Every wok toss is deliberate. Every sauce is built from scratch. At No.1 Chinese Carry Out, we bring the kind of bold, handcrafted flavor that turns first-time visitors into lifelong regulars — right here in Baltimore.
Our Story
No.1 Chinese Carry Out started with a simple conviction: Chinese food in Baltimore deserved to be made with the same care and intention as any fine-dining kitchen. No shortcuts. No frozen shortcuts. Just real ingredients, real techniques, and real flavor — cooked to order, every single time.
Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, we've become a cornerstone of the Baltimore dining scene. Our recipes honor tradition while embracing the bold, confident tastes that our community expects. When you walk through our doors, you're not just getting dinner — you're getting a piece of something done right.
Signature Dishes
These are the plates our regulars order first — and the ones that convert newcomers for life.
Tender beef seared in a fiery Szechuan pepper sauce with fresh aromatics. Bold, complex, and impossible to eat just one bite of.
Soft noodles tossed in our signature sauce with crisp vegetables and your choice of protein. Comfort food elevated to an art form.
Shrink-wrapped in a paper-thin, golden crust and packed with seasoned cabbage, carrots, and savory filling. Crispy on the outside, juicy within.
The Experience
It's not just the food — though that helps. It's the entire experience, from the moment you walk in.
Nothing sits under a heat lamp. Every dish is prepared fresh when you order — that's the No.1 promise.
Every ingredient is chosen deliberately. Every sauce is balanced by hand. We take pride in what goes onto your plate.
Hot, fresh food ready when you need it. Our carry-out system is streamlined so you're never waiting longer than necessary.
We're not a chain. We're your neighbors. Baltimore feeds us as much as we feed Baltimore — and we never forget that.
What People Say
I've been coming here for years and the quality never drops. The Szechuan beef is hands-down the best I've had in the city. My whole family orders from No.1 every Friday night.
Finally, a Chinese restaurant in Baltimore that actually tastes like real cooking. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and everything arrives hot and fresh. That's all I need.
The lo mein here changed my life. I'm not being dramatic. I order it at least twice a week and it's consistently perfect. This place is a hidden gem that deserves way more attention.
Ready to Taste the Difference?
Stop scrolling. Start eating. Call us to place your carry-out order or stop by Pennsylvania Avenue — we'll have it ready and hot when you arrive.
