Where to eat Chinese food in Gaithersburg.

The six kitchens in this guide were read from their ordering pages on 2026-10-03. They are on S Frederick Ave at 16515 (ZIP 20877), Russell Ave at 849 (ZIP 20879), Quince Orchard Rd at 521 (ZIP 20878), N Frederick Ave at 18749 (ZIP 20879). Item names, dollar amounts, hours and delivery wording are copied from those pages.

6 restaurants · 4 list delivery · checked October 3, 2026

An unranked, researched shortlist from operator menus and locations. No ratings, and no claimed visits. How we research.

AI illustration of An imagined shared Chinese table: a plate of dumplings, a bowl of rice and a pot of tea in warm evening light, with no restaurant signage.
An imagined Gaithersburg-inspired table. AI illustration, not a restaurant photograph.

A shorter path to dinner.

Choose an area, a kind of meal, or only restaurants that list delivery. These filters narrow the quick list; all 6 detailed profiles stay below.

6 restaurants to explore

“Lists delivery” means the operator’s ordering page or a checked platform listing showed delivery on October 3, 2026. Availability depends on your address and time. “Vegetarian options” means a specific option is named on the checked menu, not an allergen or cross-contact guarantee.

Ways to make a meal.

Sichuan and Hunan plates on S Frederick Ave

New Fortune is at 16515 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Order Pan Fried Meat Dumpling (6) at $6.95 and Vegetable Bean Curd Soup at $8.95. The info page lists Monday Closed.

New Fortune

Dumplings and noodle plates on Russell Ave

Chinese Express is at 849 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Order 6 Meat Dumpling at $7.25 and Vegetable Spring Rolls at $3.50. The info page lists Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm.

Chinese Express

Dumplings and noodle plates on Quince Orchard Rd

JDS Shanghai is at 521 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Order Pork Soup Dumpling (6) at $7.98 and Fried Tofu in Sweet Spicy Sauce at $8.98. The info page lists Monday Closed.

JDS Shanghai

Different kitchens, different meals.

New Fortune

Sichuan and Hunan plates on S Frederick Ave

S Frederick Ave

16515 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

New Fortune is at 16515 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. The ordering page lists Pan Fried Meat Dumpling (6) at $6.95, Vegetable Bean Curd Soup at $8.95 and Ginger Ale at $1.50.

Build an order. Order Pan Fried Meat Dumpling (6) at $6.95 and Vegetable Bean Curd Soup at $8.95. Ginger Ale is listed at $1.50 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday Closed and Sunday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. The info page says Pickup only, so delivery is not listed. Confirm by phone.

Pickup only The info page says Pickup only, so delivery is not listed. Confirm by phone.

Menu snapshot

Pan Fried Meat Dumpling (6) $6.95 · Vegetable Bean Curd Soup $8.95 · Ginger Ale $1.50

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Chinese Express

Dumplings and noodle plates on Russell Ave

Russell Ave

849 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

Chinese Express is at 849 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. The ordering page lists 6 Meat Dumpling at $7.25, Vegetable Spring Rolls at $3.50 and Egg Rolls(beef) at $3.50.

Build an order. Order 6 Meat Dumpling at $7.25 and Vegetable Spring Rolls at $3.50. Egg Rolls(beef) is listed at $3.50 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm. The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $3 within 2.00 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Delivery: direct The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $3 within 2.00 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Menu snapshot

6 Meat Dumpling $7.25 · Vegetable Spring Rolls $3.50 · Egg Rolls(beef) $3.50

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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JDS Shanghai

Dumplings and noodle plates on Quince Orchard Rd

Quince Orchard Rd

521 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

JDS Shanghai is at 521 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. The ordering page lists Pork Soup Dumpling (6) at $7.98, Fried Tofu in Sweet Spicy Sauce at $8.98 and Spicy Beef and Tripe at $9.48.

Build an order. Order Pork Soup Dumpling (6) at $7.98 and Fried Tofu in Sweet Spicy Sauce at $8.98. Spicy Beef and Tripe is listed at $9.48 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday Closed and Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The info page says Pickup only, so delivery is not listed. Confirm by phone.

Pickup only The info page says Pickup only, so delivery is not listed. Confirm by phone.

Menu snapshot

Pork Soup Dumpling (6) $7.98 · Fried Tofu in Sweet Spicy Sauce $8.98 · Spicy Beef and Tripe $9.48

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Hunan Cafe

Dumplings and noodle plates on N Frederick Ave

N Frederick Ave

18749 N Frederick Ave Ste H, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

Hunan Cafe is at 18749 N Frederick Ave Ste H, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. The ordering page lists Pan Fried Dumplings at $8.25, 素菜卷 Vegetable Roll at $1.95 and 春卷 Egg Roll at $1.95.

Build an order. Order Pan Fried Dumplings at $8.25 and 素菜卷 Vegetable Roll at $1.95. 春卷 Egg Roll is listed at $1.95 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday Closed and Sunday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm. The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $4 within 5.00 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Delivery: direct The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $4 within 5.00 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Menu snapshot

Pan Fried Dumplings $8.25 · 素菜卷 Vegetable Roll $1.95 · 春卷 Egg Roll $1.95

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Flo’s Taiwan Cuisine

Dumplings and noodle plates on Muddy Branch Rd

Muddy Branch Rd

227 Muddy Branch Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

Flo’s Taiwan Cuisine is at 227 Muddy Branch Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878. The ordering page lists A7 Steam Pork Dumpling (6) at $8.50, SP4 Vegetable Soup (For 2) at $7.50 and A1 Vegetarian Spring Roll (2) at $4.25.

Build an order. Order A7 Steam Pork Dumpling (6) at $8.50 and SP4 Vegetable Soup (For 2) at $7.50. A1 Vegetarian Spring Roll (2) is listed at $4.25 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm and Sunday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm. The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $3 within 5.00 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Delivery: direct The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $3 within 5.00 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Menu snapshot

A7 Steam Pork Dumpling (6) $8.50 · SP4 Vegetable Soup (For 2) $7.50 · A1 Vegetarian Spring Roll (2) $4.25

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Ming's Asian Bistro

Dumplings and noodle plates on Market St W

Market St W

251 Market Street West, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

Ming's Asian Bistro is at 251 Market Street West, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. The ordering page lists 素蒸饺 Steamed Vegetable Dumpling (8) at $8.45, 素春卷 Vegetable Spring Roll (2) at $4.95 and 酸辣汤 Hot and Sour Soup(Buy one get one FREE) at $6.25.

Build an order. Order 素蒸饺 Steamed Vegetable Dumpling (8) at $8.45 and 素春卷 Vegetable Spring Roll (2) at $4.95. 酸辣汤 Hot and Sour Soup(Buy one get one FREE) is listed at $6.25 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday Closed and Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm. The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $6.98 within 10.00 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Delivery: direct The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $6.98 within 10.00 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Menu snapshot

素蒸饺 Steamed Vegetable Dumpling (8) $8.45 · 素春卷 Vegetable Spring Roll (2) $4.95 · 酸辣汤 Hot and Sour Soup(Buy one get one FREE) $6.25

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Choose a district. Then choose a table.

S Frederick Ave at 16515 (ZIP 20877)

Fetched ordering pages print 16515 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

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Russell Ave at 849 (ZIP 20879)

Fetched ordering pages print 849 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.

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Quince Orchard Rd at 521 (ZIP 20878)

Fetched ordering pages print 521 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

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N Frederick Ave at 18749 (ZIP 20879)

Fetched ordering pages print 18749 N Frederick Ave Ste H, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.

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Muddy Branch Rd at 227 (ZIP 20878)

Fetched ordering pages print 227 Muddy Branch Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

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Market St W at 251 (ZIP 20878)

Fetched ordering pages print 251 Market Street West, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

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AI illustration of pan-fried meat dumplings with a browned underside
Pan-fried meat dumplings. AI illustration, not a restaurant photograph.

Menus change. Check before you go.

Prices are a snapshot.
Each profile names the channel: dine-in menu, online ordering or a delivery app. Delivery apps commonly add fees and mark up dishes.
Delivery is address-specific.
A delivery listing shows a restaurant serves some addresses, not yours. Confirm on the restaurant’s own ordering page or by phone.
Learn the dishes first.
Read the dish guides and regional starting points to decide what to order.

A little more clarity.

Is there a Chinatown in Gaithersburg?

None of the ordering pages fetched on 2026-10-03 use the word Chinatown. The kitchens in this guide are on S Frederick Ave at 16515 (ZIP 20877), Russell Ave at 849 (ZIP 20879), Quince Orchard Rd at 521 (ZIP 20878), N Frederick Ave at 18749 (ZIP 20879).

Where can I find dim sum or dumplings in Gaithersburg?

New Fortune at 16515 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 lists Pan Fried Meat Dumpling (6) at $6.95. A fetched page also uses the words dim sum. The price was read on 2026-10-03.

Which menus list Sichuan dishes in Gaithersburg?

New Fortune at 16515 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 prints "24 Hunan Pork whatshot". That line was read on the ordering page on 2026-10-03.

Which of these Gaithersburg pages list a vegetable dish?

New Fortune at 16515 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 lists Vegetable Bean Curd Soup at $8.95, and the item name does not include a meat word. The line was read on 2026-10-03.

Do these Gaithersburg restaurants list delivery?

On 2026-10-03, New Fortune is pickup only; Chinese Express is direct; JDS Shanghai is pickup only; Hunan Cafe is direct; Flo’s Taiwan Cuisine is direct; Ming's Asian Bistro is direct. Where the page says Pickup only or lists no delivery column, confirm by phone.

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A guide you can check.

We selected 6 Gaithersburg restaurants for different meals. This is not a numerical ranking or a record of dining visits. We checked operator menus, exact locations, delivery options and practical constraints on October 3, 2026, and left out places we could not verify.

Order suggestions are editorial. Food illustrations are locally generated AI images, not photographs of any restaurant. See the editorial approach. Other guides: all city guides.