Cheap Eats 2009: A & J Restaurant - Annandale

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Reviewed by Todd Kliman , Cynthia Hacinli , Ann Limpert , Kate Nerenberg , Rina Rapuano

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Great food, low prices, lots of fun.

A & J Restaurant--Annandale

4316-B Markham St.
Annandale, VA
Phone: 703.813.8181

Cuisines:
Chinese, Cantonese, Dim Sum

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
Dunn Loring-Merrifield

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Chatty

Reservations:
Not needed

Special Features:
Cash Only, Weekend Brunch, Kid Friendly

Best Dishes
Sesame biscuits with sliced pork or beef ; peanutty dan dan noodles; noodles with stewed, ground pork; fried chicken over rice; thousand-layer pancake; bean-curd-skin-and-soybean salad with mustard greens; shredded bean-curd salad with chili, cilantro, and peanuts; shao bing, a sesame-studded pork sandwich; pork dumplings; steamed spareribs; shavings of pork; smoked on-the-bone chicken; skinny noodles with shredded cucumbers, bean sprouts, and ground pork; mustard green soup; beef stew; spiced, boiled peanuts.

Price Details:
Dim sum, .95 cents to $5.95.

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Why go: There’s no rolling-out of carts, and the emphasis on Northern Chinese–style dim sum means a preponderance of starchy fare. But if these two sparely appointed diners lack the variety and big-event excitement of the more popular Southern-style dim sum halls, they don’t lack for satisfactions. You can cobble together a feast for a relative pittance.

What to get: Thick noodles with sesame sauce or peanut powder or topped with stewed beef; mustard-green soup; garlicky bands of pickled cucumber; boiled peanuts; wontons in red-chili oil; smoked and steamed chicken.

Best for: A good alternative to stir-fries.

Insider tip: Bring cash—the restaurant doesn’t take credit cards or checks.

Open daily for lunch and dinner.

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