Patrick FarrellSettled for "My Kitchen"
July 29th 2008 19:18
Well, it seems that it is quite difficult to gather a group of people together to eat at my favourite Cantonese restaurant, but that is okay because tonight I have finally gathered the right people together. If I am going to do a dinner right, I must have more than me, myself, and I because I want to order as many dishes as possible and I am not known to eat for two.
Until then I have another place for you. I put the title as "Settled for 'My Kitchen'" but it was not because it was in my kitchen or that it is not a quality place, but it is because I could not go for Cantonese. This little restaurant is owned by a man from Taiwan who has already spent fifteen years living in Long Island, New York...strange since his restaurant supposedly serves Sichaun food.
My first recommendation is: If you want to eat good Sichaun cuisine, do not come to this restaurant. My second recommendation is: If you want good food, come to this restaurant. There are many places you might see around the world outside of China that claim they serve a certain cuisine from China, but this is, in many cases, false. Surprisingly, the same thing even happens in China, even though the locals will know that it may not be authentic but they will at least know whether it tastes good or not.
The first dish that arrived is a very light and non greasy chicken which is known as "lemon chicken" even though, as you can see from the photo, the lemon is served as a sauce seperately. The chicken itself it quite crispy and light on the stomach so the option of dipping it into sauce is always nice, just incase you might not like it. Sometimes when you are ordering in a restaurant that you have never eaten at before or any place in China, it is always a good idea to order something simple like this. You never know what might come out of that kitchen if you are looking for more of an "experience," even though in my experience sometimes it is just better to keep it simple. That is why for my next choice I decided to go for one of the staples of Chinese food abroad.
Yes! I did it! It is strange, let me share this with you. To feel as if I am more at home than in China, to remind myself of times in University on late nights out going to Chinatown for some great food to relieve my drunken state of mind, and to just reminisce of being home, I eat Chinese food! General Tao's Chicken has always been a food that everyone knows and everyone eats at many different Chinese restaurants, it seems to be one of those choices that everyone knows is "safe." Chicken in the shape of a ball more or less with thick batter and nice greasy sauce, nothing wrong with that.
One great thing about most restaurants here is that the food is prepared in a timely manner; just incase you are hungry and want to eat right away do not fret, there will be food! Also, if you noticed in that picture the restaurant offers free peanuts so you can snack on something while your food is being prepared. Most restaurants also include tea as well, neatly placed in a French press, usually for coffee...but who cares?
The decoration is very simple, but I suggest taking the table that has the view from above facing towards the door. A good location to watch who is coming in the door and to appreciate some moments of Zen with the smell of incense in the air. Do not worry, the smell is not strong, it will not bother you while eating. This restaurant is located at the corner of Huai Hai Lu and Wanping Lu, make sure you over pronounce the "ng" in Wanping or else you will be taken on a joy ride.
I will add more photos of some of the dishes as I accidentally deleted some...woops. But always beware of what you choose, you never know what you might get!
Until then I have another place for you. I put the title as "Settled for 'My Kitchen'" but it was not because it was in my kitchen or that it is not a quality place, but it is because I could not go for Cantonese. This little restaurant is owned by a man from Taiwan who has already spent fifteen years living in Long Island, New York...strange since his restaurant supposedly serves Sichaun food.
Welcome to "My Kitchen"
My first recommendation is: If you want to eat good Sichaun cuisine, do not come to this restaurant. My second recommendation is: If you want good food, come to this restaurant. There are many places you might see around the world outside of China that claim they serve a certain cuisine from China, but this is, in many cases, false. Surprisingly, the same thing even happens in China, even though the locals will know that it may not be authentic but they will at least know whether it tastes good or not.
"Lemon Chicken"
The first dish that arrived is a very light and non greasy chicken which is known as "lemon chicken" even though, as you can see from the photo, the lemon is served as a sauce seperately. The chicken itself it quite crispy and light on the stomach so the option of dipping it into sauce is always nice, just incase you might not like it. Sometimes when you are ordering in a restaurant that you have never eaten at before or any place in China, it is always a good idea to order something simple like this. You never know what might come out of that kitchen if you are looking for more of an "experience," even though in my experience sometimes it is just better to keep it simple. That is why for my next choice I decided to go for one of the staples of Chinese food abroad.
General Tao's Chicken!!
Yes! I did it! It is strange, let me share this with you. To feel as if I am more at home than in China, to remind myself of times in University on late nights out going to Chinatown for some great food to relieve my drunken state of mind, and to just reminisce of being home, I eat Chinese food! General Tao's Chicken has always been a food that everyone knows and everyone eats at many different Chinese restaurants, it seems to be one of those choices that everyone knows is "safe." Chicken in the shape of a ball more or less with thick batter and nice greasy sauce, nothing wrong with that.
One great thing about most restaurants here is that the food is prepared in a timely manner; just incase you are hungry and want to eat right away do not fret, there will be food! Also, if you noticed in that picture the restaurant offers free peanuts so you can snack on something while your food is being prepared. Most restaurants also include tea as well, neatly placed in a French press, usually for coffee...but who cares?
View from above...incense anyone?
The decoration is very simple, but I suggest taking the table that has the view from above facing towards the door. A good location to watch who is coming in the door and to appreciate some moments of Zen with the smell of incense in the air. Do not worry, the smell is not strong, it will not bother you while eating. This restaurant is located at the corner of Huai Hai Lu and Wanping Lu, make sure you over pronounce the "ng" in Wanping or else you will be taken on a joy ride.
I will add more photos of some of the dishes as I accidentally deleted some...woops. But always beware of what you choose, you never know what you might get!
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