Hot Peppercorn

Love this place, it is a regular stop whenever I'm in the Springfield/Alexandria area. They have dimsum and Sichuan cuisine options, as well as a few American Chinese dishes but I try to stick with the authentic dishes. Love their green beans and dry pot with lamb. But honestly everything is delicious!

Good and reasonably priced food for the quantity. Hot and sour soup was good and the chicken pan fried noodles were spicy and delicious. Good portion too there’s definitely enough for more than one meal. I ordered online for pickup and it was ready within 20 minutes.

I have been to this restaurant for years now, since it was called Golden Hong Kong, but, now under new owners and management, it is known as Hot Peppercorn. The food used to be exquisite, well executed and delicious, under the new management when it first opened. I always enjoy their Duck, Salted Fish Fried Rice, the Noodle Dishes, and the Soup Dumplings are very tasty, my son can eat a whole order by himself. However in recent months, I've found a slight change, and not in a good way. The dim sum, especially the siu mai and the har gaw have shrunk in size, and very dried out, not sure if they had them sitting there for a while. The Honey Walnut Prawns I orderd this last time were not whole prawns, infact they were chopped up pieces of shrimp, then battered and fried shaped into the size of what the prawn should have been. The Salt and Pepper Pork Chops were not so good either, they were just greasy, but not crisp as they usually are, and kind of thinner than usual. I understand that things have become a bit more expensive in the last two years, but I don't think restaurants should skimp on the quality of ingredients, especially if you still want to charge the same as you have been. I would lessen the portion, and keep the standard of quality as it has been for years. (these pictures are from two separate occasions)

So, my wife and I ducked back into Hot Peppercorn Restaurant, dodging raindrops and craving that kind of warmth only good food and good company can provide. Last time we were here, it was a big group hangout, and the place absolutely nailed it - every dish was a hit, proving that Hot Peppercorn wasn't just a one-hit wonder. This time around, it was just the two of us on a classic rainy evening, looking for that perfect food hug. We kicked things off with fried calamari. Let me tell you, it was like the opening act that gets you hyped for the main event. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, it was the calamari of dreams. Then came the seafood hotpot, the kind of dish that makes you wonder why all food can't be this comforting and delicious. We got adventurous and added an extra bowl of rice because, why not? By the end, we were stuffed in the best way possible, all for a cool $31. The vibe of Hot Peppercorn? Imagine the warmest, most welcoming place you know, then add some awesome real plants and a mini live koi tank for that extra touch of home. It's the kind of spot that's not just about the meal but the whole experience - from the genuinely friendly staff who've got this uncanny ability to know what you need before you do, to the cozy ambiance that makes you want to linger longer. Hot Peppercorn is more than just a restaurant; it's a reminder of how great it feels to be taken care of, to enjoy a meal that's been crafted with care, and to just soak in the good vibes. It's the kind of place that proves, yet again, that the best meals aren't just about the food on your plate but the memories you make while eating it.

it was a super busy evening and the food was amazing and we were well taken care of as if we were the only guests in the place!! amazing dinner and soo reasonable on the cost! Thank you all for a wonderful night!

20240216 The pork dumplings were ok, and the Beef Chow Foon with Broccoli has too much gravy. The food was not as good as the last time I came here. 20230504 One of my favorite, if not my favorite, Chinese restaurant in the area. I love their seafood chow foon. They make amazing shrimp fried rice. Dim sum is good too. The waiter, the older one, is very nice and thoughtful. He noticed I ordered shrimp items for my sister and asked if I wanted inly shrimp in the seafood chow fun. His attention to details impressed me. This restaurant was Golden Hong Kong, and now Peppercorn... but everything is pretty much the same... menu, food quality, Employees except for the prices. It might be a tiny bit higher. I got the salty and spicy pork chop, and some dim sum items. Some food didn't make it home, and whatever is left, I managed to get some pics. The pork chop was good... a light crunchy but not really salty or spicy. The dim sum is pretty much the same comparing to other restaurants'. One noticeable change was the sticky rice wrapped in leaves. It was more dry, not sticky like before, and much smaller. Still good.

This place is awesome, was recommended by a buddy because I love dim sum and it did not disappoint. Plenty of food, reasonable prices and quality service. We all left full for right around 80.00 and the food was delicious, will definitely return!

My boyfriend and I ordered from here the last 3 nights in a row, that’s how good it is!!!🔥🔥🔥 The soup dumplings are phenomenal & my boyfriend loves the cumin lamb, so tender. Very consistent with their food!!! 5 stars and definitely recommend!

Real Sichuan flavor! You can tell they're using Sichuan pepper and it's incredibly balanced and deep in flavor. I was happy to see (maybe fermented?) black beans in some of the dishes. The dishes here have so much umami without overwhelming spiciness (mala). We ordered a feast and thought it was a deal. The rising cost of food made us think the bill was going to be much higher (we order with hearts and view eating out as a treat). The fair prices mean we'll be back sooner rather than later. The inside is very traditionally decorated. I've seen some of the other restaurants in 7 Corners redecorate to be modern and I dislike some of those choices. Staff came by to check on us to refill water and to make sure everything was good. This was our first time going after smelling it so many times going to the Trader Joe's next door. I wish we had gone sooner. 0 complaints from me. Great local spot!

Great food and service, the restaurant has easy parking and access with a casual vibe. Great for family dimsum brunch on weekends. Go shopping in Springfield Plaza and stop here for lunch! Easy access if working at Fort Belvoir. We love the Orange Chicken and Panfried Seafood Noodles. The soups are always good and make me think of happy events like Chinese Weddings. Dimsum is always on the menu, so you can order anytime. Just don't expect ladies pushing carts. Great for Lunch or dinner. Close to local hotels like the Wingate by Wyndham Springfield. A great stop if you are travelling I-95. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Vh8MN4s4Q

A few friends recommended this place so we decided to give it a try for take out. We ordered the orange chicken, chicken with cashew nuts and the wonton in chili oil. The portions were pretty big for both chicken dishes, thy were delicious. The orange chicken was crispy and not soggy, it was very flavorful and it came with a big side of rice. The cashew chicken had a lot of vegetables, and perhaps a bit too much sauce, but it was very tasty too! I would have liked the wontons in chili oil to be a little more spicy, but overall everything was so good and we ended up with a lot of left overs. Will definitely order again.

Delicious food, reasonably priced considering the world we live in, making this spot a winner for your dim sum brunch date. My favorites are the football dumpling, shrimp crepe, and taro dumplings. For dinner the classic Chinese food is on point as well, and tastes exact how you expect it to taste. Come here or you consistent, no frills, large portion, delicious Chinese food.

Stopped by Hot Peppercorn restaurant in Springfield as it is directly next to Trader Joes's and we needed to grab lunch. I definitely had higher expectations for this spot, however it barely made the mark. Upon walking in, the restaurant has many large tables and booths, we were seated at a booth. There were at least 5 other tables there. I received the dim sum menu and the regular menu. Of course we ordered a few dim sum dishes, plus a few dishes from the regular menu: diced chicken with chili, eggplant with spicy garlic sauce. And the other dishes from the dim sum menu were: sesame balls with red bean, string beans and Chinese broccoli. I liked the Chinese broccoli the best, it was only steamed veggies with a side of sauce. And the string beans. However the diced chicken with chili is a huge No, it was filled with so much breading I barely tasted any chicken. The entire thing was breading! really horrible. I reckon there were no pieces of chicken! And the eggplant was good, came out still piping hot. It came with black funghi mushroom in a brown sauce. Overall the dishes were decent, however hard pass on the dice chicken with chili unless you want to be eating fried breading. And get the string beans and Chinese broccoli from the dim sum menu. Nothing overly special.

Their variety of less common dishes and dim sum grabbed my attention. Dishes like Spicy Dry Hot Pot, Bake BBQ Roast Pork Pastry, and Spicy Cumin Lamb. They have Chinese American dishes, also. My wife and I arrived at 1:30 pm. They had a small water fountain with fish next to the front door and other items for good Feng Shui. Their menu was a laminated sheet about 11 X 17 inches with print on both sides. The dim sum menu was on regular paper, so it can be marked with choices. We tried 16 dishes on 2 visits. 5 dishes were good in a typical way and had nothing unusual worth mentioning. They were Prawns with Walnuts, Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, Egg Custard tart, Chinese Breadstick Rice Noodle Roll, and Sesame Ball. Here's the other 11. 1) Sesame Cold Noodle Egg noodles, like in lo mein, and shredded cucumbers marinated with a weak brown sauce and topped with sesame seeds. It was served cold. BLAND! Don't get this. 2) Szechuan Wonton in Hot Chili Oil There were 8 soft wontons with a very hot sauce. The sauce had red chile oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar with a touch of sweetness. It was peppery hot with little depth. The filling was sparse and weak in flavor. It's not worth it. 3) Steamed Phoenix Bun It had 3 soft white buns filled with salty egg yolk and egg custard. The filling was slightly sweet with egg yolk, milk, and butter flavors. I prefer a smooth, creamy filling, not grainy and pasty. It had both, which became grainy custard when eaten. It tasted fine. 4) Soup Dumpling Shanghai Style It had 8 dumplings filled with soup and seasoned ground pork. It came with a sauce that tasted of vinegar, sugar, and light soy sauce. It added flavor to the weak broth in the dumplings. The broth tasted of chicken, rice wine, and msg. The filling and wrap were typical. Overall, it was okay because the flavors worked well together. 5) Bake BBQ Roast Pork Pastry It had finely diced pieces of roast pork marinated with sweet barbecue sauce in a triangular pastry coated with sesame seeds. The pastry was airy and flaky like a croissant. The flavor was oily and buttery. The pork was sweet and savory. The texture was excellent, but there wasn't much filling, so the oil/butter flavor of the pastry was overwhelming. 6) Crispy Beef It had crispy strips of beef, white onions, green onions, carrots, shredded lettuce, and celery; dry-sauteed in a sticky brown sauce and topped with sesame seeds. It came with white rice. The sauce was mostly sweet with background flavors of sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, seasonings, and garlic. It was flavorfully addictive with a great crispness. 7) Shredded Pork Pan Fried Noodle It had strips of seasoned pork, crispy thin noodles, snow peas, carrots, bean sprouts, and white onions in a brown sauce. Good fresh ingredients, tasty fried noodles, and tender savory pork in a simple brown sauce that lacked depth. It was a typical brown sauce that every mundane Chinese American restaurant uses. So close to greatness. 8) Spicy Dry Hot Pot You have to pick a protein and a spice level. We picked seafood and less spicy. It had scallops, shrimp, flounder, squid, chinese napa, woodear mushroom, dry bean curd, broccoli, celery, carrots, and bean sprouts. It had a moderately hot Chinese 5-spice sauce. It was served in a small wok with a candle burner, which we blew out to keep it from overcooking the food. It was cooked well except for the chewy squid. There were 2 large scallops, 2 large shrimp, some fish, and a lot of squid. Overall, it was flavorful, fresh, and well-rounded. 9) Spicy Cumin Lamb Seasoned lamb pieces, green and red peppers, and onions with white rice in a moderately spicy sauce that tasted of cumin, garlic, rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, and red chile. A delicious dish with tender, moist lamb in a sauce with deep flavor. The lamb had no gamey flavor. 10) Pork Chop with Peking Sauce Crispy lightly breaded pieces of pork chop and pineapple chunks in a sweet and sour sauce. It tasted of hoisin sauce, tomato, Shaoxing wine, and sugar with a touch of vinegar and Worcester sauce. Beautifully executed with a sweet and savory flavor. 11) Chilean Sea Bass We got it steamed rather than pan-fried. The slice of fish was thin, a half inch thick. It had 18 bones and 2 spine pieces. The fish was moist, tender, tasty, and cooked well. The sauce had almost no flavor. It was mostly oil with a bit of soy sauce and fish sauce. Don't get this. There's not much fish for $28. The service was polite, responsive, and quick. The dining room and restrooms were clean. The decor was traditional Asian. All of the seats had wood backs with no cushioning. They are located in a shopping center with free parking. The dim sum dishes were either typical or needed improvement. The uncommon dishes will keep us coming back. Their taste and texture were par excellence. 5.5 stars for those, minus 1.5 stars for the subpar dishes.

Normally I don't rate poorly due to service but I felt I had to for this restaurant. We waited 30+ minutes to be seated and even once seated it took eternity for us to get our food. We could barely enjoy it because of how long it took them to serve our dishes in addition to the inconsistent timing of serving dishes. We kept ordering more because it took so long for dishes to get to us. The first few set of dishes we got were only maybe 2-4 dishes for a large group, and then we proceeded to wait an unacceptably long time before we got our remaining dishes. The restaurant was woefully understaffed, I think there were only 2 or 3 waitresses for many tables. The waitresses barely checked in on our table, we walked up to get our own chopsticks and napkins from the to-go area. The food was good, but I could barely enjoy it because of how horrid the service was. Maybe if we went on an off-time when there aren't crowds it would be better. Also the xiaolongbao didn't have any soup in them. Overall what could have been a solid experience totally marred by the horrible service experience.

Good and reasonably priced food for the quantity. Hot and sour soup was good and the chicken pan fried noodles were spicy and delicious. Good portion too there's definitely enough for more than one meal. I ordered online for pickup and it was ready within 20 minutes.

Second visit to this restaurant with main entrees instead of just dim sum. Still recommend this place.

A good Cantonese style restaurant which reminded me my parents cooking growing up. Everything we had - hot & sour soup, soup dumplings, char siu bau, dim sun, Hong Kong Pork Chops were all well seasoned. Staff was friendly and fast even during the lunch hour and the restaurant was busy. I definitely see why this place gets good reviews! Plenty of free parking, albeit is a shopping plaza and you'll compete with Trader Joe's, World Market & Giant. Easy to get to, clean bathrooms.

We had a small group of seven and were excited. The interior decor was nice, in the front entrance has a little pond with koi fishes, a bar and walls has hanging decor. As you sit down, you given a full menu along with a separate dim sum selection. It's not your typical dim sum experience but better. You don't have a specific server but multiple ones that are very attentive and helpful. Each items is on a made to order basis and when it's deliver to the table especially by the manager, before placing them down on the table, he calls out what you order. Everything is fresh and delicious. We will definitely make another visit.

My friend was craving dimsum on a weekday, so we saw some recommendations to try out Hot Peppercorn! Tucked in a REALLY busy shopping center, this place is definitely worth visiting if you happen to be in the Springfield area. It is right next to Trader Joe's, which is really convenient for grocery shopping afterwards. The space itself is nicely spaced, with some tables being dimsum-style tables. My friend and I arrived around 5:30 PM on a Wednesday and there were already a decent amount of parties there, which was already a good sign. As the hostess ushered us to the table, we eyed some of the dishes that other people ordered and drooled... they looked so good. What we ordered: - Peking Duck Wraps - Steamed Shui Mai - Traditional Handmade Dumplings (in pork, pan-fried) - Sesame Chicken Ordered to-go: - BBQ Roast Pork - 1/2 Roast Duck All of the items were delicious. The staff were really nice, and they can speak in Chinese (I'm not sure what dialect honestly) and Vietnamese. I think my favorite dine-in dish that we had was the sesame chicken - extremely savory and crispy. The roast pork was amazing reheated (I air-fried it for another meal the next day), as well as the roast duck. The roast duck itself is less salty than other places in the DMV area that I have seen, which I personally like, so you can utilize the sauces provided too. Overall it was a 5/5. The location and parking may be a deterrent, but I really liked this place. It's also really clean :)

Huge menu and dimsum even after 3pm in a rainy Saturday. Service is quick, efficient and they check on you often. Will return to try more menu items

Nice place to satisfy a weekend dim sum craving! They have an extensive menu of all the selections you would expect. There were families having lunch when I stopped in for lunch during the week. I had their soup dumplings and traditional handmade dumplings to compare and also got the kung pao chicken entree and everything was delicious. Portion size was large so I had leftover for the next day as well. Service is quite efficient and quick as they have a section for pickups and deliveries and it doesn't take away from their in house service. Plenty of seating to accommodate families and since it is part of the shopping center with Trader Joe's and other local businesses, parking isn't really an issue. Definitely returning to check out other menu selections!

Loved dining at Hot Peppercorn!!! The food was so delicious and the restaurant was clean, quick and provided good service. We order so many dishes from the dim sum menu and shrimp lo mein. Also was super fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!!

My family and I used to come here when it was Golden Hong Kong, but when they changed ownership, we hadn't been back thinking they didn't have much Cantonese cuisine. Until my uncle told my dad that they had dim sum and it was pretty decent. We have now gotten takeout multiple times from here! We get dim sum a lot. It's slightly cheaper than Full Kee, although a little smaller portions size. That being said, we really enjoyed the dim sum here. I appreciate that they have roast pork rice roll crepes along with shrimp and beef. The turnipcakes are good too, I always get a double/triple order of them (3 in each order) so there's enough after my husband and sister fight over them. Their Singapore noodles are a stand out to us. Very flavorful with a lot of veggies, eggs, and shrimp. Their golden lava bun is very sweet but my dad loves them. Their shiu Mai and har gown are pretty standard. I love their fried sesame balls with the perfect amount of red bean paste inside. We have also gotten food for dinner from there. Their black pepper steak is pretty peppery. I love pepper but it can be a lot for other people. Their honey walnut shrimp is good. Their roast duck is good, although I think Full Kee's was a little better. Hot Peppercorn isn't too far from my parents and a little cheaper then Full Kee. We will most definitely be back here! And would recommend to others who are looking for some dim sum/cantonese food.

Hot Peppercorn Asian Cuisine has become our go to dim sum place when visiting NOVA. It is located in a shopping mall, next to Trader Joe's in Springfield. Like most dim sum places, there's no wait if you come early on weekends. It has all the traditional dishes such as har gow, shui mai, pork/shrimp dumplings, spares ribs in black bean sauce, chicken feet, pork buns, etc. You order from a dim sum menu. There are no servers pushing steamed carts around. Not a problem if you already know what to order. Food comes out quickly. For first timers, I recommend going to a place with the carts so you can see the dishes before ordering. Without the carts, it is a much more relaxing atmosphere. My rating: Food - 5/5. Flavor on point. Service- 5/5. No cranky servers. Ambience - 5/5. Relaxing. Don't feel rushed.

Food: 5 out of 5 Really flavorful and excellent portions. We had enough for leftovers. Service: 5 out of 5 We ordered takeout. It was fast and friendly. Ambiance: 5 out of 5 We did not dine in but the ambiance was really relaxing. My kids liked the pond with live koi fish. We would love to come back!! I definitely recommend Hot Peppercorn!!!!

Had a really good experience here. Really enjoyed the rice porridge (congee) we had crispy pork belly, Chinese broccoli and duck. Very good flavor and crunch! We will definitely come back here. We made it in just before the crowd and with a staff of 4 they definitely held it together. Portions were just right and we had plenty to go

Came in for lunch one day and tried their dim sum. I had wontons in chili oil, steamed spare ribs, and crispy pork belly. I didn't like the pork belly too much and thought it lacked flavor. The other two dishes were pretty delicious Service was great. Prices are a little on the higher end but the quality is great.

This place has the most Bussin Bussin garlic, eggplant dish that you could get as well as a Mongolian beef and their garlic black bean sauce dish. I don't know what else to say but come here and also trailer, hot and sour soup I know that's not really Chinese but you know it tastes amazing if it taste good and I'm not complaining. The spicy seafood pepper corn dish was too overwhelming for me. I don't like the Szechuan pepper that makes your tongue numb and have that tingling sensation. I'm just not a big fan of it but this is an authentic Chinese restaurant, and it gets packed QUICK. The service here is amazing. I definitely will say 10 out of 10.

Favorite place to go for some Chinese cuisine. The staff are all extremely friendly and attentive. The food always hits the spot! I love their soup dumplings the most! We always order two of them. The Lo mien is delicious! The dim sum menu also has an abundance of items that taste amazing and fresh! The last few times I've gone the older gentleman serving us were just an absolute treat to have take care of us! Not crazy and hustle bustle environment. It's very welcoming and calm. Thank you so much ! Highly recommended!

So, my wife and I ducked back into Hot Peppercorn Restaurant, dodging raindrops and craving that kind of warmth only good food and good company can provide. Last time we were here, it was a big group hang, and the place absolutely nailed it - every dish was a hit, proving that Hot Peppercorn wasn't just a one-hit wonder. This time around, it was just the two of us on a classic rainy evening, looking for that perfect food hug. We kicked things off with fried calamari. Let me tell you, it was like the opening act that gets you hyped for the main event. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, it was the calamari of dreams. Then came the seafood hotpot, the kind of dish that makes you wonder why all food can't be this comforting and delicious. We got adventurous and added an extra bowl of rice because, why not? By the end, we were stuffed in the best way possible, all for a cool $31. Skipping on the fountain drinks? Always a power move. The vibe of Hot Peppercorn? Imagine the warmest, most welcoming place you know, then add some awesome real plants and a mini live koi tank for that extra touch of home. It's the kind of spot that's not just about the meal but the whole experience - from the genuinely friendly staff who've got this uncanny ability to know what you need before you do, to the cozy ambiance that makes you want to linger longer. Hot Peppercorn is more than just a restaurant; it's a reminder of how great it feels to be taken care of, to enjoy a meal that's been crafted with care, and to just soak in the good vibes. It's the kind of place that proves, yet again, that the best meals aren't just about the food on your plate but the memories you make while eating it.

This spot is a hidden gem for Chinese cuisine in the DMV. Every dish impressed. It could hold its own with any Chinese restaurant on the West Coast. The server was friendly and accommodating to requests. I had some Hong Kong style roast duck over rice, shrimp lo mein, chili wontons and scallion pancakes. Each tasted fresh and flavorful, and the price was still modest! I plan to keep coming back for my Chinese food fix. P.S. there are enough Western style dishes for any type of guest.

Ambiance in this place was completely suitable and relaxing. The service was very exceptional, everyone is very helpful and attentive to your order. Serves were friendly and approachable. The food is out of this world. Hands downs the best Asian cuisine I've been to on the east coast. Definitely an every week or every other week contender!

Still great and tasty dim sum. Been here a handful of times and my friends and I love it.

This place is such a small, family business. It was actually pretty busy during lunch hour on the weekday. The staff was attentive in cleaning up the table. I will say the food take little longer to come out but that's because they're making it fresh. I will say this isn't the best dim sum I've had in the US. I would say the shu mai could have been steamed more and my sauce with the steamed flat noodle with shrimp and beef need more sauce and it kept falling apart. The pork bun was pretty good. The dumplings weren't anything special. But I would come back here.

This is our final visit to this overpriced Chinese restaurant. Had lunch, a bowl of roast pork won ton soup (large), which wasn't that large. Eight tasteless won ton with way too much dough and really fatty roast pork (bbq pork), one piece of Chinese broccoli that's it!! $14.95, way too expensive. That same type of soup in California with a lot more wontons, bbq pork and vegetables, $12, and we all know California is ALOT more expensive than Virginia. Wife got steamed shrimp dumplings, 4 dumplings, really small, $5.50, see the pic. Ordered 4 orders of bean curry skin rolls, they were unraveling, falling apart. Got 3 baked bbq pork buns, nearly no meat at all, I've NEVER seen this small amount of meat in a pork bun...terrible!!!This place is really going downhill..I'm from California and this place is more expensive than any Chinese restaurant I've ever visited there. Crazy prices, will definitely not return for ANYTHING!!!!

Whatever I've ordered from here has been delicious! This place is always packed and I can see why. Definitely recommend if you're in the mood for some tasty Chinese cuisine.

Tried takeout food from Hot Peppercorn at a friend's place (ordered takeout for a holiday party) and loved their food! My favorite was lamb dry hotpot and chicken with dry chili. Lamb dry hotpot was amazing, perfect level of spicy! I've never tried this dish before but now I'll be looking for this whenever I go! Chicken with dry chili was also great. Could be a little spicier but was pretty good. Their chow mein with beef was seasoned well. I really liked every single dish I tried! If you're local, definitely try hot peppercorn, they won't disappoint!

Sichuan, dim sum, and American-Chinese dishes... what's not to like? Hot Peppercorn is a local, family-owned chinese restaurant in the corner of the bustling Springfield Plaza shopping center. They have a large dining area with plenty of seats to include large tables for big parties. The menu is also extensive ranging from American-Chinese dishes such as orange chicken and hunan chicken, dim sum with bao and dumplings, and Sichuan entrees like double cooked pork and lamb spicy dry pot. You can dine in, take out, order online or over the phone, or order delivery through the food delivery apps such as Grubhub and UberEats. However, pro tip is it's cheaper for the patron (and benefits the restaurant more) that if you want to order pick-up to do it directly through the restaurant vice any of the food delivery apps! I have loved everything I've gotten here: pork and chive dumplings, BBQ pork noodle soup, hunan chicken, fried pork belly, hot and sour soup, and tiger pepper pork just to name a few. Every order has been consitent, delicious, and very generously portioned. Highly recommend Hot Peppercorn for both adventurous eaters as well as those looking for some comfort American-Chinese entrees.

This review is for takeout only. We ordered lamb (dry hotpot), dry pepper chicken, bamboo shoot, with pork, mapo tofu, eggplants and some chow mein and none of the dishes disappointed. Every dish was delicious, authentic, and had good portion size. Good lamb dish is hard to come by and we really liked the lamb dry hotpot. So tasty, no weird lamb smell (must be using good meat), and just spicy enough. We'll be coming back for more!

While ordering online was easy & food pick up times were average the food itself tasted horrible! I ordered 2 lunch specials - Hunan chicken with fried & the wonton soup & pork with hot garlic sauce with fried rice & soda on the side. Price was reasonable just under $10 per meal. The wonton soup broth was very dark & tasted like a fish broth. There was only 1 small wonton skin inside- making it a bowl of broth. Perhaps it was the bottom of the pot left overs that were poured in. One sip of the broth & I tossed it to the side -absolutely disgusting The rice & meats were bland - lacking salt & flavor , Hot garlic pork has no flavor not even the garlic taste that it claimed to have. The chicken tasted old and flavorless/ covered in a sauce that just made the meal wet The rice had pieces of hard chunks Would not recommend this place at all.

I flew into VA to visit my daughter. Friday night (Christmas Eve Eve) we ate here cause they offered Dim Sum pretty much anytime. I was so blown away we came back Christmas Eve. My daughter and I were the only ones in the restaurant (we came close to closing time), and we were not disappointed. As I write this review, it is now Christmas evening, and we are here again for dinner. Instead of ordering the Dim Sum items off the Appetizers list, we decided to order dish items. The pictures are mostly the Dim Sum items we ordered all through the 3 straight days we ate here. I fly home on Tuesday, I'm pretty sure I'll be eating dinner here again tomorrow.

Stopped in today with a friend of mine who works in the Restaurant industry for lunch. Had a very enjoyable lunch. The food was excellent. The staff was very cordial. It was a very comfortable atmosphere. Asian restaurants are my staple for eating out. Hot Peppercorn is in a great location and the menu choices are excellent and reasonably priced for this area. I would highly recommend for anyone to try this place for Chinese food.

Great Sweet and Sour Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings ! I also enjoyed the Crispy Beef. Will definitely order again.

I've been searching for some really traditional and delicious Asian cuisine. This place doesn't disappoint. Some of our favorites are the crab Rangoon and any of the beef dishes. So good!

I ordered takeout so I can not speak on the ambiance and service. The food came and was nice a fresh. We found it overall to be bland. We tried egg drop (watery tasting) and miso soup and both were lacking flavor. I liked the crab rangoon and the pork dumplings (fried and yummy) but the rest of my family didn't seem to enjoy them. The scallion pancake and lo mein lacked flavor too. I loved the sweet sesame seed balls! I'm glad we tried a new place but compared to other restaurants serving similar food this isn't a top contender for us.

Been here 4+ times and this will be our last. While the BBQ pork is good even delicious at times, the quality is not consistent. The only consistency is their lack of service! Clearly our water glasses are empty and the staff is going around refilling water and goes to every table except ours. I even try to wave him down with no luck. The food is 3-3.5 stars but the service is a strong 2 stars and below. The dining room is hot as their HVAC is not strong enough when outside temperatures are 90+ degrees. I'm writing this review after spending time in the restroom emptying my insides after eating here as with the hot temps inside the restaurant makes me wonder about the food health in their kitchen. It's been an adventure with Hot Peppercorn and the journey stops here.

This review is just for the weekend dim sum. Having eaten here a couple times for dim sum, I am happy that there is another option for decent dim sum in the area. Judging by how busy it gets during the weekend dim sum lunch rush, they are doing something right. Just a heads up, even though it's a big parking lot, the spaces are tight. It doesn't help it's next to a Trader Joe's, so the first couple rows get a little hectic. We got seated as we went a little after opening. You order dim sum through the menu rather than dim sum carts. The service is prompt and food comes out quickly. The dim sum is pretty standard and is pretty decent. The buns seem a little small and didn't seem to have much filling. Overall, the meal was good. Even with the crowds and being short staffed they are able to provide a great experience. I definitely have to come back to try their regular menu!

This place is perfect for to go when you're sick and don't feel like cooking. We had ordered 3 different egg noodles soup; roasted pork , shrimp wonton (5 pieces ) and roasted duck. They are all delicious but my favorite is the duck. My kids love the shrimp wonton and roasted pork. The serving portions is decent and the price is reasonable. Sorry I forgot to take pictures. We tried dim sum here too. Pretty good for our Springfield area.

This is still my favorite Chinese restaurant however, today (12/28/2023) I ordered Assorted Seafood/Bean Curds Casserole the flavors always on point. Apparently, I never noticed it before: maybe because I'm a meat eater but the seafood casserole had char sui pork and slices of chicken. They should change the name to Combination Casserole for those who don't eat meat especially those who don't eat pork; or leave out the meats to be truly called Seafood/Bean Curds Casserole.

Came in for a pickup order for myself and my coworkers. I was in my blue collar work uniform . I guess they didn't want to attend someone that looks like me so all of the staff ignored me and kept giving me their backs after we made eye contact. After 20 minutes of waiting someone hesitantly attended me in a very off putting manner. When I finally said the words "pickup" the staff was more than happy to shoo me out of the restaurant. I tried to grab forks on the way out and she told me "forks are already in the bag" they in fact were not . Well, maybe their service isn't so great but the food must be good... nope. Sadly my order (beef broccoli) had no flavor whatsoever and you can see the portions are mostly rice . Very overpriced . I personally won't be coming here again and will not recommend to anyone.

We arrived on a busy weeknight and were seated pretty quickly. I got orange chicken and thought it was a pretty good value & quality for the price.

In my never ending quest to find good dim sum in the DMV, my latest stop is at the Hot Peppercorn and Asian Cuisine and Bar in Springfield. I used to pop in from time to time when this place was previously the Golden Hong Kong restaurant, since it was very conveniently located next to the Trader Joe's which I'm at weekly. Hot Peppercorn has retained many of the Cantonese favorites from before, such as roasted meats (which are on display towards the back), wonton soups, congee, etc. But I was most interested to see whether the dim sum was still good. The interior of Hot Peppercorn is very pedestrian and reminiscent of every other Chinese restaurant one would find in the suburbs. One side of the dining room is lined with mirrors to create the illusion of a larger than actual space, while basic brownish drab tables and booths on tile flooring, fill the rest of the space. We tried many of the "tried and true" standards of dim sum, specifically the har gow shrimp dumplings, shu mai, and my all time favorite, tofu rolls stuffed with pork and shrimp. The dim sum wasn't bad, but also wasn't great. I dunno...to me it almost tasted like it was made off-site, frozen, and then reheated at the restaurant. I have that impression since it appeared to me that many of the dim sum were a bit too "uniform" in appearance and taste; whereas handmade dim sum has some irregularity to its shape and variation in flavor. I could be wrong about this, but unbeknownst to diners, MANY so-called dim sum joints get their food frozen and then just reheat. But I do believe some of the dim sum is made on premises. The chili wontons were enclosed in a delicate wrapper and filled with pork and spices. The house chili oil which was applied liberally was a nice accompaniment. I'd say skip the barbecued meats. The portion we ordered was charred on the outside resulting in a dry texture. This is more of a 3.5 star place, but slightly rounding down since I'm not sure as to the authenticity of the dim sum preparation. But also I award 1/2 star since the food is not outrageously priced as most dim sum spots are nowadays. Plus, during our leisurely 70 minute brunch, I observed lots of folks getting large to-go orders of 10-15 dim sum dishes...so they must be doing something right. 6-7 dim sum dishes with tax and tip runs about $40; slightly more if you opt for the tea which is $1.25/person.

A+. Best Chinese food in town especially Dim Sum. You go there for the food or do take out.

Good service and environment. Dim sum before 3 pm is worth a try. Sichuan food is just okay.more like a Cantonese restaurant than Sichuan restaurant

What a gem! this place is right next to Trader Joe, I drove all around looking for it, stupid GPS. Took the parents for dinner and got us some: -Beef Chow Fun 8/10 -BBQ Pork 10/10 -Shrimp Fried Rice 9/10 -Shao Long Bao 9/10 -Hot Sour Soup 8/10 -Dan Dan Noodles 8/10 -Crispy Fried Pork 6/10 Everything was flavorful, the crispy fried pork wasn't exactly what I was expecting. Dan Dan noodles was ok, could use a little more flavor, Shao long bao was tasty, came out nice and hot, wish it was filled with more soup. Hot sour soup was more on the sour side but still was ok. Shrimp fried rice was tasty, the BBQ pork was my fav and the beef chow fun. It's a must visit, we will definitely come back for the dim sum and other menu dishes. Waitress was helpful, place looks clean and fast.

Heard raving reviews about this place and tried it out for dim sum. It has a great variety for dim sum items. We had the hot and sour soup, har gao, shrimp dumplings, crepe noodles, soups dumplings. The flavor for the hot and sour soup was good. But I feel like the dim sum dishes were missing a bit of flavors. For example, the crepe noodles for pork and shrimp would be better, it normally paired with the sweet soy sauce, somehow the one they put in here tasted different.

I really wanted some shrimp wonton noodle soup so my boyfriend brought me here ! I have to say the noodles were perfect! but the broth was more on the bland side so I had to put some red vinaigrette and soy sauce. We also got two dim sum items. I got the shrimp crepe rolls and the tofu bean curd dish. Both were flavorful and I think that if you're looking for dim sum in the spring field area you should check k this place out ! The inside is clean and big and perfect for family style Chinese food