My new favorite Chinese restaurant! Just opened a month or so ago from what I hear; I have already dropped by four times in the past week to sample different entrees and overall, an easy approval.
Recipe execution: Excellent. The only Asian place I have been to that does not use too much soy sauce or salt in their dishes. Perfect seasoned flavor.
Service: I love to see smiles on the servers' faces as they happily take orders.
Dining room: Tasteful interior and kept clean despite heavy foot traffic and business in and out.
Here are comments and recommendations:
Salt n Pepper Shrimp. Crispy and delicious. Could use more shrimps though.
Salt n Pepper Squid. Flavor is there but needs to have a crispy coating and somehow doesn't.
Sweet n Sour pork chops: Sweet and not overpowering. Meat candy goes well with rice.
Intestines in Spicy Sauce Hot Pot: Best version I have had since moving from Seattle. Contains Pork Blood cubes also but it could use more. These hot pot tend to be salty but it is not that way here! Definitely would get this again.
Short Ribs in Black Pepper. The coating and beef is very hot to be careful not to burn the roof of your mouth eating. Slightly fatty and scrumptious. Love this one however it doesn't have the outer layer crunch that Rose Tea Cafe's version has.
Scallion pancake w egg. I guess I was expecting a green onion pancake that was crispy or pan fried. Take a gander at my photo and you will see. I would not order next time.
Golden Duck Yolk Shrimp: Interesting shrimp.. it is coated with egg yolk then with the flour then fried. The result is a creamy yolk flavored shrimp. Our table had mixed feelings about this one. The better half did not like the yolk portion while I thought that the first couple were good then decided it was not my cup 'o tea.
Seasonal greens: Ong Choy w garlic most definitely on par. Taiwanese Cabbage was alright but ong choy or watercress is preferred. Always ask for extra garlic.
Chicken Basil Casserole: Good but my preference is the bone in variety with skin. Flavor is there and dark meat is tender.
Beef Chow Fun: I would not recommend if seeking the more traditional wider, thicker and charred version. Not much beef.
Overall, probably the better Chinese restaurant in Squirrel Hill. We now know what to order as our favorites. ;)