The food at Peter Chang's is incredibly flavorful and delicious. I ordered the Bamboo Fish and fried pork dumplings, and both were truly excellent. The restaurant had many Chinese diners when I visited, which made the food feel even more authentic and trusted. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes. read more

I have been eating at Peter Chang's and Mama Chang's for years, and I have always loved the crispy eggplant with a side of brown sauce. I was specifically craving this dish so much that I drove an hour to get it. Both the crispy eggplant and the brown sauce are items this restaurant already makes and serves. However, when I asked for the crispy eggplant with the brown sauce, I was told they would only give me dumpling sauce instead. I specifically explained that I did not want dumpling sauce, I wanted the brown sauce that they already make. I was also in a rush and explained how important the timing was, but despite having both items available, they simply refused this very reasonable request. After driving an hour because I was craving this food and being a loyal customer of Peter Chang's and Mama Chang's for years, I was extremely disappointed. I cannot understand why they would rather refuse a paying customer a sauce they already make than accommodate a simple request. Very disappointing experience. read more

I've been to another Peter Chang location in Chantilly/Herndon but this location beats it! There was no wait on a Saturday for brunch which was amazing! We were seated right away. The menu seemed more expansive with additional dish options than the Herndon location. The Ayce dim sum is unbeatable especially for the quality and array of selection for the food. The ambiance is very modern! The space is much more cozy. read more

We did all you can eat lunch at Peter Chang on a quiet weekday. The fried items come out first and the portions are small. Diners are encouraged not to waste food, and you are charged if you take food to go. I had the hot sour soup, one of best. We had the shrimp and pork egg rolls, Ma Po tofu, the Spicy Dried Bambu Fish, Crystal Shrimp Dumpling and the Chicken Lo Mein. Everything was top quality and served hot. The rice and noodle dishes come in bigger portions so don't get carried away with your ordering, this food is too good to waste. read more

We were a group of 4 who went to the Peter chang's ayce brunch on a sunday. I guess they were busy but we had to wait 10 minutes even though we had a reservation. They had blamed the people taking a long time to eat but when we sat down, we realized that it was the service. We had sat down and it took them 20 more minutes to take our orders and give us our waters. We then had to wait for our food to come out one by one very slowly. We had to remind the server of food that had not arrived and even then, some of the food was cold and they made the mistake of giving food we didn't order 3 times. I would not recommend coming here for the ayce. read more

TLDR: Fantastic all you can eat Chinese tapas with amazing flavor, fast service, and great value. Come hungry! We came here on a Saturday afternoon for the all you can eat Chinese tapas and were so impressed. My party of two had been to the Peter Chang in Columbia for their all you can eat dim sum and loved it, so we had a feeling this would be another winner. The tapas ends at 3 pm and you get 90 minutes to eat. We arrived around 2:15, so we only had about 45 minutes, but our waitress was amazing. She got dishes out to us super fast and we were able to try almost the whole menu of both tapas and dim sum. Everything came out hot and flavorful. Some of our favorites were the mapo tofu, osmanthus honey pork ribs, salt and pepper shrimp, and Taiwanese fried chicken. Every dish was packed with flavor, spice, and that great numbing heat that Peter Chang is known for. The owner even stopped by to say hi, which was a really nice touch. For $30 per person, this is such a great deal, especially if you come hungry. Overall, we had a fantastic time and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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I just wanted to update my review because I didn't even notice that I lost my wallet yet but Vivian was able to contact me and gave me my wallet back! So nice of her and I'm so glad I was still in the restaurant when I got her message! read more

Peter Chang McLean - Pan Seared Chive Aromatic Calamari - Szechuan Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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I've eaten in dozens of Chinese restaurants in my life, from the West to the East Coast, and Peter Chang's stands among the greats at the top while differentiating itself with hints of spices and flavors that elevate its offerings while retaining authenticity. I had lunch here over Lunar New Year weekend, and found the servers friendly and attentive. My wife and I had the all-you-can-eat lunch, which has both dim sum and traditional brunch offerings. We ordered siu mai, Chang's braised pork belly, Chengdu twice cooked pork belly, dry fried red pepper chicken, bok choy, pork bao, shrimp dumplings, and kimchi friend rice. Each dish impressed, and the Chengdu pork belly impressed with delicate, savory flavors with cabbage and sauce. I can't wait to come back with all of my friends and family! read more

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Went here for dim sum brunch and absolutely feasted!! The price for all you can eat dim sum and tapas was affordable for all you got. The food came out fast and was absolutely delicious. I would recommend this place for an affordable dinning experience. I would also recommend making reservations as this place gets packed!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Peter Chang McLean - 整只烤鸭 Whole Signature Peking Duck - Szechuan Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Peter Chang McLean - Szechuan Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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What kind of Chinese chefs are running this restaurant? To begin with, tapas are not Chinese cuisine; the concept comes from Spain. Yet this restaurant insists on calling its all‑you‑can‑eat option a "buffet," even though everything is served tapas‑style. From the moment the dishes arrive, it's obvious there isn't a trace of authentic Chinese cooking. This is the first so‑called Chinese restaurant I've ever visited that refuses to provide rice with any non‑rice or non‑noodle dish. And honestly, who can enjoy tapas when every item is overloaded with salt? The prices are outrageous--even for a neighborhood known for being expensive. The quality of the food, and the way it's prepared, is inferior to that of Chinese restaurants charging half as much. If I were a food critic, I would give this place minus ten stars. Perhaps the owner assumes customers won't notice, or worse, that they simply don't know any better. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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Yes, yes, yes! It was a very busy when we arrived, but were seated without too long of a wait since we had made reservations. Our waiter was super helpful and not snobby at all about explaining the all you can eat lunch. We ordered some from the dim sum and some from the tapas menus. Honestly, for two meat lovers, we thought the veggie dishes were our favorites. Don't skimp on ordering those! The dry fried eggplants and the cold smashed cucumbers were phenomenal. We are returning for Christmas dinner. read more

Peter Chang is an upper scale Chinese restaurant with over priced but decent quality food. Despite the ridiculous pricing, I do sometimes go here because the food is actually good. They serve typical Americanized menu along with few authentic Chinese dishes. They seem to use the okayest ingredients but prepare them well. This has to be the okayest restaurant. I will give 3.5 star out of 5. Since the quality of the food is actually not bad, I am rating it at 4 instead of 3. The restaurant is clean but the value for money is non existent. The service is actually decent since it's tailored to an upper middle class. Pretty lame menu in my opinion. Nothing stands out. But nothing seems to be bad either. I will probably go back for more when I feel like I want a decent Chinese food both traditional and Americanized ones. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Parking is a little small since it's shared with Tachibana. We made reservations on google. The restaurant is big and clean with plenty of seating. We ordered the garlic cucumber, signature braised pork belly, dried bamboo fish, and mapo tofu. You have to order rice..none of the dishes come with a side of rice. The food came out really quick. We really enjoyed the mapo tofu.. it was seasoned well and not salty..tofu was soft. The dried bamboo fish has the mala spice.. so it's a little spicy. The fish was fried well, not dry or over fried. Overall, I liked the fish, but the spices were a bit too much. The braised pork belly was very tender..the quail eggs and bok choy were a great complement. The bottom of the dish has some seasoned rice from the pork belly. We enjoyed the food and looking forward to trying some other dishes! read more

Peter Chang McLean - Red Chili Oil Mapo Tofu Signature House Braised Pork Belly - Szechuan Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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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. read more

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Good food. Great quantities. Consistent quality. Order takeout from here regularly and it has yet to disappoint. read more

Went here with a group of 5-6 friends and had a great time! Parking was a little limited but do-able. Decor was bright and there were roomy booths that sat us all comfortably. We came early on a weekday for their all-you-can-eat tapas. Portion sizes were perfect for sharing and with so many of us, we were able to try a lot of dishes! Service was also timely and prompt. Since this original visit, I've already been back again. read more

Peter Chang McLean - All you can eat - Szechuan Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Came here with a few friends for dinner. There are so many vegetarian options here, I don't think i've ever been to a Chinese restaurant with this many vegetarian options before. We got a few appetizers, the bubble pancake, tofu skin, and vegan dandan noodles. All were good but the noodles were definitely my favorite. For main meals, we got an eggplant dish and some fried rice. The fried rice wasn't anything too special but the eggplant sauce was so flavorful. There were also a few drink options which were reasonably priced. The restaurant itself is decently sized but still pretty cozy. The staff was super friendly and checked in on us pretty frequently and wasn't rushing us out the door when we finished, which was nice. Would definitely come here again as the menu is pretty huge. read more

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I love this place so much! There are very few places that you can find great Chinese cuisine in the DC metro area, and Peter Chang is one of them. It's good enough to be in NYC. If you go with a large group, they have the lazy Susan tables to spin around the food. They serve a duck spring roll that is to die for. One of their hidden treasures, the eggs and scallion fried rice, is just $8; and my kids are always amazed by the bubble pancakes. There are a few dishes that are delicious but you need a good size party because of how rich the plates are; one of these dishes is the pork belly, great for 5-8 people to try a small piece but too much for one person to eat it. Needing a vegetarian dish? Go for the dragon eggplant. The stir fried baby bok choy is also delish. Pescatarian? SEAFOOD VERMICELLI POT W. MUSHROOM PASTE is the dish for you. You will find a dish for everyone. I can't wait to visit this amazing gem in McLean soon. read more

Never not liked a meal from here. Deriving from parent company, Mama Chang and other Peter Chang's in the area, Peter Chang in McLean stands to be its own Chinese restaurant staple. They have dim sum pretty much every day (not the biggest selection but the ones you just need), their peking duck is really really really good (take it from someone who has been to Beijing and lived in Hong Kong), their mapo tofu is really great, kung pao chicken is different but good as well, and all their dishes are just less greasy Chinese food options. Compared to other ones in the chain, this is my family and my personal favorite one. We always come here for our Chinese food fix and the service is lovely as well (everyone is just super nice). Hidden away in the heart of McLean, definitely come check this place out! read more

Peter Chang McLean - Szechuan Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Fantastic experience! We love the Chang chain, always a great meal. So happy they opened one in McLean! It was packed, and I'm sure it's always like that. Our server was amazing! Christine took her time with our group and recommended some favorites. We have a vegan in our group so she was very helpful with what she should order as well. Christine really took care of us! Okay so for food. I don't even know where to start. We had a little bit of everything! We started with the scallion pancake, make sure you dip it in the sauce! We got some veggies, the tofu skin salad (wayyy better than I expected !), the pork ribs (a little dry for me), chicken that had a nice kick , and my absolute favorite, the soup dumplings! I get the soup dumplings every time we go to the Chang chain. They are homemade and soo good! Be careful though, that broth inside is HOT, don't burn yourself. You cannot go wrong with anything you order here. Everything is so good! Can't wait to come back. read more

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Excellent experience at Peter Chang in McLean. They're offering $28 all you can eat dim sum on weekdays from 11am-3pm, and this couldn't be a better deal. The portion sizes are perfect to allow you to try several dishes (my wife and I split 8 different items, and we were very full, but not uncomfortably so). The service was fantastic - knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. The decor is nice - certainly an upgrade from the previous establishment, Lotus Garden. The restaurant is located beneath Tachibana off of Old Dominion - not the most convenient space, but worth seeking out! read more

Good flavors, especially the beef with nice wok hei. Peking duck was underwhelming--better options elsewhere. This was my third time trying Peter Chang's, but first time dining in, hoping portions would be a bit larger. Nope--still too small for the price. read more

The food was disappointing- we ended up feeding it to our dog. The shrimp was mushy and tasted freezer burned, the noodles had no flavor. And the filet beef with broccoli was watery with no sauce. Someone didn't drain the broccoli at all and this meal cost $100! Do not order read more

Peter Chang McLean - Shrimp 什锦捞面 Combination Lomein - Szechuan Near Me - McLean, Virginia

As usual all the PC locations are consistently good. The wait time was long and the servers were overwhelmed so kept on forgetting our request for forks and napkins but otherwise the food was worth the trip!! read more

Went in for a quick Sunday lunch and it was excellent! We shared 3 dishes and were quite satisfied by all of the flavors and textures. Our go to at any Chinese restaurant is the string beans. These were nice and spicy and crisp. Szechuan peppercorns possibly added was a delicious surprise. We also ordered a dry pot combination dish which was loaded either many fresh vegetables and had lovely pungent flavors. Yummy. The service was fast and the ambiance was quiet which allowed for easy conversations. Excellent meal! read more

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Peter Chang McLean is the eponymous chef's 9th restaurant, and like the others, this newest location has its own unique menu (despite sharing a name with the Arlington and Rockville locations). If you aren't familiar with Peter Chang, this acclaimed former chef of the Chinese Embassy turned defector-with-a-cult-following has become a successful restaurateur, known for creative and intensely-flavored sichuan specialties such as numbing ma la flavors, dry-fried eggplant, and scallion bubble pancakes. But as he opens more restaurants, he's also built a reputation for spreading himself thin, and delivering inconsistent quality at very high prices. Eating at Peter Chang restaurants can be an expensive roll of the dice. This new McLean has another common Peter Chang problem: a cryptic menu that's hard to decipher without help. I feel sorry for the waiters, who will be asked dozens of times every shift what "Dragon Eggplant" is, and what's in "Green Peppercorn Flounder." As for the food, I was disappointed that this location doesn't have the "hot & numbing" hot pots or variety of fish dishes like the Arlington location, but it offers a ton of other Chang inventions to try. Vegetable lovers should be in heaven here. Dry-fried Green Beans are a guaranteed hit -- perfectly cooked and lively with ma la sichuan peppercorns and shallots. Dry-fried Shitake Mushrooms with Eggplant takes Chang's famously irresistible eggplant dish and adds rich shitakes for extra umami goodness. And thankfully, Tofu Skin Salad is a fantastic appetizer that survives from the other locations. It's authentic and creative dishes like these that make Peter Chang a standout. So if you just come here and order Sweet & Sour Chicken, it's your own fault. The chef tends to spend his time at the newest locations, so it pays to visit early, before consistency becomes a problem. read more

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Popped in for a late lunch! They do take reservations and while we walked in that may not be true at other times. Shared parking with Tachibana... so in general a spot is hard to find but let's get to the food! While we looked over the menu I ordered cucumber salad and tea.... I adore cucumber salads... but this version is to me on the bland side... needed vinegar IMO and both hubby and I added salt! The ordered tea (they gave multiple options) never showed. Decided not to remind our waiter. I was pleased they were attentive and kept our water glasses full. We then ordered the pork pot stickers, green chili flounder, and dragon eggplant plus purple rice. The potstickers came out quickly and are paired with a spicy dipping sauce. Great flavor combo and one of the hits of our meal. The dragon eggplant came out next... in a sweet spicy sauce I found that while the presentation was beautiful and the dish tasty... it was hard to serve! The eggplant are spiraled cut which is what caused the serving difficulty! I'd have preferred a more traditional cut and toss. See update at bottom The green chili flounder was both a hit and a miss! It's served in broth with a soup ladle but no bowls or spoons offered???? Fixed that and we both really enjoyed the flavor. What was a major miss was the thick wide glass noodle that to me just didn't add to the dish plus were extremely difficult to pickup! If I ordered again I'd ask for no noodles. And two bowls with spoons! But the flavor of the dish was exceptional. See update at bottom Last observation is that rice isn't included. To me that's a fail at the prices per dish... a bowl should be offered to each person. They do have a purple rice option which the waiter pointed out was actually a mix of purple and white... I like that more robust texture but wish it was more purple than white in their mix Be prepared on the pricing so you're not surprised. At the time of this posting they didn't have any alcohol available. Hubby would have loved a glass of wine..,, Updating: we chatted with the manager... the dragon eggplant is served spiral cut down so it looks like a dragon... we suggested serving with a knife to make it a easy serving option.. the noodles on the flounder are traditional recipe... so while not my thing I get it!!!! read more

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This location is better than the Arlington one. The food here is pretty good if you eat inside. But carry out I feel like it's not that much food for the price. The Mongolian chicken felt like they filled the entire container with onions, and it's $22. Also if you order take out there is no rice, u have to order it and pay for it. So with places like this, we make rice before hand because I'm not paying for rice. You should try Fahrenheit or Hong Kong palace. Cheaper food for better quantity read more

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