China Jade: Chinese Restaurant in Rockville, MD

China Jade is at 16805 Crabbs Branch Way in Derwood, MD, five minutes from Shady Grove Metro. Open since the early 2000s, it holds 4.1 stars across 370+ Google reviews and serves over 100 dishes spanning Szechuan, Cantonese, and Chinese-American cooking.

What's on the Menu

The menu covers 10 categories: soups, appetizers, Szechuan specialties, seafood, poultry, beef, pork, vegetables, noodles, and fried rice. A separate lunch specials menu runs Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 3 PM, with 30+ entrées under $12, including fried rice, egg roll, and soup.

Szechuan vs. Chinese-American

China Jade runs both. The Szechuan section includes dishes made with doubanjiang, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili oil, producing the málà heat and numbing sensation most Chinese restaurants in the D.C. suburbs skip. The Chinese-American side covers Beef with Broccoli, General Tso's, Lo Mein, and Fried Rice.

First-time visitors usually start with the Chinese-American dishes and move into the Szechuan menu on return visits. Regulars come back for Mapo Tofu, Kung Pao Chicken, or Dan Dan Noodles.

Most-Ordered Dishes

• Mapo Tofu — silky tofu in doubanjiang sauce with Sichuan peppercorns. The most-ordered dish at China Jade.
• Kung Pao Chicken — diced chicken, peanuts, dried chilies. The Szechuan classic.
• Dan Dan Noodles — sesame-chili noodles with ground pork and ya cai (preserved vegetables).
• Hot and Sour Soup — the most-ordered soup. A 32oz feeds three to four people.
• General Tso's Chicken — crispy, sweet, and spicy. Most first-timers order this.
• Beef with Broccoli — sliced beef and broccoli in oyster sauce. Reliable for mixed tables.

Hours, Location & Ordering

• Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Address: 16805 Crabbs Branch Way, Derwood, MD 20855
• Parking: Free in the private lot at the restaurant
• Phone: (301) 963-1570
• Delivery: Within 5 miles. See the delivery page for details.