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Big Bowl
(Now Closed)Chinese Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, and Thai Restaurant$$$$
Reston
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Patrick HaneyApril 18, 2017No Thai iced tea on the menu, which is disappointing. But the food has been great so far, just be sure you're a fan of spicy food. Everything I've eaten here has had a nice kick to it.
We love the calamari, chicken pot stickers and the chow fun noodles. Milton is the most wonderful server. He makes us feel at home and takes great care of us!
Excellent dumplings, drinks and food. Plenty of options. You will leave stuffed! I did beef with veggies brown rice and soy garlic sauce at the create your own stirfry. Loved it!!
The King Pao Chicken Noodles is a unique take on an old favorite. Lunch portions are a little small but delicious.
Must try the citrus curry with shrimp and scallops. Broad noodles are crispy on the outside, soft in the middle.
Felicia FettMay 18, 2013Try the Orange Ginger Soda - Soooo good. Bursting with ginger this is a refreshing treat and they make it in-house.
Sangram SabnisJanuary 12, 2017Read good reviews for fresh ginger ale and tried it. It was really good!!! Tried orange chicken. Liked it!!
JennaAugust 13, 2014Very fresh food! They use local ingredients in their food. Delicious fresh ginger ale.
Olivia GrayAugust 3, 2013Fresh homemade noodles and ginger ale. The pot stickers are amazing! Dont pass by this place.
They are so stingy with their fortune cookies! They used to give them to you with the check- now you're lucky if you get them when you ask for them.
The spicy Thai green curry is aces. Substitute prawns for the tofu!!
Santi CaamañoJune 2, 2015Teriyaki Glazed Salmon is amazing, really tasty and the portion is quite big.
Nicholas ShumateAugust 10, 2012This place deserves its own religion! I always get the Kung Pao Chicken and have never looked back :D
Best Calamari in Reston! It's light & crispy in a sweet potato batter! A must try!
Karen L.January 17, 2012I love the Chicken Pad Thai! This place is always on the menu when I am in the area, like tonight:).
Praveen BatchuSeptember 16, 2014Tried veggie dumplings they are ok. Prices are high quantity is less, taste is good. Order full dish for yourself sharing will not be enough
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Samantha RapozaFebruary 2, 2013Try the chocolate peanut butter pie! It's delicious... But ask for a knife, it's stiff!!!!
The thing I don't like about big bowl is that you will get either amazing or terrible servers.
Great happy hour appetizer specials. And the ginger ale is incredible-not to sweet, perfectly spicy.
Lee BradshawApril 2, 2010I've lived in the town center for 10 months and been to big bowl over a dozen times. Its brilliantly good! Try the ginger ales
- Dumplings are fine, but fairly generic and a little on the small size.
Get the Red Hot Pepper Chicken Noodles if you like a kick. And ask for Fresno peppers for a great flavor!- C BarkAugust 18, 2010Their home made, fresh ginger ale is awesome - add gin or whiskey for a nice little kick!
Ask for Milton.. he's the best waiter I've ever had.. anywhere.- They are not very accommodating if you're trying to avoid a wait. No call ahead seating, reservations an hour in advance, and they won't put you on the list if someone in your party is missing.
- NOM NOM BorisApril 13, 2012Great dish for lunch is Sesame Chicken. More tips & pics @ nomnomboris.com
Mike SmithMay 29, 2010I enjoy a "bowl" about once a week(get it?). Great panang curry, decent Pad Thai, and kung pao. Hmmm
Really good variety of Asian dishes, and haven't found any bad ones yet. Service can be a bit hit-or-miss.
- NOM NOM BorisApril 13, 2012Chicken Pot Stickers are a great way to start nomnom lunch. More tips & pics @ nomnomboris.com
- NOM NOM BorisApril 13, 2012Don't go for one flavor and try Seven Flavored Crispy Beef! More tips & pics @ nomnomboris.com
Amazing Pad Thai and Ginger Ale! Try the Green Tea Ginger Ale!
Go on Sunday; half priced bottles of wine the whole day
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Big Bowl Chinese and Thai Restaurants: distinctive in cuisine, vibrant in design, committed to earth-friendly practices, sustainable, local, seasonal products.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
(703) 787-8852
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
No
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Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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