Four Maryland Chinese Carryouts Where Half-And-Half And Wings Are The Order

In Maryland, a Chinese carryout order often has nothing to do with lo mein. Walk up to the counter and you will hear the same request again and again: wings, fries, and a half-and-half, that sweet mix of lemonade and iced tea.

This combo is a true Baltimore-area tradition, and some carryouts handle it better than others. Here are four spots from Glen Burnie to Randallstown where that classic order is the main event.

1. New China Wok II, Glen Burnie, MD

Options are the selling point at this Glen Burnie counter. You can pick from four spice levels and about half a dozen sauces, which means your wings never have to taste like the last batch.

The wings come out big, and the price makes them a solid deal. Pair them with fries and a half-and-half, and you have the full Maryland carryout lineup in one bag.

The menu stretches past the basics, too. Orange Chicken is a highlight, the sweet and sour chicken arrives crispy, and there are even a few Thai dishes for anyone who wants a change of pace.

New China Wok II sits at 7800 Parke W Dr, Suite 11, with free lot parking that usually has open spaces. Most meals run about $10 to $20 per person.

Hours are 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday, until 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 10 PM on Sunday. Delivery is available, and the quick turnaround makes it handy for a weeknight dinner.

Weekend afternoons get busy, so calling ahead helps.

2. Panda City Carryout Chinese and american food, Baltimore, MD

Night owls on Pennsylvania Avenue have a reliable friend here. From Thursday through Saturday, Panda City stays open until midnight, which is late enough for a post-work wing run.

The name says it all: this is a Chinese and American carryout, and the menu covers both sides. Seasoned wings and signature egg rolls lead the way, while the 3-piece wings and fries is the kind of order that comes out cooked just right.

For something bigger, the shrimp yak is a flavorful choice, and you can add extra shrimp. The half-and-half here is made strong and sweet, so some folks stretch one cup into a few by adding water.

Find it at 1814 Pennsylvania Ave in Baltimore. It is a quick-service spot with no table service or restroom, so plan on taking your food to go.

Street parking is free. Hours run noon to 11 PM Monday through Wednesday, noon to midnight Thursday through Saturday, and it is closed Sundays.

3. Blessings Carryout, Baltimore, MD

Here is a tip worth knowing: you can ask for your wings not fried hard. Do that at Blessings Carryout and you get chicken that stays juicy inside with a nice crisp outside.

The wing and rice platter is the go-to order at this East Baltimore stop on N Chester St. Add a half-and-half and you are set.

The menu is classic Chinese-American carryout with a Baltimore twist. Sesame chicken, egg foo yung, shrimp and broccoli, and chicken and broccoli share space with a chicken cheesesteak, and Curry Shrimp is a menu highlight.

Prices stay reasonable, around $10 to $20 per person. There is no delivery, so this is strictly a pickup spot, and there is no restroom.

Doors open early at 10:30 AM, Monday through Saturday, closing at 10 PM most nights and 10:30 PM on Friday. Wednesday and Friday evenings tend to be the busiest, while mornings are calm.

It is closed on Sundays.

4. Number 1 TASTE, Randallstown, MD

Bring cash. That is the first rule at Number 1 TASTE, a Randallstown takeout that keeps things simple.

The wings are large, juicy, and crispy, and they are fried when you order. The half-and-half is good enough that it can steal the spotlight from the food.

Shrimp fried rice is a solid side, and the menu also covers General Tso and a spicy shrimp or chicken with broccoli. Prices are friendly for the portion sizes.

Call-in orders move fast, so phoning ahead at 410-922-7788 is the smart move. Delivery and no-contact delivery are also offered.

You will find it at 3695 Offutt Rd with free parking. It is closed Mondays, open 11 AM to 10:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday, until 11 PM Friday and Saturday, and until 9:30 PM Sunday.