Grace Garden

This restaurant came strongly recommended by a friend, but it appears from other reviews that a lot changed with management this Summer (2024). We stopped in for lunch at the end of July and found most tables vacant but dirty, the service slow, and the food good. They do have a couple large round tables that could seat 7-9 comfortably, but we only had 4 in our party, so we chose a smaller table—the only one of about six such tables that seemed clean. They serve on nice plates—not infant-friendly—but they do have high chairs. The decor was a mix of old rave reviews on one wall, and what seemed like special event decor in the back. We did enjoy the food: Their orange chicken is spicy, but they were able to cater to a request for it not to be prepared spicy; we liked the result, and they didn't nickle-and-dime us for substitutions into their lunch special. They even included some free spring rolls because our order was over $30. We left a large mess because we had an infant with us, so we tried to tip well, rounding $38.45 ($6 appetizer, 3× $10 lunch specials, and $2.65 tax) up to $50 (about 30%, more than any of the tips recommended by their register).

The portions were good for 2-3. The fried rice were super good. These egg rolls fillings were really good. The Sesame chicken is good and I haven’t tried the spicy chicken yet. I got all these for myself thinking they are small portions and didn’t know that the fried rice comes with sesame chicken. Anyway, these dishes are good. They do not have own parking lot. Located Right by the high way. Looks like a mama papa store; nothing fancy. Staff is polite and helpful.

Authentic Chinese food, best dishes: Taiwan Fish, Crispy Aromatic Chicken, basil chicken, Szechuan braised beef/fish all amazing. JAN23: Taiwan, fish and aromatic chicken were amazing as usual, we also got young chow wonton soup, spicy green beans and mixed seafood in XO sauce. Didn't actually care for the XO sauce. It was a little sweet and did not have as much flavor as the Taiwan fish for example and it's a bit more expensive. AUG20: New owner & cook, but I'm still finding plenty of fantastic authentic Chinese options. Taiwan fish is now slightly better than before & their braised fish (or pork) are still to die for. I avoid their scallops dishes. Be aware most of the Chinese menu are large dinner size portions meant to serve two people, so they are more pricey, but the best outside of DC.

My Brother recently recommended Grace Garden to me because the Chinese restaurant we used to order from suddenly went out of business. Grace Garden is a welcome replacement. The service is very good. The people are friendly and patient. The food was fresh and well seasoned. We ordered General Tso's shrimp, Japanese Udon noodles, chicken wings, lo mein, hot and sour soup, egg drop soup, steamed dumplings and crab rangoon. Everything was so delicious. We're definitely going to be ordering again. The date of our visit was January 16, 2025.

While the parking isn't easy to view and the building itself isn't a happy sight, this restaurant makes everything with such grace and glamour that indulges your taste buds from beginning to end! The Gyoza and Taiwanese Style Fish Dishes are action-packes with exceptional flavors that burst you into happy tears in the best ways possible. I think I found my new go-to restaurant to restore my mind, body and soul over an impeccable hot meal. Give this restaurant all the TLC you can give and it will give you lots of TLC back! :-)