Great location! I've been coming here since I was a kid for their wonton noodle soup and their fried rice and now on my visit back to the area again, it's just as good. It holds up even after a recent trip to Hong Kong! Service can be hit or miss depending on who is working that day but the server on my last visit was very attentive and sweet. read more

Full Key Restaurant - Roast pork noodle soup with vegetables - Chinese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

Full key probably has one of the best woonton soup around. I got duck meat and veggies added to the wonton soup. The weather has been really cold lately and this soup dish definitely hits the spot. Yummy in my tummy! read more

Full Key Restaurant - Wonton soup with duck and veggies - Chinese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

Been here way too many times to count. Figured it's time for me to write a review. When my dad came to visit from California last month, he specifically wanted to come back to this restaurant (mostly for the roast duck). This is what we ordered during my last visit here: Roast duck: This is a must-have! Crispy skin and tender. The half duck option was good enough for our table of 3. Garlic fried crispy shrimp: Garlicy crunchy shrimpy tastiness. recommend! Watercress with garlic: A little less crunchy than i prefer, but still good. Also is a delish way to incorporate vegetables into dinner somehow. Seafood panfried noodles: Bland unfortunately. I keep getting it in hopes that it'll be good, since everything else is delish, but it's just lacking flavor. This should be a reminder to myself to not get it next time lol. Service was also good. We were about to order a full duck, but our waitress advised us to start with the half. I'm glad she did because we were stuffed by the end of dinner. I feel like similar places wouldn't care. Overall, a consistently good place with amazing roast duck! read more

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Great good and service. Excellent just like food in southern China! Recommend highly

Pre-pandemic, I have always really liked this Full Key for their shrimp wonton soup (which is the best I'd ever tasted), roast duck, Chinese broccoli, garlic eggplant, and other dishes. Today I was in the area and popped in on a whim to possibly get some carryout---and half their staff did not have masks on. Even a guy working in the back/kitchen! I know people don't seem to give a shit any more about Covid, but I do, and I'd reaaaaalllly like food service staff to be wearing masks. I left without ordering anything because it was just too depressing. read more

Great food, friendly staff and great service. A great local business in Wheaton. Loved the Pork Lo Mein and General Tso's chicken.

I called once they hang up after saying we're too busy ! How rude ! The food is good but one time I came the shrimps were spoiled ! I haven't been back in 2 years I found China Gourmet down the street much better . Learn to stop being RUDE to customers . read more

Had not eaten here since before the virus.we went there again tonightand had great food And service I had the Peking DUCK in am no expert on it but it was the best I ever had For the first time I ate both the skin and fat read more

We've eaten at Full Kee in DC and Falls Chirch and love them. We thought the one in Wheaton would also be good. We arrive at about 1:45pm on a Sunday. We ordered noodle soups. Waited 25 minutes before the soup arrived. Definitely not the same taste as other Full Kee places. A big sign says whole roast duck $30.95. Cool! Ordered one to go. When we got the bill , the duck was $32.95. Hot Tea for 2 that we never ordered was about $4.75. We asked the lady boss about the discrepancy in the price for the duck and she said she is too busy to change the price on her white board. She pointed to a small piece of paper hung at the cash register 10 feet away with writing in Chinese about the price change. OK! She said that she can take the roast duck out, if we aren't happy. I said $2 isn't a big deal but the principle is. Well, let me tell you, the roast duck was less than mediocre. We should have taken the duck out. Not impressed with the lack of integrity of this place. The duck was cut up with neck and head missing. That is not cool! All that would be used in their soup stock, probably. For mediocre dishes, long wait time and false advertising, we won't be coming back. read more

Before EP opened up on the pike, this was our family's to-go restaurant for Chinese food. I love their roast pork noodle soup with added veggies. The soup is flavorful and the noodles are cooked al dente. Pair the noodle soup with some Chinese dough bread (youtiao) and you have a delicious and filling meal. Carbs on carbs for the win! My mom and brother also loves their duck with rice dish. I think what makes this dish stand out is their special duck sauce. Our favorite and what we think is the best duck sauce around the area. If you come later on weekends, their duck sell out. So I would call ahead to make sure. Besides these two dishes, the rest are OK. The location is a bit out of the way from where I live so I would only trek out if I'm really craving their noodle soup. Otherwise, the other dishes can be found done better elsewhere. Parking in front of Full Key is very limited and can be a pain. However, there is extra parking behind the building. read more

Full Key Restaurant - Roast pork noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

A legit Cantonese restaurant in the area that I've been going to for over 2 decades! This place is one of my favorites. Keep in mind, it's not a fancy but as Chinese food should not be but it taste amazing. I would always come here for some good comfort food and would bring back memories of home. Try the pan fried noodles or the wontons, or cha sui (pork), beef chow fen. The list goes on and on. This is a winner on my list of recommendations!! read more

Full Key Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

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Came here after reading the reviews. Restaurant is part of a small strip mall. The size of restaurant is a bit small than expected but the inside decor looks decent. Ordered clams in black bean sauce, water spinach with garlic, 3 meats(chicken, pork, duck), seafood pan fried noodles. All the foods were very delicious. The only complaint I have is that in our pan fried noodles, there were some burnt noodles in them. And when I mean burnt, it was some pieces of burnt black noodles. The employees seemed bored and there was one man that yawned so loud. And another waitress was literally sleeping at one of the empty table. read more

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Pricey food and poor customer service. Rude staff. We came here on a weekend evening. The place has plenty of parking and it's one of many restaurant in the silver spring area. First of all, food here is a bit expensive compared to other Chinese restaurants. I heard from others not to order their duck with rice. The duck is very small and filled with bones. Meaning, you won't get much quality meat with your order. Their congee is okay if you order with preserved egg. The peppered beef and pan fried noodles are great. Customer service here is terrible. We weren't given water until late in the service. The staff here will shake their head when you asked them for something. For a table of 5, we asked for extra napkins. The waitress give us 2 individual napkins. Come on now!! Also, the staff here kept touching my nieces face without asking which made us feel very uncomfortable. I would advise others to check out the other Chinese restaurant within the Wheaton area. read more

I always enjoy coming to Full Key for tasty Hong Kong style fare when I'm in the area. The staff are friendly and service is efficient. My favorites to get include the roast pork noodle soup, wonton noodle soup, and beef chow fun. read more

I've been coming to Full Key since I was a kid and they first opened. I'm in my 30's now, living 30 minutes away, and still make the trip down here whenever I can to get takeout (or dine in before covid). It is without a doubt one of the best restaurants in the area, not just for authentic Chinese food, but food in general. If I had to advocate for one dish, the spicy salted fried squid is my go to. Close your eyes and drop your finger anywhere on the menu and I promise you'll get something delicious. read more

So.... why did I give them 2 stars and not 1? Simple answer is: I already knew their reputation for slow service, inattentive attitude and somewhat rudeness. So, knowing this full well but still coming to eat here, that's on me. The food was very good though. I ordered the wanton soup for appetizer and the Kung Pau Chicken. They were excellent in taste, but again their inattention failed to give me the extra peppers I specificities requested, and knowing I'm a messy eater (no, I don't throw my food into my mouth like I'm trying to get it all down as quick as I can), I asked for extra napkins... then I asked again ... and again!! After incessant bugging them for the dragging napkins, the server finally gave me...wait for it... one napkin!! One! So ... eat here if you don't care for rude and inattentive service but good food. As for me, I came here 5 years ago, and again today, so I figure five more years maybe will bring me new servers... hope springs eternal! Good luck. read more

4.25 stars. This reminded me of being back in China a little. Pretty authentic when I went, but that was years ago. Big portions, decent customer service, and food comes quickly. I would recommend if you can make it out to Wheaton. read more

After wandering all over the DC area and eating at more Cantonese restaurants than I care to count, Full Key, a tried and true favorite of mine, might very well be a champ that I cannot dethrone. What really stands out at Full Key is its overall consistency. Almost everything is prepared well (some very well); and, having eaten there on many occasions now, I do not know of any dishes that are outright failures. What flaws that do exist are never egregious and can invariably be overlooked or ignored. On my most recent visit, with a group of people and an array of taste preferences to appease, the wonton noodle soup with beef brisket, the wonton soup Cantonese style, the shrimp with egg on rice, the beef chow fun with gravy, the beef chow fun dry style, the beef chow mein Cantonese style, the soy sauce chicken, the roast pork, and the Singapore rice noodles were all prepared skillfully. In this eclectic mix of orders, the beef chow mein stood out for its sinfully crisp egg noodles; the Singapore rice noodles (albeit an Americanized item) stood out for its rich curry flavor; the beef chow fun dry style stood out for its generous helping of tender beef (which was charred on the edges) and for its exceedingly dry execution and wok hei (which was not terribly pronounced but present nonetheless), and the roast pork for being moist and deliciously tender and charred as well (when roast pork at most places is usually unremarkable if not downright dry, artificial, and unappetizing). However, what really stood out from the pack was the roast duck. I've heard many people rave about the roast duck here; and, after having it again myself, I see what the noise has been all about all along. At Full Key, the chefs have perfected the fine art of making the skin very crispy. The skin is rendered as thin as paper and brittle; and, consequently, it snaps when bitten into (with a textbook texture right out of a culinary school laboratory). On one hand, the meat itself is a bit "cooler" than it should be (a smidgen under room temperature); but, on the other hand, at least, the chefs do not "nuke" the duck. Also, while the duck is flavorful, the flavor is not outright robust; and, in fact, it could benefit from a heartier spice rub (a tad more hoisin sauce and a hint of star anise wouldn't hurt). However, taken in total, the roast duck, is definitely a winner. Let's not split hairs. No, Full Key will not be the restaurant of choice for everyone. Unlike most Cantonese restaurants, it does not have live seafood; and, customers will not see aquariums (with the usual tilapia and lobsters swimming in their respective tanks). But, who cares anyway. Tilapia, in my opinion (whether live or frozen), just isn't a very tasty fish. And, secondly, the menu at Full Key is admittedly very basic (focusing mostly on Cantonese comfort foods with a few daily specials, comprising mostly of casseroles, that are written on the wall). Yes, Full Key does only a few things, but it does them well; and, as a recipe for success, that's not a bad business model at all. read more

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One of my fav Cantonese spots in the DMV. I have been coming here for over 20 years. Food and service is always consistent. Don't expect to pay more than $20 for an entree. Food comes out in less than 15 minutes and there are plenty of waitresses that can serve you. I always come here for the Won Ton/ Duck noodle soup, Seafood pan fried noodle, Beef Chow Fun, Spicy Eggplant, Chinese watercress in garlic sauce, Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce. Only down side with this place is parking in the front can be very tight. If you see a line of cars its best to park in the back. This place is always open late! read more

Full Key Restaurant - Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce - Chinese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

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I met up with a few friends it was my first time at Full Key. I probably drove past it a million times going to the surrounding restaurants and kept telling myself I would visit Full Key one day. That night the roasted duck/chicken/pork were all out. We were very disappointed but we decided to order other dishes to try. Congee with lean shredded pork and preserved eggs: By far the best congee I tasted in the US. The rice cooked in an amazing broth, the meat was perfectly lean and the egg combination was heavenly. Here's how skilful they were - there was room for soy sauce it was not salty like other restaurants. Fried bread: It went with the congee freshly fried it was a perfect side dish. Spicy manila clams with black bean sauce: The clams were perfectly balanced with the black beans the sauce was so superb I used it on everything even when I was eating leftovers I couldn't help drizzling the sweet and savory (I really meant Umami) sauce on rice. Salt and pepper pork chops: The lightly coated chops had a nice crust with hints of salt and pepper it was another balanced dish that was not too oily even though it was deep fried. Water spinach: As collard greens was a comfort food for the Southerners this was my comfort food and it's actually greens! It was flash fried with garlic so simple but well-executed. Seafood & tofu claypot: Another classic dish though growing up I was not particularly into this dish it was cooked very nicely I got a taste of the char siu which was very delicious. Small and simple restaurant with a team of casual and friendly staff. I enjoyed eating there. I hope they have the roasted duck/chicken/char siu next time I visit. Definitely going back! read more

There's a ton of Cantonese restaurants in this area - a good thing because there's competition, reasonable prices, and delicious meals. We were almost going to go to Paul Kee, but I noticed a Yelp review that said they had a bug problem. I was too scared to search this one... you try! We were here on a Saturday night - arrived at 6pm, grabbed the last table of 4 before the next wave of diners arrived. It's crowded and popular. I wanted to try the 3-meats platter (pork, duck, chicken) that they had, but unfortunately, they were completely out of everything but chicken. Lesson? Meats are popular and run out. Here was our course: - soy sauce chicken (...ok) - beef brisket (... ok, skip it) - vegetables (replacement for pork/duck. Typical chinese vegetables) - cod w/black pepper sauce (RECOMMENDED! Market price was $22 that day. Totally worth it) - seafood noodles (this one was good!) So two hits, mostly misses. And unlike any other Chinese restaurant I've been to, rice is charged by the bowl. Next time we're here, I'm definitely getting the 3-meats platter if they have it. -- PHOTO: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/full-key-restaurant-wheaton?select=MTnxCQS9gqtUUxeUgJndzQ#MTnxCQS9gqtUUxeUgJndzQ read more

Full Key Restaurant - Soy Sauce Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

Unlike Paul Kee Full Kee is place for Hong Kong Style noodles, noodle soups, congee, and rice dishes. This is like Hong Kong's version of dinner diner food. I know I can always count on my wonton noodle soup, beef brisket on rice, or congee to be quality. They have an open kitchen in the front where the cook makes the noodle soups and congee. Depending on what time you go they have the days roast hanging inside the restaurant's window displays. It's a relatively small restaurant so there aren't really bus boys who pour your water or anything like that. Most of the work is done by the owner and the waitresses. There's one lady who's been there as a waitress for years. She has short bobbish hair and I suspect she is the one that some have called grouchy. I don't think I've ever experienced first hand how she can be grouchy, but on the cotrary I find her refreshing. In fact one reason why I might choose Full Kee over Paul Kee which has the better tasting food is because of the consistently good service I've experienced here. The new owner has done a pretty good job adding some culturally appropriate decor. I don't find it to be too tacky and it's nice that someone is moving away from the once sparse and faded walls. The pagoda around the counter has always been there, but that's nice too. As for entrees and stir frieds, I've found them to be a little bland, but not too bland. I usually like a lot of flavor, but I know folks who don't like their food with a lot of sodium so this is good. On one occasion I ordered a traditional Hong Kong stir fry noodle dish which was not on the menu. It came out pretty tasty, so know that you can always make requests if items are not on the menu. The dish I ordered was Beef Ho Fun with a black bean sauce, but my favorite things to get here are the Beef Brisket on rice, Beef Brisket Wonton Noodle Soup, and Squid with peanuts congee (in Chinese they call it Teng Jai Jook, which means boat congee). Some random things to know: They don't have dim sum There is additional parking in the back They are in the same shopping center as CVS, a kosher market, a Pho joint, an Asian Market, and a liquor store. read more

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Great Canto Chinese food. Excellent, friendly service! Triple Combo: BBQ pork, soy sauce chicken, roast duck 5/5 - great deal to get these three meats all on one plate! Very tender and flavorful with the soy sauce and fat from meats Salt and Pepper fried pork 4/5 - fried nicely, but lacked some of the seasoning Baby clams in black bean sauce 4/5 - clams cooked perfectly, but did not have enough sauce Cod fish and bean curd casserole 4/5 - great combination of fish and tofu. Wish they deboned the fish though Service 5/5 - the waitstaff has become well acquainted with my family over the years at another local Chinese place, and they have clearly brought their friendly good hearted nature here with them. read more

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Food is taste great. Service is so so. We ordered three meat combo (pork, duck, chicken) but got duck and chicken only... Your bill is written in Chinese so good luck with finding out what they wrote. Good thing is most items in menu are fairly priced. Overall, I would visit this restaurant again. read more

Full Key Restaurant - Family Lunch - Chinese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

I heart congee! Every time I'm in NYC, I have to go to Chinatown to get some at Big Wong King's or Big Wing Wong's. So, when I found out that Full Key had a selection on their menu, I had to come by to try it. In general, I personally love the sliced chicken congee; the broth is flavorful, tender chicken pieces, and the thinly-sliced ginger does it for me. The rendition here at Full Key is decent and warms the body, just a slight touch more watery than NYC Chinatown's version. SX always gets the pork and preserved egg congee. Here, the pieces are large, not finely minced as some other places do it. The you tao (or fried bread sticks/crullers) are cut into smaller pieces. Crispy and delicate, but not overly greasy; the perfect accompaniment to congee. The wonton noodle soup is good. It's really about the wontons, chock full of shrimp and pork. We also ordered a fried rice to go (young chow fried rice); full of various ingredients, except it had pieces of green peppers, which I wasn't a really big fan of. Full Key is an old school Cantonese establishment. It does your roasted duck, pork, soy sauce chicken chopping with a large cleaver, wonton soups, congee, and other typical Cantonese-style dishes well. You may get a small side of saucy attitude (one server remarked at our order of 2 congees and noodle soup, but if I'm going to drive like an hour to get here... I'm going to eat my heart out and also order a bunch of take-out at the same time), but the service in general is quite friendly, fluent in English, and remembers regulars. read more

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The food at this restaurant is good, that is, if you can get to eat it. We saw a mouse running around, specially ordered roast pork not saved for us, language barrier, grumpy servers, unbending rules so as not to properly treat customers, rude on phone, not one smile from staff, grim, run down, unclean surroundings. Brought own club soda. Basically, a miserable experience. There is a nice Vietnamese place 2 doors down, go there. read more

I love Full Key Restaurant.... every time that I visit my old stomping grounds, I make a point of coming here.... I usually get their "3 meat combo" of duck, chicken and pork but the owner informed me that they no longer serve all three together, and also if I wanted the duck I would have to call ahead... seems to be common procedure nowadays both in DC and San Jose.... if you want ambiance this would probably not be your place but the food is excellent so a little "kitch" is easily overlooked. One of my "boomerang restaurants" :-) read more

Decor was nice, very asian. Quietest asian restaurant I've been in. Food is overhyped. It's good but not that good. Overall everything was decent except the special spiced pork chop. It tasted like very odd sweet and sour pork. There was only one waitress. She did her job but not friendly or helpful. Beware that they do demand tip at the end if they don't think it's enough, which defeats the general system of tipping. I don't believe restaurants should demand a certain amount of tip. If that's the case, they should just include it in the bill. Kills the happy mood. read more

NONE of the employees/owners were wearing their masks. The woman put hers on once I got up to the counter but then took it off again and the cook was sitting in the dining room without his mask on. Even worse, when he went to the back to cook he kept the mask off and when he brought the OPEN container of cooked food to the counter he still didn't have his mask on!! Right now MoCo is on a no dine in restriction because of Covid. If I hadn't of already paid, I would have walked out. Right now I'm worried about eating the food. So...the food was AWFUL! The spring roll had a thick skin and the filling was complete mush. The chicken with cashews had a very thick brown gravy which rancid tasting. read more

Full Key Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

When you keep thinking about a certain dish and plotting some sort of excuse to travel to down the Beltway towards Wheaton--rush hour or not--who cares, you know you've hit the jackpot. Ambiance/Service: very homey and comfortable and the glass case holding the infamous DUCK was right there on the wall facing the dining room. We made reservations and when we arrived, the staff had already moved the chairs/tables in place for our group. Overall, they were very accommodating and pleasant. I'm not a duck person, so I will review the non-duck dishes we ordered: 1. Tung Chai Stirfry (this is basically the seasonal green they had in season, otherwise known as kong xin cai, or chinese watercress, on choy, etc): wow, it was stir-fried to perfection. The texture was moist and oily, such that the leaves were still tender and green, and the stems were not too crunchy. The flavor of garlic permeated through completely. One of the best kong xin cai experiences I've had in a while. I got the feeling that they cut the leaves/stems to better fit into a mouth. 2. Black Pepper Shrimp and Scallops: so the scallops, I was told, were the large ones...however, they didn't feel that large after all, although slightly bigger than the quarter-sized ones. The shrimp, however, was HUGE, properly de-veined and curled up into a nice, large, ball. The texture was semi-firm, yet meaty, without being too fishy. This is the kind of shrimp I would always want to have. It's couched in iceberg lettuce, served in a stone bowl. 3. Lotus Root: don't be fooled by the simple name. I wasn't sure what to expect--I only knew that I grew up eating lotus root with pork and turnip soup at home so I was used to it. But Full Key stir-fried it into other mixed vegetables and sprouts (shitake mushroom, carrots, green beans, bamboo shoots, straw mushrooms, etc) and it was so good. If you've never had, try it--it's not too exotic and is quite neutral by itself. People who are looking to try something "different" or "authentic" but not up for weird meat parts--this should satisfy. 4. Beef Chow Fun: excellent--in other places I've had the beef taste gamey or the noodles stick together too much, etc. It was just well done, perfect proportion of beef, noodles, sprouts, and other trimmings. My friend who doesn't do exotic asian food liked this dish. 5. Yushiang Eggplant: I would say, I've had better eggplant elsewhere. I wasn't too impressed because I couldn't see any greens in this dish. Personally, I think eggplant is better off with some basil or something. 6. Wonton Soup: be prepared for a very deep, rich broth. It's very, very flavorful, more so than other good ones I've had. If you like the familiar taste of white pepper, you may need to add some yourself as it's not a dominant flavor in this broth. It actually seemed to have a bit more of a shrimp flavor. The wontons were amazing; I loved the longer ones with pork, shrimp, and wood ear mushrooms (mu-er). I would totally come back and am already planning to do that tonight :) Gotta return before tung chai season is over! read more

Ok so only had a few things here and they weren't bad. Since I am not from this area, I wouldn't make a special trip back... there are other places in the area I would rather go... So had the roasted duck noodle soup with added wontons. The broth was good and the duck was also good. So I would get this one again. Had the sizzling pot with assorted meats. It was ok. Not my favorite. Not a lot of meat. Not sure what the hype was about... also had the spicy eggplant. Not bad. A lot of food. Not that spicy at all... would need to add a lot of chili oil... would not get this again. Service was good. People friendly. Not a huge place. Parking can be a challenge. read more

Full Key Restaurant - Tofu and assorted meats - Chinese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

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OMG! Why did I NOT come here sooner!? All this time, this spot has been around the corner from me. And I had been making trips to VA for NO REASON! I absolutely love Full Key. I am a serious regular. The employees know my family and I as well as our order. We have tried a lot here, and have so many favorites. So here goes! Chinese Broccoli w/Garlic Spicy Salted Seafood Combination Fish Ball Noodle Soup Roasted Pork Roasted Duck Shrimp Dumpling Noodle Soup Beef Brisket Noodle Soup Congees Lotus Delight Seafood Pan-Fried Noodle (HK Style) Beef Chow Fun Salty Fish and Chicken Fried Rice Their noodle soups and roast meats are the best for sure though. We love most of the food we've had. There has only been a few dishes that we weren't crazy about and that's only because of preference, not really with how it was prepared. Prices are a little high for some dishes. But well worth it. Service is good for the most part. We have our regular employees that are nice and welcoming. But they aren't afraid to kick us out when they get busy. Even if we are still eating, they will try to pack up our food and get us to pay the check so they can seat other parties. So that is something they do need work with. Otherwise, food comes out quickly even when they are super busy. And they DO get busy. Expect to wait in line on weekends and that the duck will run out! read more

Their prices are about 2-3 dollars more than your regular carryout joint but not without reason- Everything I've tried so far has been good if not great. I did not mention the earlier but if you're into the old school, Cantonese restaurant with a hint of 20th century nostalgia you've come to the right place- neon signs, booth seating, and zodiac place mats. They bring out a pot of hot tea the moment you sit down which is fantastic (a sign of a an old school place not trying to cater to western clientele). Now If they dimmed the lights and played a little 80s Canto tunes that would have been perfect. They have a legit Singapore mei fun with plenty of pork and shrimp. A tad greasy but like other stir fry noodles its easy to go overboard with the oil. It's my second favorite after the now defunct Panda's version next to the UMD campus (bless that place). The fried shrimp with spicy salt was phenomenal- big juicy shrimp and just the right seasoning. And yes ladies and gentlemen, they use MSG because it gives these fried dishes an extra oomph. Not to mention at 15 dollars for an entire nice sized plate of shrimp, don't be shy about ordering the seafood here- it's only a dollar more than the chicken. Wontons are pretty decent but I prefer my own homemade version. This is by no means the most perfect Chinese food out there, but they're pretty solid for the area. read more

Full Key Restaurant - Singapore mei fun, best I've tried in Montgomery County so far. - Chinese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

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Lettuce begin. If you were born in Silver Spring within the Wheaton area, your parents would either take you out here or Paul Kee. Full Key is known for their chicken, pork, and wonton soup. What I don't like about this place is that some of their food are SO salty, so I tend to order stuff that doesn't have salt. Basically, I stick with tofu, hotpot, and their soups. Their wonton soup is amazing! Their broth and the wontons just makes me happy! When you order, you have to ask for noodles. I ate wonton soup from other places, and they have vegetables. I wish they added some veggie. This place is family style too, so I got tofu and fried squid. They're basic, but so good. The shopping center kinda annoys me. The parking lot is tiny and packed all the time. Looking for Chinese food? Come to Full Key! Peace Out Girl Scouts. read more

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Excellent staples. I usually go for pork noodle soup, general tsos, roast duck and lo mein. I always stop by when I'm in the area.

Parking can be difficult, the lot is so small. The food here is decent. It looks like the duck here would be really good. I ordered the wonton noodles and chow fun (with sauce, so the wet one). I was happy with both dishes. They were well-made and delicious, but it didn't wow me. However, I would come back to this place to satisfy my Chinese food cravings. The staff here is also very friendly. It seems like they're famous for their wontons, and I have to say the wontons are decent. It does come with good amount of meat in there, and you won't be disappointed. read more

I am so glad that I made a reservation before we visited on a weekday night. The waitress is very nice and hold the last plate of three meats combo for me before we came! Meats are very flavorful and juicy. We also ordered Fish ball noodle soup ( We saw many people order noodle soup) and stir fried duck blood with pork intestine. I must say these three dishes are really sugary which is not what I am familiar with back to Taiwan. I am surprising that they have duck blood something I couldn't find even in an Asia market in DC area! I would recommend three meats combo for meat lover! read more

Oh my goddd! So good! Totally worth the drive from DC. One of the best and most affordable chinese restaurants in the DMV area. Although the decor is nothing to call home about, the food is where the value is at. You will be met with great service by friendly english-speaking chinese women. The best thing to get here is the wonton noodle soup + roast duck dish! Yum for days. Two wonton soups + half of a roasted duck dish came out to be ~$37 and fed two people. I would say this place is comparable to Big Wong in New York City Chinatown. Also a plus is that they take credit card! read more

Let's put it this way... I live in Bethesda. Friend A lives in NYC, Friend B lives in Rockville, Friend C lives in Potomac, Friend D lives in Potomac. Where did we all go to? Silver Spring for Full Key! :) Why? The Duck and Roast chicken is delicious. Good luck getting some during dinner because it usually sells out...so go during lunch! (Or not, so I can have more =P) Other standouts are the congee with thousand year old egg, the lamb hot pot, cantonese noodles, wontons, and the eggplant. Actually, almost everything here is pretty delish :) On a tangent, the fortune cookies here aren't really fortunes. They're more like statements! read more

Saw a lot of positive reviews but I was let down. You always hear about how the hole in the walls are sometimes great eats, which they can definitely be, but in this case, this place is simply no more than a hole in the wall. The roasted duck was something I was eager to try. Taste as if it had sit in a deep freeze for sometime and then served. It had that old freezer taste and it was tough as shoe leather. The dumpling and noodles highly dissappointing as the broth was lacking in flavor and the noodles were chewy as if they had not been cooked long enough. The lomein was not what you'd expect, usually the dish is served with a thicker noodle, the noodles served were the same thin noodles found in the noodle soups and resembled more of a chow mein. For what they charge and the thin noodle they could atleast serve a larger portion. In additon they are not generous with the meats or shrimps they add to the lomein. You can see how the store cuts cost in much of what they do in the store from the food to the added water in the many times re-used dial soap bottle found in the bathroom. The restraunt is dark and dingy, they are trying to hide dirt and God knows what else. To wrap it all up the service sucked and the overly dressed host had not even the slightest smile. They were quick to bring the check though. Would not recommend this place, your much better off at panda express. read more