Good, consistent, reasonably priced, good variety of items and good quality, for every occasion and…read moretime of day.

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Ambiance was very casual with a welcoming staff. The food…read morewas overall really good. Their Hainanese chicken rice was comforting. The lamb was tasty. All the dishes we ordered were delicious. Will definitely be back.

Shanghai Taste is tucked into a small strip plaza just off I-270 North, but it's a standout for…read moreauthentic Shanghai cuisine. The staff is friendly, the dining room is small and cozy, and it is almost always packed on weekends--so plan accordingly. The xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are excellent and a must-order. We also enjoyed the fried turnip cakes, duck dishes, rice cakes, and other classic Shanghai specialties. It is a convenient, satisfying spot when you are craving comforting Chinese food with bold, traditional flavors. Bonus: Carman's Ice Cream is just a couple of doors down, making it easy to finish the meal with dessert.

I have been looking for some really good fried rice since I moved to MD and finally found some…read more Thanks to fellow Yelpers, I was able to narrow my search. Located near Town Center in Rockville, it's tucked behind the Walgreens in a plaza. I placed a take out order but will say that the restaurant was PACKED! There was a regular menu and a dim sum menu which I could appreciate. I ordered the basics: combo fried rice (chicken and shrimp), vegetable spring rolls, sesame chicken and jasmine rice and egg soup. The rice and super flavorful and worth the 15 min wait. The sesame chicken was great as well. The egg drop soup was overwhelming with eggs, so it was ok. Not bad but I didn't expect so much egg. Also, the spring rolls could have been fried a little harder. Ver crispy on the outside but once I bit into it, the soft texture threw me off. But it was nothing that my air fryer couldn't fix! Overall, service was quick and easy and friendly. There were a few normal patrons that our cashier knew so that was a great sign. I loved the fact that I was able to see their accolades on the walls and there's an open window that allows you to see the food prep, which was neat! Overall I'd give it a 4/5 and will be back!

Everything here is so delicious and fresh. All the food comes out piping hot and I'm never…read moredisappointed! The soup dumplings are a must get. I really enjoyed the dan dan noodles and salt and pepper squid a lot. There are so many options to choose from and you won't be disappointed! My group got there around 2pm on a Sunday and waited about 20-30 minutes for a table. This place stays busy for a while so come prepare to wait a bit.

Love Tibetan Style Cumin Lamb and Chongqing Pepper Chicken. Authentic Chinese restaurant and…read morebeautiful decorations.

The food is extremely flavorful and honestly probably one of the best Chinese restaurants I've been…read moreto in VA. They specifically are excellent at cooking all types of seafood. Fish can very easily be overcooked in Chinese cooking even if the timing is off by 30 secs but they have it down to an art. The interior space is very nice- would be a great date spot- just...remember what spicy food in general does to your stomach and "below" after if you wanna spend time with your date after The one thing I will say is they are definitely short-staffed. The waiters are very nice and helpful but were clearly overwhelmed when we were there. There is free parking for 2 hrs with validation so very easy to park, although the lot was very full when we went. Overall a great experience and would totally go back

I recently moved back to the NoVa after a few years overseas and was looking forward to going back…read moreto Cheng's since it always had really excellent and authentic Szechuan. Sadly, I found out even before ordering that its original owner Louis Cheng recently retired and sold the restaurant to new ownership. The food was so-so but it was definitely not as good as I remember - the boiled fish in was definitely different versus what it was previously. Instead of spicy and fragrant peppercorns in oil, it was a simple sauce and cornstarch, very little heat and pretty generic. The other dishes didn't have the fiery wok taste that they used to and it felt more like an average Chinese food restaurant versus one that's more authentically Szechuan. Not bad food by any means, but less spice and more generic. Maybe it's a decision by new management to make it more mass appealing, but I was sad that it was sold and doesn't feel like the same place.

If you're looking for outstanding Asian food, this place is absolutely worth seeking out. The…read morelocation is a little tucked away, but the food more than makes up for it. The portions are incredibly generous, and every dish we tried was delicious. The drunken noodles were packed with flavor, the fried rice was perfectly cooked, the Tso's chicken was excellent, and the steamed fish was fresh and beautifully prepared. The highlight of the meal was the spectacular tableside Flambé dessert--it was both delicious and a fun experience. The service was exceptional. Our waitress was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. The owners were also warm and welcoming, adding to the wonderful dining experience. And don't skip the beer--it was fantastic! Great food, generous portions, outstanding hospitality, and excellent value. We'll definitely be back.

Excellent dumplings. Honestly a hidden gem. The food is delicious and the service is incredible…read more Ambiance is ok but the food is what matters.

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!

Eggplant with pork was excellent. We ordered the non spicy version. Good service with a smile…read more Clear easy to follow menus. Their salt and pepper prawns were large alright but the breading was too thick. And there wasn't much pepper or chili, just some onion. I wish the breading were thinner and the prawns more flavorful. What a pleasant surprise near the Georgetown Neighborhood Library and the Dumbarton Oaks. Shanghai Lounge may look small but people poured in for lunch, and they had lots of takeout orders.

We visited this restaurant a couple of days ago, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst Chinese…read moredining experiences we've ever had. The food itself was extremely disappointing, but what made the experience even worse was the fact that our order was missing ingredients that were supposed to be part of the dishes. When we questioned why our meal had no vegetables, we were told that they had simply been left out. That's not something we expected, especially given what we ordered. To make matters worse, we were rushed out and told that we needed to leave because the restaurant was closing. What was especially uncomfortable was seeing other customers upstairs who were still eating, ordering food, and being loud. When we asked why they were allowed to stay while we were being asked to leave, the owner told us that they were "special customers." That comment was extremely off-putting and left us feeling as though we were being treated as less important or less welcome. The only positive part of the experience was our waiter, who was polite and pleasant despite the situation. Overall, between the disappointing food, missing ingredients, and the way we were treated at the end of the meal, this was a very unpleasant experience. We certainly expected better and, unfortunately, would not return based on this experience.

Nestled between the usual pizza ever burger joints, Dumpling District offers a delicious…read morealternative. They share their space with a Kung Fu Tea, and thanks to some awkward spacing on their current signage, I thought they were actually a dojo. Once I realised, I went in. This is not a restaurant but a food hall, and it feels like a cafeteria inside. It's a definite "get your food and go" kind of place: the fact that my "for here" order came packed to go helps emphasize that (and, PLEASE, can we consider the amount of single use plastic waste as a result of that? I don't need lids and such....) I ordered the tripe app and rainbow soup dumplings. The tripe was very good, with just a touch of spice. Americans might consider it a medium? The dumplings were surprisingly good and I would rank them with many other good dumpling places. Service was good. Food was delicious. Atmosphere and heavy plastic use leave a little to be desired.

Overall: Not a good value. Ambiance: While there is plenty…read moreof sitting, the place looks more like a takeout place than a restaurant. Service: Poor. The service staff looked totally bored. Not good for business. Food: Well presented, but not great. Parking: Plenty of parking with easy access.

My husband is obsessed with soup dumplings and we search them out and eat them everywhere we go if…read morehe can find them. He wasn't on this trip with me, but, his influence remains so, when I found this in the nearby mall I decided to come give it a try. You order at a self-serve kiosk and choose dine in or take away. Basic inside dining where they call your name and you I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have all the typical soup dumpling sauce options like the red chili flakes and oils - just siracchi They have a large selection of soup dumplings to include pork, veggie, tofu, shrimp and chicken. I chose the zucchini and shrimp and a hot and sour soup for a lighter option for dinner. It actually took a long time for my dumplings and soup to be ready. Like over 10 minutes while others who paid after me got their food. So, I had to go up and ask about my order and then it was ready within about 2 minutes. I saw several others with ramen bowls and if I could go back, I'd have ordered that. Price was around the same by the end and, much better presentation and more food. For food court dumplings and ramen, this was pretty good.

Located in the food court, this place is serving Asian dishes like beef bowls, pho and dim sum…read more Food is pretty good. Definitely above par with other food court dishes in the mall. I like that it had a separate seating area and kiosk ordering. Coming soon are new dishes including Bahn Mi sandwiches.

As soon as you walk in, the aroma, size, atmosphere, and aesthetics are spot-on. My wife said it…read morereminded her of a local spot in Hong Kong. Service was top-notch--water was constantly refilled, and the staff checked on us regularly without ever being overbearing. The salt-and-pepper seafood trio was nicely cooked, flavorful, and had a great crunch. The pea shoots will be a re-order every time we come back. The beef chow fun had the aroma of wok hei, but unfortunately lacked flavor and was the only disappointing dish of the night. They were also out of roast pig. The kids loved the sweet-and-sour chicken. My son called them "fancy chicken nuggets." The sauce had a nice tang without being overly sweet, even though the kids barely touched it. Still on the hunt for a truly smoky beef chow fun, but Full Kee is now our go-to for Cantonese comfort food.

Representing 3rd quarter 2018 in scrapbook series is Full Key Restaurant. I'll honest I rarely eat…read moreChinese food, maybe once or twice a year, but I do as a rare treat. I tried a couple of places in Wheaton in the 3 years I lived here, but the very best was Full Key. I only visited one time on Saturday, July 20, 2018 on a date. It just so happened to be the rainiest July day since 1970 in DC and 5th rainiest day ever in July, 6th after 2022 day had more. I lived a very close walk to this center, and I trudged out in the heavy rain with my biggest umbrella & rain slicker to meet up with my date. Service was prompt and cordial. Wow, this was one of the best Chinese I've had! As for the date, it was great. She was from one of the dating websites. We went on a 2nd date the very next day, but she ghosted me. Then, I came across her again online about 9 months later, and we went out on another date in May 2019. I asked her what happened, and she explained whatever excuse with personal stuff going on or whatever. All 3 of the dates were good, but she had her issues. In summary, in spite of my kind of weird date & such a rainy day going here, I'll need to take my girlfriend here to enjoy the outstanding food if we're ever in Wheaton hopefully under sunnier skies.