20 Best Chinese Restaurants in Fairfax

Ugly Dumpling Chinese • $$
Fair Oaks Mall G 213, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Pork \u0026 Shrimp Shumai 6
Chicken Soup Dumpling 6
Braised Baby Back Ribs
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chicken Wings
Edamame

“MEG IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! She was phenomenal. It was a bit busy, and we watched her manage several tables with such finesse that no one was left behind/stuck waiting. We will definitely visit again, and that's partly due to the food being great and partly due to how awesome she was.“

4.8 Superb232 Reviews
P.F. Chang's Chinese • $$
4250 Fairfax Corner Ave, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

GF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Hand-Folded Crab Wontons 6 Count
Long Life Noodles and Prawns
The Great Wall of Chocolate
Singapore Street Noodles
Oolong Chilean Sea Bass
Kids Chicken Fried Rice
Lettuce Chicken Wraps
Chang's Spicy Chicken
Sweet & Sour Chicken

“Josh and the Chicken lettuce Wraps prepared by Herman was a true treat for a Monday! I’ve been coming to PF changs since it’s opening in Tyson’s Galleria in about 1999? (Can’t remember exactly) - but regardless - the wraps essence and notes have been consistent since then - what a treat! Cheers and see you for half wine wednesdays!“

4.4 Superb723 Reviews
Lai Lai Malatang Chinese • $
10780 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax

“I love getting food from here. Even when I am not shopping in Ranch 99 I would go there to get food and grab some groceries while waiting.

The owner is nice and the whole operation is very clean. I’d say it’s cleaner than 95% of the restaurants out there. The owner is one of those “OCD” types lol. When you tell him how much you want for the dry pot (by weight) he would get to that weight to the exact decimal point. I sometimes would tell him it’s ok to miss a bit I am just giving you an estimate. Also he is happy to cater your preference. I love lots of veggies in mine so I’d ask him to put more veggies than meat. He’d gladly to do anything like that.

It’s spicy but I never felt it’s too greasy and the flavor is great! It’s not just done with a sauce pack. You can see fresh garlic pieces in there too.

Definitely a hidden gem. Better than a typical vendor in a Chinese grocery store. I wish all Chinese restaurants can be run with this caliber.“

4.7 Superb56 Reviews
Yu Noodles Chinese • $
Lee Hwy, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Cucumber with Garlic Sauce Peanut Powder 凉拌黄瓜
Steamed Chicken Murshoom Dumplings 10pc 鸡肉水饺
Sour and Spicy Cold Noodle with Beef酸辣凉面
noodles and chickpea minced pork碗杂小面
Crystal Shrimp Dumplings 4 水晶虾饺
Yibin Spicy Dry Noodle with Minced Pork
Minced Pork over Rice with Poached Egg
Pork Chop over Rice with Poached Egg
S3 Panfried Chive and Pork Dumpling
n 13 lamb noodle soup 羊肉汤粉

“Just tried Yu Noodles in Fairfax —

Here’s my quick take:
Walked in not expecting much, but the place has a clean, no-frills vibe that feels pretty authentic. You can tell this is more about the food than the experience.

Started with the soup dumplings — honestly, these are the reason to come here. Good broth inside, not too greasy, and held together well (which is half the battle with XLB).

Went for the spicy beef noodle soup next. Flavor was good, comforting, but I wish it had a bit more punch. Noodles were legit though — chewy, fresh, and clearly the highlight.
Service was… okay. Not bad, not great. Feels like a place that gets busy and just keeps moving.

Overall: this is a solid local spot. Not mind-blowing, but if you order right, you’ll walk out happy. Definitely coming back for dumplings and buns.“

4.3 Superb235 Reviews
Oriental Cafe Chinese • $
8558A Lee Hwy # A, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Sweet & Sour Chicken
Fried Chicken Wing
Chicken Fried Rice
Egg Drop Soup
Hunan Chicken
Crab Rangoon
General TSO

“Nice Cafe, good flavor Chinese food .. but they use Styrofoam for takeout. UGH.. which means all the sauce spills into bottom of the bag. NOT GOOD.“

4.4 Superb108 Reviews
Chef Yan Chinese • $$
9600 Main St G, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Szechuan Style Whole Fish Wvegetables
Kung Pao Triple Delight
General TSO Chicken
Scallion Pancakes
Szechuan Chicken
Boiled Fish
Spring Roll
Crispy Beef
Fried Rice
Dumplings

“as a regular, the authentic Chengdu laziji (spicy chicken) congxiang yu (scallion fish) and ziran yang (cumin lamb) are my go to favorites“

4.2 Good231 Reviews
Mama Chang Asian • $$
3251 Blenheim Blvd ste101, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Scallion Bubble Pancake 葱油泡饼 with Curry Sauce Is the Perfect Starter of a Perfect Meal
Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce 鱼香茄子
Dry Fried Cauliflower Vegetarian 干煸菜花
Hong Kong Braised Pork Belly with Tea Egg
Rice Cake with Brown Sugar 5 红糖糍粑
Scallion Bubble Pancake 1 葱油泡饼 1
Hunan Chicken Chow Mein 湖南鸡炒面
lamb & fish ball soup 羊肉鱼丸锅
Lychee Pepper Chicken 小荔枝鸡丁
dry fried cauliflower 干煸菜花

“I’ve ordered the poke from this place 3 times. It’s always excellent and feel good knowing it’s healthy and fresh. Javad is the best. He did an excellent job of explaining what wonder was about. Super friendly and helpful.“

4 Good426 Reviews
Yanzi Noodle House 燕子螺蛳粉 Asian Fusion • $
10955 Fairfax Blvd Ste 108, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Beef Mixed with Veggie in Spicy Broth 水煮牛肉
dry ham luosifen 干捞火腿螺蛳粉
taiwanese stinky tofu 台式臭豆腐
Popcorn Chicken and Beef Burrito
Marinated Fried Tofu 2 豆腐泡
Boiled Snail with Spicy Soup
C17 Taiwan Style Stinky Tofu
A4 Mushroom Pork Luosifen
Beef Burrito 牛肉卷饼
Dry Roast Pork Luosifen

“This place is incredible. I am not aware of any other luosifen noodle house in the area. If you, like me, are a newcomer to this style of noodle soup, you are going to be extremely impressed. The bone broth is bracing, complex, and flavorful, far richer and deeper than pho or tonkotsu. Recommend getting it spicy: it brings all the flavors together without being overwhelming. Additionally, the Sichuan menu is one of the best in the area, second only to Mama Chang's and Hong Kong Palace. This place is pretty new and trying to get its feet underneath it. Let's support high quality food!“

4.5 Superb204 Reviews
Mama’s Taste Chinese • $
10380 Willard Way, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Biang Biang Noodles with Beef and Spicy Wontons
Broccoli in Garlic Sauce
Eggplant in Garlic Sauce
Combination Fried Rice
General TSO's Chicken
Singapore Rice Noodles
Chicken w Mixed Vegs
Twice Cooked Pork
Shrimp Dumplings
Beef Flat Noodle

“Stopped by for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The noodles had an amazing texture, and the flavors were simple but incredibly satisfying. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and reasonable prices. You can really tell they care about the quality of the food. Looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes.“

4.2 Good126 Reviews
Nanjing Bistro Chinese • $$
11213 Lee Hwy, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Yangzhou Style Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage
Fish Fillet with Duo Jiao Pepper
Steamed Fried Dumpling

“Many traditional Chinese dishes along with Americanized favorites. They may attempt to coax you into changing your mind if you’re not Asian and you want something traditional.“

4.1 Good127 Reviews
Songbird Cocktail Bar • $$
10940 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Songbird Old-Fashioned and Chrysanthemum Margherita
Peking Duck - Whole Duck
Sweet and Sour Cucumbers
General TSO’S Chicken
Combination Fried Rice
Sichuan Spicy Wontons
Mongolian Combination
Sticky Crispy Beef
Spicy Thai Basil
Hot & Sour Soup

“Excellent dinner and drinks.“

4.4 Superb125 Reviews
Nai Brother Chinese Sauerkraut Fish Chinese • $
11264 James Swart Cir, Fairfax

“This is a chain that has locations all over New York. I'm glad there is a location close to me. It's my go to for sauerkraut fish soup.

They also have a secret menu for Fuzhou cuisine like peanut noodles, Fuzhou wontons and meatball soup that are pretty close to what I remember from Fuzhou.“

4.1 Good21 Reviews
Hunan Cafe Chinese • $
4096 Majestic Ln, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

General TSO's Chicken
Combination Fried Rice
Vegetable Lo Mein
Fortune Cookies
Orange Chicken
Mongolian Beef
Hunan Chicken
Crab Rangoon
Egg Drop Soup

“We’ve been ordering here for the past few years. Food has always been fresh and delicious! Would highly recommend this place to others!“

3.6 Good94 Reviews
Il Poom Hyang Asian Fusion • $$
4068 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Tangsuyook Sweet and Sour Pork and Jamppong Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup
Beef Brisket Jjamppong 차돌짬뽕
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Beef Brisket Jjambbong
Fried Mandoo Dumplings
Tang Su Yuk Jjam Bbong
Spicy Seafood Soup
Chicken Fried Rice
JJA Jang&Jjam Bbong
Black Bean Noodles

“역시 튀김류와 고추짬뽕 매생이 누룽지탕은 최고인듯 합니다! ^^“

4.1 Good150 Reviews
URBAN HOT POT Mosaic Hot Pot • $$
2980 District Ave Unit 110, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Tofu Skin and Woodear Mushroom
All You Can Eat Hot Pot
Mussels and Squid
Malaysian Curry
Hot Pot Dishes
Original Broth
Sliced Chicken
Tom Yum Soup
Sliced Pork
Sauce Bar

“The food was fresh and the experience was amazing. They have a robot that serves you drinks and we thought it was pretty cool. We have kids ranging from 7 to 15 and they all enjoyed it. i highly recommend going here. They have a sauce bar that has the peanut sauce that was delicious!“

4 Good168 Reviews
Hot Spot Hot Pot • $$
3232 Old Pickett Rd, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Made Up Dish My Goulash Special
Veggie Tofu and Mushrooms
Lamb & Prime Ribeye Beef
All You Can Eat Hot Pot
Shrimp Fried Rice
Raw Vegetables
Clear Noodles
Dipping Sauce
Ramen Noodles
Tom Yum Broth

“The restaurant that first introduced me to hot pot years ago. My husband and I used to bring all of our friends and family here. We never had a bad experience. We moved away but we still talk about this place all the time.“

4 Good242 Reviews
China Taste Chinese • $
12717 Shoppes Ln, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Fried Rice

“One of my favorite local spots! The food is always hot, fresh, and delicious. Their combo plates are super satisfying and great value, and the crab rangoons are the best — crispy, creamy, and perfectly sweet. Definitely a local favorite for takeout!“

3.4 Good69 Reviews
Sichuan Legend Hotpot and More! (Now REDPOT) Hot Pot • $$
9992 Main St, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Mussel Shrimp Mushrooms Chicken Beef and Noodles
Hot Pot of Your Choice 自由火锅
Peanut and Pickled Vegetables
Soup Base with Food Choices
Squid Wood Ear Tofu Skin
Mala Tang Spicy Bowl
Sichuan Spicy Soup
Twice Cooked Pork
My Sauce Creation
Enoki Mushroom

“If you like Ramen you will love this place! This was an amazing experience that is very different from dining in the USA. The first thing that stood out was the quality, freshness and variety of ingredients that each person cooks at their seat. The setting also fosters conversation and sharing. Absolutely delightful for business groups, families, or couples dining.“

3.9 Good168 Reviews
District Dumplings Dumplings • $
2985 District Ave 110 # 110, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Pork & Shrimp Dumplings and Hong Kong Shumai
Steamed Wonton with Pork Shrimp& Mushroom
Steamed Pork Bun 2pc with Roasted Pork
10 Pack of Dumplings Some of Everything
Peking Duck Dumpling 6pc
Steamed Soup Dumpling
Bulgogi Beef Dumplings
Shumai Rice Dumplings
Bulgogi Beef Dumpling
District Dumplings

“Ate at this dumpling spot in Mosaic. I didn’t even realize it was there until my friend mentioned it as a place to eat lunch.

You order at the register and they bring out the dumplings to you as they are cooked.

Each of the dumplings we ordered were delicious. But I think the soup dumpling was the best!“

3.9 Good199 Reviews
Asian Joint - Thai Chinese Cuisine Halal • $
10919 Main St, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango
Hot Mango Sticky Rice
Pineapple Fried Rice
Drunken Noodle Box
Chicken Pad Thai
Orange Chicken
Papaya Salad
Tom Yum Soup
Fried Wonton
Wonton Soup

“Best thai in town Fairfax city area“

3.8 Good129 Reviews

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