Having been to the other location years ago, I thought I would give this location a try.
My craving today - pork bone soup.
I noticed as I perused the menu that the prices went up by $2 to $8.95 since I've been to the last ka chi.
I was seated immediately. Cup of hot tea in a glass cup came instantly even before I took my coat off and sat down.
Within minutes of my order, at lightning speed, appetizers and a bowl of rice was served.
A few minutes following having barely made a dent in my appetizers, the pork bone soup appeared in a stone bowl still sizzling. Bean sprouts and nappa a plenty piled high with a lime on top.
This meal is not for the faint of heart. I started deconstructing my dish using the empty bowl they provided for the bones.
I started with the broth, sipping away in order to reduce the volume to minimize the splash. Once sufficient liquid was drained, I started eating the bean sprouts and nappa lettuce along with the potatoes. I then carefully moved the pork bone piece after draining the liquid into the empty bone bowl. I requested the mandatory soy sauce and drenched the pork bone before pulling off the meat to put it straight into my mouth.
This was repeated until most of the meat was polished off. I along the way scooped some rice to eat with the hot broth.
The prognosis - the soup was piping hot the way I like it, the meat was the fall off the bone tender type, the broth was spicy but flavourful until the last drop. Potatoes were soft and tender with good flavour. Craving satisfied.
Service was excellent. I requested a glass of water and soy sauce , both came right away.
Ambiance is adequate. The room is bright with two large screen tvs on both sides of the room. Walls are lined with large Van Gogh and other impressionist art reproductions. The place is clean and spacious.
I would definitely recommend this place.