Shanghai Taste
1121 Nelson St, Rockville
(301) 279-0806
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LOVE THEIR FOOD, PORK SOUP DUMPLINGS, CHICKEN IN BACK BEAN SAUCE,SHUMAI DIRTY RICE DUMPLINGS, SOUPS & SAUCES ARE GREAT, SERVICE IS EXCELLENT, AND FOOD IS PREPARED QUICKLY. LOU & JUDY 6/25/2025
I can verify that it doesn’t get more authentic than this. Most authentic Shanghai food and snacks I’ve had in the US. The owners are very nice in their own way helping you decide your dishes if needed. Terrific place if you are really into authentic Shanghai food.
Not going back! After reading the Washington Post’s positive review, we decided to check this place. Unfortunately, it did not match our expectations. The service was terrible, he seemed to be reluctant to tell us about their dishes. I asked to reduce sugar and he said we do not add sugar, but I could taste it in my noodles. No sauces were offered with fried fish. When asked he told us that that is the way it’s done. When a couple who spoke in Chinese walked in they were offered tea pot, we asked for it and we were told that it’s just a tea bag and it’s not worth $2.50! Plastic cups where in which the water was served showed heavy use and damage around the edges- so we did not drink from them. The food was okey - beef lo main was very heavy on noodles. On the positive side, the place seemed to be clean.
Food is tasty, waiters are super nice and friendly. Love it!
This place serves one of the most authentic Shanghainese food in the area! The food portions were good and the taste is always on point. The server was very attentive, paid attention to small details and gave constructive food suggestions. The place is small but kept very clean. Just be sure to have reservations because the restaurant is always packed!
Almost don’t want to leave this review to keep this place secret, but they have the best Chinese food I’ve ever had in the Western Hemisphere.
Food is okay. Service is horrible. Before we finish our food, the waiter literally took away our plates and asked us to hurry up since two customers are waiting. There is a 4-people table available right next to us but guess he wanted to save it for a bigger group.
Food is tasty but the service is atrocious
Went there for dinner, took it home. Wrong meal. Called back, they told me to bring it in and change. I asked for them to make my family new food so it would be hot. Got there, not new food. They insist it’s still warm and offer a soup I didn’t want. Fine
Get home. Food is cold
Like I said the food is good but if you’re worried about them messing up stay away bc they will do very little to make it right
Is this place under new management? Quality of food is dropping noticeably. If it persists, I will stop going there. It would be a shame since I have been visiting it since2018.
Food: 2
Tasteless food. It was my first time ordering from this restaurant, I really expected it to be good food but I was really disappointed. I ordered combination fried rice and it was totally tasteless, it didn't even have salt.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
I mean the food is good, but I’m just not super impressed by the food. Overall, the service was good. We had a metal strip found in the lamb dish that we ordered!!! Thankfully, we didn’t feed that dish to our baby. They were nice to remake one for us. However, we probably will not come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
We are Chinese. The food was average. We ordered the shrimp in black bean sauce and the pan-fried dumplings. The shrimp sizes were good but the portion was small with only a few for the price. The dumplings were just ok, barely pan-fried. The rice was not fresh. The lady behind the counter taking our order was very abrupt and rude. She basically threw the receipt at me! All the plates on the table were these very cheap, thin, disposable plastic plates. If they’re skimping in dinner plates, no wonder they’re skimping on the food quality, portions, and service. Won't be going back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Service is quick and friendly. Unfortunately the food was not it for us. The chicken in both plates tasted really old (like it was reheated and tossed in). We did like the pork fried dumplings the best. Almost everything is served in to go containers so you can easily pack your leftovers and take them home which is nice. Could’ve been just an off day when we visited since a lot of reviewers seem to enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sooo I went here today because my daughter saw a video on TikTok and wanted to try the food. I went in with my girls and stood at the counter for about 5 mins before being served. Ordered our food and the lady who took the order just threw the receipt on the counter and said the food would be ready in 15mins, 6 mins later it’s ready. She brings it to the lobby and sat the order down on a table two tables away from where we were sitting and said it’s ready turn around and walked away…. She could have easily given our order to us. From ordering to getting the food it felt like we weren’t welcomed there and surely we will never return or recommend this restaurant to anyone especially from the black community. Highly disappointed !!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
First time here, hopefully not the last! The soup dumplings were outstanding. The customer service was amazing as well. The beef and black bean sauce dish was nice, the meat was tender and flavorful. Not chewy like some Chinese food places. 10 out of 10.
The crab rangoon was made fresh as was everything else. Can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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