I came seeking something easy on the stomach, but good on the tastebuds. I landed a lightly…read moreseasoned tofu dish with a mouthwatering onion and pepper flavor, and a convincingly decadent chocolate cake. Plenty of other options were available for when I get my tolerance for spicy food back, as the place leans Szechuan. Takeout was an efficient process even though they did not take online payments; I just paid when I got there. The location is a bit past the airport, which is probably a better place to look for Chinese food than most of downtown DC.

I've found Cheng's to be a reliable go-to when I am craving good Chinese food. Their portions are…read moregenerous, and many dishes are packed with bold flavor and freshness, whether you are in the mood for something spicy, savory, or mild. You get good food at reasonable prices. Some of my favorites include Crispy Shredded Beef in Spicy Sauce, Fried Chicken Nuggets with Basil (a Taiwanese native favorite), and Wrinkled String Beans. Crispy Shrimp with Honey Walnuts is also really good. They offer a wide variety from stir-fries and noodle dishes to seafood, pork, beef, and vegetarian/vegan-friendly options. The kitchen is very accommodating. If you want milder spice, less oil, or custom tweaks, they seem pretty open to it. Because it's not one of those fancy places, the vibe stays relaxed and unpretentious, which I personally like. It's nice for families, friends, or a simple meal out without fuss. I also like to order take-out. :)

First impression? Run!…read more Here's the deal. At dinner time there wasn't a single soul in the dining room. And from the looks of things, Szechuan Restaurant hasn't actually sat anyone at a dinner table in quite a while. Maybe at lunch. That's surprising, because the restaurant is located within easy walking distance of several motels. But being adventurous, we decided to place an order. The buffet? Nope. Ignore the signs. The hibachi grill buffet? Nope. You can order hibachi, but forget any buffets. So, we ordered a bunch of items to take back to our room. Our starter, Hot and sour soup was a "never again". Dishwater has more flavor. But the other dishes were quite tasty, if you don't mind a little oil. But white rice can easily soak that up. Our shrimp and vegetables came with a variety of crisp veggies and huge shrimp. Nothing skimpy here. The chicken lo mein was also very good. Large pieces of chicken and noodles. The beef & scallops was a 50/50 deal. The beef was very good. The scallops were clearly not fresh and had a peculiar flavor. I'm hoping for the best. All in all, large portions, and decent food. Served up nice and hot-fresh from the wok. I just found the flavors very bland. We asked for spicy Szechuan and on a scale of 1-5, it barely cleared 1/2. Same with shrimp and veggies. They must do a heck of an online and delivery business. And be sure to pass on the scallops.

The Worst Ever, greasy and no chicken!! do not order here!!! Grease, grease , grease NOt GOOD…read moreAND no AND i MEAN no CHICKEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had quite a few folks jump in my inbox about this spot in Waldorf. So I packed my bags, & took…read morethe flight, got there, & went in!! Some said it was good, others said different...Let's Go see what it's hitting on!! . Where I am: @szechuangarden . Location Reviewed: 11149 Mall Circle Dr., Waldorf M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Drinks ($3.50 for a refillable sweet tea, $10.50 for a virgin strawberry daiquiri). STAMP that tasty, sweet, daiquiri, & the tea was DELICIOUS! . LIKE THAT *Lunch Special* Their Mandarin Combo ($13.95 with chicken, beef, shrimp, broccoli, peppers, fried rice, a spring roll, sweet n sour sauce, & mustard sauce). I wasn't mad at this meal at all. Healthy tasting shrimp, chicken, & beef, & everything was nicely seasoned!! STAMP!! Shrimp Tempura ($8.50 lightly battered & fried shrimp). Well fried , crispy, & actually tasty!! STAMP!! Shrimp Toast ($10.95 a buttery fried toast with shrimp inside). This too was tasty, nicely fried, & good!! STAMP!! Their Cho Cho ($12.95 skewered beef that you sear at the table). Once I seared these sticks, & the edges got caramelized...STAMP!! DELICIOUS. Their Hot & Sour Soup ($4.95 with mushrooms, & whisked eggs). This dish was a tad bit lackluster, I needed some spicer flavoring in this. LIKE THAT! Shrimp Egg Foo Young ($17.95). Aesthetically different from what I've seen! They battered the egg, & fried it!! Thick, crunchy, different, & pretty tasty!! DECENT. Their Chicken Lo Mein ($14.95 Lo Mein noodles with chunks of chicken). I needed this dish to have a tad bit more flavor. STAMP!! Their Beef in Black Pepper Sauce ($21.95 sliced, & fried flank steak with peppers, onions, & a hot n spicy black pepper sauce). Surprisingly good!! A non chewy flank steak, spicy, savory, & outright tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: The appetizers HIT! Accessibility: This spot is wheelchair friendly, & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

First off I want to start off by saying the staff here was incredible. I was with my family and did…read morenot have the opportunity to get names, but every single staff member I saw was working hard, diligently, and with haste. Our server immediately greeted us with a great big smile, she took our drink orders and described some of the drinks to us. We put in an order for 2 spring rolls and 2 eggs rolls which were to die for. Perfectly crunchy, crispy, and full of flavor with great dipping sauce! They came out piping hot and delicious. I also got egg drop soup which simply cannot be beat. The soup was not too thick and not too thin or watery. The green onions were fresh. The crisped wontons had just the right amount of crunch. Together the dish was savory and delightfully flavorful. Now, my guest can often be difficult to please (as food must be extremely specific), but it's not ever usually a problem that a "good restaurant" can't handle. They handled it perfectly. We got the chicken with two winter veg, no sauce or mushrooms and add water chestnuts. It came out exactly that way. Perfect. Not only perfect but steamed to perfection. I also got the chicken w winter veggies--with sauce-- which is a brown gravy. What can I say OTHER than it was also perfect!! The meat was cooked to tender, not dry. The veggies were bright and deliciously tender, but still had a gentle crunch (the ultimate dish style!). My husband got the orange chicken and the spice was absolutely divine. The orange chicken sauce was pungent and sweet. If you like heat, this one is for you!! The chicken was crispy under the layer of aromatic, REAL orange flavored sauce. My other guest got the Mandarin combination plate, which featured a host of veggies, surf and turf meats, and a spicy brown sauce on top. Again, meat and veg cooked to perfect tenderness, with the veggies snapping and crunching just enough but tender enough to enjoy. Drinks were a teapot for the table (which may have been a bit strong for my guests, but I drank it!) A coconut punch (non alcoholic), which is a virgin iced Pina Colada. I didn't expect that, but I still guzzled it down. It came in a parrot glass, too!! So fun!! The rest of the table got coke and tea and were just as good. (Yes I tried everything). And we came here because we've been seeing their really amazing TikToks and want to contribute to bringing this WONDERFUL restaurant back into the folds of the community and wrap them in support. I'd give them 10 stars if I could.

This is my FAVORITE Asian restaurant anywhere. The service and food is impeccable. The portions…read moreare very generous and made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. The menu is filled with lots of varied choices, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai dishes. And to top it all off, the cost of this delicious food is VERY reasonable. Today, for lunch, I ordered Mongolian Beef, accompanied by hot and sour soup, which was perfectly seasoned and balanced, a spring roll, and rice. I had enough to take home left after consuming enough to be satisfied. I recommend that you make Modern Asia your "go-to" Asian restaurant.

Yesterday was busy, and neither Spousal Unit or I wanted to cook. We decided to order delivery…read morefrom Modern Asia; good choice! SU ordered Kung Pao Shrimp, her "go-to" and every Asian restaurant, and compares each one to China Garden's version. Her verdict: Modern Asia's was "OK", and she told me I could eat the leftovers for my lunch. I did. My verdict was the same: OK, but nothing to write home to Mother about. (My comparison, BTW, is to a restaurant we enjoyed in Ithaca New York that made Kung Pao with peppers that would flay your face from the inside if you dared to eat one. Modern Asia's didn't even tickle, making it a let down). I ordered Seafood Combination Chinese Yellow Curry, a new dish for me. It was yummy. Described as one-pepper spicy on the menu, it had less heat than the Kung Pao, but the curry sauce had layers of flavor. It featured shrimp, scallops, and calmari plus a wonderful mix of peppers, onions, and other veg. All were nicely (crisply) cooked, even taking into account the Door Dash delivery time. I really enjoyed it. Next time I may ask for a bit more heat, but as it is, I hoovered up every morsel. Try it - you'll like it!

Lee was amazing! It's all about greeting and getting to know your customers. I started with their…read moresteamed dumplings. 10 out of 10 for me. Made fresh and steamed to perfection. Thin outer layer, unlike others that are too thick and gummy. Theirs was thin and the filling was tasty. The dipping sauce was the right tang and sweetness. I asked for some hot chili oil which they make in house as well. On to the main dish. I went with the Ginger Shrimp. The sauce was delicious with the right amount of ginger - not overpowered. It came with a side of rice. The shrimp was very large and cooked just right. Tender and juicy. It also had onion and peppers. I highly recommend these dishes.

I've been looking for good Chinese takeout close by since we moved here. I will have to keep…read morelooking. Meat is very dried out. Fried rice is a weird color and bland. Spare ribs coated in some heavily dyed red sauce. Very disappointed! So far Chinatown is still the BEST but not convenient location for us.

I got food poisoning from the egg fu young....Please be aware....I was sick for two days, vomiting…read more If I notify them, they'll deny it....So.....just be careful.....

I had the Lo Main and it was good. Reasonable price The young lady who helped me was very nice and…read moreit would eat here often. Good spot and Friendly serve

I went originally for a yelp event but I keep coming back! The Dan Dan noodles are just so yummy…read more The dumplings are also a must! Nice kick and very fresh and flavorful. I would try something new but these dishes just impress me every time. Def recommend!

Amazing. This place. Small, not a lot of seating. Who cares?!? The food is absolutely insane. I've…read morebeen to China, twice. This is authentic Chinese cuisine done right. Now the name is apt - if you want it spicy, make sure your will is up to date because they'll bring the heat! We greatly enjoyed everything we ordered and the staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely heading back soon!

I'm not a negative review kind of guy, but when it sucks, it sucks…read more We usually visit once a month, and have not previously encountered a reason to complain. But today broke us. We walked in for lunch and it was busy, 10+ tables. It took a minute to be seated, no big deal, but we noticed immediately that the man seating us was also the ONLY employee on the floor. We watched as he made drinks, boba, pulled cases of Coke behind the counter, refilled water, and some 10 minutes later, finally made it over to take our order. We were very leery, but another employee suddenly appeared out of the back with the table settings and we were assured it was fine. We order and it takes about 10 more minutes just to get the broth. That starts BOILING before any of the meats, vegetables, or other items are delivered to the table. By this point we haven't eaten anything other than the complimentary peanuts and cucumbers, and we've been there a half-hour. My son's chicken arrives soon thereafter, and we finally receive the hot pot stuff. And that's the last we saw of the service team until he brought the check nearly 30 minutes later. We tried waving him down for refills, the other employee walked by and asked if we wanted a refill on the broths and then forgot about us. For an all-you-can-eat hot pot place, they sure can save a ton of money by never refilling your items, drinks, or broth. He brought out the check at nearly an hour later and I asked why he hadn't offered me a refill for any of the hot pot items. He apologized and then asked if I would be paying via card. I used the reward dollars we'd saved from previous visits because we don't think we'll be returning. Literally, absolutely zero inclination to serve us more food or even acknowledge that we were still hungry and hadn't seen him or any other staff after the initial table set. I removed the defaulted 22% tip HE selected on the credit card reader he brought to the table and asked for the manager. He said he'd be back, then disappeared to the kitchen immediately and didn't return for the 10 minutes we decided to wait. Another customer asked us if we'd visited before, and we told them we were monthly visitors, but this would likely be our last time. Another employee we hadn't seen the entire time we'd been there came to bus the table and we asked her if there were problems. She told us she couldn't talk about it, then hurried off to the back without even finishing our table. Most likely they were at least watching her, and would retaliate if she said anything out of line. A group walking in heard me complaining as we walked out, stopped me to ask what happened, then followed us back out the door. Can't recommend them anymore. Not sure what happened in the month since we were last there, but it's apparent it's not being managed actively. Short staffed is one issue, being poorly staffed by employees who don't care is a larger problem. Maybe new ownership and management is needed, if it continues like this, the corner will be vacant before too long. Sad, because this was a good place without having to drive to Falls Church. They could've cornered the market here in Ashburn.

We opted for the AYCE menu choosing the duo pot, sichuan spicy & pork bone broth, for $35/ adult…read more They have standard hot pot veggies/ protein options and a decent sauce bar with more unlimited sides, our fave being the seaweed salad! Broth was mediocre (moderately watered down, lacked flavor), fish filet was a huge miss (couldn't finish the small portion we received bc it had unpleasant texture/ chewy after cooked), some meat options were chewy (our fave was the fatty brisket), and some of the veggies didn't seem fresh (mushrooms were soft/ discolored). We still had a good dining experience with the items we did find tasty & trying out a new hot pot spot in the Loudon area! 3.5/5

authentic sichuan food with good portion and sustained quality over the last gew years.read more

Came here after a long day from a convention. My friends and I were hungry and wanted to give this…read morea try and it did not disappoint! Everything was so flavorful and was great! We had the Ma Po Tofu, chive dumplings, sesame chicken, and noodles and out of all of those, the noodles and Ma po tofu were our favorites! Service was quick and the restaurant was very spacious and accommodating.

I ordered the General Taos lunch special. The total was under $10 so I wasn't allowed to use a card…read moreto pay for the meal. The food was like a just passable meal. It came with fried rice and an egg roll. The fried rice was the type that you get in this type place. It was yellow and it had a few pieces of carrots and peas. I don't understand how they call it fried rice when it doesn't appear to be fried at all. The egg roll was a bit greasy but it had a good flavor. The chicken was the typical fried nuggets with the orange colored translucent sauce. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but if I were hungry and they were close I might try a different dish.

This was a good family run Asian restaurant but after management changed a few years ago, the food…read moreis now less flavorful and prepared with heavy sauces and oils. Nice atmosphere though.