Delivery or take-out, the food is great; everything is hot and fresh, and the order is filled quickly and correctly. I'm setting up tonight's dinner order with Hunan Cafe right now! read more

Unbelievable and fantastic food and menu selection. Service/delivery is excellent and fast. They are 99% carry out or delivery. A definite YES for your Chinese cravings !! read more

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Hunan Cafe has been my family's go-to for Chinese take out for several years now. After trying other places around the area, I still deem it as my favorite spot. My favorite is the General Tso chicken. They use big chunks of white meat chicken and enough sauce to give it a good flavor, but not too much to where it over powers the dish. A close second is the shrimp lo mein. Plenty of shrimp, and not overly greasy. One thing I did notice about Hunan Cafe (in comparison with other places) is that their food isn't as greasy as doesn't leave me feeling like crap. If you're in the Fairfax Greenbriar area and looking for some Chinese take-out, definitely give Hunan Cafe a try. They have a friendly staff and a couple of tables inside, but I've never eaten inside. read more

Synopsis: Really good. Will probably be my go-to Chinese takeout in Chantilly. Prices are a bit higher than the well-known China King of NoVA. We ordered online for pickup. There are 3 tables in the place, but there are dry supplies stacked against some of the walls and really no space to dine-in. I would consider this a strictly take-out place. We ordered a small hot and sour soup, shrimp fried rice, eggplant in garlic sauce, and twice-cooked pork. The hot and sour soup had a good, flavorful base and lots of ingredients. These included mushrooms, wood ear, tofu, and egg. There were bits of green onions and red chili in it as well. It did not have bamboo shoots or water chestnuts which are sometimes in other preparations. While the taste was good, I feel it could be both tangier and spicier. The eggplant in garlic sauce was good as well. I always go back to this dish and I'll probably keep ordering it going forward. The eggplant was cut into large bite-sized chunks. It was very soft (some might consider it overcooked) but I think the texture is just right. It had a nice garlic flavor but only a hint of spice. As a non-meat dish, I think it's a really good option. The shrimp fried rice was really good and chock full of medium-sized shrimp, along with the standard egg/peas/cubed carrots/diced onions you should find in any good fried rice. This fried rice is two magnitudes more flavorful than what you'll get at, say, Panda Express (whose fried rice is actually tasteless). The twice-cooked pork! That was the star of this meal. I look forward to the traditional flavor profile of this dish whenever I go for Chinese take-out. The sweet, spicy, wok-hei-smokey flavor always gets me excited. While I couldn't really detect much of that last element (and I admit, it's hard to fault take-out restaurants for not being able to impart some good wok hei into their cooking), the overall dish was great! It was jammed with sliced pork and cabbage and some slivered carrots. An interesting but pleasant surprise was the inclusion of mushrooms, green AND yellow bell peppers, AND a few large slices of zucchini. These all added a really good vegetable complement to the pork. Equally surprising was the spice level in this dish. While it wasn't "Thai hot," it delivered heat I'm not used to finding at a lot of these types of places. There were the same bits of red chili flakes in it that I found in the hot and sour soup. But I also found thin slices of jalapeno pepper which really raised the level of this dish. With the loss of China King in the Chantilly (and Herndon) area, Hunan Cafe really does take over that space quite competently if you live close by. read more

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Love this place been coming here for years good food and customer service!!! And the price is good

My second trip shrimp fried rice, on point plenty of shrimp great service. Price is right in and out.

Delicious local Chinese spot with a ton of options. Definitely a takeout spot, as they have very limited seating inside and most of the tables were taken by people waiting for orders (dinner rush). We had the steamed pork dumplings, triple delight, general tso's chicken, and the crispy beef - all good quality and fresh. Definitely will be coming back here. read more

I had been going to this place for over five years until just a few days ago when they refused to give me an extra hot sauce. The guy said the owner told him not to. Keep in mind it was a spicy entree that I ordered and they never make it spicy. So I asked for an extra one. That was a big mistake. Good luck and you won't be seeing me anymore. Pathetic. read more

A small carry out spot with a couple of seating for a quick dine in at the corner of the shopping center. I like to come here for the beef noodle soup (clear broth) and also the braised beef noodle soup (spicy) most of their dishes includes ample mixed vegetables which most carry out don't. The food comes out pretty fast and they have a pleasant attitude. read more

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We've lived about 10 minutes away for 16 years, and tonight was our first time trying this restaurant. The food here is good! And, they have a varied menu, which is nice. I like the fact that they add zucchini to their kung pao. Another vegetable is always good. Tonight we ordered take-out, and the website said it would be ready at 6:47 p.m. We got there and waited at least half an hour (the only reason I'm taking away a star). But they were nice and gave us a free soup because it took so long. It was swamped. read more

I have been going there for years and have been very happy with their quality. An excellent choice for takeout in Fairfax.

My combination lomein was 10/10, my husband's Orange chicken also 10/10. We are very satisfied. You should try!

Delicious food, fast service. Being new to the area and trying to find yummy places that also deliver is often difficult. I highly recommend Hunan Cafe. read more

I am writing this review as a reminder for myself. DO NOT GET THE CHICKEN WINGS (not your usual Chinese takeout chicken wings IYKYK). I've tried this place twice now. Once Ubereats and once in person. I don't remember what I order last time cept the ck wings also. Combo fried rice was 4/5 and Singapore noodles are like 3.5/5. Shrimp seemed a bit over cooked in both. Wonton soup is like 3/5 the broth is fine the wontons were not that great. Ck wings are thickly breaded and they seem to have a bit of curry twist to it. 2/5 I like to support local Chinese takeout places but this one is just okay. A bit slow and not much customer service. Just telling you what to expect. read more

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I ordered a lunch special for delivery. The food is mid. The person who delivered my food contemplated giving me my food if I didn't tip more. I only had 20 left in cash and my total was 18.11. I 100% would've tipped more if I had more cash, but he was holding my food and showing me the receipt trying to get me to tip more. Then when I explained to him that I only had 20 left in cash, he got a slight attitude. Probably won't be ordering from them again. read more

We ordered sesame beef, but when we got home and opened the box, it was sesame chicken instead. It was late in the evening to go back and exchange it, so I was pretty bummed. read more

My mom is staying at Inova l Fairfax and we were looking for a place to grab a quick bite to eat. Originally we were looking for another resturant but the place closed at 8:00 which seemed to be usual for this area. We were headed back to the hospital when we saw Hunan Cafe. Now it's more a take out place than a sit in resturant but they do have two or three tables and they provided us with plastic plates and cutlery. The food is delicious. Everything is tasty and fresh and the service is awesome. Everyone was so accommodating and nice. We ordered a whole bunch of dishes but the Mapo Tofu was my favorite. It was just the right amount of spicy. Second was the Mu Shi Chicken also very flavorful and not a greasy mess. read more

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Fresh takeout! Each time we've ordered here the food is piping hot and is always delivered faster than anticipated.

Love their pork fried rice. Made with rib meat, and not bland pork. Everything is always tasty and fresh. read more

Consistently great tasting and healthy food! Reasonable prices! I've ordered from here MANY times because they offer healthy food options, have a good portion size, use healthy oils and No MSG, and because they are fast! My favorites are the Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables, Singapore Noodles, Shrimp Lo Mein, and Cashew Chicken. I like being able to order online as well. AND, they give the best fortunes in the fortune cookies! The family who runs the restaurant is also very friendly. read more

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I like this place, partly because it is close to where I live. All the food I have ordered has been good, and I'm a big fan of their "Hot and Sour" soup. Chicken dishes are also excellent. Definitely worth a try. read more

Pros: +Kung Pao chicken and I like how they give you white rice in a separate container!! +Online ordering system Cons: -beef with broccoli was Mediocre. From the other reviews these were some people's favorite. -Missing an egg roll that came with the lunch special read more

Hunan Cafe - 10. Beef with Broccoli Lunch Special, shrimp in 18. Shrimp with Garlic Sauce Lunch Special, 6. Kung Pao Chicken Lunch Special - Cafes Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Picked up Braised Beef Noodle Soup to eat at home and it was delicious! Very quick made to order and it was piping hot and ready to eat when I came home. I even asked if they had a spicy version and they said they could make it spicy. Will definitely come back to try other food! read more

Hunan Cafe - 43a. Braised Beef Noodle Soup (spicy upon request) - Cafes Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Love this place, we order once a month and they always deliver in a timely manner with great food!

Hunan Cafe is a fantastic Chinese restaurant. I am a delivery only customer and am writing this review from a delivery customer perspective. Hunan Cafe dishes are made with very fresh ingredients and their consistency is unbeatable. They take the time to slice their ingredients (vegetables and proteins) in a very consistent manner (so easy to eat with chopsticks!). I love their seasonings in every dish I have ever ordered. Never over salted. Just great flavor. Online ordering is painless. Delivery drivers are so polite and friendly. Keep doing what you are doing Hunan Cafe! read more

Decent quality, not too long wait. Little odd how they have still good coupons but was told they don't take them anymore...bit sad that they don't want to fulfill their own valid coupons they put out for to be used. read more

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We have been ordering our favorite vegetarian take out dishes for this place for the past few years and recently the last 3-4 times they have forgotten to give the correct order and have missed multiple items from the order and placed. If you are ready to go thru that then it's like any good Chinese takeout places. read more

Awesome vegetarian mock meats. Love the flavors, texture and overall quality of the food.

The food was all tasteless, white rice was the only part that I enjoyed because it's supposed to taste bland. General Tao's tasted like the chicken was sauced with water. The crab Rangoon's had minimal filling and the dough tasted like cardboard. If you like flavor, AVOID THIS PLACE!! read more

Especially quick service and delivery. Dumplings are delicious. Good portions. My kids love the sweet n sour chicken. Always a good experience. read more

We liked everything we ordered so far, but especially, the eggplant dish was our favorite. The portion was generous as well!

My daughter ordered beef and broccoli for me and General Tsao Surprise, which is vegetarian for herself. She went and picked it up, and they gave her regular chicken, not vegetarian. She called, they were dismissive and gave her a hard time to replace the order. After they finally made the new order, they told her to make sure that she gave the driver the wrong order. That was fine as neither one of us was going to eat it, but, hmmm, what were they going to do with it. Lastly, it took them nearly an hour to deliver the correct order. Absolutely terrible customer service. read more

We used to order delivery from here a lot, but NEVER again will I give this place my business. When we order the pork ribs there is always one with no meat on it. Once there was a staple in my lomein. This should have been enough for me to never order takeout again, but I did anyway. This time my lomein had a 2inch piece of metal in it. These place should be shut down. When I call to inform them about this they do not care. They will not refund or replace . I will also be reporting them to the BBB. Do NOT waste your money, time, and health by eating here! read more

Always so quick, they deliver within 15-20minutes of ordering and it's always fresh and hot still. They have so many good dishes that we alternate. Highly recommend! read more

I have ordered delivery twice from Hunan Cafe in Fairfax. The food was excellent and the delivery was quick. I will order from here again.

Pretty impressive first and second time ordering and delivery. Ordering was fast and quick, there wasnt any problem in communication, and I don't speak Chinese- lol... Food- very fresh, obviously made to order, generous portions and pipping hot..even in below freezing temps. .....needless to say it was tasty and spiced accordingly from sham see soup (which has been added to my list of favorites) to moo shu pork, triple delight, happy family, Peking duck and sauteed mixed vegetable dinner we order as a side. All cooked perfectly as if we were being served in the restaurant. You can not go wrong on those nights when you do not feel like cooking !!! Delivery- in less time than promised. Packaged and packed with care. The pancakes for the moo shu pork and duck were wrapped so well they were good two days later with the left overs . . My orders were correct, nothing missing plenty of those soy, mustard and sweet-n- sour packets. If your order is over a certain dollar amount you pick one from few different items and it's on them... The delivery girl was mannerly and professional makes ordering and delivery here a breeze... I'd certainly recommend and will continue to be a customer here....especially for delivery. read more

This is not good take out food. We got the Szechuan Chicken and Beef and Broccoli, both of which were slimy and bland. I've never loved Panda Express but I'm taking that over this 10/10 times. read more

Decent food (not greasy, not salty) but the price has been up significantly from the last time I ordered.

Quite possibly the worst kung pao chicken I've ever had the misfortune of eating. Absolutely nauseating. One forkful and into the garbage can it went. read more

I had food delivered. Food was extremely fresh, no preservatives and totally delicious! Thank you for caring about what you serve!! read more