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    Hunan Cafe

    3.6 (247 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Asian Fusion
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Crab Rangoon, Pork fried rice, Sweet and Sour Chicken, and Vegetable Mei Fun.
    Chelsea H.

    This was my first time into the restaurant and it's very cozy and quaint. The woman who helped us was so kind and wonderful! The food was 10/10, you can definitely tell it was fresh, not to mention there was not a long wait at all. We got there around 6:30ish and food came out by 6:45ish. Totally worth it! Make sure you go and try it!!!

    Ordered their food for my daughters at home party lol
    Jasmine G.

    Soooooo I'm Chinese and Filipino and I rarely ever order Chinese food because if your Asian it's so hard to trust good carry out places. Spring Garden in Germantown was my go to but they closed. I wanted to get some carry out for my daughters birthday and I ordered like 4-5 items. The lady over the phone was very pleasant and nice. When I came there to pick my food up she was nice as well. I told her I don't order Chinese food like that so I hope it's good lol and she said I hope you come back. The food is the typical carry out tasting beef and broccoli and orange chicken and lo Mein. There fried chicken and friend rice wasn't good to me. The last carry out I went to, to get Mumbai sauce and fried chicken was Kenny's and I think I might just stick with Kenny's instead of this place. My mom wasn't impressed but it was decent. They have seating inside the place if you want to sit in. But they get 3 stars because the food is good enough to finish it and the customer service is on POINT! Very friendly compared to most places. And plenty of parking

    Chicken Lo Mein
    Carolina B.

    I ordered on Christmas Eve for lunch. It got here in a flash! 1.99 delivery thru yelp/Grubhub. The food was hot, flavorful and really enjoyed it! Order consisted of egg drop soup, chicken chow fun (plenty veggies in it), chicken lomein, steamed dumplings, and fried chicken wings. Take it from a New Yorker food was very good. I've tried Chinese various times in this area and always disappointed. Hunan has a believer in me and I will order again soon. Top notch delivery too! Thank you and happy holidays.

    Yum. Beef in black bean sauce chow fun!  Reminds me of a great place off Shattuck Ave in Berkeley.
    Jim P.

    This was not really a fair test as I ordered "off the menu", choosing an item they did not "have"; Beef in black bean sauce chow fun (big wide flat rice noodles). Tender beef slices, carrots, zucchini, cabbage and onion all mixed in black bean sauce and chow fun. It was good but not great. Needed more black bean paste/salty flavor to be really good. This place is BUSY, lots of take out orders. Free hot tea and regular water too, which I like. Good prices. I'll eat here again next time I am in the area.

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    Only place I go to for my veggie Mei fun! Delicious fresh, and great service!!! Excellent

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    Probably one of the best spots in Gaithersburg, I have never gotten a problem with them my food has always been great

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    Our go-to chinese restaurant! The food is great; pork pad see ew and any of their fried rice is amazing!

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    Peter Chang Gaithersburg

    Peter Chang Gaithersburg

    4.0
    (213 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Ive been coming here several times a year now and working my way through everything on the menu…read more The service is amazing. every time no issues. The food comes out extremely fast almost predicting what we'll order and bringing it out 5 minutes later. I came here for dinner last night with some friends and heres my thoughts: Osmanthus honey pork ribs - never going to be disappointed with this Spicy dry fried egg plant - meat eaters and vegetarians will love it. order every time Limencello Shrimp - really good, I had one and its not for me but the shrimp eater at the table enjoyed it profoundly Spring River Fatty Beef - nope. I won't order again. I couldn't find anything to like about it. The texture was gooey, the flavor was a no. I'm calling a redo because of this one. Maybe mix with a lot of rice people like it? Tofu skin salad (cold) - my daughter really likes it. i can have a few bites but its not my favorite. Sichuan popcorn chicken - perfection. it's popcorn chicken. Scallion Bubble pancake - order every time. its huge comes with a vegan dipping sauce. easily enough for 3-4 people.

    We order some takeout and bit was it delicious! I've already recommended this restaurant to a…read morefriend. What we got: Egg Scallion Fried Rice - 5* classic, simple, easy fried rice. A perfect addition to the whole meal. Combination Fried Rice - 4.5* delicious fried rice. A tad more meat would have been appreciated but it was really good. Green Beans with Pickled Cabbage - 4.*5 I wish the portion size was a just a little bigger but the flavour was out of this world. Make sure to mix so you get the pickled cabbage spread throughout the green beans. Szechuan sweet spicy popcorn chicken - 5* the flavour profile of this dish was phenomenal! I was craving the leftovers even when I was full. I wish some the pieces of chicken were just a little bigger.

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    Busy busy. Main dining room and I think they have two private rooms.
    Busy busy. Main dining room and I think they have two private rooms.
    Eggplant w. Spicy Garlic Basil Sauce
    Eggplant w. Spicy Garlic Basil Sauce
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    Chuan Tian Xia

    Chuan Tian Xia

    4.4
    (64 reviews)
    9.1 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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    New Village

    New Village

    3.7
    (317 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    The BEST lunch deal around for authentic Chinese food! They always take great care of me when I go…read morein. I highly recommend!

    After a long day outside, we decided to drive a bit further to Germantown for a Cantonese dinner. A…read morefew of us grew up eating Cantonese food, so we wanted the classics. The servers speak Cantonese, which was a good sign. We ordered food and a couple plates arrived within 5 minutes (!!) which was insanely fast. I think we got all of our dishes within 10 minutes of ordering. I'm not sure how they whipped it up so quickly. CHICKEN & CORN SOUP - 9.95 We got two orders of this since there were six of us, and each person was able to enjoy almost two bowls of the soup. This was more like egg drop soup at an American Chinese restaurant with some bits of corn and chicken. You really can't call this "chicken & corn" soup. There was lots of cornstarch to give a thick texture. Overall, it's not bad but I think most people can make a better chicken & corn soup at home. BARBECUE PLATTER (3 SELECTIONS) - 21.95 +bbq pork +bbq crispy pork +bbq roasted duck The bbq was fine, nothing to write home about. The bbq pork was vibrantly red, but flavor was a bit bland. The bbq crispy pork wasn't very crispy, but it had a good ratio of skin, fat, and meat. The bbq roasted duck was just fatty. SEAFOOD CHOW FUN - 14.95 Instead of the wavy egg noodles, the server recommended the flat rice noodles (hor fun) because she said it was better. There was a good amount of vegetables and seafood. Aesthetically, it looked delicious. It wasn't too oily, which is good, but it was pretty bland and lacked the "wok hay" flavor... Almost like they just lightly sauteed it on a pan. SAUTEED CHINESE BROCCOLI W GARLIC - 13.95 The texture was nice and crunchy, but again, very bland and no "wok hay" flavor. I ate it for health. EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC SAUCE - 11.95 The eggplant was incredibly saucy and flavorful, definitely the best dish we got. It was soft, tender, and creamy which went well with the garlic sauce. Our entire table agreed this was our favorite. KINGDOM PORK CHOP - 15.95 The sauce was a dark red and very thick. We knew without trying that it was going to be too overpowering and sweet. Indeed it was. Out of everything we ordered, this was definitely our least favorite because it was borderline inedible. I had high hopes since someone recommended New Village as one of the best Cantonese restaurants in the area, but it ended up being pretty mediocre. Like another review had mentioned, most dishes felt flat since the flavors lacked the "wok hay" depth we were looking for. The pricing was very good though since we paid less than $21 per person after tax and tip, and we had enough leftovers for at least two more meals.

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    Dinning Area
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    Szechaun Chicken
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    Far East Restaurant

    Far East Restaurant

    3.5
    (643 reviews)
    10.4 mi
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    Stopped by Far East Restaurant for dim sum recently and was so happy to see dine-in seating fully…read moreback again after COVID -- it really brings back the classic dim sum experience. We arrived right when they opened around 11 AM on a weekend and were seated immediately since it wasn't too busy yet. One thing to note is that the entire party needs to be present before being seated, which they enforce, but it helps keep things moving smoothly once you're inside. The service felt traditional and efficient, with attentive push carts circulating constantly, making it easy to see what's fresh and grab dishes as they come by. The staff were also accommodating with a baby seat, which made the visit comfortable for families. The steamed cart is always my favorite, and Far East does it well. Standouts for me were the shrimp rice crepe (silky and delicate), shrimp dumplings (har gow) with plump, juicy filling, and the steamed ribs, which were tender and flavorful. The chicken feet and tripe were also well prepared -- classic dim sum staples done right. I also loved the sticky rice, which was fragrant and satisfying, along with two must-order bakery items: the pineapple buns and egg tarts. Both were fresh and comforting, with the egg tarts having that perfect balance of flaky crust and smooth custard. Overall, Far East delivers a solid, traditional dim sum experience -- lively carts, reliable favorites, and a welcoming environment for groups and families. Great spot to gather, share dishes, and enjoy a relaxed weekend dim sum meal. Definitely glad to have seating back again.

    This was, by far, the worst experience I have ever had at a local restaurant…read more My neighbors and I decided to celebrate a birthday at this neighborhood Chinese restaurant. We ordered the Human Delight and specifically requested that it be prepared without any spicy sauce, as two of us cannot tolerate spicy food. When the food arrived, each of us served ourselves and immediately realized the dish was spicy. We called the waiter, who acknowledged that he had entered the order correctly as non-spicy. He took all of our plates, along with the entire entrée, back to the kitchen. When the replacement arrived, we immediately noticed it was served on a much smaller platter and contained no shrimp or scallops, even though those are standard ingredients in Human Delight. We asked the waiter why the dish was smaller and missing key ingredients. Instead of addressing our concern, he appeared annoyed and asked, "What do you want me to do?" We simply asked for the dish we had originally ordered and paid for: Human Delight with shrimp, scallops, beef, chicken, and pork, prepared without the spicy sauce. The waiter then called the manager. The manager identified himself as the cook and stated that he would not add more shrimp or scallops. We explained that we had not eaten the original dish because it was prepared incorrectly and that the entire entrée had been taken back to the kitchen along with our plates. Instead of apologizing and correcting the mistake, he said he needed to inspect the returned plates. After doing so, he claimed he had found only "half a shrimp" on one plate--something that was simply untrue. Eventually, he brought out a third version of the dish. Although it was still noticeably smaller than the original portion, he said he had added "three shrimp and three scallops" this time although he could not account for the rest after checking our plates. We are three women in our 60s and 70s, and we were shocked by how we were treated. Rather than apologizing for serving the wrong order, the staff questioned our honesty and acted as though we were trying to get something we had not asked for. The way this situation was handled was unprofessional, disrespectful, and unacceptable. We left feeling insulted rather than valued as customers. We will not be returning, and we cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good customer service or food.

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    Interior
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    Shu Mai Closeup
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    B2J Fish Soup

    B2J Fish Soup

    4.7
    (206 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Some pretty outstanding fish soup. Don't let yourself get fooled by the slightly random /…read morenonsensical name (even the Chinese name makes no sense to me -- what on earth does "no second / two house / family" mean?); B2J Fish Soup is home to one some of the best authentic Chinese food in the DMV. As the name implies, they specialize in fish soup, particularly a hot and sour pickled fish soup (suan cai yu) that originates from Sichuan. This dish was one of my childhood favorites, and B2J did an incredible job crafting a deeply flavorful soup that transported me right back to my family's kitchen. The soup is served in the largest bowls I've ever seen and absolutely loaded with pickled veggies and tender, flaky fish that completely soaks up all the spicy and sour flavor. I appreciate that the soup isn't overly spicy or salty, so it's possible to drink the actual soup instead of just fishing out its fillings, and it goes great with the side of white rice. Their meal combo options also come with several appetizers of choice so, in addition to the delightful suan cai yu, we also got the fried milk custard and wood ear mushroom salad. The salad was super refreshing, with a great crunch from the wood ear mushrooms and red onions. The dressing was mostly vinegar and chili-based, so it was sour, spicy, salty, and slightly sweet. It was a delightful precursor to the spicy and sour fish soup, and the leftovers also kept incredibly well over the next couple of days. The fried milk custard was a great appetizer but made an even better dessert; the milk was gooey and melty, and the fried outer shell was perfectly crispy. It was such a delightful combination of flavors and not overly sweet. This hidden gem is quite quaint, but they managed to fit a decent amount of seating inside, with several long tables lining each side of the restaurant and a narrow aisle in between. The seats are comfy and, while the tables are quite close together, there's still enough space to feel like you have a bit of privacy / separation from the other diners. I love the little bamboo light fixtures, and one of their back walls has a little semi-circle design that looks like fish scales, adding to the fun, fish-themed ambiance.

    This is our favorite place for fish! Okay, my family loves soup, and this is very flavorful big…read morepot soup with awesome fish! We loved the classic flavor- just enough spicy ( plenty enough for me), to make it not overwhelm the fish and still has a good kick. We did try their spicier one - that was too much spicy in our opinion, but the level of spiciness is a personal preference. Their non- spicy tomato base is also very good! The fish itself- not fishy at all. Very fresh, goes very well with the soup. The sauerkraut is very flavorful and enhances the experience well, not overpowering anything. It all goes in harmony to creat a great experience! Loved their cold spicy chicken as an appetizer and the cucumber salad with peanuts were very well received. And one more thing - their rice - is SO good! Yeah, odd thing to specifically mention rice of any Asian restaurant- this is my first as well! But their rice was just that good!

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    Cooling jelly dessert
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