Best Chinese food in the area and a welcoming staff. Huge portions. Quick service both for eat in and take out.

It is Valentine's s Day 2026. I have been very sick for a long time. My wife has been taking care of me for a long time so I decided to get my energy up and repay some of her love. I mustered up my energy and ignored the leg pain and told her I felt good enough to drive and will pick up our lunch for her. Now mind you, I have not driven in 3 months. After assuring her I was fine, I drive to the Hunan Legends and parked as close as I can. Heard some good things about this place. I ordered much too much for 2 people but we can eat for days as the portions were good size. It appears that today was a day of take out as I saw no one but did see a lot of pickup order. As soon as I walked in with the cans, the owner noticed right away and without hesitation, she told her husband (I assume because he obeyed right away) that I will need help. Now I really appreciated that thoughtfulness because I did not realize I ordered 2 large bags full of food. To step in to help without being asked is thoughtfulness personified. Now the food, we mostly enjoyed all of it. There were things that should have been eaten at the restaurant like the pu pu platter. I remember as a child we frequented a place in Towson that had a little burner that cane with the pu pu platter that was so delicious. This was not the same since it had gotten cold so not fair to judge the same. I also didn't order any of my favorites because I have sacrificial love like that so enjoyed her meal thoroughly. Overall, my wife enjoyed the fresh ingredients and overall taste. I also enjoyed the food but the hospitality and kindness stood out for me. Thank you Hunan Legend. read more

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Well, it was my first try Hunan legend and I came here because I had read a good review or two somewhere. However, my experience wasn't great. I went for lunch and first thing I noticed was I was the only one in the dining room. Second of all when I got the menu I noticed that every lunch special was at least $14.95 for lunch. I wasn't intending to spend $15 for lunch. I was hoping it was more like the $10-$12 range, but it wasn't. I had the triple delight Kung pow which I would say was average at best... Not a huge portion but sufficient. The chicken and shrimp weren't worth eating. The beef was particularly good. The rice tasted old that came with the meal and I didn't even eat it. The hot and sour soup was too spicy for me and I eat it all the time, although it was edible. I had to ask for a second glass of water from the waiter, which is ridiculous since I was the only one in there, and of course, it tastes like it was freshly dipped out of the bathroom sink. So I would say for the $20 I spent for lunch. It wasn't worth the trip.... Won't be going back. read more

Hunan Legend - Kung pow, triple delight, lunch special - Chinese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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My first time at Hunan Legend was this past weekend. It reminded me of Jack's Fortune in Annapolis. It was nice to see the dining room was full of people on a Saturday evening. We ordered the tangy spicy wonton and General Tso Chicken. I will have go say I really enjoyed the General Tso chicken. The service was okay. We got seated quickly but they forgot to give us menus. We asked for chopsticks and they forgot that too which was why I only gave them 3 stars. read more

Decent Takeout When You Need Something Quick I ordered takeout from Hunan Legend, and overall it was fine, nothing amazing, but it did the job when there weren't many other options around. I went with the Phoenix Chicken since it was listed as a chef recommendation. The portion was good and the food was hot when I picked it up, but the flavor was just okay. Not bad, not great, pretty much what you'd expect from a reliable neighborhood spot. If you're looking for a quick, no-frills takeout option, Hunan Legend works. Probably not something I'd go out of my way for, but solid enough when you just need something convenient. read more

2.6.25 My hubby had lunch with his buddy and was sweet enough to order carryout for me. He ordered the honey chicken for himself and the general tso chicken for me. He got the wonton soup as the app and Jasmine rice and I got the spring roll and fried rice. He shared his leftover chicken with me and I shared a piece of my chicken with him. Our consensus was the general tso was tastier than the honey chicken. I thought my chicken was crispier and had better flavor. The spring roll was good and crispy too. The fried rice was bland so I had to add soy sauce. read more

Hunan Legend - 2.6.25 - Chinese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Human legend is a wonderful restaurant to visit when you're near elicott city. They started off with complimentary crispy noodles. I love the crispy noodles and to get the equivalent of free chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant is a genius move. For lunch I got the paradise chicken that came with an egg roll. The egg roll didn't come with shrimp inside but rather beef! It was fantastic, again something more places should offer. The paradise chicken was great and I might want to switch out the broccoli for rice next time. Yeah was an option instead of water. Everything was served very quickly. The decor was typical for a Chinese restaurant and clean. Loved this place. read more

Hunan Legend - Complimentary crunchys - Chinese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Ohemgee, what a great little hidden gem! The interior takes me back to Chinese restaurants from my childhood. They even serve crunchy noodles before the meal. My general tso vegge chicken was great. It had a wonderful texture, and the flavor was spot on. I love tofu, but having a vegetarian option besides tofu is always nice. Pretty sure the owners are a couple, and they serve together, too. They were very nice and service was super fast. Highly recommend! read more

We order takeout this evening and it was awesome. It was our first time ordering and we will definitely come back. The GF Sweet and Sour Chicken was great, as well as the GF fried rice. I cannot say enough about the Crispy Beef - perfect. Thank you. read more

I get carry out here often as it's one of 2 or 3 Chinese places I think are good. We've tried several dishes but pretty much stick to the same 3 now. Solid and reliable if not amazing. And they always get the order right- that matters when you get home and open the bag. read more

Same great food and service, different day. Sure I could find things to complain about if I tried, but why when I enjoy the experience overall and the food is excellent every single time. I mean, We drive from Abingdon to eat here. Always amazing. read more

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Fast enough for a lunch break even if you go in there and sit down , a sit down place that has you in and out in less than 1 hour is not easy to find always read more

Food is mediocre at best and dine in experience could be so much better. We had lunch and restaurant was empty. Our waiter never checked up on us and rushed to give check. Food was Bland and very small portion. If restaurant is empty, there must be a reason. We will not be going back for mediocre food and subpar service. read more

The hot and sour soup I got was the best I've ever had. I also ordered General Tsoas chicken and it was very fresh and tasty. So far, my favorite place to order Chinese. read more

We ordered the carry out dinner for two in Hunan Legend restaurant: 1. Seafood with Bean Curd Soup (For 2): ingredients are not listed in the menu. 2a. Neptune's Delight: Jumbo shrimp and scallops sautéed in chef's delightful brown sauce. 2b. Seafood Combination: Squid, crab meat, shrimp, and scallops with Chinese broccoli, carrot, snow peas, and mushroom stir-fried in a light garlic sauce. The soup: tasteless, saltless seafood and vegetables boiled in the colorless, tasteless, saltless bullion. 2a, 2b: they differed only in colors of "chef's delightful brown sauce" and "a light garlic sauce", which differed from the soup liquid also only by color. Both were also tasteless and saltless. Additional crispies were fried on oil with unpleasant taste, so we throwed them away. All portions were very generous. This so-called Chinese food didn't remind me at all excellent tasty Chinese food I enjoyed in China. read more

We have been in the market for a replacement for our beloved Hunan Lion that closed several months ago in Elkridge, MD. We like authentic flavors, especially real, rich and sweet hoisin sauce used in dishes like Kung Pao Chicken or Chicken Cashew. You'll often see other places list the sauce they use as a "brown sauce." We also don't like a lot of 'fillers' in our dishes, like water chestnuts, huge chunks of bell peppers, celery, mini corn cobs.... We have always liked Hunan Manor, but they do not put spring onions in their Kung Pao Chicken or Chicken Cashew, which we believe are essential. There, we had to pay an up-charge just for the spring onions. Then a friend told us about Hunan Legend in the Dorsey's Search shopping center and we found our new Chinese spot. They even had their Morengo Delight that Hunan Lion had too. Although the Kung Pao could have been spicier, there were no fillers, just spring onions. We'll just ask for extra spicy next time. We will be back! read more

It's been years and before leaving the area I decided on the long walk to Dorsey Search. It's been some years since eating here. The bbq pork with mixed vegetables is prepared well. The vegetables are cooked properly, crunchy. The bbq pork is good. There's enough for two of you order extra rice. Hot tea, crispy noodles and a cookie are included. The service is good. read more

very disappointed. ordered the crispy duck. It was not crispy and it was not tasty. and the people at the carryout counter are not friendly read more

I come here when I need Chinese food and I'm at work. It's close and it's decent. I basically order one of two things, Singapore Noodles or Egg Foo Young. Like any egg foo young, accept mine, there's never enough vegetables so I always order vegetable Egg Foo Young, tell them to keep all those extra onions, and add shrimp. It comes out decent enough. The gravy isn't as tasty as other restaurants but when I'm in the mood for some hot Chinese food for c lunch while at work, it'll do. read more

Hunan Legend - Shrimp only Singapore Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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This is the best Chinese food around! The owner's of this restaurant used to also own Mandarin House in Laurel. For those that miss the real Mandarin House, This Is IT! Everything we have ever eaten here has been delicious for dine in or take out. They even offer the option of gluten free soy sauce to prepare the dishes for those in need. The service is also very good. They show that they care about their patrons in everything that they do. I highly recommend Hunan Legend! read more

The food is very good. We order carryout from Hunan L. a few times a month for the past 20+ yrs. I NEVER use the 10% coupon I have on my phone. (The 10% coupon is on their website HunanLegend .net. ) Our average carryout order is $ 40. They now charge if you ask for extra condiment packets. They wanted an addl 50 cents. It is now a profit center. There is no add'l cost for condiments if you eat in the restaurant. I have never complained (or even mentioned it to them) about the frequent price increases. It's time to try other places. read more

Been going to this location for more than 6 years and was always exceptional. Don't know if they changed Management but every item we purchased was if they tried to purchase cheaper items to serve. Won't return. read more

The food is delicious and you get alot for your money. I wish there was a closer Hunan Legend near me. I would go there almost everyday

Crispy beef was very good. Not many places have it They were also very timely. They are located in Dorsey shopping center

Good food. Dependable service. Reasonable prices. We do take out from them a couple of times a month. It's fast and friendly.

Came in at 2:55 with a party of 2 me and my job coach to grab a bite to eat before getting a haircut Seating - was seated right away and promptly ordered my food. The booths are quite comfy and wasn't hard Atmosphere - very peaceful and calming Even the music was soothing, came at a quiet time was just us and another couple in the restaurant Lighting - lighting was not blinding like u would normally see in a restaurant it was bright enough to see but wasn't overwhelming Cleanliness - restaurant was very clean no stains on rug, table were neatly set with no mess on table Can't comment on restrooms cause i didn't use them Alcohol - didn't drink any so i cant comment Drinks and food - I ordered tea and beef lo mein and the tea tasted excellent and so did the lo mein Service - the staff were very nice and polite and checked in to make sure everything was good Food delivery time - food ce out very quickly after we ordered, they must have a good quick chef in the kitchen read more

Hunan Legend - Restraunt - Chinese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Sorry for the two stars but that is noted as "I've experienced better." And I have. The overall atmosphere of this restaurant and the presentation of the meals is fine. This place came on good recommendation by friends. The staff was friendly. But of the three entrees tasted, we all agreed that all were overly sweet even though two were noted as being 'spicy' on the menu. And that was disappointing. If I ever venture back, I'll be sure to ask for a little more 'heat'. It seemed they had a separate room for larger groups off the main dining room for someone looking for that. read more

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Food is always good but every time I order sweet and sour pork they give me sweet and sour chicken. My fault I should have checked order before I drove home. Not the 1st time this has happened they were very nice and refunded me for the meal. I will try to remember to check before leaving next time. read more

Ok but not as good as other places. Not sure if I'll be back. The best chef in town retired. Bad news for us all.

I wanted to like this place, but it was a total disappointment. The food looked yummy, but it was absolutely tasteless. This is the first time I threw out Chinese food. read more

have been a customer for over 30 years. Food is the best and I would highly recommend their food. The owner and staff are terific.

Know this place more than 10 years. Always good. The dry beef rice noodle, Singapore rice noodle, fire rice, always on my list.

I love this restaurant! They always recognize me, they are kind and Provide very good customer service. I have always found the restaurant to be very clean and the food to consistently be high-quality. Delicious flavors- spicy or not they will accommodate whatever you like. We have been going here for years and it's the best in the area. Never disappoints. My family orders at least once a week! Headed there tonight. They are great! read more

My go-to take out place, I have been going here for years. Here are the best things to get here: cashew chicken, Moreno delight, crispy beef, general tsos, pork fried dumplings, pork fried rice, and meatless honey sesame. The owners are very friendly and the staff is very nice. It has been a fixture in Dorsey for years and for good reason. It's delicious. read more

Hunan Legend - Cashew chicken, fried rice, and general tsos - Chinese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Consistently friendly service and good food. The restaurant itself could use a facelift. The food is always good, whether it be carry out or dine in house. Portions very generous. Ask for Shrimp & walnuts, not always on the menu but always available. Its a personal favorite and always a home run! read more

Hunan Legend - Chinese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Great service here. They are so curteous. Love the won ton eggdrop soup but the fried wings have too much batter. It's so cozy inside too nice decor and ambiance read more

Our local go to for Chinese and always consistently good. Steamed pork dumplings are well seasoned and flavorful, not greasy. Sweet and sour chicken is nice strips of white meat and the sauce is--well, it's sweet and sour! Veggie spring rolls are crunchy and subtle, pork fried rice is a stalwart classic. read more

We ordered take out. The order was ready at the time we asked for. Our order was correct. Food was very tasty. We have ordered before and not been disappointed ever. read more

OK, the two Chowhound Chinese restaurants near Columbia are Grace Garden and here. So, I went here first. The setting, a more modern version of your classic Chinese restaurant in the U.S. Featuring Chinese decor that you don't see in real Chinese places in Rockville. The service, very American, including the small beginning plate of lightly pickled cucumber and noodle crackers (I thought they got rid of those as Chinese restaurants became less Americanized). The Chinese menu was okay. It's not big and fairly standard. The food was standard, not much to talk about compared to its counterpart in Rockville or Wheaton. Overall, I believe this is a modern version of Chinese restaurant that is very Americanized in the eyes of Chinese folks, and very Chinese in the eyes of non Chinese. The Chinese menu food is fair, and would save you some drive to Rockville, if you havn't been eating Chinese food most of your life. read more

They sometimes don't follow your requests if you order online. The dumplings are bit too doughy for me, it was basically an order of baos from how thick the dough is. read more