My lovely wife and I visited the restaurant on Friday, May 8th for an early Mother's Day dinner. This was our second visit. We tried three new dishes: Special Lo-Mien, Sweet and Sour Ribs and Scallion Pancakes. All were very good. The Lo-Mien was much lighter than you get from one of the many take outs in the area. The pancakes were not heavy but rather light. The ribs were very tasty. However, I would not get the ribs again, as they are small pieces, as opposed to a whole rib. Why? Because when I but them in my mouth, a couple of times a small piece of bone would break off, which made it more difficult to eat. I understand that this is so that you don't need to hold them, a knife, etc. The waiter not only recognized us but also boxed and bagged our leftovers for us. Great job! read more

The same people who opened TeaHorse opened an unassuming shop in Silver Spring. The menu is very similar and the interior is clean. Staff is nice and portions are generous for the price. However, the food doesn't taste as good as the ellicott city location. The chef's way of cooking is different and flavors don't pack the same punch, unfortunately. read more

I came on a weekday for lunch and had a positive experience. The fried whole fish in spicy bean sauce was superb, and the stir-fried green beans with minced pork was solid. Peking duck was so-so, I've had better especially at the well known Peking Gourmet Inn in Falls Church, Virginia. But that place sets a very high bar for that delicacy. Service was alright, but it was a quiet weekday after 1 pm. Possibly not the best time to get a true sense of the quality of service. The tables, chairs and dining ware were definitely quality goods better than an average mid tier Chinese restaurant's, and the decor was bright and fairly aesthetically pleasing. There was one wall having paint job and/or wallpaper which may be inherited from the prior restaurant I suspect, and jt looks more Mediterranean than Chinese, making it feel a little strange. Maybe fusion East-West interior decoration is becoming a thing. Overall the atmosphere was very good including the rest room and the faucet and sink for handwashing between the two rest rooms. read more

Fantastic and authentic Sichuan Chinese restaurant. My family is picky about their Chinese food but love this place and deemed it authentic. Service was excellent - friendly and attentive wait staff. Restaurant is decorated extremely well - almost like an Italian bistro inside, funny enough. Even their menus are beautiful printed photo books. Bonus, you can make reservations, which I do recommend on a weekend because it was very busy and there was a wait. The food was delicious. Peking duck was prepared beautifully but was less duck than I was expecting for a whole duck, plus it was $60. You have to pay for extra pancakes, but the vegetables and sauce could be replaced for free. The duck soup that accompanied the Peking duck was delicious and flavorful. Every dish I had was delicious. We had the string beans, eggplant, Westlake beef, soup, fried spicy chicken (so good, one of their famous dishes), cold spicy chicken, noodle dishes, fish dishes, home style tofu, pan fried dumplings. I honestly lost count. We ordered so much. The spice level is high with the Sichuan peppercorn. I heard you should skip the soup dumplings here (machine made?). Otherwise Highly recommend this fantastic restaurant!! I will be back when I crave this food. read more

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We had several dishes and enjoyed them all. Dan Dan noodles were spicy and I liked the texture of the noodles. The dry pot fish was good - lots of vegetables included. Wonton soup used tender wonton skins and the soup base was flavorful. Tea smoked duck was a little salty but very flavorful. Had to ask for rice to go with the meal. Everything came out quickly and was fresh. Highly recommend. read more

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Went here for the first time a few nights ago with family to celebrate my sister's birthday. I was a huge fan of their peaking duck and complimentary soup. A lot of their dishes are inspired by Northern China, so if you don't like spicy food, this probably isn't the best place for you. Service is really good. I had an excellent time with the waiting staff. They were incredibly attentive and checked on our table several times throughout the night. It's beautifully decorated in the restaurant but I would still consider it a semi-casual place to dine. Would definitely come again! read more

Tried this place out for the first time tonight & boy am I glad we did! The restaurant is brand new, beautifully decorated. All dinnerware were squeaky clean. Servers & the lady owner were super friendly and pleasant. From appetizers to entrees, every dishes we ordered were authentic and incredibly flavorful. The Kung Po chicken & Spicy red hot oil wonton were the best ones I ever tasted. I will order them all over again next time we come. In fact, we were planning a birthday dinner at another restaurant in Rockville next week. We love this place so much, we changed the venue to this place! No more driving to Olney or Rockville for Sichuan cuisines or Peking Duck. This cozy spot is truly a perfect hidden gem in the neighborhood! read more

We had a few things.. spring rolls were mushy inside, and we didn't care for them, sesame noodles : I asked if they had the peanut butter sauce and the server said yes and I was do excited.. it didn't the flavor was weird with no peanut sauce at all. The dumplings were great! We got general Tso chicken and I was tasteless.. we tried the place, won't be back.. service was mediocre, we had to ask for our rice 3 times! read more

My parties experience was dependent on the server. The food was excellent. There is a female server who was excellent but there was also on another occasion a male server who treated us as if he was doing us a favor. He was dry and not customer friendly. We have not been back since that last experience. read more

OF COURSE, I returned! This time, my wife and I ate in the restaurant which is vastly different than under the previous iteration (mediocre Vegetable Garden - vegetarian). It is wide open with some odd seating against the wall. The opposite wall is currently devoid of decoration. They could benefit from some kind of tapestries there to absorb noise. That said, I don't go to a restaurant for the ambience. I go for the food that was superb. The people who manage and operate the restaurant are very anxious to please and attend to diner desires and needs. We were told that the very authentic food is created by a chef actually from Szechuan (Sichuan) province. My wife ordered non-spicy Chicken with Mixed Veggies, but changed the brown sauce to a white garlic sauce. It was very well prepared with a wonderful assortment of veggies. NOT just American broccoli like too many local restaurants. I ordered Fish Filet with Sour Veggie SOUP. The portion served (in a tureen) was enormous. I would have ordered it without the soup base but I did not recognize it in the menu where it is called "Sauteed Fish Fillets in White Sauce," I think. Our waiter, a young man learning English, was very friendly, attentive and helpful. I do have one complaint: in MY opinion, Chinese restaurants should NOT charge extra for white rice. I know that this is a standard practice in other places, but not here. It bothers me. read more

Silver Spring Sichuan Bistro - Fish Filet with Sour Veggie in Soup - Chinese Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

We live in Leisure World, near this restaurant (5 minutes away). We went on Night 2 of their soft opening. In my wife's and my opinion, this could become a hot restaurant destination. Some of the best Chinese we've had in the area. We had two wonderful dishes: Flounder Fish Filet in Sweet and Sour Sauce, and Beef and Eggplant in Garlic Sauce. They both tasted great, and were large portions at very reasonable prices. Actually, we had to take home some of both dishes. The presentation of the dishes was beautiful. Nice plates and serving bowls. The restaurant is still being decorated, but we can really tell it's going to be very pretty, and the staff are super friendly. For vegetarians there are 10 choices plus tofu dishes. One can do very spicy dishes (e.g., those with Szechuan Peppers). And they have more traditional Chinese dishes (including what they call American Chinese Cuisine). The menu includes half and whole Peking Ducks, 18 appetizers including 4 noodle dishes, noodle soups, and a number of exotic specialties. They also have a very reasonably priced lunch. In short, we eagerly look forward to going back read more

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The food was excellent! Tried the Salt and Pepper shrimp. It was so sweet, just the right amount of spice. The string beans were very tasty and perfectly cooked. Shredded pork in sweet bean sauce was tasty. The service was fast. Everything is à la carte including the rice. The ambiance was simple and clean. It had an upscale feel. read more

Silver Spring Sichuan Bistro - Salt & Pepper Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

We ordered take-out from this restaurant, chosen because of its proximity to other our destination. This was our first time eating here. We threw everything down the garbage disposal. The orange chicken was dry and tasteless, made me think of breaded sawdust. The shrimp fried rice was bland. The beef with broccoli with simply inedible. But, this is how we learn which restaurants are worthy of a second visit. read more

The restaurant added a 15% gratuity to our pickup carryout order. There is no option to adjust the amount of the gratuity. The option to adjust the gratuity is not active on the online order website. read more

Service is the best I ever had, the manager she handled very well and also played piano sunrise me for my birthday, make me feel so welcome and kind. The food is wonderful and just right. I really recommend this great place. read more

Everything Marvelous! Looking forward to a 2nd visit! Best part: ~2 mi.from our house! All in all quite classy! read more

High quality Chinese food option. Great place to eat near Leisure world, especially if you like authentic Chinese food. Stay is friendly. Quaint dining area with classy decor. I usually order for pick up. read more

Another update! Went back for Peking Duck. Presentation was nice. Still miffed that they charge you per bowl of rice though. Spicy dishes were on point. read more

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This restaurant is the real deal. They have excellent authentic Sichuan food. Delicious, fresh and expertly prepared. The service is friendly and outstanding. The setting is clean, tasteful and very comfortable. read more

Because it was Valentine's Day, I pre-ordered delivery 1/2 Peking duck, Scallion pancakes and Deep Fried Shredded Beef. The Peking Duck was delicious and was enough for 2 people. The scallion pancake was also excellent. The fried shredded beef with the peppers was way too spicy hot for either of us to eat immediately. However, once I removed all the hot peppers and sauce, it did have good flavor once we got past the spice. Will order very mild next time. There will be a next time for sure. read more

Great food and great service! Love this place! Great for large parties. I've done two birthday dinners there. Order 10 dishes and crush it! The hostess played the piano for happy birthday and then gave a us a bowl gift set with pandas on them. Food is fresh, spicy and delicious read more

First time here, but have been to their Ellicott City location which I thought was really good. This place is on par, although the menus are slightly different. Came with a big group so we can share a bunch of dishes. Apparently we got the biggest table (12) with a lazy susan and it really came in handy once the food started to arrive. We ordered several apps: soup dumplings, pan fried dumplings, cucumber salad, cold beef/tripe, spicy wontons, and dan dan noodles. I thought the cucumbers and beef dishes were really good and would order them again. The soup dumplings not so much; skin was too thick and not much filling. For entrees, we ordered a ton: salted egg yolk tofu, kung pao chicken, eggplant garlic sauce, Sichuan string beans, popcorn chicken, spicy pork vermicelli, cumin beef, and spicy boiled fish. I thought all of the dishes were good and would order most again. I've had salted egg yolk dishes many times before, but this version was more 'saucy' and wet, versus using the yolk as a batter. This was good, but kinda prefer the 'dry' version better. Vermicelli and fish were probably my favorites, although I've had better boiled fish at other places. Service was kinda hit or miss. I know its tough on staff and the kitchen with large groups, but you have to bring rice out to a bunch of hangry Asians than wait until the very end when we ask for it. Staff was non-existent towards the end, mainly because it was 8p and time for them to eat. I'd return to try more items and its a huge menu. Actually the menu is very nice, like a coffee table book, but could have used even more pics to see what dishes look like. Overall a good Sichuan addition for MoCo. read more

I have been to many Sichuan style restaurants, this is so far the best one! Even compared to those places in California, great food, very friendly services, reasonably priced and good portions. Will go back there again for sure! read more

Sichuan Bistro is a great, very authentic Chinese restaurant located in of all places, the Leisure World Shopping Center. We ate there yesterday and really enjoyed the food. The service was excellent and the restaurant was nicely decorated. We had ma po tofu and kung pao chicken and ordered them "spicy." Both orders were large and delicious. if you're not into spicy Sichuan fare, the menu offers traditional Chines American dishes such as General Tso's chicken, etc. The heart of the menu is more authentic Sichuan dishes. The food is so good that we're thinking of going bolder next time and ordering something like "spicy fried intestines." Highly recommended. read more

This place is beautiful, airy and full of light, which is a complete contrast to the previous restaurant in this space. The food was really tasty. I could really taste the freshness of the herbs in the sauces. Service was very prompt and wait staff was attentive. The only downside was that the soup and the main course arrived at basically the same time. Otherwise, this is a great new option for Chinese (Sichuan) in the area. read more

11/24/2025 Reservation made for a group of 12from St Mary of the Angels Secular Franciscan Fraternity. Each aid is ordered individually from the lunch special. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Food tasty with right spice , very accommodating staff Susan, Ahren and George the manager . Ambiance up to par . Price is right . Highly recommended Sichuan Bistro for a well satisfied tummy or hunger. Will be back for sure !!! Thanks for the excellent service . read more

Wow! I haven't had authentic food like this since New York. Everything was great! Plus the restaurant looks so nice, service was very good. Great addition to Leisure World Plaza. read more

Service was first class. Food was delicious. Very light and airy ambiance. Generous portions.

I give this Sichuan Chinese, Sichuan Bistro, four stars anticipating the five soon once I try some or of its food. I spent time in China during my working years and the Dan Dan noodles I ate for lunch on its soft opening day were as good as any I ate on the street in Chengdu. This dish signals, from my past experience, that the Chef knows his business and well. If Dan dan noodles are done well, so will be the other dishes. It's that simple. Kind of like testing out a French restaurant by asking for an omelette, far harder to make properly than most people know. Most people have never had a proper omelette because of the difficulty. Same with Dan Dan noodles. Sichuan Bistro's menu is studded with classic Sichuan dishes, along with Chinese American dishes for those who like them too. It offers vegetarian food and quite a bit of it and modified the "heat" of the more spicy dishes if you want it. I.m looking forward to going back soon to try Sichuan Bistro's other central and western Chinese food, and I am delighted such a restaurant has opened in Silver Spring. I only can think of one restaurant in my area that can compete with this one--and it is owned by the former chef of the Chinese embassy in Washington DC. That is high praise indeed. read more

Very nice new Chinese with good food and attentive service. They just need some minor tweaking lik better grade of white steamed rice and provide it as part of entre as is the customer here in the US at most Chinese restaurant. A better jasmine rice would also be good to sư it hà out. read more

I never submit reviews, but we enjoyed this place so much, I must share. We went to Sichuan Bistro's 'soft opening' last night. The interior is very nice, rather elegant with a piano, yet still casual. Their 4-person tables are easily movable for larger groups, and there is a round table with turntable for shared meals. Seating is chairs or benches, and it was not difficult to get in/out etc., accommodating for assistive devices. I used the hand washing sink outside the restrooms; of course, it is all new and clean. The service was excellent. They have 3 sister restaurants in Baltimore, Ellicott City, and Towson. Here's an article from the Moco Show - https://mocoshow.com/2025/09/17/tea-horse-sichuan-bistro-to-open-in-former-vegetable-garden-space-at-leisure-world-plaza/. Now on to the important part, the food. The menu is traditional Sichuan. I'll try to post it. The last 2 pages are American Chinese (e.g. General Tsos's, Lo Mein, etc.). We had Dan Dan Noodles, Scallion Pancake, Fish Filet in Numbing Pepper Corn Sauce, Intestine with Tofu Pudding, and White Rice ($1 extra). Our appetizers and entrees came out right away, and were piping hot. The flavors of our entrees were deep and rich, made with experience and care. We love this cuisine, and have been searching for a Sichuan place as good as one we frequented in Fairfax, VA (now closed). After 15 years, this is it. It was sooo good! Prices were very reasonable, especially for the huge portions. After dinner, we sat on benches outside and chatted before returning home. We are looking forward to exploring their menu. I recommend a visit. If you're not familiar with Sichuan food, they will help you choose an introduction to this fantastic and interesting cuisine. read more

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First time we ordered from here and the food was delicious! The bok choy with garlic was flavorful and the chicken with broccoli was great. I will definitely order from them again. read more

This is the first time to try this restaurant. And I want it to do well, it just opened! I hope the management pays attention. The noodles were dry and tasted like paste. The only flavor was too much salt. The meat dish we ordered did not taste fresh. As if the meat was a few days old and not refrigerated properly. This is not a good start for a new addition to the neighborhood. The inside decor was very nice and it is clear that attention was paid to the details. But if you spend time on your appearance and not enough on perfecting the quality and taste of the food then what is the point? I wish you much success and hope the food improves. read more

It's been open only 7 weeks and this was our first visit. Terrific food with the usual menu items but many menu items I'm not familiar with (we skipped the bullfrog). Ambience is good, service excellent, and prices surprisingly low for a very upscale restaurant. Only negative is that it is a bit noisy. read more

Excellent authentic foid in a lovely setting. Wait staff was articulate and eager. 943thepoint.com

Really nice addition to LW Plaza. Great assortment of authentic and Americanized dishes, great service and generous portions. Highly recommend! read more

I was hoping for better, but there's more sizzle than substance here. Much effort has gone into making the place attractive. Serving pieces are beautiful. The menu is fancy & obviously very expensive, but it lacks important info like ingredients & which items are spicy. The food is alright, not great. Service is uncoordinated. My soup came out first, & I was barely into it when my entree was served along with my wife's appetizer & entree together. Rice (not included - extra charge) failed to appear until 15 minutes later, after 4 reminders to 3 different staff members. read more

. We've been there twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. Both times were great! I liked the décor, the service and most importantly, the food. The menu is extensive, everything from soup to nuts, literally! My husband loved the Hot and Sour Soup, I was surprised not to find Won Ton Soup on the menu, but I liked the Egg Drop Soup that came with my shrimp entrée. When we went for dinner, there were three of us, we ordered the Peking Duck (half) $31.95, it was perfectly prepared; Dry Pot Lamb $21.95, spicy and delicious; white rice was extra $1.00 and Jasmine Green Tea $3.00. Dinner for three with enough to take home for another meal, was $61.37 with tax. Lovely dining experience! read more

What a joy that this restaurant has opened.My wife and I went for lunch on Monday which was the first day they were open My wife ordered the flounder and tofu in a Sichuan sauce.She loved it and had enough left over to have for dinner that night.The lunch special came with the best Hot and sour soup we ever had.The soup was extremely flavorful with a little spice.I had the Mao Po Tofu.This is fluffy pillows of tofu in a spicy Sichuan sauce.It was great.I took some home also.We also had steamed chicken dumplings.The dumplings were handmade but we thought the chicken inside needed some seasoning to prevent it from being bland.The Jasmine tea was great but pick it up with a napkin because the pot is piping hot.The owner George came over and introduced himself and told us how happy he was that my wife came in on opening day.George made us feel very welcome.If you want the best Sichuan food in Maryland come in to the Silver Spring Sichuan Bistro and say hello to George read more