Szechuan Restaurants near Arlington, VA

“For those is Virginia looking or in the mood for Chinese food please visit this place. 5/5 food was delicious, good portions and quick service. We ordered the Orange chicken, General tso chicken, Lo Mein, shumai and spring rolls. No complaints !!!“

“The food was very tasty and quality of service was excellent“

“Based this experience, I can only give a 'reluctant' 4-stars *only* because the ingredients used were really fresh. Past Peter Chang visits at other locations seem like the entrees were created for tourists and this theme seems to have permeated to this location as well. It's been a mystery on what the Peter Chang created cuisine is meant to celebrate since the Chinese entrees carry marketed Sichuan or Chengdu flavors that are very muted, lackluster, and just brand-name expensive.

What is carrying the 4-star is the use of very fresh ingredients which is an absolute must if a restaurant wants to survive in this super-affluent McLean neighborhood; otherwise, I would have assigned a 3-star rating. We ordered the Dry-spicy combo hot pot, Chengdu seafood with crispy rice, Dragon eggplang with garlic sauce, and Amish duck bone soup with pickled radish.

What made dinner enjoyable? ..... the highly considerate staff. Again, good staff service would be a must in this affluent McLean neighborhood. Other than fresh ingredients and considerate service, I can pass on visiting Peter Chang moving forward.

Why pass on Peter Chang for me? We ordered the most Sichuan/Chengu spicy entree and nothing was ma-la/chengdu/sichuan spicy at all (this was the biggest let down of the entire dinner). The eggplant was cloyingly, aggressively too sweet. The Amish duck soup was supremely salty. And the Chengdu seafood entree was only adequate. Now the plating is another awkward story. The plating for all dishes were not practical at all and the spoon utensil seems more for show than ladling any liquid at the bottom of the bowl or plate. The dry hot pot swiveled like a gryoscope whenever you are mixing ingredients to prevent burnt food at the bottom. The huge bowl for the Chengdu seafood had such a small base, it could tip at any moment. Come to think of it, the plating and dishware seem to be prioritized higher than the flavor of the food. On top of all this, the price for each entree is nose-bleed high for the lack of authenticity in the entree recipes. To add insult to injury, each bowl of white rice was billed separately and didn't come with ordered entrees.“

“Really enjoyed the shrimp & eggplant hotpot, and the garlic chicken, which came with snowpeas and mushrooms. Paired with a pot of jasmine tea and sesame balls for dessert. This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem - so glad a friend recommended it.

Vegetarian options: Some really nice vegetarian options“

“Food was big family style dishes. Chicken with hot dry peppers is a must. If you haven’t tried Sichuan chicken before and you like hot food then you definitely need to. Such a weird and cool experience. It’s spicy but in a different way.“

“The crab rangoon is so upscale compared to most restaurants: sweet crab and crispy wanton. The tea makes them pop (flavor). \n\nI ordered sweet and sour chicken it was beautiful and the batter was light, crispy and delicious. It was not greasy at all. \n\nThis is a fine place to dine.“

“One of the best dine in Chinese food spots in the Springfield area!! The spicy wontons are my favorite appetizer there and the Singapore rice noodles and combination lo mein are my families favorites!!

Parking: A lot of parking in the Springfield shopping center!“

“This place has definitely improved.It use to smell really bad but that has changed. The menu changed and for the better. The popcorn chicken is really good, as well as the orange and fish! The friend rice isn’t great. The mango chicken has way too much sauce. Regardless, I would definitely recommend this place.“

“Finally tried them for the first time and I wasn’t disappointed. Quickly has become a favorite food was hot and fresh and delicious I have tried a few different places in the area none can hold a candle and customer services was amazing will definitely be back!“

“While the food at NeqBigWong was satisfying after a long night of live music, the overall experience was marred by the behavior of other patrons. Unfortunately, the staff seemed overwhelmed by the unruly and intoxicated crowd, which led to a tense and unpleasant atmosphere.
We narrowly avoided witnessing a physical altercation as we were about to place our order. It's clear that the staff is doing their best to maintain a positive environment, but the disruptive behavior of some customers is creating a challenging work environment.
Despite the negative aspects, the food itself was enjoyable and helped to alleviate some of the frustration. If you're planning a visit, it's advisable to be prepared for potential disruptions and to arrive at a time when the crowd is less rowdy.“