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    Yu Zhou Cafe

    3.5 (248 reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan, Seafood, Soup
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Yixin L.

    The shrimp with chives was the best out of what was ordered since the shrimp was cooked well and chives was tasty. The chicken dish was soft but too salty and might of used fish sauce since it had a bit of stinky flavor that our guest was not used to tasting. The eggplant and pork dish was also too salty and pork did not taste as fresh. The crispy duck dish was unique since it was the first time I had duck cooked like this. However I wished the duck tasted more fresh and it was more chewy than I like. The sticky rice dessert was decent. It was a good portion size with red bean filling inside and sesame seeds. The dried fruit on top was a bit too sweet.

    Tim H.

    Plenty of parking available. Good service. Meal comes with water and tea. Reasonable price and quality food.

    C26. Tea Smoked Duck
    Jimbalaya R.

    I'll start off by saying the servers are very attentive and professional. They run a tight ship. The food from this location is always hot, always tasty and is perfect for dinner or a quick lunch. The inside is spacious with the full tables but I will say that the booth area is a little cramped. Depending on occupancy. I got the Tea Smoked Duck and honestly it was cooked nicely. Very nice presentation too. This is my go to Chinese food spot for dining in!

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    Lei S.

    They seem change management recently. The dishes from the register counter have changed as well. Not many Chinese appetizer dishes available now. My wife can only picked seaweed salad from the selection. The menu is different from last time. Ordered some regular items as shown below. Like the rice pepper beef as it's tender, although beef dice changed to beef slices. I'm fine with that. The tofu dish was very tasty. but the beef tripe appetizer was disappointing it no longer has its unique flavor, but salty taste only. The servers are using iPad for checking now. The price of the two dishes tofu and beef both were $20 of each.

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    Russell J.

    I had a great meal here. The space could use a little updating, but my servers were courteous and attentive. Spring rolls, spicy noodles, and Spicy Shrimp & Okra. The entree was probably one of the best Chinese dishes I have ever had; spicy, fragrant, and flavorful. A great option for real Chinese food in MoCo.

    Fried Red Snapper- Our go to dish.  It never disappoints
    Roma S.

    If the food wasn't so good we would have stopped going here years ago. The service at the front where you order your food is so abysmal. Sadly after this outing, it will be our last. The owner is so rude both to her customers and to the staff (who are wonderful). She openly berates you while ordering and is downright nasty. She needs to take some remedial classes in niceness. I usually do not write reviews like this but after the last encounter and to hopefully get the owner to improve her attitude.

    Hot pot with beef.
    Rick C.

    Wow the dishes here were amazing. Be adventurous and try some things that you won't find at Panda Express. The hot pot with beef was amazing with lots of flavor and interesting ingredients. The duck with garlic sauce was moist and savory. Try the spinach too; it was a fresh option with no meat. The service was very good. The waiters were attentive. The dining area is nicely adorned with Chinese decorations and the tables were simple with plastic cups and disposable chopsticks. The restaurant is easy to find with plenty of parking. FYI, the don't take American Express. I really liked the food here and will definitely return.

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    We have not eaten at the restaurant but carried out several times. The food is absolutely delicious!

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    We got the tofu balls with shrimp and crabmeat. It was terrible- tasted sour and most likely spoiled.

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    The food was really good the decorations where kinda different from each other but other then that all went well

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    Peter Chang Gaithersburg - Peking duck

    Peter Chang Gaithersburg

    4.0(206 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    After three visits, it's clear that this restaurant is deserving of my highest rating. Some details…read morefollow: Food (5) - For example Chef's special branzino was delicious, filling, and dramatically presented on a flame tray to keep the entire serving warm. See photo. Portion is sufficient for two especially considering included vegetables. After sampling about a dozen offerings, it is safe to say we'd order any of these again, yet we are curious about the other dishes. For example, we tried the cold chili pig ear. Not knowing what to expect, we were delighted to enjoy spicy crunchy bite sized pieces as an appetizer. Not all experiments go well, but so far every dish has been a winner. Service (5): Constantly full water glass, tea refills, extra tableware, rapid delivery of dishes----nothing to complain about. We felt taken care of. Ambiance (4): It's a busy Chinese restaurant. Some tables are close to each other thus preventing discussion of any personal or sensitive topics. On the other hand, friendly comments on neighbor table dishes was enjoyable given the variety of dishes observed. "What is that?" "How's it taste?" "Wow - I want to get that next time!" "Would you take a photo of me with friends and food?" It's not required but suggest diners be prepared if they do not have a booth. Overall, a reliably good experience for families, and also some business talk. Lunch with tip averaged about $45 each but we had extra plates, tea, and some higher price items (i.e. branzino) HINT: Make a reservation. Be prepared for a full parking lot. We'll be back.

    I finally went here after passing it for years. I've actually been twice now. I've had their…read moredumplings, combination lo mein, and house basil chicken. The dumplings were delicious on both occasions. The basil chicken was flavorful, but the lomein was very bland. They did not include any sauce in the to go bag (you have to request it). Therefore, I had to eat dry lo mein. The customer service was lovely. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. I look forward to eating in on my next visit. There are many menu items that I would like to try. Overall, I think it's worth a visit. It's conveniently located and the prices are fairly reasonable.

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    Peter Chang Gaithersburg - 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.

    Peter Chang Gaithersburg - Eggplant w. Spicy Garlic Basil Sauce

    Eggplant w. Spicy Garlic Basil Sauce

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    B2J Fish Soup - Small combo sized spicy sour fish soup

    B2J Fish Soup

    4.7(203 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Have been meaning to come here after hearing so much about it, and we're definitely coming back…read moresoon! When entering the restaurant was a lot smaller than I expected, but it didn't feel small once we sat. The interior is cute, clean, and cozy. Came with the wifey and got their signature spicy and sour soup with fish. Their for 2 combo was massive. We had to take half of it home I'm not the biggest fan of sour flavors but I found this dish to be delicious. It wasn't overwhelming, it was savory and comforting. Next time we're trying their Szechuan base!

    Gotta give credit where it's due--the century eggs were actually really tasty, and the crispy fried…read morefish skin was pretty good too. Those were probably the highlights of the meal. That said, I probably wouldn't come back. I felt extremely thirsty after getting home, which made me think the dishes were pretty heavy on MSG. They also forgot the wide noodles we ordered and only brought them out later. By then, they hadn't been cooked together with the tomato broth, so it completely missed the essence. In terms of value, we only ordered three set meals plus one extra wide noodles, and the total came out to over a hundred. For what we got, the value felt pretty average. We then went to another restaurant in the next day, ordered six dishes plus drinks, and still spent less --with much more variety in flavors.

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    B2J Fish Soup - Interiors

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    Cooling jelly dessert

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    George's Hot pot & bbq - Udon Sliced Beef Bulgogi

    George's Hot pot & bbq

    4.4(169 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Versatile Chinese restaurant living up to its name. They have tables set aside for barbecue…read more(complete with ceramic table grills and over head ventilation). If not in the mood for it there is a hot pot menu (with table side burners for individual pots with broth that one cooks protein and veggies in). They also have a classic Chinese food menu one orders à la carte, where the dishes are made to order in the staff kitchen. One of the signature dishes is their Peking Duck. We didn't get the Duck, hotpot or bbq this time. Got 3 different entrees: jumbo salt shrimp, fried bean curd with vegetables and spicy chili fish filet. The fish had plenty of chili oil, dried chili, Napa cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, bean thread noodles and scallions accompanying. Was flavorful and numbing. The tofu dish was a solid vegetarian source, with fried soy braised tofu triangles, broccoli, mushrooms s, cabbage and carrots. The best dish is their shrimp. Large prawns with the shells on were fried in salt, pepper and chili powder. The shells were crispy and edible and absorbed the flavoring well. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and succulent. Great place, will need to try other dishes.

    The duck was pretty good. Hot pot, although not AYCE was…read moredecent. This avoid overeating. The spicy fish was very good. The staff/owners were helpful and super nice. A casual atmosphere. Quite a bit of parking shared with Giant supermarket.

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    George's Hot pot & bbq - Spicy Chili Fish Fillet and Pork Bulgogi (3.14.25)

    Spicy Chili Fish Fillet and Pork Bulgogi (3.14.25)

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    Sichuan Jin River - Fish!!

    Sichuan Jin River

    3.8(508 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    Sichuan Jin has easily become my most-visited restaurant since moving here from NYC--and that's…read moresaying a lot. As someone who truly loves authentic Sichuan cuisine, I came in with high expectations. Word of mouth brought me here, and I am pleasantly surprised. I knew it wouldn't be easy to find the same bold, complex flavors I was used to in Flushing and other NYC Chinatowns, but Sichuan Jin comes impressively close. I feel lucky to have a spot like this nearby. Kevin and Judy put so much care into what they do. It's the kind of place that feels both personal and consistent. My go-to dishes are the flounder with Sichuan peppercorns--satisfying and flavorful--and the eggplant with minced pork in garlic sauce, which is homey and comforting. Pro tip: skip the Americanized Chinese options and go straight for the Sichuan Specialty, Ordinary Home Style, or Chef's Specials sections of the menu. That's where this place truly shines.

    Overall: Mixed reviews. 3 stars at best. This place used to be very nice. Not anymore…read more Food: 4stars. Well prepared and served in a timely manner. Service: 3 stars at best. Waiter's sloppily attired, not very professional. Ambiance: 2 stars. The dining area looked like a dump with all kinds; of store supplies all over. Bathrooms: 1 star. Very dirty and in need of professional cleaning. Parking. 3 stars. Out door limited parking shared with other stores. A problem during busy hours.

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    Sichuan Jin River - Double cooked pork

    Double cooked pork

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    Kung Fu 12 Szechuan - Sizzling Teriyaki Beef

    Kung Fu 12 Szechuan

    3.9(78 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    This location is where Cheeburger cheeseburger used to be at Fallsgrove…read more The inside is quite spacious and a lot of tables. Still relatively new and clean. Bathroom needs work though. It's definitely a mom and pop feeling, but with a larger space. Interesting color palette combination of a place. The decor is minimal to.... I don't remember any decor, but what's the most important? Food. I was pleasantly surprised by the cost to amount ratio and the taste. They executed the dishes well. I like their Potato Eggplant dish which isn't prominent in other Chinese restaurants in the area. It wasn't busy at the time we were there on a Friday night so we had excellent service. Our servers spoke English and Chinese. Attentive and the food came out really quick. Overall, I would come back. It's not a spot to impress or to dress up to go, but if you're hungry and want a casual Chinese food spot, that's also authentic enough to bring a Chinese person, this is definitely worth a try.

    The restaurant is nicely decorated with some large beautiful paintings. The interior is pretty…read moresleek. The portions are also pretty good for the amount paid. But as is typical of Chinese restaurants in the DMV serving spicy food, this restaurant started out great with authentic levels of spiciness, but then severely toned down their heat level to placate the masses. Although this is a Sichuan restaurant, their shrimp dumplings (Cantonese cuisine) were very good with a thin skin. But their wonton soup was extremely below expectations to the realm of pathetic. The wontons were so tiny and mundane I could easily get larger or better wontons from a Americanized Chinese take out joint or even a run of the mill Chinese buffet. Their service also needs improvement as it took quite a while before a server arrived to greet and take our order on my last visit.

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    Kung Fu 12 Szechuan
    Kung Fu 12 Szechuan
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