35 Best Chinese Restaurants in Alexandria

“I took my daughter to Hunan Cafe for dinner tonight after school, and she loved it so much she immediately declared it her new favorite restaurant — and demanded to write a review. Who am I to stand in the way of a tiny food critic?

Her review: “My mom brought me to dinner tonight and the food is amazing! Everything was so flavorful, and the crab Rangoon was perfectly crispy. The wonton soup, crispy beef, and General Tso’s chicken were great too!”

Safe to say we’ll be 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!“

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

“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.“

“Dim sum yum“

“I get Hunan Chicken (sometimes Hunan Beef) I really enjoy it. I can't have onions and they have always been able to make sure to leave them out for me. I generally just take it to go so I can't say what the dining in experience is like but I havent had an order messed up or missing from them and it has always been hot and delicious. I typically get the Crab Rangoon also and those are pretty good.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“The food was pretty okay. I liked the atmosphere and how the restaurant is decorated. The restaurant is very small, so I'd suggest doing takeout. The restaurant sells trinkets, which was fun. The trinket I bought wasn't expensive. There's a free parking lot that wasn't too full. The restaurant seems to be run by a dad who both cooks the food and mans the register/phone. His kids were there too (not disruptive or anything though). He seemed to be a dad putting in a lot of work to make ends meet. I hope his restaurant continues to be successful. The trinkets and decorations were very endearing.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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).“

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

“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! ??????“

“I've been coming here for a year or more. I usually order out but on occasion eat in. I appreciate that they offer 10% off for online orders and are courteous when dining in. I also love being able to alter rolls ordered to my preference.“

“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“

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

“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!“

“I was referred by a friend, so this was my first time. All the food was good, but I’m not use to shrimp fried rice, where you can hardly see the shrimp, it was little pieces, same thing with the Mei Fun chicken, hardly any chicken just noodles and a little vegetables.. The chicken and broccoli were fine and the General Tao Chicken was good.“

“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.“

“My favorite dish is duck. I used to eat it often with my family, but it's so expensive these days, I don't go there often. Since discovering this restaurant, I've been ordering it occasionally. The pecking duck is fresh, and the sauce is delicious. The orange chicken, pecking duck, and eggplant dishes are all delicious, very kind and good price. It's my favorite dish. Whenever we have a gathering, we always order orange chicken. It's fresh and delicious. And there's NO TIPS! 👍“

“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 am going with 5 stars today for this authentic Chinese restaurant. The egg drop soup was perfect as were the house made fried noodles and the fried wontons. Many restaurants in the area can’t even get these basics right so kudos to you. I look forward to trying my other favorites and this location is so close to me which is even better.“

“I’ve been here for almost 2 times and everytime I go they give excellent service, the food is always delicious. Seeing the reviews just don’t seem accurate apart from the place looking old but majority of Chinese restaurant don’t even have dinning areas atleast this one has one 😂“

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

“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!“

“I ordered A very simple steamed dumplings and a small shrimp Lo-mein. what I got was amazing. Asia Gardenmales the best Asian food in Alexandria hands down. the shrimp were plentiful amd perfectly cooked the dumplings werejustenough to satisfy as an appetizer/starter. the Lo-mein noodles were perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. I love Asia Garden their food portions are just enough. not too much. my evening meal while watching football Sunday eve ing could not have been any better for me. I will be a repeatcustomer for Asia Garden and I will recommend them every chance I get. sorry no pictures of my order. but I will next ti.e I order from them.

Thank you Asia Garden for making me the best Asian meal for my dinner tonight.“