After a botched attempt at getting the entire family (11-12 people) together for Father's Day dinner I decided I would just take my parents and nephew out instead. We were originally going to hit up the Keg but with the rest of the family bailing I decided we would check out Jessica Restaurant again.
We have been here before my a past birthday of my mom's and I was really impressed by their food. I decided to give it a go again and see if it was first time luck or if the food is always like that.
We showed up around 6:30PM and the restaurant was packed, I figured as much being Father's Day today and all. However, we did find a table and the servers there are more than accommodating.
They quickly took our order which consisted of Chicken Fried Rice, Pineapple Sweet & Sour Pork, Salt & Pepper Squid and Beef mixed with Broccoli in an XO sauce.
I have to admit Jessica Restaurant probably has hands down the best Salt & Pepper Squid in the city as far as Chinese restaurants go. It's basically all squid, a light batter and not drenched in oil when you are munching on it - I can't say the same for most Chinese restaurants that offer this dish.
The Pineapple Sweet & Sour Pork was delicious as well, perfectly made, perfect amount of sauce and the vegetables mixed in tasted fresh as well.
The Beef mixed with Broccoli n XO Sauce wasn't too bad, I think I have had better elsewhere but it wasn't so terrible that you couldn't eat it.
Lastly, the Chicken Fried Rice I thought was a little plain had to add pepper and hot sauce to make it taste better but then again most places the Fried Rice is usually whatever really.