Dulles South Chicken Wing Wars

Well, the jury's still out with respect to the best chicken wings in the Dulles South area of Loudoun County. The newest entrant, Wow Cafe and Wingery at South Riding's Market Plaza, opened a couple of weeks ago to our mixed reviews.

We ordered twice; same results both times (aside from the blue cheese - read below).

Positives:

1 - The chicken wings themselves were nice and big, lots of meat
2 - The selection of sauces was very good, per the menu, with coconut, cajun, tai and other great options
3 - The price was reasonable - a "sampler" of 5 different kinds for little more than $20.

Negatives:

4 - We ordered the "hottest" wings they had (Buffalo 3 - "off the chart") - these weren't hot by anybody's standards or off anybody's "chart", even by the most temperate, bland, Northern Virginia standards. We really like extra hot and spicy wings - we had to actually mix our own hot sauce at home (tabasco and butter) for dipping.

5 - Extras - our first order (confirmed by others), we got a paltry dipping cup with a dab of blue cheese (along with the celery); only enough for about 2 wings. We asked for more, and the Manager complied (for $1.50) with 2 dipping cups - but no celery. Must be growing pains.

6 - The wings were all very slightly under-cooked; not that they were pink or anything, but could've been a little hotter, a little crisper, a little more well-done for perfect chewing and dipping enjoyment.

On to the next!