Oriental Cafe

I was in the mood for Chinese carryout and I always drive past this place, so I decided to give them a try.I ordered General Tsao Chicken and steamed veggies with brown sauce on the side. Once I ordered, the gentleman asked if it was my first time there and new to the neighborhood? I responded yes to both questions and he said, Welcome! And gave me two candy mints. That gesture was so kind. The atmosphere is very casual, just like the sign outside says, "casual dining".The other aspect that leads me to give 5 stars, I observed a guy ordering food and his English was sorta choppy. The gentleman that worked there was so patient and respectful to the customer, it warmed my heart.The food was what I expected and delish. I'm glad I found my neighborhood carryout for Chinese food! I will be back to try other items on the menu. Very nice and polite service.

Reminds me of my childhood neighborhood Chinese restaurant. All the American Chinese classics done right.

I've passed this establishment on a daily basis for years. Tonight I stop and ordered a Szechuan beef and vegetable fried rice. The portions are large and I paid around $21 for both which was very fair. Both dishes were very good and I enjoyed them at home. You go here for take out and you look past the aged decor and the not so clean tables. Not clean. From a distance the kitchen looked on. I'll see how I feel later. So far it been a good dining experience.

Food was way too greasy! Price for a combination lo mein was $ 10.00 and 2 egg rolls $ 4.00 plus tax.Also food is bland, not too much flavor!

I know people don't usually give places more than a three and I can't give it a five but it's one of the best Chinese food places here. (And I eat a lot of Chinese food!) The food is great! From the fried dumplings (attached is a pic), to the beef and broccoli (my son's favorite), to the combination lo mein! It's all good. I can't actually rate the seafood as I am allergic to shellfish, but it looks delicious just like the beef and poultry dishes. The only reason I don't give it 5 Stars is because of the ladies at the register. I am doing you a favor by coming to eat and spending my money at your restaurant- don't treat me like a second class citizen. In the very least you could smile and say hi. Plus in the US most people will respond back the same way you treat them....

This place is official. I am very picky about where I eat Chinese food. Their meat quality is perfect ! Thin slices of beef that are very tender and not chewy at all! Loved it.I had the hunan beef which was made to order. I actually watched the chef prepare it in the wok. Veggies were fresh but I didn't get any mushrooms. They may not make hunan beef with it anyways. No biggie, I enjoyed the food a lot. Can't wait to come back and try the chicken.

Ordered catering for my son's end of the season soccer team party and the food came hot and fresh. They were very polite and accommodating to all requests would highly recommend ordering from them again!

Ordered a fried rice and it looked appealing even the first couple of bites were good. Or so I thought until I get such a foul smell I lost all appetite. On top of that, its like they mix new rice with old rice and you often feel rocks of rice here and there. Just flat out awful, it felt like I was eating out of the trash for a second. Do not order from here if you value gut health.

I've gone to this place since I was a child with my family and without a shadow of a doubt this is the best Chinese food i've ate. They have consistently kept prices low while delivering on great tasting food and service. As soon as I walk through the doors i'm blasted with nostalgia from my childhood seeing how the ambiance has became more fresh while still reminding me of old memories.

The hunan beef and beef with broccoli are the best items on the menu. I love this place. Best Chinese food in the vienna/Merrifield area. This is coming from someone who grew up eating Asian food almost everyday.