37 Best Chinese Restaurants in Alexandria

“I’ve ordered three times here since Nov 2025, and the halal indication is what made me curious to try the place. I’m happy Hunan Cafe is in the neighborhood! The food is good and clean, meat portions generous, the white rice that comes as a side was fragrant and tasty. I’m not left second guessing my order unlike other Chinese take out spots that can be too oily or use too much MSG. The service is reliable and friendly.

More details: I’ve placed over the phone with no issue and have ordered using the kiosk. They securely pack the takeout. I’ve earned a reward through Toast, the ordering app. There’s plenty of space to eat-in, if you’d like. I haven’t had an issue with parking, it’s a strip / plaza lot shared with other businesses. Dishes I’ve tried: spicy chicken wonton, lo mein, Taiwan noodle with veggie, Szechuan beef, and La Zhi chicken.“

“Wonderful food and great dining experience ! One of my favorite restaurants !“

“We love Szechuan-style Chinese food, and this spot was a great find. It was casual, clean, and fast, with excellent quality and generous portions. The pork stir-fry in garlic sauce and flash-fried green beans with pickled cabbage were both super flavorful and paired really well together. The shrimp lo mein was delicious too. Overall, it was a great meal, and we’d definitely come back.“

“I placed a pick up order over the phone and staff was super nice and food was ready on time. The prices are also super reasonable for the amount of food you get. I’m going to give individuals ratings of everything I got below, but we ordered General Tsos, sweet-and-sour chicken and shrimp, shrimp egg foo young, beef and broccoli, combination lo mein, beef teriyaki sticks, egg rolls, crab cheese wontons, egg drop soup, and fried beef dumplings.

General Tsos: 4.5/5, had the exact flavor I’m looking for in this dish, but could have been a little spicier. They got a little soggy from the condensation, but still delicious.

Sweet and sour chicken and shrimp: 4/5, chicken and shrimp both had good flavor, but there were some pieces that were dry and hard like they were a bit old, but the softer pieces were really good and I like that they put the sauce on the side.

Shrimp egg foo young: 5/5, this was our first time trying this dish and we will definitely get it again. This had really good flavor and so did the gravy.

Beef and , the broccoli and meat were fine, but the sauce is missing something. It just didn’t have the flavor I’m used to and will not order again.

Combination lo mein: 5/5, pretty standard Chinese food lo mein but we had no issues with it and flavor was good.

Beef teriyaki sticks: 1/5, my mom really liked these, but I hated them. The flavor kind of reminds me of beef jerky, which is weird in a fresh meat item.

Egg rolls: 3/5, not the best I’ve had but passable. The taste is just a bit bland. They taste better dipped in the sweet and sour sauce.

Crab cheese wontons: 1/5, I already knew I wasn’t going to like them when I saw they were triangle shaped instead of the ones with the four points (iykyk). There was too much wonton and not enough filling in the filling itself had like no flavor.

Fried beef dumplings: 5/5, these were basically gyoza and flavor was pretty good.

Egg drop soup: 5/5, exactly the flavor I want in egg drop soup.

Although we didn’t love everything, the service, the prices, and the fact that we liked the majority of the items, I feel like they deserve five stars. Will definitely come back for my next Chinese food craving.“

“I had an amazing experience at Peking Express! The food was absolutely delicious—everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can really tell they care about quality. The portions were generous, and every bite hit the spot.

What made the visit even better was the service. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right. It’s the kind of place where you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in.

If you’re looking for great Chinese food with excellent service, this spot is definitely worth it. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Top quality Chinese food!!! Wow- don’t judge this well-hidden gem by its cover. While it doesn’t look like much on the outside, the quality here is unbeatable! We dined in and had the best Chinese food that we’ve had in the area! The food was fresh and seasoned exceptionally well. The recipes are genuine and hearty. The gentleman who appears to own and run the establishment is incredibly kind and so attentive. We called asking about orange chicken, decided not to order it, but he gave us a dish on the house to try it anyways!“

“Taste of Asia is a family friendly restaurant. The staff is friendly, polite, patient, and professional. This is our first time here and can't wait to come back. The server greeted us before we made it inside the door. That was very warm and refreshing. The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. It exceeded our expectations. Great job!“

“Best decision I made today was reconnecting to Chinese food again thanks to Eastern!! Not only are the deals and service amazing but the quality and taste of the food is phenomenal not to mention the quantity of the food is just mind blowing. I went for lunch and the first thing I noticed was how clean it was, I mean spick and span. As I walked up to pick up my food I was greeted with such kindness. I definitely will be coming here more now that I’m able to eat Chinese again!! Mind you this is Lunch size portion Hunan tofu with fried rice.“

“Had soup dumplings, chicken dumplings, cabbage, cucumber salad, and braised pork belly. It was all delicious, and the ambience was a celebration of Chinese culture but not overdone. The background video of some Yunnan cooking show was very cute. Our server was super friendly and made us feel at home. We loved it.“

“The tasty food is one thing BUT one thing which stood out for me is their great customer service. Jane and her other colleague were all smiles, kind and attentive. You can tell they love the job that they do. This is the kind of service you wanna comeback for more. I also appreciate that they're wearing a transparent mouth shield as it looks more neat than a regular mask. They offer free soup and coffee on top of your regular order which is great since it's winter around this time. I hope they can be consistent with their business approach and I wish their new store a success!“

“I've been a regular customer of Hunan Manor for many years. The food is always delicious and the owner and staff are always welcoming! The delivery service is quick. Although I have moved further away, Hunan Manor on Shenandoah Road is still my go-to Chinese restaurant. I am never disappointed.“

“Great food and awesome staff! 5 of 5 for sure.“

“The Presentation of the Food so artistic 😋 😍“

“Ordered food to go a few days ago and I must say the food is awesome. I got the triple delight with fried rice. The sauce on the triple delight was so delicious.... mmmmmh !! 😃 will definitely be ordering from here again!!!“

“I’ve been a loyal fan of South China Restaurant on Mount Vernon Avenue for years, but I wanted to try something new tonight, so I ordered from Ho’s Chinese Carryout in Centre Plaza for the first time. The General Tso’s chicken was really good and a totally different style from what I usually get. The sauce was nice and light with a golden brown color, a hint of garlic, and a good kick of spice that didn't overwhelm. The chicken chunks were moist with a nice crunch on the outside. I liked the broccoli pieces in it, but I could’ve used a little more!

I placed a mobile order and the food was packed up and waiting for me when I walked in 10-15 minutes later. Fast service and a great first experience. I’ll definitely be back to try something else next time.“

“I really love this place! The food is always hot, flavorful, and the portions are huge (they give you so much rice!). The menu offers a great variety, and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. The pick-up service is quick and efficient — my order is always ready when I arrive. Definitely one of my favorite spots for Chinese food, I always leave satisfied.“

“Dim sum yum“

“The atmosphere is great the food is delicious and I recommend everybody to try something different that they normally do not eat and I understand if it wasn't me right to your liking you can let them know and they will not be upset and it's clean and you can sit inside and eat“

“I honestly love the lady who answers the phone. She's always so kind, friendly and helpful with directions or on how to locate them. And to put the cherry on top, their food is EXCELLENT always hot and fresh never any old or bad chicken! Thank you!“

“Ninhao! ?? ?? ?Absolutely awesome “carry-out/to-go only” Chinese fare to satisfy you & your family! Fast, convenient, and soooo flavorful! — Really friendly and smiling counter-gal ready to serve up a plethora of delicious dishes… for just as YOU wishes! ??Xie-Xie! ??????“

“Jerry Chan's has been my favorite carryout for me since I first ate here in 10 years ago, in 2016. My go-to is their salt and pepper shrimp and shrimp egg rolls, which are amazing!!! The steamed white rice is always cooked to perfection. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming. I recently made an Uber Eats order from Jerry Chan's because I didn't know if they independently deliver to my area, and Uber Eats got the order wrong!!! But the restaurant made me a complete New Order completely free of charge despite Uber Eats not being willing to assist or refund to me, and even stayed open later than usual so I could pick it up.“

“Their food, customer service and fast delivery are all great and consistent. My favorite would be the Chef’s special orange chicken which comes with a side box of white rice. Try the veggie spring roll, crispy and delicious. Ask them for some homemade chili oil. Thank you!!“

“I've been going to this place for over 25 years. Fantastic family-run local business. Good, reliable, American Chinese food. I'm not giving it 5* because it's world-class cuisine; I'm giving it 5* because of how amazingly consistent the food is and how accommodating they are with special orders (food allergies, for example).“

“Amazing Vegetarian food and great service!!!💞“

“I always come eat here on my days when I have to come into the office for work. I’ve been a regular for two years. My recommendation is the kung pao chicken, chicken with broccoli or shrimp with broccoli. The egg rolls and spring rolls are good too. Excellent and always fresh!“

“the food is very good, delicious, and the attention admirable, super fast and friendly. I recommend 100%.it's my favorite restaurant.“

“Highly recommend! We were in Alexandria for the week and thought we would check it out based off of reviews and it did not disappoint. We had a large group (14) and they were very accommodating. Every dish was excellent and the staff were friendly. We will definitely come back again.“

“i've had two really great experiences with Magic Wok:
dining in two weeks ago - great atmosphere! the staff was very attentive and the food was delish!!!
ordered delivery tonight and it arrived much sooner than expected and the food was amazing!“

“Amongst the best egg rolls in the area. While the General Tso's Chicken was good, there was nothing "hot and spicy" about it. Either I'll refry it with some red pepper flakes or try the kung pao chicken next.

Parking: Dumb shared lot with other businesses“

“Food is ok not as good as it used to be. I guess because of the aftermath of covid everyone is struggling. They took away a lot of perks like coupons if you bought a certain amount of food you'd get a free item. No egg rolls with combination meals, no bean sprouts.“

“I ordered delivery during lunchtime hours and food arrived quickly and was SUPER fresh. I do think the prices are high but that seems to be a trend in NOVA. I got the shrimp and broccoli, sweet and sour shrimp, shrimp egg foo young, combo fried rice, beef egg roll, egg drop soup. Reviews for each below:

Shrimp and broccoli: 5/5, omg flavor was great, broccoli was so fresh and had a nice crunch to it. Would def get again

Sweet and Sour shrimp: 5/5, also super fresh and had great flavor, I like that the sauce is on the side unlike some places

Shrimp egg foo young: 3/5, it was super fresh and hot but I’ve had more flavorful versions. Tasted like egg shrimp and oil.

Combo fried rice: 3/5, not bad, pretty standard fried rice but something in it tasted like it was previously frozen maybe the vegetables but it was a bit distracting

Beef egg roll: 4/5, wrapper and veggies had good flavor but I wish they had a pork egg roll cause the beef threw me off and I don’t like their spring rolls, not bad though

Egg drop soup: 5/5, pretty standard but great flavor and just what I expected“

“Ordered 2 days in a row and they didn’t disappoint. Spicy Salt Shrimp and white rice with a side of gravy. Wasn’t a huge fan of the gravy. Shrimp was 10/10. 2nd day I had the Salt and Pepper pork chop also a 10/10. Looking forward to trying other things.“

“Place seemed Authentic so I gave it a try !! & I’m glad I did !!! I don’t get all these bad reviews with one stars it must’ve been the way they ordered or approached the hard working lady taking their order she took my order as Normally and fast, food was hot and tasted very authentic unlike other places that seem like they microwave their dishes !! Reading past reviews I assume her partner or family member was the one making the food and he did great !!! Definitely will be back !!! Respect and be respected !! I didn’t tip and regret it.

I came in with high standards for the authenticity and it was worth it for sure.“

“I only do take out from this spot, and stick to the dishes I've come to love.

Not a fan of the Yellow food color Fried Rice, it just irks my stomach

Lo Mein always on point, loaded with Protien, I get the combination.

Crab Sticks was ok, and Steak Egg Rolls, eh

You can't beat the Salt & Pepper Shrimp, for the portion and price, it's great.

It's quick and fresh, so I will continue to keep ordering from here“

“I ordered 2 dinner plates (Orange Chicken and General Tso Chicken) for my family. The food was ordered online and was ready for pick up as they promised. Good prices and more than enough food for some left-overs! The food was tasty, chicken was good and flavorful and the rolls & rice were excellent. I would recommend this place in a heart beat. I will be back the next time we want Chinese for dinner (or lunch). A+“

“I’ve been ordering from this restaurant for awhile and have been pleased with all entrees. The beef broccoli, kung pao shrimp, orange chicken, and fried rice are above average compared to other Chinese carry outs. Flavorful and delicious dishes from this spot so far!“

“Had ours delivered and it was here in 20 minutes. It was very good and flavorful, plus cooked HOT.“