Dirt Cheap Eats 2007: Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard

Reviewed by Cynthia Hacinli , Todd Kliman , Ann Limpert , Sara Levine , Erin Zimmer

Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard

2621 University Blvd. W.
Wheaton, MD
Phone: 240-290-9988

Cuisines:
Chinese, Cantonese, Dim Sum

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
Wheaton

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Chatty

Reservations:
Not needed

Special Features:
Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Kid Friendly

Website:
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Price Details:
Dim sum $2.50 to $5.95, appetizers $1.25 to $12.95, entrées $5.75 to $27.95.


Late Night Eats

Don’t show up after midnight craving dim sum. In keeping with tradition, the nibbles are offered only until 3 pm at this authentic Hong Kong–style spot. The 200-dishes-and-counting regular menu, however, is available till 1 am on weekdays and 2 am Fridays and Saturdays.

Dim-sum devotees can snack on dumplings, shrimp toast, and spicy shrimp wontons from the roster of appetizers ($1.25 to $7.95). If you crave a heartier late-night meal, go for a bowl of congee ($5.95), a Chinese rice porridge that comes topped with chicken, beef, or pork. Big piles of fried rice ($6.95 to $7.95) are loaded with whichever meats you choose.