nelumbo Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Would anyone be interested in meeting up at Xi'an Gourmet in Rockville to explore the menu? http://www.xiangourmetmd.com/menu.aspx I'd prefer a weekend because this is a bit of a drive for me in weeknight traffic, but could maybe do a weeknight if it were a bit on the later side. This coming weekend (March 9-10) is totally open for me, but after that I have a moderate preference for Sunday evenings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I can't do this weekend, but if you decide on another Sunday evening, I would likely be in, potentially with Hubby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I'm interested - not this weekend though. It would be preferable if we can get 6-8 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pras Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I can likely make a Sunday evening as well and may have one or two tag along with me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 There are three Sundays in the second half of March: March 17 (St Patricks Day), 24, and 31. Any of these work for me - are there any preferred / bad weekends in that set? I might be able to scrounge up another person or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 17th is the only date that works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 17th works for me! The 24th would, as well. I am trying to move my Brother's birthday to the 31st, so I can take the sfolgina private pasta class (don't tell him that). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 17th works for us too. 2 adults and I can read/speak Chinese if that ends up being helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Why don't we aim for the Sunday the 17th of March, then, say 6:30 pm? or would later be better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I actually prefer earlier, 6 or 6:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Earlier works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Steve and I are in for the 17th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 We prefer earlier as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Ok, so 6 pm Sunday 17 March it is then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Let’s get a headcount, make reservations if possible and work out a proposed menu. Let’s focus on their specialties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Me + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 I am checking with my possible +'s. Menu link: http://www.xiangourmetmd.com/menu.aspx Some possibilities for discussion: shaanxi cold steamed noodles any of the cold stir mushrooms chengdu bean jelly spicy trotters pita w/ beef and lamb (or beef soup) bbq whole fish or shaanxi flavor fish rouga mo chinese burger shaanxi flavor mixed veg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 9 hours ago, nelumbo said: shaanxi cold steamed noodles any of the cold stir mushrooms (enoki sounds good) chengdu bean jelly spicy trotters pita w/ beef and lamb (or beef soup) bbq whole fish or shaanxi flavor fish rouga mo chinese burger shaanxi flavor mixed veg I'm happy to try all those. We can add more dishes when we get a final headcount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 I'm +2, with the caveat that one + does not eat pork products and may opt to order separately depending on how hard it is to avoid pork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Eric +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 In, possibly +1 or +2. I've been here a half dozen times. The spicy trotters are freaking amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Me with a +1 for now, if we have room, I may have someone else who may want to tag along, or my Mom could be with us at that time and then it would be me +2, will let you know if that happens, ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Ok, I have an additional +1. So by my count, that is 10 with a possible additional 3, but with one person who might order separately. My inclination is to call the restaurant later this week with a count range (10-12), and then check back in again with a solid number on Sunday morning. If we end up on the 10 side, we might fit at one of the round tables with a lazy susan (looking at photos of the interior on google)? With a larger number, maybe two of the round tables or some of the smaller tables pushed together (are there only 4-tops or are there some 6-tops?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I've been twice with large-ish groups, and they were very responsive when we called in advance. They'll make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 7 hours ago, DanielK said: I've been twice with large-ish groups, and they were very responsive when we called in advance. They'll make it work. That is good to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Reservation made for Sunday at 6 pm, 10-12 people, under "Nicky" (or possibly "Micky", neither of which is actually my name but works for this purpose). I will confirm with them on Sunday morning, so please let me know before then if anyone has a change of plans or headcount. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Sorry, but change of plans here, so you can subtract 2 people from the list. Thanks for organizing nonetheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 11 hours ago, astrid said: Sorry, but change of plans here, so you can subtract 2 people from the list. Thanks for organizing nonetheless! No problem, thanks for letting me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I am still in and still +2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 Ok, right now my list is nelumbo +3 ericandblueboy +1 danielk +2 ktmoomau +1 Which is a total of 11. I plan to call and confirm the reservation tomorrow in the early afternoon, please let me know any changes or corrections by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 On 3/16/2019 at 6:42 PM, nelumbo said: Ok, right now my list is nelumbo +3 ericandblueboy +1 danielk +2 ktmoomau +1 Which is a total of 11. I plan to call and confirm the reservation tomorrow in the early afternoon, please let me know any changes or corrections by then. Please let us know (in the Xian Gourmet thread) how this was, and link to it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelumbo Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 What was the name of the dish of chicken with noodles? I think I have everything else written down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, nelumbo said: What was the name of the dish of chicken with noodles? I think I have everything else written down... Xingjiang Chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Stopped by for my first visit just now . . . Closed by the Dept of Health on 6/14. Next to the official notice is a sign that says “Equipment Repair . . . see you soon!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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