Full Key

Authentic family-style Cantonese food in the DMV area serving up all the classic dishes. The service was prompt and the waiters speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin! I recommend trying the BBQ meats. My favorite was the chicken - it was super flavorful, moist, and tender! The beef chow fun (乾炒牛河) had good wok hay and was well-seasoned. Can't go wrong with the sweet and sour pork either. Very crispy and moist pork! Only small nitpick - the gai lan was a little too crunchy/tough for my preference.

I like thier food isn't too sweet as like typically Chinese restaurant and menu is quite variety and more selection. Inside dine-in room seem a little bit small because of there are a lot of tables but atmosphere and decoration are nice. Service is friendly. Price and portion are reasonable. PS. Another good thing, Full Key restaurant closed hour is quite late, great for people who is looking for late dinner.

**Full Key Restaurant: A Cantonese Delight in Wheaton, MD** Craving a taste of authentic Young Chow Fried Rice without making the trek to NYC’s Chinatown, I decided to revisit Full Key Restaurant in Wheaton, a beloved spot from years past. With fingers crossed, I hoped the flavors were as exceptional as I remembered—and I wasn’t disappointed. Here’s how our lunch unfolded: - **Roast Pork**: Easily one of the best in town—perfectly seasoned, tender, and irresistibly flavorful. - **Soyed Chicken**: Solidly good, though not extraordinary, it offered a comforting, classic taste. - **Eggplant with Salted Fish & Chicken Casserole**: While less stinky than I recall (likely due to the salted fish), the dish remains a standout. Its bold, savory flavors are among the best you’ll find anywhere. - **Bean Curd with Seafood & Assorted Meat Casserole**: A delightful combination of textures and flavors—above average and undeniably satisfying. - **Beef & Egg on Rice**: A nostalgic gem that transported me straight back to my childhood. This dish was flawlessly prepared, evoking memories of my favorite comfort food. - **Young Chow Fried Rice**: While it didn’t quite reach the heights of the finest offerings in NYC’s Chinatown, it was still flavorful and more than capable of satisfying my craving. Overall, Full Key delivered a thoroughly enjoyable meal with authentic Cantonese flavors that hit all the right notes. I left as a happy diner, eager to return and wholeheartedly recommend this spot to anyone seeking a taste of Cantonese comfort food.

We went on a valentine day. The place was packed. They brought food in stages so our dishes got cold. The portion was generous but the taste was okay. My friends enjoyed their dishes.

Reviews mentioned Peking duck, but they don't have it. They serve regular roast duck typical for Cantonese cuisine in Hong Kong and surrounding areas. The recipe is different. The skin is not crispy and flavor is not the same. It boils down to personal preference. I prefer Peking duck. On my previous visit i had roasted pork which was good. On this visit i had duck and country congee with century egg and pork. Initially tasteless, congee improved flavor after i added salt. Service was friendly. If you like Cantonese this is the good place to go.