Simply Asia - Thurmont

The food was exceptional, and the staff were incredibly friendly, providing excellent service.

We ordered takeout from this place last night and were really impressed. My husband is very particular about his food, and he said it was the best he's ever had. Even though we live 20 minutes away, we will definitely make the trip again the next time we're craving Asian takeout.

In this rural town near Appalachia, this place is quite a gem if you're in the mood for sushi, stir fry, or crab rangoons. It's definitely a small local eatery that could use some enhancements, but given it's a small town, I can appreciate that. The use of plastic plates is acceptable... The service is provided by high school girls who were all very sweet and welcoming. I noticed some friendly laughter among the staff in the back. However, they really need to play some music; it was uncomfortably quiet. The atmosphere could use some improvement. The crab rangoons were delicious—neither greasy nor burnt. The sashimi was decent, though it tasted like it was still thawing a bit, but overall it was okay. My husband found his stir fry to be underwhelming, but he really enjoyed the perfectly cooked beef and the snap peas.

Great for gluten free. Even on a Friday night the service was fast and they were not over packed.Dietary restrictions: My friend and I both have food allergies (Celiac's and shell fish allergies) and we were both able to eat there safely lol. Very yummy.

Regarding the food- Unfortunately, this was some of the worst Chinese food I have ever had. The shrimp fried rice tasted stale, as if it was cooked in used cooking oil. I do not think the dish was freshly made. If the dish is fresh, and I am incorrect, there was far too much oil saturating the rice and an odd aftertaste (as if the dish had gone bad). The Hunan chicken had a very watery gravy; all the chicken was overcooked and extremely dry. Additionally, we ordered a chicken egg roll. The outer shell was crispy and tasted as expected. The filling in the egg roll tasted stale, freezer burnt, and was very dry. This may be an enjoyable meal for some, but our group ended up trashing the food shortly after delivery.Regarding the service- Upon calling the restaurant, they indicated the chicken being dry and overcooked was my personal preference rather than a genuine issue. The staff offered a refund for the fried rice; however, refunds are only done in-person with cash. I thought this practice was quite odd, as I had never heard of this before. The delivery person was very kind and patient though, wishing them well.