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    Peter Chang McLean

    4.1 (113 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
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    Taro mochi
    Ahra J.

    We have always loved Peter changs and now have visited various locations. I think this one hands down has been the best eating and hospitality experience! We opted for the all you can eat tapas experience and I think if you're one who likes to try multiple dishes, this is the way to go! We got to try most of the menu including the dim sum items. When we arrived we were told that both were available until 3 pm despite what the dim sum menu stated so just be aware that you'll have more options to try. My favorites were the Mongolian beef, sweet and sour chicken and osamathus pork rib! My least favorite was the hot and sour soup as it was a bit thin and bland for my personal preference. A honorable mention is the cilantro flounder spring rolls! The staff were also very kind! Jennifer our waitress was super friendly and while she cautioned us initially about how much we were going to order, we may have surprised her for a party of 2. The owner Christine also came by to check in and see how we liked everything. We all chatted for a few minutes and it was such a delightful way to end our meal.

    整只烤鸭 Whole Signature Peking Duck
    Shani L.

    New years dinner rush was packed at 6:45 pm. The safe was calm and professional and got everyone seated within 15 minutes. The duck and shrimp were both really good and service was friendly and efficient. We will return.

    Beef broccoli
    Christopher C.

    It's exactly the type of chinese food that brings my sister and I back to Texas. It's comforting, it's good, and it's something I'd get consistently-- the lo mein is worth arguing over! Cheers

    Hot Numbing Chicken Wings (6)
    Sean R.

    My takeout order was ready exactly when it was advertised, and while it's not super important the person who handed me the order actually made a point of asking how to pronounce my name which was just nice. The restaurant itself looked very comfortable and well decorated, next time I'll have to stay to eat. As advertised, the Szechuan spicing provided a lovely degree of numbing heat that complimented the flavor well. Each dish was packed with flavor, the spicy Dan Dan noodles being a surprising favorite for me, I mopped up every drop of the sauce. Loved having the sesame taro balls for dessert as well. My one callout is that the entrees do not come with rice (as advertised) so we made our own.

    What a deal!
    Patrick G.

    I'm far from a vegetarian, but there were so many yummy vegetables when we got the all you can eat tapas here on a Saturday! The bok choy with tofu skin, dry fried eggplant, and especially the vegan cucumber salad (something about that sesame oil!) were amazing. Also enjoyed the shrimp dumplings and Taiwanese popcorn chicken

    Dragon Eggplant w Spicy Garlic Sauce
    James M.

    5/5 food quality 3/5 service 4/5 ambiance 4/5 cleanliness 1/5 value for money 2/5 creativity 2/5 innovation Finally got to check out Peter Chang's latest NoVA restaurant--I believe he has 15+ in his DMV empire. Everything we ordered was really good; however, the overpriced menu is what really irks me, especially charging for rice (not this again...) after charging these ridiculous prices. It's honestly a matter of principal for me. And for that reason alone, we prob will not be returning as we have better things (new experiences) to drop ~$200 on instead of overpriced Chinese food.

    Judy L.

    If you've been to Mama Chang's, then the menu and food are the same. Generous portion, even the shareable plates. We had SO MUCH food, but ate too fast before pics opportunity. Very fast service and calm ambiance. Clean bathroom!

    Spicy Dan Dan Noodle (w Peanuts & Tofu)
    Kay

    This is a great place to get takeout if you want something a little different from your typical Chinese late night takeout. The Szechuan flavors through all of the dishes that I got were great. The wings were delicious with some green and chili and Szechuan flavor. The chicken and vegetables were super tasty and good to share, the portion was very generous. The eggplant was also a good starter to share and they weren't too greasy. The sesame bun with taro was a great way to finish the meal. Takeout was quick. Just a heads up you have to order Reiss separately so make sure not to forget it. It does not come with entrées.

    Chris L.

    Best Peter Chang restaurant? Best dim sum in NOVA? Best selection in an AYCE mens? Yes, yes, and yes. Our second trip for dim sum was as good as the first. There are over 4 dozen choices on the AYCE dim sum menu, in addition to their a la carte menu. The har-gow and shui-mai are home made, even the wrapper. Some dishes are traditional Cantonese (shrimp dumplings, chicken feet, steamed pork ribs). Some are non-traditional (Taiwanese fried chicken, sweet/sour chicken, Mongolian beef). Others are Peter Chang favorites (dry fired eggplant, scallion pancakes). All are delicious! Our favorites were har-how, Mongolian beef, and shiu-mai. To our surprise, every dish was delicious and worth trying a second or third time. So hard to choose between trying something new or something delicious that already disappeared from the table. Dim sum lovers will enjoy hard-to-find dishes like spicy gizzards, cold tendon, salty egg bao.

    Whole Peking Duck
    Tracy R.

    If I could add more stars, I absolutely would. Service was exceptional! We had a large group AND it was Mother's Day Sunday. We had to call to request another place setting and the table for us perfectly! Our server was very attentive and we received quick service. Our tea pot stayed full and the table was always filled with food dishes. Everything we ordered was delicious: chicken lettuce wrap, sizzling shrimp dumpling, chili oil shrimp and pork wonton, combination fried rice, 2 whole Peking duck, creamy walnut shrimp, pork soup dumplings, chicken broccoli stir fry, kung pao chicken, and mochi ice creams. We loved some of the dishes so much that we ordered second rounds of them like the dumplings! The ambiance is good for dates, families, lunch and dinner. If you're looking for tasty Chinese food, family style, please make time to come eat here! We are already planning our next visit!

    Indoor seating
    Margaret H.

    We ordered a half of their Beijing duck. There was nothing of the duck leftover between two of us - not a shred of meat nor a single pancake. Their pancakes were super thin and soft - that is a distinguishing feature of their duck. The stir fried pea shoots were cooked perfectly with just the right amount of garlic, and perfectly seasoned. The Beef Chow Fan Noodles were also very good. We also got the Sesame Oil Tofu Skin Salad appetizer, which was also lightly seasoned and not too salty or oily. The interior seating is contemporary and very clean. The service was excellent. We came for lunch on a weekday and were seated immediately.

    Sesame beef
    Stephan T. N.

    We came here for the first time and the place was small, but was nice and clean. It felt like NY city where the staff doesn't come around as much unless you put your arm up to get someone's attention. The food wasn't too good. I can just go to another place near me for same type of food.

    Bamboo Fish
    J E.

    I love Peter Chang and what he's done for authentic Chinese food, so I've been on a mission to try one of his restaurants wherever I go. This time it was the Peter Change in McLean, which is the Tysons Corner area. I went with friends who also appreciate the authentic flavors of Szechuan food and was promptly seated for lunch on a weekday. A side note - by the time we left, the place was packed! So, make reservations! Our server, Christine W was AMAZING! She did an EXCELLENT job explaining the menu and was very enthusiastic about the various items we needed a further description of. I told her about some items I normally get at other Peter Chang locations and she gave me a rundown of what I might like. She also explained that each location does have slightly different items, based on their local chefs. But she also said that there are certain items that are staples at all his restaurants, such as Bamboo Fish. We started with hot tea and she advised they have a few to choose from, to which we chose Jasmine, which was excellent! Next up was their cucumbers. This is another item that many Szechuan places have, but each style varies. Here they used a heavy amount of sesame oil which really made it taste great! We also choose their Dan Dan Noodles, which were more of a peanut-paste style sauce, rather than a minces pork sauce. They were good, but not exactly what I expected. We also got their bubble scallion pancake which was so very tasty! For entrées they have a dish called Spicy Beef Rice Crispy which isn't at all what you might think based on the name, it's a "bowl" made of rice and hardened to be a single, crispy rice bowl. The idea is the beef has such a spice to it, that you pluck off pieces of the crisp rice to eat with it and balance the heat from the stir fried beef. The beef was so very tender and flavored so very nicely! We also got an order of Bamboo Fish, because this is one of the popular things Peter Chang does perfectly at all locations! They use flounder here, like the others and it was perfect! Other items we tried were the Signature House Braised Pork Belly as well as the Dry Spicy Combo Hot Pot with all three proteins; shrimp, beef, and chicken - Another excellent items with lots of flavor!! Everything was excellent and as I mentioned, the service was incredible! Definitely would return and highly recommend stopping in for a unique, authentic experience!

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