Chef Lee's Element

Name: Chef Lee's Element
Address: 521 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20878, US
Telephone: (240) 650-5188
Price range: $$

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521 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg
(240) 650-5188

About Chef Lee's Element

Chef Lee's Element is a restaurant in Gaithersburg, Maryland, highly regarded for its Szechuan cuisine. Frequently ordered for takeout in the DMV area, the restaurant is known for its reasonable prices and tasteful, reliable dishes. The menu offers a variety of options, with standout choices including Dragon Eggplant, Sweet and Sour Duck with onions and pancakes, Spicy Tofu, and Garlic Fried Shrimp. For those familiar with "mala" flavors, Chef Lee's Element is especially recommended, as it delivers an authentic, spicy, and delicious Szechuan dining experience. The restaurant is a clean and cozy place with excellent food, where the freshly cut greens in the soup can be smelled, and the meat is tender and rich with flavorful sauces, not overcooked with just some sauce on top. It is a popular spot for Chinese comfort food, and staff are very friendly. The dishes are reasonably priced with generous portions, making it a great choice for many customers. The menu includes some American-style items like fried pigs feet, and takeout options like combination fried rice with beef, white meat chicken, and shrimp—without pork. They also offer a second fried rice with XO, though what XO is remains a mystery. The restaurant relies heavily on soy sauce, and parking can be difficult unless possessing handicapped tags. Overall, guests enjoy the authentic experience and look forward to returning.