🌶️ Baltimore Food Review | Red Pepper in Towson

Red Pepper is a go-to Chinese restaurant in Towson, and it’s under the same ownership as Orient Express (OE) near JHU Homewood. While OE doesn’t require tips 🧾, Red Pepper suggests 18% gratuity. Also, OE offers free rice 🍚, but Red Pepper charges $1 per bowl. 🧾 Menu & Deals: Monday to Friday, 11 AM–3 PM: Lower-priced lunch menu 🕚💸 (Haven’t tried – not sure about portion or taste). 🍽️ Dish Reviews: 1️⃣ Spicy Grilled Fish 🐟 – Not recommended. Too oily, pre-fried (not fresh like in China), and comes with minimal veggies (peanuts, cilantro, bamboo, chili, onion). 2️⃣ Spicy Beef Brisket 🌶️🥩 – Recommended! Tender and flavorful. The non-spicy version is less impressive. 3️⃣ Dry-Fried Eel Strips 🐍 – Not on the menu but available. A bit spicy – okay but not memorable. 4️⃣ Fragrant Fried Ribs 🍖 – Skip if you don’t like fried food. 5️⃣ Fish with Pickled Mustard Soup 🍲 – Forgettable. Won’t reorder. 6️⃣ Spring Rolls & Pancakes 🫔 – Pretty good! 7️⃣ Tofu Fish ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – A must-try! Consistently delicious (also available at OE). 8️⃣ Beef Chow Fun 🐄🍜 – Solid choice. 9️⃣ Sour Soup with Beef 🥘 – Generous portion, but Kung Fu 12’s version is better. 🔟 Mapo Tofu 🌶️🧈 – Tasty! 🔟1️⃣ Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken 🐔 – Not recommended (got via takeout – disappointing). 🔟2️⃣ Veggies: Shredded potatoes ✅ | AA Choi 👌 | Mushrooms with Baby Bok Choy 🍄🥬 – Okay but basic. 🔟3️⃣ Appetizer: White Cut Chicken 🍗 – A bit spicy but tasty. Prices have gone up though. 💬 Final Thoughts: Red Pepper has some hits (tofu fish, spicy brisket) and misses (grilled fish, fried ribs). It’s worth a visit, but temper expectations depending on what you order. 📍 Location: Red Pepper, Towson #BaltimoreEats #RedPepper #ChineseFood #DMVFood #FoodReview #SpicyLovers