Nanjing Bistro is situated in the Fairfax Center, near Walmart in Fairfax, VA, serving authentic, homemade-style Chinese cuisine. The interior is clean, with white walls and LVP flooring. Service from an auntie was excellent; she was friendly and tried to accommodate us as best as she could. The food was fantastic, and we appreciated that the dishes weren’t overly seasoned, but just right. All dishes were freshly cooked in their kitchen, making it one of the best experiences we've had in terms of authentic Chinese food.
Some dishes we enjoyed and highly recommend: 1. Home Braised Pork Belly: The Sauce was just perfect— not too salty or heavy—and tasted terrific. The pork belly was soft and enjoyable. 2. Nanjing Style Shredded Tofu: The tofu, combined with egg and black fungus, had a pleasant overall texture, and the seasoning was not too heavy. 3. Homemade Small Meatball Casserole Soup: Small meatballs, vermicelli noodles, and cabbage in a hot, clear soup. All ingredients combined well to make a tasty soup. 4. Housemade Triple Delight Dumplings: Well-made savory dumplings with ground meat and veggies, even better with vinegar dipping.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bo Vr
Three of us came to Nanjing Bistro for my birthday lunch. They have a great selection of traditional Chinese dishes you won’t find at typical American Chinese restaurants.
Our waitress was super friendly and spoke to us in Mandarin, which made the experience really warm and personal.
We ordered Salty Duck, Chive Buns, Beef and Beef Tripe in Chili Sauce, Fish Filets in Pickled Broth, and Hot Pepper Stir-Fried Pork Intestine. Every dish was flavorful and authentically prepared. It was my first time trying the Salty Duck, and I liked that it wasn’t too salty and had more meat than roast duck.
Overall, we all enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend this spot for great food and friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James J. James
The food was tasty and authentic. The menu clearly describes the food and shows images for each item. There was right if us visiting this restaurant for a lunch, we ordered different dishes, and every one of us was satisfied. Also the service was friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bradley Garness
Dumplings, salted duck, Cumin Lamb, duck stomach. Everything was great!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vadim Maslov
Excellent good that is actually Chinese
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helenia Pan
Authentic Nanjing food. It's like having dinner at an aunt's house, the ladies here are very friendly, they tell you what they like or don't like on the menu. Everything is made fresh, and taste like home cooking, not overly salted and soaked in sauce. Good portion for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Siyang Sun
Very good Chinese restaurant. Most authentic in Fairfax. Food is cooked on-site and very fresh.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Elieth Marin
My kids love their food, and in my opinion, it is one of the best Chinese restaurants in the Fairfax area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasmine Wang
This is an absolute hidden gem for authentic Chinese flavors! This is especially good for those who are comfortable with Chinese flavors and spices and want a taste of authenticity. Some dishes are better than the others, just have to know your dishes. I suggest ordering one entree and a bunch of appetizer/small dishes to get more of an experience out of this. Overall I highly recommend this hidden gem, not sure why the reviews are so low.
Always have a good experience here. They have one service staff. She always busy yet very capable in taking order. I love their double cooked pork belly and nanjing wonton soup.
Philip
Pretty authentic nanjing food.
Almendra Cornejo
I have been a regular at this bistro for quite a while now. And all i can say are good things about it. Their food tastes really good and the service makes you feel at home. Definitely one of my favorite places to lunch in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank Tu (ever_shadow)
Price keeps increasing but service and quality are much worse. Would never come.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Frank Zhang
The food is getting worse and the service attitude is bad
Nanjing Bistro is situated in the Fairfax Center, near Walmart in Fairfax, VA, serving authentic, homemade-style Chinese cuisine. The interior is clean, with white walls and LVP flooring. Service from an auntie was excellent; she was friendly and tried to accommodate us as best as she could. The food was fantastic, and we appreciated that the dishes weren’t overly seasoned, but just right. All dishes were freshly cooked in their kitchen, making it one of the best experiences we've had in terms of authentic Chinese food.
Some dishes we enjoyed and highly recommend:
1. Home Braised Pork Belly: The Sauce was just perfect— not too salty or heavy—and tasted terrific. The pork belly was soft and enjoyable.
2. Nanjing Style Shredded Tofu: The tofu, combined with egg and black fungus, had a pleasant overall texture, and the seasoning was not too heavy.
3. Homemade Small Meatball Casserole Soup: Small meatballs, vermicelli noodles, and cabbage in a hot, clear soup. All ingredients combined well to make a tasty soup.
4. Housemade Triple Delight Dumplings: Well-made savory dumplings with ground meat and veggies, even better with vinegar dipping.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Three of us came to Nanjing Bistro for my birthday lunch. They have a great selection of traditional Chinese dishes you won’t find at typical American Chinese restaurants.
Our waitress was super friendly and spoke to us in Mandarin, which made the experience really warm and personal.
We ordered Salty Duck, Chive Buns, Beef and Beef Tripe in Chili Sauce, Fish Filets in Pickled Broth, and Hot Pepper Stir-Fried Pork Intestine. Every dish was flavorful and authentically prepared. It was my first time trying the Salty Duck, and I liked that it wasn’t too salty and had more meat than roast duck.
Overall, we all enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend this spot for great food and friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was tasty and authentic. The menu clearly describes the food and shows images for each item. There was right if us visiting this restaurant for a lunch, we ordered different dishes, and every one of us was satisfied. Also the service was friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dumplings, salted duck, Cumin Lamb, duck stomach. Everything was great!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent good that is actually Chinese
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Nanjing food. It's like having dinner at an aunt's house, the ladies here are very friendly, they tell you what they like or don't like on the menu. Everything is made fresh, and taste like home cooking, not overly salted and soaked in sauce. Good portion for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good Chinese restaurant. Most authentic in Fairfax. Food is cooked on-site and very fresh.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
My kids love their food, and in my opinion, it is one of the best Chinese restaurants in the Fairfax area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is an absolute hidden gem for authentic Chinese flavors! This is especially good for those who are comfortable with Chinese flavors and spices and want a taste of authenticity. Some dishes are better than the others, just have to know your dishes. I suggest ordering one entree and a bunch of appetizer/small dishes to get more of an experience out of this. Overall I highly recommend this hidden gem, not sure why the reviews are so low.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Great atmosphere!
Restaurantji Recommends
Always have a good experience here. They have one service staff. She always busy yet very capable in taking order. I love their double cooked pork belly and nanjing wonton soup.
Pretty authentic nanjing food.
I have been a regular at this bistro for quite a while now. And all i can say are good things about it. Their food tastes really good and the service makes you feel at home.
Definitely one of my favorite places to lunch in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Price keeps increasing but service and quality are much worse. Would never come.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food is getting worse and the service attitude is bad
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
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