Came here for lunch with a friend on a weekend. We ate family style and ordered the scallion pancakes, the spicy sesame paste tofu, the spicy oil wonton pork, the chive and pork dumplings and the sesame balls (filled with red bean paste). Total (not including tip) came out to approximately $49. What's Hot - Menu. Excellent. It's also written in Chinese in addition to English. For those of us familiar with traditional ethnic Chinese food, a menu written in Chinese is a good sign. They have traditional Taiwanese and Chinese food like scallion pancakes, sesame balls, beef noodle soup, soup dumplings, etc... Very good variety and there appears to be something for everyone, possibly with the exception of vegan dishes.. - Quality. Pretty good. Their scallion pancake was soft, not too oily, and not too salty. I prefer the scallion pancake to have been a bit more thick and flaky, but that's my personal preference. To be fair, still delicious. Their chive and pork dumplings definitely had a delicious chive flavor. Substantial and the wrapper was not too thick. Their spicy sesame paste tofu had a good flavor and substantive. The chili oil wontons were not too spicy and had a good flavor. Again, my personal preference would have been for the dumplings to have been more substantive, but still pretty decent. - Service. Pretty good. It appears most, if not all their staffers, speak Chinese (Mandarin), which was also helpful, because I specifically ordered in Chinese. I asked them about the spice level, because I wanted to ensure it would not be too spicy for my friend. - Price. Pretty good value for menu and portions. - Location. It's pretty easy to find. Also within convenient walking distance to the Silver Spring metro. The inside space is pretty good. Tables can seat a minimum of 2, all the way up to 8. What's Not - Quality. The sesame balls are smaller than I expected. They're the rough approximation of a ping pong ball, maybe smaller. I was disappointed, because I like sesame balls that are substantial. - Service. I specifically asked for soup spoons, because we were eating dumplings. Instead, they gave me regular spoons. Not all the dishes come out in the order you hope. For example, main dishes may come out before the appetizers. This is going to be dependent on your personal preference. - Parking. There is parking near the restaurant, but it's going to be dependent on the day and time. Final Answer Worth coming back. read more

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Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, this spot is a wonderful place for families and friends to sit down, relax, and enjoy meals that truly feel home-cooked. The staff was absolutely amazing warm, friendly, and offering top-tier hospitality that made me feel like I was a welcomed friend coming over for dinner. And the food... oh my goodness. Everything was delicious, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with care. My favorites were the wings and the shrimp shumai. The noodles had an excellent texture, and the broth was rich, robust, and incredibly comforting. I'll definitely be coming back, and I'll be recommending this place to anyone who asks for a great spot to eat. read more

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Service: I've been wanting to try Yu Noodles for a long time, and finally went when I had friends in town. We came on a Sunday afternoon and were the only ones in the restaurant, so we were seated and attended to immediately. The menu has lots of options with pictures which was very helpful since it was our first time trying many of the dishes. The waiter was also patient and helped us choose a few great options. Taste: We ordered the duck noodle soup, beef noodle soup, and seafood noodle soup, along with the spicy dumplings, spicy cucumber, and pan-fried dumplings. Everything was absolutely finger-licking delicious. The broths were rich and flavorful, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the dumplings were packed with taste. We were full and satisfied by the end. Ambiance: The restaurant is simple and casual, making it a comfortable spot for both big and small groups. It's not fancy, but it's clean, relaxed, and easy to enjoy a hearty meal in. Overall Review: Yu Noodles exceeded expectations. The food was outstanding, the service was quick, and the pricing was very reasonable -- we paid around $100 for five people. I will definitely be back and highly recommend it for anyone craving comforting, flavorful noodle dishes read more

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Despite the excellent reviews here, we were rather disappointed in the food. The options are quite vast, but the only food option we rated above a 3/5 was the seafood shumai. The noodle soups were on the saltier side with a bit of bitterness that I wasn't used to in noodle soups. The duck over rice was flavorful, but I personally wish it was also deboned, like the duck noodle soup was. read more

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On a mild fall evening, we stumbled upon Yu Noodles in Silver Spring and stopped in for a quick bite. The menu is eclectic, not your typical noodle dishes or Chinese (American) dishes - this place has authentic stuff. Shout out for the sesame spicy tofu - a dish of cold spicy sauce over a solid brick of soft tofu. This is something that isn't available most places, and for this alone, I'll be coming back often. The sweet and sour shrimp appetizer also stands out because of the grilled (not fried) shrimp. The dumplings and black rice/coconut milk/mango dessert also hit the spot. It was only after we left that I realized we didn't order any noodle dishes. All the more reason to stop back ASAP! I highly recommend Yu Noodle, and if you haven't tried it, you're missing out! read more

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I think this place delivers on fast service, good food and reasonable prices. Their food comes out shortly after you order and their cuisine I actually find to be unique. I also feel like it's rare to be able to out these days and get a $12 entree where you feel like you had a good meal. Their wings, yibin spicy noodles, soup dumplings, beef noodle soup and scallion pancakes are good. There's easy parking in the garage across the street. You can also order online ahead and pick it up. Super easy. Just go directly to their website. I feel like they do takeout pretty well. read more

Found this while in town for work and my coworkers needed something close to our hotel and delicious - and Yu Noodles fit the bill! It was a bit of a chilly night, so getting some warm broth and noodles was exactly what we needed. We shared the traditional soup dumplings and got the bao buns. The soup dumplings were top tier - truly so flavorful and fun! The bao buns were okay - not my favorite in terms of the filling, but they were still nice to try. We all tried different main dishes and (I definitely don't remember what was what) but we all enjoyed the different offerings. Service was quick and we are glad we got there when we did, as it was quickly filling up with a short wait - as it is a smaller location. read more

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Loved this menu it was hard to choose. The Sichuan beef noodles were flavorful and filling. There was a pickled veggie element in there that was slight but added texture and tang. It was perfect to have the smashed cucumber peanut on the side for texture and to take a break from the hot noodles. Fast service and the cucumber water was refreshing. read more

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Came here for weekend lunch and food was decent. This restaurant also has 4 other locations in the DMV area. We ordered you tiao (Chinese fried breadsticks), steamed veggie buns, sticky rice and yibin spicy dry noodles. I didn't eat any of the Chinese fried breadstick but my dining companion enjoyed them. They were not made in house, and likely mass produced. Steamed veggie buns were good, decent amount of filling. I also enjoyed the sticky rice and the dry spicy noodles tasted good, but a tad bit spicier than I normally eat. Overall, a good weekend lunch and with tax and tip, our meal came to $48. I'd come back if in the area. read more

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I have been to the Yu Noodles in Rockville, but the ambiance in silver spring is way nicer. They have more seating and the decorating/setting is just nicer in general. The restaurant is located a street across from the major downtown silver spring center, and there's tons of parking options. My friend and I shared their soup dumplings, peanut noodles, and beef noodle soup. The soup dumplings were solid. There could be a little more soup in them, but the wrapping wasn't too thick and the meat was delicious. We both enjoyed our noodle dishes as well. I would like to try more of their desserts, but I was already so full...so next time :) read more

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The food here is all fine and well, but I'm here to tell you about the fried mochi with brown sugar. It's a unique dessert, very similar to the one I grew up eating (except filling is different and shape is different). It comes out hot, and the brown sugar filling is also liquid inside, so BE CAREFUL not to burn the inside of your mouth. It's sweet, it's soft, it's crunchy. Must get. read more

Yu Noodles - Fried mochi brown sugar - there's 5 but we already ate one when I remembered to take a pic - Chinese Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Great food and prompt. Food was ready in less than 20mins. Nice clean business and great staff. Got the Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup with shrimp. Containers are nice and big and they have the food separated from the soup portion which lets you put what you want. read more

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Brrr...it's cold out there, isn't it? Out and about doing errands on one of these frosty days, I decided I needed to warm up with soup dumplings from Yu Noodles. For those who don't know, soup dumplings are not dumplings that go in soup, but dumplings that have soup INSIDE. It takes a little practice, but the idea is to bite off a corner of the dumpling and then slurp the hot soup from inside. Extra points if you don't dribble any down your shirt! The dish comes with a little bowl with ginger shavings, into which you pour soy sauce and then dip. But I find the dumplings so good, I like to eat them all on their own. No need to take notes - all of this is written down for you on cards on the table. I did also try one of the soups - one that looked delectable with a fried chicken leg and a slick of bright green bok choi. But the taste was bland and there is no need to have soup on top of soup dumplings! If you must have another dish, try something different. read more

How can you not look forward to noodles? Or dumplings? Or noodles and dumplings?!? My friends and I stopped in after a movie at AFI and almost didn't look at the specials on the way in - glad we did. We were greeted and seated immediately and started digging into the menu. We decided to start with a scallion pancake and the pork soup dumplings. We also got sesame paste noodles with minced pork, the minced pork over rice, and a special - the soy sauce brown sugar noodles. The scallion pancakes was delish - flaky and enough scallions to really taste them. And the soup dumplings! Yes! Fantastic! Great amount of filling, very flavorful, and the skin was strong enough to be picked up but not too chewy. The noodles and rice dishes were also really good. The sesame paste noodles came with not just the minced pork, but an egg and I think cucumbers and carrots. It was not as strongly sesame flavored as I expected. The brown sugar soy sauce noodles were spicy, which was yummy, but didn't really have the sweetness I expected. The rice was my favorite - the minced pork and egg were complemented by cabbage in some kind of miso-ish dressing. It was super tasty! I'd definitely go back for the scallion pancake and the soup dumplings and keep trying new entrees! read more

One of my friends and I live in downtown silver spring and wanted to check out this local spot. I love it here! Quaint and very cute and comfortable space! Customer service was great and they even provided us some recommendations! I got the rainbow soup dumplings which were delicious (like little pockets of soup and meat, yum!) and seafood noodles which was absolutely delicious. Great place to check out and a parking garage right across the street so very convenient for those that would be driving in! read more

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Like other Asian restaurants in Silver Spring, YuNoodles is an OK Asian cuisine place that will satisfy your cravings if you do not want to go farther for a more authentic flavor. My partner and I went recently for lunch after a friend (whose recommendations I generally trust) recommended it. Overall, it's not bad, but having just recently lived in Japan where there is no dearth of good Chinese food, I found everything mediocre. The cucumber dishes for example, should be simple with maybe some soy and vinegar dressing, but they doused this dish in sesame sauce which makes it too sweet. My husband had some spicy beef noodle soup dish, which was OK, but overall I found the broth to be surprisingly bland. I ordered some dumplings in spicy sauce, which was probably the best dish, but also was a tad bit too salty. The service was decent though, prompt and friendly, overall it's worth a try if you're in the area, but there are better options if you're willing to go farther away. The tastes of the restaurant definitely cater to their clientele, who I assume do not know authentic Chinese food. read more

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Fantastic bang for your buck, and amazing food too! Ambiance and Service also great We got the scallion pancakes, rainbow soup dumplings, steamed pork dumplings and the N7 and N1 noodles dishes. It was all amazing and so flavorful. I definitely want to get one of the broth based noodle dishes next time, because I loved my wife's dish. Everything was very fresh and I know for certain that if we'd ended up in the condos in the building above them, we'd have come by at least bi-weekly. I can see us being regulars here. I'm just really stingy with my 5 stars. read more

Yu Noodles - Rainbow soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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We came here for a Saturday lunch and we did not have to wait for seats as the restaurant had ample seating throughout the meal. We started with the xiao long bao and pan fried buns, and they were both delicious. We ordered a couple of spicy noodle dishes - they were definitely spicy! I'd recommend the Sichuan beef noodle soup as portions of beef were plentiful, noodle was made well, and the broth was tasty. The entire menu did not break the bank either. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place! read more

Yu Noodles - N4. Sichuan Beef Noodles Soup - Chinese Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Noodles are definitely better than theIr soup dumplings. Good portions too. Service was fast on a Saturday noon. Only two tables were occupied. Small & cozy space for small groups of gatherings. read more

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First time trying this spot out and I give it a Thumbs Up! I ordered the Chicken Leg Quarter Noodle Soup and the Roasted Duck appetizer. Both dishes were delicious, with the noodle soup being the star. The noodle soup was super warming and comforting on this cold afternoon. The flavor profile was a bit mild on the broth, but in all good. The chicken is what saved this dish! It was grilled and cooked to perfection. It was so tender, juicy and remained that way from the time picking up my order to arriving back home. The "To-Go" dish packaging was quite impressive as well. They have this sort of cool packaging that allows for you to have the broth packaged and separate from the main ingredients such as the noodles, veggies and protein. This allows for everything to remain fresh while transporting your goods and nothing is overcooked-soggy....like the noodles.... something I can't stand when ordering noodle or ramen dishes to go. lol. Also, it was fun to put it all back together and add a few spices at home to doctor it up with more flavor and heat.... the way I like it. :-) Overall, a great first impression and I will be back to try out some of their other dishes. The staff is very friendly and the customer service was great. The restaurant itself has lots of eating spaces/tables and the vibe is very laid-back. They have a little bit of everything.....so whether eating here solo or in a group--everyone in your party will have something to eat that fits their liking. Double "Thumbs Up" to Yu Noodle! It's another good food option in the Downtown Silver Spring area. read more

Yu Noodles - the outside of a noodle restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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This place was SO GOOD, food came out as soon as we ordered and was freshly made. I really enjoyed the scallion pancakes those were my personal favorite alongside the spicy cucumbers. The server was very sweet and answered all of our questions and gave good recommendations. The place was well kept, clean and organized. Will be returning read more

I was not impressed with Yu Noodles in terms of food or service. We came here on a Saturday for lunch and it wasn't busy. We were seated right away. The waitress poured our first cups of water and then left us with a carafe of cucumber water for self-refills. The table also already had the soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil condiments to minimize service. The ambiance is nice with the modern lighting decor, golden cups, and a decorative mural featuring Asian architecture. Pop music was also playing in the background. We ordered the Quarter Duck appetizer ($13), Pork Soup Dumplings ($10), and Steamed Pork Buns ($9). The food was brought out in an above-average, but not unreasonable, amount of time. Once the food was brought out, we were never checked on again. We had asked for a refill of the water, but it seems that the waitress forgot and we didn't get it until close to the end of the meal. The level of service provided was super minimal, it was more like a cafe-type of service. The quarter duck appetizer was dry. There was sauce at the bottom of the bowl, but it was served with a fork instead of a spoon so there was no way to scoop up any extra sauce and moisten the duck. The flavor of the soup dumplings was good, but I was disappointed with the size and broth amount. These are the tiniest soup dumplings I have ever had. There was hardly any broth inside the dumplings - there was just enough broth to keep them moist, but in no way would I categorize them as soup dumplings based on the skimpy drop of soup inside. It comes with six dumplings (six for $10), so I suppose the small dumpling size is warranted for the price, but the size is more akin to an appetizer. The steamed pork buns were the biggest letdown. I'm used to the more traditional char siu (bbq pork) filling, and this was not that. The bun was nice and soft, fluffy, but the inside quickly got soggy because of the filling. It was more like a wonton/steamed meatball filling which was super bland. I have never felt the need to add soy sauce to a steamed bun... until now. Maybe it's my own fault for going to a place called "Yu Noodles" and not ordering the noodles, but none of their noodle dishes piqued my interest. I don't plan on coming back to Yu Noodles again. read more

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Last night I ordered dumplings, noodles and sticky rice. Worse meal ever! The dumplings were stale, the pasta part hard and tested old, they were cold and had not enough filling for them to taste like anything. The noodles tasted like nothing and the sticky rice the worse I ever eaten by far. Very disappointing. A waste of my time and $.​ read more

I love Yu Noodles up in Rockville, so I was thrilled to learn there was a closer location to my house. There's a parking garage directly across the street if you don't live close enough to walk. This location is 3-4x the size of the Rockville location, so plenty of seating and lots of windows and light. They were very busy when we came in on a Friday night, but we were seated quickly and our server was really friendly and apologetic about the slight wait for food. We got garlic cucumbers which were a little spicy, though helped cut the spice of the Sichuan beef soup with noodles and tender slices of beef. I usually get the pork bun, but tried the pork and chive dumplings, which were delicious. We also got the scallion pancake, which was crisp and delicious. I can't wait to come back! read more

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The food here is very tasty and service was great! We got the items below: Spicy Peppercorn chicken - the skin was crispy and like the name it had an aromatic peppercorn taste and was slightly spicy. Pork soup dumplings (white wrap) were good, skin was soft and relatively thin. The pork and shrimp soup dumplings (green wrap) were ok. The skin is thicker and tougher than the pork. Sesame paste noodles - very tasty, sesame was not overpowering with garlic which was pleasant. The noodles itself had a QQ bounciness/chewiness that was every enjoyable. Spicy and sour cold noodles - this was a pleasant dish with mala spice. Would say this was our favorite. These noodles also had a QQ/chewy texture, loved it! Intestine noodle soup - this was the dish we liked the least, the intestine had a smell which made the dish unenjoyable. Overall, the food was great and people were also great. If you're looking for good noodles, this is the place. read more

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We love this restaurant! We always get delivery service, and the food is fresh, individual and delicious. This is not your run-of-the-mill Chinese restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

Great place for lunch! Stopped here with a coworker today and enjoyed our lunch. We ordered rainbow soup dumplings to share which were very good! I had some spicy beef noodle soup which was good. The noodles were spongy and the sauce was great. My co worker for the dry noodles which looked delicious. The whole place is very nicely decorated and the staff was friendly. read more

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Was a huge fan of City Taste and was sad to see it go. However, Yu Noodles is a much needed addition to Silver Spring as we have been lacking anything non-Mandarin Chinese that other neighborhoods across Montgomery County and D.C. have. There was an UberEats BOGO deal so we got two of the Chicken Leg Noodles Soup, Sour & Spicy Cold Noodles with Beef, Noodles in Scallion Oil with Chicken, and a Fried Cruller Filled Mochi. Everything was very delicious and we look forward to eating here more through dine-in, takeout, and delivery. My only suggestion is they add some vegetarian options so more people can eat from here. read more

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3 of us ate here recently for lunch. We loved it. The reviews are accurate about how delicious their food is. We had several different dumplings and the pork rolls. Our service was very good and the restaurant itself is kept very clean and nice. We will definitely be back here! read more

We ordered so much food & it was all AMAZING!!!! I don't remember the names of them all but i'm sure if you show them they'll be able to tell you. The service was quick and very friendly; they'll pour your noodles into the bowl if you ask;) The portions were also very big, which is amazing, so bring your appetite! Super quaint and small spot to go enjoy. Would definitely go out of my way to eat here! read more

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The restaurant is bright and airy in the middle of downtown silver spring. The chicken noodle soup was refreshing and I appreciate that you had the option to add soy sauce, chili oil, and vinegar to any of your dishes. read more

Yu Noodles - N10. Chicken Leg Noodles Soup - Chinese Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I was so hungry and forgot to take a picture. Had the sour cabbage and fish rice noodle soup without the spicy sauce. It was delicious and hit the spot in a snowy day! I'm so glad that I could have the chili oil NOT in my soup. Customization is the key for eateries to have a wider appeal! read more

The food is mostly wonderful. The service is good. The ambiance is like modern China is some ways, I felt.

Great dumpling & noodle shop right across from the Wayne street garage in DTSS. I've been twice, both times I had the rainbow dumpling set but this time I made a note that my favorite was the red ones (the peppercorn), though they are all good. Last night we had N5, dry noodles with minced pork, and they are addictive. The first few bites I was like "these are good" and by the end I was like "nom nom nom". I also enjoyed the chive & pork pan fried dumplings. Small but very tasty and the sauce they bring with them is a good mix. I wasn't personally as keen on the mochi brown sugar, the brown sugar filling was a bit too "burnt" for me (but I also don't like caramel) though my husband enjoyed these. It's a preference thing, not an actual indictment of the dish. Several other dishes sound really good so I'll have to eat my way across the menu. read more

Customer service is on point and the food is decent. I like that the space, although small, fits the atmosphere. I think that it's cute that they have the instructions on how to enjoy the coup dumplings. I'm not a vinegar fan for my dumplings, soy sauce is preferred, and I liked that both options were there. The pork dumplings were ok - not that flavorful. I wanted a spin on some homemade chicken noodle soup so I opted for the chicken leg noodle soup. The vegetables were cooked nicely and the chicken was tender. The noodles were ok and the broth was mild. My server was attentive and made sure everything was going smoothly. The kpop added to the atmosphere and made for a nice lunch. I will gladly come back and try other dishes on their menu. read more

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Listen!! I love the cute little spot! I've just moved close and within a week I have been here 4 times. I'm a create of habit so I've been alternating between the pork & chive dumplings chicken leg & noodles (the broth is divine) it feels good to my soul and the fried pork chop! The food is always fresh and the customer service is so welcoming and chatty, which I enjoy. You can tell that this is becoming a cute little neighborhood go-to spot! read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Great service and good food. I went in on a Friday at 5:30, the waitress walked me through her menu favorites. I ended up with the beef noodles, low on the spicy and it was great! I'll definitely be back to try some other options. read more

Yu Noodles - N4. Sichuan Beef Noodles Soup - Chinese Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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We came in for lunch yesterday. Served was super helpful with recommendations! The rainbow soup dumplings was 2 of each of their soup dumplings which were all amazing! We also loved the cucumber in garlic sauce. My friend loved the Chongqing noodles! They are a nice vegetarian option with a tasty sauce served with boiled peanuts and a fried egg. We also had the spicy oil wontons. They were very good although I did end up dabbing some of the oil off. Looking forward to coming back and trying other things!! read more

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This is the first of the Yu Noodle locations I have checked out -- and I love the grand opening fanfare they've got outside of their entrance. On the way inside, I noticed a sign with some specials going on, including a rainbow dumpling deal, that includes two of each of the three dumplings: peppercorn spicy, pork, and shrimp/pork. It was a weeknight, so when I entered it was completely empty (not for long), so I let one of the staff lead me to a table in front of the window. I was waiting on someone, so I just drank water for a few minutes and quickly scanned the menu in preparation. I knew I was going to get the rainbow dumplings... but what else?? The friend I was waiting for arrived and so we ordered the dumplings... the peppercorn ones were my favorite I think. The spicy kick gave them the extra flavor burst. They were all wonderful though! I decided to get the Yibin Spicy Dry Noodle -- now THAT was spicy! I managed to finish the bowl without feeling extra full... it was the perfect amount after splitting the dumplings. And I have to say, the prices of everything were great too! I'm excited to return and try the other menu items! read more

Great new addition to downtown Silver Spring! Excellent Chongqing style Chinese food in an area that has been sorely lacking in authentic Chinese food for a long time! Some highlights for me are the Sichuan beef noodles, spicy soup dumplings, chicken leg over rice w/egg and minced pork, and pan fried pork chive dumplings. Service was quick and friendly and the space is modern and welcoming. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity. read more

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