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    The local in Montgomery mall
    Stephen T.

    The Famous Chef Thomas stopped in the mall wanting only a small snack, nothing serious, just a brief interruption to the day. What he found instead was a pleasant first experience with dumplings and a bun, both of which proved to be quite delicious. The dumplings had the kind of immediate appeal that makes one pause and take notice, and the bun complemented them well. Just as important, the worker was exceptionally kind and helpful, taking the time to explain what the foods were with patience and courtesy. Good food is one thing. Good service alongside it is what leaves the stronger impression.

    Dan Dan noodles
    Kathryn J.

    Who gave an Asian place in the food court the right to be this good? The food was incredible! I ordered the Dan Dan noodles and just wow! Some of the best I've had in the whole DMV. They were cooked to order so I had to wait a few minutes but it was worth it! Fresh noodles, fresh ingredients, and so tasty! I'll be back!

    Peanut noodles and dumplings
    Kyle L.

    I went to Dumpling ForLife the first weekend they went open, but they didn't have a Yelp page yet. I'm glad to see they're still standing a few months in because it can be hard maintaining a stand at the mall. There are FOUR Asian fast food places right next to this place, but they're able to stand out by offering fresh, handmade noodles and dumplings! I've had their Dan Dan noodles, peanut noodles, and a variety of their fried and steamed dumplings. The noodles are very generous portions. The peanut noodles didn't keep super well, but I think it's because the noodles just got soggy sitting in the sauce. When eaten fresh, though, they're really good! I also enjoy their dumplings and sweet soy sauce. I hope they continue to thrive at their new location.

    Pork, teriyaki chicken, vegetable dumplings
    Alice L.

    Food: overall great dumplings; veggie ones felt like a different thinner dough and all of them were falling apart making them hard to dip Service: fast and friendly! Great for a quick bite at the mall.

    Left: pork and shrimp dumpling, right: pork buns
    Kimberly S.

    Making a soft launch in Westfield Montgomery Mall, Dumpling ForLife caught my eye. As a lover of dumplings, I'm always ready to try a new dumpling place. Service was fast and friendly, counter was clean, and the dumplings were great! I ordered the combo pork buns and dumplings with the pork and shrimp dumplings. Everything was the perfect, ready to eat temperature with the right amount of juices in the pork and shrimp dumplings. Full of enough flavor that I almost didn't want to use my ginger soy sauce (which I personally love to use). Since this is their soft launch, they said they are trying to keep things low-key, but I hope they flourish here in the mall where a lot of places tend to stru

    Ann C.

    Solid offerings for a very reasonable price. Staff are incredibly friendly! Definitely now a go-to staple in the Westfields Mall food court.

    Pan Fried Pork Buns
    Richard C.

    This is my go-to place for awesome dumplings in the Rockville/Bethesda area. Many other places are too greasy for their pan fried dumplings. This place makes it perfect! With many flavors to choose from, they're all tasty. I love their pan fried pork buns! You gotta try these, they're delicious. Their prices are very reasonable too.

    spicy wonton soup + noodles, pan fried chicken dumplings
    Lucy K.

    So delicious and reasonably priced! The employees are so nice as well :-) Overall a great experience!

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    The chicken noodle soup was very bad, tastes like chicken water, no flavor, really disappointing!

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    Very unexpected pleasant surprise in a mall food court. The food was affordable and tasty. The two ladies were very nice and helpful

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    Westfield Montgomery

    Westfield Montgomery

    3.5
    (265 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$
    Established in 1968
    Luxury

    I'm going to be honest, I had no idea there was a mall in this highway triangle. I thought the…read morespace between where I-270 and I-495 met had nothing in it. I've only seen the area from the highways that are tree lined. I am quite amazed by how out of touch I was for this area. This mall is quite expansive. The one thing I love about the DMV area is that the malls are still thriving. Not to the point where every single store is filled, but no where near dead mall territory. I had some time to kill before I had to head back home and wanting to pick up some items. Parking here had me. I wasn't sure where would be the best place to park. I ended up in the outdoor lots and didn't even want to mess with the parking structure. As a note, early here means you will encounter a slew of parents with their children in tow. Be careful and mindful in the parking lot as they will be everywhere. The mall had a bit of everything in here. The typical anchors and national chains you would expect to find in a mall. Food court area was jammed with eateries and customers. I opted to not eat here. Would definitely come back. Especially on a lazy day. Good people watching, enough stores to grab whatever you might be thinking of getting, and ample parking.

    11.22.25 Love their…read moreholiday decorations which make for great photo opps. Also I appreciate that they have an abundance of seating areas throughout the mall. Unlike my local mall in Howard County, they have nicer, reputable retailers. It is currently my favorite mall in Maryland.

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    Pollo Campero

    Pollo Campero

    3.3
    (3 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Tasty Fried Chicken & Friendly Service. Today I joined my…read morefriend to try the fried chicken. After my friend last week raved about how good the roasted grilled chicken is. Pollo Campero recently on in the Food Court @ Montgomery Mall. Specializing in "fried" chicken & what they call "roasted grilled" chicken (combining both methods in preparation). A variety of sides are available & chicken nuggets. Mexican & Caribbean fountain drinks also on the menu. " Jamaican." a fruity, red hibiscus tea drink, "Mango" a mango tropical fruity drink & Horchata a cinnamon, rice, dairy drink. I ordered the (2) pieces-fried" chicken/dark meat w/fries. Served w/dinner or tortilla. I got the dinner roll. Didn't eat it-too full after the chicken. The fried chicken has a tasty good flavor, tender & juicy. It has the taste/texture of a crispy seasoned coating not a traditionally crispy crust. Tasty fries. The chicken pieces not very big but a satisfying meal just the same. I tried the "Jamaican" hibiscus tea drink-fruity & refreshing. My friend got the chicken nuggets this time. She enjoyed her meal. Friendly customer service. See photos.

    This place does it every time. The food is fantastic, the drinks are amazing and their energy is…read moreloving. It feels like coming back to mamas house for a home-cooked meal. They take care of every customer like it's most important customer.

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    (2) pieces fried chicken/fries
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    Shake Shack Westfield Montgomery Mall

    Shake Shack Westfield Montgomery Mall

    3.0
    (3 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Flavor: Nicely seasoned (salted) burger with crispy edges - good stuff. Crinkle cut fries were…read morefresh - crispy & slightly salted on the outside, soft inside. Tomato was a little soft/sour. Presentation: Typical bagged arrangement since it's a food court and only doing to-go (there are signs letting you know) Disappointed in the smashed bun, but it did its job. Service: Friendly pickup. Ordered via the self-order screen since it was open. Seating: It's a large food court, plenty of seating even when busy. Friendly: yep! Drinks: soft drinks, tea, lemonade, shakes ... all good stuff, but little expensive. Diet Coke flavor slightly off, but ok. Cost: Way too much ... $18 for burger, fries, small drink. Just a single cheeseburger. Pretty costly to be paying $20 for a combo that should be ~$12 Parking: Mall parking ... lots of spaces & free Vegan / Vegetarian: Some vegetarian options, but other food options in the court will be better for vegetarian/ vegan options.

    Shake shack has been around for a while and while it is more expensive than other options, the…read morequality is good. I liked this place as it seems larger and can cater to a larger crowd and can pump out food faster than other branches. They have three ordering stations and a person that can order too. I would say this set up is meant for fast production. It's inside a mall so it was well planned. The inside kitchen area looks clean. I wonder if they are new here. But, one thing is for sure, the food is good. You can't go wrong with this fast food choice.

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    ShackBurger + crinkle cut fries ... eaten lol
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    Panda Express

    Panda Express

    2.7
    (55 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    This Panda Express is located in the Montgomery Mall's food court, which has several food options…read more My experience was pretty much the same as previous experiences at other Panda Express locations. I think Panda Express is one of those chains where the food taste exactly the same everywhere. I will say this location does not have as large of a variety of menu options compared to other locations. I guess this makes sense since the Panda Express in the food court is a mini version of a fully brick and mortar location. During my recent visit, I wanted to try a new entree; however, I was a bit disappointment to learn that this location does not provide free samples. I thought this was a bit odd because the fully brick and mortar locations let customers sample food as long as they are in the process of purchasing. Also, several of the other restaurant in the food court offer free samples. That said, the lack of samples did not negatively impact my experience because I went with my standard go-to szechuan beef and orange chicken entrees. Overall, I thought the food and prices were fine relative to the other Panda Express locations in the area and other restaurants in the food court. My big plate was about $11 and included two entrees and rice or noodles. I thought the entree portions were fine, but they will really load you up on rice. You'll definately will have enough rice for your meal....and a meal or two after (if you decide to save the remaining rice).

    This is the Panda Express in the Montgomery Mall's food court. While Panda Express is fairly…read moreconsistent, this trip was notable due to a couple factors. This location was closing at 7. The kitchen closed 30 minutes earlier. We showed up around 6:45 and waited in line a bit but the selection of dishes to purchase was extremely sparse. The normal 15-20 options were cut down to just 4-5, and they were out of rice completely. On the other hand, because they were closing down, I feel like we were served heavier portions which I was all for. The dishes I specifically wanted were still available so I was pleased with my experience. Numerous others though were confused at what was happening, and there was a seriously lack of communication happening with the line and new guests. Many of which lined up only to realize after wasting 10-15 minutes that there was no more food coming.

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    Chuan Tian Xia

    Chuan Tian Xia

    4.4
    (64 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    This is a short review based on my first (but definitely not last!) visit. Will update in the…read morefuture. Was heading home from airport after a long flight. Was feeling hangry because I had planned on stopping at Hard Times for a bowl of chili -and found out they were closed on Mondays. So, pretty much pulled a name out of a hat and would up at Chuan Tian Xia because, well, Szechuan cooking uses chiles, no? Yesssss! I ordered Signature Dumplings and a bowl of Beijing-style Beijing-style Zhajiang Noodles. The dumplings were outstanding: a mix of shrimp, pork, and chive that were plump, juicy, fragrant with the herbaceous flavor of chives. The accompanying sauce was not too sweet, not too hot, just right as a complement to the dumplings. Yowza. I was a happy camper... ...and then I dug into my noodles. Double yowza! Thick wheat noodles topped with a rich sauce made from (I think) fermented soybean paste and braised pork belly, garnished with cucumbers. The portion was way to big for me to eat after my flight, but I really, really enjoyed it (and the remaining dumplings) for lunch today. Did I say yowza? I'm an adventurous eater so the menu's less Americanized items were what I would have ordered given more time (like Maoxuewang: can you say "pig's tongue, spam, pork intestine, and beef tripe"? Protein is protein, baby!). Just means I need to come back, and I will, as quickly as I can.

    This is authentic, deliciously made Sichuan cuisine. If you're looking for the Chinese American…read morefood experience, which I'm not knocking, this isn't it. The food is wonderful and well presented. The decor, however, which suited its original hot pot requirements, needs updating. If you're just focused on good Chinese food the way Chinese people eat it, this place deserves your business!

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    Fish with Hot Chili Oil 水煮活鱼(徹鱼/龙利鱼)
    Fish with Hot Chili Oil 水煮活鱼(徹鱼/龙利鱼)
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