Wow.. Good service, good food, what else could you all for? Oh yeah... How about cheaper prices?
For a casual restaurant this is a place that you won't be afraid to take your caucasion friends to. There are no hanging meats or animal heads anywhere.
We ordered the cold tossed seaweed, Dan Dan noodles and the Shanghai braised duck.
Seaweed. $5.95. Compared to the price it was quite pricey. The dish itself was a little too strong in DC weed flavor. Yep I know that sounds stupid to say that a seaweed dish that you order is too strong in seaweed flavor. However for those that have had this dish you know that it's almost too strong of an ocean flavor. A little too strong in seaweed flavor. Yep I know that sounds stupid to say that a seaweed dish that you order is too strong in seaweed flavor. However for those that have had this dish you would know that sometimes there can be an ocean/seaweed flavor that is too strong. The vinegar dressing is alright but there did not appear to be any garlic or green onion in it.
Dan Dan noodles $8.25. These noodles also came in a small portion. There was no meat. The sauce was spicey, peanutty and delicious. Surprisingly not too oily. Guessing instead of chili oil, they put some type of green chili. The noodles themselves were thin and actually al dente.
Shanghai Braised Duck. $11.95. For the price and portion very fair. I'm guessing the duck was boiled and then chilled to minimize the fat and tighten the skin. (Warning to readers.. this is not a weight loss technique. Please do. not boil then chill your bodies... you won't be able to find a refrigerator big enough. ). Three duck is then drapped with a thick braised soy sauce. It's sweet, savory and delicious. For you Chinese yelpers, if you were lucky enough to have a good cook for a mom, she probably made a braised chicken dish like this for you. (Sauce had star anise).
Really good restaurant, just a over priced.