I was slightly early for a meeting nearby with a potential candidate for a position on my team, and I hadn't eaten lunch yet. This plaza is VERY limited on options, even more so on ones that sound appetizing. I wasn't really in the mood for Chinese food, but I downselected and ended up deciding on Asia Cafe. It's not much inside. Sort of dirty, dull and overly hot. But the menu is extensive, and the cashier was very friendly. They had a set of about 20 lunch box meals, all for under $7! I got the combination rice noodles, which were noodles with carrots, bamboo shoots, cabbage, mushrooms, etc. It also came with a sizable amount of steak, chicken and shrimp. Still yet, it came with a HUGE eggroll and a pile of fried rice. I have no idea why they serve a whole plate of fried rice with noodles, but it's just kind of the default side. I ended up taking half the egg roll and all of the rice in a box for later, and I was still stuffed just with the noodles. Get this -- the $7 also includes a can of soda! So that's drink, two meals and very well-done, delicious Asian food for super cheap. This isn't the kind of place I'd go out of my way to try again. It's not an 'experience.' It's not better than any Chinese food I've ever had. But if I'm faced with slim pickin's again sometime, I wouldn't have to think twice -- Asia Cafe is delicious and a real value.
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Bill L.
Ok, its Ashburn VA, not San Francisco so you have to have the proper expectations. The food here is very good, for the area. I enjoy the Crispy Beef and the Ma Po Tofu. Wife likes the Sweet Sour Chicken and Chicken Cashew. Service is good and speed of food also good. Prices are average for the area. Go to place in Ashburn
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Amy C.
Food was good. Delivery was fast and food was delivered hot. Good for money.
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Saliq K.
love it. From peper steak to general tso ckn to the lo mein everything is taste good and service is fast. This isnt no fice star resturant but best Chinese food around.
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Anna K.
My hubby and I always try new Chinese places around Ashburn, but we always go back to Asia Cafe. For us the best place so far. Love their General tso's chicken.
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Carly C.
I don't live in Ashburn, so I've only had Asia Cafe on a handful of occasions. Two times were fresh carryout and the others were leftovers of my friend's. I was in the area today and my husband wanted some General Tso's, so I picked some up with white rice and an order of fried wontons. Geez, talk about skimping on the wonton filling! It was nothing more than finger smear of pork, for real. Don't get me wrong, I love the fried wonton skin for dipping in soup, but if I'm ordering a wonton, I expect some filling!! The General's was good. I normally don't eat it, that's what my family likes, so I get soups or sides. I actually enjoyed the crisp, fried chicken flavor today. My friend's go-to is always the lo mein, but she requests it with little oil because she says it's too greasy otherwise. My one gripe about it, they put lettuce in it... yuck, but I pick it out.
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M B.
Well I don't know what you people are talking about with the bad reviews, but I think Asia Cafe deserves a hell of a lot more credit than that. Since they opened, they have always been our go-to chinese restaurant when ordering takeout. I've never had a bad experience-- the food has always been very fresh and tasty. Also, when you order takeout, the portions are HUGE. You definitely get a lot for what you're paying. I love going in at lunch time and grabbing a lunch special. They have another location in Sterling right off the bridge that crosses over 28. Once, my mother ordered takeout and accidentally called it to the Sterling location. I went in to pick up the order from the Ashburn location and we realized she had called it in to the other one by mistake. They offered to have somebody deliver it to us-- that is great service, considering the distance. It's certainly worth checking out-- and trust me, I know good chinese food.
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Mitch R.
This place is NOT a winner. Please read on. In my quest to find decent takeout in the Ashburn area, I have again failed. Ordered General Tsos and Szechuan chicken. Both were meals that came with rice, eggroll, and drinks. The egg rolls were terrible. Typical pre-made egg rolls but they looked as if they should have been served a few days ago. The Szechuan chicken was basically flavorless and the vegetables looked about a week past their prime. The white rice was not fresh. The General Tso's wasn't too bad at all but the fried rice wasn't fresh. The worst part, and some of you might laugh, was that the sodas that were delivered with the meal were past their expiration date. I think that is a huge deal because it proves that they don't monitor their expiration dates. You can already tell by looking at their vegetables. The only reason why this place gets two stars is because the delivery guy was fast and was sporting some sunglasses that were straight out of the 80's. Rock on dude, but your food sucks. SKIP THIS PLACE!
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Jenny S.
Not good Chinese food. I would have to say the dish was not great an afterwards I felt like... I wish I didn't eat that but I was hungry feeling. Egg rolls were not good even though they were free.
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Ally K.
Went there for lunch for the first time. I had ordered General Tso's Lunch special for $6.75 (i think)...not expecting much. Usually I am not impressed with Chinese food "lunch specials" because it is usually pre-cooked and sitting in a serving container. under a heat lamp. First off, the place was mostly empty and I had I waited for 10 minutes. I didn't mind at all. When my order came out, there was a lot of food for $6.75. You get the entree, fried rice, fresh brocolli (not wilted), egg roll (it's okay-just an egg roll), and a can of soda! I could only eat half. Save some for lunch another day. Another thing about this entree is that the General Tso's chicken was crunchy, and not drenched in Sauce. Next time I will venture out and try something else on their menu.
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Address :43150 Broadlands Center Plz,Ste 106
Ashburn, VA, 20148
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
Joshua D.
I was slightly early for a meeting nearby with a potential candidate for a position on my team, and I hadn't eaten lunch yet. This plaza is VERY limited on options, even more so on ones that sound appetizing. I wasn't really in the mood for Chinese food, but I downselected and ended up deciding on Asia Cafe. It's not much inside. Sort of dirty, dull and overly hot. But the menu is extensive, and the cashier was very friendly. They had a set of about 20 lunch box meals, all for under $7! I got the combination rice noodles, which were noodles with carrots, bamboo shoots, cabbage, mushrooms, etc. It also came with a sizable amount of steak, chicken and shrimp. Still yet, it came with a HUGE eggroll and a pile of fried rice. I have no idea why they serve a whole plate of fried rice with noodles, but it's just kind of the default side. I ended up taking half the egg roll and all of the rice in a box for later, and I was still stuffed just with the noodles. Get this -- the $7 also includes a can of soda! So that's drink, two meals and very well-done, delicious Asian food for super cheap. This isn't the kind of place I'd go out of my way to try again. It's not an 'experience.' It's not better than any Chinese food I've ever had. But if I'm faced with slim pickin's again sometime, I wouldn't have to think twice -- Asia Cafe is delicious and a real value.
(3)Bill L.
Ok, its Ashburn VA, not San Francisco so you have to have the proper expectations. The food here is very good, for the area. I enjoy the Crispy Beef and the Ma Po Tofu. Wife likes the Sweet Sour Chicken and Chicken Cashew. Service is good and speed of food also good. Prices are average for the area. Go to place in Ashburn
(4)Amy C.
Food was good. Delivery was fast and food was delivered hot. Good for money.
(4)Saliq K.
love it. From peper steak to general tso ckn to the lo mein everything is taste good and service is fast. This isnt no fice star resturant but best Chinese food around.
(5)Anna K.
My hubby and I always try new Chinese places around Ashburn, but we always go back to Asia Cafe. For us the best place so far. Love their General tso's chicken.
(4)Carly C.
I don't live in Ashburn, so I've only had Asia Cafe on a handful of occasions. Two times were fresh carryout and the others were leftovers of my friend's. I was in the area today and my husband wanted some General Tso's, so I picked some up with white rice and an order of fried wontons. Geez, talk about skimping on the wonton filling! It was nothing more than finger smear of pork, for real. Don't get me wrong, I love the fried wonton skin for dipping in soup, but if I'm ordering a wonton, I expect some filling!! The General's was good. I normally don't eat it, that's what my family likes, so I get soups or sides. I actually enjoyed the crisp, fried chicken flavor today. My friend's go-to is always the lo mein, but she requests it with little oil because she says it's too greasy otherwise. My one gripe about it, they put lettuce in it... yuck, but I pick it out.
(3)M B.
Well I don't know what you people are talking about with the bad reviews, but I think Asia Cafe deserves a hell of a lot more credit than that. Since they opened, they have always been our go-to chinese restaurant when ordering takeout. I've never had a bad experience-- the food has always been very fresh and tasty. Also, when you order takeout, the portions are HUGE. You definitely get a lot for what you're paying. I love going in at lunch time and grabbing a lunch special. They have another location in Sterling right off the bridge that crosses over 28. Once, my mother ordered takeout and accidentally called it to the Sterling location. I went in to pick up the order from the Ashburn location and we realized she had called it in to the other one by mistake. They offered to have somebody deliver it to us-- that is great service, considering the distance. It's certainly worth checking out-- and trust me, I know good chinese food.
(4)Mitch R.
This place is NOT a winner. Please read on. In my quest to find decent takeout in the Ashburn area, I have again failed. Ordered General Tsos and Szechuan chicken. Both were meals that came with rice, eggroll, and drinks. The egg rolls were terrible. Typical pre-made egg rolls but they looked as if they should have been served a few days ago. The Szechuan chicken was basically flavorless and the vegetables looked about a week past their prime. The white rice was not fresh. The General Tso's wasn't too bad at all but the fried rice wasn't fresh. The worst part, and some of you might laugh, was that the sodas that were delivered with the meal were past their expiration date. I think that is a huge deal because it proves that they don't monitor their expiration dates. You can already tell by looking at their vegetables. The only reason why this place gets two stars is because the delivery guy was fast and was sporting some sunglasses that were straight out of the 80's. Rock on dude, but your food sucks. SKIP THIS PLACE!
(2)Jenny S.
Not good Chinese food. I would have to say the dish was not great an afterwards I felt like... I wish I didn't eat that but I was hungry feeling. Egg rolls were not good even though they were free.
(2)Ally K.
Went there for lunch for the first time. I had ordered General Tso's Lunch special for $6.75 (i think)...not expecting much. Usually I am not impressed with Chinese food "lunch specials" because it is usually pre-cooked and sitting in a serving container. under a heat lamp. First off, the place was mostly empty and I had I waited for 10 minutes. I didn't mind at all. When my order came out, there was a lot of food for $6.75. You get the entree, fried rice, fresh brocolli (not wilted), egg roll (it's okay-just an egg roll), and a can of soda! I could only eat half. Save some for lunch another day. Another thing about this entree is that the General Tso's chicken was crunchy, and not drenched in Sauce. Next time I will venture out and try something else on their menu.
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