Forbidden City Express - McLean

This was probably the worst quality Chinese carryout food I've had in years so maybe I'll give them another shot and see if things changed and the food is bette... read more This was probably the worst quality Chinese carryout food I've had in years so maybe I'll give them another shot and see if things changed and the food is better quality or if i went on an off day and was unlucky. Having said that I'm not sure how thislittle carry-out place has all these 4 and 5 star reviews, people must've received free food, or the people reviewing have noidea what your typical American Chinese carryout food and quality should be. I ordered a lunch special Kung Pao chicken withfried rice. The chicken was of very poor quality and the sauce was not good, the fried rice was also poor quality and notprepared well. Food was not yummy at all. The egg roll was tiny for a Chinese carryout place, not made in house and of cheappoor quality. If they can't even do a decent Kung Pao chicken then I'd imagine the rest of the food is pretty similar with poorquality ingredients and lack of cooking with love. I wasn't impressed at all, poor quality and not prepared well to the standardof even an average American Chinese carryout place, so that's why they don't even get 2 or 3 stars because their food was belowaverage in my opinion.

The is restaurant has never failed to exceed my expectations when it comes to the awesome way that they prepare the Chinese food. I've come to this location a f... read more The is restaurant has never failed to exceed my expectations when it comes to the awesome way that they prepare the Chinese food. I've come to this location a few times, and each and every time they have hit the mark. My friend and I came here earlytoday for a nice lunch, and by the time that we arrived there was only one group of customers seated at a table. We grabbed thenext table that was available and placed our order right away. I order the beef and broccoli, because it's always been my go-towhen it comes to Chinese food. My friend ordered the black pepper chicken meal. It took the guys in the kitchen less than eightminutes to prepare our food, and we were ready for t! After a couple of bites of the beef and broccoli I knew what my tastebuds had been missing. It was gosh darn deliciousness!

The food is decent and the restaurant is generous with portions. But... we ordered for delivery and the food never arrived. I called twice. They had the order,... read more The food is decent and the restaurant is generous with portions. But... we ordered for delivery and the food never arrived. I called twice. They had the order, but not a driver. Took an hour and a half to get our food. By then it was cold, congealed andnot very appetizing. Dinner was late and ruined. If you can't pick-up, don't bother.

Hunan Express is the go to place for Chinese carryout in Mclean! We always order Spring Rolls, Mongolian Beef, combination fried rice, Beef and Broccoli or Huna... read more Hunan Express is the go to place for Chinese carryout in Mclean! We always order Spring Rolls, Mongolian Beef, combination fried rice, Beef and Broccoli or Hunan Chicken. Consistently delicious and tasty. They are friendly and provides you greatdelivery service.

Our go to Chinese take out place! People are friendly, generous portions, and good food. We’ve ordered their lunch specials and for dinner too. Has a great rang... read more Our go to Chinese take out place! People are friendly, generous portions, and good food. We’ve ordered their lunch specials and for dinner too. Has a great range of options from std Chinese take out to hearty noodle soups you can customize. Was sohappy this place opened (and they said they opened at the start of the pandemic glad they made it through! .