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    Chili Wok

    4.0 (146 reviews)
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    Dried Cauliflower!  Our favorite dish.
    Gilbert G.

    My wife, two sons (20 yrs, 18 yrs), and I visited Chili Work for authentic Szechuan cuisine on a Saturday (5:45pm) in late May 2026. This place has a robust take-out business (DoorDash drivers running in and out). It's great for foodies, but also a noisy place (not ideal for a first date). Free parking is easy in a strip mall lot in downtown Vienna between the CVS and Giant. On the plus side, it has authentic Szechuan-style dishes, including dried cauliflower (savory blend of flavors with a hint of peppercorn), the baby bok choy with tofu skins (to enjoy and refresh the palate), Lazi Chicken (fried chicken bits with peppercorn), and stir-fry green beans. My sons devoured the Lazi Chicken dish and wished that it had more chicken chunks. Small bowls of white rice are included. They also have American-style Chinese food (e.g., kung-pao chicken) but we only ordered a small number of Szechuan-style dishes. On the minus side, it's a tiny space with a limited number of tables (most accommodate up to 4 people). Noise level is high, but maybe that was because it was Saturday night. Overall, we'll continue to order takeout from this place! But we may visit again during off-peak hours.

    Mala Dry Pot with chicken-- very good and not that spicy
    Annie S.

    Delicious Chinese food! The double cooked pork and dry mala hot pot with chicken were both great. I can't wait to return to try more.

    Mongolian 蒙古系列
    Stacey V.

    We stopped in for lunch small place but very busy lots of people picking up take out but also the restaurant was full too. Food was delicious and staff was very friendly. Place was clean menus are hanging in the window of restaurant so you can check it out before going in. Located in a strip mall

    Stir fried Lamb with Onions
    Elaine C.

    Chili Wok is a fairly small Chinese restaurant, but it's definitely authentic! Dishes are done well and come out extremely quick. I highly recommend the stir fried lamb with onions and the sweet and sour spare ribs. If you're into spicy and mala (numbing flavor), try out the wuhan sesame noodles and mapo tofu. I found the noodles and stir fry to be the slightest bit salty, but it's so comforting to eat with plain white rice. Great value for menu prices!

    Pickled Cabbage Fish Soup 酸菜鱼
    Jazlene G.

    Definitely a small, hole-in-the-wall restaurant, and for a Sunday night, it was busy. I don't really recommend the place for larger groups, as it looks like they can only really accomodate one large group at a time. We called ahead for our group of 8, but unfortunately that did not secure a table for us.. My favorites were the beef chow fun, the pickled cabbage fish soup, and some hot jasmine green tea! The chow fun reminded me of a less sweet pad see ew and the sour fish soup reminded me of sinigang! We also ordered the sweet/sour short ribs, ganghood fried chicken, and stir fried four seasons veggies. The short ribs and fried chicken portions were a lot smaller than expected, and didn't taste really freshly cooked.

    Lazi Chicken
    Khoa P.

    tl;dr: This Sichuan restaurant in Vienna has a lot of great options to choose from, including dishes that can be made gluten-free. I've been wanting to try Chili Wok for a long time now, and I finally stopped by for dinner. Chili Wok specializes in Sichuan food, and they have an extensive menu. One cool thing is that they have several items that are already gluten-free. If you would like to make an item gluten-free, that is also possible. I tried a little bit of everything here: - Chili Pork Dumplings - Some of the best that I've had! These weren't just dumplings sitting oil, this oil was delicious and flavorful. They were the perfect spice level. - Lazi Chicken - This is a spicy/peppery deep fried chicken. It was good, although I wish the pieces were slightly bigger. Great for sharing. - Mala Dry Hot Pot -- Spicy and delicious! Do you like the mouth numbing taste of Sichuan peppercorns? If so, you will love this. Overall, Chili Wok is a great choice for Sichuan-style Chinese food. Whether you choose to dine-in or get take-out, you're in a good meal! Ambiance: The restaurant is nicely decorated, and there are several tables if you choose to dine-in (probably would advise no more than 4 or so people.) Parking: There is a big parking lot in the shopping center. Parking is super easy.

    Wuhan Sesame Noodle 热干面
    Emily Joy B.

    This small restaurant is quaint but the taste of the food is completely packed full of flavor. We had the dumplings, mala dry pot and the golden crispy mountain. Each item was served quickly and so delicious. I'm salivating just thinking about when I can go back to eat here again.

    Lazi Chicken 辣子鸡 Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce 鱼香茄子 Mala Dry Pot 麻辣香锅 Hot and Sour Soup 酸辣汤
    Blossom C.

    Was craving some Chinese food the other night and was recommended to give this one a try. Located in the plaza across from Bruster's in Vienna and was not sure what to expect. Initially, I thought it was a sit down restaurant but it was a mix of the typical carry out with a few tables for sit down style. We walked in and the tables were all full and placed our order. The staff was very pleasant and helpful even helping us make a decision. We were told it would take 15 mins which was very fast service. When we got home, the food was still very hot and omg it was delicious. The eggplant dish was not overly oily and the eggplant still had bite. The lazi chicken was very crispy and definitely packed a punch. The mala dry pot was a nice mix of veggies and they were very generous with the fish. We had it the next day for lunch and everything reheated well. Will definitely be going back!!

    J E.

    I was in the area and came in for take out to enjoy for lunch the next day at home. I live in an area that doesn't have very much in the way of ethnic joints, so anytime I'm in the Northern VA area, I try to grab something to bring home and enjoy for dinner or lunch the next day. I used Toast to place my order and simply went in to pick it up and it was ready on time for my arrival. I re-heated what I got in the microwave oven and that didn't take long and it tasted great. I got their cumin beef and their long pepper chicken. Both had the correct, and diverse flavors I enjoy from "non-American-style" Chinese joints. The heat level was also perfect; nice & spicy!! The textures of the proteins were spot on. The amount of seasonings and everything were great too. Definitely would return!

    Benjamin R.

    Love this place! I ordered takeout and was genuinely impressed with how good the food was! The mapo tofu, beef chow fun, and chicken were all so tasty. The only dish I wouldn't get again is the crab rangoon

    Cumin with Lamb
    Ailun H.

    I heard from a reliable source that Chili Wok is the best Sichuan-style cuisine in Nova, so a few friends and I grabbed dinner here this past Thursday. The interior is set up similar to a cafeteria style with the register in the back. We saw multiple groups come in and out for pick-up orders. Overall, not a whole lot of frills, but a clean space. LAZI CHICKEN - 18 My friend insisted on getting the Lazi Chicken which ended up being a huge hit. Each bite of chicken was perfectly fried and crispy with so much aromatics and spice that created a satisfying, numbing feeling. Some pieces were mainly breading and not a whole lot of chicken. However, it wasn't too spicy. STIR-FRIED BABY BOK CHOY WITH GARLIC - 15 The bok choy was very garlicky and the texture was perfect. The veggies were fresh and stir-fried with the right heat and time. Nothing else to say here. It is a good cleansing option when the other three entrees contained more of the spice and flavor. CUMIN WITH LAMB - 18 The cumin had a smoky, savory flavor that had the perfect amount of mala mixed in. This one had more a numbing aftertaste. The lamb was tender and contained all the stir-fried and cumin flavors. The garnish on the side added additional aromatics and flavors. The cumin lamb is a classic Sichuan dish and it was done well here. PICKLED CABBAGE FISH SOUP - 25 This came in a large white ceramic bowl filled with milky-colored soup, generous amount of flounder fish, pickled cabbage, mushrooms, tofu skin, bean sprouts, vermicelli, lotus roots, and a whole bunch of garnish. The soup was creamy and savory, lightly sour and spicy. It went well with the fish, which was perfectly soft. The other toppings were great additions. This was my favorite entree out of four and I would highly recommend. It's also not too spicy (or at all spicy). The entrees we got were not as spicy as we expected, but I'm also OK with that because I'm not great with mala spice. If you want it spicy, I would ask for more. The food was good and flavorful, and I'm glad I found a reliable Sichuan option in the area without having to drive to Rockville.

    Spicy dry pot with beef. You can't tell here but there is a lot of beef!
    Tina L.

    Still my favorite authentic Chinese food in the area. My go to are the spicy dry pot with beef, spicy beef or fish, and the duck blood intestine (I replace the intestine with fish or beef). If you add some extra protein and it should last you 2-3 meals. At the end I also use the flavorful leftover sauce and add my own ingredients to and make another meal out of it. I ordered the spicy dry pot with extra beef tonight, and want to note that they are generous with the beef. My 8 year daughter loves eating the beef too (dipped in hot water to tone down the spiciness).

    Hot Chili Pork Dumplings (8pc) 红油水饺
    Yutao Z.

    This was a pleasant surprise! I didn't expect much from such a small spot, but everything we ordered was genuinely tasty. We had: * Mala hotpot (lamb) -- generous portion, great flavor, and tender lamb. I also loved the variety of ingredients. * Dumplings in chili sauce -- savory pork filling with al dente wrappers; a solid, satisfying dish. * Cilantro and fish spring roll -- creative and delicate in flavor; nicely done. * Wood ear salad -- balanced soy-vinegar dressing with good texture. Attentive service and a clean interior. I'd happily come back.

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    Delicious food! Great variety. Great for quick take out. Spicy dishes are actually spicy.

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    Yummy Mongolian beef! Great value on the lunch menu. Fast service. Convenient location.

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    Great sichuan food in DMV area with reasonable prices. The dinning area is small, but they serve food fast.

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