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 is authentic, deliciously made Sichuan cuisine. If you're looking for the Chinese American…read morefood experience, which I'm not knocking, this isn't it. The food is wonderful and well presented. The decor, however, which suited its original hot pot requirements, needs updating. If you're just focused on good Chinese food the way Chinese people eat it, this place deserves your business!

This is what one could consider "Chinese tapas". Love the variety and how the portions are small…read morethat you can get a lot to try out. It's better when you have more people.... Maybe 3-5 people as the sweet spot? Things I'd definitely get again: spicy wonton soup, bean curd and thousand year preserved egg. The beef noodle soup was good. The pork and rice I would skip (and the veggie dumplings- they're good but took a lot longer than the rest to come out, I forgot about them!). There was a mosquito in the dining area and so they got a meal too unfortunately. I do wish it was better ventilated while dining in but it's so good!! The place was packed coming in about 7:45p (close at 9) on a Sunday night. It's definitely worth stopping in and now that I'm 15 min away after moving closer, I could become a regular!!!

I have seen this place everywhere - instagram, TikTok, the Washingtonian - and have been looking…read morefor more dim sum places since my favorite in Wheaton closed, and generally to try more Chinese food from different regions in the area. I came pretty much right when they opened, which was the move, because it was already pretty busy. I ordered the spicy beef tendon noodle soup, pork soup dumplings (which I thought were going to be pork buns based on the description but whatever), scallion pancakes, 1000 layer pancake, szechuan style dumplings, and smoked chicken. I thought everything was really good, despite having somewhat confusing descriptions on the menu. The dumplings were super spicy and I only ate a few, and took the rest home. The portions are surprisingly large, the soup came with additional bowls which made sharing easy. The only downside is really the size and noise. It is a tiny restaurant, and it gets crowded, so it can be quite loud.

I'm not sure how I haven't left review for this place where I've visited many many times. Have…read moredined in prob 2-3 times and most of the times it's my pick up place after a long day at work and did not feel like cooking. From their crispy fungus with pickled pepper, , spicy oil wonton, beef noodle soup, chicken leg soup, spicy dry noodles, soup dumplings, I can basically make a lot of things I've ordered and liked from the menu! Service, packaging for to go always consistent. :)

Not consistent. Chicken mushroom pan fried dumplings did not taste fresh, not sure mushrooms were…read morein there and dough was thick. N6 noodles with chicken was good, but didn't sit well later. Daily specials was hit with sesame balls hot out of oil. Spicy shrimp with chives dumplings was a miss. Jet liked his N5 spicy noodles with minced meat. Update: prices have gone up and service has gotten slower since our initial review. Sad

Stopped by Far East Restaurant for dim sum recently and was so happy to see dine-in seating fully…read moreback again after COVID -- it really brings back the classic dim sum experience. We arrived right when they opened around 11 AM on a weekend and were seated immediately since it wasn't too busy yet. One thing to note is that the entire party needs to be present before being seated, which they enforce, but it helps keep things moving smoothly once you're inside. The service felt traditional and efficient, with attentive push carts circulating constantly, making it easy to see what's fresh and grab dishes as they come by. The staff were also accommodating with a baby seat, which made the visit comfortable for families. The steamed cart is always my favorite, and Far East does it well. Standouts for me were the shrimp rice crepe (silky and delicate), shrimp dumplings (har gow) with plump, juicy filling, and the steamed ribs, which were tender and flavorful. The chicken feet and tripe were also well prepared -- classic dim sum staples done right. I also loved the sticky rice, which was fragrant and satisfying, along with two must-order bakery items: the pineapple buns and egg tarts. Both were fresh and comforting, with the egg tarts having that perfect balance of flaky crust and smooth custard. Overall, Far East delivers a solid, traditional dim sum experience -- lively carts, reliable favorites, and a welcoming environment for groups and families. Great spot to gather, share dishes, and enjoy a relaxed weekend dim sum meal. Definitely glad to have seating back again.

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.

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.

The food flavors range from Sichuan to other local dishes popular in China, like roasted duck from…read moreBeijing , Yangzhou fried rice from Yangzhou, mainly the Sichuan food. The location is good and restaurant environments are wonderful, limited parking space nearby.

This place has been around for years. A lot of repeat customers probably don't know effective July…read more1, 2026, the restaurant is under new management, previous owners have just retired! There's a new Dim Sum chef in town with new menus and upgrades. We tried out their Dim Sum at lunch today & everything we ordered was quite delicious, much more authentic than before. Prices went up by about 20% as expected with today's rising costs. Servers continue working there & there's ample of free parking spaces. I would highly recommend this place, give it a try.

July 2026, new owner, transition period. Food still good as of now. Here for dinner. All our dishes…read moreare good and some new off menu stuff is also available; helps if you can speak Cantonese. New flooring adds brightness. Will have to try dim sum next time and see how it holds up.

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.

The restaurant is part of the gasoline station store and easy to spot. We are driving to north when…read morewe stop-by here for a quick food and it's the beat decision. Our food came fresh and so satisfying. We had taiwanese chicken popcorn and braised pork on top of rice. The restaurant offers variety of taiwanese food. The service was fast and the place has decent space for a quick stop style of sit down food.

It was my first time to try food at Amore Eats, today 2/8…read more Everyone I know has been raving about Amore Eats. I was so excited to walk in and to try the food today. I ordered the Taiwanese style "Popcorn chicken" and once it was done, I sat down right away to take a bite. I took three bites and it was so flavorful and all of a sudden I realized when I looked at the chicken it wasn't cooked and raw. I then thought it was just me and took two more bites of the chicken and realized some of the chicken were raw and some were cooked. I was so sad inside. I let the owners know right away and they said would you like us to make you another one. I felt uncomfortable to eat it again and said no thank you I would just like my refund. They asked me if I wanted anything else and I said no thank you. I was just sad because I wanted to really enjoy what I ordered and my stomach felt sick after knowing I ate raw chicken bites when it ate into the chicken. Sadly it was very important for me to write this review because I did get sick from what I ate and have not felt good for the rest of today till the evening. Pleaseeeeee Check your chicken before you order and see if it was done.

Good food. Convenient location. We got:…read more Shrimp with broccoli w stir fry rice. Chicken chow mein w stir fry rice. Green Jade w white rice. 2 Spring rolls.

Food is good for take out. Staff is very friendly and they pay attention to requests.read more

Permanently closed. I've been going to this place for decades and will miss it. Congrats on…read moreretirement!

DONT TRY DONT GO SAVE YOUR TASTE BUDS. Chicken wings taste like nothing! Absolutely nothing. Im not…read moreconfident they used oil to fry the chicken. Fried Rice taste like sand and rice. The food was very horrible. Customer service was average. Environment was decent butttt I aint come for great customer service or cute ambiance. I came with appetite and left with appetite and 11.60 less.