50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Potomac

“This is an underrated restaurant, and I'm surprised it's not always packed! The seafood is incredibly fresh, with tender and succulent texture, and both the cooking methods and seasoning are spot on. Every dish is delicious, highly recommended!“

“We really enjoyed our dine-in meal of: Thai green curry with shrimp, Szechuan green beans, Triple delight and pan fried noodles with shrimp. Everything was delicious! The new decor is lovely and the staff are very welcoming. Looking forward to trying the home-made dumplings next time.“

“We had a great experience at Pickle Vegetable Fish. The signature pickled vegetable fish was excellent. The broth had a rich, tangy flavor with just the right amount of spice, and the fish was fresh, tender, and cooked perfectly. We also tried the peppercorn beef, which was equally flavorful and comforting.“

“This is our fourth time ordering from Chan’s Kitchen, and they’ve been very consistent. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and reliable, which is why we keep coming back. Friendly and welcoming staff.

The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that the egg rolls can sometimes be a bit greasy, but tastes really good.
Overall, still a solid go-to spot for Chinese food and definitely recommended.“

“I recently visited Nanxiang Soup Dumpling and had a wonderful experience. The soup dumplings were delicious and full of flavor. I also want to give a special mention to, Zhi, who provided excellent service and gave me good suggestions when I order the food. He was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great dumplings!“

“Love this hidden gem. Food is great every time.“

“Our experience was amazing from start to finish. When we arrived we were seated immediately without a reservation. Raunak was our server. He made recommendations that were all great and there no issues with any portion of the meal. We opted for the special for $89 per 2 people. We started with egg drop soup- my friend really enjoyed this. Then spicy tuna roll and California roll. They were typical. Next up were the shrimp dumplings. I really enjoyed the spicy sauce added. For entrees, my friend order the Long Noodles Prawns. The sauce on these had a very robust flavor. I ordered the lobster and prawn fried rice. Raunak instructed me to squeeze a little lemon over it for extra flavor. Great recommendation! I also added a little of the spicy sauce from the dumplings. Lastly, we shared the butter cake which was topped with an ice cream and caramel sauce. The butter cake was still hot when it arrived. We were both on cloud 9 as we finished our meal.
We also enjoyed mai tai and lychee martini cocktails. This was the best experience I've ever had at PF Chang's and I've visited them all over. I still definitely be back!“

“We have been to TaiPei Tokyo Cafe several times and have enjoyed the meal and the service from Flora and Kylie. They and the way our food was prepared and served always makes the visit enjoyable. I have tried many items on their menu and never disappointed. We will certainly go back. John“

“We stumbled upon Chef Tan by complete chance and it has quickly become a family favorite. The food is absolutely amazing, but what really sets them apart is the service. The lady who takes our orders is incredibly kind and welcoming. I love her.

Most importantly, they are so accommodating with their flavor, they always adjust the spice levels for my husband and kids who prefer milder dishes. It’s rare to find an authentic spot that is this flexible, clean and family friendly“

“Randomly stumbled upon this place after looking for a spot to eat in Georgetown and it was delicious! We came from out of town and have to say this is one of the best meals we had on the trip. Sushi was fresh, service was excellent, definitely your “hole in the wall” type of place. Our server Darya was extremely kind and accommodating! I highly recommend stopping in here.“

“Outdoor picnics delight As good as usual“

“Today was my first day visiting Wonder North Bethesda and the experience did not disappoint! Jayla patiently walked me through the process of ordering on the kiosk and she explained every detail regarding the different food options. She was kind, professional and transparent. I’m looking foto enjoying this new gem in my neighborhood!“

“Tonight we ate as a family here at this very very Chinese family atyle Restaurant. All of the food is made to order it is fresh and it is delicious. They are known for their Szechuan style cooking so spicy is their specialty! Tonight we had the frog, The salt and pepper shrimp, the ribs and The sweet-and-sour shrimp. Every bowl was better than the next. We will be back again!“

“Our first time here and we will definitely be back...the cumin lamb is delicious and the brown sugar ice jelly is really good and so much fun to eat. Hui, our host was so engaging and patient with explaining the different dishes. Definitely a great date night destination“

“A place that we keep ordering from again and again. We accidentally ordered something not on the menu but they made it for us anyways, great service, great food, great price. When we have company from out of town and don’t want to cook we order from here. When we’re back from a long road trip I look forward to a meal from here.“

“My husband and I have been dining in or placing a take out at least once a month at Peter Chang McLean for the past year and a half! We were so excited to finally find a chinese restaurant that is somewhat formal and provide good quality ingredients! I'm super picky with my meat (the , but the fresh meat, vegetables, and other ingredients truly satisfy my particular self. They never disappoint with the quality of the food and the temperature! We have tried at least 80% of their menu items, including the AYCE lunch menus, and our go-to items are: pan seared shrimp dumplings, dragon garlic spicy eggplants, singapore curry noodles, shrimp lo mein, spicy dry fried bamboo fish, numbing green peppercorn flounder, sesame chicken (it's online, not in the menu), and spicy kong pao chicken. The waitstaff and manager are all so nice in addition to the great food! We will continue to go back and we're so happy people are finding a good quality chinese food!“

“Lived in Bethesda for 50 years, now in Bend, OR--where good Chinese food is non-existent. On numerous visits back home, I've patronized Foong Lin with high school buddies--and it always delivers the goods. Last night, we all had hot and sour soup, egg rolls, crispy beef, combination Kung Pao, combination lo mein...and everything was off the charts!“

“Their food is delicious, the soup dumplings are my favorite. Wish I was still living in the area so I could get there more often. ^^“

“The food was excellent and the service is consistently outstanding. I recently had a delivery, and the driver, Buenaventura, truly went above and beyond. I accidentally over-tipped, and he actually returned to my home to let me know and make it right. That level of honesty and professionalism is rare and very much appreciated. Highly recommend!“

“China Jade is one of our absolute favorites!
My husband and I have keep it in regular rotation alongside China Bistro (Mama's Dumplings), and Sichuan Jin River. Becky and Wendy are incredibly hospitable, and the food is consistently spot-on. We especially come for their authentic Szechuan and Cantonese dishes — always flavorful, always satisfying. A must-try! Generous portions deliver excellent value at a fair price.“

“Delicious food, the tea was even better. Atmosphere beautiful and the staff very friendly. I will be back!“

“Delicious Chinese food specializing in Sichuan cuisine that has plenty of great dishes with a good level of spice.

If you're brave enough to try bitter melon, they've got that here, but otherwise, would recommend their twice-cooked pork and their Zhong dumplings!

Service was phenomenal and the restaurant has plenty of seating!“

“I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and authenticity of some of the classic dimsum dishes such as the shrimp dumpling and charngfun. We ordered about 25 small plates between 3 people (including desert) and we were stuffed! Some items tasted a bit too experimental and did not satisfy the classic Cantonese flavor profile that I’m used to. Some were really good! I grew up eating authentic Cantonese dim sum in Los Angeles and have tried amazing eating dim sum in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. In the DMV area, we have limited dim sum options - so this place will do when I crave dim sum! The service and atmosphere were really nice. Total rating is 4.5 stars.“

“I had an incredible experience dining at Gong Fu 12 yesterday, and I have to say it has quickly become my favorite restaurant in the DMV area. They create a wonderful blend of flavors from both Northern and Southern Chinese cuisines, resulting in a diverse menu full of exciting dishes. The quality of the food is exceptional, and I was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable prices for such delicious meals. It's a place where you can truly indulge in a culinary adventure! You will appreciate me for introducing you to this excellent restaurant.“

“We’ve ordered takeout from here multiple times and it’s always been amazing! The food is consistently delicious, and the staff is incredibly friendly and truly go above and beyond for their customers.

On our most recent order, the vegetable fried rice turned out to be much spicier than expected. When we called, they immediately offered to replace it and even sent it out with free delivery. The driver was so kind and wouldn’t even accept a tip.

Exceptional service like this is hard to find—highly recommend!“

“The food and service was very good! Generous portion of food.“

“I ordered from here for the first time and the service was great! They made our food in a fair amount of time and the food tasted good. Their half and half iced tea lemonade was amazing. I ordered two of those after trying out a cup from one container.“

“Stopped in for a late lunch, it's nondescript from the outside, but inside it's clean, tidy, and comfortable. We had noodle soups and scallion pancakes. Both soups had really nice broth, lots of sides to add, and a couple of sauces as well. They were busy even in the middle of the afternoon. We'll go back.“

“Today was my first day visiting Wonder North Bethesda and the experience did not disappoint! Jayla patiently walked me through the process of ordering on the kiosk and she explained every detail regarding the different food options. She was kind, professional and transparent. I’m looking foto enjoying this new gem in my neighborhood!“

“The food is excellent for the price, especially if you’re looking for authentic, no-frills Chinese cuisine. Service is acceptable but can be slow, and there’s often a line—though it’s generally worth the wait. Expect the straightforward Cantonese candor if you speak Chinese, but they are welcoming and accommodating to non-Chinese customers as well. The dining area is convenient and comfortable, with a cozy, Chinese cafeteria-style atmosphere (not a formal restaurant), which adds to the overall charm.

If you want, I can also make it sound more casual, more punchy, or more like a typical Yelp “Local Guide” review.“

“Best bao in the DMV, hands down! Congrats on the new location. Nice space and good location. Lean into the front of house - you guys are rockstars!“

“Though this place has a couple tables, it spends its budget on the food versus space and decor. It keeps costs low by having a very small place down a side road. Parking is free and most times you can park right outside of it. They offer delivery but is popular for take out. The people at the counter are very nice. I recommend their Kung Pao chicken. It is the best.“

“Lovely traditional Chinese restaurant. Cozy tables and booths. Good food and good service. I had the pork egg foo young and it was delicious. The gravy was perfect. Very generous portions too which made the price easier to take since I got two meals out of it. Will definitely go back.“

“I’m only half-way through my meal and the service and food is so great that I felt the need to write a review. Seriously one of the best tasting Chinese restaurants that I have been to in Virginia and DC. It is very cozy in here too. I got the hot and sour soup, kung pao tofu, vegetable lo mein, and hot green tea. Shirley C took great care of me and the owner came out as well. Very welcoming.“

“Richard was a great server. He was attentive, friendly, and made the experience really enjoyable. He had a good sense of humor and kept things light without being over the top. Everything came out smoothly, and we felt well taken care of the whole time. Definitely appreciate his service.“

“Cool concept it’s like +6 kitchens in 1. They offer a lot of different promos on social media. From Alana pizza, I ordered the burrata and the bacon pesto pizza. The burrata was really fresh and I enjoyed the pesto pizza. From Di Fara pizza, I ordered the pepperoni, sausage and meatball pizza. Not sure if it was dough or the pizza was undercooked, but I wish there was more of a crisp to the crust. I found myself chewing longer than expected.

Location was really clean and ordering via the app was easy. There’s plenty of street parking around the shopping center. Prices are high for the area. I would definitely be back to try some of the other restaurants.“

“Highly recommend Bostan Uyghur! We started out by ordering the Eggplant Salad as an appetizer. It came out nice and warm fresh from the stove! With its spices and garlicky flavor, it really hit the mark! We then placed orders for the Chicken Kabab and the Dry Fried Soman noodles with beef. Both were spicely complex and absolutely delicious! Have to make another visit soon!“

“This restaurant had perfect skewers, perfect hot pot, perfect sauce bar, perfect everything. I don’t know how else to describe this amazing place. Clean, yummy foods, comfortable seats, everything positive about this. People, you need to come here just to experience the specialty!“

“Good parking; though only 2 spaces! GREAT egg drop 🍜 soup (my favorites). Wheelchair accessible. 👩‍🦽“

“I am writing to express my satisfaction with my recent visit last week. Our waiter, Andrew, was welcoming and significantly contributed to our experience. His attentiveness and his kind invitation for our group to use the karaoke room, elevated our visit to a memorable occasion. The food was exceptional, and I believe the pricing is reasonable given the quality. I will certainly be returning and recommending this establishment to others. Andrew, your service was truly outstanding.“

“I was not familiar with this place but my family was craving for real Chinese food! I checked good places near and decided to try China Express. To be honest when I parked in the front I was skeptical but follow my willingness to discover new places but when I got in and received by a very kind staff and felt the yummy smell from the kitchen I thought it was going to be good! I ordered fried rice, noodle soup, general tso chicken and some house lo mein, it was extremely delicious! Food quality is top and service was simply amazing! This is a hidden gem in Tysons and definitely will come back! Superb!“

“The staff here is extremely polite and helpful. I was greeted by Labrell who is extremely nice and helpful. He helped me and another couple get set up with the wonder app and gave recommendations on which foods to try. I highly recommend the wonder Reston location and if you get a chance to meet Labrell he will put a smile on your face and brighten your day!!“

“Nestled in a cozy corner, this small yet popular Chinese restaurant offers an authentic Shanghainese dining experience. Our warm and friendly host, Winnie, greeted us with a smile. She proudly informed us that all dishes are crafted by Shanghainese staff, including herself, ensuring the utmost authenticity.

Our culinary journey began with the delectable Soup Dumplings. These homemade dumplings were generously filled, each bite bursting with flavor. We savored eight dumplings per order, leaving us craving more.

Next, we indulged in the Sautéed Fish Fillet in Wine Sauce. While the fish was cooked to perfection, the wine sauce was a bit lacking. Winnie kindly acknowledged this and offered us extra sauce, accommodating our preferences.

To conclude our meal, we couldn’t resist the irresistible Biscuit Stuffed with Pine Nuts and Red Bean Paste. This must-order dessert was a delightful surprise—not too sweet and bursting with the delightful flavors of pine nuts and red bean paste.

Overall, our dining experience at this charming Chinese restaurant was truly memorable. Winnie’s warm hospitality, the authentic Shanghainese cuisine, and the delectable desserts made it a delightful culinary adventure.“

“This is a takeout place. I ordered delivery, which was expensive. With delivery fee, convenience fee, tax, and tip, the cost was more than double for the food.
I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I ordered two lunches. You get a choice of appetizers. The wonton soup is much tastier than at most restaurants. The egg roll was pretty good.
I ordered shrimp with vegetables, which comes in a white sauce. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were crisp. For under $3 extra, you can get plain lo mein instead of rice. It was tasty.
I also ordered Szechuan pork. It's supposed to be spicy. I found it mildly spicy. It comes with broccoli, carrots, and onions. They give you plenty of pork, and the sauce has a nice flavor.
I will get their food again, but not with delivery.“

“oh my goodness. Everything, the freshest seafood I've seen in just about ever, delicious broths, huge portions, great presentation. My first hot pot experience and I will be back, a lot of times. Met the owner, and he was wonderful too. I highly suggest supporting this tasty, and fresh establishment“

“Ordered takeout and all of the food was ready on time when I arrived. I got the chicken fried rice and pork lo mein. I really enjoyed the flavor of the pork. At first I thought it was definitely a bit more on the pricey side but the portions were HUGE! so it was definitely worth it. I got 5 solid meals out of two dishes“

“Pleasantly surprised of the quality of food here. Can't comment on the fusion Chinese food, but the two dishes I order - Chongqing Chicken and Basil Eggplant - were authentic, well-seasoned, and not oily. They used enough dried chili pepper such that the spice penetrates into the fried chicken. They got all components of the dish right also including peanuts, the numbness from peppercorn, and even the aromatics garlic and ginger slices. The eggplant dish was superb as well. The sauce has a consistency sufficient to coat the eggplant, and the larger eggplant pieces in the dish still had structure to them, not completely mushy. Will be back for sure. I wish there were two menus though, one for authentic Chinese food and one for American Chinese.“

“Overall this restaurant is our favorite for Chinese food. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. Recommend the Sweet and Sour Chicken as well as the Kung pao dishes.“

“Grand Hunan is a local gem located in the Westover community. I tried a variety of their foods and have always been consistently satisfying. The owner is this local small business is customer friendly and super generous in their portion and always trying to please every order in a personal way. They always tried to accommodate any dietary restriction in addition to their healthy items in their menu. They even catering of any size with generous portion and reasonable price. Highly recommend everyone to give it a try as you won't regret it!“

“Great food, reasonable price, fast service!“