Mayflower Chinese Food

Reviews

• Wilson B.

  star star star star_border star_border 12 June 2026

  King Day was coming to an end and the temperature was dropping.  I dropped by Mayflower for some Wings and Fries with M(a/u)mbo sauce.  I ordered a three piece per usual and was taken aback by the price.  Why wouldn't the Carryout in Tenleytown be more expensive, obviously.  I mean, they also operate without bulletproof glass.  
  
  I had gotten hip to Mayflower from a Complex piece I read, awhile back.  I stopped by once a few years back but I'm never up Tenleytown--never.
  
  I didn't want to sit down, though there are seats and a couple of tables.  In true Carryout fashion there was no heat on.  Corners just got to be cut.  
  
  In no time, I grabbed my bag and it was off into the D.C. night we go.*
  
  The wings were aight, the fries were whatever.  I appreciated that they didn't overdo the sauce because it wasn't as special as I remember reading about nor eating.  Not nivel Howard China but still better than Yums.  
  
  *My interpretation of Soliloquy of Chaos

• Joe J.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 1 June 2026

  Everything we ordered from this place was terrible.
  
  Fried dumplings had thick bao-like skins and the contents tasted like cat food.
  
  General Tso's Chicken came out sweet and not spicy.
  
  Ma po tofu had a soup-like consistency and tasted strongly of soy sauce.
  
  Even the fortune cookies were stale.

• Yanna C.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 22 May 2026

  If I could give infinite negative stars I would!   My coworkers and I ordered lunch to be delivered, and to say it was horrible would be too kind!    
  
  First let's get to the delivery driver:  
  
  1.  He called to say he had arrived.  When I told him I'd be there shortly, meaning in less than a minute, he said, "You come now", and I said "excuse me, I'll be there shortly", and he again said, with even more anger, "You come NOW"..yea that does not work well with me!  
  
  2. I go to pick up the food and sign the credit card slip, I lined through the "tip" line.  When I handed it back to him, he said, "You leave no tip", and pointed, and again repeated "no tip".   I said yes "NO tip, have a great day!".   The unmitigated gaul to think he would get even a penny is insane!  
  
  Now unto the food
  
  My egg foo young was DISGUSTING...it was covered in a grayish/.brown gravy!!!  Oh goodness
  
  My coworkers food orders were just as rancid!
  
  Don't and mean don't order from this horrible place, unless you are so drunk you don't care what is put in front of you, and what you throw down you throat!

• Jon H.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 22 May 2026

  I am really sorry for this review. This is really sad but I was forced to do so. I got sick after eating Singapore noodles. It smelt really bad and extremely stale. I was so hungry so I took a couple of bites thinking it was just the spice smell but after that my stomach went to hell.
  
  At least their teriyaki chicken is decent. Hope they improve and not serve stale smelly food in future.

• Austin M.

  star star star star star 16 May 2026

  Everyone else, please keep poorly reviewing Mayflower and not telling other people about it because it is the best kept secret take out place in DC. It's not as good as NYC Chinese food, but I think it's the closest we have in the area. I know that isn't saying a whole lot because DC Chinese food is generally bland and disgusting, but regardless, it should be said.
  
  I have built a rapport with the young cashier who knows me and my order by now because he always get it right. On a plant-based diet, the TVP dishes (especially the sesame TVP) are really good. Vegetarian spring rolls are delicious. For extra bonus points, get their broccoli but brown sauce substituted for the garlic sauce.
  
  They always oblige when I ask for more duck sauce packets. Which is always. The other reviewers who say the owners/employees are racist just don't understand the culture difference. Wake up sheeple, and eat some Mayflower.