At the equally divey China Bistro (755 Hungerford Dr.; 301-294-0808), dumplings can be had every which way, but best are the ones stuffed with shrimp and chives, beef and celery, and pork and pumpkin ...

Beef noodle soup with hand-pulled noodles is a top attraction at Hulu Skewer House. Photograph by Jessica Sidman. If you’re overwhelmed by the choices, Hulu offers curated combos for $80 to $105 for ...