all around. I will definitely return.

Kids chicken Lo Mein without veg.
Alan C.

Drunken noodles were excellent!! The shrimps were fresh and noodles were cooked to perfection. Just the right amount of spiciness. Highly recommend the drunken noodles. The owner stated they will start serving Xiao Long Bao soon. It will be the first restaurant to offer Xiao Long Bao in the Ashburn area. Looking forward to try some authentic Xiao Long Bao. Very excited!!

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Very good and fast delivery!!! Will order from Chau's again!

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Better than most casual Chinese restaurants in the area

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Very good Chinese food! I've always been impressed with their fast delivery. Can't go wrong with Chau's!

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Chau's cafe is a wonderful restaurant with the nicest staff! The crab rangoon is exquisite and the fried rice is absolutely perfect.

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They're amazing! I order delivery atleast once a week and I've never had bad food or have to wait too long.

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Fasted delivery around! Good Food, good prices. SOLID 4

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Fantastic! We have been looking for a good Chinese place. This it it!!!!! Delicious, fast, and kind owner.

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