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    Hunan Cafe

    3.3 (114 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Raw, uncooked chicken.

    I ordered Hunan Chicken lunch special for pickup. The chicken was undercooked and still pink...see photo. I called to let them know and they wanted me to drive back to the restaurant to exchange it. So they don't know how to cook the chicken, which is bad, but their customer service was worse. Will not be going there again.

    Kelly M.

    Best Chinese I've had in the area. It was delicious and fresh. It was quick service and the lunch portion was good size. My son devoured the general tso's chicken. I will go again soon! (The portion shown in picture is already 1/3 eaten to show huge portion!)

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    Gene K.

    This place has turned into our "go to" for to go for Singapore noodles, Mongolian chicken and roast pork low mein. Call in pick up is fast and efficient. Orders have always been correct. This is the best Chinese restaurant in the Haymarket/Gainesville area, and being from San Francisco, I know Chinese food.

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    26 days ago

    Nice neighborhood restaurant- not fancy, very welcoming. Food pretty good. Soups were very good.

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    2 years ago

    Very good Chinese food and great prices. For Take out food , fast preparation, owners are very polite.

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    2 years ago

    Food is great, got the chicken ramen and is very good love it, recommend it. Also great and fast service

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    Thank you, Kyle! We're so glad you enjoyed everything. :)

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    Fast delivery. Wonton soup was amazing! All food was super hot when delivered. Would absolutely order again

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    Ask the Community - Hunan Cafe

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

    Cheng's Asian House

    4.2(854 reviews)
    10.7 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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    China Garden Buffet and Sushi - Good food but on plastic disposable plates.

    China Garden Buffet and Sushi

    2.9(77 reviews)
    29.5 mi
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    Hey.....you want some decent Chinese (texmex style), food? Want it fast and with good service (they…read moretake away empties and keep your drink full)? For those of you who dig it, want it with a small sushi bar as well? Then this is your place. It's a bit redneck but the food is pretty standard texmex style Chinese food (by that I mean it isn't traditional it's Americanized, general tso, sesame chicken etc). Want a high class sit down experience like some of these reviews seem to have set their sights on? Then this isn't the place and they don't try to be. They just give you good food at a good price. The covid years really hurt them just like any local business but they have managed to pull through unlike a LOT of local establishments. So maybe cut them a bit of slack ok? Don't let the other reviews sway you, they have bones to pick apparently (yeesh some of them). I'm here to lay it out for ya. Get you some good Chinese food, you know the drill some of it's best fresh some after it sits a bit. Get you some cali rolls and TIP THAT MAN the sushi chefs do a GREAT job, it's always fresh! Ya ya get outa here with your tipping hangups the dude is making sushi for us great unwashed masses give 'em a break think he wants to be suck in a redneck Chinese place? So if you don't mine a more cafeteria experience and just want decent food at a decent price then check 'em out. If you want posh then go to D.C. or something I dunno.

    While the food here is good, I am really disappointed that since COVID, they have decided to only…read moreuse disposable products, plastic plates, Styrofoam cups and plastic forks. I cringe at the amount of landfill waste this restaurant is making and don't wish to contribute to this ridiculous amount of waste.

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