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Best Chinese Restaurants Nearby in Tysons

pastry corner

pastry corner

4.1
(300+)
• Indian • Curry
$0 delivery fee • 12.2 mi • 55 min
Farther away
$6 off on $40+
"The Rasmalai pastry is insanely good. Perfect blend of rasmalai flavor and delicious cream cake! The Palak Panner and Butter Chicken are a good size and delicious, and the herby rice accompaniment is so flavorful and perfectly cooked. I wish the cake slices were a bit bigger but with how good they taste I don't mind. Found my new favorite restaurant!"
"Very less meat more rice. Only few small pieces of goat meat mostly bones. They are very cheap to add goat meat. Extremely spicy."
Mutton Biryani
Slow-cooked goat layered with long-grain basmati rice, saffron, and caramelized onions, finished in authentic dum style with desi ghee to create a rich, robust flavor. Prepared with fresh ingredients and no artificial colors or flavors.
$19.39
Chicken 65
An iconic South Indian favorite! Marinated chicken deep-fried until crisp, then tossed with curry leaves, green chilies, and a tangy spice mix. A true street-style classic, made with fresh ingredients and no artificial colors or flavors.
$16.57
Samosa
Crisp golden pastry triangles stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, fried to perfection . Made with fresh ingredients and no artificial colors or flavors.
$3.15
Pav Bhaji
Mumbai’s legendary street feast! A buttery mash of mixed vegetables cooked with aromatic spices, served hot with soft pav buns toasted in butter. Made with fresh ingredients and no artificial flavors or colors, this dish is rich, hearty, and bursting with flavor in every bite.
$10.08
IndoChen Old Town

IndoChen Old Town

4.6
(300+)
• Indian • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"The butter chicken was excellent! My husband and I shared that, the kale (favorite of everything!) and the cauliflower appetitizers and left very full. Staff were attentive and friendly."
"Everything about this dish but the size of the nann is great! The size of a $6 Garlic Naan is almost as long as a sunglass, even smaller in width!!"
Butter Chicken
Clay oven charred white meat, creamy onion tomato sauce
$25.05
Chicken Tikka Masala
2 pieces. Spiced potatoes and pea-stuffed crisp turnovers mint tamarind
$24.5
Samosa
aromatic basmati rice, biryani spiced cooked chicken, yogurt, fried onion and mint, served with Raita Sauce
$10.35
Chicken Briyani For 1
creamy onion tomato sauce , indian cottage cheese
$23.02
Pollo Campeon

Pollo Campeon

4.3
(90+)
• Peruvian • Lunch
$0 delivery fee • 10.9 mi • 53 min
Farther away
$12 Meal Box
"Realmente estoy impresionado la comida del pollo campeón es muy delicioso y los precios son muy razonables muy recomendado 100% para cualquiera que desea probar estos platos deliciosos"
"Food was good, but received Burnt plantains. Did not eat the plantains"
Chaufas Fried Rice
(chicken) (more than 16oz)Savory fried rice with your choice of protein, scrambled eggs, and vibrant vegetables, seasoned with soy sauce and Peruvian spices.
$12
Chaufas Fried Rice
Savory fried rice with your choice of protein, scrambled eggs, and vibrant vegetables, seasoned with soy sauce and Peruvian spices.
$20.39
Chicharron Sandwich
the patty is more than 4 oz and have 2 toppings)Crusty bread filled with crispy pork, sweet potato slices, and fresh salsa criolla made with red onions for a classic Peruvian sandwich.
$12
Inca Cola
Bright yellow soda with a sweet, fruity flavor, offering a unique taste experience.
$4.69
A2B

A2B

4.3
(900+)
• Vegetarian • Indian
$0 delivery fee • 9.7 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"The food is absolutely delicious! ENNAI KATHIRIKKAI KUZHAMBU, UTHAPPAM PODI, and PANEER BUTTER MASALA were our favorites. "
"Over priced and poor customer service, practically charge extra for anything you ask. Jeera rice is served with Ketchup. Quantity of food and is not worth the price paid for "
SOUTH INDIAN THALI
Steamed Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Kootu, Poriyal, Kaara Kozhambu, Chapati, Kurma, Yoghurt, Appalam, Pickle & Sweet
$29.01
IDLI
Most popular South-Indian steamed rice & lentil cakes served with varieties of chutney, sambar & gun powder/milagaipodi
$12.85
BUTTER MILK
Steamed Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Kootu, Poriyal, Kaara Kozhambu, Chapati, Kurma, Yoghurt, Appalam, Pickle & Sweet
$7.58
SOUTH INDIAN THALI
South Indian layered flat bread served with vegetable kurma & raitha
$29.04
Matjib

Matjib

4.7
(10+)
• Korean • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 9.6 mi • 46 min
Farther away
$6 off on $40+
"Chilled Buckwheat Noodle Soup /물냉면 (Mul-naengmyeon) was ok. No chili oil included. The broth was ok. The flavor was mild."
"all very bad quality for the high value. was hoping my shrim was at least crispy, but it arrived soggy as hell and drenched in a very bad tasting sauce. terrible quality for the price and small portion. dumpling was also mediocre with the filling."
Black Bean Noodle /짜장면
Diced onion and pork in black bean sauce with homemade noodles. Contains peanut butter and pork.
$12.35
Kimbap /김밥
Korea’s most iconic grab-and-go meal. Kimbap is a beautifully balanced roll of seasoned steamed rice and a colorful medley of crisp, fresh ingredients—including crunchy pickled radish, sautéed carrots, spinach, imitation crab meat and tender egg strips—all tightly wrapped in premium toasted seaweed and sesame oil.
$12.38
Kimchi Stew /김치찌개 (Kim chi jji gae)
Kimchi Stew with Rice cake, tofu, and pork
$18.85
Fried Rice / 볶음밥
Fried rice with your choice of shrimp or chicken.
$19.09
Chaatwala

Chaatwala

4.1
(200+)
• Indian • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee • 10.5 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"The Aloo Parathas Aloo (Potato) had generous stuffing and was well cooked. It could have used more salt and seasoning though. The Sev Puri and Veg Burger were decent as well. Fries lacked salt."
"Flavorful, fresh, authentic Indian street food. They don't cut any corners be it packaging or accompaniments. Would highly recommend!"
Chole Bhature
A popular north Indian dish of spicy chickpea curry accompanied by deep fried bread.
$12
Pav Bhaji
Vegetarian. Toasted buttered rolls with mashed mixed vegetable gravy served with chopped onions and lime.
$10.5
Vada Pav
Spiced potato fritters sandwiched between roasted buttered rolls, smeared with cilantro & mint, dates & jaggery any dry garlic chutney.
$10.5
Parathas Aloo (Potato)
One piece of Indian stuffed breads served with yogurt, white butter & pickle.
$8.86
Roots Cafe

Roots Cafe

4.6
(100+)
• Coffee • Bowls
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 31 min
"Lots of bacon, delicious sandwich. Would order again,"
"Delicious meal! The Roots Mornin Sammie was a perfect start to my day with everything you want and nice fresh toast. The Buffalo chicken wrap was also delicious and had so much chicken in it. Very impressed with the portions and would definitely recommend."
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, black beans, pico de gallo, queso, a hash brown, and bacon wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Great with Cholula on the side.
$11.39
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Blackened Chicken with Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Parmesan, Caesar Dressing in a Tortilla Wrap(Get it with Crispy Chicken upgrade your wrap)
$15.01
Breakfast Sandwich
Scrambled egg, American cheese, on brioche bread add bacon, sausage, or ham....classic but amazing
$10.83
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crispy chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese, Romaine
$16.62
Olive Lebanese Eatery

Olive Lebanese Eatery

4.5
(600+)
• Coffee • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"Best food in town! Thank you guys for offering such quality. Coffee was delivered hot and tasted perfect. The bagel was so fresh and I love that the meat options are all turkey. "
"The dish was underwhelming overall. There was just one piece of olive and a single cherry tomato included. The white sauce was less than a quarter cup and quite watery. The second sauce was confusing—regular oil was used instead of olive oil, which affected the flavor. The chicken was average, I’d rate it 5 out of 10. On a positive note, the fries were decent."
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Freshly Grilled Chicken served with Rice, Hummus and Greek Salad , Garlic Sauce and Pita Bread
$16.2
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Thin Pita Bread, Homemade Garlic Sauce, Mayo, Pickle, Tomato and Grilled Chicken Breast Choice of Ranch Pasta, Lebanese Potato or Tossed Salad
$12.05
Steak Shawarma Plate
Freshly Grilled Steak served with Rice, Hummus and Greek Salad , Tahini Sauce and Pita Bread
$17.68
Traditional Gyro Pita
Fluffy Pita Bread , Cucumber Sauce, Gyro Meat, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion Choice of Ranch Pasta, Lebanese Potato or Tossed Salad
$12.18
Chili Wok

Chili Wok

4.7
(1k+)
• Chinese • Noodles
$0 delivery fee
"Best Chinese I have had in this area in a long time!! Hot and Sour Soup / 酸辣汤 had wonderful flavor and nice amount of spice. The Spicy Garlic Sauce / 鱼香系列 was delicious and portion size was great. Will definitely be my new go-to for Chinese."
"I don't often write reviews but this place deserves it. It is easily the best Chinese food in the area. It's not even comparable. This place isn't "a bit better" than whatever the runner up is, it blows the competition out of the water! The only complaint I could muster is that the soup dumplings tend to stick and break by the time they're delivered in DoorDash, but that's not the restaurants fault just the sad reality of delivery. Portions are very generous and my wife makes two meals out of what she orders. I usually cannot control myself so I finish everything (lol) but it would be enough to split into two. Everything I've had is well and strongly seasoned which is a big deal given the competition (very weak flavors). To sum it up, fantastic food and I HIGHLY recommend you give them a shot. I lived where I do for years and had given up on finding decent Chinese food, randomly gave this place a shot and fell in love."
Lo Mein 捞面
Brown sauce. Peanuts, asparagus, and green & red peppers
$15.03
Fried Rice 经典炒饭
Crispy chunks tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce.
$15.18
Kungpao 宫保系列
Silken tofu bathed in broadbean paste, soy, chili, and black bean sauce
$18.16
General Tso's 左宗系列
Mild. can be made gluten free.
$18.22
Hunan Cafe

Hunan Cafe

4.6
(800+)
• Chinese • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
"Our first time ordering from this restaurant, and we really enjoyed our food! It was still hot when it arrived. Chicken and Vegetables serving was very generous and tasty. My Noodle Soup with Chicken was also very good. I was impressed that they sent the noodles in a separate container so they didn't get mushy! Chinese food can often be a bit salty for my taste, but neither dish was salty."
"Loved the Thai basil Thai Basil Chicken 九层塔鸡and the egg 29. Egg Drop Soup (With Crispy Noodle) 蛋花汤 !!! So yummy! High protein! Get white rice, not fried. Will def get again. Super fresh and tasty! Perfect portion."
41. Lo Mein (Soft Noodle) 捞面
Soft noodles with shrimp, Halal beef, Halal chicken, or vegetables.
$13.23
21. Spring Rolls(2) (w. Vegetables) 春卷
Tender white meat Halal chicken in a spicy sauce with broccoli. Options: white rice, brown steamed rice, plain fried rice.
$4.5
103. General Tso's Chicken (White Meat) 左宗鸡
Shrimp, Halal beef, Halal chicken, or vegetables mixed with rice, peas, carrots, and onions.
$17.95
36. Fried Rice 炒饭
Without sauce.
$13.21
Han Palace

Han Palace

4.4
(20+)
• Cantonese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
A1. Steamed Shrimp Dumpling / 漢皇蝦餃皇
Beef, chicken or pork.
$5.5
A2. Steamed Pork Dumpling Fresh Crab Roe / 蟹籽燒麥皇
Minced garlic, oyster sauce or boiled.
$5.5
H4. Congee
Spicy.
$10.79
C1. Steamed Shrimp Rice Crepe / 原只大蝦腸
Beef, chicken or pork.
$6.5
P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang's

4.3
(8k+)
• Asian • Chinese
$0 delivery fee
"The Crispy Honey Chicken was fresh and flavorful, a generous portion. Enough for two people.a The Vegetable Spring Rolls were very good too, pleny of vegetables. The order was well packaged and delivered as stated."
"I enjoyed the Teriyaki Chicken Lunch Special -- just the right amount of pineapple and onion. Very tasty. The Sesame Chicken Lunch Special was consistently good as always. The vegetable egg rolls are a good size and just enough for a lunch. "
Mongolian Beef
Sweet soy glaze, flank steak, garlic, snipped green onion
$32.13
Fried Rice
Wok-tossed with egg, carrots, bean sprouts, green onion
$22.11
Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Our most popular dish! A secret family recipe featuring minced chicken with mushrooms and water chestnuts in a savory sauce, served with crispy rice sticks and fresh lettuce cups.
$19.21
Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy Sichuan chili sauce, peanuts, green onion, celery, red chili peppers
$24.47
Yu Noodles (Anderson)

Yu Noodles (Anderson)

4.8
(300+)
• Chinese • Noodles
$0 delivery fee
"I tried the Sichuan Beef Noodle soup and that was delicious but really spicy... I then tried the Beef Breast and Mushroom in Gold Soup (金汤肥牛米粉) and this has become my go to lunch for weeks now I cannot get tired of it, seriously the best soup I've ever had!!! If you're a big soup person like myself (and you can handle spicy) this is a MUST TRY!!!"
"Good portion sizes. The dry spicy noodles were very flavorful and a bit spicier than I expected (but I like spicy). The beef noodle soup was also very good!"
N5. Yibin Spicy Dry Noodles with Minced Pork (宜宾燃面)
Spicy dry noodles tossed with minced pork, a classic Sichuan dish.
$15.02
Pork Soup Dumplings (6 pcs)
Food allergy warning. Our food may contain peanut or tree nut products.
$13.76
S3. Pan Fried Chive & Pork Dumplings (韭菜豬肉鍋貼) (6 pcs)
Spicy beef and noodles in a savory Sichuan broth.
$11.28
N4. Sichuan Beef Noodles Soup (川味牛肉面 )
Spice level-mild. Contains peanut. Food allergy warning. Our food may contain peanut or tree nut products.
$17.73
Pho 7

Pho 7

4.7
(2k+)
• Vietnamese • Pho
$0 delivery fee
20% off on $15+
"Extraordinarily delicious -- the P2. Pho Eye of Round Steak broth is perfectly balanced, the servings are generous and everything is so dang tasty. Love the vermicelli bowls and A2. Fresh Spring Rolls (2rolls) too, my family loves the P5. Pho Chicken and tendons -- our fave pho spot! "
"Pho was beautifully packed, with ingredients separated from the flavorful broth so you could make as much as you wanted. Honestly two meals worth--very generous serving--and I am under the weather today so just what the doctor ordered. A2. Fresh Spring Rolls (2rolls) great as wll."
Fresh Garden Rolls
Crispy deep-fried rolls filled with chicken, onion, carrot, mushroom, and bean thread noodles served with a side of homemade fish sauce.
$6.52
Pho Well Done Flank
Chicken eggroll nestled in fresh spring rolls with lettuce, pickled medley, basil, and vermicelli for a delightful crunch in every bite.
$15.61
Pho Chicken
Options include Mango, Pineapple, Strawberry, Coconut, and Taro.
$15.55
Fried Egg Rolls
A tasty mix of chicken eggroll, fresh spring roll, coconut shrimp, crispy wontons, and fish cakes.
$6.51
PETER CHANG

PETER CHANG

4.6
(800+)
• Szechuan • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Garlic Cucumber Salad perfect as always. Marinated Pig Ears w. Chili Oil 🌶️ were lovely and had a nice snap to them! cilantro heaven. Crispy Spicy Calamari w. Peanut 🌶️ were rich and spicy. Braised Spicy Veal Cube perfect as always."
"there could have been more spring onion with the peking duck but other than that it was perfect, would recommend!"
鲜肉锅贴 Pan Fried Pork Dumpling (6)
Standard Chinese hot & sour soup with pieces of tofu, wood ear mushroom, portobello mushroom, bamboo shoot, egg.
$9
四川米花鸡 Sichuan Popcorn Chicken (Sesame)
Our take on a classic with purple rice, eggs, & scallions.
$18
上海素春卷 Vegetable Spring Roll (3) (Vegan)
Pieces of chicken breast meat stir fried with sliced onions, garlic, bell peppers, jalapeños, basil. Savory and spicy.
$5
Chicken Fried Rice
A delightfully hot and numbing dish for all the spice-lovers. Bite-sized pieces of dark meat chicken, fried to perfection with Sichuan peppercorns, dried red chilis, and other aromatics.
$16
Halal Hunan Village

Halal Hunan Village

4.4
(400+)
• Asian Fusion • Halal
$0 delivery fee
"Curry chicken was really good, just a little bit of heat, very good. Chicken dumings were thick but very tasty. Fast service, dasher very prompt too. "
"Extremely good and healthy and cheap. Nobody else sells delicious quality clean food for the price these guys sell, at least on doordash. They are the cheapest delivery and very good and they give very generous amounts of meat"
L1. General Tso's Chicken
Spicy. sweet and spicy with broccoli.
$14.05
92. Mongolian Beef
White and green onions in a zesty brown sauce.
$17.62
L3. Orange Chicken
Spicy. chili citrus with orange peel and broccoli.
$13.13
18. Hot & Sour Soup
Spicy. Homemade chicken broth-based soup with mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots.
$6.55
Peter Chang

Peter Chang

4.6
(21k+)
• Chinese • Pickup
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"Their fried rice is my favorite in the city. The crispy pork belly, scallion bubble pancake, and tofu skin salad are go to favorites and most of the standard Chinese takeout places don't have these items."
"I usually love Peter Chang's but this time the menu was limited and the food was not that good. The lamb was overpriced and tasted old. The spring rolls were really small and Luke warm. I will not be ordering again. "
Fried Rice with Protein
Chicken, beef, shrimp, peas, carrots, onions, scallions, soy sauce, and eggs
$15.52
Lo Mein with Protein
Chicken, beef, shrimp, onions, scallions, carrots, and soy sauce
$16.39
Veggie Spring Rolls
3 pieces. Served with duck sauce
$4
Fried Pork Dumplings
Hot. the classic sweet and spicy deep-fried chicken dish, cooked with dry chili peppers and served with broccoli garnish on the side. can be made into orange chicken instead for a zesty spicy flavor.
$11.06
China Kitchen Express

China Kitchen Express

4.2
(40+)
• Chinese • Fried Rice
$0 delivery fee
Bourbon Chicken
with Chicken and Shrimp
$15.34
Egg Roll (2 Pieces)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$5.01
RH Bistro

RH Bistro

4.3
(100+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"The Cucumber Salad 爽口黄瓜 and the spicy wonton unfortunately tilted and spilled oils in the bag not a huge deal just a mess to unpackage and clean. Maybe putting plastic on top next time as a suggestion could help for packaging. Overall will order from here as always."
"I order Chicken Pad Thai 炒河粉-鸡 ...Food was super oily and taste wasn't good at all... doesn't worth it."
Kung Po Chicken 宫保鸡
Signature Mala Dry Pot, or mala xiang guo (麻辣香锅), is a popular Sichuan stir-fry featuring a variety of meats and vegetables(beef stripe, beef aorta, fatty sliced beef, shrimp, sliced potatoes, lotus root slices, pork trotters, pork intestine) stir-fried in a rich, numbing, and spicy sauce.
$19.79
Pan-fried Pork Dumplings (6pcs) 鲜肉锅贴
It is a traditional Chengdu snack where a variety of ingredients (beef, beef tripe, beef aorta, snakehead fish, shrimp, vegetables) are cooked in a pot of simmering, spicy, numbing broth.
$10.74
China King V

China King V

4.6
(10+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
34. Chicken with Broccoli
Sliced chicken with broccoli, carrots & water chestnuts in a spicy Hunan sauce
$19.25
35. Hunan Chicken
Hot & spicy! Diced chicken in a spicy sauce with celery, dried chili peppers & peanuts. An all time hot favorite at China King!
$19.54
31. Kung Pao Chicken
Tender chicken marinated then deep-fried sautéed with dried chili peppers, green peppers & carrots in a chef's spicy sauce
$18.63
21. Wonton Soup
Chicken, beef & shrimp
$4.5
Mama Chang - Blenheim Blvd

Mama Chang - Blenheim Blvd

4.7
(200+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$5 off on $15+
"I LA LA LOVE this place. This is my first time trying it too. The Pan-Fried Yuanbao Dumplings 元宝锅贴(4) were incredible and you can tell they hand roll it. The dumpling sauce was also perfection! The Golden Mountain Beef金山牛 I didn't try it because I'm saving it for lunch. The Peking Duck Rolls 脆皮烤鴨卷(2) were great! But nothing to scream about. The BBQ Pork Pastry 叉烧酥(2), the pork was sooooo tender and very flavorful. Wish it wasn't in puff pastry. Rice Cakes with Brown Sugar 红糖糍粑(5) was DELICIOUS! You really taste the rice and it's not too sweet."
"I did not like the Pork and Shrimp Rolls 三丝春卷(2); the filling did not appeal.- pieces were too big, I am used to finely cut pieces. The combination Mama Lo Mein 捞面 container was wrapped in Saran Wrap. It was a large portion, mildly spiced as requested - the more you ate, the more your tongue and moth "tingled". I have enough left over for another person to consume. I will return and try other menu offerings."
Mama Fried Rice 炒饭
Chicken, beef, shrimp, pork, vegetables, or a combination, eggs, scallions, onions
$19.3
Mama Lo Mein 捞面
Mustard greens
$19.28
Stir-Fried Green Beans 芽菜四季豆
Lightly battered cauliflower tossed with dried chili peppers and chili flakes
$16.12
General Tso's Chicken 左宗棠鸡
Smoky wok-tossed wide rice noodles with sliced beef tenderloin, bean sprouts, onions, napa cabbage, carrots, scallions, and soy sauce
$22.6

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