Here on a warm Fall day for some variation on typical Chinese food (Malaysian) and wound up at South China in Del Ray. An unassuming store front greets you to a basic 4 walled restaurant. But again, one doesn't typically need a fancy restaurant to get great Chinese food. The difference I found between traditional Chinese and the Malaysian is more of an Indian twist on staples (more spices and some spicier options), distinct soups and the noodles. On the latter, rather than the wide egg noodles are yummy fried and chicken noodles. As for soups, you've got to try the Pan Mee (House Special). It is unique with a chicken base, mushrooms, fish balls and mustard greens. Outstanding! We also pigged out on the Sayang Meehoon, which is the aforementioned fried rice noodle adorned with plentiful tofu and shrimp in a spicy soy bean sauce. Don't say that Chinese food is boring because it's all the same. We were impressed with the variety and quality, and I suspect you will be too. read more

South China - The Pan Mee and Chicken Noodle Soups - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Food is delicious, and the staff is friendly. The fried foods were super fresh, not chewy like old fried foods can be. We had the Sweet & Sour Combo, the Crispy Chicken, and the Szechuan Chicken, and it was all fantastic. Probably the best Chinese food I have ever had! read more

Some food is good, some can do better. I really like their fried chicken. I am not sure how they make it juicy and garlicy, but it's addicting. The crab ragoon and lo mein is decent, nothing standing out against other Chinese takeout restaurants. What I was disappointed on was their sesame/general tsos chicken. Some parts were juicy, and some were overcooked or too crispy. There wasn't much sauce to help either. I haven't tried other local Chinese takeout places here, but their food isn't bad. read more

This is a great go-to neighborhood restaurant with good food, good value and prompt service. I recommend.

One of the best lunch deals in the area for Chinese food! Reasonably priced and plenty of options for all picky eaters, this spot is definitely worth checking out. Fast and efficient service from the staff and had no issues when placing the order over phone for pickup. Not much space for sit down but they focus on takeout orders. read more

Their food is great! This is more of a carry out place. If you decide to dine in, they will bring your food in the take out containers and you can eat there. Nothing fancy about this place. It's styrofoam plates and plastic forks however the food is delicious. Crispy egg rolls in a thick wrapper, crab Rangoon with a thick skin and tasty filling, the extra crispy kung pao chicken is dynamite! Their crispy Szechuan beef is awesome and their salt and pepper tofu was such a delicious surprise as well. The service is fast and the suggestions on what to order have been great every time! My nephew found this place while looking through pictures on google with white Chinese take away boxes and styrofoam and said this is what I want. American Chinese food and this place absolutely hits the spot. We've dined there in the summer and it's warm in there so keep that in mind if you plan to eat there. We prefer to have our food right when it's made so we toughed it out read more

South China - Chicken Fried Rice, Szechaun Crispy Beef, Szechuan String Beans, Kung Pao Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Ordered pickup on a Sunday afternoon around 5PM. I had no issues with the pickup or the payment at all. We ordered off their website and were able to pickup our order easily within 20 minutes (could have been faster but we were able to choose the specific time of our order) We got the sesame beef and general tso's chicken. Both were really good. The sauce was delish and both our dishes came with some steamed broccoli which I always like to use as a sauce sponge. My beef was a bit hard to get through, but using a knife I was able to get it into smaller more manageable pieces. read more

South China - Sesame Beef - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I love food places that look a little "hole in the wall" ish. It's not a very big place and not a lot of decor but it gets the job done when it comes to Chinese food. The food was hot and delicious. We got plenty of condiments and our fortunes were good! My lo me in was a little oily but still enjoyable. I would order from here again! read more

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Lunch specials are still good if you get the right thing. Recently got the sesame shrimp for dinner and it was terrible. Literally just huge pieces of breading with tiny shrimp inside. I think my $14 meal had like 4-5 shrimp and everything else was just breading. The fried rice was also undercooked and had no flavor this time around. Should have just gotten white rice instead. Not sure if it was an off day but I don't on't recommend those dishes. Still a fan of the egg drop soup though. read more

Searching for a "pre marathon" take out meal and this spot checked all the boxes. The food was your standard take out but it was good and the owners were the nicest. You could tell that this was a beloved spot as there were several regulars that popped in while we were waiting for our order. The portions were hearty and the garlic sauce was delicious. I just wish the wontons in the soup were a bit more "put together" but all in all a great meal. read more

Best Chinese food in Alexandria. Fastest delivery. Best crispy beef I ever had anywhere!

Very basic Chinese place. Zero atmosphere but good prices for decent food. Owner is nice. Other workers are so so. Loved the String Beans and Kung Pao Chicken. General Tso was also decent if ordered with light sauce. Give them a try if you're in the hood read more

South China - General Tso Chicken, Szechuan String Beans, Crispy Beef - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've been coming to South China since I went to GW across the street. Now as adult with my on family,my mouth still drools over their Singapore noodles and General Tso chicken, and what's better is it taste the same as it did back then. I've tried many other Chinese sit down restaurants and takeout places, for convenience reasons, and nothing has come close to being satisfactory in taste. read more

It's not trying to be fancy, and that's exactly why I like it. The food is consistently good, portions are generous, and the prices are more than fair. It's the kind of place that does the classics right--sweet and sour chicken, crispy spring rolls, wonton soup, and those sautéed green beans that are oddly addictive. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes dining in or picking up feel easy and pleasant. If you're looking for gourmet or trendy, this isn't it--but if you're craving old-school Chinese-American favorites that hit the spot without breaking the bank, South China is the place. read more

We got this for delivery and it was amazing. The General Tso chicken was just the right amount of spice. The beef lo mein was also very good. We added dumplings and wonton to our order and they were also fresh and tasty. The food was delivered hot and quickly! read more

One of the essential foods that I need to survive is Chinese Food. South China does a very good job of preparing Hot Delicious Food; American Chinese Food. I like this place. A small takeout restaurant with 8 or so tables. There is no waiter service, but the food comes out in takeout packaging to the table. Some paper plates and eat. Simple and no frills. I have only done takeout and service is fast. NYC fast; old-school fast. You call. Place an order. Ten or fifteen minutes later. Pick up and enjoy. Been here half a dozen times already. Always fast. Always ready on time. The food is delicious. Standard dumpling. Had them both pan-fried and steamed. Like them both; not doughy. Lite on flavor for my taste; but it's really tasty. Enjoy with hot oil. Beef Chow Fun. Another winner. The noodles have body; not mush; even after a 15-minute car ride. Plenty of beef. Tender. Flavorful. Nice change of pace for me. Pork Lo Mein. Spot on dish. This is a go-to dish for me. Noodles, protein, veggies, and sauce; equals delicious. My order had plenty of the above. Decent noodles. Tender pork. Veggies in proportion. Well well-balanced dish. Beef Szechuan and Pork Szechuan. Had both and both were delicious. Nice Szechuan sauce. Spicy hot but not deadly spicy. I like the layers of flavors in this style of dish. Again tender beef and pork with carrots, onions, and celeray. Delicious. My favorite; is The Egg Roll. I am a sucker for egg rolls. Top it with your favorite sauce and enjoy. Hot, tasty, filling... Overall, South China is a very good American Chinese Restaurant. Very friendly service. Large portions. Easy on the wallet. Always leftovers. Hot and tasty. CC friendly. Plenty of street parking. No frills; just delicious food. These are all the things I look for in my local Chinese Restaurant. read more

I've been ordering from South China for ages. They are super quick and very affordable. The only reason I am docking a star is because their shrimp dishes are not always reliable. The quality is so-so for seafood. Everything else is great however. They are very good at accommodating severe peanut allergies! Still use caution, but my partner can eat dishes here that she normally can't eat at other Chinese takeout spots. We love them. read more

As a first time customer I was impressed with the prices.. The "Pork Fried Rice" was pretty good.... I tried their egg rolls and Pork fried dumplings.. I probably wouldn't do that again.. The employees were super friendly and they kept the restaurant nice and clean I will be back for lunch read more

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Fresh vegetables, lunch specials, and delightful staff. It's easy to see why people love this Mt V avenue favorite. The food is delicious, I have a new favorite place read more

Stopped at this Chinese Restaurant while in the area. With Chinese restaurant menus being so vast it is difficult for me to rate the businesses any higher than a 3* without having experienced enough of their menu items. On this occasion I ordered ribs, chicken wings, shrimp egg roll, beef lo mein and shrimp lo mein. The food was average. Thankfully not overly salty, greasy or soggy which is sometimes the case with traditional Chinese American food. The lady who took my order was very pleasant. So was the young man who assisted me in ordering a shrimp egg role after placing my original order. Indoor seating was plenty. Overall an OK experience. Give them a shot. read more

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I have been disappointed in food quality. It simply doesn't Have any seasoning or taste. It's imo they are cutting back on flavor because of cost. Even fried rice has no flavor. Learning to make at home. And yes genuine seasoning is expensive so I understand. read more

We first stumbled upon this little restaurant in the summer of 2013, after my family had just moved to America, and it's safe to say this is the place that kickstarted our love for Chinese food. We remembered the friendly service and delicious food and decided to come back here this summer. I'm happy to say not much changed even 10 years later! The restaurant looks very simple inside, but the food is wonderful. We got the beef lo mein, shrimp fried rice, egg drop soup, kung pao chicken, cashew chicken, chicken curry puffs, and lemon chicken. The prices are more than justified and portions are large and very filling, even the smaller ones from the lunch menu. The meat in all the dishes was very tender, the veggies were perfectly cooked, and the rice, noodles, and soup were delicious. This restaurant holds a special place in our hearts and we will definitely be back again! read more

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I'm a big fan of South China--probably order delivery once a week, and it's always fast and good. The food is fresh and prepared just right, and the portion sizes are huge. One dish = at least 2 meals for me. Highly recommend! read more

Ok something to keep in mind is I unfortunately had to let the food sit for like 20 minutes before eating. That being said, super good and and great price. We got three egg rolls, general Tso's chicken, Kung Pao, and Hot and Sour Soup for like $35 so that is swag. It was good, but unfortunately not wow and thusly I can't give five stars, but will definitely return!! read more

South China is my go to for Asian delivery. It's one of the few restaurants in the DC area that sells Malaysian food. My son lived there for a few years, so we enjoy the curries and the char koay teow. Sadly, they don't sell nasi lemak. It's all good and delivery is fast. read more

I cannot understand how people give this place anything lower than 5 stars. The best Chinese food I have had in Alexandria/Arlington! I would hope others can separate the service they received from DoorDash / Uber Eats from this restaurant as it is nothing short of warm and homely. The food is awesome and i highly recommend the fried chicken wings if you like crispy (the sauce they give on the side is also delightful) and you can't go wrong with the orange chicken. read more

After doing endless take out this past year due to covid, we realized South China has smaller portions compared to other chinese takeout restaurants in alexandria. Ordered a dinner size Sweet and Sour Chicken ($10), and it looked like the lunch size we get from another restarant in Old Town for much cheaper. Also not as crispy or fresh. In hindsight, the lunch portion is small too in comparison. read more

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My go-to Chinese Restaurant. I've been going there since I moved here. Food is great and service is as well. My favorite eat-in / take-out restaurant for Chinese and Malaysian food. read more

Some of the better Chinese food in the area. Ordered the Lo Mein, General Tso's chicken, and Sesame Chicken - all solid and generous portions. Probably our new go-to spot in Alexandria. read more

Metal in my food. You guys need to get more careful with what goes in your food luckily it was shiny and i was able to see it before putting it in my mouth read more

South China - That is the metal found in my food i eat here often but thats a first - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Just moved to the area and this food was amazing!!!! we had the sesame chicken, chicken lo'mein , hot n sour soup and the chicken fried rice. It was fresh and flavorful and the customer service was a pleasant welcome to the city. My daughter and I have found our spot. read more

Fast delivery and good Chinese food in the Del Ray area! Would recommend the hot and sour soup, orange chicken and crab wonton.

Don't order from them. Drivers are rude and will steal your food saying they couldn't "deliver". And management gives no refund

Delicious! Ordered take-out from here recently and was really happy with both the wide selection of food and how delicious it was! We ordered the following: -Hot and sour soup -Eggrolls -Garlic Beef (made this one spicy, just to my liking). This came with rice. -Moo Shi Beef with 4 pancakes -Pancakes (this was literally just tortilla bread, so we were a little bit confused about that, but the sauce it came with was tasty) The food is great, service was good, and our take-out order was ready pretty quickly. Would definitely visit again! read more

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It appears that South China has new owners and/or chefs. The food is now just okay. I'm sad that the classic Hong Kong style dishes no longer taste the same. read more

Terrible customer service the owners son was very rude and unpleasant. When his mom asked him if I was waiting or had gotten my order he shrugged very nonchalantly, but his the one who took my order. read more

I was looking forward to dining there after the pandemic shut-downs, and was pleasantly surprised with the entire meal being served on disposable foam tableware. They explained that if they used real tableware, it would cost more ... except it already did cost more than the other local carry-out places. (Obviously, the cost of running dishes through their dishwasher is higher than the cost of that disposable tableware.) So basically, the reason to serve meals on real tableware is that the prices would increase to what they are already charging. (Typically, if there is a price difference, the carry-out costs more.) After trying to eat my meal with a fork that basically folded under the food as I was trying to eat it, I decided I could either ask for chopsticks or take it home and transfer it to actual tableware and use an actual fork to enjoy my food. They obviously knew the problem because they didn't announce their "carry-out dine-in" policy until they served the food. Still, I can get better carry-out at a lower price at Goody's or any of a half dozen other places. It's sad, because South China had been one of the gems of Mt. Vernon Ave. read more

For fast-casual Chinese/Malaysian food, this place does the trick. The menu obviously caters to the American clientele that comprises the area. That said, the speciality Malaysian menu offers options that is reminiscent of southeast Asian cuisine. And the price is very reasonable/great value. I ordered the Penang Asian Laska (sour fish soup). The broth was nicely seasoned with tamarind which gave its sour base. The fish of choice was mackerel, which was a surprising but tasty choice for fish. I would have preferred it to be a bit more on the spicy side, however. Overall, it was a great dish with a steal price point. I will probably come back to try other dishes. read more

South China - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

All around good food. I had Hunan beef, fried rice, hot/sour soup, and fried meat dumplings. Vegetable were fresh and everything except the dumplings was flavorful. Dumplings were very doughy making it almost impossible for me to eat. For a fried dumpling, the exterior was soft and the dough stuck to the top of my mouth. Price was right and they provide a good amount of food. Would order from here again, just without the balls of dough. read more

South China - Hunan Style Beef w/ beef Meat Dumplings 6 Pcs (background) - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The service and the food are the best eat it once a week love me some south China and the young lady named I is so beautiful inside and out