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    Mama Chang

    3.9 (1k reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Scallion Bubble Pancake (1)
    Kimberly L.

    So happy we finally dined in! The whole family had a great dinner, even my usually picky parents. My dad said it was the best fried rice he's ever had, the orange chicken tasted so fresh and authentic, and we loved all the smaller plates. We dined in with two kids and they were able to accommodate with a high chair and kids cups. The menu has a really good variety without being overwhelming. Parking is easy and there is a nice private dining space in the back that was being used for a graduation party. New favorite Chinese place in Fairfax.

    Dessert: Baked Egg Yolk Pineapple Bun (2)  Yogurt cream parfait - 100/10 amazing
    Tori H.

    Wow oh wow!! Incredible Chinese restaurant in Fairfax! I never really crave Chinese food, but wow the food was incredible! The restaurant is HUGE and so clean. It had nice planters and dividers with each booth. Chow fun: such a good wok stir fry, spicy when hot, noodles not cooked all the way through for good texture Peking duck roll appetizer: I wasn't expecting it to be in egg roll form but it was piping hot and stuffed with duck Branzino garlic sauce: huge fish, a lot of meat, not too salty, very fresh and flavorful *takes 30 min to cook Desserts: Pineapple bun: has very liquidy salted egg inside so eat carefully bc it does come out quick! Yogurt parfait: wow incredible! Not too sweet, great texture like yogurt but not. It was so so good! This was a lunch meal for 2 and the price total was $88 for sooo much food. They also wrap your leftovers for you.

    Beef Chow Fun
    Eunice K.

    I went here with my boyfriend on Saturday around 4:45pm and we were able to get seated immediately without a reservation (but as we were leaving, it was getting really busy/lots of people waiting). We ordered the crab and pork soup dumplings to start. They had lots of soup inside; the flavor was really good and the dumpling sauce was perfect. For entrées, we got the beef chow, fun, and the braised pork belly with tea egg. The beef chow fun had a really good smoky grilled flavor and the beef was very tender. The tea egg that came with the pork belly was amazing! I wish the pork belly was a little more tender, but the flavor was amazing! The service was great our waitress was really attentive and kind! Inside was very spacious and elegantly decorated.

    Kimberly T.

    First time here and ordered way too much for 2 adults, 7 year old and 1 year old. Our bill came out to be $80 (little pricey for dim sum/lunch). Didn't get to take photos of everything but posting what I captured. Giving this review 3 stars because of the pricing and soup dumplings. We had high expectations but thought they were okay. 6/10 would recommend. Try it for yourself.

    Rice Cake and Brown Sugar (5)
    Annzie A.

    This was my first time here. I came on a weekday for lunch, so it wasn't very busy. However, I did drive by here on a Sunday and it was packed. Their food seems to be on the authentic side based on the menus and dishes. They didn't have the Americanized dishes that would be found at a random Chinese restaurant (General Tso's Chicken). The prices are pretty high for the entrees as well. We ordered the following: -Pork and Shrimp spring roll (2) - these were basic, nothing that stands out about them. -Sesame Golden Mountain Beef - the flavor was good, but it looked more like chicken feet and not beef. It was crispy, which definitely added to the flavor/texture. -Ganghood Fried Chicken - This was mostly skin and barely any meat. I wouldn't order it again. -Rice Cake and Brown Sugar (5) - the texture was great, as was the flavor; however there wasn't much cohesion. It seems like the brown sugar was dumped on there on there vs. syrup type consistency. The service was okay, our server was available when we needed her. However, she mostly stood to the side of our table on her phone, watching something. There's plenty of parking, but can get packed especially on a weekend. Would I return? I'd like to try their AYCE tapas

    Julie S.

    Mama Chang has been on my list for a while, so I was excited to finally try this modern Chinese spot in Fairfax, VA. The restaurant itself is gorgeous--very spacious, stylish, and great for both groups and date nights. Service was good overall, though our server wasn't as attentive as we would've liked, especially as the meal went on. Food-wise, it was a bit of a mixed bag, but there were definitely some highlights. The hand-pulled noodles with beef brisket had a great chewy texture, which I loved, but the broth could've used more depth and punch. The scallion bubble pancake with curry sauce was a standout--absolutely delicious and a must-try. The Peking duck roll was just okay, and the crab and pork soup dumplings were also fine, but nothing memorable (Bob Shanghai in Rockville still takes the win for soup dumplings in the area). On the other hand, the Gang Hood fried chicken was excellent--crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and very flavorful. The pork and shrimp shumai were plump, juicy, and solid as well. We ended with the citrus coconut pudding, which was decent, but there was way too much whipped cream compared to the pudding itself. Overall, Mama Chang is worth checking out for the ambiance and some standout dishes, even if not everything completely wowed. I'd definitely come back and try more from the menu.

    Peking Duck Spring roll (2)
    Tanny D.

    I was very excited to try Mama Chang! It's local to me and i'm surprised i haven't gotten a chance to try it yet. This is one of those places where toooo many things looked good on the menu and we already knew we would have to come back to try more dishes. But here is what we got: Scallion pancake - looked very cool and appetizing but i wish there was a bit more scallion. It was also a bit oily. The curry sauce it came with definitely made the dish through. Pork and crab dumplings - these were amazing, very flavorful on their own. I typically like a lot of chili oil in my dumplings for flavor but these did not need it at all. Salt and Pepper Shrimp - So perfectly crispy and delicious! We loved the onions it came with as well because it gave it a nice freshness. Peking duck roll - this was my least favorite item, the duck sort of had a smell to it that I could not stand. It was also extremely oily. Grandmas Sizzling Pork Belly - this was one of our favorites from the night! Just the perfect about of mouth numbing flavor. Hunan Chicken Chow Mein - very delicious and great big portion. Hokkaido Beer - Yuzu was my husband's fave and I loved the peach. The service here was great. Our waiter was super attentive to our needs. We are definitely coming back here!

    Food on other table
    Bo V.

    Our group of 13 came to Mama Chang for a birthday dinner, and we were seated promptly with our reservation at two large tables. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and comfortable. For our table, we ordered Red Chili Oil Beef Tendon, Scallion Bubble Pancake, Fried Cauliflower, Taiwanese Salt & Pepper Fried Chicken, Mala Hot Pot, Fresh Green Sichuan Pepper Fish, Pork Belly with Qianye Tofu, and Combination Fried Rice. All the dishes came out quickly and were flavorful and delicious. Our favorites were the fish and the mala hot pot. The hot pot was tasty and fragrant, with shrimp, chicken, beef, veggies, and lotus root. The fish dish is more like a soup; the fish was tender and came with noodles and veggies, and it had a nice kick to it. I can only handle mild food, and even though both dishes were marked with two peppers, they were very manageable. The other table ordered different dishes and said everything was great too. Our server, Tommy, was attentive and friendly throughout the night. The staff stored the birthday cake we brought and brought it out after the meal. Tommy also provided paper plates and plastic forks, which we really appreciated. Everyone in our party agreed the food was excellent and the service was great. We highly recommend Mama Chang for group dinners and celebrations!

    Braised Pork Belly and Tea Egg
    Steven T.

    This has been on my list of places to visit for a while now. I have always heard rave reviews about this restaurant if you wanted good Chinese food. Came with the family and had ourselves a feast! We got a large assortment of different dishes to sample and thought the food was decent. There were some good dishes and some that were not so good. One of our favorites was the Peking Duck - crispy skin, juicy meat and not super oily. Other dishes we enjoyed were the crispy rice with tomato and beef, the stir fried snow pea tips and the scallion bubble pancake. I definitely think this is a bit pricey for Chinese food but it was decent. Not sure I would give it the absolutely stellar reviews I've heard, but still good. Apps: Garlic Cucumber Salad and Scallion Bubble Pancake Entrees: Peking Duck, Crispy Rice with Tomato and Beef, Chicken Lo Mein, Braised Pork Belly with Tea Egg and Beef Tenderloin Sides: Napa Cabbage with Tofu Skin, Stir Fried Snow Pea Tips and Sautéed Shrimp, Scallops with Asparagus and Snow Peas

    Dry Fried Cauliflower 干煸菜花string beans with pickled cabbage, fried rice
    Erica J.

    We loved the AYCE small plates lunch today. Tommy served us efficiently and skillfully. We had shrimp dumplings, salt and pepper shrimp, dry fried cauliflower, string beans with pickled cabbage, shrimp fried rice, Wuhan sesame noodles, and chicken with snow peas.

    Lisa T.

    Everything we ordered was delicious. The service was great. They made good suggestions. The restaurant was very clean. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their dishes. The highlights were the peking duck, sauteed snow pea tips, and green beans. We were celebrating a friend's birthday and they brought out a free dessert with a candle on it. The fermented rice cake was perfect because it was not too sweet. There's plenty of parking available in their lot.

    Emma C.

    Came here for my mom's birthday and ordered way too much food. However all of it was delicious, I especially enjoyed the soup dumplings and Peking duck rolls. My whole family had a great time :)

    Chang's half roast duck, hot and sour soup, chive dumplings, cucumber salad
    Cori T.

    Came for lunch with the hubby & had the best lunch we've had in a while! Service was so quick & efficient. Space is nicely decorated, spacious, & clean. Everything we tried was delicious! -Scallion bubble pancake: SO good! Love it with the curry sauce. A bit greasy but a must order. -Garlic cucumber salad: personally loved this but super strong spicy garlicky flavor. Cucumbers are tossed in a creamy sauce. -Hot & sour soup with duck meat: husband's personal fave. Great duck flavor too! -Pan fried chives dumpling: delicious & meaty filling. Good size. -Half Chang's roast duck: phenomenal! Bony but the meat is so tasty. The sauce over rice is *Chef's kiss* -Egg yolk pineapple buns: love! So good. Love the yolk filling & it's not too sweet. A great finisher to a wonderful meal. So excited to come back & try their peking duck & other offerings!

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    Ask the Community - Mama Chang

    Can you get dim sum during the weekdays?

    Yes! Ayce from 11-3!

    Are there stairs to go into the restaurant?

    No stairs, just curb from parking to entry.

    Do they still have dim sum in 2021? What hours?

    Yes. Delicious Feb 2022

    Do they still offer the lunch specials?

    No. I recently asked for the lunch menu and they told me they had discontinued it. The regular and dim sum menus are available all day long.

    How many servings in family style plates?

    At least enough for a hungry family of four. But be ready for real Chinese, and not the American bs version.

    Do they have any outdoor seating options?

    No. There is a picnic table in the back if you get takeout.

    Does anyone know if any of the vegetarian dishes are also vegan? (do not have any animal products, including egg, milk, butter or other dairy, fish sauce, chicken broth, honey, etc.)? i need the mapo tofu! (Mapo tofu dish is marked vegetarian)

    Mapo Tofu usually has ground pork in the sauce. Many of the veggie dishes are also cooked with dried shrimps for flavor. I would just ask them to exclude if possible.

    If I show up at 11am on a Sunday, will there be a line of people waiting?? (do people come earlier than 11 to get in line??)

    Unless it's a holiday, no. It does fill up quickly though so I do recommend getting there by 11:30 at latest.

    How's dim sum?

    Oriental East closed over two years ago,

    What hours are dim sum?

    11-3 on Saturdays and Sundays

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