I'm so sad I didn't try this sooner! This is what I needed after a long week at work. For one, all…read moreof the food came out super quick and piping hot. Everything was packed with flavor from the seasoning of the wok on the noodles, the salty crispy outside of the pork chop, the fatty juices in the fried steamed buns, the umami in the sui mai, the brightness of the green onion in the fried rice, and the sweetness of the crab in the soup dumpling. It's such a great place to come and share a lot of food with people. I came pretty late (8:30pm) so there was no wait and we were attended to pretty quickly. The inside is very spacious with a ton of seating. Everything just looked clean and professional. Highly recommend this place!

I had heard nothing but great things about Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings so I was excited to give this…read moreplace a try. It is often packed, but if you come during odd hours (early lunch or dinner) you have a good chance of being seated immediately. This restaurant is located inside of Montgomery Mall, the entrance is on the outside of the mall. The menu is extensive and great portions to share as a table. I have tried many dishes here and plan to continue exploring the menu. Some of my favorites are: - Scallion Pancake with Sliced Beef - Cooked to crispy perfection. - Cucumber Salad with Garlic - So simple, but so flavorful. I always order at least two of these when eating with my family. - Beef Stir Fried Udon - My toddlers devour this, great portion size and lots of great flavor. - Creamy Shrimp - Crispy shrimp with just the right amount of sauce. - Soup Dumplings - Large variety on the menu, love that there are so many different flavors to try here. The staff have been consistently great during each of my visits. They are attentive and check on us throughout our meal. The seating can be a little tight so again, if you have a larger party expect a wait because this place can get really packed. Overall, a great family friendly option with lots of delicious menu items to choose from :)

I have been a customer since the restaurant opened years ago. Among all Chinese restaurants serving…read morexiaolongbao (soup dumplings), Shanghai Taste has the best skins (my priority) while Nanxiong or Bob 66 may have the better meat stuffing.

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.

Came in for a weekday lunch and had a quick, easy experience. I ordered the xiao long bao and beef…read morenoodle soup. The XLB were flavorful and juicy, and I really liked the broth in the noodle soup. The soup had plenty of depth, though I thought the amount of beef was a little less generous than expected. My one oddly specific complaint was the metal soup spoon. It heated up quickly with the hot broth and made eating the soup more frustrating than it needed to be. A ceramic spoon would make much more sense. Service was good and fast. Overall, Bob's is a solid Rockville spot when you're craving authentic Chinese food, and probably even better with a few friends so you can order several dishes and share.

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!

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

10/19/2026…read more Tibetan-Style Cumin Lamb -- ORDER IT! Tender, flavorful lamb cooked with generous amounts of onions, red onions, and cilantro. Delicious! Crab & Pork XLB -- The skin was very thick and doughy, but the filling was juicy and flavorful. Really enjoyed the delicious pork and crab juices inside! Chongqing Pepper Chicken -- This dish is usually very salty and intensely fragrant, but this version was neither. The flavors were there, just not bold enough to taste authentic. Stir-Fried Pea Shoots -- ORDER IT! Very tender without being overcooked. Perfectly seasoned and flavorful without being too salty. Old Shanghai Scallion Pancake -- ORDER IT! Very good! Paying by cash gets you 5% discount so take advantage of that if you happen to bring enough cash

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.

I saw this place named on some guy's list of best restaurants in NOVA. We only ordered 4 dishes so…read moreI can't speak for the rest of the menu. But what we did get was pretty darn good (if a bit pricey)! The style is much more authentic, so if you're looking for something like Hunan Cafe (Greenbriar), or that NOVA institution China King, this is different. Is it better? For the most part, yes. (But I still crave that Americanized sweet, spicy, glazey brown sauce that comes in slight variations in so many dishes). I had the hot and sour soup, Szechuan spicy fried eggplant sticks, Taiwanese rice noodles with fried tofu, and the Chengdu twice cooked pork. Everything was excellent, except....the hot and sour soup. Honestly, Hunan Cafe and China King beat the pants off this place's hot and sour soup. Here, it was a bit too sweet. It had some red chilies in it, but I could not detect much white pepper. And it's a vegetarian version, so no small bits of chicken or pork. I'd skip this the next time I order from here. But the other dishes... amazing! The noodles were light-tasting but still delicious. The eggplant was garnished with cilantro, garlic, salt, and red chili sauce. The twice cooked pork was sauteed with sliced leeks and the same red chili sauce. I think that's the fresh, zingy, spice flavor profile I like that can't be found at Americanized Chinese restaurants. Sure, China King has its place and I'll still go back there when I'm close (RIP China King Fair Lakes and Herndon). And admittedly, I go to that awful Panda chain occasionally because I never learn. The unfortunate thing is, I'll more likely go to these places than Cheng's because of the price. The pork dish was $21 and the noodle dish was $19. My total bill came to $60 before tax and tip. If I need to stuff my face with a Chinese umami bomb fast, I'm probably going to the other places for $15-30. I do want to try the rest of the menu at Cheng's, but it's going to be a drawn-out process for the sake of my wallet. I'd be remiss if I didn't include a comment from my dining partner. She compared the quality and taste of the food at Cheng's to Peter Chang's (either Peter Chang's-Herndon, or Mama Chang Fairfax). A high compliment. But she said the value is better at those places' AYCE options than what we got at Cheng's, and I agree. If you've been to none of these places, you have to try them all at least once.

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.

I recently visited Dumpling District, and unfortunately, my experience was a little disappointing…read more The food was okay, nothing particularly memorable, but what really stood out to me was the lack of customer service. When I first walked in, I felt completely ignored, and throughout my visit, there was very little interaction or acknowledgment from the employees. Even a simple greeting or "thank you" would have made a difference. I understand that employees can get busy, but making customers feel welcomed and appreciated is such an important part of the dining experience. I left feeling like my presence wasn't really acknowledged. The food wasn't bad, but the overall experience definitely could have been better. I hope they work on improving their customer service because sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference.

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.

It feels like it's only a matter of time before Dumpling District completely loses its regulars. My…read morefamily and I have been coming here since way back when it was Nanxiang Express. Back then, it was a genuinely high-quality, legit spot for soup dumplings, but recently the standards have slipped noticeably. The overall food quality has definitely dropped off. With Nancianf opening up a location over at Columbia Mall, Dumpling District is in serious trouble--they are definitely going to lose our business, along with a lot of locals who remember how good the food used to be. Soup dumplings are supposed to be the main highlight of this restaurant, but the execution has really gone downhill lately. They seriously need to step up their game and bring back the original quality before people move on for 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.

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.

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.