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City Lights of China

Asian, Chinese
4953 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 913-9501
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Beverages

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Sprite ������

12 oz Can

$2.95

Bottled Water ���������

Refreshing and thirst-quenching water.

$2.00

Ginger Ale ������

12 oz Can

$2.95

Diet Coke ������������

12 oz Can

$2.95

Coca Cola ������������

12 oz Can

$2.95

Soup

Wonton Soup ���������

Hand-made pork wontons in a light and savory broth

$4.75

Egg Drop Soup ���������

Rich and savory egg drop soup

$4.75

Creamy Chicken & Corn Soup ���������������

Rich and creamy soup with chicken, egg, and corn

$5.95

Hot & Sour Soup ���������

Savory soup with a balance of spicy and tangy flavors

$4.75

Vegetable Soup ���������

Mixed vegetables simmered in your choice of chicken or vegetable broth

$4.75

Combination Seafood Soup ���������

A flavorful mix of seafood and vegetables in a savory broth

$8.25

Bean Curd & Spinach Soup ���������������

Soft bean curd and spinach in a light broth with scallions

$4.95

Shrimp Wonton Soup������������

Delicate shrimp wrapped in thin wontons served in a savory broth

$8.95

Velvet Crab Meat & Asparagus Soup ���������������

Rich crab meat and asparagus in a velvety soup

$7.25

Appetizers

Steamed Pork Dumplings ���

Hand-made steamed pork dumplings (6 pieces)

$12.95

Fried Pork Dumplings ������

Hand-made pan-fried pork dumplings (6 pieces)

$12.95

Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings ������

Hand-made steamed vegetarian dumplings filled with spinach, mushrooms, tofu, and egg (6 pieces)

$12.95

Fried Vegetarian Dumplings ���������

Pan-fried vegetarian dumplings filled with spinach, egg, tofu, and mushrooms (6 pieces)

$12.95

Steamed Pork & Chive Dumplings (10 pieces) ������

Traditional Northern Chinese pork and chive filled dumplings

$12.95

Beef Egg Roll (1 pc) ������

Hand-made egg roll filled with beef and vegetables

$2.75

Spring Roll (1 pc) ������

Crispy pastry wrapped around a savory filling with shrimp, pork, and vegetables

$2.75

Vegetable Spring Roll (1 pc) ���������

Crispy fried vegetable filled pastry

$2.75

Vegetable Curl ���������

Mixed vegetable lettuce wrap

$13.95

Beef Satay (4 pcs) ���������

Tender strips of beef marinated in sweet and savory Chinese seasonings

$14.95

BBQ Pork ������

Tender slices of Cantonese barbecue pork paired with crisp green onions, glazed in a savory sauce

$13.95

Shrimp Tempura (4 pcs) ���������

Wild-caught Gulf shrimp tempura

$15.95

Vegetable Tempura ���������

Assorted vegetable tempura served with a homemade sauce

$11.95

Edamame ������������

Steamed soybeans, slightly salted

$8.95

Scallion Pancake ���������

Homemade traditional Chinese fry bread layered with scallions

$10.95

Fried Chicken Wings (8 pcs) ���������

Crispy fried wings served in a set of 8 pieces

$11.95

Fried Wonton (6 pcs) ���������

Crispy pork-filled wontons

$10.95

Crab Rangoon (6 pcs) ���������

Crisp wontons filled with crab and cream cheese

$10.95

Crispy Squid ���������

Tender squid rings coated in a light, crisp batter, served with a side of tempura dipping sauce

$12.95

BBQ Spare Ribs (3 pcs) ������

Cantonese-style BBQ pork ribs

$13.95

Chef's Specialties

Shrimp with Spiced Salt ���������

Whole shrimp, in shell, baked with aromatic salt and gently saut��ed with ginger, hot pepper, and garlic. Without shell upon request.

$24.95

Steamed Whole Fish - Cantonese Style ������������

Fresh rockfish (striped bass) steamed with scallions and ginger, Cantonese style

$41.95

Shrimp, Scallops & Squid with Spiced Salt ������������

Succulent wild caught Gulf shrimp, scallops, and squid florets tossed in aromatic salt and gently saut��ed with garlic, ginger, and hot peppers

$25.95

Seafood Delight ������������

Shrimp, scallops, and broccoli flash stir-fried in a tasty homemade rice wine sauce

$26.95

Crispy Whole Fish (Hunan Style) ������������

Crispy fried whole rockfish (striped bass) cooked in a spicy Hunan-style sauce.

$41.95

Tofu Curl ���������

Tofu and bean sprout lettuce wrap

$19.95

Peking Duck ���������

Traditional Peking Duck. Served with 12 pancakes, scallions, and plum sauce

$63.95

Shanghai Bokchoi with Black Mushrooms ������������

Stir-fried Shanghai bokchoi with Shiitake mushrooms in a savory brown sauce

$17.95

Chicken Curl ������

Minced chicken and vegetables served with lettuce wraps and plum sauce

$18.95

Crispy Fried Shredded Beef ���������

Crispy fried shredded beef with celery, carrots, and scallions saut��ed in a special spicy sauce

$21.95

Asparagus

Saut��ed Sesame Chicken with Asparagus ���������������

Tender sliced chicken breast and fresh asparagus saut��ed in a sweet and savory sesame seed sauce

$19.95

Asparagus with Garlic Sauce ������������

Fresh asparagus stir-fried in a sweet, spicy, and tangy garlic sauce

$17.95

Stir Fried Asparagus ������������

Fresh asparagus stir-fried in a light rice wine white sauce

$17.95

Sliced Chicken with Asparagus ���������

Sliced chicken with fresh asparagus in a light rice wine white sauce

$19.95

Jumbo Shrimp & Scallops with Asparagus ������������������

Succulent wild caught Gulf shrimp, scallops, and fresh asparagus stir-fried in a light rice wine white sauce

$24.95

Kung Pao Asparagus ������������

Stir-fried asparagus in a sweet and savory sauce with peanuts

$17.95

Duck with Asparagus ���������

Tender strips of roast duck with fresh asparagus stir-fried in a savory brown sauce

$22.95

Saut��ed General Tso���s Chicken with Asparagus ���������������

Tender sliced chicken breast and fresh asparagus saut��ed in General Tso's sauce

$19.95

Saut��ed General Tso���s Chicken & Shrimp with Asparagus ���������������������

Tender sliced chicken breast, wild-caught Gulf shrimp, and fresh asparagus saut��ed in General Tso's sauce

$22.95

Tofu with Asparagus ������������

Crispy tofu and asparagus stir-fried in a light rice wine white sauce

$17.95

Jumbo Shrimp with Asparagus ������������

Succulent wild caught Gulf shrimp and fresh asparagus stir-fried in a light rice wine white sauce

$23.95

Saut��ed Orange Chicken with Asparagus ���������������

Tender asparagus and orange-infused chicken, a harmonious blend of flavors.

$19.95

Beef with Asparagus ���������

Sliced beef with fresh asparagus in a savory brown sauce

$21.95

Saut��ed Lite

Saut��ed General Tso's Chicken ���������

A lighter version of the classic. Tender sliced chicken breast saut��ed in General Tso's sauce

$19.95

Saut��ed General Tso's Shrimp & Scallops ���������������

Succulent wild-caught Gulf shrimp and scallops saut��ed in General Tso's sauce

$24.95

Saut��ed Sesame Chicken ���������

Tender sliced chicken breast saut��ed in a sweet and savory sesame seed sauce

$19.95

Saut��ed Lemon Chicken ���������

Tender sliced chicken breast saut��ed in a sweet and sour lemon sauce

$19.95

Saut��ed Sesame Shrimp ���������

Succulent wild-caught Gulf shrimp saut��ed in sesame sauce

$23.95

Saut��ed General Tso's Shrimp ���������

Succulent wild-caught Gulf shrimp saut��ed in General Tso's sauce

$23.95

Saut��ed Orange Chicken ���������

Tender sliced chicken breast saut��ed in a sweet and spicy orange sauce

$19.95

Saut��ed Orange Shrimp ���������

Succulent wild-caught Gulf shrimp saut��ed in orange sauce

$24.95

Saut��ed Sweet & Sour Chicken ���������

Tender sliced chicken breast saut��ed in sweet and sour sauce

$19.95

Saut��ed General Tso's Chicken & Shrimp ���������������

Tender sliced chicken breast and wild-caught Gulf shrimp saut��ed in General Tso's sauce

$22.95

Beef

Kung Pao Beef ���������

Spicy and savory Sichuan-style beef with peanuts and scallions

$21.95

Shredded Beef with Hot Pepper ���������������

Tender shredded beef stir-fried with shredded hot peppers and scallions

$22.95

Beef Hunan Style ���������

Sliced beef stir-fried with broccoli, carrots, and baby corn in a savory and spicy brown sauce

$20.95

Shredded Beef with Garlic Sauce ���������������

Tender shredded beef with water chestnuts and mushrooms served in a sweet, spicy, and tangy garlic sauce

$20.95

Beef with Fresh Basil & Hot Pepper ������������

Sliced beef stir-fried with fresh basil, hot pepper, carrots, baby corn, and bell peppers in a savory brown sauce.

$20.95

Beef with Snow Peas ���������

Sliced beef with snow peas and water chestnuts in a savory brown sauce

$20.95

Beef with Broccoli ���������

Sliced beef with broccoli florets in a savory brown sauce

$20.95

Tangy Szechuan Beef ���������

Spicy Szechuan-style beef with shredded scallions and ginger

$20.95

Beef with Green Peppers ���������

Sliced beef with green peppers and onions in a savory brown sauce

$20.95

Sliced Beef with Scallions ���������

Tender sliced beef stir-fried with onions and scallions (Mongolian Beef)

$22.95

Orange Beef ���������

Crispy beef medallions stir fried with orange peel in an orange infused brown sauce

$23.95

Sliced Beef with Black Bean Sauce ���������

Sliced beef with bell peppers and onions in a savory and spicy black bean sauce

$20.95

Moo Shi Beef ���������

Shredded beef stir-fried with cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms, eggs, and scallions. Served with 4 pancakes and plum sauce

$21.95

Chicken

General Tso���s Chicken ������

A classic. Pieces of crispy fried chicken stir-fried in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce accented with scallions and dried chilies

$18.95

Chicken Curry ���������

Tender chicken with green peas and onions in a rich and flavorful Singaporean curry sauce

$18.95

Chicken with Cashews ���������

Diced chicken and cashews stir-fried in a sweet and savory plum sauce

$19.95

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce ���������

Sliced chicken with bell peppers and onions in a savory and spicy black bean sauce

$18.95

Chicken with Garlic Sauce ���������

Sliced chicken with water chestnuts and mushrooms in a sweet, spicy, and tangy garlic sauce

$18.95

Lemon Chicken ���������

Crispy and tender chicken cutlet infused with a zesty lemon flavor served with a sweet and sour lemon sauce

$19.95

Chicken with Snow Peas ���������

Sliced chicken with snow peas and water chestnuts in a light rice wine white sauce

$18.95

Sliced Chicken with Fresh Basil & Hot Pepper ���������

Sliced chicken stir-fried with fresh basil, hot pepper, carrots, baby corn, and bell peppers in a savory brown sauce.

$18.95

Orange Chicken ���������

Crispy fried chicken stir-fried with orange peel in an orange infused sweet and spicy brown sauce

$19.95

Szechuan Chicken ���������

Spicy Szechuan-style chicken with shredded scallions and ginger

$18.95

Sweet & Sour Chicken ���������

Crispy chicken in a tangy sweet and sour sauce

$18.95

Chicken with Broccoli ���������

Sliced chicken with broccoli florets in a savory brown sauce

$18.95

Chicken Hunan Style ���������

Sliced chicken stir-fried with broccoli, carrots, and baby corn in a savory and spicy brown sauce

$18.95

Sliced Chicken with Vegetables ������������

Sliced chicken with mixed vegetables stir-fried in a light rice wine white sauce

$18.95

Kung Pao Chicken ���������

Diced chicken stir-fried in a sweet and savory sauce with peanuts and scallions

$19.95

Sesame Chicken ���������

Pieces of crispy fried chicken stir-fried in a sweet and savory sesame seed sauce

$18.95

Moo Shi Chicken ���������

Shredded chicken stir-fried with cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms, eggs, and scallions. Served with 4 pancakes and plum sauce

$19.95

Pork

Moo Shi Pork ���������

Shredded pork stir-fried with cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms, eggs, and scallions. Served with 4 pancakes and plum sauce

$19.95

Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce ������������

Tender shredded pork with water chestnuts and mushrooms served in a sweet, spicy, and tangy garlic sauce

$18.95

Sliced Pork with Fresh Basil & Hot Pepper ���������

Sliced pork stir-fried with fresh basil, hot pepper, carrots, baby corn, and bell peppers in a savory brown sauce.

$18.95

Pork with Black Bean Sauce ���������

Sliced pork with bell peppers and onions in a savory and spicy black bean sauce

$18.95

Twice Cooked Pork ���������

Sliced pork with shiitake mushrooms, bamboo, cabbage, and snow peas in a rich and spicy sauce

$18.95

Pork Hunan Style ������������

Sliced pork stir-fried with broccoli, carrots, and baby corn in a savory and spicy brown sauce

$18.95

Sliced Pork with Plum Sauce ������������

Sliced pork with snow peas stir-fried in a sweet and savory plum sauce

$18.95

Sweet & Sour Pork ���������

Crispy pork in a tangy sweet and sour sauce.

$18.95

Shredded Pork with Hot Pepper ������������

Tender shredded pork stir-fried with shredded hot peppers and scallions

$19.95

Noodle Soup

Potherb and Pork Noodle Soup ������������������

Shredded pork and potherb in a savory noodle soup.

$17.95 +

Beef Stew Noodle Soup ������������

Classic Sichuan-style beef stew noodle soup. Tender pieces of beef, Shanghai bok choy, and your choice of noodles topped with scallions and pickled mustard greens in a savory and spicy beef broth.

$18.95 +

Pickled Mustard and Pork Noodle Soup ������������������

Savory noodles with shredded pork in a rich pork broth with tangy pickled mustard

$17.95 +

Seafood Noodle Soup ������������

Savory noodle soup with shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, and mixed vegetables

$19.95 +

Noodle Soup of Your Choice ������

Noodle soup with mixed vegetables and your choice of chicken, shrimp, pork, combination, or vegetable only

$17.95 +

Rice & Noodles

Fried Rice ������

Traditional Chinese fried rice with peas, onions, and egg. Choose from shrimp, beef, pork, chicken, vegetable or combination (chicken, shrimp, and beef)

$17.95 +

Lo Mein ������

Stir-fried noddles with shredded cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, mushrooms, and scallions. Choose from shrimp, beef, pork, chicken, vegetable or combination (chicken, shrimp, and beef)

$17.95 +

Chicken Pad Thai ���������������

Traditional Thai noodles with chicken, peanuts, and fresh lime

$17.95

City Lights Home Made Noodles ���������

House-made stir-fried noodles with shredded pork and vegetables

$18.95

Singapore Rice Noodles ������������

Angel hair rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, roast pork, bell peppers, carrots, and onions, seasoned with Singaporean curry powder

$18.95

Chow Foon ���������

Chinese stir-fried wide rice noodles. Choose from shrimp, beef, pork, chicken, vegetable or combination (chicken, shrimp, and beef).

$18.95 +

Combination Rice Noodles ������������

Stir-fried (soy sauce base) angel hair rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, and beef with shredded vegetables

$15.95

Seafood Pan-Fried Noodles ���������������

Crispy fried angel hair noodles served with a Cantonese style seafood gravy

$21.95

Taiwanese Rice Noodles ������������

Angel hair rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, beef, and shredded vegetables in a savory soy sauce

$17.95

Pan-Fried Noodles of Your Choice ���������

Crispy fried noodles served with a Cantonese style gravy. Choose from shrimp, beef, pork, chicken, vegetable or combination (chicken, shrimp, and beef)

$19.95 +

Cha Chiang Mein ���������

Noodles and bean sprouts with an umami spicy bean sauce with pork, mushrooms, and water chestnuts

$17.95 +

Shrimp Pad Thai ���������������

Traditional Thai noodles with shrimp, peanuts, and fresh lime

$19.95

Vegetables

Shredded Potato with Hot Pepper in Vinegar Sauce ���������������

Shredded potatoes and hot peppers stir-fried with a splash of vinegar

$15.95

Tofu with Fresh Basil & Hot Pepper ������������

Crispy tofu stir-fried with fresh basil, hot peppers, carrots, baby corn, and bell peppers in a savory brown sauce

$16.95

Pan-Fried String Beans ���������������

Sichuan-style pan fried string beans. Garlic, preserved vegetables, red chilies, scallions, and soy sauce

$16.95

Moo Shu Vegetable ������������

Shredded cabbage, carrots, snow peas, bean sprouts, eggs, and scallions. Served with 4 pancakes and plum sauce

$17.95

Mr Katz���s Crispy Bean Curd ������������

Large pieces of lightly coated crispy tofu served with a tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce

$17.95

General Tso���s Crispy Tofu ������������

Crispy fried tofu stir-fried in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce accented with scallions and dried chilies

$16.95

Kung Pao Bean Curd ������������

Crispy pieces of tofu stir-fried in a sweet and savory sauce with peanuts and scallions

$16.95

Saut��ed Snow Peas & Water Chestnuts ������������

Stir-fried snow peas and water chestnuts in a light rice wine white sauce

$16.95

Eggplant with Garlic Sauce ������������

Tender eggplant in a sweet, spicy, and tangy garlic sauce

$16.95

Home Style Bean Curd ������������

Crispy fried tofu with garlic and mixed vegetables in a savory and spicy brown sauce

$16.95

Stir-Fried Spinach ������������

Spinach lightly stir-fried with garlic

$17.95

Vegetables with Black Bean Sauce ���������������

Mixed vegetables in a savory and spicy black bean sauce

$16.95

Saut��ed Assorted Vegetables ���������

Assorted vegetables saut��ed to perfection

$16.95

Ma Po Tofu ������������

Classic Sichuan-style stir-fried soft tofu in a savory and spicy sauce with garlic, ginger, and scallions. Topped with Sichuan peppercorns.

$16.95

Eggplant with Basil Sauce ������������

Tender eggplant in a flavorful basil sauce

$16.95

Cold Appetizers

Bean Curd with Mashed Garlic ������������

Shredded dried bean curd with shredded scallions and mashed garlic

$9.95

Spicy Chinese Cabbage ���������

Crunchy cabbage infused with a spicy kick

$7.95

Sesame Noodles ������

Cold noodles served with shredded cucumber, egg, and a homemade sesame sauce

$8.95

Spinach with Mashed Garlic ������������

Tender spinach leaves garnished with a savory mashed garlic dressing

$7.95

Cucumber Salad ������

Fresh cucumber in a light and refreshing soy sauce and aged vinegar dressing

$6.95

Seaweed Salad ���������

Chilled seaweed in a light and refreshing dressing.

$8.95

Steamed Asparagus

Steamed Chicken and Asparagus ���������������

Tender chicken paired with fresh asparagus.

$18.95

Steamed Scallops and Asparagus ������������������

Fresh scallops and asparagus, steamed to tender perfection.

$22.95

Steamed Asparagus with Vegetables ������������������

Fresh asparagus steamed with a variety of vegetables.

$17.95

Steamed Jumbo Shrimp and Asparagus ������������������

Fresh Gulf shrimp paired with tender asparagus

$22.95

Steamed Chicken, Shrimp & Asparagus ������������������

Tender chicken, shrimp, and asparagus steamed to perfection

$20.95

Steamed Asparagus ������������

Fresh asparagus steamed to tender perfection

$17.95

Steamed Jumbo Shrimp, Scallops & Asparagus ������������������������

Fresh Gulf shrimp, scallops, and asparagus steamed to perfection.

$23.95

Duck

Twice Cooked Duck ���������

Shredded roast duck with shiitake mushrooms, bamboo, and snow peas in a rich and spicy sauce

$20.95

Duck Strips with Garlic Sauce ���������

Tender strips of roast duck with water chestnuts and mushrooms served in a sweet, spicy, and tangy garlic sauce

$20.95

Crispy Duck (Half) ���������

Cantonese-style roast duck served with rice and a sweet plum sauce

$32.95

Duck Strips with Black Bean Sauce ���������

Tender strips of roast duck with bell peppers and onions served in a rich black bean sauce

$20.95

Lamb

Hunan Lamb ���������

Sliced lamb stir-fried with broccoli, carrots, and baby corn in a savory and spicy brown sauce

$20.95

Lamb with Black Bean Sauce ���������

Sliced lamb with bell peppers and onions in a savory and spicy black bean sauce

$20.95

Tangy Szechuan Lamb ���������

Spicy Szechuan-style lamb with shredded scallions and ginger

$20.95

Kung Pao Lamb ���������

Spicy and savory Sichuan-style lamb with peanuts and scallions

$20.95

Lamb with Scallions ���������

Tender sliced lamb stir-fried with onions and scallions (Mongolian Lamb)

$20.95

Seafood

Shrimp with Cashews ���������

Shrimp and cashews stir-fried in a sweet and savory plum sauce

$22.95

Shrimp with Vegetables ���������

Succulent wild caught Gulf shrimp with mixed vegetables stir-fried in a light rice wine white sauce

$21.95

Sweet & Sour Shrimp ���������

Crispy wild-caught Gulf shrimp in a tangy sweet and sour sauce

$21.95

Fresh Squid Country Style ������������

Squid florets stir-fried with shredded vegetables in a spicy brown sauce

$19.95

Shrimp Hunan Style ���������

Succulent wild caught Gulf shrimp stir-fried with broccoli, carrots, and baby corn in a savory and spicy brown sauce

$22.95

Shrimp with Garlic Sauce ���������

Succulent wild caught Gulf shrimp in a sweet, spicy, and tangy garlic sauce

$21.95

Jumbo Shrimp with Fresh Basil & Hot Pepper ������������

Succulent wild caught Gulf shrimp stir-fried with fresh basil, hot pepper, carrots, baby corn, and bell peppers in a savory brown sauce

$20.95

Kung Pao Squid ������������

Spicy and savory Sichuan-style squid with peanuts and scallions

$19.95

Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Sauce ���������

Succulent wild caught Gulf shrimp with diced onions in a spicy tomato based sauce

$21.95

Scallops with Vegetables ������������

Succulent scallops with mixed vegetables stir-fried in a light rice wine white sauce

$24.95

Szechuan Shrimp ���������

Spicy Szechuan-style shrimp with shredded scallions and ginger

$21.95

Triple Delight ���������

Jumbo shrimp, beef, and chicken with vegetables in a savory brown sauce

$23.95

Shrimp Curry ���������

Succulent wild caught Gulf shrimp with green peas and onions in a rich and flavorful Singaporean curry sauce

$20.95

Fish Fillet with Black Bean Sauce ������������

Delicate fish fillet with peppers and onions served in a rich black bean sauce

$19.95

Scallops & Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic Sauce ������������

Succulent scallops and wild-caught Gulf shrimp stir-fried in a sweet, spicy, and tangy garlic sauce

$23.95

Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce ���������

Succulent wild caught Gulf shrimp in a savory and spicy black bean sauce

$20.95

Kung Pao Shrimp ���������

Spicy and savory Sichuan-style shrimp with peanuts and scallions

$22.95
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About City Lights of China

  • 4953 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
  • Asian, Chinese, Dinner, Lunch Specials, Must Try
  • (301) 913-9501
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