Ambiance was very casual with a welcoming staff. The food…read morewas overall really good. Their Hainanese chicken rice was comforting. The lamb was tasty. All the dishes we ordered were delicious. Will definitely be back.

Shanghai Taste is tucked into a small strip plaza just off I-270 North, but it's a standout for…read moreauthentic Shanghai cuisine. The staff is friendly, the dining room is small and cozy, and it is almost always packed on weekends--so plan accordingly. The xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are excellent and a must-order. We also enjoyed the fried turnip cakes, duck dishes, rice cakes, and other classic Shanghai specialties. It is a convenient, satisfying spot when you are craving comforting Chinese food with bold, traditional flavors. Bonus: Carman's Ice Cream is just a couple of doors down, making it easy to finish the meal with dessert.

Bob's Shanghai has been on a bunch of best dim sum lists but it's a pretty far drive for us…read more Luckily we were in the area so we placed an order for pickup online. We ordered an Egg and Cruller Wrap, Scallion Pancake, Pork & Rice Shumai, Chicken XLB, Pan Fried Pork Buns, and Cucumbers. Order was ready on time but know that since its was a Sunday so it took around 45 minutes due to how busy it was. We really liked the Pork & Rice Shumai and the Pan Fried Pork buns were our favorites. Both filled really well. The Chicken XLB (like most carryout dumplings) kind of exploded mostly so we didn't get the best experience there but the flavor was good. The egg cruller wrap was solid but doesn't travel well. The scallion pancake was a little thicker/breadier than I'm used to. Cucumbers were solid. This place definitely needs to be experienced dine in, especially based on how busy their dining room was that day. If you're in a rush though, their takeout is solid.

TLDR: Great handmade soup dumplings and well-executed home-style dishes, though a few items lacked…read moreseasoning or portions. A solid spot for sharing with a group, and I'd happily return to explore more of the menu. I really wanted to love this place. The soup dumplings are among the better ones in the area. While the wrappers aren't as thin or chewy as the very best, you can tell they're handmade, and I'll always appreciate that. I'd recommend sticking with the pork soup dumplings since they were rich, savory, and full of umami. The crab version unfortunately didn't have any noticeable crab flavor and tasted almost identical to the pork. The duck came in a generous portion and is a great choice for anyone who enjoys sweeter flavors. The watercress was fresh and plentiful, but it could have used much more garlic. We ended up adding the wonton chili oil and dipping it for extra flavor. The cucumber was delicious, but the portion was way too small. The bean curd was cooked well, though there wasn't enough pork for a dish that was supposed to feature it. The fish was another highlight with light spice, a crispy exterior, and perfectly cooked, tender meat. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try more dishes. I enjoy the home-style cooking, and it's the kind of restaurant that's especially fun to visit with a larger group so you can sample a variety of dishes.

Gave Rh Bistro a chance and not sure if we will go back. We were shown to a table that had an ipad…read moresitting on it for ordering. When I picked it up I realized it had a pretty dirty screen with some greasy fingerprints. Not a comfortable feeling that I had to order thru the screen that previous customers had used. Dishes we ordered included the scallion pancake (tasty but quite greasy), Tibetan cumin lamb (very good flavor for the lamb but ordered mild and it came loaded with hot peppers), braised eggplant and green beans ( the best of the four items ordered, seasoned nicely and the green beans were cooked the right amount to be slightly chewy and flavorful), and Vegetable chow fun (came in a substantial puddle of soy sauce after we checked the box for less soy sauce!). Our service person seemed to be the only person serving all the customers in our section of the restaurant. Our third entree followed the other two by at least 10 minutes. Only after I could find our server and could inquire did we learn they still had it in the kitchen and had not brought it out. Also, we never did get a refill of our water glasses.

The food is extremely flavorful and honestly probably one of the best Chinese restaurants I've been…read moreto in VA. They specifically are excellent at cooking all types of seafood. Fish can very easily be overcooked in Chinese cooking even if the timing is off by 30 secs but they have it down to an art. The interior space is very nice- would be a great date spot- just...remember what spicy food in general does to your stomach and "below" after if you wanna spend time with your date after The one thing I will say is they are definitely short-staffed. The waiters are very nice and helpful but were clearly overwhelmed when we were there. There is free parking for 2 hrs with validation so very easy to park, although the lot was very full when we went. Overall a great experience and would totally go back

If you're looking for outstanding Asian food, this place is absolutely worth seeking out. The…read morelocation is a little tucked away, but the food more than makes up for it. The portions are incredibly generous, and every dish we tried was delicious. The drunken noodles were packed with flavor, the fried rice was perfectly cooked, the Tso's chicken was excellent, and the steamed fish was fresh and beautifully prepared. The highlight of the meal was the spectacular tableside Flambé dessert--it was both delicious and a fun experience. The service was exceptional. Our waitress was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. The owners were also warm and welcoming, adding to the wonderful dining experience. And don't skip the beer--it was fantastic! Great food, generous portions, outstanding hospitality, and excellent value. We'll definitely be back.

I saw this place named on some guy's list of best restaurants in NOVA. We only ordered 4 dishes so…read moreI can't speak for the rest of the menu. But what we did get was pretty darn good (if a bit pricey)! The style is much more authentic, so if you're looking for something like Hunan Cafe (Greenbriar), or that NOVA institution China King, this is different. Is it better? For the most part, yes. (But I still crave that Americanized sweet, spicy, glazey brown sauce that comes in slight variations in so many dishes). I had the hot and sour soup, Szechuan spicy fried eggplant sticks, Taiwanese rice noodles with fried tofu, and the Chengdu twice cooked pork. Everything was excellent, except....the hot and sour soup. Honestly, Hunan Cafe and China King beat the pants off this place's hot and sour soup. Here, it was a bit too sweet. It had some red chilies in it, but I could not detect much white pepper. And it's a vegetarian version, so no small bits of chicken or pork. I'd skip this the next time I order from here. But the other dishes... amazing! The noodles were light-tasting but still delicious. The eggplant was garnished with cilantro, garlic, salt, and red chili sauce. The twice cooked pork was sauteed with sliced leeks and the same red chili sauce. I think that's the fresh, zingy, spice flavor profile I like that can't be found at Americanized Chinese restaurants. Sure, China King has its place and I'll still go back there when I'm close (RIP China King Fair Lakes and Herndon). And admittedly, I go to that awful Panda chain occasionally because I never learn. The unfortunate thing is, I'll more likely go to these places than Cheng's because of the price. The pork dish was $21 and the noodle dish was $19. My total bill came to $60 before tax and tip. If I need to stuff my face with a Chinese umami bomb fast, I'm probably going to the other places for $15-30. I do want to try the rest of the menu at Cheng's, but it's going to be a drawn-out process for the sake of my wallet. I'd be remiss if I didn't include a comment from my dining partner. She compared the quality and taste of the food at Cheng's to Peter Chang's (either Peter Chang's-Herndon, or Mama Chang Fairfax). A high compliment. But she said the value is better at those places' AYCE options than what we got at Cheng's, and I agree. If you've been to none of these places, you have to try them all at least once.

I've tried soup dumplings in Taiwan and these are pretty darn close to those! Pork dumplings with…read moresome vinegar and chili oil - yummm!! The vermicelli lemongrass chicken was also very good. My partner ordered the beef pho house special and it was also very tasty! If you're in the area give it a try.

Tried their Vietnamese Bun Bo Hue soup (P9) that was recommended to me by the waiter and was…read moredisappointed yet again. In fact I have given up hope of finding any good Vietnamese food around Gaithersburg. Shame on me. What was I thinking ordering Vietnamese food when the name of this restaurant was flashing in neon "DUMPLING" and should have given me pause. Ok. Let's start with the plus side. The bowl was large and there was quite a lot of meat. The end. On the negative side, the broth was boringly insipid, the round noodles were over cooked and way too soft; the side dish of vegetables was microscopic. Enough said. Waiter was polite and the service was fine. The restaurant's ambiance was utilitarian and dull. Don't take your fate there for sure. They will be unimpressed.

After a few days, I was really craving Asian food, and we happened upon this charming spot. The…read morestaff was warm and welcoming, and hearing Mandarin spoken by both the staff and other diners made it feel like we'd found the right place. The food was flavorful, satisfying, and true to what I'm used to. I'd definitely come back--though it is a bit out of the way.

We visited this restaurant a couple of days ago, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst Chinese…read moredining experiences we've ever had. The food itself was extremely disappointing, but what made the experience even worse was the fact that our order was missing ingredients that were supposed to be part of the dishes. When we questioned why our meal had no vegetables, we were told that they had simply been left out. That's not something we expected, especially given what we ordered. To make matters worse, we were rushed out and told that we needed to leave because the restaurant was closing. What was especially uncomfortable was seeing other customers upstairs who were still eating, ordering food, and being loud. When we asked why they were allowed to stay while we were being asked to leave, the owner told us that they were "special customers." That comment was extremely off-putting and left us feeling as though we were being treated as less important or less welcome. The only positive part of the experience was our waiter, who was polite and pleasant despite the situation. Overall, between the disappointing food, missing ingredients, and the way we were treated at the end of the meal, this was a very unpleasant experience. We certainly expected better and, unfortunately, would not return based on this experience.

Nestled between the usual pizza ever burger joints, Dumpling District offers a delicious…read morealternative. They share their space with a Kung Fu Tea, and thanks to some awkward spacing on their current signage, I thought they were actually a dojo. Once I realised, I went in. This is not a restaurant but a food hall, and it feels like a cafeteria inside. It's a definite "get your food and go" kind of place: the fact that my "for here" order came packed to go helps emphasize that (and, PLEASE, can we consider the amount of single use plastic waste as a result of that? I don't need lids and such....) I ordered the tripe app and rainbow soup dumplings. The tripe was very good, with just a touch of spice. Americans might consider it a medium? The dumplings were surprisingly good and I would rank them with many other good dumpling places. Service was good. Food was delicious. Atmosphere and heavy plastic use leave a little to be desired.

Overall: Not a good value. Ambiance: While there is plenty…read moreof sitting, the place looks more like a takeout place than a restaurant. Service: Poor. The service staff looked totally bored. Not good for business. Food: Well presented, but not great. Parking: Plenty of parking with easy access.

Located in the food court, this place is serving Asian dishes like beef bowls, pho and dim sum…read more Food is pretty good. Definitely above par with other food court dishes in the mall. I like that it had a separate seating area and kiosk ordering. Coming soon are new dishes including Bahn Mi sandwiches.

My husband is obsessed with soup dumplings and we search them out and eat them everywhere we go if…read morehe can find them. He wasn't on this trip with me, but, his influence remains so, when I found this in the nearby mall I decided to come give it a try. You order at a self-serve kiosk and choose dine in or take away. Basic inside dining where they call your name and you I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have all the typical soup dumpling sauce options like the red chili flakes and oils - just siracchi They have a large selection of soup dumplings to include pork, veggie, tofu, shrimp and chicken. I chose the zucchini and shrimp and a hot and sour soup for a lighter option for dinner. It actually took a long time for my dumplings and soup to be ready. Like over 10 minutes while others who paid after me got their food. So, I had to go up and ask about my order and then it was ready within about 2 minutes. I saw several others with ramen bowls and if I could go back, I'd have ordered that. Price was around the same by the end and, much better presentation and more food. For food court dumplings and ramen, this was pretty good.