Came here for the luosifen and stinky tofu!! Words that one never imagined belongs in one sentence…read more We ordered the beef shank luosifen, little spicy (spicy condiments available to make more spicy) and it was just heavenly. The from scratch broth, pleasant aroma from sour bamboo, crunchy string beans (wish there was an option to add!!) were phenomenal. Plus the tender yet collagenous beef shank cooked to perfection was phenomenal. Absolutely stick to your bones without the usual heaviness with big spicy noodle soups. No MSG headaches here, all the flavor is homegrown. The stinky tofu was also fried to perfection, with a side of Taiwanese kimchi. All the food was thoughtfully prepared and executed. We had our noodles fall apart and Yan corrected it immediately. She took the time to talk about her story of how she opened the restaurant originally to support her daughters college, her natural gift at cooking, and how her recipe was developed originally from a family one to what it is today. Just the warmest, most welcoming people. Even short staffed, we were impressed at how faultless and prepared from the heart the food was, warm and inviting the service, and leaving feeling like we just ate at our favorite auntie's house. Will definitely be back!!

My husband and I came in this evening (4/24/26) an hour before closing for dinner…read more He had been before but it was my first time. I cannot say enough wonderful things!! The gentleman who waited on us was very kind and chatty, and took the time to explain the menu and kept checking on us...he alone I would come back for...I love it when someone takes pride in their restaurant. The food was flavorful and so delicious! I had the brisket (A17, I think) and OMG so good! Had extra egg and it was pure perfection! My husband had the pig feet and he was very happy. I think we will definitely come back and soon! The food, service, cleanliness, and pricing are perfect! I'm wiring this while sitting in the parking lot because I had to get my thoughts out immediately! Thanks for a great Friday night date night dinner!

The best authentic Chinese food I've had in years!…read more As we walked in, the decor was minimal, clean, cozy, and welcoming. We were promptly greeted and invited to seat ourselves wherever we liked; they were very kind and it felt like I was visiting family. Everything we ordered was amazing. The last authentic Chinese meal that could compare was probably in Taiwan many years ago. We ordered the shredded pork (with peppers, which gave it a nice kick), wonton soup (flavorful and clean), mapo tofu (so much flavor - especially the sauce), water spinach, and pan-fried mini pork buns. Service was wonderful from start to finish. They even packed up our leftovers for us. I definitely plan to bring my family here the next time they visit Virginia, as they are huge foodies when it comes to authentic Chinese cuisine.

I love this place. Excellent food, reasonable prices, and friendly staff. More a to-go experience…read morethan dine-in, but that's fine by me. (The dining room is very austere.) Love the fact that there are authentic recipes on the menu. My only suggestion: I'd love to see a few more American-Chinese staples, like shrimp with lobster sauce. That said, great place for quality Chinese food.

Delicious food! Great variety. Great for quick take out. Spicy dishes are actually spicy.read more

This place has officially become my favorite Chinese takeout spot! We've ordered twice now... the…read moresecond time just a few days after the first, which really says it all lol. First order: chicken lo mein, general tso's, and the hot chili pork wontons. The lo mein was delicious... chicken super tender, perfectly done. But the wontons were the real standout for me. I hadn't tried that style before and wow, so flavorful and tender! The general tso's was the one miss for me, not bad but not my favorite rendition of the dish, and the white rice was just okay. Did any of that stop me from ordering again days later? Absolutely not! Second order: we swapped in the mongolian chicken and the hot chili pork dumplings and this was the upgrade we needed. The mongolian chicken was SO good... again incredibly tender, tons of onions, deeply flavorful. And the dumplings? Perfection. The filling is more evenly dispersed throughout than the wontons, making every bite perfectly balanced with the pork and chili oil. Even the rice was better this time around, not sure what changed but I'm not asking questions! We've been dreaming about this meal ever since and genuinely cannot wait to order again. If you're in Vienna and sleeping on Chili Wok, please wake up immediately!

Visited here for dinner following the post Argentina v Spain FIFA Final game on Sunday at Mosaic…read moreDistrict (broadcasted on the gigantic outdoor screen at Strawberry Park). I was seriously craving Chinese food and needed wonton soup. NEEDED! Upon entering, my friend mentioned the fact the restaurant was empty wasn't a good sign and had a 3.5 rating. Well, don't let that deter you because some of the best Chinese restaurants have a 3.5 rating on Yelp (check out the numerous articles written about this topic)! I tried to persuade my friend but she opted out of ordering anything and wanted to wait to see if I liked my food first. My friend proposed that after I finished, we head next door to Sisters Thai so she could order her dinner. Well, for starters - the food came out fast and I devoured the wonton noodle soup within 10 minutes. The broth and wontons were so flavorful. Interesting choice that they used wheat noodles instead of the standard egg noodles though still loved it. I also like that the broccoli had a nice crunch. Yes, wonton soup typically has bok choy but the broccoli was great. My only regret is why haven't I tried this place sooner?!?! My friend thought I was rushing so she could eat dinner but it was just so good! It was a great portion as well. I gave her one of my wontons to try and she said "wow!!!" Once I finished vacuuming my wontons soup, we walk over to Sisters Thai, but I knew I had to try more food from District Dumplings. You would think I would have been full from the wonton noodle soup but I am a glutton. So, I ordered the pork & shrimp dumplings to go via DoorDash and picked them up as a to-go order and bought them back to Sisters Thai. I had no shame and happily took out the dumplings from the to-go container and put them on my plate. The dumplings were so unreal that they didn't even need to be dipped in soy sauce. They were good as is and flavorful! Even my friend wanted to eat the dumplings and asked for four of them. Luckily, the staff at Sisters Thai didn't make it a big deal but they probably saw that I bought outside food. I'm coming back for more District Dumplings!! I was so happy to have tried a new restaurant and kept pointing at the restaurant that this was my new favorite place. Strangers saw how happy I was and smiled (or maybe because I looked crazy). Will have to gorge myself next time in trying more of the unique dumpling flavors! Yum!!!!! +Wonton Noodle Soup-sesame oil, pork, shrimp, mushroom & wheat noodle +Pork & Shrimp Dumplings-chives, ginger & green onion

The food was delicious and came out quickly for our group of 10. You order your food at the counter…read moreand then they bring it out to you! I think the space is very clean and well kept. However, a self-service water station would be a great addition to this space. It was a little bit of an inconvenience to consistently go up to the counter and ask for water and water refills. Additionally, extra plastic bowls for sharing had to be requested as well. Maybe that would be good to have at the self-service station as well! Overall, the staff was friendly, but I think there are some aspects that could be incorporated to improve the customer experience. Thank you!

This is located in the Great Wall food court. I got the combo box with roast pork and duck and it…read moretasted so good! Although it did seem a bit pricey. Mine was $20 for the combo but the portion was generous!

Not bad! We got the combo order for like $20. It's located in the food court of a grocery store,…read morebut don't let that fool you. Very popular spot!! I wish the duck skin had some sort of glaze on it, I thought it could've been better. The BBQ pork was alright, my favorite was the crispy pork. We got three protein options, rice, and some veggies. Overall, the food was pretty good and I'd come back. Next time I'd try the lean cuts of the crispy pork and bbq pork. Super casual spot with a decent amount of seating in the food court. The line can be long, but it goes decently fast.

Got the S2 chili fry pork intestine with rice. It was okay. In hindsight, I probably should have…read morejust tried the signature rice bowl with fried pork belly. Pork intestine is a risky thing to order, because it requires a thorough cleaning to remove the odor to be prepared correctly.

The fresh made stir fry dishes were tasty. It can be a comfort food from time to time. There are…read morealso quite a lot other food options available there.

I needed something quick for dinner before driving back up to Baltimore so I found this place via…read moreyelp and it did NOT disappoint. I ordered the shrimp with broccoli and the chicken wings. Also ordered shrimp lo mein...but that was just lo mein with some large shrimp added to the top. I was expecting the shrimp to be mixed in. The portion sizes where huge so even thought the lo mein wasn't as expected I would still give 5 stars for the tastiness and size for the price. None of the food was too oily and I definitely appreciated that. Lastly, they asked me if I would like some plates, which was absolutely needed since I was going to be eating on the go and the portions were huge.

I have been craving good Chinese take out since moving to DC 6 years ago and have had no luck…read morefinding a solid spot. After doing copious research, my friends and I decided to drive 30 minutes into VA to pick up dinner from North China Cafe and it was absolutely worth the trip. Everything was still piping hot (even after the 30 minute drive home) and was fresh. The wonton soup was flavorful and comforting. The garlic eggplant was delicious and saucy. The beef noodles were excellent and the beef was extremely tender. The service over the phone was polite and helpful. I would absolutely order from here again.

I've never heard of this place before, but I was in the area and was looking for food options…read morenearby. This shopping center is only a skip away from Mosiac District. My husband got the bone broth and I had the golden hot and sour broth. Delicious! I was so thrilled with our choices. The golden hot and sour broth was thankfully not too spicy. I enjoyed the different toppings in the soup. At the table, they had black vinegar, soy sauce, and chili sauce for you to enjoy wirh your bowl. The restaurant is very clean and I appreciated there was no loud music playing. In terms of service, we got seated and received our food quickly. A satisfying first visit!

This is my first time in this location and I believe these are franchises. The one that I went to…read morebefore was in NY. The soup and food are good here but maybe a few things to note. I was hoping for the shabu shabu experience where the ingredients were brought out for me to put in myself. At this location my food and others came in the stone pot already mixed and cooked. I guess if you were looking for "activity" I was, this was different. I don't know if we were supposed to specifically asked specifically and if it's available. We also tried the pumpkin cake which was good and chewy!!