China Jade Rockville — Restaurant in Derwood

China Jade was once our go-to destination for authentic Cantonese cuisine before the pandemic, often frequented weekly or with regular takeout orders. After years away, I approached our return visit with cautious optimism, wondering if the restaurant still upheld its renowned quality. By the end of the meal, my worries proved unwarranted. Despite changes in chefs and management, China Jade continues to deliver exceptional, authentic Cantonese dishes.

We began with the Cold Wooden Ear Mushroom Salad, a refreshing starter with a touch of heat from spicy diced peppers. While the mushrooms were slightly overcooked and a bit firm, the flavors remained vibrant and satisfying.

Next came the House Special Gul-Fei Chicken, a signature dish I had fond memories of. The chicken now had a darker hue compared to its pre-pandemic golden appearance, which initially made me skeptical. However, my doubts vanished with the first bite—the chicken was tender, flavorful, and complemented perfectly by the salty ginger and green onion sauce. It’s as mouthwatering as ever and truly a standout dish.

The Fish Fillet with XO Sauce, a longtime favorite, was the highlight of the meal. It arrived just as I remembered—same presentation, same exquisite flavor. The fish was perfectly cooked, with the XO sauce adding layers of umami richness that never fail to impress.

We also enjoyed the Sautéed Lobster with Ginger and Green Onions and the Beef and Egg Over Rice, both of which met the high standards we had come to expect from China Jade. The lobster was fresh and aromatic, while the beef dish offered a comforting, hearty finish to our meal.

Overall, I was immensely relieved and delighted to find that China Jade has not lost its touch. This visit reaffirmed its place as a reliable destination for authentic Cantonese cuisine. I will undoubtedly return soon to savor more of their...

I was very disappointed at the food here. I ordered pick up and the customer service was okay, borderline rude? I'm not sure if there was a misunderstanding or the call was breaking up, but she didn't seem very friendly. Besides that, the food was fast so that was good. We ordered the chicken lo mein, pork and shrimp egg rolls, and crispy Sesame beef with broccoli. ALL OF THE FOOD was very very disappointing and low quality. The egg rolls had too much wrapper and very little filling. I even wondered if there was any pork or shrimp inside because all I saw was cabbage with tiny bits of pork. The crispy beef had the same problem, too much thick batter that wasn't good. The beef inside was chewy and dry, like jerky. The only reason why I'm giving 2 stars instead of one is because the sauce was delicious. I just wish the entire dish was enjoyable. The chicken lo mien was also of below average quality in terms of taste. I was severely disappointed at the overall experience and will not be going back. I do...

So we have been to many Chinese takeout in the DMV, we decided to order here because of the buy one get one promotion on Uber Eats. The food was absolutely flavorless compared to the other places we have eaten. The buy one get one free portions seems like false advertising as the portion size is really half of what you would normally get from a regular Chinese take out.

It was also super upsetting that I called the establishment and tried to explain that the food was not good and the reply was "You are the only one to complain, maybe you just don't like the flavor." Then proceeded to explain how we will have to bring all the food back to have the issue fixed(which is a 30 minute drive each way)...That is not customer service. I have never given a one star review, but this place was beyond disappointing.

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