This restaurant has its own quirks with the decor, tv informing news but it is clean and spacious…read more My observation is two categories of customers - first the ones looking for comfort Chinese food familiar or similar like other American Chinese restaurant takeout; the second are the ones who are looking for well executed Taiwanese flavors, the two dishes, one soup and healthy purple rice. The flavors were balanced and well prepared. One of my favorites is the hakka shredded pork and squid, the perfect marriage of meat and seafood it's such a classic dish, the other is their version of street food chengdu spicy chicken, the sauce lightly coating the crispy chicken it was done with precision. The pumpkin chicken soup has great umami and a bit of sweetness I couldnt stop drinking it. The purple rice is also nourishingly delicious and made it less guilty to consume carbs. The staff is really homey and friendly I eniyoed all of my visits there.

We thought about eating something unique and Taiwanese food came to mind. Found this place in…read moreGaithersburg and decided to give it a try. This is truly a mixed clientele that reflects the area. Thought a safe bet is the Taiwanese beef noodle soup. We also ordered oyster pancakes. The food came shortly after we ordered...but somehow they weren't sizzling hot. Both noodle and pancakes were quite large (portions), and tasted fine. My wife wasn't impressed tho

Saw this place on Yelp and decided to give it a go. It's smaller than what I saw on the photos. It…read moreseats about 15 people if that. Menu is much smaller than expected for what we thought was a Korean restaurant. Personally felt the food was okay. There wasn't much seasoning to it as normal Korean food. The fries however stole my heart as they stayed hot until the end. I've never had fries stay hot like they just came out of the fryer like that. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable.

Elite Squad Event at Luna Cat Collective - June 10, 2026 I…read morehad such a great time at the Elite Squad event at the Luna Cat Collective in Ellicott City. The entire evening was organized beautifully, and it made for a perfect first event since being accepted into the Elite Squad earlier this year. Ive never been to Jumbo Jumbo Catering and my first time trying it was at my first Yelp event which was provided by Jumbo Jumbo Chicken Tea, and I tried the tofu, chicken, and green beans -- all solid choices. There were also coffee pastries available for dessert, but by the time I made my way back up, they were already gone. I really enjoyed the tofu and the chicken was good but I would have preferred a less breaded version maybe because I'm on a weight loss diet. overall everything was pretty good and I plan on making my way to Jumbo Jumbo for more of that tofu!

This is my favorite Taiwanese food spot! The chicken popcorn is crispy, while the braised pork rice…read moreis rich, savory, and tastes just like the food I grew up eating in Taiwan.

There is nothing special about this place, not sure why the rave? The only highlight is probably…read morebecause it's in a gas station which is also quite gross.

Classic Baltimore hotspot offering the best Taiwanese curry-fried chicken bao buns, tofu nuggets,…read moreand crab rangoon egg rolls. I've been here a million times so I don't know how I haven't written a review yet! Parking isn't great for the Fells Point location, there is some street parking nearby, but most of it is paid. It can be a task to find a parking spot that isn't too far away. Be prepared to walk a block or two! Their service is very friendly, and you are able to place orders in person or online through their website. If you are in a rush, I would definitely recommend placing an online order and picking it up. Since everything is made to order, it can take 10-20 mins if you're placing an order in person. Their storefront is pretty small as well, not much seating if you're looking to eat there. Also, if it is around lunch or dinner time, it can get pretty packed and loud in there. Definitely more of a takeout spot. You genuinely can't go wrong with anything on the menu, however, my favorites are the Neighborhood bird bowl, the tofu nuggets, crab rangoon egg roll, and the ramen broccoli. Prices are a bit hefty, but portions are sizeable and typically shareable. I'll be back again and again!

I was impressed by the flavors! Great flavors, large portion sizes, and still crispy as takeout…read more Gotta love the pickles as well. As a bonus, they packed it with the reusable bag, which was cute. Would come back again if I'm ever back in Maryland.

I grew up eating A&J and I'm glad they're still open. Recently went back to grab lunch and had…read morescallion pancakes, spicy cucumbers, Dian Dian mian and a chicken broth noodle soup. I wanted to try their seaweed as well but couldn't find it on the menu. Service was simple and it was fairly empty for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant seemed clean and there's plenty of parking. Would happily return.

I saw this in the Washingtonian top 100 places, up there with some Michelin star places…read more It was just okay, I had the spicy beef Noodle soup, and scallion pancake and they were kind of bland, the broth lacked flavor, not spicy, the meat (5-7 pieces) were tasty/flavorful. The scallion pancake was mainly dough, it was cut in 4 and i would say 1/4 was tasty, Will not be back.

Came here for the first time and ordered takeaway. I orders the sliced pig ears (appetizer),…read morestinky tofu (appetizer), and you cai (stir fry green veggies). Total came out to approximately $40, not including tip. What's hot - Menu. Pretty authentic Taiwanese menu, which impressed me. There are several items on the menu, such as pig ears and stinky tofu, which are authentic Taiwanese food and not easy to find in any Chinese restaurant. There's something for everyone- meats, veggies, seafood, and vegans. I was able to speak to two staffers in Mandarin, which tells me their staff know authentic Chinese food. I also asked them if they had a specific green veggie. The staffer knew exactly which one I was talking about and responded no, but provided me the options they do have on the menu. This place seems pretty legit. - Quality. Absolutely delicious. The pig ears appetizer was appropriately seasoned, not too salty, and sliced thinly. Pig ears is a dish that if sliced incorrectly, makes it difficult to chew. The you cai was stir fried well and came with a fair amount of garlic cloves, which added a delicious flavor to the veggies. It was not too salty and came with a nice sauce, that could drench the rice. - Location. Fairly easy to find in Rockville and there's a decent parking garage in the plaza. It's a rather small restaurant, with a bigger space in the back for larger parties. Their booths appear to hold groups of 4, maybe 6. The front of the restaurant is more narrow and more for single diners. - Service. I came around noon and there were 2 other customers, that I could see. My order was ready and packaged in approximately less than 15 minutes. They provided white rice with my takeaway order, which I didn't order. There are more restaurants that charge you extra for white rice, so that rice is automatically included with your order is something I appreciate. - Cost. For the quality, portions, and specific dishes, good value for money. What's not - Quality. The stinky tofu was not adequately stinky (I.e., fermented). It was well-seasoned and came with the appropriate sauce and pickled vegetables, but the flavor did not hit the mark. I was disappointed. I've had authentic stinky tofu in Taiwan, so I know exactly what is considered good and what to expect. - Takeaway containers. The 3 dishes were packed in plastic containers, which mostly did the job. However, each dish has its own sauce. As such, the containers did not do an adequate job of containing the sauces. The takeaway containers were placed in a paper bag, placed in a plastic bag. That helped, because each of the containers leaked sauce, which broke the paper bag and leaked into the plastic bag. I mainly bring this up to prepare you if you order takeaway. - Credit card. The credit card reader had some difficulty, in the beginning, to read my credit card. When I signed for the balance, I was automatically charged a 6% tip. Not cool, cause I don't appreciate that it was automatic. Final answer Plan on returning, but will be very mindful of how I use my credit card.

The food here is very tasty and the service is quick and cordial. My son is an expert at finding…read morethese hidden gems. We really enjoy the food here and have been here a few times. My favorite dishes so far are: Beef cubes with seven spices (appetizer) Fish with Plum Sauce - this is deep-fried fish with a plum sauce, and it is better than your typical sweet-and-sour fish dish Shredded Beef with scallions Shredded pork with bamboo Yu tsai with garlic Eggplant with basil Spinach with garlic I didn't particularly like the crispy stinky bean curd or the steamed fish with soy beans. I think these are an acquired taste. We will be back to try other dishes as well!

Still so good!! Got the Golden Beef Soup again which is my…read morefave + tried the Spicy Oil-Tossed Mix. Quick service as always and super clean inside.

This was my first time having this particular cuisine and I loved it. The soup was very filling…read morewith nice chunks of firm white fish. It was just the right balance of tart, and I also like that I had a choice of white or purple rice.

Had a great experience here! Great food, great service, great ambiance. A great experience!read more

So I didn't think I liked Thai, what I learned was I had just not been to Manow Thai before.... now…read moreI actually would say that I like Thai. This shop is cozy, I stopped here for lunch and they were busy but not full. Which is surprising because the food was really good. Portion sizes were generous for lunch. The wait staff was prompt and friends. It was just an all around nice shop. I will be back again.

Awesome place! I had known about the locations in Rockville and nearby there, but that is a bit far…read morefor noodles (80min drive). So i was happy to see this place. It is still a bit far (35min), but doable. I also wasnt sure if i would be able to eat something because wheat noodles, but the staff were awesome enough to allow my substitution of wheat noodles for glass noodles in the dish i had chosen. I had originally made the nice lady very nervous with my request and she tried to convince me to try the dish that was advertised with the glass noodles, but i assured her that it would be fine as i normally eat noodles without soup. I ordered the 3 oil noodles with ground pork. It was very tasty. Especially after i added vinegar and the house chili oil. Definitely coming back.

I've visited a few times and keep coming back for the noodle soups. My go-to is the lamb noodle…read moresoup with a spicy broth, and it never disappoints--rich, flavorful, and packed with tender pieces of lamb. One of the highlights is the handmade noodles, which you can customize in thickness, from delicate angel hair to something as hearty as fettuccine. The menu has plenty of variety beyond soups, including dumplings, spring rolls, stir-fried noodles, and oil-tossed noodle dishes. I also tried the braised intestines on the side; while they were well-prepared, the texture wasn't quite for me--I'd probably enjoy them more if they were fried. Ordering is convenient, whether you prefer doing it in person, through the app, or at the kiosk. The space has a good number of tables for dining in, and there's even a piano if you know how to play. Overall, it's been a consistently enjoyable spot for lunch.

I've been coming for years. They have an abundance of flavors. Always a treat when passing through…read moreduring the heat of summer.

Two stars for the ice cream and shaved ice, one star for the owner. We've tried it three times…read more There's nothing special about the shaved ice and it's always inconsistent when it comes to the amount of toppings and flavoring. The final nail in the coffin was watching an employee take the ice scoop off the floor of the van and use it inside. The owner (maybe operator) seems to think he can park anywhere, any time in his van as well as go out the exit to make an illegal left turn. He'll look at you like you're inconveniencing him when you are waiting on him to turn left so you can turn right, as you're supposed to. Anyway, you're not missing anything here except maybe Covid or other viruses.