Opening hours
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Typical hours for Chinese restaurants in Alexandria
Most Chinese restaurants in Alexandria open around 11:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 92% are open on Sundays and 77% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 13 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
1302 Mount Vernon AvenueAlexandria, VA 22301
About South China Restaurant
South China Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant located at 1302 Mount Vernon Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia. It's part of our guide to 579 restaurants, cafes and bars in Alexandria.
Service options include takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
Phone: (703) 549-5099.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 1302 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Phone
- (703) 549-5099
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Popular times (typical for Chinese restaurants)
Chinese restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Chinese restaurants in Alexandria.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Virginia
Based on 30 menus with 3,968 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $13.26, and half of all items are priced between $9.94 and $16.95.
We don’t have South China Restaurant’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Virginia typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame Chicken | 80% | $15.10 |
| Chicken | 73% | $14.47 |
| Shrimp | 73% | $15.95 |
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 73% | $13.72 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 73% | $13.75 |
| Hunan Chicken | 70% | $14.00 |
| General Tso's Chicken | 70% | $14.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 70% | $15.38 |
Calculated from 30 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Non-smoking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of South China Restaurant there are 23 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 119 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (19), American (14), Pizza (11), and Burgers & Fast Food (7).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 14 within three miles. The closest is Shanghai Peking, 0.6 mi away.
37 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianBella Napoli Italian Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- AmericanMatt and Tony's0.1 mi
- SteakhousesAl's Steak0.1 mi
- PizzaBenny Diforza's Pizza0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeJunction Bakery & Bistro0.2 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South China Restaurant located?
South China Restaurant is located at 1302 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301.
What is the phone number of South China Restaurant?
You can call South China Restaurant at (703) 549-5099.
Does South China Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, South China Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
What else is near South China Restaurant?
There are 119 other places to eat and drink within a mile of South China Restaurant. Nearby options include Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), Matt and Tony's (0.1 mi), and Al's Steak (0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near South China Restaurant?
3 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Shanghai Peking, 0.6 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 30 menus with 3,968 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $13.26, and half of all items are priced between $9.94 and $16.95.
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