Food is delicious and staff zhifei so friendly , bao is so colorful very cute, I like itread more

Highly recommend this spot, first and foremost. The service "ZHI"was great! My service was really…read morenice and the place is clean and the best part is that is connected to the mall. "Montgomery mall" The food was really really good. Wifey and I will be back next time we're back shopping.

This place used to be Nan Xiang Express. We've never eaten at the replacement Dumpling District in…read moreperson, but we've ordered delivery here a couple of times. The rice cakes and the salty sticky rice roll are pretty good. My wife was craving the chicken and broccoli w/ brown sauce. I was not a fan of this dish. The broccoli tasted bitter and the chicken seemed low quality. I wouldn't get this dish again. The noodles with scallion sauce was good. The noodles stuck together and the scallions in the dish were bitter, but the taste was decent. I can't fully score a place based on delivery, but if you're in the mood for Shanghainese cuisine, this place isn't a bad option.

This is a small casual dumpling and cantonese chain that shares space with a tea-house. Look for…read morethe Luna Hall sign along the east side of the Chatham Station Shopping Center strip mall. There's plenty of parking in the lot just outside from the restaurant. Seats around 20 mostly at tables for four, with probably 20 more tables in the attached tea-house next door. We arrived in the early afternoon on a Friday, and there were only two or three other full tables. We ordered from a touch-screen by the register at the back counter. Food was served in take-out containers, and looked fabulous. We asked for plates, and collected up our chopsticks and forks and sauces and napkins by the register. We got the 6-variety "rainbow" soup dumplings, a sticky-rice roll, and a cucumber salad. We got a soda, and it would have been easy to get tea from the attached next-door tea-house. Salad was fresh and flavorful and generous with a bright cilantro dressing. Every dumpling was hot and juicy and tender, with good flavor. We felt that fillings were good, but not extraordinary. The "crab and pork" and "truffles and pork" dumplings were predominantly pork. The sticky-rice roll was dense and lightly flavored, nice with soy and vinegar sauce. And there's more appetizers and cantonese-style dishes available. This place is ultra-casual, almost fast-food in style, and better than fast-food in food flavor and quality.

There are apparently multiple businesses sharing the same space. One is kung fu tea, one is pho…read moredistrict and apparently there is district dumpling. We ordered brisket pho, pork and soup dumplings, and pork pot stickers (dim sum). Food came out piping hot, as it was cooked. Pho was decent. Meat a little dry but not chewy. Too many onions not enough meat though. Pan fried pork dumplings were excellent. Almost like a soup dumpling, with how juicy they are inside. However the pork has grisly bits that couldn't be chewed so that's a star off despite the taste. The soup dumplings had sufficient juice. Not overflowing like, but good enough (saw some complaints about that). The pork soup dumplings had an unusual somewhat sweet broth that wasn't my favorite. Bubble tea we got half sweet, but kids would have preferred full sweet (half sweet wasn't sweet enough they said). Overall would come back for the chicken soup dumplings and pan fried dumplings.

Rainbow soup dumplings Ok, these were a great choice to try…read moreout the menu for the first time. Even with delivery, these maintained their dumpling skin integrity and didn't leak in transit. I'd argue that the skin is a little thick, but I was really impressed by the filling flavors. Because it was delivered, it was not as hot as it probably would be in store - the soup broth was still brothy but a little more thick than it would be if they were hotter. - Shrimp and zucchini - very delicate, light flavor. - Black truffle - oh yum! Really flavorful, rich, and delicious. - Pork and crab meat - woot! This is so tasty! This feels like the traditional soup dumpling. Excellent. - Chicken - if you love a good chicken soup, this is for you. It's got a tiny kick of spice at the end as well. - Pork - I was not enamored of this one. It was...fine...but didn't have the depth of flavors of the others I tried. - Mala - I didn't really taste the mouth-numbing, tingly spice these were supposed to bring, which didn't stop them from being good. I'd probably order the black truffle and the crab and pork again. These definitely hit the spot for a dumpling craving.

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.

After a few days, I was really craving Asian food, and we happened upon this charming spot. The…read morestaff was warm and welcoming, and hearing Mandarin spoken by both the staff and other diners made it feel like we'd found the right place. The food was flavorful, satisfying, and true to what I'm used to. I'd definitely come back--though it is a bit out of the way.

I would give this 3.5 stars if an option*…read more After a late flight the night before, I ordered a massive amount of delivery to fill the void of my refrigerator until I could go grocery shopping after the holiday. I can't comment on the service or ambiance as this food was delivered. The portions were large. I was taken a back since the lo mein and eggplant were lunch portions, and usually you can expect a small serving, but not at this restaurant. Also, the lunch entrees came with a side of soup, which made this an even better deal (both were $13.95). While the food was delivered hot and packaged well, some of the items were great, and some fell flat due to texture issues. I really like the fried crab wontons, lo mein, and hot and sour soup. They hit the spot. I didn't enjoy the Hunan shrimp as the shrimp didn't taste fresh and had an odd texture to it. The eggplant also was overcooked so was somewhat a sloppy, dough like consistency when eating, which was kind of off putting. If returning, I would opt for the lo mein and soup.

Overall, a decent spot. The best dish we got was Hainan Chicken. Super tender, with a delicious…read moresauce. I could eat an entire chicken from this spot easily. I'd recommend avoiding the Shanghai crispy noodles with seafood. It's pretty large, and the amount of seafood you get vs the amount of noodles is a little lopsided. There's also some veggies that I found overpowering as a whole to the dish. It felt a lot like a veggie noodle dish. Everything else was overall decent.

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.

Great service by Hui! The mojito has a refreshing taste. So far we have tried three or four…read morecocktails. Will return for more.

Location requires parking and validation and such…read more Keep track of your license place before leaving your car! You need to do validation through a QR code which is posted on the entrance door. Don't be like me and run back to your car because you can't remember your license plate. The wine glasses are misleading. They only carry beer here. The food is okay. For the price, I think it's priced much higher than comparable places. This place has the interior for a nice date though. It's clean and the ambient lighting works well. But the food quality, you can get elsewhere for a better deal. Service was good when we were here. Not too many people were here for dinner when we came here. But the parking lot was a mess. I personally would recommend the dry pot Cauliflower. That was decimated by the table in a heartbeat.

10 of us (3 families) hit up Lao Sze Chuan in March which coincided with their Peking Duck promo --…read morespend $100, get 1/2 order free ($48 value). We ordered $200+ and were able to score a full order! ($88 value). All the other dishes (listed below) were solid. Plenty of free street parking around the block. Friendly service, clean bathroom. Professional online pics look a lot "fancier" than IRL. Will definitely consider Lao Sze Chuan again if we have a large party in the mood for Chinese food in the Rockville/N Bethesda area. Stir Fried Eggplant w/ String Bean Fried Rice (shrimp) Fried Flat Noodle (beef) Sauteed Peapod Leafs (savory broth) Sweet & Sour Chicken Peking Spare Ribs Mongolian Beef Crispy Shrimp w / Lemon Sauce Mapo Tofu Birthday Pear **1 Whole Peking Duck**

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!

Very attentive service on a Saturday morning. The sound of Chinese pop music plays quietly in the…read morebackground just enough you can still hear the lyrics but also the conversation from nearby tables. The dining area is one room, from what I could see, but very clean. You can see the kitchen where there are stacks of steamer baskets used for the soup basket. Some table had printed drinks menu but we got a handwritten one. All the menus are laminated and you're given a whiteboard marker to mark what you would like to order. We ordered some appetizers/snacks along with soup dumplings and the crispy coconut shrimp balls. Shortly after ordering, the side dishes and appetizers appeared. The dough sticks were a simple beige food for the child who happily munched on it. It's a fried dough sticks that didn't seem too greasy. Each half can still break into two smaller sticks for smaller bites. Traditionally it's paired with soy milk but we had already ordered a lot of food. The cucumber garlic salad was crispy, flavorful, and slightly sweet. Little threads of carrot added a bit of textural difference and color. The garlic provided a small bite without overpowering the fish. It's a kid-friendly dish as long as they are okay with cilantro! This is a must order. The scallion pancake with beef with also a huge hit. It's crispy and flaky (but not crumbly) and it's served with slices of beef, what appeared to be some sweet sauce (hoisin maybe?) and thinly shredded scallions. It was similar to Peking Duck but with a scallion pancake and beef instead of the thin pancake and duck. The thinly shredded scallions add a bit of a kick and freshness that counteracts the oil from the scallion pancake. The coconut-crispy shrimp balls were a huge hit. This dish was whole, headless, fried shrimp tossed in a sweet sauce then dusted with shredded coconut, served with some slices of pineapple. It reminded us a bit of mayo-shrimp dishes but with coconut. An order of the chicken soup dumplings were placed just because most of the soup dumplings contain pork. It was recommended over the other non pork shrimp and zucchini dumplings. They don't seem very hot until you get your first big bite. Took a nibble, drank some of the broth, and then with a bigger bite realized there was still more broth! Ginger, soy sauce, and chili crisp/oil is available on the table, but the juicy soup dumplings were perfect on their own. The steamer of rainbow dumplings was also quickly devoured with the black truffle (pork), mala spicy pork, and shrimp/zucchini being the favorites. Each soup dumplings had its own unique taste. Upon hearing the shrimp/zucchini was liked because it was refreshing, an order of those were also placed. Once they arrived, I had to agree they were very good. They have a different taste and texture and even though I thought the chicken was good, I found myself quickly devouring the steaming soup dumplings. While we ate, our drinks were constantly refilled and we were asked if we needed anything, even ginger slices. With the clean, prompt, service that comes along with delicious foods, we're bound to come back to try the other foods!

Came in on a Saturday night and it was pretty quiet and spacious. We were greeted immediately and…read morewe were able to sit down immediately once entering in the restaurant. The food was so delicious and the portions were quite large. Every bite was flavorful, thankfully I was able to try out my wife's food as well, which was also really good. I will definitely be coming back for more.

Dim sum available everyday. Unsure if the carts is weekend only, but there were carts!!! Prepare…read morefor an authentic experience where the Chinese aunties yell out what they have in each cart. Our ham sui kuk, shrimp dumplings, shumai, black bean spare ribs, and egg tarts came out to 30$.

Located in a strip mall. There is ample parking. Service is fast. We order 6 dishes which…read moreincluded the egg foo young with chicken, pork, and shrimp. Shu Mai, Chinese broccoli, steamed beef balls, steamed rice noodle stuffed with shrimp, and the wrapped sticky rice with shrimp and pork. The egg foo young combo was huge. It came with and egg roll and fried rice. The shumai was large and delicious. Chinese broccoli was served with oyster sauce which was a tad salty when you ate the contracted sauce areas. The steamed noodle with shrimp had a really thick noodle. A little too much noodle to shrimp ratio. All this was $54.16 + tip.