DMV Food Review | Finally Tried the Famous Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings š„
Even after several weeks of operation, the hype at Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings in Bethesda shows no signs of fading. On a Saturday at 4:30 PM, we scanned the queue QR code (thank you to the kind soul who shared it online! ā see image 10) and found ourselves 70 parties deep. Two hours later, we were seated. The overall experience was solid ā no major disappointments, the vibe felt like being back in China, and the value was excellent at ~$40 per person. š The Wait & Strategy Digital Queue: The shared QR code is a game-changer ā join the waitlist remotely Peak Hours: Weekend dinners are busiest; try weekdays or right at opening Live Updates: Track your position in real-time without staying onsite š„¢ Dish-by-Dish Breakdown Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings: Rich and flavorful broth, though a few dumplings tore when picked up āāāā Shaoxing Drunken Chicken: Perfectly tender with aromatic wine notes ā would order again āāāāā Durian Puff: Filling lacked intensity, pastry was doughy rather than flaky ā skip it š š»āāļø Pan-Fried Pork Buns: Crispy bottom but overall not as good as Xiao Yang Sheng Jian āāā Beef Pancake Roll: Well-seasoned beef, great with hoisin sauce āāāā Cucumber Salad: Refreshing and crunchy, a nice palate cleanser āāāā Green Pepper & Shredded Pork Noodles: A bit bland, noodles were average āāā š The Verdict Price: $40-50 per person ā solid value for DMV Chinese food Atmosphere: Lively, noisy, feels like a popular chain in China Service: Efficient turnover; staff could be more attentive Return Worthiness: āāāā (would come back for the drunken chicken and soup dumplings) #DMVEats #NanXiangReview #DCFoodie #SoupDumplings
