Stopped by Far East Restaurant for dim sum recently and was so happy to see dine-in seating fully…read moreback again after COVID -- it really brings back the classic dim sum experience. We arrived right when they opened around 11 AM on a weekend and were seated immediately since it wasn't too busy yet. One thing to note is that the entire party needs to be present before being seated, which they enforce, but it helps keep things moving smoothly once you're inside. The service felt traditional and efficient, with attentive push carts circulating constantly, making it easy to see what's fresh and grab dishes as they come by. The staff were also accommodating with a baby seat, which made the visit comfortable for families. The steamed cart is always my favorite, and Far East does it well. Standouts for me were the shrimp rice crepe (silky and delicate), shrimp dumplings (har gow) with plump, juicy filling, and the steamed ribs, which were tender and flavorful. The chicken feet and tripe were also well prepared -- classic dim sum staples done right. I also loved the sticky rice, which was fragrant and satisfying, along with two must-order bakery items: the pineapple buns and egg tarts. Both were fresh and comforting, with the egg tarts having that perfect balance of flaky crust and smooth custard. Overall, Far East delivers a solid, traditional dim sum experience -- lively carts, reliable favorites, and a welcoming environment for groups and families. Great spot to gather, share dishes, and enjoy a relaxed weekend dim sum meal. Definitely glad to have seating back again.

We had a lot of fun at dim sum brunch at Far East Restaurant. The service was very fast. The…read moreservers with the carts come around with various offerings, and you basically just say yes or no to each thing they try to put on the table. Most of the food was excellent. We especially enjoyed some steamed shrimp dumplings, noodle dishes and fried rice. I loved the stuffed eggplant. The restaurant got very busy around noon, but the fast and attentive service stayed consistent. We felt like we got a good price for a vast amount of dishes. We were happy with the experience.

A local institution - be prepared to wait…read more Bob's is a model of efficiency. When you have to wait for a table, you receive a plastic menu and grease pencil to create your order. You can watch the food being prepared behind a glass window. The Soup Dumplings are hot and flavorful. The dumpling skins have the right amount of chewiness. There are many other items on the menu. The Scallion pancakes, Spicy Tofu, and General Bob's Chicken were favorites. The room is large and simple. BRING CASH - there is a 10% service charge for credit card payments.

I came here with my girlfriend, and prior to visiting, I was very eager to dine based on all of the…read morepositive reviews on this site. We came on a Friday night, and had to wait about 30 minutes for seating. The dining area is basically wooden chairs and tables. Not much ambiance, but that's not why you come here. We ordered scallion pancakes, soup dumplings, eggplant with basil, and noodles with chicken. I never had scallion pancakes. Nothing I would order again. I have nothing to compare, but I assume they're good. The dumplings were fantastic. The eggplant, which comes in three varieties, appeared to be a popular item with other guests. I guess it was good. I'm not a fan of saucy food. The noodles were fantastic. I feel like we ordered wrong, although my girlfriend picked everything except the noodles. This is not a place to visit if you're looking to lose weight. The hard sugar in the eggplant alone was more than I consume in two months. I'm probably not in the best position to rate our dinner as I avoid carbs and sugar. If I were to come back, I'd stick the noodles and revisit the menu to see if there is a solid chicken option. I came here hungry and left hungry as the food was not filling, and the sugar content sent my system into a bit of a shock. Nonetheless, if this cuisine is your thing, you won't be disappointed.

We celebrated my mom's birthday here. We had a good amount of food that we ordered. Everything was…read moregreat. All the food was very tasty. We had good appetizers which was th tripe l, chicken feet and deep fried shrimp. For the main courses: We had the Lobster with garlic sauce, delicious! Beef Brisket casserole very flavorful Beef Chowfan the kids loved it Fried chicken with garlic very delicious best one! General Tso's chicken decent We had a really good dinner, it was quite at the time we went but i know their dimsum service is busier in the morning. I just didn't like the weird smell right at the entrance that should be addressed.

I've been getting the same items to go for over a year and have eaten dim sum at a restaurant in…read morethis location for decades. Today my king prawn shrimp was stuck to the place of decorative paper in the plastic container and I accidentally started to eat the paper. I spike the food out and threw it out. I called to let them know and just to ask to get another one next time I come (which would normally be within 10 days), but they want me to hang onto the food and bring it back with me next time. Seriously?

I really enjoyed the food here. I liked the light texture of the shrimp roll dumplings and they had…read morejust the right amount of shrimp. The fried taro had a nice crisp and were pretty dense. The crispy beef was delicious. I also really liked the filet mignon, it was very flavorful and tender. The roast pork was great too. I liked the crispy skin on the outside and the dark sauce it came with. The purple gold yolk bun was a good dessert. It was sweet but not too sweet. I thought the service was very efficient.

This restaurant has been a DMV staple for dim sum and Cantonese food. My family has been going here…read moresince they were in Rosslyn. This is the first time I've been back in a long time and the food is just how I remembered it. Nothing super fancy or crazy, but very solid. My favorite dish was the pepper steak that had an amazing peppery and umami sauce that went so well over rice. If you are looking for comforting classic Cantonese dishes, then this is the spot. Apps: Fried Crab Balls, Steamed Chicken Feet Entrees: Peking Duck, Pepper Steak, Vegetable Stir Fried Noodles and Fish Maw Soup

Benn coming to A&J for years. It's a hole in the wall off Rockville Pike with parking that can be…read moreaccurately described as "limited". It's usually packed with Asian folks who come for A&J's dim sum-style food. The food is described as "Northern style" Chinese, and it's definitely not Americanized. I've eaten many a bowl of noodles here, but my favorites are the Dan Dan Mian (with hot spicy sesame sauce and peanuts) and Xue Cai Ro Si Mian (shredded pork and mustard green noodle soup). I've also enjoyed Ma La Er Si (sliced pigs ears with hot and spicy seasoning) and Pi Dan Dou Fu (tofu with Thousand Year Egg) - things I doubt will EVER show up on a menu in my hometown. And the dumplings: oh my. I think I've tried them all, and haven't found one yet I wouldn't order again. The only downside to A&J (besides it being a drive for me) is their cash-only policy. Fortunately there are lots of nearby ATMs, but beware if it's your first visit. Prices are very reasonable and portions are perfect, so overall value is great. If you haven't been, go now, and work your way through the menu. Trust me, you'll thank me!

If you like Taiwanese food, this is your place in Rockville! Back in the day, circa early 2010s,…read morewhen Baltimore did not have much of an Asian food offering, my friends and I would make the long drive to Rockville to have lunch here and do some grocery shopping nearby. I have kept this place in the back of my mind, with fond memories, however, have not visited in some years due to multiple moves around the country. Recently, my friend was organizing a casual gathering for our friend group, and asked ChatGPT if there were any good recommendations for food in the area that was affordable and delicious, and A&J came up as a top choice. So I came back to A&J after almost 10 years, and the food was just as good as I remembered. The decor remained simple and unchanged, but this is very typical of Asian restaurants. The menu was large, and it's easy to order by circling items you want on the paper menu. We had a mix of noodle soup bowls (so many different flavors and styles) and appetizers, and everything we tried was delicious. Our bill came out to less than $25 per person with tip. I could imagine more pretentious Chinese restaurants downtown upcharging a lot more for lower quality Chinese food (Queen's English, for example). It was so good and affordable, that I actually ended up coming back the next day with a different friend. Overall, excellent experience, and I will be back again soon! One interesting tidbit, my coworker who grew up in the Midwest and only eats meat, potatoes, absolutely no vegetables, started going here for lunch and loves it. I think flour-based items (noodles, dumplings, buns) are really the star of the restaurant, and this can be enjoyed across different taste palates! I hope you will give this place a try.

Another good experience at Yu noodles in Rockville. Generous portions at reasonable pricing. Enjoy…read moretheir soy milk quite a bit. The sour fish noodle is great. They were also running a lamb noodle special and it was very peppercorn-y. Service is always fast and friendly.

About a 1-1.5: YU Noodles Cafe offers various dumplings, entrees, cold/hot noodle soups and dishes,…read moreand sometimes daily specials. We were recommended to check this place out due to their housemade noodles; we ordered: +the Chongqing Noodles +the Noodles in Scallion Oil with Chicken +and, the Sesame Paste Noodles with Minced Pork Unfortunately, we found the noodles to have an off-taste to them with a gummy texture; not sure if they were just not prepared or cooked properly. Also, the flavors for each of the dishes were just not good, and we left 99% of our dishes uneaten. Service was fine, but could be more attentive. Parking available in the small strip plaza lot. +off-putting noodle flavor & texture +okay service +parking available

This restaurant has been on my radar for some time. The food and service were good. The restaurant…read moreis a little on the loud side between the music on the background and catters among people. Decorations is on a classy side. The prices varies. We started with a few cocktails and couple starters. Sesame Balls were perfectly fried and delicious. The Shuimai was good as well. We ended up with 3 dry Chili dishes: chicken, cauliflower, and tofu. All same flavor but different at the same time. The tofu was soft inside with a nice crispy outer coating. Both chicken and cauliflower were tasty as well. Then there is the chicken with cashew nuts. I liked this one more than I thought I would. Good flavor. Lastly, wow. The Spicy Sour Fish Filet. It came in a HUGE bowl. A little spicy, a little sourness, fish, noodle... what is there not to like. Overall, a good experience.

We have been here for lunch several times and have always enjoyed the food. We usually have several…read moreorders of dim sum and they are very good. The dim sum menu is somewhat limited but it's great for a quick lunch. The staff is always very helpful. We ordered: pork soup dumplings, beef bun, and har gow, all delicious!

It's a small and cozy Chinese restaurant. I used to come here on weekends for juicy soup dumplings,…read morebut often there was a waiting line. This time we picked a week day lunch, no waiting line. The owner served us. She was very warm and friendly. I could hear staff in the kitchen speaking Shanghai dialects. The owner Mrs. Sun told us every dish was prepared by Shanghai people, and herself, authentic Shanghai dishes. We ordered 5*soup dumplings: homemade, lots of filling, 8 dumplings in one order. 4*Sauteed Fish Filet Wine Sau: not enough wine sauce. The owner said that some diners always request less sauce and salt, so it was cooked with less sauce, but we are more accustomed to original flavor. She gave us some extra wine sauce. 5*Biscuit Stuffed Pine-Nut with Red Bean Paste: for us, it's a must order dessert. Delicious and not too sweet.

This is a cute and intimate restaurant serving a multitude of Chinese dishes. I thought the service…read morewas prompt, attentive and friendly. I came because I heard someone rave about the vegetarian dumplings --they were solid. Quite large and filled with mushrooms, onions, green vegetables and seasoning. I ordered the veggie buns as well, but it's the same filling as the dumplings so no need to order both. I enjoyed both. I also ordered the kung pao tofu which was okay. Some of the tofu pieces were fried too hard and made it difficult to chew. The flavor was spot on. I would return and possibly try a different tofu dish, but it appears that they are better with the meat dishes so I'm not sure if it's the most comfortable option for vegetarians. Nevertheless, I liked my experience overall.

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!

Very good Taipei restaurant in the area. I love the street iron pan chicken with black pepper…read more Remind me of my childhood. All other dishes are authentic. The restaurant is in old style decoration. Service is good. I will be back again.

East Pearl is consistently the best Chinese food in Rockville. From their hearty selection of lunch…read morespecials to the hot tea - it's fantastic food at a reasonable price. My go to foods are Hot & Sour Soup, Singapore Rice Noodles, Sesame Chicken, Buddha's Delight (add chicken), Fried Squid Scallops & Shrimp (ask for a bowl of sweet & sour sauce to go with it), and Kung Pao Shrimp & Chicken. The service is amazing and the food fresh.

This is our Chinese friend's go-to for Chinese food. She always asks for Linda and always orders…read morein her native language. This was from our Christmas/New Years dinner and a feast it was! She ordered the garlic chicken ahead (this is one of a few special dishes that need to be ordered at least a day before you come. It was the favorite of the meal. We also had snow pea shoots, mapo tofu, crispy beef with snow peas and more. Check the photos for the complete list. This place is always buzzing and the service is great. Most of our food was mild, not spicy... may have been ordered that way to accommodate those who don't like heat. Those who like heat put the crispy pepper sauce on the table to use.