We decided to get Chinese carryout last night, so I called New Asia in Taneytown to place an order…read more I've been going to this place for years. It's had a number of owners, and the place has never been pretty, but the food has been pretty good. So when I called yesterday, the voice of a toddler answered, and eventually the baby's mother picked up the phone and took my order. "Ten minutes!" she said, and knowing from experience that she'd be calling me if I wasn't there to pick up the food when it was ready, I told her it would be about half an hour before I got there. After what actually was more like 45 minutes, I drove up to the restaurant, noticing that it looked shabbier than usual from the outside. A cop had a car pulled over near the front of the restaurant, so I went past and waited until it was completely clear before taking a u-turn and pulling up in front of the restaurant to get my food. I walked in, and it was dark. All of the lights were off. I heard some scurrying around and then the woman yelled out, "It's almost ready!" and disappeared into the kitchen. Try as I might, I could not smell even a trace of Chinese food or cooking coming from that kitchen. Pretty annoyed that even after 45 minutes my food wasn't ready, and coming to the realization that they were just then starting to cook my order, I took a good look around. What I saw, everywhere I looked, was filth. Dust covered everything, including the Christmas decorations that I know haven't been taken down in years. A thick layer of dust even coated the cash register. After standing there for about five minutes, I decided that I no longer wanted to take home anything that had been made in that restaurant for my family to eat. So I grabbed their order pad and wrote on it, "You need to clean up this place. It's disgusting!" I then yelled out for them to not bother cooking my food, that I was leaving. And I left. As I'm walking out the door, the woman comes running out, yelling at me to come back, saying that my food was ready. I told her that my food was NOT ready, that there was not even a smell of food in that restaurant, and that it was so filthy that I didn't want to eat anything they made. I proceeded to my car, parked out front, still with the cop a few spots behind, with the car he'd pulled over. This is when it turned into a scene from a Seinfeld episode. The husband (the chef, I assume) comes running out of the restaurant, waving his hands at me to stop. By this time, I'm in my car, so I lock the doors and turn on the engine and proceed to get the hell out of there. This doesn't stop him. He comes and stands in front of my car, which I then start driving toward him. Thankfully, he moved out of the way, but then he was beside my car, banging his hands on the roof and window of my car! I'm moving up to the intersection, and the light turns green. There's a truck taking a left, a car swerving around it to go straight (almost hitting me), me trying to get away from the raving lunatic beating on my car, and he's running alongside! Finally, Chinese restaurant man gives up and I get through the intersection. My heart is pounding, and I call my husband to let him know that we're done getting Chinese food from that place! Got gas, went home, and ordered a BLT from the store here in town. Never again! Seriously, people, avoid this hole. It's filthy, and they're crazy!

Man where do I start with this place…read more.. Let me just be blunt about it if you want good food and don't really care how clean the restaurant is then this is your place but if a dirty restaurant bothers you then you better run for your life. I really want to rate this place 5 stars because the food is pretty good for local carryout Chinese, I mean it's not the best but it's above average and the people always seem pretty nice. I absolutely love the food here and when my family wants Chinese this is the place we usually go but their is no way around it the place is a mess. The place is dirty, falling apart, rundown, full of junk and stuff that should have been thrown away years ago, dusty, old. and just down right a mess. To be honest the fact that this place passed health inspection baffles me they must have some really low standards for businesses around here. Oh and did I forget to mention the few times I came here in the winter time the place was almost as cold indoors as it was outdoors and everyone inside was wearing a jacket because they were freezing. A renovation would really do wonders for this place the food is good and the people are nice but the place is just in really bad shape.

TL;DR: Excellent service from a kind, hardworking owner -- and the food is genuinely good. Don't…read morelet the outside fool you; this is a great Chinese takeout spot. I'm writing this to help clear up the negative first impression the exterior might give. The windows only look dirty because they're covered in thick plastic. I drive between Baltimore County and Gettysburg often, and needed Christmas Day takeout. After reading the reviews (better than any in Gettysburg), I called on Christmas Eve to confirm they'd be open -- they were. Their menu is limited, but the prices are reasonable. I called in my order on the road; it took a couple tries to get through, and when I did, the woman let me know it would be a 40-minute wait because they were slammed. She was polite, repeated my order back, and I headed that way. When I arrived, the parking lot was quiet, but once inside I could clearly see how busy they really were from all the foot traffic in and out and lots of bags with each order. The restaurant was clean, and the woman working was warm, apologetic about the wait, and literally running back and forth to help everyone. She double-checked my bags, noticed a missing rice, and rushed to grab it. For three large entrees, egg rolls, and soup, my total was about $45 -- plus she offered a free 2-liter and pointed me to sauces and utensils. By the time I got to my parents' house 20 minutes later, the food was still piping hot. The egg drop soup was exactly what I hoped for, the egg rolls were tasty, and my chicken with broccoli was solid (I added some hot sauce for extra kick). My parents enjoyed their General Tso's -- plenty of sauce, mild-to-medium heat, and tender chicken. I took menus for myself and my parents; it may not be the closest option for them, but it's easily one of the better choices when I'm driving through. Friendly, appreciative service + clean space + good food = I'll absolutely be back.

Very limited menu In fact it is the smallest takeout menu I have ever seen. Service was extremely…read morefriendly. And my Togo order came out fast The place itself looks very run down. Portions for lunch special were nice size. The flavor is a little less than average. And lacking meat and vegetables. Very plain. Unfortunately about half way through my wonton soup I started to get ill. Not sure what that was and I'm not pointing fingers.. but I do not recommend this place. I think it worth the drive. Going somewhere else.

The food at this place use to be great, but the food quality has gone completely downhill over the…read morepast few years. If you order the teriyaki options, they serve it completely dry and if you ask for extra sauce, you get a few drops. You will choke eating this dry food. The customer service was never great, but the new lady working there has never heard of customer service. They have a lot of improvements to make. The prices are getting higher, the food quantity is getting lower, and the overall quality is nonexistent. At this point, I give them the lowest rating available.

Ordered delivery and very expensive and food was gross. Hardly got any food and it had no taste…read more I got moo goo gai pan and it was dry and hardly any chicken and my son got their chicken chow mein and it was basically noodles. We paid 49.00 for that mess and never again. We are from Pottstown, PA and had some of the most delicious duck there. No one has duck here.

My 4 star rating doesn't mean that everything wasn't quite good; it's just that a dining experience…read moremust be genuinely exceptional for me to rate 5. My wife and I had initially intended to dine at a Mexican restaurant which we'd enjoyed in the past several doors down, however learned that they are closed on Sundays. We visited at approximately 3:30pm on an early December Sunday. There were about a half dozen tables occupied and we were seated at the booth of our choice within a minute. The servers were promptly and attentive. We were provided beverages and a bowl of tasty Wonton Crispies which were addictive! For my meal I selected the Szechuan Tofu with steamed rice and a bowl of Wonton Soup which were delicious but could only eat about half of my plated (thus shall enjoy it tomorrow whilst at work for lunch.) A person who was either the manager or owner came by to check on us and provided boxes (including for what remained of our second-floor serving of Wonton Crispies). We were given the check. Prices are reasonable and I'll gladly pay for quality, particularly for something which will traverse my innards. I recommend this highly if you are in the environs of Westminster, MD and fancy Chinese cuisine. Oh, they have what seems to be a full bar, however I didn't notice a buffet setup.

I was told Forbidden City was the best Chinese food in Carroll County. Oh, boy. I hope that is not…read morethe case. I ordered takeout. The egg rolls were greasy. The seafood in the Happy Family was chewy and tough. The vegetables were soggy and overcooked. I suspect they were straight from a can. Very disappointing. My order was ready quickly. I guess that's a plus. And while I didn't eat in, I did pick up my order so I saw the dining room, and it looked nice. Maybe the food is better when you dine in.

Got the farmer Stan meal and it was really good! There were sufficient spices used, but I still…read moretook that MF home and put Sri racha sauce on it ;)

Placed our order on the phone for Hunan Chicken and Shrimp, light on the sauce. Repeated it…read moreseveral times and order was verbally confirmed. Picked it up. Brought it home. Order was General Tso not Hunan Chicken and Shrimp. Called to complain and ask them to redo the order. Was put on hold several times and then told we could pick up the correct order in 20 min. Away we go again...pick it up, bring it home and alas, the order was a too spicy to eat shrimp dish, no chicken...not what was ordered. Very disappointed and will not go there again.

Very early lunch on a Tuesday. They only have takeout. And I don't think they have useable…read morebathrooms. The menu is typically the same has most Chinese restaurants. Prices are rather high all a lot of choices. Flavor was decent. A lot better than the other choice in town. Service was average friendly. I really get in this area around lunchtime. they have been around for years. I'm sure the will be there for a few more.

The food is fresh and hot and i never have to wait. If you're a regular, which I am they get to…read moreknow you. I think it's one of the best I've found in the area.

Unfortunately, the food here is not really that great. Normally, Chinese food is pretty consistent…read more This staff, however, was nice and the food was ready quickly. Also, the place itself is nice and clean, unlike many other Chinese takeouts that I've seen in past. This is the only Chinese takeout option in this area. The meat we had in our entrees tasted like there was some extra filling in it, so you barely even tasted the meat. The rice was extremely bland. We asked for our entree to be at the most spicy level and it seemed to be at the lowest. The vegetables were very fresh and the portion sizes were fine.

Singapore noodles and beef with broccoli were amazing! They are authentic delicious dishes.read more

This is my FAVORITE Asian restaurant anywhere. The service and food is impeccable. The portions…read moreare very generous and made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. The menu is filled with lots of varied choices, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai dishes. And to top it all off, the cost of this delicious food is VERY reasonable. Today, for lunch, I ordered Mongolian Beef, accompanied by hot and sour soup, which was perfectly seasoned and balanced, a spring roll, and rice. I had enough to take home left after consuming enough to be satisfied. I recommend that you make Modern Asia your "go-to" Asian restaurant.

Yesterday was busy, and neither Spousal Unit or I wanted to cook. We decided to order delivery…read morefrom Modern Asia; good choice! SU ordered Kung Pao Shrimp, her "go-to" and every Asian restaurant, and compares each one to China Garden's version. Her verdict: Modern Asia's was "OK", and she told me I could eat the leftovers for my lunch. I did. My verdict was the same: OK, but nothing to write home to Mother about. (My comparison, BTW, is to a restaurant we enjoyed in Ithaca New York that made Kung Pao with peppers that would flay your face from the inside if you dared to eat one. Modern Asia's didn't even tickle, making it a let down). I ordered Seafood Combination Chinese Yellow Curry, a new dish for me. It was yummy. Described as one-pepper spicy on the menu, it had less heat than the Kung Pao, but the curry sauce had layers of flavor. It featured shrimp, scallops, and calmari plus a wonderful mix of peppers, onions, and other veg. All were nicely (crisply) cooked, even taking into account the Door Dash delivery time. I really enjoyed it. Next time I may ask for a bit more heat, but as it is, I hoovered up every morsel. Try it - you'll like it!

I don't usually leave reviews, but after my experience today, I feel compelled to share. I ordered…read moretakeout and was incredibly disappointed with the quality of the food and even more so with the customer service. I ordered the beef and broccoli and received what was essentially a container full of barely cooked broccoli. It was maybe 80% broccoli with hardly any beef to be found. The house noodles, which usually come packed with a variety of meats and shrimp, came with maybe five or six shrimp--no other meat. As for the General Tso's chicken, it was overloaded with broccoli as well, which is not how it's ever come before. I have ordered from here for over 6 years ago. The last time we ordered we were a bit disappointed but not nearly as much as today. When I called about the food, the woman who answered was rude. I was told I was wrong and that's how it has always come which is a lie. They refused to replace or refund. If you want good Chinese food in Gettysburg go to the outlets.

This popular takeout restaurant has fabulous food and friendly service. Everything on the menu is…read morewell made and delicious. We love the General Tso's Chicken, the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce and the dumplings, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Be sure to call at least 30 minutes ahead because this restaurant is deservedly very busy.