DMV Food Review | Finally Tried the Famous Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings 🥟

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! – see image 10) and found ourselves 70 parties deep. Two hours later, we were seated. The overall experience was solid – no major disappointments, the vibe felt like being back in China, and the value was excellent at ~$40 per person. 🕒 The Wait & Strategy Digital Queue: The shared QR code is a game-changer – 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 🥢 Dish-by-Dish Breakdown Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings: Rich and flavorful broth, though a few dumplings tore when picked up ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shaoxing Drunken Chicken: Perfectly tender with aromatic wine notes – would order again ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Durian Puff: Filling lacked intensity, pastry was doughy rather than flaky – skip it 🙅🏻‍♀️ Pan-Fried Pork Buns: Crispy bottom but overall not as good as Xiao Yang Sheng Jian ⭐⭐⭐ Beef Pancake Roll: Well-seasoned beef, great with hoisin sauce ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cucumber Salad: Refreshing and crunchy, a nice palate cleanser ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Green Pepper & Shredded Pork Noodles: A bit bland, noodles were average ⭐⭐⭐ 📝 The Verdict Price: $40-50 per person – 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: ⭐⭐⭐☆ (would come back for the drunken chicken and soup dumplings) #DMVEats #NanXiangReview #DCFoodie #SoupDumplings