Everything we ordered was so good! We tried the Dan Dan Noodles, Soybean Noodles, Cold Jelly,…read moreWontons in Numbing and Spicy Soup, Chengdu Dumplings, and Chicken Fried Rice. The noodles were definitely the highlight for me. The sauce was incredibly flavorful and aromatic, with a very authentic Sichuan taste. The flavors here really reminded me of the kind of noodles and dumplings you would get in Sichuan. I would come back just for these! The staff at the front were really friendly, and our takeout order was packed very carefully, which I really appreciated. Also loved the cute artwork on the walls, it gives the place a lot of character.

It was our first time at the Pepper house and they did not disappoint!…read more It's a tiny place and you will share spaces with others. The food comes out in plastic to-go containers so it's easy to take home if any leftovers. Hands down they have the best dumplings. Their noodles are authentic and extremely flavorful. The owner knows what's she's doing. She's will come and help you how to mix noodles properly to maximize and uniform the flavor across the dish. I am definitely going back to try more.

My 15 year old chose this restaurant to have his birthday dinner. He had never been here before…read more The people that work here are so incredibly nice. He wanted to try sushi for the first time and he really enjoyed it. We each got something different and everything was delicious. They even sang happy birthday to him. Nice atmosphere. We will definitely be returning.

Don't order online from here! We did and had to cancel our order (immediately after placing the…read moreorder) only to be told by the restaurant that they couldn't see our order and had no way to cancel it. Now receiving messages that the order is ready. Hmmm.

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 seems like a brand new opened spot that I wanted to try but when I asked my waiter he said…read morethey've been open for about 3 years. I got in there and the place was empty and I had to practically yell "excuse me" and someone came out to seat us. The old restaurant was a personal Hotpot place and the new restaurant didnt change the tables or the plates or practically anything so I was a little confused. We ordered and the waiter was super nice and helpful. He suggested good dishes to try and explained that each dish you order comes with a bowl of rice. When the food cane out we were shocked by the portion size. It was way bigger than we were expecting. The flavor of the food was good but a little messy. One dish we ordered was a little bland and the other 2 were pretty salty if not eaten with rice. The fish was not as crispy on the outside as I thought it would be but the inside was super tender and cooked very well. The color wasnt right but the flavor was there. It could've used a little more seasoning on top but it was good either way. The chicken we ordered was extremely spicy, which I liked, but it was pretty spicy. The pork we ordered was okay. It wasnt super authentic because they didnt cut the meat correctly but the flavor was there. Altogether I liked this restaurant and the prices were extremely fair considering their portion size. I would come here again to try the other dishes they have.

I fell in love with this restaurant the very first time I discovered it four years ago, and it has…read morenever disappointed since! The service is always welcoming and the restaurant has always been decorated beautifully. You really can't go wrong with anything you order. They have all of your favorite Chinese classics, but my absolute must-orders are the Peking Duck, Crispy Beef, and Kung Pao Chicken. My newest addition to the must-order list? Their Chicken Wings appetizer! I honestly didn't expect wings to become a favorite here, but they are SO good! If you're looking for authentic, flavorful, delicious Chinese food, this restaurant is an absolute must-try. Four years later, and I'm still coming back and still finding new favorites!

My wife and I have been customers of Jack's fortune for several years now without incident. They…read moreaccommodate individuals who have food, allergies, and that's important to us.. Most recently, we had decided to order Carry out. On our way to pick up our food we noticed that traffic was very heavy. We contacted the restaurant and told them that it would probably take us an hour to get there even though we were already in Annapolis.. When we noticed that the traffic wasn't moving and we looked up on the news we found out that there have been an overturned truck near the bridge in route 50 that had spilled propane oil all over.. we contacted the restaurant again and the young woman who answered the phone told us not to worry. She was going to cancel the order and that if things changed to call again. The following day as we were coming back from a long, tiring day at Washington Hospital Center we decided to try again. My wife called and was put on hold while a woman who identified herself as the wife of the owner told her she did not want her to ever come back and did not want to service her. My wife was shocked as was I since we were only three or four minutes away we drove there. My wife went in and the wife wife of the owner as she stated, began yelling at her in front of other customers and saying she is no longer welcome. She cannot have Service there. She cannot order anything.. I was shocked. The wife brought the owner her husband out from the kitchen and my wife tried to explain what happened with the truck and inability to get there and offered to pay for the dinner for the previous night unfortunately she was treated with hostility, anger, and a reluctance to listen. The owner complained how he went out of his way and now he was out money and told her to leave.. It was an incredibly upsetting experience, management was extremely unprofessional, berating my wife and I in front of other customers and for no reason at all, denied a service, knowing that my wife is handicapped and has food allergies.

Pleasantly surprised!…read more Located in a shopping center, this hidden gem, from the parking lot, looks like a carry out but is a restaurant. Decor is cozy and typical. I placed my takeout order at the counter and sat nearby while I waited. Service was pleasant and efficient. Within 10 mins, my shrimp fried rice arrived. Delicious! Rice was fresh and tender. Shrimp were fresh and juicy. There was egg, onion, and peas. I will definitely return.

It is incredibly inconsiderate to regular patrons that this place is shut up with no notice of what…read moreis going on. No word on the website, the facebook page or Yelp. You drive over to find the door locked, lights off, a lock box on the door and then when you call, you get a message that the phone number is no longer in service. We have been loyal customers for so long-as I am sure others have too. We deserve better!

Very good Chinese food, specially 红烧肉。 The price is not too expensive. Only thing was parking place…read moreis hard to find on street.

Lao Sze Chuan was an enjoyable dining experience, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the…read moremenu. We visited on a Tuesday, and since it wasn't very busy, the service was attentive and our food came out quickly. We took advantage of one of their daily specials. the Cumin Beef Stir-Fry was half off ($13). It ended up being my favorite dish. The beef was tender and perfectly seasoned. The Tibetan Diced Lamb also had great flavor with a nice balance of spices. The Sichuan Popcorn Chicken, however, wasn't what I expected. It wasn't the traditional Sichuan-style chicken I was hoping for and leaned more on the sweet side, which personally wasn't my favorite. The Flaming Roasted Lamb Leg had a delicious smoky flavor and came with a fun tableside presentation where it was set on fire. That said, the portion was on the smaller side for the price, and I was a little surprised to find what looked like French fries underneath the lamb. The restaurant has plenty of seating, and street parking was easy to find. They don't have a liquor license yet, so it's currently BYOB. There's a liquor store that's a three minute walk away from the restaurant. They also offer tea for $5 with free refills and soda for $2.50 with free refills. I also appreciated that they offer select dishes at half price on certain days of the week, so it's worth checking their specials before you visit. Overall, the food was flavorful, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the daily specials make this a great value. While not every dish was a hit for me, the cumin beef and Tibetan lamb were excellent.

Love how big and open it is and that you can see into the kitchen. Kid friendly and high chairs…read moreavailable. Everything was cooked well and flavorful. If craving that mala flavor then it will hit the spot. The beef dry pot was good and beef was tender. Liked the lotus root and cauliflower. The braised pork was very tender. And green beans were delish

First the good, Place look good, since it opened. It has the…read morewow factor. Walnut shrimps is crispy so I know this is freshly fried Now the downgrade from my last visit, Sweet and sour whole fish taste like they refried it after sitting for whole day. It was soggy inside. Dishes was serve like 10mins after we ordered, so I know for a fact food was precooked and reheat in some way like the China. Service was good until place 60% occupancy on a Sat. They didn't hire enough stuff so staff have to multi task, making alcohol drinks. Sadly, I was there when the place first opened, it is just sadly how far the fell

Wow!! Haven't been here since before their renovation and owner switch. This place is so awesome…read morecan't believe I didn't try it until now. For starters, the food comes out incredibly fast. We ordered and immediately got our dishes which was so awesome. The interior is cute too. Very large inside they have lots of booths available and even private rooms in the back. And I'm surprised but everything was really good too!!! I've been looking for a place that can make their green beans like Bob Shanghai and this place did it. They were so yummy. What we ordered: - Hot and sour soup (4/5) A little too thick but flavor was good. - Mongolian Beef (5/5) so savory and not too sweet which i really liked! - Green Beans (5/5) my favorite veggie ever. - Boiled Fish (4.5/5) this is the slighter soupier option of the two. Really good and lots of large chunks of fish. I also asked for less peppercorns. I liked it but my dad did not. - Sweet and sour pork (4/5) Liked how the meat didn't smell, it could've been more chewy and crispy. Also meat wasn't fully coated in the sauce. I probably wouldn't get this again.

We always enjoy dining here. The service is consistently good, and the menu offers a great variety…read moreof options. Our go-to appetizer is the Crispy Scallion Cakes. They're delicious, although, as on previous visits, they tend to be quite oily. Fortunately, that's easily remedied by blotting them with a paper towel. I ordered the Braised Beef Noodle Soup. The braised beef was incredibly flavorful and tender--I only wish there had been more of it! My husband ordered the Thai Basil Chicken. It wasn't the typical Thai basil flavor we expected, but he still really enjoyed the dish. Overall, we had another great meal and will definitely be back.

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. The sushi was good with large portions of…read morefish. This is one of the only places I found that serves chicken noodle soup. It's perfect for a cold, upset stomach, cold day, or just to have. Definitely will order again!

This was my first visit today, with a group on retired women friends at lunch time. It was not…read morebusy when we arrived (early, at 11:30). They have some very reasonable lunch specials. I had a Kung Pao Chicken lunch combo; it was a lot of food for $11.00--chicken and corn soup, the Kung Pao, veggie fried rice, and a spring roll. The amount of spiciness was just right. The server was very pleasant.

This is an excellent family owned business! We love the fresh sushi and kind customer service.read more

Was recently visiting friends in Annapolis and they suggested making the short 15 min drive across…read morethe Thomas Johnson Bridge (or what the locals refer to as the Solomons Bridge) into nearby Edgewater to have dinner at Nova. I usually approach suburban sushi joints with a bit of trepidation, but tbh, I had an excellent experience here. Located in a cookie-cutter strip mall, the place was PACKED on a Friday night. The interior could also be described as "any Asian restaurant in America" with tile flooring, dark hardwood furniture, a large sushi bar, and generic art pieces on the wall. We started with an appetizer of Edamame and small bottles of hot sake. The soybeans were steamed in their pods and lightly salted and had that addictive quality which paired well with the slightly sweet and acidic flavor profile of sake. Sushi plate arrived about 10 minutes later, and again for suburb sushi, I was pleasantly surprised. Standouts included: * spider roll - Deep fried soft shell crab is a standard bearer and is a reflection of the sushi chefs skills. Crab had a light batter and wasn't overly oily. * Spicy scallop - Anytime a place advertises a dish as being spicy, my default is it will be "American level spicy." The scallops tasted fresh and didn't have any slimy texture (unlike at some places). Cucumber and tempura bits added a nice crunch; spicy mayo was more sweet than adding any heat. * Wicked Tuna Roll - Actually, quite good. Inside the roll contained spicy tuna, cukes, onions; which was then topped with cuts of tuna and a jalpeno "salsa." All of the contrasting flavors complemented each other. Service was as expected. Wait staff arrived within 3 minutes of initial seating, kept water glasses filled, and frequently stopped by to check on us. If you're out in Edgewater or the Annapolis area and are seeking good sushi, bookmark Nova.