very flavorful and authentic sour fish soup! fish is super tender and the homemade rice cake side was delicious. good portion sizes, the combo for 2 was big enough for 4 people imo. small + quaint, not too many tables inside.

The Best Sour Cabbage Fish in Maryland | B2J Sour Cabbage Fish Highly Recommended Local Food Hello, everyone! I want to introduce you to the best sour cabbage fish restaurant in the universe—B2J Sour Cabbage Fish! This is their fifth location, with the other four in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Canada. Ever since I discovered this place, I find myself going back every few days, whether I’m in a good mood or a bad one—I just crave this fish! Their sour cabbage fish is made with snakehead fish fillets, which are super tender and boneless! I noticed on the menu that you can upgrade to bass for an extra charge, but honestly, the snakehead fillets are already amazing. They offer set meals: • Two-person set: 1 lb of fish + 2 side dishes + 2 small appetizers + 2 bowls of rice • Three-person set: 1.5 lbs of fish + 3 side dishes + 3 small appetizers + 3 bowls of rice • Four-person set: 2 lbs of fish + 4 side dishes + 4 small appetizers + 4 bowls of rice The sour cabbage fish is so delicious that we usually order an extra portion of fish for $14—otherwise, it feels like we have to fight over every bite! You can choose from different flavors: • Classic Sour Cabbage Fish (Regular or Spicy) • Tomato Fish • Mala (Spicy & Numbing) Fish My absolute favorite is still the classic sour cabbage fish! We also tried the tomato fish, which has a sweet and flavorful broth—really good! Now, let’s talk about the appetizers: • Fern Root Noodles: My top pick! This was my childhood favorite. My brother and I used to call it “sewer water” because it’s black. I haven’t had it in ages, but they serve it here as a cold dish, seasoned to be fragrant, spicy, and slightly sweet and sour—so good! • Fried Milk: A must-try! It’s kind of like fried rice cakes, but inside, it’s sweet, milky, and chewy. • Cold Preserved Egg (Century Egg): A classic Sichuan-style dish—really tasty! • Chilled Chicken Gizzards: Another childhood favorite! The portion is generous, and the flavor is on point. • Crispy Pork Bites: Crunchy and perfect when dipped in chili powder! Next time, I want to try the Golden Mini Buns, Osmanthus Lotus Root, and Brown Sugar Sticky Rice Cake—all nostalgic flavors from my childhood! But I always end up ordering my beloved fern root noodles, so I haven’t had the chance to try more appetizers yet. Drinks: Sometimes they have freshly squeezed corn juice—one sip, and it’s like being back in China! It’s super fresh and costs $15 per jug. Their sour plum soup and watermelon juice are also excellent. Bonus: If you post about your meal on social media, you get a free milk mochi! It’s similar to the fried milk but without the crispy coating—equally delicious. This place is so worth it—even though it’s an hour’s drive from where I live, I happily make the trip just for this fish. After devouring a whole pot, who wouldn’t feel a little dizzy with happiness? Plus, I even saw a double rainbow after my meal that day—maybe it’s a sign of good luck!