China King Restaurant

Ordered “Pork with Vegetables” from China King and what I got was a sad comedy show in a Styrofoam box. The pork? Thin, dry slices that looked like they’d been reheated three times and still begged for water. The “vegetables”? Mostly carrots—seriously, it felt like I ordered Carrots Deluxe with a side of disappointment. A couple of snow peas showed up, probably by accident, and then everything was drowned in a salty brown sauce so heavy it could’ve stripped paint. No balance, no flavor, just carrots swimming in sludge with pork jerky on top. If this is their idea of Chinese food, I’d hate to see what happens if you order something complicated. Save yourself the money—buy a bag of baby carrots, dump a bottle of soy sauce on them, and you’ll have a better meal at home.

Great takeout Chinese food, been going here nearly 20 years and never fails to deliver good food. There's some seating inside, and restaurant is located on the re-development of the Cascades marketplace, so expect construction work around the area for the time being.

The food was good food and the service fine. We ate at the restaurant and the AC wasn't turned on so it was pretty hot inside.

I usually don't do reviews but I have to I had a problem with them before and figured why not give them another chance, huge mistake I ordered combination fried rice as soon as I open the container, it had a parcular smell as if the dish was spoiled it was the worst food I have ever tasted. My daughter and I couldn't even eat it the fried rice was dry and disgusting, I also got the honey rib tips which are my favorite they weren't even good. I will not be patronizing this restaurant ever again.

I came in for take away and was very pleased with my lunch special. Service was quick, meal was made to order, and the Hunan beef was very tasty. Right now, they’re only doing take away, but as I did, you can eat outside in the outdoor seating if you wouldn’t like to go far. They have a good selection of authentic Chinese and Cantonese, and very quality as well. Would highly recommend support one of the few local businesses in the Cascades plaza, cheers.

New, clean location. Drove over an hour and got about 70 dollars in food from this location after confirming it was the same one (chain?) from Reston for my moms birthday...I think they even had the same decorations from the old store (chain?). They perfectly packaged my order. After years it made me so happy my mom was able to enjoy the same hot and sour soup she loved and remembered and has been taking about and missing for years. Thank you from the kid of the "Hot and sour soup lady" lol.

It has been awhile since we've had China King ever since the great reduction of many locations. Thought we would try it again, results were not the same... Beef and Broccoli - Super salty and the beef was extremely chewy. House Special Lo Mein - Mainly carbs, barely any protein, if I had to put it into a ratio for comparison 8:2. House Special Fried Rice - Same as the lo mein. Orange Chicken - Mostly batter, chicken was on the drier side, honestly doesn't even taste like Orange Chicken but more like a cross between Sweet & Sour Chicken with a mix of General Tso chicken. Teriyaki Chicken - A little lost with this one, nothing was teriyaki about it but more like Kung Pao Chicken minus the dry chili papers. Hot and Sour Soup - mehhh.

Visited for the first time in 15 years and it’s just as good as before. Kung pao is the way

Another rating 10 years from the last time I ordered. Gen tsao chicken and Singapore noodles. Verdict? Pretty darn quick and tasty! I ordered when I walked out of the Home Depot and by the time I drove to CK, it was already ready. The place look well kempt and clean. An older asian lady took my order and there was another front staff. An asian gentleman was at the wok cooking the food. There are a good amount of tables if you wanted to eat in. So the food. The chicken in the GT was huge chunks of dark meat tossed in a sweet slightly spicy sauce with some carrots and green peppers (nothing changed from a decade ago). I was pleasantly surprised how tasty the Singapore noodles was! It had just the right heat kick. $26 for a large portion of meals, not too shabby!

DROWNING IN BLAND SAUCE Ordered "Pork with Vegetables" from China King and what I got was a sad comedy show in a Styrofoam box. The pork? Thin, dry slices that looked like they'd been reheated three times and still begged for water. The "vegetables"? Mostly carrots--seriously, it felt like I ordered Carrots Deluxe with a side of disappointment. A couple of snow peas showed up, probably by accident, and then everything was drowned in a salty brown sauce so heavy it could've stripped paint. No balance, no flavor, just carrots swimming in sludge with pork jerky on top. If this is their idea of Chinese food, I'd hate to see what happens if you order something complicated. Save yourself the money--buy a bag of baby carrots, dump a bottle of soy sauce on them, and you'll have a better meal at home.

The food is amazing love the service ambiance is amazing. I highly recommend it to friends and family.

My absolute favorite spot to get Lo Mein. I have been going here for over a decade now and love it every single time. Quick fast and easy meal! The staff here is always so friendly, quick and efficient with my order.

Good food but don't ask for special orders and be careful to check anything specific or you may not get what you ordered. You know that expression about 'the customer is always right'? Not everyone who works there knows that expression, so customers be alert.

Generally agree with other reviews that this is an OK spot for Chinese takeaway - the menu is mostly Americanized with your standard General Tso, Lo Mein, Chow Fun, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, Spring Rolls, etc. The pricing is pretty reasonable for the convenience and portion, especially the lunch special combinations (which include a spring/egg roll and fried rice). The service is friendly and quick. I'd come back here for a quick take out order if I'm in the area.

Great food for the price I would recommend eating there in winter time I like the soups very much I do like the dumplings. You can't go wrong with the Singapore rice noodle that's my favourite there.

Found out when I got there that they accepts only Cash almost all the time for some reason.

Sweet and sour chicken had a weird breading, sesame chicken was basically a super sweet bbq sauce but not in a good way. We also had an eggroll and spring rolls, both were so greasy and not in your traditional wonton paper. Lastly our stomachs were in knots later that night and we know it has to be from the food given the overly greasy and not great tasting food.

I'm back. I had the Triple Delight again. It's very good. The service has definitely gotten better over the years. Quick service too.

Yesterday, September 30, 2024 I went with my granddaughter to pick-up several dishes of Chinese food from the China King in Sterling. The time was 10:55 A.M. The door was unlocked and we entered and the cashier told us to get out because they do not open until 11AM. We exited and stood outside by the door in the rain for 5 minutes. The cashier was capricious and hateful, and she needs a lesson on customer service. The food is O.K. but the employees are rude.

It was very unsanitary in the resturant and I am a clean freak and I didnt like that. Also I saw their meat and veggies sitting outside for a while in the back of the restaurant which I thought was odd. But that's all I have to say because it just didn't seem edible to me. There are many restaurants near there that are better.

I really like their chicken of 4 seasons and always want to go there when we are in northern va.

After being disappointed by countless other Chinese takeout spots in the area, I really got to give it to China King. I've been coming to their different locations for about 10 years and they are consistently good now that I have figured out what I like here. The value is great. It's casual and fast. Lady at the counter is nice. Not the best I've ever had, but solid value and consistency makes this my favorite go to in the area when I don't want to venture far to get my favorite. ...and the icing on the cake, China King has the BEST egg rolls in town. Seriously, I've been on an egg roll kick lately, and I've been trying them all. Most places have crappy egg rolls, with just cabbage or some boring mix. China Kings egg rolls actually have some meat in them and the flavor is hands down my favorite in town. Like I've actually gone there and ordered JUST an egg roll good.

good contents in the egg rolls but they are always over fried and greasy. would be great egg rolls if the wrappers were tender

We just called in dinner to their Sterling and had a terrible experience I have been going to China King for so many years but after finding a BUG, in the Chicken and Broccoli the have lost a long time customer for good. It was literal , a half carcass of a beetle or something similar and here's the proof. BEWARE, seriously!!!!! And when my husband called to tell them all they could say is you want another one. He told them no and to just clean up the kitchen.

This place is reasonably priced and hits the spot when you want American style Chinese food. The egg rolls are good but a little greasy! I really liked the little steam dumplings and the Singapore rice noodles that I ordered. The noodles were little dry but otherwise pretty tasty!

This place is one to avoid . Order shrimp fried rice and it was bad . Taste like boiled rice no flavor ( I'm sure it's frozen food ) , and a disappointment from packaging to no even a fortune cookie or chop sticks or a fork . Call and ask for a refund but they said will do it only if I drive the food back to them ... Will never go back there . What a mistake , food when to the truck can . Now my dilema what to eat for dinner .... I give them 1 start because it was food in the container

I had the dumplings. They had one type, pork. Steamed or fried. I got 8 of each. They were not good. I do not recommend them. The service was fine, but location could use a face lift. Bathroom is in horrible shape. Look for others options in this area. Easy parking.

Alway a treat! The food is delicious and the customer service is awesome. They never disappoint.

They still serve food in styrofoam containers, so I can't eat here anymore until they switch to cardboard. Too many other more responsible and healthy options are available.

Horrible.... food was truly bad... bland too much grease no flavor at all and seemed old. Praying I don't get sick....

Best Chinese food I've had in the Ashburn/Leesburg area! My husband and I are Chinese food lovers, so we have tried almost every place in the area since moving here. Every place we've had has been disappointing. BUT China King is so good! I personally love their fried rice! We get the general tso (extra spicy) and the sesame chicken and have never been disappointed. The vegetable rolls are super good too! I definitely recommend this wonderful place! You won't be disappointed :)

Umm well although the pricing is fair the food is not great. We ordered shrimp with veggies and the shrimp were itty bitty tiny pieces, they are similar to frozen ones you can get at Walmart. The orange chicken was 40% chicken and 60 the stuff they coat it with I guess. The beef king pao was not great. Only celery was added and the beef was very hard. And sesame chicken is the same as orange just with the seeds of course. I wouldn't recommend honestly. But you can try and see maybe other dishes are better.

This place is so good I only get chicken and broccoli cause ITS SO GOOD it's a good go to restaurant if you want to just have a quick lunch with very cheap price with high quality you have to at least try it

Sad:( Got my fav Chinese dish of Sesame Chicken... Not good. A touch over cooked.. Dry and crispy. Odd flavor. However! Hubby got the Triple Delight and it was good. Portion a little smaller than other places we have been but the price was several $$ cheaper too! Restaurant is clean and nice and offers outside seating. Staff that answered the phone and at the counter were friendly.

I'm astonished this place is still in business. I ordered bland beef lo mein, bland pork fried rice(I think it was, I couldn't find the pork), boneless short ribs which came with the bone in and tasted like they were microwaved then doused in some sauce that was watered down with canola oil. Don't recommend the frozen, unappetizing "egg rolls" either. The only reason I went to this place is because it was convenient and I hadn't eaten all day. Shoulda went to chopsticks house so I didn't have to force my dinner down. Oh yea I forgot they charge 25 cents a fortune cookie lmao.

Food was average at best. Beef wasnt good quality and food lacked flavor. Rice was ok.

Possibly one of the most disgusting Chinese places I've had the displeasure of eating at! I ended up throwing half of it away! And that's saying some thing because I'm fat lmfao! The wontons were hard as a brick! And the sesame chicken was awful! About the only thing i enjoyed was the white rice! And when I went and asked for some sweet and sour sauce to make my wontons more edible the manager told me she would have to charge me for it! No thanks! I've wasted enough of my money!

Your typical cheap "Chinese" takeaway. China King makes so-so food that is edible but will regreting your decision in the bathroom later. I ordered a General Tso's Chicken and an eggroll, my acid test of an Americanized Chinese resturaunt. The eggroll was very greasy and bland. The chicken was not spicy, it was however fatty, full of sinue, and the flavours were not balanced. On a later visit, I found their soup and fried rice are fairly decent. The place does take credit cards; however instead of a receipt, they give you a handwritten guest check in chinese

The good thing about China King is their prices. You really can't beat it. Some times for dinner, you just don't want a large portion. Most Chinese take out places have a lunch and dinner prices. China is one price all day long. These one sized meals are enough for either lunch or dinner. I also like the fact they are serving some dishes you can't find at too many places. Things like dried bean curd and pork, and ja jiang mein. Yes this place is a chain, but I have noticed that of all the locations I've been to, the food taste the same. On this trip, I had the dried bean curd and pork. I can't find this dish at too many places. Their version is pretty good, not the best I've had, but still good. I can't complain. =) I've also had their chicken and cashews, a nice americanized dish, but still tasty. The people here are nice, the service is fast. What more can you ask for. Oh, yeah, I'll say it again. It's CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP. Just like me :)

Pretty much the exact same as all other China Kings in the area (points for consistency). It is cheap, acceptable Chinese food. This store didn't seem as quick as some of the other ones. It is in a nicer location.

I have been coming here for more than 13 years now and always the the Chicken and Broccoli extra spicy with fried rice. This is the best Chinese I have ever had and will always come here for my Chinese fix!

The food at China King is always cooked fresh and is dirt cheap! The General Tso's chicken is under $8 compared to other places in the area that charge $13+. The food isn't the best, but you really can't beat the value. There is always a steady flow of business, mostly takeout, and the restaurant itself is clean. My only gripe is how cheap they are about giving extras such as containers, plates, or sauces. They always act like it's a hassle to provide more. I guess that's how they keep prices so low. Our regular orders include General Tso, Black Pepper Steak, which is flank steak with onions and broccoli and just a ton of pepper sprinkled on toplo mein (their version is noodles without all the normal shredded veggies), fried won tons, and/or spring rolls.

Amazing food, always cooked fresh! I alwaya get the combination fried rice and it's always delicious!

Years ago we went to the original and first store on SPRING STREET, in Herndon. We moved to Sterling, and China King was removed from my mind. On a whim the hubbie and I ordered carry-out the other night.. The one good thing is that comparatively speaking it is cheap.. But this is a case of you get what you pay for. Shrimp and Cashews were dismal, and Sweet and Sour Pork was mere nuggets of dried pig cleverly concealed in a wad of fried dough... The Won-Ton soup was akin to dishwater. China King did rule years ago, but they sadly have lost their crown imho.

Not sure what this place is serving. How do you mess up beef and broccoli? Wasted money. Eh--you win some, you lose some.

The taste is not as all other Chinese place like even panda express. This place is terrible. I ordered le mein and it was just boiled vegetable and macaroni without taste. We also ordered one kung pao chicken and it came salty, the chicken was raw and smelled and tasted like eating raw food. The order came with boiled rice. But we wanted fried rice. . Everything was terrible. Not recommended. I have to throw all left overs away.

Food is very reasonably priced. Nice and fresh. Friendly staff working. Ordered the Kung Pao combo. A lot of food for the money. Nice restaurant to visit.

This place is a hit with our family. Chicken fried rice, kung pao chicken, beef with broccoli, sweet and sour chicken, all the soups and egg rolls are always our goto. And for the wonton soup, the wontons are made in house. Always will recommend this place.

This is an alright Chinese restaurant. I wouldn't say it's amazing, or horrible. It's just alright. It's also fast and convenient. I haven't been there in a while, because I know I can get better food elsewhere, but if I had to go back I wouldn't go kicking and screaming. It's alright.

Decent place for a decent price. Clean eating area, food comes quick and good service. The lunch combinations are very well done (main, rice, egg roll). I'd be interested to see what it's like for dinner. I'll be back.

Mediocre at best. Orange chicken lacked flavor. Counter staff and cooks yelling. Not a relaxing place to eat.

They make the most disgusting chicken corn soup.. tried two spoons and ended up throwing the rest ..tasted like crap..

Full disclosure I only order one thing from their menu, the beef and broccoli. I love it. I'm never disappointed by it. There is one cook in particular whose meal surpasses everyone else but I don't actually know which one it is. That said, there's an 80% chance I'm getting that beef and broccoli. It's still a delectable treat when it's not him but I can tel the difference in how well cooked the broccoli is and the even sauce distribution. I've come here for at least 15 years and it's pretty decent, fast Chinese. Definitely better than Panda Express, but not as good as Chengs (so sad it's gone). Their food is convenient, affordable, and always prepared quickly. I'll accept the higher grease count for the convenience. I definitely recommend this place for a quick meal, they have a pretty great lunch combo!

Yelp is worried that this review is too short. I'm sorry, but when the food is this bad, there just isn't much to say. Mediocrity reigns in this kingdom.

It is China New Year's so I thought I would try to be a little auspicious and eat noodles to ring in the year of the goat. I had Jia Jiang Mien and for $8.75 it was worth every cent. It was tasty, the meat and sauce were well seasoned and the noodles cooked just right. I've had better and have had much worse Jia Jiang Mien before and this ranks pretty high. It would have been better if they served their food on China plates and had better chopsticks but that's not what China King is all about. They keep their costs low and pass the low prices on to us, the customers. I'll go back and will try something else. The daily specials looked great and most guests were ordering one of the five specials.

This place is extremely convenient for me (within walking distance). I usually get the Szechuan Chicken lunch special, reasonably priced at $6.15+tax. It's pretty awesome! Just the right amount of spicy! I would also recommend the Chicken Cashew (my go-to judging dish). The lady behind the counter seems like she always has something better to do though. Very rude sometimes. As their lunch special ends at 3 pm sharp, make sure you're there before then. A few months back, I mentioned over the phone at 3:01 that I would take my business elsewhere if I couldn't get the lunch special, and she laughed and hung up.

My step dad went to China King to pick up his takeout. He witnessed the chef use the broom to wipe the wall with a towel at the end of the broom. THEN he went on to wash that same towel in the wok he cooks in!!!!! THEN he went on to use that same wok to cook someone's food!!!!!!!! That. Is. Just. Nasty.