Chalin's (Formerly Charlie Chiang's Restaurant)

HORRIBLE I just received my order from the delivery man, and he was EXTREMELY rude. First, he called me screaming on the telephone to come get my order when he was nowhere around, and did not arrive for another five minutes. Not so terrible, but I am on my lunch break, and those few minutes count. Then, when he finally arrived he yelled at me that I had not paid. This is clearly impossible as my order was paid through Seamless hence his very reason for even being there. Once he actually looked at the receipt he realized he was incorrect, but then decided he was unhappy with his tip, and began to yell that, "it's not enough!" I was extremely offended and highly annoyed by his service. Also, I am eating my food now and it is cold, and completely devoid of flavor....just lots of sauce everywhere. Again, HORRIBLE.

Written by Adonica B. on 4/23/2013 | 2 other reviews | Member since 2011
Adonica ordered from here within the last year

I ordered vegetarian lettuce wraps and Mapo tofu. What I got was tofu lettuce wraps with minced chicken added in and tofu in a chili oil sauce. It took a few bite to realize why the vegetarian lettuce wraps tasted off. I was not happy when I realized there was chicken in it. I was again let down that the Mapo tofu was not Mapo at all. I like Chinese chili oil, so at least that was okay, even though it was not what they advertised. Not many Chinese restaurants in DC serve Mapo tofu in an actual Mapo sauce.

Written by Tye K. on 3/27/2013 | 4 other reviews | Member since 2012
Tye ordered from here within the last year

I order from here frequently. The food is consistently good and the delivery incredibly fast. Great choice if you're just looking for a go-to Chinese restaurant on a night you want your food delivered.

Written by Christopher F. on 11/5/2012 | 4 other reviews | Member since 2008
Christopher ordered from here within the last year

rude delivery driver

Written by Kevin L. on 10/1/2012 | Member since 2009
Kevin ordered from here within the last year

Delivery was quick and the food was still hot. As always, it was delicious.

Written by Michelle T. on 5/1/2012 | 1 other review | Member since 2009
Michelle ordered from here over a year ago

Tasty fried rice and great veggie chicken.

Written by Melissa M. on 5/26/2011 | 1 other review | Member since 2009
Melissa ordered from here within the last year

delivery time was average. food is mediocre. a little turned off by the delivery guy asking me for a tip despite my leaving a decent-sized one when i ordered. he then asked me to cover the credit card charge. ew.

Written by Deepali P. on 4/25/2011 | 4 other reviews | Member since 2010
Deepali ordered from here over a year ago

I had a bad experience with their delivery. The driver forgot items, and then didn't return to correct the error despite several calls to the restaurant.

Written by Gregory A. F. on 4/14/2011 | Member since 2007
Gregory A. ordered from here within the last month

Takes longer than 30 minutes - crab rangoon was a little soggy - fried rice is fine but nothing great

Written by Michelle N. on 2/12/2010 | 12 other reviews | Member since 2008
Michelle ordered from here over a year ago

Good food great delivery time

Written by Michael Q. on 2/16/2009 | Member since 2009
Michael ordered from here over a year ago

I have ordered before but today's order was not good at all. The main dish was not good at all. It lacked any taste, it was supposed to be spicy and it wasn't and the hot "n" sour soup was also tasteless.

Written by Barbara t. on 7/26/2007 | Member since 2007
Barbara ordered from here over a year ago