Wow Bao

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.

Very good NY-style food. Very hard to find in the NOVA area. We ordered sautéed fish in light…read moreginger sauce-fantastic! Orange chicken-very good with the right amount of spice. Spring rolls-good. Shrimp with walnuts-my BIL loved it. Lemongrass soup-my SIL loved it. My BIL picked up the food and they deliver through DoorDash also. The place was clean and orderly..

Sesame Chicken

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Banana Flambe - set up

Peter Chang

4.1(146 reviews)

2.7 mi

I'm glad Peter is done hiding and can open restaurants regularly without threat of being deported…read moreor kidnapped by Chinese spies. The food is great and the service is quick and attentive. I was here twice over the last two months. The first time, I ordered off the regular menu. The second time, I did the AYCE dim sum/tapas. Obviously, ordering a la carte, you'll get larger portions. It was all fantastic. The server was attentive and friendly. Dishes came out lightning fast. And the food itself was stellar! I'll let the photos speak for themselves. You can't go wrong here, especially if you're getting one of the AYCE specials (there's a similar one at Mama Chang's). I want to note though, three of the dishes have the same flavor profile, just different main ingredients: spicy dry fish, spicy dry cauliflower, and dry fried spicy eggplant. They use dry fried red chili and ground Szechuan peppercorn. If you like this, great! Just know it's the same seasoning across these dishes. I didn't take photos of everything, but if it's braised pork xxxx, get it! I will gladly return to this location or Mama Chang's for another AYCE adventure.

For my recent visit to Peter Chang's weekend Bottomless Dim Sum and Tapas Brunch, I prepared by:…read more * Fasting for 12 hours * A one hour gym workout * Two hours playing pickleball Met up with my immediate family to celebrate Mother's Day this past weekend, and I gotta say, this brunch is one of the better AYCE deals currently in NOVA. Located off of busy Centreville Road in Herndon, DMV legendary restaurateur Peter Chang opened this latest establishment in September 2024. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended for their Bottomless weekend brunch; and especially if you have a large group, as we did. There is limited parking right in front, but drive a bit further for a larger lot across the street within a 2-3 min walk. The interior is modern with the familiar high ceilings, exposed duct work, faux greenery, and Asian themed artwork. Combined with the choice of almost tropical like tables and chairs, the decor was giving off serious Malaysia vibes. When our server arrived, she explained that diners could choose items from EITHER the Chinese Tapas or Traditional Dim Sum menu, which is awesome since this allows for the culinary options of over 45+ items!!! Depending on the size of your group, I would suggest ordering 6-8 items at a time, since the plates are small (about a 1-2 person serving size). And TBH, I like this style of AYCE as opposed to the the usual long steam tables of food which just sits underneath heat lamps, and has tongs which have been handled by lots of people...yuck! And for the restaurant, it helps to limit food waste. Over the next 90 minutes (time limit for the AYCE brunch), we sampled so many items, but some of the standouts were: * Crystal Shrimp Dumpling (har gow) - wrapper wasn't too thick, and the shrimp filling was plentiful and had excellent flavor * Steamed pork and shrimp shu mai - very good version of a dim sum staple. * Beef Chow Fun - noodles could've had more "wok hei" flavor, but beef was tender and not too salty. * Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) - good amount of seasoned soup inside the wrapper with tasty pork filling * Salt and pepper shrimp - peeled shrimp was flash fried, but not rubbery. It was topped with a salty peppery crunchy topping. We had several rounds of this dish. * Black Sesame egg yolk bao - creamy and not too sweet eggy filling, inside the soft black sesame bao I will detract one star for the service, however. Im my estimation, the place is understaffed for the volume of customers. Water and tea was a bit slow to arrive (after 8 min of sitting down) and it was challening to flag down our server to order more items; hence the reason it's recommended to get multiple dishes at one time. But at the end of the meal, everyone was quite pleased and satisfied, most importantly, mom and dad enjoyed the experience. When the check arrived, our party of 10 had ordered 40 items. With tax and tip, the total came out to a tad under $400. Tbh, for the quality and variety of food, $40/person is a good deal. I can definitely envision Peter Chang's weekend bottomless brunch being a monthly occurrence for me.

Reception & dining

Combo Fried Rice (w. Chicken, Beef, & Shrimp)

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Fried rice

Yu Noodles

4.3(275 reviews)

4.5 mi

I was really craving hand pulled noodles. Luckily I stumbled upon Yo Noodles as the closest thing…read moreto me (about an hour drive). What I enjoyed about Yo more than a place like Dumpling District (very similar in menu) was the quality and vibes of the service and atmosphere. The servers were very helpful to explain the dishes to my family members who needed some help. The food hit! The Spicy dry noodles are definitely what drew me to come here and they did not disappoint. My kids loved the pork chops. The seafood soup was loaded! The flavors were exceptional. And for as much food as we order, the price was pretty reasonable! We look forward to our next visit!

I used to come here pretty often, but as of our last visit, the quality has significantly tanked…read moreand it's pretty evident that they've started cutting corners. For example, the Panfried Pork Bun used to be my favorite item here but they've changed the recipe significantly. The pork filling used to be a lot larger and juicier...but now when you break open the bun, the filling is so small that half of the bun doesn't even have any meat. 80% of the bun is just dough and it's not fried well and quite greasy. Everything overall was way too greasy, including the crueller and the dry noodles were swimming in oil. I did like the texture of the noodles, but unfortunately it was overshadowed by the oiliness of the broth it was sitting in. It's really sad to see this place fall short since it opened a couple years ago. I'm hoping that they can improve their quality of food as it's really gone downhill since opening.

Corner cashier and order pick up area - inside back of restaurant adjacent to kitchen and prep area

Spicy marinade beef and tripe

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Yibin spicy dry noodle with minced pork

Hunan Cafe

3.4(112 reviews)

3.0 mi

This is our go-to place in the area. Always solid and dependable. Never had a bad experience. Is it…read moreamazing? No, but it hits the spot.

No MSG Chinese food, which sounds nice for those who are sensitive/allergic to it. However, the…read moreflavors are bland and could benefit from MSG or at least some salt. The noodle and rice combination gets a bit soggy from the oil. Mooshu pork was a bit flavorless but still satisfying portion wise. Came with some fortune cookies which are nice. It's an okay Chinese spot for me, nothing particularly special, but good for when you want a reasonably priced dinner.

Crispy Beef

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Rice and the noodles

Chen's Kitchen

3.4(171 reviews)

4.3 mi

Chen's Kitchen is incredible! Their lunch specials are my…read morefavorite, I eat there often since it's close to my job. The prices are great! 10/10 would recommend!

Great Food, Sweet and sour chicken could have been a little crispier and the lo mein doesn't taste…read morelike that nova Chinese lo mein I'm used to but other than that food was incredible, portions were on point and price was great. This place is awesome

H4. Steamed Chicken w. Broccoli

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Side wall

Taste of Hong Kong

3.2(490 reviews)

4.4 mi

I came here for lunch with my family and we had a good time! The interior of the restaurant is…read morespacious and if you want some dim sum, this is the perfect spot. Service here is speedy and nice. We ordered a variety of dim sum dishes as well as their beef chow fun and their duck. I absolutely loved their beef chow fun (as it was super flavorful), their duck (which was so juicy), and their steamed rice roll with fried dough stick. Overall, everything was great and I think this is a really reliable spot for good dim sum!

The food here is really good. I frequent here with my family. You know it's good when a large…read moreportion of the customers are also Asian haha. There's a large variety of dishes so everyone can find something they like. I particularly like the Orange Beef. It's not as oily as Chinese takeout food and the broccoli is fresh.

Shrimp with Pine Nuts in Mayonnaise Sauce (Honey walnut shrimp)

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Min Ga Nae

4.5(12 reviews)

3.1 mi

Ordered catering and it was fantastic!…read more The owner personally delivered the meal and gave a large portion. Will definitely be a regular customer:)

Big flavor and even bigger portions for such a small dining spot in the corner of H Mart. The…read moreservice was cafeteria style to get your meals and put away your used plates and trays. I could barely put a dent in my noodle dish; I thought the price was a bit higher due to having seafood but nope, they don't hold back on dishing out the goods. I just wish they had better takeout containers that can handle the weight. Keep up the good work!

Min Ga Nae is in back of H Mart Herndon on Elden. Arrow points to entrance to restaurant - I posted another pic of the seating area

Tang Soo Yuuk (sweet and sour pork) with sauce on the side. To go order. Regular size. Thoughtfully packaged. Delicious! So good!

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Menu - #1 - 16 - March 2024 - BRAND NEW EATERY replacing K Town in H Mart on Elden St in Herndon - Zoom in for details/prices

Asian Garden

3.6(88 reviews)

3.1 mi

I think I finally found my go to Chinese takeout spot! Food was fresh, hot , and tastes amazing! I…read moreasked for spicy and they delivered. Highly recommend

With our decreased mobility due to medical issues, Asian Garden is one of our favorite places to…read moreorder delivery from these days. The staff usually say that the order will be delivered within 30 the 40 minutes; it is usually under 30 minutes. It is almost like they start fixing the order when they see our phone number!

Very good, I love singapore noodles here. Yummy..., if I can I will put 10 Stars for them. Come over to dry

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Crispy beef, sesame chicken, general Tso's chicken, broccoli in brown sauce, and fried rice

Wong Kok Asia Cuisine

3.7(146 reviews)

4.0 mi

They food is always fresh and hot. Great flavor and they will give you the heat level you want…read more We've been going there for about 20 years and have never been disappointed. Our favorite dishes are the Sichuan Chicken, twice cooked pork, General Tso's Chicken and Kung Pao Chicken. The Hot and Sour soup is very good also.

BLUF: The food is always hot & fresh. Decent quality of meat. Not too greasy. It's tasty in a local…read morejoint kinda way but the flavors certainly don't leave lasting impressions. Satisfies the Chinese food cravings for sure. Warm & welcoming atmosphere...not so much. I don't want to fault one of my go-to Chinese food joints because the economy sucks. Everyone & everything has been affected during these chaotic & unreliable times. Small biz restaurants gotta save where they can just like everyone else to stay alive. I look forward to the day when this restaurant can go back to good-sized portions with a satisfying amount of meat & vegetables rather than having to really scale down. Been coming here for years and it's still in the rotation despite the downgrade in value currently. Being able to count the number of meat pieces on one hand and the number of veggies on the other is disheartening. A container filled with steamed rice & sauce instead of meat & veggies is disappointing and expensive. I've never found Wong Kok to fall into the category of "greasy Chinese food." That's a definite plus. While the lunch specials are generally still an ok deal during this horrible economy, be prepared to spend and not receive quite the return you once were used to getting from your fav Chinese food joint. Even the fortune cookies have shrunk about 20% in size! Worth the drive? Yes, because the food has always been hot & fresh and tastes pretty good. The meat quality remains decent- not fatty, gristly, or just scraps. And, yes, because I want to keep my local Chinese food go-to in biz.

C2. Kung Pao Chicken(white meat)

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Asian Fusion

3.5(172 reviews)

4.7 mi

Great food and great taste! Loved the Hot Garlic dish, Thai Curry, and Thai Fried Rice. Everything…read morewas fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Highly recommend Asian Fusion!

Your average indo-chinese - portions are decent but for the price point, I didnt feel like you were…read moregetting a lot for your money. The chicken fried rice was good and I would prob get that again but the general Tso Chicken - where is the chicken? Tastes like all batter and very thick sauce that is hard to get through. Overall, just OK.