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    4.4 (66 reviews)

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    Roasted Tomato Soup & Crispy Mozzarella Balls
    Angel P.

    I was craving some tomato soup so I decided to try this place. I only got that and some crispy mozzarella balls. Here's what I liked about my experience: -my food was ready so quick -it satisfied my craving -the lady at the front counter was super friendly -pick your own seating / lots of options -W drink selection Here's what I didn't: -I know they're supposed to "fast casual" but the idea of having "servers" while having to pay at the front or at the table before you even get your food is just really confusing. -I was prompted to tip when placing my order thru scanning the qr code but the workers all completely ignored me :/ -gets very chilly since it's open concept style right by the exit doors -mid soup -I ordered "hot water" and I just got warmish glass water of water with no ice. I was very confused,am i missing something? I will be giving this place another chance again soon with a bigger meal but i didn't have a great time this go around.

    Cheesy Rosemary chicken is so good
    Janelle E.

    I am a huge fan of Gagawa. The cheesy rosemary chicken crispy onion rice, and broccoli slaw is my go-to order. My husband likes to try a different flavor chicken each time we go. And for his sides he gets the pesto pasta and mediterranean salad. I love how tender and juicy the chicken is. The flavor is always so good on the cheesy rosemary. The strawberry lemonade is really good too. If you want a straightforward, delicious and balanced meal, I highly recommend this place.

    Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Noodles and Salad
    Marc R.

    We were able to eat here during their opening week and availed of their Buy One Get One Free promo. It is located in the corner of Tysons Corner ground floor food court. The servers were kind and attentive and they kept the tables clean for every new diner. The noodles were surprisingly tasty and the portions were generous considering it was a fast casual restaurant. Their business model and menu is simple choose your chicken protein base with your choice of pasta or rice with greens. Healthy and filling.

    Gagawa Plate, Chef's Pan, Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Mediterranean Salad
    Jon T.

    Gagawa recently opened and I wanted to check it out before viewing a movie at AMC. Located on the first floor of Tyson's Food Court, Gagawa is right across from California Pizza Kitchen. Since it's an open area, you can pick from getting served by a waiter, sitting down at any table and ordering via QR code, or ordering through a touch screen. I opted to sit down and order via QR code, which made it easy. You can pay through your phone without having to get up or flagging someone down. I started off with ordering seasoned sprinkle cut potatoes, or just fries with zaatar seasoning. They were fried good and I had no issues finishing all of it. This left me on a good impression the rest of the food will be great too. I wanted to try what was recommended so I got the Chef's Pan Recipe, Pasta with Tomato Sauce, and Mediterranean salad. When the plate came out, it was long! I was honestly shocked by how much food you are getting for such an affordable price. The Chef's Pan recipe consisted of chicken thigh meat marinated to deliver a unique taste, with shallots, fresh mushrooms and peppers. Along side with the pasta and the Mediterranean salad, it was delicious and filling. I am in awe of how good this place is. I would come back for more since the food came out so quick. It makes sense of why they are such a renowned chain abroad!

    Casey Lyn B.

    This place looked intriguing to try. This is located in the bottom food court in Tysons mall. It is a sit in restaurant. Service was good, could be better. Ordered The Pit master and along side of the Three Musketeers Platter. Food was good. Affordably priced for some healthy food options. Would recommend if you want to eat something a bit healthier for a good price.

    Teri & Yaki with rice and broccoli slaw
    Maria F.

    Absolutely loved this gem of a place! Fresh, healthy options of Mediterranean (Turkish) flavor but also offering American faves like Teri Yaki. Appetizer Nazik was my favorite. Grill roasted eggplant flavor is strong and served with pita. The staff from the cashier to the servers and bus persons were so friendly. Hubby got the Teri Yaki with rice and broccoli slaw. You're given a choice of noddle or rice and salad or broccoli slaw. I got the grilled breast with cheese sauce. I shall return. Oh and btw I learned Gaga's means chicken head in Turkish (per the cashier) lol learned something new!

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    Burcin D.

    This is their first location in the US and we really liked everything We tried a lot. I think the prices are exceptional for the amount of food and the quality of the food that you are getting. The chickens were cooked to order and they're not frozen. The pasta or rice that comes with it were very flavorful. The starter trio was very crispy. I really loved the house made strawberry lemonade actually ordered twice. Ali nazik is a Turkish meze made from eggplant and yogurt. It was so tasty. Everything was a hit in my opinion. Very clean, service was very nice. It is spacious. Perfect after or during a long day of shopping. I highly recommend this place.

    Ali Nazik Chicken
    Mira R.

    The moment we entered the restaurant, the server greeted us and was very warm and helpful as he helped us navigate the menu for our first time visiting. We ordered the Ali Nazik chicken & la fiesta chicken with side of pesto pasta & salads. The interior has plentiful seating and is bright and colorful with ambient lighting. Servet B was very friendly and had such a positive demeanor. Will definitely come back!

    Jessica G.

    Delicious, super fresh food, incredibly friendly service and such an open, welcoming atmosphere. Everything felt thoughtful and well done--an easy place to love and one I'll definitely be returning to.

    Cheese rosemary chicken with pesto noodles.  I highly, highly recommend the cheesy rosemary!
    Keith A.

    Chicken Master Gagawa is new at the mall, we've been waiting to try it and my wife and I decided tonight was the night. First off, the photos in the menu don't look appetizing, but the pictures are very misleading, the food was really good! We ordered the grilled halloumi cheese appetizer, which came with a really good smokey jam to dip it in. To be honest, I prefer pan searing the cheese rather than the grill, but the taste of the jam more than made up for the fact it is not pan seared. We were not overly hungry so we decided to share a meal. Fortunately, the meals are very generously portioned! One meal was more than enough to share with 2 people. We did ask for extra plates and ate from the dinner plate family style. We ordered the cheesy rosemary chicken, which was definitely the right choice. Amazing!! My wife said it was probably the best chicken she has ever eaten. The chicken was very moist, and flavorful! The chicken looks like it was wok seared, so it had a char-crisp on the outside. Again, it was amazing. For the side we had the pesto noodles, which I typically am not a fan of, but I loved it! Don't be offset by the photos in the menu, the food is much, much better than the pictures.

    Oi A.

    The best food i had in the mall, the test remed me in turkeys food.The service was so perfect i

    Better than fast food!
    Johnathan H.

    Gagawa in Tysons Corner exceeded all expectations! The service was unmatched by any other restaurant we've visited--attentive, warm, and perfectly timed. The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and served in just the right portions for lunch. My wife and I truly enjoyed our meal and look forward to returning to try more items from their menu. Thank you, Songu, and the entire Gagawa team, for providing a delicious and memorable lunch experience. Highly recommend!

    Delicious fresh healthy choices. Very friendly and helpful staff. Recommend choice! Chicken was tender and delicious.

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