Fantastic quick lunch spot for a reasonable price! Lunch portion of moo goo gai pan served for 2 meals (had leftovers) and also ordered 2 egg rolls for $10.02 exactly. Food was delicious and even with plenty of others in the restaurant, our group of five received our food within 10-15 minutes. Will be back! read more

The quest to find a decent Chinese restaurant around here has failed once again. I had a bad feeling about the place upon arrival, (the front door was held open by a pile of old phone books in 90 °F weather, which means they can't afford A/C). The place looks dingy, faded plastic menus behind the registers, walls that need repainting... We ordered the Kung Pao chicken from the lunch menu, and sweet and sour shrimp. According to someone's review, the Kung Pao chicken was supposed to be the best, better than 5 star restaurants. Boy, was I disappointed. I guess people really do have very different tastes. The first bite of chicken tasted stale, and the Kung Pao sauce was salty, not spicy, I could taste the sweet bean sauce they used to cover up the staleness of the meat. On to the sweet and sour shrimp... the sauce looked like fake blood. Poor hubby looked like he was eating a small animal in a bad horror movie. That sauce seemed redder than all other sweet and sour sauce I've ever seen, it was also thick and sticky. The batter was very generous, so even though you get 5 huge shrimps, they're pretty much just deep fried fluff. I was amazed though, this place was very busy during lunch hours. I think it's mainly due to the low prices. Or maybe I'm just too picky :/ read more

Went on an early Sunday afternoon and it was packed. Some customers waiting for one of the dozen or so tables. Certainly a good sign. I ordered the general tso chicken and the chicken noodles soup and it was very good. The general tso chicken had a nice fried texture and the sauce was one of the best I have had recently. Good sized portion and friendly service. I will be going back to China Chef as my go to for Chinese carry out. read more

The owners seems distracted and unprofessional. Food was sub-par. I ordered the lunch special beef and broccoli, which too much sauce. The menu specified that there was going to be fried rice, but in reality it was just flavored rice without any veggies or anything. I would not recommend this place. Complete joke. read more

I'm in love with the food here! My family's been eating here for years because it's literally some of the best chinese food you'll ever have (if you order the right dish). I'd recommend the general tsos chicken with light sauce, the salt & pepper shrimp, the kung pao chicken without peanuts, and the combination fried rice. Every dish comes out piping hot and like 2 minutes after I order! The owner, Linda, is also fabulous! She's the short, cute curly haired asian woman with a huge smile. She literally knows my order by heart and always asks about how my fam's doing. The restaurant gives off a very casual vibe but it's cute for a quick lunch. I've always loved the koi fish mural. I didn't know this for years, but Linda and her husband also have their first dollar earned hung up on the wall under the specials sign! Obviously I'm somewhat biased because I'm spending my time writing such a detailed review, but the food here is honestly great. Linda's so adorable and I felt like the negative reviews online don't reflect the restaurant well. Hope my review helps convince some people to give this restaurant a try! read more

I can't rate a place in 2017 higher than one store that has a lunch menu of six dollar items and a $10 minimum credit card order I get that merchant fees are high but it's a cost of doing business in 2017. People operate cashless Either negotiate with your bank to get a better rate or pass it on to the consumer. Credit cards are a fact of life now For the food it's mediocre at best but I ended up going to KFC after my second visit because they take credit cards read more

I've ordered from here several times, the food is ok, I usually get the orange chicken, and the chicken is extra crispy with decent quality chicken. I would recommend they make the chicken less crispy, and use better quality chicken. Service is quick and efficient. read more

I had to travel here to work for a week and of course needed a place to go eat besides my hotel restaurant. This place was recommended by the folks where I was working and rightfully so. Their food is very high quality and very reasonably priced. The staff was very friendly and I was comfortable eating there or getting takeout. I'll definitely be back!! read more

There is only one dish you need to get from this place. It has the best Kung Pao chicken I have ever had. Better than 5 star restaurants, better than what my mom has ever made. Been eating it for 10+ years and I have tried to imitate it to no avail. I don't know what it is about their Kung Pao chicken but they are able to get it so crispy and the sauce is amazing, not the soggy, soft, sweet crap you get from other "Americanized" Chinese restaurants. Must have something to do with the 15k BTU gas ranges. Also, ALWAYS order the lunch-sized portion. It's $6.25 and is a better value than the dinner portion. ALWAYS get steamed white rice, the fried rice is uh, eh, you know (old white rice turned into fried rice). General Tso's is way too sweet and syrupy. Singapore Rice Noodles are okay but need more curry powder. Sesame Chicken is ok but it also too sweet. read more

This is our family kitchen. If you want to enjoy a nice quick meal and avoid cooking and cleaning at your own kitchen, just come here.

I am shocked to see so many positive ratings, because this is the worst delivery experience I have ever had in my life. My boyfriend and I ordered our food online at 12:30pm, and didn't end up receiving it until after 2pm. We called an hour in to the wait wondering how long it would be, and even though it was extremely hard to understand anyone we came in contact with, we were able to gather that he was apparently on his way. Once he got to our complex at 2:05pm, he called but we couldn't understand a word he was saying so we had to go and walk through the complex to find him. We had ordered General Tzo's chicken, some kind of pork and shrimp dish, chicken lo mien, and crab ragoons. The General Tzo's chicken was decent, and was the only saving grace. The pork and shrimp tasted like it was cooked a week ago and pulled out for our order, the chicken lo mien had no flavor at all, and the crab ragoons were so rubbery I almost couldn't tear it with my teeth. I understand Saturday afternoons are probably busy for them, but there is no reason why we should have had to wait over an hour an a half (with no call letting us know it would take so long), only to have the worst tasting Chinese food either of us have ever had. Please, please, please read this review and take it in to consideration before deciding to go here, especially getting them to deliver to your house! read more

This is my family's go to local Chinese food. They have been open for as long as I remember and the food is very very consistent. Ordering by phone and picking up is incredibly easy. The ladies that work here are also very polite on the phone. Food is ready in about 10 minutes and piping hot. If you dine in, they have complimentary tea and water available. Try it, you won't be disappointed. read more

Everything about it was bad. Granted I had delivery and I feel that sometimes the food isn't as fresh; however, everything that was suppose to be moist was dry, everything that was suppose to be crispy was soggy and the food in general was bland. read more

My fiance and I have been coming here for years and this is, by far, the best place for Sesame beef and General Tso's chicken! The sauce is thick, the chicken is crispy, the beef is perfect, and the bite is spicy! I prefer to dine in because the chicken does lose its crispy-ness during the trip, but I love how they do deliver out to me! Although, it has been a while since I've dined here, it hasn't lost its flare, flavor, nor hospitality! read more

I have been going to this place for the past 10+ years. Excellent for carry out and for quick lunch/dinner. Chicken fried rice - best in the area, IMHO. read more

I will be generous and give this place 2 stars as I got my food to go and it may have congealed a bit on the five minute ride back to work. There was a large Asian clientele in the establishment, so I thought they may have it down, but what I got for General Tso's tasted like McNuggets in sweet-n-sour sauce with 1 red pepper flake mixed in. If I do return, I would eat there as the food that came out looked better than what I got. read more

Excellent fast chinese food and really fast service! We love the "Chow Foon Noodle" Beef, Chicken & Shrimp Combo! I try to eat here frequently when I am in Chantilly, VA area! Real friendly and not a lot of $ for the amount of food you receive! Yummy! read more

Love it. Kids love it. Food is hot and fresh. Don't know how it gets here so fast. For its type of restaurant, this is great! Need something more, well, gourmet? Try Otani (sit down) and bring your wallet. China Cafe is perfect for us. Kids like the General Tso's Chicken -- spicy or no spicy. And the crab rangoon is REALLY good. read more

If you love Kung Pao chicken with peanuts and red chili's this is the place for you. Too many Chinese restaurants add celery to this spicy dish; but China cafe get's it right. One of my favorites for Kung Pao Chicken and the loe mein, chicken vegetable, and chicken with garlic sauce are on point too!!! read more

The service sucks and the person on the phone is rude. Placed an order over the phone and was hung up on before the price was giving. Got the prices from the website and was charged something totally different! I WILL NEVER ORDER FROM THIS PLACE AGAIN!! If u enjoy overpriced Chinese's food this is your place. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. This place should be ashamed to call itself Chinese food. Nothing about my order was good. Sweet and sour chicken should taste like sweet and sour sauce not ketchup. Horrible.horrible food good luck eating here. read more

Had the General Tso's as it is one of my favorite Am/Ch dishes and my co worker go the Kung Pao chicken. Generous portions and a great flavor. I've had less quality at sit down places. China Cafe will get my business whenever I'm in the mood for carryout. Great Lunch Specials read more

Wow! Been back after several years and it is awesome had chicken fried rice tasted delicious! Will be back

China café just wasn't for me, but if you want decent food quick and affordable, you should visit this location. There is one dish that I would order from here repeatedly that is very reasonably priced and pretty tasty. However, I wouldn't recommend the General Tso or Beef w/ Broccoli. read more

Update: Their food has somehow gotten better. I never miss a chance when I'm visiting home to get their food. SO good.

Decent. Pretty good. I'd order from them again. I have better and worse. Kung Pao Chicken could have been a bit sweeter and spicier. It's a "breadier" chicken versus other Kung Pao Chickens. Shrimp rolls were pretty good, but I wasn't wild about the (un)sweet and sour packets (not restaurant/home made); they had little flavor. Normal amount of food. 2 dishes total and 2 rolls was ~$22.50. read more

I've been coming here over 15 years and always get the same thing. This review is for their General Tso's. It's the best I've ever had. The sauce they use mixed with their crispy chicken and white rice is a killer bite. I'll drive out of my way to go to this place just to get my General Tso's fix. read more

We ordered China Cafe for dinner last night and my family fell ill afterwards with intense GI issues all night. The food was greasy and our fried shrimp app was 90% dough and smelled of fish! The look and taste of the everything we ordered last night was disgusting. I've tried many Chinese take out in the area but China Cafe is by far the uncleanest. read more

One of the few places where you can still get your lunch for 6 bucks and not feel hungry after a couple of hours. Don't go for the ambience, just take out and eat at leisure. My favorites here Kung pao chicken(spicy) with out peanuts(all that munching hurts later), chicken fried rice(spicy). Tried other menu items did not like them because they were too chinese, but i see people eating everything there, must be nice. Price, quantity and decent quality. All in one place!!hard to find. read more

I was waiting for my food (first time at this place). I was looking in the big mirror on the side of the wall. When the lady was getting my rice, I saw her quickly grab a piece of my food WITH HER FINGERS and put it in her mouth. She thought I couldn't see but the mirror got her in plain view. I cannot believe what I saw. read more

Pretty good food...if they can take your order. Linda is great, but at least one of their employees makes it so hard to give an order over the phone. Tried to call in an order for delivery tonight but her (not Linda) lack of understanding English results in 15 to 20 minutes on the phone. Unfortunately, it is just easier to order from somewhere else. read more

Used to be our favorite chinese delivery place in Chantilly. Don't know what happened, but it has really gone down hill for us over the last 4-5 months. Wonder if they changed cooks...??? The hot and sour soup used to be fantastic, very flavorfull - now it tastes bland and oily. Same with the entree's we've ordered. Just doesn't seem the same as it used to be. read more

I have been going to this place for years. Usually order take out and they give huge portions! I usually order the udon and the kung pao chicken. The prices of their food is really amazing considering the portions you're given! My food usually comes out pretty quickly as well! Overall one of the better Chinese takeout restaurants in the area. read more

Ok. You're not going to get 5star food from a fast food Chinese place but this is not good at all. Look elsewhere as there are many Chinese takeout places to choose from. Will never order from here again. read more

Love the General Tso's Chicken and Beef Chow Fun. Definitely the best in the area.

Update: I found out recently that this restaurant is under new management, and I haven't been there since the changeover. The review above was for the previous restaurant. read more

Ordered today for lunch and was not disappointed at all! Delivery was very fast (about 15 minutes) and food was piping hot. Probably the best General Tso Chicken i've had to date. Will be ordering again. read more

Where have you been all my life? Whenever I crave Chinese food this place always comes to mind. China Cafe, you can do no wrong. Love you and your Sweet n Sour Chicken with your gorgeous fried rice and egg roll. read more

I love China Cafe. It has good food and service. It's great for casual dining too.

Great lunch-time value: large portions at a reasonable price. Most dishes are better than average and I agree, the kung pao is very good - no carrots or celery as filler and a decent amount of heat if you ask for it. Be sure to try the kung pao chicken and shrimp combo. read more