We had an Excellent meal here today #1 meal was cumin lamb…read moreSuperb food and clean amazing ambiance

Yummy food, slower service (waiter dropped food off and didn't come back until we caught their eye…read moreto signal for the check). Busy at 7 pm but just a few minute wait. String beans with eggplant (四季豆茄子）didn't have a ton of flavor and the steamed buns (上海生煎包）were basic, but the other three dishes we ordered were very yummy.

This is a short review based on my first (but definitely not last!) visit. Will update in the…read morefuture. Was heading home from airport after a long flight. Was feeling hangry because I had planned on stopping at Hard Times for a bowl of chili -and found out they were closed on Mondays. So, pretty much pulled a name out of a hat and would up at Chuan Tian Xia because, well, Szechuan cooking uses chiles, no? Yesssss! I ordered Signature Dumplings and a bowl of Beijing-style Beijing-style Zhajiang Noodles. The dumplings were outstanding: a mix of shrimp, pork, and chive that were plump, juicy, fragrant with the herbaceous flavor of chives. The accompanying sauce was not too sweet, not too hot, just right as a complement to the dumplings. Yowza. I was a happy camper... ...and then I dug into my noodles. Double yowza! Thick wheat noodles topped with a rich sauce made from (I think) fermented soybean paste and braised pork belly, garnished with cucumbers. The portion was way to big for me to eat after my flight, but I really, really enjoyed it (and the remaining dumplings) for lunch today. Did I say yowza? I'm an adventurous eater so the menu's less Americanized items were what I would have ordered given more time (like Maoxuewang: can you say "pig's tongue, spam, pork intestine, and beef tripe"? Protein is protein, baby!). Just means I need to come back, and I will, as quickly as I can.

This seems like a brand new opened spot that I wanted to try but when I asked my waiter he said…read morethey've been open for about 3 years. I got in there and the place was empty and I had to practically yell "excuse me" and someone came out to seat us. The old restaurant was a personal Hotpot place and the new restaurant didnt change the tables or the plates or practically anything so I was a little confused. We ordered and the waiter was super nice and helpful. He suggested good dishes to try and explained that each dish you order comes with a bowl of rice. When the food cane out we were shocked by the portion size. It was way bigger than we were expecting. The flavor of the food was good but a little messy. One dish we ordered was a little bland and the other 2 were pretty salty if not eaten with rice. The fish was not as crispy on the outside as I thought it would be but the inside was super tender and cooked very well. The color wasnt right but the flavor was there. It could've used a little more seasoning on top but it was good either way. The chicken we ordered was extremely spicy, which I liked, but it was pretty spicy. The pork we ordered was okay. It wasnt super authentic because they didnt cut the meat correctly but the flavor was there. Altogether I liked this restaurant and the prices were extremely fair considering their portion size. I would come here again to try the other dishes they have.

Stopped by to enjoy their AYCE brunch (available daily until 3pm) and it didn't disappoint. So many…read moreoptions for $28pp (90 minute time limit) - traditional dim sum, Chinese tapas, soup, noodles, rice, dessert, and more. For dim sum, let them know how many pieces you want. Favorites: firecracker salmon crispy roll, crystal shrimp dumpling, vegan chili hand pulled noodles, and spicy dry fried bamboo fish If you visit on a weekend, I recommend arriving when they open as they got fairly busy as the afternoon went on.

Ive been coming here several times a year now and working my way through everything on the menu…read more The service is amazing. every time no issues. The food comes out extremely fast almost predicting what we'll order and bringing it out 5 minutes later. I came here for dinner last night with some friends and heres my thoughts: Osmanthus honey pork ribs - never going to be disappointed with this Spicy dry fried egg plant - meat eaters and vegetarians will love it. order every time Limencello Shrimp - really good, I had one and its not for me but the shrimp eater at the table enjoyed it profoundly Spring River Fatty Beef - nope. I won't order again. I couldn't find anything to like about it. The texture was gooey, the flavor was a no. I'm calling a redo because of this one. Maybe mix with a lot of rice people like it? Tofu skin salad (cold) - my daughter really likes it. i can have a few bites but its not my favorite. Sichuan popcorn chicken - perfection. it's popcorn chicken. Scallion Bubble pancake - order every time. its huge comes with a vegan dipping sauce. easily enough for 3-4 people.

It's been a long time since we've been here, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed…read morethe food. The service was good as well. It's a huge restaurant with plenty of seating, so we had no problem getting a table on a Friday night. We started with the crab rangoon, which had a generous amount of filling and was surprisingly good. The garlic pork was delicious, although a little on the sweet side. The spicy beef noodle was a huge portion, packed with flavor, and just plain delicious. We'll definitely be adding this place back into the rotation!

The place is nearby the strip mall and very convenient. They have spacious parking space. The…read morerestaurant itself is huge and can accommodate big to small parties. The service was good and direct, didn't wait that long for how much people they have to cater. The food was savory. I ordered the Eggplant with Basil and added chicken as my protein for ($2 or $3) and comes with rice. Then I had a to go of the General Tsao Chicken which based form my partner was really good and savory. Expect a welcome tea like the real chinese/malaysian style restaurant in Asia. Overall I enjoyed the food and the experience.

Some pretty outstanding fish soup. Don't let yourself get fooled by the slightly random /…read morenonsensical name (even the Chinese name makes no sense to me -- what on earth does "no second / two house / family" mean?); B2J Fish Soup is home to one some of the best authentic Chinese food in the DMV. As the name implies, they specialize in fish soup, particularly a hot and sour pickled fish soup (suan cai yu) that originates from Sichuan. This dish was one of my childhood favorites, and B2J did an incredible job crafting a deeply flavorful soup that transported me right back to my family's kitchen. The soup is served in the largest bowls I've ever seen and absolutely loaded with pickled veggies and tender, flaky fish that completely soaks up all the spicy and sour flavor. I appreciate that the soup isn't overly spicy or salty, so it's possible to drink the actual soup instead of just fishing out its fillings, and it goes great with the side of white rice. Their meal combo options also come with several appetizers of choice so, in addition to the delightful suan cai yu, we also got the fried milk custard and wood ear mushroom salad. The salad was super refreshing, with a great crunch from the wood ear mushrooms and red onions. The dressing was mostly vinegar and chili-based, so it was sour, spicy, salty, and slightly sweet. It was a delightful precursor to the spicy and sour fish soup, and the leftovers also kept incredibly well over the next couple of days. The fried milk custard was a great appetizer but made an even better dessert; the milk was gooey and melty, and the fried outer shell was perfectly crispy. It was such a delightful combination of flavors and not overly sweet. This hidden gem is quite quaint, but they managed to fit a decent amount of seating inside, with several long tables lining each side of the restaurant and a narrow aisle in between. The seats are comfy and, while the tables are quite close together, there's still enough space to feel like you have a bit of privacy / separation from the other diners. I love the little bamboo light fixtures, and one of their back walls has a little semi-circle design that looks like fish scales, adding to the fun, fish-themed ambiance.

This is our favorite place for fish! Okay, my family loves soup, and this is very flavorful big…read morepot soup with awesome fish! We loved the classic flavor- just enough spicy ( plenty enough for me), to make it not overwhelm the fish and still has a good kick. We did try their spicier one - that was too much spicy in our opinion, but the level of spiciness is a personal preference. Their non- spicy tomato base is also very good! The fish itself- not fishy at all. Very fresh, goes very well with the soup. The sauerkraut is very flavorful and enhances the experience well, not overpowering anything. It all goes in harmony to creat a great experience! Loved their cold spicy chicken as an appetizer and the cucumber salad with peanuts were very well received. And one more thing - their rice - is SO good! Yeah, odd thing to specifically mention rice of any Asian restaurant- this is my first as well! But their rice was just that good!

This restaurant has been on my radar for some time. The food and service were good. The restaurant…read moreis a little on the loud side between the music on the background and catters among people. Decorations is on a classy side. The prices varies. We started with a few cocktails and couple starters. Sesame Balls were perfectly fried and delicious. The Shuimai was good as well. We ended up with 3 dry Chili dishes: chicken, cauliflower, and tofu. All same flavor but different at the same time. The tofu was soft inside with a nice crispy outer coating. Both chicken and cauliflower were tasty as well. Then there is the chicken with cashew nuts. I liked this one more than I thought I would. Good flavor. Lastly, wow. The Spicy Sour Fish Filet. It came in a HUGE bowl. A little spicy, a little sourness, fish, noodle... what is there not to like. Overall, a good experience.

Was craving classic Chinese so ordered takeout. The fried rice was just OK. It didn't really have…read moremuch flavor so I used to Kung Pan Chicken to assist. It too was just OK. Not likely to revisit. The takeaway bag was really spiffy though. Edited: Now I know why the fried rice was so bland. Confusingly advertised. It's advertised with a photo and language which reads: "Tender chicken pieces mixed with seasoned rice, egg, and green onions, garnished with a vibrant edible flower" and the photo supports this, but if you don't scroll further down, you'll miss that you have to select exactly those items to see them in the fried rice.

This is one of the best deals you'll find for Peking duck. It's only $48 OR $35 if you spend an…read moreadditional $28. Dine-in and cash only. Peking duck typically costs around $70+ elsewhere. The duck is also pretty good quality. Given the price, it's an amazing value - you can't even get one this cheap at an Asian grocery store. It's freshly prepared & takes about 30 minutes. You really can't find a deal like this anywhere else! I'm bumping this to 5 star for amazing value of the peking duck!

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.

If you're looking for authentic Sichuan Chinese food, this is the hole in the wall spot to go to!…read moreService was also fast - all food came out to us within 20 min of ordering. We got a variety of dishes - eggplant, shredded pork ears, kung pao chicken, dan dan noodles smoked duck and beef noodle soup. I really liked the kung pao chicken and dan dan noodles, other dishes were also pretty solid too! Highly recommend checking them out if you're into spicy food!

Our party of 4 adults and 4 young kids had a great dinner. We ordered 4 appetizers and 2 entrees…read moreand 1 bowl of noodle. The total was $105 before tip. The portion for the price was amazing. The kids cannot handle any spices, so they ate the fried wonton, pork noodle, beef chow fun, salty fried pork chop, and soup dumplings. They loved everything. The adults shared some of the kids' food and also had the spicy beef tendon/tripe and the spicy founder with veggies. I really liked the spicy dishes. Honestly, all of the dishes we ordered were pretty good!

Upon walking in we were greeted pleasantly by an older woman. Very nice and accommodating. For…read morecustomer service I'd say this place is amazing. There was a very interesting (unpleasant) smell coming from either the bathroom or the kitchen grease trap. It was bad! The food lacked flavor and quality. The fried rice was bland at best. Overall a terrible disappointment, so much so my son went to another noodle place a few doors down to get food that was actually edible. Two of us ended up not feeling well at all after the meal.

Fantastic food and when you call in the young lady that answers the phone speaks English, which is…read morea very good thing when you're trying to order Chinese Food. She even understands English when you ask a question. We get the green bean, Szechuan combination, lo mein, the eggrolls, the hotness sour soup and the wonton soup, orange beef. Everything has been delicious and affordable.

Wow!! Haven't been here since before their renovation and owner switch. This place is so awesome…read morecan't believe I didn't try it until now. For starters, the food comes out incredibly fast. We ordered and immediately got our dishes which was so awesome. The interior is cute too. Very large inside they have lots of booths available and even private rooms in the back. And I'm surprised but everything was really good too!!! I've been looking for a place that can make their green beans like Bob Shanghai and this place did it. They were so yummy. What we ordered: - Hot and sour soup (4/5) A little too thick but flavor was good. - Mongolian Beef (5/5) so savory and not too sweet which i really liked! - Green Beans (5/5) my favorite veggie ever. - Boiled Fish (4.5/5) this is the slighter soupier option of the two. Really good and lots of large chunks of fish. I also asked for less peppercorns. I liked it but my dad did not. - Sweet and sour pork (4/5) Liked how the meat didn't smell, it could've been more chewy and crispy. Also meat wasn't fully coated in the sauce. I probably wouldn't get this again.

We always enjoy dining here. The service is consistently good, and the menu offers a great variety…read moreof options. Our go-to appetizer is the Crispy Scallion Cakes. They're delicious, although, as on previous visits, they tend to be quite oily. Fortunately, that's easily remedied by blotting them with a paper towel. I ordered the Braised Beef Noodle Soup. The braised beef was incredibly flavorful and tender--I only wish there had been more of it! My husband ordered the Thai Basil Chicken. It wasn't the typical Thai basil flavor we expected, but he still really enjoyed the dish. Overall, we had another great meal and will definitely be back.