I love Peter Chang and what he’s done for authentic Chinese food, so I’ve been on a mission to try one of his restaurants wherever I go. This time it was the Peter Change in McLean, which is the Tysons Corner area. I went with friends who also appreciate the authentic flavors of Szechuan food and was promptly seated for lunch on a weekday. A side note – by the time we left, the place was packed! So, make reservations! Our server, Christine W was AMAZING! She did an EXCELLENT job explaining the menu and was very enthusiastic about the various items we needed a further description of. I told her about some items I normally get at other Peter Chang locations and she gave me a rundown of what I might like. She also explained that each location does have slightly different items, based on their local chefs. But she also said that there are certain items that are staples at all his restaurants, such as Bamboo Fish. We started with hot tea and she advised they have a few to choose from, to which we chose Jasmine, which was excellent! Next up was their cucumbers. This is another item that many Szechuan places have, but each style varies. Here they used a heavy amount of sesame oil which really made it taste great! We also choose their Dan Dan Noodles, which were more of a peanut-paste style sauce, rather than a minces pork sauce. They were good, but not exactly what I expected. We also got their bubble scallion pancake which was so very tasty! For entrées they have a dish called Spicy Beef Rice Crispy which isn’t at all what you might think based on the name, it’s a “bowl” made of rice and hardened to be a single, crispy rice bowl. The idea is the beef has such a spice to it, that you pluck off pieces of the crisp rice to eat with it and balance the heat from the stir fried beef. The beef was so very tender and flavored so very nicely! We also got an order of Bamboo Fish, because this is one of the popular things Peter Chang does perfectly at all locations! They use flounder here, like the others and it was perfect! Other items we tried were the Signature House Braised Pork Belly as well as the Dry Spicy Combo Hot Pot with all three proteins; shrimp, beef, and chicken – Another excellent items with lots of flavor!! Everything was excellent and as I mentioned, the service was incredible! Definitely would return and highly recommend stopping in for a unique, authentic experience!

Very comfortable for lunch. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The shrimp cake was good and the flounder with mustard greens was delicious. The lettuce wraps (not pictured) were fine, but not as special as the other two. Because it depends on what you order, I could only give four stars. However, it's worth going and trying this wonderful flounder!

Today I worked near this area and I came here to try the food and it is definitely delicious, I recommend it, especially the very friendly staff.😃

Great food, great service, great price. Called in a large lunch order, and I didn’t give them much time to prepare it. I arrived and waited maybe 5 minutes before two large bags came out of the back with my order ready to go. I delivered it to my luncheon on time and the people,loved the food. Can’t go wrong with Hunan Express in McLean.

Best in town. Been coming here for many years. Everything is made from scratch and fresh. My favorite Imperial Shrimp is a must! Everyone is very nice and the service is excellent.

Great option for a quick meal with excellent food for under $20! I recommend interpreting the lunch/dinner portions as a small/medium size plate; the dinner size was perfect for me!

This is hands down one of the best P.F. Chang’s locations I’ve visited! The restaurant is spacious, with beautifully designed old-school decor that creates a welcoming and classy atmosphere. One standout feature here is the generous portion sizes. The lettuce wraps, a classic favorite, are made with fresh romaine lettuce, which is a step above other locations that tend to use iceberg. The difference in quality is noticeable and much appreciated. Additionally, their happy hour (Monday through Friday, 4-7 PM) is a fantastic deal with amazing prices that make it easy to enjoy more of their menu without breaking the bank. Overall, this P.F. Chang’s sets the bar high and is a must-visit if you’re a fan of the chain. Definitely the best experience I’ve had at any of their locations!

Joseph was easily the kindest and most accommodating server/person I’ve ever dined with. He saw me struggling as a mom alone with two kids under 3 and was a savior. He was amazing. Coming back to his section.

They got my order wrong, and when my friend called and tried to explain the situation the lady screamed at her on the phone. I asked for no onions or bean sprouts. The soup was only broth, nasty tasteless chicken, and onions. Save your money or spend it on some food that has some quality. Absolutely awful service for absolutely awful food.

Worst place ever they don’t have food ready in time. Cashier is rude.

I have had Chinese food in the west coast, east coast, in different countries, and this is by far the best American Chinese/Chinese food I have ever eaten. The food is very flavourful and is even great when it's reheated. The people who work there are polite and are never rude. Whenever I'm in McLean, I always make it a point to get food here. I've been eating from Forbidden City when they were a restaurant, and even after they downsized and moved, they're still great.

I’ve been ordering takeout from Forbidden City since 2017. The food is always ready very fast prior to my arrival for pickup and service is always friendly. I’ve ordered an array of items from the menu such as Kung pao chicken, chicken fried rice, general tsos, and crispy shredded chicken/beef. Everything always tastes great. It’s the best takeout Chinese I’ve found in the area. Definitely recommend supporting this local small business! Edit: I’m seeing other reviews that say the business was sold and renamed Hunan Express. I have not ordered since the change and am sad to hear the news.

I go there every week on my lunch break. I order two pieces of spring roll. I only received one piece, and it looks like this

They serve almost half portion of the entree, if you compare to any other location. I felt I wasted my money here. Drive a little somewhere else. I will never eat at this location again.