We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Ratings and reviews

RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

CUISINES
Chinese, Asian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
View all details
meals, features
Reviews (66)
Filter reviews
66 results
Traveler rating
32
23
7
0
4
Traveler type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
Traveler rating
32
23
7
0
4
See what travelers are saying:
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed January 20, 2023

Every menu item is exceptionally tasty and fresh. Huge menu variety and portions are large. Take out available. Great service with moderate prices.

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed May 12, 2022

I don't bother with any other Chinese restaurants in the Columbia/Ellicott City area unless I have a hankering for Thai drunken noodles, and then I go to Asian Palace. But Hunan Legend is constant, dependable and delicious. On my last lunch visit I had chicken...and black bean sauce and was extremely happy with it. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.More

Date of visit: March 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed July 31, 2020

I have been ordering from Hunan Legend for years. They know me very well. We pretty much order the same thing everytime...I love the shrimp rolls and order 8 to 10 orders at a time.My husband & Granddaughter have their favorites. Even during the Pandemic...the food stays AWESOME!More

Date of visit: July 2020
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed April 3, 2020

We have been going for years and always enjoy the experience. At present, we have to get curbside pickup, still great, and will continue to patronize this restaurant. Hopefully, we can get back to normal soon.

Date of visit: March 2020
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed January 16, 2020

Portion size was excellent! menu choice was outstanding. I highly recommend them and they were open on the holiday!

Date of visit: December 2019
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed November 24, 2019 via mobile

This place is my comfort food place. Reliable. I have always found their hot and sour soup my favorite, dark and rich and loaded with tofu. Their jumbo shrimp dishes are my favorite, both General Tsos shrimp and house special shrimp. Very much a family...atmosphere.More

Date of visit: November 2019
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed July 15, 2019

We took our friend out to lunch at Hunan Legend on a Saturday in mid July. All three of us enjoyed our food. I had Cashew Chicken which was the best I have ever had. The other two guests enjoyed their soup and entrees. The...tea was very good too. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The seating area was attractive and spacious.More

Date of visit: July 2019
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed March 25, 2019

I have been before and it is definitely a carryout place. I found this again as I waited about five minutes to be seated while they filled orders and answered the phone. I was surprised to find a relatively full dining room. Usually I am...one of two or three eating in, but this evening most tables were full. I still rate it average. The hot and sour soup was not as good as it usually is and the Singapore Rice Noodles were as expected.More

Date of visit: March 2019
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed December 4, 2018 via mobile

Ordered online for lunch - a Szechuan beef dish that had tons of carrots and no spice whatsoever. And a seafood dish that also had no taste at all. Both looked good - but a waste of time. Don’t bother eating here - you could...order a frozen entree from a a grocery store and do betterMore

Date of visit: December 2018
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed November 24, 2018 via mobile

Was visiting family for the holiday, and went for dinner on Black Friday. The won ton soup was incredibly good, and the best I've had anywhere! The barbequed spare ribs weren't very meaty, overcooked, and extra sauce was poured over them. The egg roll was...a bit overcooked as well but tasty. The king po beef was smothered in sauce with only red peppers and peanuts. I asked the manager about the dish, and she said most people like extra sauce. If you're one of them, them go for it, but if not, you better ask for light sauce. I couldn't eat it but my husband didn't mind it. Next time, I'm ordering a different dish, light sauce!More

Date of visit: November 2018
Helpful?2  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed November 14, 2018

I went to lunch with a group of 24 people.I had Honey Sesame Chicken lunch special.It came with soup and an egg roll.It was very tasty and the price was very reasonable.I would go back again.

Date of visit: November 2018
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed August 18, 2018

This small restaurant set-back in local strip mall is easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Besides having sit down service, it is our favorite take-out place, seemingly open 365 days a year offering call in or web service ordering - typically ready...in 25-30 minutes. My personal favorite is Peking duck cooked nice and crispy served with Chinese cabbage and hunan sauce. Everyone's must have is the shrimp fried rice, best that I have tasted in all the Chinese restaurants I've eaten over the years.More

Date of visit: August 2018
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed July 12, 2018

Went for lunch today. Fist time having lunch here. Always enjoyed having dinner here. Just want to say hat theirs is the tastiest Chinese/Thai/Indian food I have had in the Columbia area. There is a lot of competition for Chinese food in Columbia and I...have tried a lot of them. Most of the other places food is very bland but not here. Excellent soups including the sweet and sour and the egg drop.The lunch menu is extensive (4 pages) and their lunch prices are very reasonable, $8.95 and $9.95 for most dishes includes an egg roll and fried rice.More

Date of visit: July 2018
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed July 11, 2018

My wife and I have been to Hunan Legend many times because it is convenient and the food is fine. The prices are reasonable and the service is good. Nothing fancy, just a fine dinner.

Date of visit: June 2018
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed July 9, 2018

A local village Chinese restaurant. After about 10 take outs a year and one eat in, the food has been tasty, fresh, and generous. Recommend.

Date of visit: June 2018
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia
970 reviews
1.38 miles away
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia
161 reviews
1.50 miles away
Hampton Inn Columbia
675 reviews
1.56 miles away
Extended Stay America Suites - Columbia - Columbia Parkway
170 reviews
1.61 miles away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
Leelynn's Dinning Room & Lounge
274 reviews
.18 miles away
Trattoria Amore
46 reviews
.02 miles away
Yama Sushi
47 reviews
.00 miles away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Lake Kittamaqundi
159 reviews
.34 miles away
Centennial Park
174 reviews
1.02 miles away
Clark's Elioak Farm
141 reviews
1.86 miles away
The Mall in Columbia
134 reviews
2.09 miles away
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
Juniewright
September 10, 2018|
AnswerShow all 3 answers
Response from davisrich | Reviewed this property |
Conducted parties and receptions there before - very accommodating. Just need to make arrangements ahead of time - especially on weekends.
0
Votes
diebroke
March 11, 2017|
Answer
Response from lnwyd | Reviewed this property |
I'm sorry, I don't understand your question. If you are asking why takeout menus are not listed on the website, I don't know. Suggest you call the restaurant. Probably anything on the regular menu can be ordered for takeout.
0
Votes
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

HUNAN LEGEND, Ellicott City - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Hunan Legend

Yes, Hunan Legend offers takeout services.

Hunan Legend is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4