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| - It was Saturday at 11:15. We had just been turned away from one of our favorite Vegas restaurants because the kitchen had just had a fire and they were closing the restaurant. Disappointed, we checked Yelp and found Beijing 9.
B9 is in Caesar's Palace. So, I made a quick stop to get my Caesar's club card so I could get a discount. (Club members get a dollar or so off each entree).
We ordered the Marinated beef shank as a starter. Very interesting. It wasn't a jerky but it wasn't really moist either. You could taste the five spice and other interesting flavors. A nice start.
Next, the Szechwan Fish. Delicious fresh perfectly cooked flaky fish in a wonderful spicy red broth. This dish was spicy hot. Wow. Great spice that just kept on going. With one complaint, I had to ask for rice as that is extra, I was in heaven.
Next, egg noodles with the eggplant and garlic sauce. The eggplant had such fantastic depth and flavor. The noodles fresh, cooked appropriately and providing fantastic flavor.
At about $70 for two of us for lunch, it was expensive. But when the pub with the famous chef's name on it next door is serving $20 burgers, this place was certainly appropriate, if not less expensive, than it's neighbors. (That said, I will pass on ordering two $3.50 ice teas and stick with water next time.)
Overall, fresh, cooked as it should be and very good flavors. Yes. I am a fan and hope to be back. Thank you!
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