Restaurants in Centreville

“A friend and I meet at Theisman's restaurant for lunch quite often. I live in Alexandria and she lives in Warrenton so it's a great middle point. We both love the food and the hostesses and waitstaff are excellent. The atmosphere is nice.. the reason I gave it 4 stars is that the music in there was so loud. We decided to sit on the porch thinking it would be quieter and it was such a beautiful day... unfortunately the music was extremely loud out there too and seemed to increase in volume as we were out there for about 2 hours. I noticed a few other people were saying that it was so loud too. We should have said something to the hostess but we had not seen each other in awhile. Wonderful place, but people do want to be able to talk and hear each other. Hopefully, this will get to the right ears ?”

“Excellent place to dine. Very fresh food. Some of the best tasting Italian i’ve had. Also not too expensive. The wine is great too! Great restaurant!”

“BEST KATSU my husband and I have had in the DMV area so far 😊!! We’re a little bit of a Katsu connoisseur since it’s one of our favorite food and this place ATE DOWNNN!! Food came so fast and the gentleman that was serving us this Wednesday evening was so polite and tentative although it was a full house, will definitely be back :)”

“Nice place! Food was great and friendly service.”

“A happy place with fun Latin music and good food. We like to bring visitors for the atmosphere and great service.”

“Ida was our waitress. She was genuinely caring and sensitive to our situation of just losing a brother. She was helpful with menu items and offered hugs of comfort and care. I can’t say enough about her extra-ordinary care and attention to our large table. We all love her and will certainly be back for sure. Thank you for your prayers, love, and empathy regarding our loss. Idayou are truly a God-send this day especially. Thank you, The Eichlers and The Stewarts 7/2/2024”

“Delish !! Fun time hanging out eating with a group of people !”

“Our Monday night dinner group has come back here multiple times. The smell is wonderful immediately when you walk in. The host and all staff there are super friendly and always fun to chat with. Our waiter had our whole table laughing every time we engaged with him. Everyone's orders were perfectly cooked, nice sized portions and came out very quickly. I personally love the Malaysian Iced Coffee, Roti Canai and Chicken Satay. Our group had noodle dishes, beef, lamb, seafood....all was wonderful. The flavors are vivid and bright, delicious and clearly comfort food. I promise you, you'll enjoy your trip here. Great food for everyone. Very nice open atmosphere and every table seemed very content.”

“The food is always amazing and the staff is SO nice. Now that they have online ordering it makes pick up super easy! The best sushi in northern Virginia hands down”

“My first time at a Korean restaurant. The food was very good and they give you plenty to eat. You won't leave hungry from Bonga! Service was outstanding and they are very fun people. The only downcheck is the restaurant is pretty small for dine-in and it was filling up quickly when I was there for dinner.”

“TL;DR: Good Korean Fried Chicken, but has lots of other dishes/options

I haven't been to Chi Mc for over 10 years, but we tried the newer Centreville location over the summer. Interior is very cute - dark lighting, string lights, etc. They have plenty of tables, but also a bar area with TVs to enjoy a game.

Service is always friendly, but at times they can be understaffed, so be patient. Food comes out quickly, except the fried chicken which they preface will take about 20 minutes, since it's made to order.

FOOD:
~Fries (5/5): nice and crispy; very well seasoned. Comes with ketchup and spicy mayo

~Fried Chicken (5/5): 2 Flavors: Soy Garlic or Spicy - both flavorful;
~~2 types: wings (typically wings/drumettes) or drums (giant drumstick)
~~We like the wings (the drums are too large and doesn't absorb as much flavor). It is so crispy and has a good amount of meat on it

~Tteokbokki (4.5/5): One of my favorite tteokbokkis in the area. Comes with dumplings and gimmari (but they get soggy fast). I add ramen noodles too. The sauce is usually a good consistency, but at times it is a little watery

~Maneul dakddongjip (2/5): chicken gizzards. It was just okay. Gizzards are meant to be chewy, but these were a little too much/kind of burnt. The flavor was a little lacking, and the dish was overall very greasy

~Chicken katsu with cream udon (5/5): The katsu was surprisingly really good, though non-traditional. Reminded me of country fried steak breading. The cream udon was very good. Udon was cooked nicely with great chew. The sauce had a lot of garlic flavor and wasn't too rich from all the cream. Nicely balanced.

~Beers come in a nice frosted mug which is a nice touch

Definitely have enjoyed every visit we have had here.”

“I had an amazing time eating at the restaurant. They had great service and did not rush us to eat. The chairs are very comfortable and they have clever storage. I loved it! I can't wait to come back again.”

“Food was amazing 🤩 if you love steak 🥩 you must come here!!! We will be back soon for round two 🤣”

“Good food and excellent service.”

“Love Ethiopian food and there is finally one close to the house. So grateful!❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“All around great bar and great bartenders!”

“I've eaten here before maybe 5 plus years ago. The food was pretty decent , I had the udon and it was pretty decent but could have used a little bit more flavor. My wife ordered the beef teppanyaki and she enjoyed it. My son ordered the tempura meal , he thought it was decent but it too could have used a little bit more flavor. I usually take pictures and add photos to these reviews but it completely slipped my mind this time.”

“My bf and I ordered two drinks and two people accidentally took them. The worker there was so kind and remade the drinks for us for free. Thank you lady whose name idk ❤️”

“My friend picked me up from the airport and am not even an hour later we were here. Paolah was a great wine server and host. She explained the wines to a T and she was a great time! Highly recommend! Keep her!”

“We went to this restaurant today.Food and service are super excellent.”

“Great food i come many times”

“Food was actually really great. Ganpungki, sweet fried shrimps were crunchy and chewy and juicy. Tofu kimchi was awesome for Asahi beer. Sushi combo for 2 was great taste and amount. I would go there for more other menus.”

“Service and food are excellent, coming back again and again.”

“It’s tucked into a grocery store. I got there when they had their end of day sale so it wasn’t much to choose from but the sushi was good. And 50% off! No complaints”

“Food DELICIOUS service INCREDIBLE portions OUTSTANDING. I gotta say the radish kimchi is the best I ever had I even bought some to take home. Everything was delicious and everyone was super nice. I had leftovers to take home and the meat was good even reheated.”

“The best Korean restaurant in the area(probably best in VA)!
It is hard to find good Korean restaurant where main and side dishes are good, but this is the one. I eat here many times when I am craving for authentic Korean foods.all the servers are kind and know what they are doing.
This is Korean BBQ place with other Korean dishes, it is pricy like other BBQ places, but I think it is worth my money.
Only thing I do not like is, when you are there at a peak time, you have to wait. Also it can be very loud like typical Korean BBQ just like in Korea with people drinking alcohols but no biggie.”

“Great environment, good food and good people”

“Affordable AYCE KBBQ with big variety of meat choices! And they give lots of different side dishes as well!”

“Super nice owners. Delicious food.”

“This is THE BEST pastries I’ve ever had! So fresh, delicious, creative, flavorful, and appealing to the eye!!!!!”

“My boy friend and I tried this place for first time and it was delicious. I had the tomato and egg with chicken cutlet. And he had the chicken curry. Then we shared the bubble waffle with strawberries bananas and chocolate. We added the ice cream. Sooo good. If you are in Centreville. Try them out.”

“So good! Being Italian I’m picky about my dough and they perfected it. Ordered for our team dinner. Highly recommend!”

“I drove all the down from Baltimore, MD so I ordered a bunch of different items to take back with me. I was not disappointed! I have finished them yet, but so far the best macarons I've had on the west coast!! The Monster Macarons are my favorite. 12/10”

“All of it but my favorite is the meatballs and sauce.”

“We ordered out from here for lunch and absolutely loved it! The fried chicken was very crispy and juicy- I would definitely recommend the soy garlic flavor. The kimbap was also solid. The ramen was our favorite though. It's the perfect level of spice and the broth flavor was amazing!”

“Delicious tea , friendly staffs”

“The food is very homelike, great taste, generous size. Personnel are friendly.”

“Stopped in this evening to pick up meals. LOTS of choices! My family and I each tried a different meal and all three were very good! We will definitely be back for more!”

“I recently visited Cafe Bdan in Centreville. The location is conveniently located next to Hmart. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for either a relaxed solo visit or catching up with friends.
I tried their patbingsu and vegetable crepes, and it was delicious! Additionally their coffee taste good as well.”

“Not a chain style pizza. Local owned. Food is made fresh to order.”

“We just tried Bricks for the first time on Sunday and the pizza was delicious!! We will definitely be ordering from here again.”

“Best Matcha ice cream and other soft serve…. Yummy 🤤”

“Loved the expedience of eating here - the service and concept are so unique! The toppings all taste great and the variety of packet ramen flavors means you can come back and try something new every time.

Ask the staff for help the first time because the process isn’t as straightforward as I was expecting.

Don’t overfill your bowl too much otherwise you’ll end up making a mess at the bowl station and possibly burn your hand when trying to reduce the hot water level.

The beef/chicken meatball were my superstar in the toppings but try a variety to make a diverse and rich ramen experience!”

“Fantastic boba shop with a clean, cozy environment and great service. The staff is friendly and patient, and the drinks are always made just right. A great place to relax or catch up with friends.”

“I was recommended to go here by a friend of mine and I’m glad I went! The food was delicious and everything was very authentic. It’s the most authentic experience I’ve had at a Korean restaurant before. The staff were all so kind and because it was our first time, we asked many questions and they were more than happy to familiarize us with the banchan and teas. Amazing place!”

“Great food. Great service. Great pricing. You can even watch them cook the food if you want.”

“Amazing!! Not only was the service impecable, but the food was absolutely delicious! This will be our next go-to spot! You have to try the spicy fried potstickers 🥟 , don katsu, and Jjajangmyeon, with a cold Hite beer. 🍺 Hands down one of the friendliest restaurant owners I’ve ever met. I can’t wait to go back!!!”

“The food here is excellent. Worth return visits. Its always full every time we go. Love it!”

“authentic Japanese, fuffly pancakes are amazing”

“The service was quick, folks were nice, subs were AWESOME!”

“This was one of the quickest 5 star reviews I’ve written. My wife and I were craving Kabobs for lunch and came across Mazar Kabob while in centreville.

Our experience was exceptional. Greated warmly and professional, the menu is robust and great offerings small and large. We order two combo Kabobs. While waiting we were offered complementary chicken soup with was delicious.

The atmosphere is clean, welcoming, and well-kept. The food itself was incredible! Portions were very generous, the meats were tender and perfectly cooked (not dry or overdone at all), and the flavors were bold, fresh, and well seasoned. Everything tasted authentic and high quality.

The manager also stopped by our table to check in on our experience, which really showed how much they care about their customers.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for amazing kabobs. This place is a standout. I will absolutely be returning!”

“Great food... been here multiple times... decor & seating has been updated... very good customer service”

“Five stars does not do this place justice. Excellent food, customer service and atmosphere. I had the Crispy Chicken with Kapow Sauce. The crunch on the chicken was next level, and the flavor was off the charts. The sauce on the side, amazing. Just the right amount of spice, and the vegetables in it were cooked just right. The rice is great by itself or with the sauce on top. This was my first time here but not the last.”

“Excellent food and gentle people . Very cozy place to be with your loved ones.”

“The staff is very personable and always helpful! We truly enjoy all the sandwich, bakery and beverage offerings and have never been disappointed. We will continue to travel from MD to pick up your wonderful and yummy treats!”

“My favorite place for hot Mocha... shhh don't tell anyone🤫”

“I was craving Japanese curry and this is where I ended up. It's located inside the Lotte Asian supermarket, a food court. Look for table area and you will find a variety of small eateries, of which Hikari is one of. I got the Pork Katsu curry (there is also a chicken option instead of the pork). I enjoyed the meal, it was tasty and generous portion. The breaded fried pork tasted fresh and made to order. Even the simple small miso soup that came with it was tasty. I am usually not a fan of miso soup but this one tasted perfect. I will go there again.”

“The atmosphere rating is the energy over the phone.. Customer service was TOP TIER!! I ordered food for my daughters basketball team before the game and they LOVED the food.. It was a last minute request and El Fresco Tex Mex was able to deliver AND ON TIME might I add. Thank you to the driver as well I left a note to get a call before he made the delivery to ensure someone would be there, it feels great when you can sit back as a mom and relax knowing the food portion is being taken care of. I ordered Tacos Tacos y mas Tacos, Quesadillas and Queso with chips.”

“We’ve been going to this place ever since they opened and the food is excellent. There are many Vietnamese noodle places but hard to find a good joint. If you want a good pho noodle soup, this is the best place in Centreville. If you want to experience pho and other dishes, pho Saigon at Chantilly is the place to go. Saigon has other tasty food for people who wants different food. My family recently went there and ordered bunch of other dishes and they were all excellent.”

“Soooo good, underrated spot for sure!!! We’re lucky to have all this amazing food right in Cville!!! Got the soondubu jjigae which was great but the galbi tang was out of this world. Next I need to try the raw marinated crabs, which everyone says is their specialty! Employees were SO nice too. Thanks for having us!”

“Food was prepared exactly how I was expecting. Their beef sticks, sweet and sour chicken, and egg roles were incredible. Staff was friendly to me in the store. I ordered takeout and they made sure to remind me to grab sauces and utensils before I left. That may seem small but was important to me. Will 100% be back”

“My friend, brother, and I were hungry after coming back from a hangout and decided we wanted Korean food. We found out that Hankki was open pretty late and decided to go for dinner. The inside was pretty quiet, which makes sense because it was really late and the server gave us her undivided attention.

We ordered a few things, some bossam, pork mandu, tteok-bokki, and some blood sausage. Everything tasted delicious, very authentic and they even provided us with a hot plate to keep the bossam hot while we ate it. The dishes also came with an assortment of banchan and while I usually don't enjoy kimchi, their kimchi here tastes really good.

Would love to come back again and I hope to see their continued business operation.”

“Customer cake is turning out really good as well as the taste”

“One of the best pizzas I have ever had, the cheese, the garlic, the soft bread with crunchy outside and the air bubbles inside the bread were amazing, you can taste the fresh ingredients and how a real pizza is supposed to taste and smell, and all for a genuinely fair price”

“I've been coming here every Tuesday evening with my family for almost 20 years. We park our car a half mile away and make the ritualistic hike into the boggy mosquito infested marshy stream that is Elkick Run. The only time we've ever missed a single weekly session was once when I was briefly a POW in Afgan.

I've never had any complaints. Until this last Tuesday. When we ordered our platter of 55 tacos, and what we were served could hardly be seen to be believed. These tacos are so small. I weep for the past.

I have attached a picture of the tacos next to my cat in the dining area for scale. Look at how small these tacos are. The tacos are right next to my cat. You can't even see them! 🥺🥺🥺”

“Got the #3 Bulgogi stew in a pot. Came out piping hot with fresh spinach on top. Loaded with beef, mushrooms, onions, carrots, noodles and zucchini. Kimchi was fresh and tasty. Cashier was nice and friendly. Great homemade meal at an affordable price.”

“I've gone to this place only once and have fallen love with it! The lady that works here was super nice and she explained all the different red ginseng products and what's suitable for my health. After a long day of work, I take one pouch of 100% pure ginseng product, all my tireness gone!!! I highly recommend !!”

“KKC can be a hit or a miss but this place is solid. Crispy as advertised, hot and juicy chicken that’s been fresh in my experience. Delivery is meh but eating it when it’s fresh is always best”

“My family and I stopped by while traveling thru town. We ordered Bulgogi and Dak Kalgooksoo. Their Banchan were flavorful with the right balance of spice and heat. Entrée portions are generous. Our server was helpful and very nice. We were pretty happy to find this restaurant.”

“Best Korean fried chicken in DMV period. Lots of great choices but my personal underrated favorite is the Curry Snow Wings. Amazing kick to it. I highly recommend trying this place.”

“Great coffee, amazing pastries and excellent services!!!”

“Wow, talk about a great place for ice cream. It is the Choco Taco to the next level. Go now!”

“excellent foooooood! will be back for more”

“Single greatest invention since air conditioning. FACT.”

“Perhaps not fair, but I got their chicken and cheese sub and I felt that the chicken was a bit bland. Good sized portions though. Also, they need to update their menu on Google...this sub was $3 more than what I thought it would be.”

“Place is cute and has this high chairs and chairs with tables for group of people.

You can order from their machine or the counter. The menu is truly wide and interesting.

We ordered 4 drinks but only have 2 photos which are mochi milk tea and creme brûlée milk tea. The other two drinks are black boba milk tea and yam brûlée. All of those drinks were enjoyed by our friends.

One of the good spots for good drinks either milk tea, smoothie, fruit tea and they have espresso options as well.

The staff were nice and easy to talk to. Overall experience was good.”

“The food is nice. The dining area is quite clean. Cash only is a bit inconvenient for payment. Phone signal is not good in the restaurant as well. The amount of food for the price is quite generous.”

“Delicious food, large portions,and wonderful owners!”

“My favorite cake in the world is made here! (Sweet potato cake). I am pretty sure this is the cake I will have for my birthday for the rest of my life.”

“Service is always quick, place is clean, workers are respectful and have a good attitude. Always satisfies the late night cravings for sweets. One of the best Dairy Queen’s I’ve been to. Definitely a local favorite in Centreville.”

“We at the Centreville Post Office can't stop raving about the wings! They were the hit of the Party! Big Shout out to Yusef who made our entire experience fantastic!”

“Hands down the best Korean restaurant in Centreville. Large portions at a great price point. The food is always excellent, especially the kimbap, soondubu, and dolsot bibimbap. I’ve tried several other dishes as well, and every single one has been great.”

“Classic spot, decorations haven’t been updated since the 80s, but the recipes are good and the service is great. Classic Mexican American tacos and enchiladas with a great price. This is the last OG tippys tacos left as the one that is at another location has changed names and ownership.”

“We stopped for lunch on a Sunday before going shopping at Hmart and were so glad that we did. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned and very reasonably priced. The service was fast and friendly.”

“低咖啡因的那鐵也能如此香郁”

“authentic and absolutely delicious...everything was delicious”

“The chicken was So moist and delicious with the perfect amount of seasoning. The green sauce they give you provides Just the right amount of spice. I would’ve taken photos, but I demolished it too quickly.”

“Great food, was able to customize the meal for my pickier kids. I added carrots to my Ramen and took out the mushrooms. Loved that I could customize so much of it! Kids loved the boba tea and the juice where you could add the boba balls to it. You could also pick how much sugar you wanted added!”

“If you are craving some hot soup on a cold day, this is it!

1. Reservation: won't hurt, or else you will need to wait 30 mins during busy times. They have about ~12 tables and not a huge establishment.

2. Service: 4 stars. no nonsense, straightforward, aloof even. But I didn't care. They don't need to be super nice, just needs to be non unpleasant.

3. Food: 5 stars
pajeon: very good
hot soups: they are all great! they are specialized in soup and you can tell from their quality.

4. Ambience: homey, casual, family friendly.

If you are craving hot soup, this is the one!”

“I may be biased because I came at a slow time (10am on a Wed), but I had a great experience. I was seated almost as soon as I walked in the door. The waitress introduced herself, she was polite, and she didn't waste time. She got my order put in, and my hot chocolate came faster than I expected. The pancakes also came fast and were piping hot. And even with such fast service, I saw that my waitress was doubling as a bus boy, cleaning off the”

“I visited this restaurant through a friend’s recommendation. The food was very clean and had a unique, special flavor. Everything was absolutely delicious. The Yusanseul and the other dishes were excellent as well. I will definitely invite my friends here. Highly recommended. Thank you.”

“super tasty. 🌽 dogs are bomb.”

“This is very very authentic Korean food. I think the most authentic you can get. I unfortunatley sort of caved and got the Americanized options. But to say I was satisfied is an understatement. The portions sizes are very generous and the taste and quality is great. Will definetly be back. I would argue this is the best Korean food in centerville. The flavors and seasoning are on point.”