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    Mama Chang

    3.9 (982 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    Chicken Fried Rice
    Clark T.

    Wow! If you haven't been to Mama Chang's, you are missing out! It is an authentic Chinese cultural experience complete with family style dining. They have so many different dishes of all flavors. Everything is so full of flavor and spice if you choose. It's unbelievably great! I am a huge fan of the spicy chicken fried rice and always take leftovers because of how gigantic the rice is. It's enough for 3 portions/servings! The staff are super friendly and helpful. P.S. Try the fried iced cream...

    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!

    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

    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!

    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

    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.

    Pay attention: great Chinese food. Come
    Jeff B.

    Whoa, real Chinese food ! For this stranded NewYorker THIS was a great lunch. Sesame noodles /hot and sour soup all the standards and some great special dishes too Nice decor (not Asian) and ez parking. Quick kitchen for the very hungry too

    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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    Moriah C.

    I'd come back here in a heartbeat. This place was recommended by a friend. They have an all you can eat option for $28/pp. You can't beat the price. The quality of the food was amazing. Everything came out fresh. I only tried seafood and veggie options. And everything I ordered, I'd get again! Shrimp fried rice, green beans, salt&pepper shrimp(not pictured), fried fish, scallion bubble cake, cucumber salad, spring rolls(not pictured). I literally could not pick a favorite. AYCE options is M-F from 11am-3pm.

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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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    Mama's Taste - Yangzhou fried rice

    Mama's Taste

    4.4(173 reviews)
    1.7 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)
    3.2 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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    Chef Yan - Beef Stir-Fried with Wild Pepper

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    3.4(410 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    This place is seriously so good. If you're looking for szechuan chinese food, this is the place!…read moreSome of my favorite dishes are the Sichuan-style cold chicken and the stir fried cabbage. They're super nice and super fast. Definitely coming back.

    Chef Yan delivered the kind of meal that makes a celebration feel even more special. We started…read morewith the xiao long bao, which came out steaming hot with delicate wrappers and a rich, savory broth inside. Every bite had that perfect balance of soup, pork filling, and ginger-vinegar flavor that makes xlb so satisfying. The sizzling beef was easily one of the standouts of the night. It arrived still crackling on the plate, tender and packed with smoky, slightly sweet flavor. The tofu shrimp dish was another surprise favorite -- light but comforting, with silky tofu and perfectly cooked shrimp that paired really well together. For something more classic, the chicken and string beans hit the mark. The chicken was juicy, the string beans stayed crisp, and the garlic sauce tied everything together without overpowering the dish. To top it all off, the restaurant brought out dessert for my brother's birthday, which made the night feel extra thoughtful and memorable. Between the food, generous portions, and warm atmosphere, Chef Yan turned a simple dinner into a great celebration meal. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.

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    3.6(217 reviews)
    3.2 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!

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    4.2(854 reviews)
    9.8 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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