Quiet on Sunday at 4:30. While the snow melted and washed away the snow (FINALLY) I ventured out…read morefor some General Tso's chicken. Ever notice Chinese food places never advertise? But wait. My go-to spot suddenly closed, leaving me in a bit of a lurch! Where do I go?! We all have our favorite Chinese restaurant, and when we can't go to that one there's a little bit of a conundrum. I take American Chinese food seriously - which really means I order the same thing 98% of the time because that's my GO TO meal. As an intellectual, that is of course General Tso's chicken. Beijing Tokyo blends north and south Asia into a rather cozy, strip mall location. One person was talking obliviously on her cell phone, while the sushi Chef took orders. Until Yelp asked me if this place was romantic, I hadn't actually thought about it that way. But it is a little romantic. The tables are close together, the light is low, even if this place was full it would be... Cozy. A Chinese restaurant that's cozy is a very short leap to romantic. You can have a conversation here. I ordered my usual and waited about 10 minutes. The GTC was excellent. It had spice and flavor, but not too spicy. The fried rice was delicious. Good portion size and a good price. Two egg rolls and the total came to $25.25. No surprises, nothing out of the ordinary. If you had told me this had come from my favorite- now sadly closed - Chinese restaurant, I would have never known the difference. And there in lies what I think makes a good Chinese restaurant: predictability. American Chinese food is a distinct cuisine with the same menus, the same waving Buddah and melamine plates. The difference is quality, and the taste of your favorite meal. I am sad that my favorite place closed, but Beijing Tokyo is my new Chinese food restaurant, and I think it's pretty darn good.

Have not been here in 11 years and got food to go and was still yummy!…read more Food- Egg Drop Soup-good flavor. Just didn't like that they give you packaged crispy noodles instead of fresh made ones Dumplings-good taste and flavorful dipping sauce Egg roll-standard Crispy chicken proper- asked for it extra saucy and no spice. And both requests were honored. Service was very nice even on a busy Wednesday night (Thanksgiving Eve) Ambiance- It's not overly large inside but there are about 8 tables for inside dining.

I walked in on a Friday night and placed on order. My order was ready in what felt like less than…read more10 fast minutes -- huh? so fast! So, did they master the flavoring of the dishes? Nope. I like the speed and accuracy of order completion, but the food did not taste that great. General Tso's Chicken had too much batter with very lttle chicken meat on some pieces. And, It was not crispy -- probably soggy because it was sealed in a plastic to-go container. And, the chicken lo mein was bland. Chicken corn soup was tasty with lots of chicken and egg ingredients. Small place with old furniture. I noticed the bottom legs of all the chairs were rusted.

This has become our local go-to place for carry out Chinese in the Burke area. You can sit down to…read moreeat but it's mostly set up for carry out. Still, it's perfectly fine for sit down. The food here is above average for American style Chinese takeout. Portions are generous. I like the kung pow chicken. My husband likes the twice cooked pork, which is made with roast pork. Fried rice is good. We also like the hot and sour soup. My husband loves their fried egg roll, but I personally find it average. The dumplings are handmade, steamed or pan fried...thick dough and filling- mostly average. Service is always very friendly, as this is a family run business. Double check your order for accuracy-this can be a concern. It's a solid enough place, I'd give it 3-4 stars. It's the best option in the Burke area, imo.

Third visit another 3/3. I tried the coconut shrimp this time and even my kids couldn't stop eating…read moreit. Forgot how big the sushi rolls were but they were devoured. At this point I'm going to try the whole menu! Had no problem getting a table for four at 5pm on a Sunday.

Songbird has such a beautiful, cozy vibe perfect for a rainy day. I stumbled upon this gem while…read moresearching for a sushi spot for lunch, and I'm so glad I did. We started with the fried chicken bao, which was saucy, crunchy, and paired perfectly with the soft, fluffy bao bun. My husband ordered the vegetable spring rolls, which he thought were just okay. Next, I had the Dynamic sushi roll, and it was excellent. The shrimp tempura inside was warm with the perfect crunch, which paired beautifully with the spicy tuna on top. For my entrée, I ordered the Singapore rice noodles, and they were by far the best I've ever had full of flavor and perfectly cooked. My husband had the fried rice with vegetables, and he really enjoyed his dish as well. We also tried the lychee cocktails, which were smooth and delicious, though a bit on the pricey side for my liking. As for the service, I have no complaints. Our food came out promptly, and our drinks were consistently refilled. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely come back to try more dishes on the menu.

We really enjoy Hunan Cafe in Burke. Their crispy beef is a favorite of mine, and we always order…read morethe crab rangoons and Singapore rice noodles--everything is consistently delicious. My husband especially loves their Kung Pao Chicken. Jenny at the front is always friendly and kind, which makes the experience even better. The indoor dining area is clean, with comfortable chairs, and I really appreciate that they bring your food out on actual plates instead of styrofoam. That extra touch makes dining in feel so much nicer. We've been happy every time we visit and will definitely keep coming back.

Delicious Chinese food! We got their sesame chicken and general tso's chicken and both had great…read moreflavors and textures. The lo mein side was basic, but still good. Tatsy and cravable, this is my go-to for Chinese food. Highly recommend!

Located in Springfield, they have a huge variety of food to order from. We called to place a…read moretakeout order and it was ready for pickup within 20 minutes. We ordered sesame chicken with fried rice, egg rolls, crab Rangoons and soup. Everything was so delicious and we even got an extra order of egg rolls!!

My daughter and I visited Asian Grill today for lunch. The service is excellent. We had a very…read moreattentive waitress. We started with egg rolls and we were told the sauces were made in house. Watch out for that mustard. It was so spicy. I ordered Mongolian beef and my daughter ordered sesame chicken. Both were huge portions. Both dishes were flavorful and well prepared. We will have plenty to eat the rest for another meal or two.

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

Okay, pre-covid, this was my second favorite Chinese spot in all of NOVA. During COVID the quality…read morewent down, almost as if food was being reheated from the day before. But they're BACK BABY! If you're looking for great kung pao chicken and chunky egg rolls, then this is the spot for you. One of the better kung Pao chicken dishes in NOVA for sure. Food is back to being quality and fresh!

We moved out of Burke 4 years ago but still visit friends. Our most recent visit to Hunan West was…read moreto pickup a catering order of appetizers. I phoned the order in and a super friendly staff member took my order. She was nice enough to tell me that she would package it up in a large tray. Win win for me since I didn't had to transfer the appetizers into my own tray. They also packed me a bunch of packed sauces. Everyone enjoyed the hot appetizers. They were crunchy and tasty, not greasy. Staff was efficient during the pickup and payment process. I will definitely be returning.

I ordered through DoorDash. The food arrived swiftly and was nice and warm. The food was lacking…read moresomething very important.....flavor. Out of our family of three no one liked their meal.

I ordered chicken fried rice and egg drop soup. They tasted delicious. Another time, I ordered…read moreSingapore rice noodle. It is also good.

Hot Peppercorn is old school Chinese dining at it's finest…read more Think lazy susans, communal bowls of shrimp wonton soup, pan fried noodles, salt and pepper pork chops, crispy beef, dim sum, and more. There is nothing fancy here, just heaps and heaps of steaming food over long conversations with family. Pricing is affordable, place is clean, service is friendly. They even have a little fish pond which is great for entertaining children while your food is coming out. Hope this place stays around forever.

With a name like Hot Peppercorn, I was expecting some fiery Sichuan food for dinner. The dumplings…read morein hot oil were more like dumplings in mildly spicy water. The sesame noodles were just lo mein noodles with a tiny drizzle of sauce and a few sesame seeds, no real flavor except dough. The Chongqing chicken had some pieces that were refrigerator-level cold, the chiles had just been dumped on top and not stir-fried with the chicken, and there were zero Sichuan peppercorns, so not mala at all. The chicken fried rice and the scallion pancakes were overcooked, and there was no sauce with the pancakes. Asked for utensils and hot oil, received neither.

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.