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Oriental East
Silver Spring

Oriental east serves authentic hong Kong--style cooking. There is a catch, however. Diners must ask for the smaller menu, handwritten in both English and Chinese, which is routinely given to Chinese customers but not to westerners. Dishes ordered from the standard menu are good, but are not the treasures of this place.

The special menu includes stuffed eggplant with black-bean sauce; conch with shredded leeks; Peking pork chops, coated with an intense brown sauce; steamed chicken with ginger and garlic; salty, spicy shrimp, with edible head and shell (eating them is optional); steamed buffalo fish; and a number of casseroles, such as the excellent one of shrimp, chicken, and pork. Dim sum is served daily, although it's the weekend offerings that bring the Chinese community out in force.

Oriental East , 1290 East-West Highway, Silver Spring; 301/608-0030. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm. AE, MC, V. MapIt!

QUALITY: ****Excellent; *** Superior; **Very Good; * Good
PRICE RANGE: $$$= Very Expensive; $$ Expensive; $=Moderate; ¢=Inexpensive

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