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Cheen Huaye, Yucatecan in N. Miami - Report
This place is AWESOME. Any of their "entrees" are really quite exceptional. Some of the tastiest and most interesting Mexican food I have ever had. Really enjoyed the tamarindo steak and tostones rellenos. Haven't had their tacos or tamales yet. Looking forward to trying the sopa de lima and cochinita pibil as well!! Chow hounders should make it a point to check out this hidden gem!
ISO: Best Ramen in DC/VA/MD area?
Any update here? Moving to D.C. in the not too distant future and I really miss Tokyo Ramen, which in Miami (where I am currently) is completely unavailable.
Birthday Seafood Dinner Recs?
Got a birthday dinner coming up and was hoping for some suggestions. Looking for a seafood oriented restaurant with interesting choices. Not interested in Joes (we get crabs from Delaware farms too often) or Naoe (been there a bunch of times already--love it but looking for somewhere new). Any thoughts? Anywhere from downtown/sobe to WPB is good in terms of location.
Also, are there are any true molecular gastronomy restaurants in the area?
Vietnamese food newbies - what to try?
The fried egg rolls are also fabulous. Similar but better than Chinese ones. I also love the crepe appetizer
Authentic Sichuan in So Fla?
From looking at the reviews and the american menu online, I don't think Dragon City serves sichuan food but I could be wrong.
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Dragon City
6708 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, FL 33024
Authentic Sichuan in So Fla?
Does it exist? I am looking for the real deal with sichuan peppercorns and mouth burning chilis.
Indomania, MIchy's and Others -- Specific Recs?
For Yakko-San's, I always get the miso glazed sea bass or the hamachi kama if it is on the specials list. I also love the crispy bok choy and the tempura oysters.
Chinese Food Recommendations - Central NJ [moved from Tristate board]
MGZ, did you ever go to Sichuan Spring? If so, how was it and what did you get??
Sichuan Spring Specific Dishes
Going to try Sichuan Spring tomorrow night. Any recs for specific dishes or things to try?
Dish ~ Red Bank
Anyone know if they are still doing the $25 prixe fix on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?
Little Saigon Marlboro
Has anyone tried any of their other dishes or appetizers besides the Pho?
A XLB report- Grand Shanghai Edison
Are the XLB only available on the weekends (Dim Sum) or are they available any time? Also, how is their dim sum lunch?
Olive Garden coming soon in Freehold, NJ
I once worked at OG back in college. Let me say this re: the chefs, I can't say definitively whether they traveled to Italy as I never asked, but they were all from south of the border. Chances they were sent to Italy for training, imo, are below 0.
Olive Garden coming soon in Freehold, NJ
Its almost unfair to compare most asian food here to anything over in Asia. I just got back from 4 months in Japan with a 3 week stint in Thailand and I understand where you are coming from. However, CP is, imo good americanized chinese food and I enjoy their dim sum. With that, I must admit I have not been to Hong Kong so I can't compare it to authentic dim sum. CP is consistently packed with asian guests as well. Maybe you just had a bad experience.
With that in mind, as much as you may dislike CP, how do you feel about PF Changs?
Olive Garden coming soon in Freehold, NJ
If you head back to CP, I highly recommend their hot and sour soup, salt and pepper shrimp, lo mein, snails in black bean sauce, spare ribs, and find most if not all of their food to be very good.
As for Hunan Gourmet, haven't been there in a while (was down in Miami for the last 3 years) but I remember it being very typical CNJ chinese food and imo, that is far superior to PF Changs.
I am assuming you must live south or west of the Freehold mall as I live north so our "local" joints are not in the same area.
For a more authentic chinese experience, I really enjoy some of the dishes at Shanghai Bun in Matawan and I also like the noodle dishes that I have tried at Noodle Gourmet in New Brunswick although I don't think I would call it authentic.
I would put both Hunan Gourmet and CP on par with Peking Pavilion and all 3 above PF Changs, which for the money doesn't cut the mustard. Its OK but there are better options for better value for the same price.
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Shanghai Bun Restaurant
952 State Route 34 Ste 6, Matawan, NJ 07747
Noodle Gourmet
43 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Olive Garden coming soon in Freehold, NJ
How about Hunan Gourmet down Rt 9 in Manalapan or Crown Palace in Marlboro. IMO, they blow PF Changs out of the water. Not to mention that your point about price is exactly why PF Changs is not a good option. To sacrifice quality and authenticity you would expect to save in price but alas, PF Changs is just as if not more expensive.
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Hunan Gourmet
357 US Highway 9 Ste 23, Englishtown, NJ 07726
Crown Palace
8 N Main St, Marlboro, NJ 07746
Olive Garden coming soon in Freehold, NJ
Considering the quality of chinese food in the area, I am completely baffled by anyone eating at PF Changs. I understand its popularity in areas without an asian population but around here, COME ON!!! Chains are the downfall of american cuisine.
Olive Garden coming soon in Freehold, NJ
+1 Olive Garden is the McDonald's of Italian food. The joke is that its not even cheap.
Banh Mi in Howell, NJ!!!
Anyone try their Pho yet? The full menu is up on their website too.
http://www.littlesaigonon9.com/Custom.html
On Yelp too
http://www.yelp.com/biz/little-saigon-deli-howell#hrid:bKAX4vhopHfyjfFIYvr6FQ/src:self
Nonna's gone...
Looks like a typical italian restaurant menu in Central Jersey. Yawn. . .
I'm thinking that the best seafood shack
Anyone know a place you can get all you can eat steamers these days? I love those suckers
Best Indian Lunch Buffet in Tokyo??
Thoughts?? I'm in the mood for some yummy garlic naan and some spicy curry.
Quest for Great food in Japan for 31 Days! Need Suggestions
I actually like Lotteria better than Mos Burger. Mos Burgers have WAY too much onions on them. Mos's shrimp burger though is the best in town!.
Izakayas like Watami near Roppongi
So we found our way to a Watami and loved our meals there. However, as we do not speak or read japanese, we have yet to fine similar experiences else where. We have searched the boards but a lot of the recommendations are for high-end izakayas. Any suggestions for more moderately priced ones with a picture, or better yet, an English menu??
We went to one down the street from the Crossing called Nishi Maru and did not think it was close to Watami on quality or deliciousness.
Seafood izakayas near Nogizaka/Roppongi stations?
I walk by this place every day on my way to school in Azabu-Juban and it looks great but I don't read any Japanese so I can't tell whats on the menu LOL.
