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    Water Song Yunnan Kitchen

    4.1 (204 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Mitasha P.

    Right off the bat, I noticed that the service was poor. A couple who were sat down AFTER us had their order taken first, and they were served way before us. Our server also seemed unfamiliar with the menu and had us repeat our order multiple times, which slowed things down even more. On top of that, the salt shaker at our table was rusty...not a great look. We came for the AYCE lunch special ($25 per person). They also had a premium AYCE option for $45 that included mocktails, but we stuck with the regular lunch special for now. Service continued to be frustrating. 18% gratuity is automatically added for AYCE specials and it was very hard to get the waiter's attention. There were two servers working and the restaurant was not busy at all, yet it still took a long time for me to get a soda and just as long for a simple refill. They also have a 1.5 hour time limit per person for AYCE, though I'm not sure how strictly that's enforced. FOOD: Must try: Five Spiced Wings: Crispy and moist, but really lacking that signature five-spice flavor Asian Jerk Chicken: One of the stronger dishes. Well-seasoned with a nice char and a good kick. Pork Dumplings and Spicy Sour Sauce: A win. The sauce had great acidity and bright flavor. Dai Spicy Beef over Rice: The beef was definitely crispy and had a nice char that complemented the beef Pass: Beef with Tomato Gravy: The beef was tender and the sauce was sweet, which I did not like. Also, the rice was hard and dry. This was a pass for me. Spicy Pork Rice Noodles: I got spice level three. Not spicy at all, very flat, and lacking acidity. Garlic Stir Fry Bok Choy: Same char flavor as most of the other dishes, but the garlic flavor was lacking Bulgogi Beef Street Taco: I wouldn't really call it bulgogi. The beef had large fat chunks that made it unpleasant. Also, the TV was playing a weird background music with a beach house scene....it did not really fit the vibes of this establishment.

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    Jon F.

    First time back since they hosted a Yelp Elite event 6 months ago showcasing their new menu. My wife and I came here for Chinese New Year and unfortunately, we were the only ones dining in. The waiter/cashier was nice and had a good demeanor. We ordered the braised beef noodle soup with rice noodles, garlic buffalo wings and a deep sea shrimp bun. Everything tasted good. The soup may have been a bit on the saltier side but still delicious. Looking forward to trying more things next time.

    Spring Rolls
    Danielle C.

    Water Song is now offering $25 AYCE lunch special!!! For 90 minutes, you are allowed to pick whatever you want from the lunch menu for only $25! Here's some things you should know: -the food is amazing -customer service was great -18% gratuity automatically added -$100 disposal fee for food weighing 20oz or more left over

    Cecilia T.

    We popped in here for lunch after hearing about their all you can eat deal, which is $25 per person from 11:30-3:00 on weekdays. We tried about 8 different dishes and some of them were excellent, while some were not great. The highlights were the stir fried garlic green beans (they were charred perfectly), the chilled noodles served in a sauce that was somehow sour and deeply umami at the same time, and the shrimp tacos. Sadly, the service was not good. With the exception of one nice waiter, the wait staff walked through the dining room with their heads down to avoid catching your eye. Also, the day we were there they were out of beef, which meant about a third of the menu was unavailable.

    Lemon Lemongrass Fried Pork Ribs, Spicy Fragrant Fish Fillets, Braised Beef Rice Noodle
    Donna Y.

    Was in the Fed hill area for a magic show and decided to stop by for a bite to eat. Everything is confidently ordered on your phone so you don't have to fumble over a physical menu. We ordered the lemongrass fried pork, spicy fish fillets, braised beef rice noodles and potato pancake. The lemongrass fried pork was flavorful but fried too much so it came out a bit dry and hard to eat. The spicy fish fillets were nice, tender and very spicy! Fav dish of the meal! The braised beef with rice noodles were nicely balanced with flavorful broth. The potato pancake was crispy and seasoned well. Over all nice ambiance and great service!

    Braised Beef Rice Noodle Soup 大酥牛肉米线
    Alice L.

    Food: Tried lots of dishes. The standouts: braised beef rice noodle soup (per recommendation of our server, by far best thing we ate; noodles were an amazing texture and overall very flavorful), carne asada fried rice (flavorful). The ok: crab rangoon mozzarella sticks, fried chicken dumplings, southern soul bao bun (this was good but the sriracha mayo was on the outside of bun, literally couldn't eat this without a fork and knife, felt like a plating mistake), grilled branzino. The bad: garlic bok choy (flavorless), sweet drama bao bun (didn't like the texture of the beef at all). Service: Unfortunately, I have nothing good to say here. The manager (I think) took our order, made a good suggestion about the soup, but felt very rushed. Took a long time to get waters, then a long time to get our apps. When our apps came, we asked if we could order tea and the manager said he'll bring us something great and it's on the house (super nice offer) but then never delivered on this promise. Our water cups were never refilled, and worst of all, all the dirty tables around us were never bussed (heaps of food and plates and full fish bones just sitting out all around us for over an hour). We were a 3 top, and there were only 2 other small groups there during this time; feels like they're understaffed because this was not peak rush hour. Ambiance: cute vibe in the restaurant

    Myeshia C.

    We came in for lunch on a Wednesday and were seated right away. We were explained the menu and at the time premium option was not available. We ended up doing the regular AYCE and ordering the snapper off the main menu. My favorite dishes here were the beef soup and the green beans. Both were so flavorful and delicious. My least favorite were the wings the marinade left you with a weird taste and I told the staff about that too. Overall this is a great place to try out Chinese fusion and introduce yourself to new flavors you've been sleeping on.

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    Julie W.

    Good Chinese food in Baltimore, and decently priced. We got the beef noodle soup, dumplings, fried rice, and zhajiangmian. Beware this place's food is spicy! Everything was delicious though. I will say the menu changes very often so don't go off of pictures from Yelp since their menu is seasonal.

    The food is the real star.
    Christopher S.

    The food is delicious but the service needs improvement. I did the all-you-can-eat lunch and perhaps that is why the service is poor. If you are in the service industry, I'd expect acknowledgement or a nod, instead the staff avoids eye contact and hides outside of view. It's not hard to take a second and nod at someone to let them know that you see them and that you will be with them once you are done running away from the dinning area. The person that is in the social media videos and promos was there working but not helpful. I was hoping that the face of the restaurant would be a standard bearer but unfortunately their standards in service were disappointingly low. The location is near all the Fed Hill hot spots. I hope they can do better because the food (and chefs) are carrying this business.

    Salted Egg Yolk Wings
    Angel Z.

    The service was good, everyone was attentive and someone explained that they had a new menu for the summer. The food was a mixed bag. The bok choy and short rib mixian were very good and I'd say authentic. However the egg yolk wings (too salty and charred) and complimentary fruit were not very good (it was tropical fruit with soy sauce and tajin?). The honeydew refresher was good but very sweet and a radioactive color somehow. The milk tea had a good flavor and was refreshing. Overall it was a good experience!

    Beef mixian soup and soup dumplings
    Sophie C.

    This was probably in the top 3 best dining experiences I've had. The server was so kind, so generous, and funny too!! The food was not just good, it opens your eyes to new flavors. We just moved to the area tonight and this will be a happy memory for me. Thank you!!

    Crossing bridge and Xiao Guo Spicy Pork Rice Noodle
    Chun L.

    Water Song is a place I've frequented often and enjoyed when it first opened. It's difficult to find a rice noodle restaurant that has authentic flavor. However, with each visit, I've noticed the quality decrease significantly over the years. I always try to give Water Song another chance because I always remember the initial good impression it gave me, but I always end up leaving grossly disappointed. Today was no different and is the final time. Not only did the dish I order (crossing bridge) have the most bland soup base, but the ingredient choices and quantity I was given was not worth the price point of ~$20. There was barely any rice noodles in mine, so I ended up eating the dish my girlfriend had ordered but stopped eating midway after finding a hair in her rice noodle soup (xiao guo). The hair didn't bother me as much but I was still hungry even after finishing hers and my dishes. I won't be back

    Cathy H.

    This is my new favorite spot for Asian cuisine! I love trying the dishes from the Yunnan region. For appetizers, I tried the fried pork ribs, the spicy garlic cucumber salad and the soup dumplings. They were all very delicious, especially the ribs. The ribs were seasoned to perfection. For main entree, I had the braised beef rice noodle soup. I also tried my friend's wontons and crossing bridge noodles. It was very interesting to hear the story of the crossing bridge noodles and there is art on the wall of the restaurant showing the story of the crossing bridge noodles. It was great to learn about such an authentic dish! My braised beef was done just right and the dish was very yummy. For dessert, we tried their rose cakes and it was divine! They came out warm and inside were rose petals. It was just the right amount of sweetness. I heard they have seasonal menu items that are constantly changing and I can't wait to come back and try more.

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