If I could give it zero stars I would! This is 100% the most nastiest Chinese food I have ever had in my life!!! It had no flavor, no seasoning it was just blend. I didnt even finish my plate because I couldn't believe I paid for this food.
Regina V
I too ordered from here based on recent positive reviews but this was some of the worst chinese food i have had in my life. The lo mein had zero flavor. The sesame chicken was super salty but no other balancing flavor. The pork fried rice was on the dry side also no flavor that you would expect from this type of dish. The string beans were decently flavored but way overcooked as were the vegetables in the lo mein as well.
Food: 1
N C
Great food! We just moved to the area and are so happy we chose this as our first place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Murphy
Really solid Chinese take out. I’m pretty confused by the negative reviews, I’ve had great takeout every time. The beef and broccoli is great and easily two portions.
Food: 5
R M
I ordered takeout on Friday based on all the glowing reviews, but my experience didn’t live up to the hype. I ordered General Tso’s Chicken, Peking Gourmet Shrimp, and Beef and Scallops. When I arrived to pick up my order, the atmosphere was dull and lifeless — it honestly felt more like a nursing home than a restaurant. I’m in my 50s and felt out of place in the nearly empty dining room with a handful of elderly patrons scattered quietly throughout.
The shrimp was clearly frozen and likely freezer-burned — limp, flavorless, and coated in a spicy sauce that had an odd chemical aftertaste. The General Tso’s Chicken was chewy, with lots of tendons, making it difficult to enjoy. The beef in the beef and scallops dish had decent flavor, but the texture was so tough. As for the scallops, they were definitely not fresh — either canned or old, and they lacked any real seafood quality.
Given how long Peking Pavilion has been in business, I expected a much higher standard. Sadly, this was a one-and-done for me. Arlington has no shortage of excellent Chinese restaurants, and I’d suggest looking elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Saqib Khan
Some of the worst Chinese food I’ve had in the Arlington/falls church area.
General TSO chicken - not very flavorful, but worse of all it tasted old. Almost like they had pre cooked it and just warmed it up for us.
Beef Sichuan - also tasted old and was cold and hard
Shrimp lo mein - was the best of the dishes but very oily
The cost was also higher than some of the other restaurants in the area, so very much a disappointment.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Katydid
Overall this restaurant is our favorite for Chinese food. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. Recommend the Sweet and Sour Chicken as well as the Kung pao dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Em Emma
Before ordering the smoothie, I asked if fresh fruits were used. Three staff members stood there, nodding their heads, with 2 verbally asserting that the restaurant used real fruits. The ordered mango smoothie tasted nothing like mango and has a deep orange color, looking more like the peel of a clementine. I would have appreciated an honest response.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joan Tortorelli
Easy welcoming atmosphere, not rushed through each part of our meal. Food served hot.
Bill Wilson
Food was fantastic and the service was great. We paid a very fair price for a wonderful meal. I really appreciated the attention the staff gave us to ensure our dinner. Thank you for the incredible experience!
Underwhelming moo goo gai pan and vegetarian spring rolls. The hot and sour soup was pretty good though. I’ve tried this place twice and I’m not impressed.
Paul Vaselopulos
An Arlington Institution. My family has been coming here for 20 years!
Max Sabio
Got takeout was super bland. Easily least appetizing thing I’ve had in recent memory. The beef noodles tasted like the canola oil they burned while cooking it. Everyone else’s tasted like nothing as well. Very very bland
Shoal Shepherd
Hidden chinese food gem.
Magy meza
Honestly, I chose this place because of the good reviews, but unfortunately the food has no flavor. The shrimp and broccoli were overcooked and even hard. The rice was flavorless. I think I wasted my money on something that is useless and leaves no satisfaction on the palate.
If I could give it zero stars I would! This is 100% the most nastiest Chinese food I have ever had in my life!!! It had no flavor, no seasoning it was just blend. I didnt even finish my plate because I couldn't believe I paid for this food.
I too ordered from here based on recent positive reviews but this was some of the worst chinese food i have had in my life. The lo mein had zero flavor. The sesame chicken was super salty but no other balancing flavor. The pork fried rice was on the dry side also no flavor that you would expect from this type of dish. The string beans were decently flavored but way overcooked as were the vegetables in the lo mein as well.
Food: 1
Great food! We just moved to the area and are so happy we chose this as our first place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really solid Chinese take out. I’m pretty confused by the negative reviews, I’ve had great takeout every time. The beef and broccoli is great and easily two portions.
Food: 5
I ordered takeout on Friday based on all the glowing reviews, but my experience didn’t live up to the hype. I ordered General Tso’s Chicken, Peking Gourmet Shrimp, and Beef and Scallops. When I arrived to pick up my order, the atmosphere was dull and lifeless — it honestly felt more like a nursing home than a restaurant. I’m in my 50s and felt out of place in the nearly empty dining room with a handful of elderly patrons scattered quietly throughout.
The shrimp was clearly frozen and likely freezer-burned — limp, flavorless, and coated in a spicy sauce that had an odd chemical aftertaste. The General Tso’s Chicken was chewy, with lots of tendons, making it difficult to enjoy. The beef in the beef and scallops dish had decent flavor, but the texture was so tough. As for the scallops, they were definitely not fresh — either canned or old, and they lacked any real seafood quality.
Given how long Peking Pavilion has been in business, I expected a much higher standard. Sadly, this was a one-and-done for me. Arlington has no shortage of excellent Chinese restaurants, and I’d suggest looking elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Some of the worst Chinese food I’ve had in the Arlington/falls church area.
General TSO chicken - not very flavorful, but worse of all it tasted old. Almost like they had pre cooked it and just warmed it up for us.
Beef Sichuan - also tasted old and was cold and hard
Shrimp lo mein - was the best of the dishes but very oily
The cost was also higher than some of the other restaurants in the area, so very much a disappointment.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Overall this restaurant is our favorite for Chinese food. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. Recommend the Sweet and Sour Chicken as well as the Kung pao dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Before ordering the smoothie, I asked if fresh fruits were used. Three staff members stood there, nodding their heads, with 2 verbally asserting that the restaurant used real fruits. The ordered mango smoothie tasted nothing like mango and has a deep orange color, looking more like the peel of a clementine. I would have appreciated an honest response.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Easy welcoming atmosphere, not rushed through each part of our meal. Food served hot.
Food was fantastic and the service was great. We paid a very fair price for a wonderful meal. I really appreciated the attention the staff gave us to ensure our dinner. Thank you for the incredible experience!
Restaurantji Recommends
Underwhelming moo goo gai pan and vegetarian spring rolls. The hot and sour soup was pretty good though. I’ve tried this place twice and I’m not impressed.
An Arlington Institution. My family has been coming here for 20 years!
Got takeout was super bland. Easily least appetizing thing I’ve had in recent memory. The beef noodles tasted like the canola oil they burned while cooking it. Everyone else’s tasted like nothing as well. Very very bland
Hidden chinese food gem.
Honestly, I chose this place because of the good reviews, but unfortunately the food has no flavor. The shrimp and broccoli were overcooked and even hard. The rice was flavorless. I think I wasted my money on something that is useless and leaves no satisfaction on the palate.
Food: 1
Service: 1
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