This is definitely one of my favorite dim sum places. They have an incredible variety of options,…read morebut I am super particular to the steamed pork buns and the baked pork buns. Those have really deep childhood memories for me and this place makes the best ones I've ever had in Maryland. The service is wonderful and the restaurant is warm and welcoming.

If you're craving dim sum a this is a good place to checkout!…read more We ordered a bunch off of the all day dim sum menu - I recommend the stuffed eggplants, noodles, crystal shrimp and green beans. I would not order the rice - lacking in flavor and highly do not recommend. Great dim sum though shrimp heavy!

This is located in the Great Wall food court. I got the combo box with roast pork and duck and it…read moretasted so good! Although it did seem a bit pricey. Mine was $20 for the combo but the portion was generous!

Not bad! We got the combo order for like $20. It's located in the food court of a grocery store,…read morebut don't let that fool you. Very popular spot!! I wish the duck skin had some sort of glaze on it, I thought it could've been better. The BBQ pork was alright, my favorite was the crispy pork. We got three protein options, rice, and some veggies. Overall, the food was pretty good and I'd come back. Next time I'd try the lean cuts of the crispy pork and bbq pork. Super casual spot with a decent amount of seating in the food court. The line can be long, but it goes decently fast.

Nihao is consistently solid which is one of the many reasons to come here and get an amazing meal…read more We always get the dry fried red pepper chicken which is AMAZING. It is super spicy, not for the weak. This time we also tried the pan fried shrimp dumplings and the dry fried green beans. Both good and the green beans were especially flavorful. Attentive service, individual dishes come out while it is still hot instead of being held, waiting on the rest of the food. Appreciated that. The restaurant volume is moderate. You can have a conversation but also ear hustle if that's your thing. Super chill vibes every time I'm here.

Update: The more I…read moreeat here the worst it gets? They only have a few standout items in our opinion. The AYCE made things taste mediocre. I wouldn't say this is the best Chinese food but it's definitely satisfying and nearby. The only items we do like here: Duck spring rolls Bamboo fish Egg drop soup Cucumber salad

Dim sum available everyday. Unsure if the carts is weekend only, but there were carts!!! Prepare…read morefor an authentic experience where the Chinese aunties yell out what they have in each cart. Our ham sui kuk, shrimp dumplings, shumai, black bean spare ribs, and egg tarts came out to 30$.

Located in a strip mall. There is ample parking. Service is fast. We order 6 dishes which…read moreincluded the egg foo young with chicken, pork, and shrimp. Shu Mai, Chinese broccoli, steamed beef balls, steamed rice noodle stuffed with shrimp, and the wrapped sticky rice with shrimp and pork. The egg foo young combo was huge. It came with and egg roll and fried rice. The shumai was large and delicious. Chinese broccoli was served with oyster sauce which was a tad salty when you ate the contracted sauce areas. The steamed noodle with shrimp had a really thick noodle. A little too much noodle to shrimp ratio. All this was $54.16 + tip.

Great service! Great food! Has all the authenticity of amazing Chinese food…read more We stopped here on whim with a friend and was actually surprised. She said let's go eat Chinese food and I thought, oh lord, another Panda Express or some hole in wall that had the generic dishes from takeout restaurants. I'm used to driving to VA for more authenticity, but I was surprised! Didn't know this gem existed in this area! Cantonese and Hong Kong food and more! They catered to all Asian ethnicities with focus on hometown favorites that my mom used to make me, and I was so excited when I saw the menu. The place was smaller than expected but packed with people! I thought I was in NYC for a bit, but nope, just Rockville. We had a specialty fish dish, along with a few of their specials that had beef and vegetables. Okay, I grew up in a Chinese Restaurant, but if you wanted me to list out the specialty dishes, I can't. I really was just busy being surprised and busy eating. And we ate ALOT! Food was great! I would definitely come back here more often. I do like that there were a lot of locals who were there, so you know it's a good place! There's no basic dishes here, just authentic and tasty!

I haven't been to East Pearl in at least a decade. The last Hong Kong style restaurant was on the…read moreJumbo Floating Restaurant in Hong Kong in 2016. I think it is because I prefer spicy food and went to other restaurants in Rockville with Szechuan and Hunan food. This is a storefront space but is comfortable inside with high ceilings. I was brought a full pot of strong black tea when I sat down, and I drank most of it. I ordered egg rolls and Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup. The eggs were crispy and mostly filled with cabbage, but they were well seasoned came with the potent spicy mustard. I put too much mustard on the first eggroll and thought my egg was going to explode but I got past that. The soup came about five minutes later. The soup tasted like a chicken base with Chinese broccoli and wontons had whole pieces of shrimp in them and thin noodles. It had a very good balance of flavors. East Pearl also has lunch menu that I will try on my next visit. My lunch cost $15.85 plus tip, an outstanding value.

There's definitely a reason why Da Hong Pao Restaurant is always booked and busy…read more The food was absolutely amazing--you can really tell it's authentic Chinese cuisine. They were also able to accommodate a group of about 18 of my family members and me, which was a huge plus! The service was excellent as well; the staff consistently checked in to make sure we were taken care of. Highly recommend!

I came in for the dim sum. The place was empty which is rare. I sat at the bar and was greeted…read moreimmediately but I wasn't given instructions on how to order the dim sum and as a first timer, I was kind of stuck. The staff answered my questions quickly and took my order. I had the Chinese broccoli, soup dumpling and salt and pepper squid. The Chinese Broccoli wasn't good at all. Very bland and I didn't really like the oyster sauce. The soup dumplings were good. Not anything to write home about, but I'd order them again. The squid was really flavorful and it was a good portion. I also had a giant pot of oolong tea which was delicious. They take Apple Pay as well and for less than $40 it wasn't a bad lunch. I'll be back to give it another shot for dinner.

Definitely one of my favorite go to spots for lunch. I haven't been here for dinner but the…read morecustomer service is welcoming and attentive. The manager makes his rounds and is sure to communicate if there needs to be a substitute on a menu item. Very accommodating and the food has always been good. Supportive of solo diners, date night, groups and that gal pal catch up. We make reservations whenever we go, but it does seem that walk ins can be accommodated as well.

Came for restaurant week and thought my meal was just okay. Everything we ordered was average…read moretasting or dry, except for the tuna crudo, crab Rangoon beignets, and black pepper steak I'd say. Pork croquettes were very dry, that I couldn't initially tell what it is. I didn't like the fruit dessert they offered, as it was too icy and the blend of textures didn't work. I like the crunch that was added on the lo mein, but the noodles were overall meh. Chicken was somewhat bland. The honeycomb cake wasn't anything special, but it fit my palette at least. Service was attentive and nice at least. It's a nice spot to look at, but should have maybe known why this place wasn't that busy on a Saturday evening.

Representing 3rd quarter 2018 in scrapbook series is Full Key Restaurant. I'll honest I rarely eat…read moreChinese food, maybe once or twice a year, but I do as a rare treat. I tried a couple of places in Wheaton in the 3 years I lived here, but the very best was Full Key. I only visited one time on Saturday, July 20, 2018 on a date. It just so happened to be the rainiest July day since 1970 in DC and 5th rainiest day ever in July, 6th after 2022 day had more. I lived a very close walk to this center, and I trudged out in the heavy rain with my biggest umbrella & rain slicker to meet up with my date. Service was prompt and cordial. Wow, this was one of the best Chinese I've had! As for the date, it was great. She was from one of the dating websites. We went on a 2nd date the very next day, but she ghosted me. Then, I came across her again online about 9 months later, and we went out on another date in May 2019. I asked her what happened, and she explained whatever excuse with personal stuff going on or whatever. All 3 of the dates were good, but she had her issues. In summary, in spite of my kind of weird date & such a rainy day going here, I'll need to take my girlfriend here to enjoy the outstanding food if we're ever in Wheaton hopefully under sunnier skies.

Incredible!!!…read more Everyone should get the chance to eat here. Truly such a delicious and perfect menu and eating experience. You feel at home stepping inside and having a meal eating perfectly made chinese cuisine! You are offered water and/or hot tea. They have so many entree options and we loved our chow foon & soup! Parking is a bit limited which could be a stressor but it's so worth it! You must eat here- 5/5

I have been dining here for over a decade and it never disappoints. This place remains the mecca…read morefor dim sum - whether it's to gather with family for a meal, host an event, or even just to grab a quick bite to-go they are good for it all. The service carts come around quickly and the hosts/staff are consistently friendly. My favorite dishes are the shrimp har gow, crab claw balls, roasted duck, the shrimp stuffed eggplant, and egg tarts --probably the best egg tarts in the area. My kids love their baked pork buns to the point they can tell when I buy it from somewhere else lol. We've dined at plenty of other dim sum spots, but this remains as a consistent top contender for me. Note: the ambiance is casual but I've been to many events hosted here and it makes for a great canvas to portray beautiful decor.

Went here with 4 of my friends right when they opened. Waited a little before being seated. Before…read morewe even sat down we were bombarded by servers telling us to order the food with super rude attitudes. Honestly we thought that was funny and didn't mind it. We were like the food must be good lol When we got our food it was pretty cold. Which is weird cause they just opened. During our meal we hear screaming. It was 2 employees yelling at each other. My friends are Vietnamese and were saying that they were yelling about gambling money. It was pretty annoying and I could tell my friends were uncomfortable. But at the end is where it got really uncomfortable and awkward. The food and service was not good. So I tipped 15 percent. I should have tipped nothing but that's not me and I was in the service industry so i understand everyone has a day off. The, I assume manager or owner came up to the table and told me I'm required to tip 18 percent. I said where does it say that? He says on the receipt. I told him that says suggestions not required and that I could give him 0 tip. He proceeds to make a huge scene about the 2 extra bucks I need to pay. I finally cave because my friends were very very uncomfortable. As we leave my friend said the guy was a talking shit in Vietnamese to his employees about us. My recommendation is to go somewhere else. This was the worst restaurant experience I've ever had and all over 2 dollars that they didn't deserve. I see why they have a low yelp review.

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.

Not sure why the low scores, we enjoyed the food - lobsters (in season), string beans, and pork…read morechops. The severs were friendly (they weren't so busy at 2pm on a Sunday afternoon), and tired to entertain my in-laws. Running a business in this economy isn't easy...I'm giving it 5 stars.