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    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Orquidea R.

    Hidden on a mall strip and unless you are looking for it, it's not all that visible. I've come over a few times. It's inexpensive and you get lots of food your the price. Individual hot pot boiler at your table, you chose your broth and then your protein and veggies. You control the temperature and way you want your pit cooked. There's a spice/sauce bar you can choose condiments from. It's a fun experience but not fancy nor with lots of decor or vibes going on. Just come to eat and go!

    Sichuan Mala Broth + Seafood + Vegetables
    Virginia H.

    My friend took me out for my birthday dinner and because I always have a craving for hot pot we went to Hot Spot. It was not busy for a Monday evening, but they were very slow at bringing our orders out. By the time we made our sauce and our soups were boiling, they still have not brought out the meat. We had to flag a server down two separate times to remind them, which was a bit annoying. The wall decor made the interior appear modern, but the barriers in between tables made the place look dull and cramped. Overall, the food quality and service were mediocre compared to other AYCE hot pot places.

    Mary-Ann L.

    Neat place where you have your own self service burners to boil your broth and cook at the table. The mushroom broth was good. Vegetables were fresh. There wasn't a lot of sauces to pick from. The proteins that they give are in small portions esiecually shrimp and scallops. Ambiance is okay, there was a stall where it was cordoned off with yellow tape like a crime scene, just looked messy for a dining place.

    Nikita D.

    Great hot pot place with a variety of meats and veggie options. The service was pretty fast as they brought out our items soon after we ordered. Our server checkin on us frequently and made sure to refill our broths whenever it got low. Absolutely loved the drinks for the Halloween special. I was able to try the Jell-O shots and the blood bag. Both were fun drinks and made our time at hot spot more fun. Definitely a great place to hangout with friends or a date.

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    Stephanie C.

    The unlimited hot pot provided great value for the money. We used a groupon deal. Note their dinner prices are all weekend. They offered high quality hot pot ingredients including thinly sliced prime ribeye beef, scallops, octopus, squid, king oyster mushrooms along with all the staples like puffed tofu, fish balls, and a variety of vegetables and noodles. They also had a self serve build your own sauce station. The scallops tasted slightly fishy and too blanch since they arrived in a frozen block but other than that all the ingredients were delicious. Much easier than shopping and prepping at home.

    Why so many flies on the wall?
    Guillaume L.

    Outstanding service from Joseph! From the moment we sat down, Joseph was very attentive and friendly. Everything was fresh, and we would definitely return!

    Cynthia C.

    We got the family hotpot, it was delicious but there were some concerns. - Everytime we order a few things, half of them don't come out. We asked the waitress and yet still doesnt come out. - When we asked a refill for the soup, all they did was add hot water to the soup. Which originally our soup color was red for the tom yum, and clear for the shabu2 broth, it ended up looking like the same color because how watered down it is.

    I'm hot pottin'.
    David C.

    Decent price, especially during lunch hours. Quality, consistency, and variety of products and dipping sauces are all solid.

    Family Style Shabu Shabu and Tom Yum Hot Pot with fillings to put in
    Kenneth K.

    Saw this place on Groupon and went with my fiancé and friend a week ago for Saturday lunch. Called to make reservations and they do not take it for small groups. However, there were plenty of open tables for us which had both individual small and large family style hot pot grills. They were very COVID friendly with plexiglass between many tables, all wear masks, and they take temperatures of all patrons which is greatly appreciated. Perhaps soon, if they feel comfortable, they could check vaccination cards as well but this is not quite a commonplace practice yet. We chose the family style hot pot and got both Shabu Shabu and Tom Yum Broths. We chose with Prime Ribeye Beef, Lamb, and Beef Tongue for the meats. Our fish was Tilapia and Flounder. The starches were Udon, Ramen, and Rice Cakes. We also chose Fish Cakes in the Misc Meats category. The six veggie items we picked were Chinese Broccoli, Bamboo Shoots, Baby Corn, Enoki Mushrooms, Straw Mushrooms, and King Oyster Mushrooms. It was all delicious and a very fun experience and will likely come when back in the Fairfax area.

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    Ask the Community - Hot Spot

    What are the vegan options? Is there a spicy broth that's vegan friendly?

    Is place is super vegan friendly. They have Veggie broth specifically for Vegans

    Is it all you can eat?

    Yes, definitely. The max we could fill ourselves was to a 3rd run. Almost felt bursting at that point. They do ask to limit choices of 3 choices from protein, carb and seafood section and 6 from vegetables.

    Is this place kid friendly and do they have a kids price? I have a 2 year old that will eat most of this stuff, just not sure if the atmosphere is accommodating.

    Kids 6 and under eat free. Personally I don't think the atmosphere is kid-friendly but I've noticed… Read more

    Did they go out of business? I tried calling but the number is out of service

    They've reopen 10/27/18

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yeah! I actually wrote a Hot Spot review specifically for this topic :). It's a great place if you have gluten allergies or Celiac's disease! (Or if you're just eating-gluten free)

    Can you order 1 for two people or do two people have to have their own?

    You can share a pot or have individual pots

    2 questions: Only way to make a reservation is to call them? And, what is the dinner price for adults? Thanks!

    They accept reservation only party of 6 or more, and adult should be cost about $23. Weekend will be packed, if you have more than 6. Recommend to make one.

    Does anyone know what is in their broths? Do they add sugars. Does it have soy or any nitrates etc in it?

    There are a different kinds of broth which you cab choose from, ex veggie broth, tom yum (spicy) broth...etc

    What is the lunch price for adults?

    $22 per person! AYCE

    Do they do anything for birthdays?

    I don't think so

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    Mama's Taste - Yangzhou fried rice

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    4.4(172 reviews)
    1.9 miOld Town Fairfax
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    SOOOO TASTY!! My husband and I live in Miami, and it's so hard to find good Chinese food there…read more We were thrilled with the flavors and authenticity of Mama's Taste in Fairfax, VA. We ordered the egg drop soup, crispy beef (perfect texture with sweet sauce), and shrimp fried rice (so filling and delicious)! We will surely be back when we're in town, and can't wait to try their noodle dishes and wontons. Super delicious spot for takeout or sit down dining.

    Lovely little Chinese takeaway right on the sidelines of the Old Fairfax town center. Lots of…read more"classic" dishes and they're all bangers. The place itself is quite small for dine in, but I'm pretty sure that's not their target so we were able to get a seat for 2 pretty easily on a Friday evening. We got mostly "ABC" comfort foods - orange chicken, Yangzhou fried rice, Singapore rice noodles - and an order of their dumplings in spicy sauce (a bit surprising as it's a more northern China style compared to the rest of menu). It was definitely a bit much for just 2 of us but we intended to take home leftovers. All of it was delicious, cooked to spec, but what really makes them stand out is their superior "wok-hei"; it is the soul of wok-style dishes and compliments to the chef(s) - they absolutely know their craft and it shines in the flavor. This craftsmanship is lost in the new generation and it's a real treat to see it preserved here out of all places. Dumplings were splendid. Juicy and handmade, definitely hits that nostalgic nook from the back of your head. tldr; charming Chinese takeout spot with superb wok-hei in their dishes

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    Yu Noodles - Soup dumplings

    Yu Noodles

    4.2(677 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Cozy noodle shop in one of the many plazas out here in Fairfax. We came in as a party of two in a…read morevery cold Saturday evening and was able to get a seat quickly. The place was filling up and the ambiance reminds me of a traditional bustling noodle house - perfect for the cold snap we were experiencing at the time. We got hot and sour noodle soup, sichuan beef noodle soup, and an order of their pork soup dumplings. Portions are generous and prices are fair, it's easy to become a regular here if you live nearby. The hot and sour noodle soup is as advertised - just enough spice to complement the sour, but not overwhelm to make it feel like mala. It's served, as expected, with glass noodles, some bak choi, and some pork slices. Nothing spectacular but par for the course. The sichuan beef noodle foon soup was slight notch better. The broth gives really warm vibe and you can tell it's been brothing for a long time. Again just the right amount of spicy to make you keep slurping for more. The noodles were average, chewy, but not bouncy. Also comes with a healthy amount beef slices and bak choi. Again - a great noodle soup bowl but nothing jaw dropping. Soup dumplings were fantastic, however. The pork definitely has its own marinade and the soup is flavorful. The dumpling skin is well constructed and complemented well with the noodle soups - especially in cold weather. tldr; solid noodle soup spot, they seem to be consistent and really hits the mark when you're in a for your noodle fix. Soup dumplings are probably a must get side dish with whatever your main is

    What a good and affordable place for Chinese food! Came on a weekday night and it was pretty empty…read moreand clean. Staff were pretty fast and attentive with the orders and food. I had the szechuan beef noodle soup - the beef was tender alongside its tasty noodles and savoury broth. The scallion pancakes were solid and crunchy. Loved their soup dumplings too with the sauce and ginger. I did except more soup in the dumplings but was still great. Need to come again if I'm craving Chinese food.

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    Nanjing Bistro - Pig intestines

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    3.6(217 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    I'm not familiar with Nanjing cuisine, so it was interesting to try some of their signature dishes…read more The Nanjing salted duck is similar to roast duck, quite flavorful and tender meat, but without the crispy duck skin. The Nanjing dalu noodles is a noodle dish with thick gravy-like sauce and diced ingredients including veggies and tofu. My partner and I's favorites were probably the dishes that were closer to what you could find at your standard Chinese takeout spot in the area - the fish filet with tofu (which had a similar flavor to mapo tofu) and the pork in garlic sauce. That's not to say the other food wasn't good, I think we were not particularly used to the cuisine. The service is really nice and efficient. Everyone else dining there were Chinese groups of family or friends, speaking Mandarin.

    Three of us came to Nanjing Bistro for my birthday lunch. They have a great selection of…read moretraditional Chinese dishes you won't find at typical American Chinese restaurants. Our waitress was super friendly and spoke to us in Mandarin, which made the experience really warm and personal. We ordered Salty Duck, Chive Buns, Beef and Beef Tripe in Chili Sauce, Fish Filets in Pickled Broth, and Hot Pepper Stir-Fried Pork Intestine. Every dish was flavorful and authentically prepared. It was my first time trying the Salty Duck, and I liked that it wasn't too salty and had more meat than roast duck. Overall, we all enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend this spot for great food and friendly service!

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    Cheng's Asian House - Plain Steamed Rice - perfectly steamed!

    Cheng's Asian House

    4.2(854 reviews)
    9.9 mi
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    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. :)

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