Choong Hwa Won (Korean & Chinese Restaurant) | 중화원 (한국식 중화요리-중식,한식)

Having watched a lot of Kdramas and Korean food documentaries on Netflix, I was quite keen on trying jajangmyun with tangsuyuk and somehow by chance came upon this reel on the ‘gram about this Korean-Chinese restaurant that served authentic jajangmyun along with pork tangsuyuk!! I was elated and landed there on a Friday evening for some good food. I loved how simple the setting of the restaurant was, it felt quite homely. We were seated immediately and offered complimentary hot tea (quite appreciated because it was freezing outside). I had already decided beforehand that I wanted the jajangmyun and pork tangsuyuk but the menu looked so appetising that we ended up ordering a plate of fried dumplings as well.😬 The fried dumplings were great — not too oily and the mincemeat inside was really flavourful. The portions were also pretty generous, I think they had about 8 in a plate. The jajangmyun was exactly how I had hoped it to be — noodles in black bean sauce with pork and veggies. The sauce was not spicy at all, which I personally liked (not sure if they have a spicy version). We ordered the regular portion of jajangmyun and shared between the two of us, but this can easily be eaten by one, going by the fact that they have a larger serving also on the menu. The pork tangsuyuk served with sweet and sour sauce also tasted good. The pork was crispy and went well with the sauce served along with it. Personally, I didn’t find any sourness in the sauce, it was just sweet but the combination is a win. And the quantity is a loooot so it can be shared. All in all, great find (all thanks to my Instagram algorithm😅) and I would like to visit again and try more of their dishes. :)

Not much of a place to look at - but man their Kimchi pancake was perfection. Very neat that they had Korean AND Chinese food here. Seems like they focus on carry out orders a lot because the actual dining area is a bit too old school - bathrooms reminded me of pop up dim sum joints. But hey- the food is great.

Wow, the food exceeded my expectations. I went after seeing a review on TikTok and almost turned around because the outside is very unassuming, but the staff were so friendly they helped us with our baby, food came fast, large portions, and delicious. The interior is fine, could use a refresh/paint job, but if you’re looking for classic Korean dishes that satisfy, try this place!

The jajangmyun has mild seasoning, and the large is plenty to share between two people. The fried pork mandu is crispy and pairs well with their kimchi. Friendly staff, fast service.

One of my favorite places to eat Korean & Chinese food in NOVA. We live over an hour away and still visit here at least once a month. There are a couple of places near by to get Korean desserts, too.

We had a quick dinner in this place. When you enter the restaurant you will feel immediately the changed of ambiance in a good way, I feel like we were really in Korea. It is also really nice to have people around who speaks the language and also can easily converse in English. The food was pretty homey. We had a hot stone bibimbap and a jjampong with sweet and sour pork. The side dish was also amazing. Love the place and the vibes.

Solid Korean-Chinese restaurant. I’ve been coming here for years and have slowly realized how consistently good this place is. Delicious food, huge portions, reasonable prices & the staff are always friendly. It really has a homey, welcoming feel. Ja-Jang Myun (noodles with black bean sauce) is delicious - total comfort food. Their Pork Tang-Soo-Yook (sweet & sour deep fried pork) is my favorite dish here - so fresh, crispy & delicious. The dinner portion's extremely generous, easily enough for 2–3 people - you'll never leave hungry! Their half-and-half combos run about $16–$18 if you’re dining solo - always a great option.

It was my first time visiting this place, as a family member had recommended it. The atmosphere is typical of an Asian restaurant, specifically Korean—nothing out of the ordinary. The menu is simple and straightforward. However, the highlight of the restaurant is definitely the food and service. I ordered jjajangmyeon and spicy chicken—both were excellent. I highly recommend it!

My go to for chicken fried rice take-away and I always get extra black bean dipping sauce. Service is always friendly, patient and helpful. They always greet you when you enter. The dining area is well lit with a kinda open floor plan with a half wall separating the sides. I came in New Year's Eve ~3pm and other patrons were picking up take-away orders. A large group, 15 patrons, came in while I was waiting and everyone was greeted. There were several patrons already enjoying their meal. I love the rice they use and the other ingredients are always fresh. They are generous with their portions. The chicken fried rice comes with a side of fresh onions and I some kind of pickled daikon (I think), a little tart, a little sweet and a nice crisp bite. Super yummy! And a side of ja-jang, I believe that is what it is. Very good and I eat it separately.

Solid Korean-Chinese restaurant. I've been coming here for years and have slowly realized how consistently good this place is. Delicious food, huge portions, reasonable prices & the staff are always friendly. It really has a homey, welcoming feel. Ja-Jang Myun (noodles with black bean sauce) is delicious - total comfort food. Their Pork Tang-Soo-Yook (sweet & sour deep fried pork) is my favorite dish here - so fresh, crispy & delicious. The dinner portion's extremely generous, easily enough for 2-3 people - you'll never leave hungry! Their half-and-half combos run about $16-$18 if you're dining solo - always a great option.

I was pleased that this place has gotten better over time. This place is the best jjajamyeon place in town. 1. Reservation: not needed, they always have enough space. 2. Drinks: Korean soju and beer only 3. Food: 4 stars - jjajamyeon: the best in DMV - fried chicken: surprisingly good even for me ( I don't normally eat chicken) - bulgogi: not good 4. Service: no nonsense, quick, efficient

When I visit my folks, this is one of our regular spots. The food is always good and the food comes out quickly. The service staff is very attentive and many of them are bilingual. This is helpful bc my parents prefer to speak Korean and my bro & I prefer to speak English. It is a must try spot in this area!

Was CRAVING tangsuyuk and jjajangmyeung so I needed to stop by. Super casual place and quick service. Ordered a medium pork tangsuyuk ($20) and a large jjajangmyeung ($15) to share with my bf. Also two miller lites ($4 each). Super large portions!! Jjajangmyeung was very easy to eat a lot of, the flavors are just right in my opinion. Noodles were so good. You can choose to have them cut for you or not. (I recommend getting them cut for easier eating). Tungsuyuk was addicting. The sauce was lightly sweet and so thick it coats the fried pork perfectly. The pork itself is like a chewy and crispy texture. So good. Mild in flavor as well, but easy to eat a lot of. Overall, a very reasonably priced place with quick friendly service. I will definitely come back when my next craving hits!

I love Choong Hwa Won's Ja Jang Myun and Tang Soo Yook. Waitresses are kind and helped me when I made requests. The restaurant has a good vibe for family.

The last time I reviewed Choong Hwa Won was EIGHT whole years ago. I'm thrilled to share that they've maintained the impossibly high standards all these years. Ultimately, they have the most authentically delicious Korean fried rice and sweet and sour pork outside of Korea. OK, I admit I was unpleasantly surprised to find out they had started charging $3 for jajang sauce, but the fried rice for me isn't the same without it, and we come here so infrequently that it wasn't an issue at all. The service here has always been quick and 'professionally friendly.' Now I'm dreaming of that heavenly half 'N half bowl...

We went as a family of 6. It was bustling as usual and our food arrived quick. Make sure to check out seasonal specials on the walls. The black bean sauce noodles were better than a lot of other spots in the area. I also got spicy squid and it was delicious. They don't skimp on ingredients or amount so come hungry! The jjampong seafood soup was just the right amount of spicy. Nothing was incredibly great but better than average. The interior needs a serious facelift but I guess the rundown look is part of its charm? So I won't take a star off for that.

Love this place! I've been here multiple times, and it's consistently a great experience. The staff is super friendly and attentive, service is fast, and it's a homey vibe inside. I usually get the half and half with Jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) and tangsuyuk (pork in sweet and sour sauce), and it's delicious! We also got their bulgogi which was a huge portion, and their fried dumplings, which were hot, crispy, and very good. I also love that hot tea and Korean sides (pickled radish, kimchi, etc) is included with your meal for free and unlimited! I'd definitely recommend this place for when you're craving a big, homey meal.

Best beef tangsuyuk in the DMV area. Perfectly crunchy and good portion size. Perfect sauce too. Jjajangmyun and jjampong were reliable. Not like AMAZINF but still good. Solid place to come for traditional Korean Chinese food. Good prices and relatively fast service. Comes with typical Korean side dishes (pickles radishes, onion, etc). Interior is traditional restaurant with plentiful seating. Workers speak Korean and English! Busy on the weekends, many Korean families come here.

The jjajangmyun was fantastic! My boyfriend's pork fried rice looked pretty good, too. The prices are way more reasonable than other places we went to for this trip. Service was really good and the banchan were delicious. Ambiance was family friendly!

Love this place for their Jajangmyun, jjampong, and tangsuyuk! Service is also fast and the takeout is also great! Definitely a great Korean Chinese spot

The food here was excellent! We came after a long swim and were starving. The lunch combos allowed each of us to select two different menu items and each individual portion was pretty big for the price. The food was tasty and service was quick. The restaurant was relatively busy but it was still cozy. I will be coming back again.

TL;DR- consistently good Korean Chinese food! Been here over 5 times over the past couple of years! I love this homey spot! It definitely doesn't look fancy on the outside but the food quality is always consistent. If you've never tried Korean black bean noodles (jajangmyeon) I recommend this spot! Tip: Get the Gan- Jajangmeyon instead of the regular jajangmeyon.The sauce and noodles come in a separate bowl and you get a lot more onions, meat, etc.

We had a quick dinner in this place. When you enter the restaurant you will feel immediately the changed of ambiance in a good way, I feel like we were really in Korea. It is also really nice to have people around who speaks the language and also can easily converse in English. The food was pretty homey. We had a hot stone bibimbap and a jjampong with sweet and sour pork. The side dish was also amazing. Love the place and the vibes.

I've been coming here since I was a kid. Always a neighborhood favorite. the dumplings and tang su yook are my go to dishes

WHAT I ATE - VIRGINIA @ Choong Hwa Won, Annandlae, VA https://www.youtube.com/@whatiate2000?sub_confirmation=1 Weekend dinner at Chong Hwa Won, had a simple bonchon presentation, Kimchee, Takuan (yellow, pickled radish) and Pickled Turnip. If you consider the raw onion petals and thick soy sauce as a bonchon, so be it. The fried Mandu was crispy and filled with ground pork with a soy dipping sauce on the side that can be spiced up with jalepeno. The Sweet & Sour Pork, was also very crunchy and not too greasy. It had the Sweet and Sour sauce with chunks of red and green sweet bell peppers on the side. It went well with a bowl of white rice. It's nice to be able to control how mch sweet sauce is on the crispy pork. My wife an I shared a Beef Fried Rice with Korean Black Spaghetti (ja Jang Moon) which gets it's color and umami flavor from Fermented Black Beans. The rice had a few shreds of beef in it, as did the black spaghetti. Tasty and simple. We're usually able to get a table, even during very busy times. The wait staff speak English and can describe some of the menu items. This is one of our go-to spots when we don't feel like cooking and don't want an overly fancy Korean meal. VIDEO LINK: https://youtube.com/shorts/yApfInCWaKA

I LOVE THIS PLACE! it should be busy all the time because it's the only spot I know in the area that makes Pork Tang-Soo-Yook and Ja Jang Myun. And they serve it in a combo plate so you get the best off all worlds. Crispy fried sweet and sour pork with silky noodles. It's a mouth sensation. Also exceptional mandu. Everything we have ordered here has been spot on and it's great prices. Service is always good and lots of space and parking. Very clean from the bathrooms to all the tables and service is quick. It's great lunch or dinner. And if you don't know what Ja Jang Myun is ... first you need to try it! But also it's a dish rich with history. Check out the Netflix korean rasphody on this dish and then come here to take care of your new craving!

I m so surprised Food is very delicious. Staff is very friendly and very kindly. I will come back to this restaurant. Thank you for your service.

I came here craving some Korean food, and this place definitely did not disappoint. Food - the miso soup was very thick and rich to my liking, and the bulgogi was also pretty good. Service - good, they are very friendly Parking - there is a parking lot outside Overall, this place is great.

This is my first time having this dish and I chose to have a half and half with seafood was well. It was so filling and delicious! I love a balanced meal with vegetables.

I only deducted one star because I have been to places where they obviously make their noodles in house. These noodles are nothing to scoff at as they were deliciously paired with flavorful ja jang sauce. In a group, I would suggest getting orders of the Ja Jang Myun and a separate order of the Tang Su Yuk to share which I believe they are known for. I forgot to try the Jap Chae Bap that my nephew got but looked very well prepared. As he said, the portions here are well out of this world. Perhaps I was spoiled with the in house hand made noodles I experienced before this... meanwhile, some noodle aficionado responsible for these good not great noodles is coming for me. Another good sign it is a good Korean Restaurant are the crowds of Korean people present. There is a charge to take home leftovers but well worth the extra cost as I was able to fry up some vegetables and toss in the leftover noodles and flavorful sauce.

Authentic Noodle dishes. The portions are generous and the service was prompt and friendly. The food is Chinese Korean so not the mainstream bbq that most people associate with Korean restaurants. The jjambong was spicy, flavorful and full of seafood. The ja jang myon was just the right consistency and flavor. This was served with raw onions and radish in vinegar to eat along your ja Jang myon. These dishes are traditionally seafood and pork and there are little to no deviations of it on the menu. If you want plain noodles or rice, that's about all there will be if you're not pork or seafood friendly. Just be warned. Keep in mind, that's how it's intended to be prepared so if you're up for that, try it out! It's great! That's what this place is known for. Lots of 4 top tables and on a normal day I imagine it quite busy. Not too loud however not a place for a large group to sit around and chat. You eat and then you get out so others can get their food :). We happened to pop in after a snow storm so it was empty. They do offer a lunch combo of half ja jang myon and Jjambong which was a generous amount to be able to try both classics. We also had the fried dumplings which were handmade and fried fresh. Tasty as well.

Eh, today ordered the Sa Chun Gan Ja Jang, and their was barely any seafood. So not worth the $18 - it was with a TON of chopped onions with only a few bits here and there with seafood, thinking nobody would notice. Will not order this again! So far I think only the jajang myun is worth it.

Very mediocre food Service is great I feel like they just give up trying to cater to Korean clients The client demographic has changed significantly Kimchi was good

I love the ja jang myun and fried rice over here. korean pancake is good too. we asked for mapo tofu not to be spicy.

Got food posioned from here for two days straight so...id recommend everyone to becareful when order food please make sure its cook through we had simple food it wasnt lavish but both my partner and I and his brother was not feeling well.

Amazing food and service. Picky toddler loved the jjajangmyun, and all the staff even held/fed our 4 month old so we could peacefully eat. We will definitely be back!

Not many places that has Korean and Chinese food in one spot! I love how they have the option to get half and half combos, however that is available for dine in only. I always get the Seafood Jjam Bbong because I prefer my noodles with broth rather than just sauce. It comes with a fair amount of seafood and at a decent level of spice. We also got the Gan Poong Sal. The chicken was very flavorful since it was covered with sauce. The interior does appear outdated, but it is clean and spacious. The service was great every time and the staff are friendly and accommodating with everything.

My go to jajangmyun and jjamppong spot! I love their yoosansool too. I've been going here since I was a little girl so I'm happy to see it still standing and around. The prices are reasonable... even though it's not as affordable as Korea BUT. Decent. Especially the price for their simple jajangmyun. The food is consistent. Service is quick and the ambiance is like a cozy family ran restaurant. Their bone in chicken gganpoonggi is yummy but the sauce can be a bit lighter. But overall delicious.

With a line of people waiting to get in, it's not hard to see that this is a favorite amongst locals! Simple interior, so the food definitely becomes the main attraction! The spicy fried chicken was amazing, and a must-have! Crunchy, sweet, savory, and spicy! I personally also ordered the japchae, which was also really great! Looking forward to returning. :)

One of my favorite/go to spots for cheap (and filling) eats. Great place to order one big ass bowl of not expensive or fancy food. My go tos are the Ja-jang Myun and beef fried rice. Come get yourself a lunch combo bowl and leave happy and full.

To be honest, the jjajangmyeon was pretty bland. I should've asked for salt or something but just ate it as is. Pork tang soo yook was good, light but very crispy and not greasy. Service was nice, nothing special. Place wasn't too crowded but had enough people, decent for lunch hour. Would come back just to eat the tang soo yook.

Choon Hwa Won is a hidden gem in our neighborhood! The half and half combo is a delight for indecisive taste buds. On one side, the Tang See Yuk boasts succulent pieces of crispy pork in a sweet and tangy sauce, while the other side features flavorful beef fried rice with a perfect blend of textures and spices. Half and half combo gets you the best of both worlds! Must try, staple of Annandale Korean food

I ordered Samsun gan jajang myon. It is one popular korean Chinese noodle dish. They served with onion, colored radish and kimchi. Pieces of onions were not fresh cut and kimchi has no taste which I remembered that I heard the Chinese restaurant use the Chinese imports. I didn't eat the kimchi. More importantly, the cooking such a popular dish make a great deal. The difference between regular jajang and gan jajang is the sauce that is where adding a watered starch or not. When this watered starch added, the color of sauce changed to a bit brown and dull, otherwise gan jajang sauce should be more oily and darker colored which the tastes are stronger fire flavored are richer. This place gan jajang was not near to the expectations that they can cook only to their level. This time I was disappointed.

Used to love this place, haven't been here in a few years. Very disappointed now. Tongsuyuk - batter is different. Not as airy/crispy. Not that tasty. 47. Family platter Seafood jaja - portion size : much much smaller, barely any seafood, just lots of onions Added mandatory 18% tip for a party of 4, with below average service. Would not return. Would not recommend. Do yourself a favor and go to Centreville location.

I love this place, even though long time ago visited. Their tang soo yuk is the best of my life. (including what I tried in Korea). Jajang Myun is also the best. Here is the number one korean-Chinese restaurant of my life. Someday I will try Motie joo in there with tang soo yuk. Hope So!!!

this has been a place i've been going to for many years with friends and family. i really enjoy each visit, and have never been disappointed. i think they make the best jjajangmyun or Black Bean Noodles in the area, but that's just my opinion. i always get the fried pork and jjajangmyun combo aka number 76 i believe. i add pepper flakes for a little spice since i like spicy foods. the fried pork was super tender today when i visited and crispy too. ignore the veggies on my napkin, i'm usually not picky until it comes to veggies. happens that i'm not a huge carrot or bell pepper lover but i'll eat almost anything else. the service is always welcoming. it's really nice to see the same kind ladies serving and assisting me all these years! they greeted us with happy new years too :')) today during dinner was super, super busy but they were all still very quick to help and get our orders in! this is a place where i can always finish my food, very rare for me to bring to-go home LOL. the environment feels very homey and although i'm not korean, the food i always eat here feels like it's been made by a close elderly relative, a mother, grandparents, etc. this is one of my top 3 spots in DMV for sure happy new years!! ps, my friends i invited here were first time visitors and they really enjoyed their meal too!

5 star Chinese-Korean food that satisfies all your cravings! Be prepared to wait during busy times, luckily we came at 3pm on a holiday weekend and missed the rush. Surprising spacious inside, they have a takeout counter in the front but turn left to the main room to be seated. We ordered the Gan-poong-gi (fried chicken wings) with a sweet and spicy sauce which is some of the most addicting I've ever had. Definitely rivals many Korean fried chicken places I've been to in the past in Ktown Los Angeles. I also ordered the Sam Sun Jjamppong which comes with extra seafood. The soup was delicious but most of the extra frozen seafood was small peeled shrimp, unless you love shrimp I would recommend their regular Jjampong. We also got the chicken fried rice, which come with a mini bowl of Jjampong soup and black bean sauce. It was delicious and clearly had wok hei. All in all a delicious treat and highly recommended if you are in the area.

This is a pretty standard Korean spot. I think there's better in Annandale. I am really shocked at the high reviews. I would rate it below average. It's just ok. The dumplings are very confusing thick skin and I wouldn't call them Chinese or Korean. Nothing sticks out as very great. Had visited a couple times. Between us we had dolsot bibimbap, jajangmyeon, beef fried rice, haemul pajeon and dumplings. The banchan felt old. Kimchi, pickled radish, onion. It had been about 10 yrs since the past couple of visits. Now I remember why it has been 10 years. This most recent time I did not feel well after eating here. We tried twice. I reallllly wanted to like it.

Yummy! Went with a few friends after church. The place was packed around 1:20 on a Sunday. I suggest to bathe yourself with patience. The server was lovely and quick . Ambience is very family friendly. I ate Jjam-Bbong - 짬뽕, it was very filling and yummy. Mt only caveat was, that I wished the weather was a bit colder than the one that I went to eat here. I am looking forward to coming again. I wonder if they accept solo guest who come to eat a delicious meal? I am asking since most of the people that go, do so in large groups. Jaja

Choong Hwa Won is my favorite place to get Korean black bean noodles (jjajangmyun) and crispy sweet and sour pork (pork tangsooyook). Prices here are very decent for the amount of food that is served. Service is typically very quick and friendly. The wait staff always comes around to refill banchan and water. The interior of the restaurant is very homey and there is quite a lot of seating. In terms of the food, my go-to is the jjam-ja-myun. It is a half and half combo where one half is black bean noodles and the other half is spicy seafood noodle soup. The jjajangmyun is savory and rich, if you're looking to brighten it up a bit, I'd recommend shaking on some spicy korean chili flakes. The jjampong (spicy seafood soup) has a spicy kick and cleanses your palette from the richness of the black bean noodles. You can't forget to get an order of the pork tangsooyook for the table. The pork is fried to perfection and is really crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. It is served with a side of sweet and sour sauce that brings it to another level. Kimchi, raw onion, and pickled daikon are served as banchan and are unlimited so you can always order more if you've eaten all of it. Some black bean sauce is also typically served for you to dip your onion into.

What a gem! The service was great and attentive. The dining room was quaint and clean. Most importantly, the food here was amazing! We tried several dishes and my favorite was their half and half beef fried rice and crispy sweet and sour pork. I will definitely be back to try other dishes.

Have been here in years --18 years if I had to guess. Came for lunch with my coworkers, they wanted to try something new and I suggested Choog hwa won. They were blown away with the service. The hospitality here is on point! Left the best for Last!!!! The food is delicious everything on the menu is cooked to perfection. Will definitely return with the guys and/or family. Big thank you to the servers, cooks and managers of this establishment.

Choong Hwa Won is popular, but yet soooo underrated! This Korean-Chinese restaurant has everything my heart desires without the long wait times. Their menu is extensive and maybe a little overwhelming if you're unfamiliar with the food, but you'll never order anything bad. I promise. I've heard they're well-known for their jajang myun, but I came here for the jjamppong! It's a spicy, seafood noodle soup and this is my FAVORITE place to get it. They have a few different varieties of this soup, but the ajummas always help me order the best tasting one (I think it's number #52 on the menu). Their sweet & sour pork is always fresh and tasty. And my bf ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap and loved it. The restaurant seems to do A LOT of takeout versus dine-in patrons. Service is always quick and efficient without feeling rushed. I've never had any issues at all. Check out Choong Hwa Won if you just want good Korean-Chinese food!

Ignore everything about this place and eat the food. That is all that matters. I've been eating here since I was learning to count and I chronically miss this place's jajangmyun. The other dishes at this place are definitely good though, don't get me wrong. I always try to convince friends and family to come here whenever they're in the area and I only get positive feedback on the food. But for the price and flavor of the jajangmyun? It simply can't be beat. Affordable compared to other options in the area. Now I'm asking you to trust me - I've tried dozens of jajangmyun in the area and even in different states. This is style by far, my favorite. The sauce isn't overly sweet or just a landmine of onions like other places - the black bean flavor comes through very well. The sauce also has potatoes here. I rest my case.

Tried this with my partner for the first place and it was amazing!! Can't believe we haven't tried this place until recently, despite knowing that it's been around for a very long time. The service was quick and efficient; especially for a Saturday evening. The ambiance was no frills type of setting with lots of Korean families dining in; overall, we will definitely be frequenting this place more often to try other dishes! Their kimchi banchan was good and fresh. We ordered their Half N Half Combos ( Ja-jang Myun / Jjam Bbong) and it was so good! Great flavors and the broth for the jjam bbong was mild enough to taste the seafood broth. Highly recommend for first timers! We also got the Gan-poong-gi (essentially sweet and sour chicken wings) and jag tang nap (mixed seafood with sea cucumber) and both were delicious. The jag tang nap was a bit pricier than expected, but you can tell the seafood was good quality. Very much enjoyed the chicken wings with crispy skin and good kick.

Tasty food with unusual flavors (to us, at least) in a place with neat interior design (lots of blond wood, rice paper doors). Didn't love the techno music. Very prompt service.

Jjam-jja is where it is... you get a little bit of both and don't feel obligated. I've been here a few times now and it's been consistently delish! Make sure to wear dark clothing cuz both the different dishes are sure to somehow make its way to your white shirt.... Sadly, my shirt always wants a taste of whatever I'm eating...