Our family rarely eats MSG but when we did it was typically from China Taste. Always the standard order: lo mein, fried rice &/or triple delight. Always heavy on the onions/veggies. Always light on the meats. Sub par but on brand.
Last night, my neighbor stopped by unexpectedly. We decided to order crispy duck as we love Peking Gourmet in Fall Church and haven’t been in years. Colossal mistake. This was NOT that.
The first thing we immediately noticed after opening the container was what appeared to be a large, chewed up bone sitting on top of the bit of crispy skin. B/C it was mostly bare, we were confused. Why anyone would think to include it? Was this a mistake? Was I given an employees meal by accident? Was it a disgusting mistake?
After removing the gnawed on bone, we saw the duck meat looked old, gross and gray. Samantha took a bite and said it was tasteless and rubbery. I called the restaurant and spoke to the same guy who’d sold me the culinary catastrophe. I emphasized the random, chewed up bone and he stated I could bring it back for a refund.
Today, as soon as I entered, I was met with contemptuous glares by the cooks; an old man in a dusty blue hat and filthy apron sitting in the back of the restaurant & an old woman picking her greasy scalp while cooking without gloves. REPULSIVE. It was a look behind the curtain that I never asked for. I couldn’t unsee it, though I desperately wanted to.
The cooks began yelling at each other and pointing to the bag of BS I’d brought back. Then, as I’m handing the cashier my card for the refund, the old man comes over and begins to scream in my face. I don’t speak the language but I smelled his hot & sour halitosis breath. I turn my face and take a step back in an attempt to shield myself from his offensive stench. It was repulsive, ungodly and deliberate.
Curious but calm, I asked the cashier what the old man said and he laughed at me. I asked again and he nervously said, “nothing, nothing, nothing. It’s ok. Everything ok” as the old woman aggressively stomped by me to trash her gastronomic repugnance.
I must’ve stuck a cord as it seems most reviewers state they took the loss. Glad I was reimbursed but my goodness, talk about insult to injury! Do yourself a favor: forgo the trauma, drama and vulgarity. Get the duck from Peking Gourmet Inn, in Falls Church and get the MSG anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jazz B
The food was flavorless and the chicken in my order of chicken with broccoli had a very slimy/gum-like texture. We ended up throwing the food away which was $50.
We usually order from China express in centreville but they were closed today and we decided to give this place a chance but we will not be ordering again
Food: 1
A. W
Food not good fried rice horrible!!!! Egg rolls horrible!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Anuj Patel
Best kung pao chicken in the area. All day long specials too. Fast service. Consistent quality.
Food: 5
Kim Cardona
For side of fried rice it was just soy sauce and white rice, no eggs or veggies like other places do, orange chicken also did not taste how I was expecting, service was okay, not very friendly or welcoming
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tina Chiao
Food was ok. Portions were good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Alejandro Aranda
Went to pick up my lunch special order and my order should included an eggrooll but since i didn't included tip to my take our order this lady didn't want to give me my order complete. Understand tip is optional specially when is a take out order.
Service: 1
Audrey Le
I will give them 5 stars for the service, no matter what you talk about the food. The restaurant closes at 10 PM, I was hungry and placed the order online at 9:45 PM because I was craving Chinese food. Drove to the restaurant at 9:55 PM, store was closed with light off. I already paid online so decided to gave them a call (with little hope that they will pick it up). But THEY DID PICK UP MY CALL! I got my food, happy belly, good deal too. And no complaints , good attitude as well. Felt bad since I dont have cash on me but definitely will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
peter Ryu
ive been coming to this place for few years since i live 5 mins away. they have my favorite kungpao chicken and i really like it.
ps. to other review that might read other negative reviews by entitled people. “they so stingy with sauces” - the f you want 10sauces for 2 eggrolls? “they are small portions”- you just fat af “DELIVERY took 2 hrs but deliverer was nice” - do i need to point out the obvious or you under the spectrum? “i feel negative energy” - maybe check up yourself with psychiatrist. your mind might be on its way out “roaches” - funny how only that part group of people experienced roaches.. maybe start laying roach killers around your house
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Tanner
Been coming here for almost 10 years for takeout! My favorite Fair Lakes area Chinese food restaurant. Their fried stuff is always crispy, the containers packed full, the meats are tender and plentiful, and the food is piping hot.
I'm picky about good egg drop soup, spring rolls, chicken wings, and fried rice; China Taste nails them all! My boyfriend says their hot and sour soup is the best he's ever tasted. He is also a fan of the crab rangoon.
They take orders via multiple platforms; I can't recall having had issues ordering via their website or the Beyond Menu app. I haven't done delivery in a long time since it is not far from me.
Ordered their dinner specials which are supposed to come with fried rice, and wonton or egg roll. It only came with white rice (even though I didn’t ask for white rice, it says online it comes default with fried rice) and nothing else (did not come with any of the promised sides). Paid $60 for four meals just to not get the sides with them AND the wrong rice for every single thing I ordered. Not to mention they’re pretty rude when you come to pick up, and any time I’ve picked up they ask me what I ordered even when I give them my online receipt number or my name.
For the price, definitely not worth it. And even if it were cheaper, go somewhere else. The staff are rude and mess up orders.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Victoria Li
Great takeout Chinese. Sweet Chinese family whose English isn’t the best but consistent taste wise.
Laura Re
Horrible. We did an online pick up order. It was supposed to take 40 minutes. It took 2 hours to get here and it was cold. When we called, they were extremely rude. The deliverer was very nice.
Kjnae Kole
This place has decent takeout. But I don't understand why they're so stingy with their sauces. I ordered 3 meals and 2 orders of spring rolls...what am I gonna do with 3 sauces for the family. They refuse to refill the condiments in store as well. When you ask for more he gives you 2 more. 🤦🏾♀️
Gross & Ghetto: Gray Duck For You!
Our family rarely eats MSG but when we did it was typically from China Taste. Always the standard order: lo mein, fried rice &/or triple delight. Always heavy on the onions/veggies. Always light on the meats. Sub par but on brand.
Last night, my neighbor stopped by unexpectedly. We decided to order crispy duck as we love Peking Gourmet in Fall Church and haven’t been in years. Colossal mistake. This was NOT that.
The first thing we immediately noticed after opening the container was what appeared to be a large, chewed up bone sitting on top of the bit of crispy skin. B/C it was mostly bare, we were confused. Why anyone would think to include it? Was this a mistake? Was I given an employees meal by accident? Was it a disgusting mistake?
After removing the gnawed on bone, we saw the duck meat looked old, gross and gray. Samantha took a bite and said it was tasteless and rubbery. I called the restaurant and spoke to the same guy who’d sold me the culinary catastrophe. I emphasized the random, chewed up bone and he stated I could bring it back for a refund.
Today, as soon as I entered, I was met with contemptuous glares by the cooks; an old man in a dusty blue hat and filthy apron sitting in the back of the restaurant & an old woman picking her greasy scalp while cooking without gloves. REPULSIVE. It was a look behind the curtain that I never asked for. I couldn’t unsee it, though I desperately wanted to.
The cooks began yelling at each other and pointing to the bag of BS I’d brought back. Then, as I’m handing the cashier my card for the refund, the old man comes over and begins to scream in my face. I don’t speak the language but I smelled his hot & sour halitosis breath. I turn my face and take a step back in an attempt to shield myself from his offensive stench. It was repulsive, ungodly and deliberate.
Curious but calm, I asked the cashier what the old man said and he laughed at me. I asked again and he nervously said, “nothing, nothing, nothing. It’s ok. Everything ok” as the old woman aggressively stomped by me to trash her gastronomic repugnance.
I must’ve stuck a cord as it seems most reviewers state they took the loss. Glad I was reimbursed but my goodness, talk about insult to injury! Do yourself a favor: forgo the trauma, drama and vulgarity. Get the duck from Peking Gourmet Inn, in Falls Church and get the MSG anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was flavorless and the chicken in my order of chicken with broccoli had a very slimy/gum-like texture. We ended up throwing the food away which was $50.
We usually order from China express in centreville but they were closed today and we decided to give this place a chance but we will not be ordering again
Food: 1
Food not good fried rice horrible!!!! Egg rolls horrible!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Best kung pao chicken in the area. All day long specials too. Fast service. Consistent quality.
Food: 5
For side of fried rice it was just soy sauce and white rice, no eggs or veggies like other places do, orange chicken also did not taste how I was expecting, service was okay, not very friendly or welcoming
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Food was ok. Portions were good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Went to pick up my lunch special order and my order should included an eggrooll but since i didn't included tip to my take our order this lady didn't want to give me my order complete. Understand tip is optional specially when is a take out order.
Service: 1
I will give them 5 stars for the service, no matter what you talk about the food. The restaurant closes at 10 PM, I was hungry and placed the order online at 9:45 PM because I was craving Chinese food. Drove to the restaurant at 9:55 PM, store was closed with light off. I already paid online so decided to gave them a call (with little hope that they will pick it up). But THEY DID PICK UP MY CALL! I got my food, happy belly, good deal too. And no complaints , good attitude as well. Felt bad since I dont have cash on me but definitely will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ive been coming to this place for few years since i live 5 mins away. they have my favorite kungpao chicken and i really like it.
ps. to other review that might read other negative reviews by entitled people.
“they so stingy with sauces” - the f you want 10sauces for 2 eggrolls?
“they are small portions”- you just fat af
“DELIVERY took 2 hrs but deliverer was nice” - do i need to point out the obvious or you under the spectrum?
“i feel negative energy” - maybe check up yourself with psychiatrist. your mind might be on its way out
“roaches” - funny how only that part group of people experienced roaches.. maybe start laying roach killers around your house
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been coming here for almost 10 years for takeout! My favorite Fair Lakes area Chinese food restaurant. Their fried stuff is always crispy, the containers packed full, the meats are tender and plentiful, and the food is piping hot.
I'm picky about good egg drop soup, spring rolls, chicken wings, and fried rice; China Taste nails them all! My boyfriend says their hot and sour soup is the best he's ever tasted. He is also a fan of the crab rangoon.
They take orders via multiple platforms; I can't recall having had issues ordering via their website or the Beyond Menu app. I haven't done delivery in a long time since it is not far from me.
All in all my go-to spot for Chinese takeout!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Ordered their dinner specials which are supposed to come with fried rice, and wonton or egg roll. It only came with white rice (even though I didn’t ask for white rice, it says online it comes default with fried rice) and nothing else (did not come with any of the promised sides). Paid $60 for four meals just to not get the sides with them AND the wrong rice for every single thing I ordered. Not to mention they’re pretty rude when you come to pick up, and any time I’ve picked up they ask me what I ordered even when I give them my online receipt number or my name.
For the price, definitely not worth it. And even if it were cheaper, go somewhere else. The staff are rude and mess up orders.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great takeout Chinese. Sweet Chinese family whose English isn’t the best but consistent taste wise.
Horrible. We did an online pick up order. It was supposed to take 40 minutes. It took 2 hours to get here and it was cold. When we called, they were extremely rude. The deliverer was very nice.
This place has decent takeout. But I don't understand why they're so stingy with their sauces.
I ordered 3 meals and 2 orders of spring rolls...what am I gonna do with 3 sauces for the family.
They refuse to refill the condiments in store as well.
When you ask for more he gives you 2 more. 🤦🏾♀️
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Excellent work lo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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