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    4.0 (215 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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    Vegan chili oil hand pulled noodles
    Iva N.

    Always love love Peter Chang's food and this time we're back for the AYCE dim sum! For $28 90 mins seating and with plenty of options on the menu, I went home with a food coma. We got soup dumplings, crystal shrimp dumplings, spicy dry fried bamboo fish (my favs!) , Sichuan pepper chicken, salt pepper shrimp, lo mein, fried rice, vegan chili oil hand pulled noodles, bbq pork Bao buns, bok choy/tofu skin, crispy salmon spring roll and cucumber salad. Everything was on point, service is always great everytime I visit. Oh do not miss out on White chocolate lava brown sugar walnut bun dessert! I had to ask for another one! Hehe..

    chili oil handmade noodles
    Alex W.

    We went on a busy Saturday night and were pleasantly surprised that we were seated right away. They have a nice little parking lot as well, which made everything super convenient. Our waitress was lovely and very attentive throughout the meal, and the service was impressively fast. The food came out almost immediately. Everything we tried was delicious. The chili oil handmade noodles and the signature pork soup dumplings were definite standouts and absolutely worth ordering. The firecracker salmon spring rolls were a little different than the typical spring rolls we're used to seeing, thinner and more delicate, but still incredibly flavorful and delicious. Overall, a great experience with fast service, excellent food, and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Sylvie C.

    I am so glad my fellow Yelp Elite friend, Joy B., recommended Peter Chang Gaithersburg recently. I haven't been in the area for awhile and I was hoping to find a better place than China Gardens for me and my mom to get dimsum from. This place was absolutely perfect for the said occasion! They have a flat AYCE price for all the delicious dimsum, small plates, and other items like desert listed on the menu. I loved everything I got to try out. The spicy eggplants were melt in the mouth tender and had a nice flavor of spiciness and savoriness. Same with the dan dan noodles. The classic har gow, lotus leaf wrapped sticky rice, the pork buns were also delicious. And the white chocolate walnut buns that Joy told me about?! Give me 2 dozens of those please!!! I'm drooling just remembering about the feast I had with my mom and can't wait to revisit! Lastly, parking is free in the lot and leftovers are $10 /per box to take home. It's best to order everything in the beginning all at once as service can be slow and wait times vary.

    Joy B.

    What a way to celebrate the first day of the new year! We enjoyed the A.Y.C. E. Menu at Peter Changs. The food was delicious! We started off with the Mongolian beef with scallions. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful. Then, we had some egg drop and sweet and sour soup. Both were tasty. My dining companions had the spicy dried fish and they really liked it. Next, we ordered the shrimp low mein and the egg and scallion fried rice. Both were enjoyable. Yes, we kept ordering... the popcorn chicken was fabulous. After that we ordered the Peking Duck. That was not on the AYCE menu. The Peking Duck was a show stopper. Elegantly plated, tender duck with crispy skin, served with cucumber and scallion matchsticks,pancakes, and a tasty plum sauce for dipping. It was excellent! We also ordered the tofu and mushroom dish, which was very good. We capped off the meal with a white chocolate lava Bao. It was delicious. Lastly, we tried the fried rice cakes with honey sauce. Service was excellent. Thank you, Jean for the fantastic service. She was terrific. The restaurant has a lovely and comfortable ambiance with comfortable seating. This was a perfect way to start the year! Happy 2026, year of the horse!

    -Wanzhou Broiled Branzino (Spicy)
    Nancy L.

    I've been back a fee times since my last review. They have hired more staff and have introduced an AYCE lunch menu M-F from 11 am to 2 pm. It's great for trying a little bit of everything if you're not sure what you like. But because everything is so good, you fill up quick. They offer some of the traditional dim sim dishes but a lot are more unique!

    Sarah O.

    Obsessed and in love for just $30 you can have an unlimited brunch with the most quality food items ever. The Mongolian beef , the shumai, popcorn chicken , salt and pepper shrimp even the pot of tea was delicious. We also ordered the pecking duck and it was the best pecking duck we've had in awhile it was absolutely delicious 10/10 worth the hype. The resturant was a bit chaotic so be sure to have a reservation before you go. Beautiful and clean establishments

    Jackie B.

    They really ate with the $28 all you can eat! Be warned that it's only for two hours though and if you're a slow eater like me those two hours go by quick! I will say we got to try quite a bit of the menu and left feeling stuffed. I've had better Chinese food which is why I wasn't amazingly impressed but I would for sure go again if I needed to pick a quick lunch spot with a friend. Share plates with people you go with that way you get more variety of the menu. I would say you could share the plate with 1 other people because they are relatively small. Some of the standouts: pan fried pork dumpling, twice baked pork belly, vegan cucumber salad

    honey short rib
    Lam B.

    A fun take on all you can eat dim sum. I have never seen another restaurant do Chinese tapas and I love the concept since my party was able to try a wide variety of dishes without feeling overly full. The all you can eat option is only available during brunch hours and costs $28 per person. They also offer $6 mimosas during this time. Service was not the fastest and dishes came out as they were ready rather than all together. Soy sauce, chili oil, and vinegar were also not readily provided. *Hot Tea: we had a choice of jasmine or puer, served in a pot for the table. Not bad for $4, and our pot came with two tea bags. *Mimosa: only available with orange juice. The champagne flute was quite small and thin, and the pour was light, so I would not order this again. *Spicy Mouth Watering Chicken With Peanut: our least favorite dish. It is a cold chicken dish with a marinade that was surprisingly mild and lacking flavor. The chicken was overly chewy and leaned heavily toward breast meat. *Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken: could have been served hotter, but the batter was not greasy. The chicken was tender and the flavor leaned toward a simple Thai basil profile. *Osmanthus Honey Pork Rib: not very meaty but still tender. The marinade was quite sweet and reminiscent of char siu seasoning. I did not dislike it, but the flavor was a bit too strong for me to order again. *Salt And Pepper Shrimp: interestingly made with baby shrimp instead of standard size. The larger surface area picked up a lot of salt and pepper. Not offensive, though I prefer the natural flavor from shell on shrimp. *Hot Sour Soup With Tofu And Egg: one of the best versions I have tried. It had an intense spice and umami flavor with a great mix of tofu, mushrooms, and roots. *Egg Scallion Fried Rice: surprisingly the biggest hit. Fragrant scallion flavor ran through fluffy rice and egg. It was not overly oily, and we could have eaten multiple bowls on its own. *Stir Fried Shrimp Lo Mein: not my favorite version since it was quite oily. The baby shrimp felt like an insignificant protein, and the noodles were not pleasantly chewy. *Steamed Shrimp And Pork Shumai: the ratio leaned heavily toward shrimp. I wished there was more pork, as the shrimp was relatively under seasoned. The skin was nicely thin, and the dumplings were generously filled. *Chili Oil Pork And Shrimp Wonton: the dumpling skin was too thick, and the sauce was bland. It tasted more like savory sesame oil with very little spice or vinegar. *Steamed Pork Rib With Pumpkin: arrived lukewarm. The ribs were still tender and savory, and the pumpkin was naturally sweet, though I wish it had been hotter and softer. *Cantonese Style Chicken Feet: delicious with soft, gelatinous texture. The marinade was savory with a subtle sweetness that complemented the skin without overpowering it. *Signature Pork Soup Dumpling: filled with rich, fatty broth. The pork was tender and slightly sweet. The dumpling skin could have been thinner, but the texture was still enjoyable. These clearly tasted freshly made. *Vegan Chili Oil Hand Pulled Noodle: the chili oil was mild again, but the noodles were excellent. They had a rustic cut and were incredibly bouncy and chewy. *Glutinous Rice Ball With Egg And Rice Wine: not too sweet with a slight alcoholic finish. A nice, lighter ending compared to the other carb heavy desserts. While most dishes were not mind blowing, the overall quality ranged from satisfactory to great. We tried a wide spread and I appreciated the mix of traditional Chinese dishes, vegan options, dim sum, and dessert. For the price, it offers good value, though there is room for improvement in service, chili oil, condiments, and beverages.

    Amol W.

    What can I say about Peter Chang's that hasn't already been said? They are awesome and one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the area. I have a go to takeout order from here, but honestly everything on the menu is phenomenal. Occasionally there can be some inconsistent dishes, but it's only happened a few times for me. I personally love the Ginger & Scallion Steamed Branzino, one of my absolute favorites. Their chow fun is also really good, with wide noodles that stand out compared to the other Chinese restaurants I've had it at. You have to, at minimum, get the egg scallion fried rice, spicy fried bamboo fish, spicy cumin lamb, spicy dry fried eggplant, and the mixed mushroom with tofu. I know that's a lot, but they are all super delicious. I probably order from here at least once a month. Inside, the restaurant isn't huge, but it's a decent size and has a couple big tables to accommodate larger parties. All in all, this place has earned a permanent spot in my rotation. The food is great, the flavors are bold, and even with the occasional inconsistency, it's still one of the best Chinese restaurants around.

    AYCE dim sum menu - 1
    Tim H.

    Delicate and made to order (although a preset menu). Doesn't taste like typical AYCE buffet - more delicate and authentic. Although half through the meal, we realized we ordered too many fried food. Lol.

    Fried Rice
    Alu H.

    Wow.. Amazing china's food.. We started with the bubble cake, it was with a curry sauce. The crispy beet was sweet and super crispy. The popcorn chicken was sticky, but so delicious. Chicken fried rice. All of the food was seasoned well and tasted so delicious. Lastly the service by Kevin was excellent. He treated us with great hospitality and professionalism. I highly recommend this relaxing restaurant.

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    Douglas V.

    Peter Chang is a great spot for some dim sum! First, the service. Very attentive, nice, and welcoming. When you have an empty plate, consider it gone as it disappears. When your water cup is slightly under full, it is topped off. Second, the food. Food came out fresh and hot. Noodle dishes have great chew to the noodles. Shu mai and dumpling dishes are flavorful. There were some dishes not pictured like the Scallion pancake, signature pork soup Dumpling, firecracker shrimp egg rolls, Chinese lamb burger, and Taiwanese popcorn chicken. The restaurant was very clean and well-spaced. Definitely a great spot!

    Gabe P.

    Review is for the all you can eat dim sum deal. Honestly for the price and quality, it's a really solid deal. Ate with 3 people total and we definitely got our moneys worth. Highlights included the soup dumplings and mapo tofu. While they don't have everything available for the deal, what they do have is really solid quality. Would suggest carpooling, parking can be hard to find here! Otherwise service was fast and friendly and the restaurant itself is beautiful!

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    Food and service was terrific. Large menu with plenty of options. Best Mongolian beef we've ever tasted. Highly recommend !

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    Chuan Tian Xia

    4.4(64 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    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.

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    New Village - Seafood hong kong style noodles

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    3.7(317 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    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.

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    Far East Restaurant

    Far East Restaurant

    3.5(647 reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    This place is a favorite of my family and extended fam!…read more I had many lunch dates with my hubs ! I love their Kung Pao and General Tsos.. hubs love their Chicken Lo Mein and Egg Foo Young. Their wonton soup is hit or miss, not as good but there are countless of good things on the menu! Dim sum is always good. Service is usually good....Especially if your a regular. Weekends at night tend to be very busy so plan accordingly.

    This was, by far, the worst experience I have ever had at a local restaurant…read more My neighbors and I decided to celebrate a birthday at this neighborhood Chinese restaurant. We ordered the Human Delight and specifically requested that it be prepared without any spicy sauce, as two of us cannot tolerate spicy food. When the food arrived, each of us served ourselves and immediately realized the dish was spicy. We called the waiter, who acknowledged that he had entered the order correctly as non-spicy. He took all of our plates, along with the entire entrée, back to the kitchen. When the replacement arrived, we immediately noticed it was served on a much smaller platter and contained no shrimp or scallops, even though those are standard ingredients in Human Delight. We asked the waiter why the dish was smaller and missing key ingredients. Instead of addressing our concern, he appeared annoyed and asked, "What do you want me to do?" We simply asked for the dish we had originally ordered and paid for: Human Delight with shrimp, scallops, beef, chicken, and pork, prepared without the spicy sauce. The waiter then called the manager. The manager identified himself as the cook and stated that he would not add more shrimp or scallops. We explained that we had not eaten the original dish because it was prepared incorrectly and that the entire entrée had been taken back to the kitchen along with our plates. Instead of apologizing and correcting the mistake, he said he needed to inspect the returned plates. After doing so, he claimed he had found only "half a shrimp" on one plate--something that was simply untrue. Eventually, he brought out a third version of the dish. Although it was still noticeably smaller than the original portion, he said he had added "three shrimp and three scallops" this time although he could not account for the rest after checking our plates. We are three women in our 60s and 70s, and we were shocked by how we were treated. Rather than apologizing for serving the wrong order, the staff questioned our honesty and acted as though we were trying to get something we had not asked for. The way this situation was handled was unprofessional, disrespectful, and unacceptable. We left feeling insulted rather than valued as customers. We will not be returning, and we cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good customer service or food.

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    B2J Fish Soup - Small combo sized spicy sour fish soup

    B2J Fish Soup

    4.7(206 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    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!

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    Peter Chang Gaithersburg - chinese - Updated September 2026

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