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| - I read somewhere else on here that Western, or (trick the western) Chinese food is great if that's what you're after AND it's done right.
China Gourmet does it right.
We ordered 6 dishes and were told 50 - 60 minutes delivery. It arrived in less then 30. All the dishes were very hot and completely as advertised.
Of particular note, Stir Fried mixed Veg & Cashews. The Cashews were still crunchy as were the Veggies. All but the two Chop Suey dishes arrived in aluminium containers large enough that the entire 6 dish order allowed the two of us to not have to cook for 3 nights. We also had the Cantonese Chow Mein. A bed of soft noodles loaded up on top with Shrimps, Chicken, Beef, BBQ Pork and fresh Veggies. Perhaps the best of our 6 dishes. extremely fresh and tasty. Two Chop Suey dishes were still crisp and fresh, one with tender beef and the other with tasty Chicken breast slices. Chop Suey dishes can steam in the container during travel time making the Sprouts wilt. This was not the case here. Veggies are crisp and fresh, BBQ Pork is not hard or dry but tender and juicy. None of the food seemed greasy either. They try hard to please a variety of tastes that include Mandarin, Szechuan, even Thai and a small Japanese list as well as the ubiquitous "Combo Dinners".
A Chinese waiter once told us that every Chinese restaurant has a "Special" Fried Rice, and China Gourmet is no different. Their "Special" Fried Rice arrives in a Styrofoam container, (that was squished the last time), but still full to busting with what appeared to be pieces of everything imaginable from the kitchen mixed with the rice. Container not withstanding, a mouth watering delight.
In general, I'd say great Western Chinese, (although I found mini Boc Choi, Chinese Mushroom, Baby corn and Water Chestnuts among the Veggies).
If Western Chinese is what you're jonezing for, I highly recommend China Gourmet.
No MSG, large portions and it arrives fresh from the Wok.
Our order cost a measly $51.58 + tip, (for 3 meals each). Order by number as they are take out only and the kitchen noise is loud. They are open till 2AM on Fridays & Saturdays, (bonus), 12AM Monday -Thursday, 11:30 Sundays. So when it's late and you are craving something quick, hot and tasty, give China Gourmet a try!
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