I am so glad that I gave Big Wong a second chance because the first time I came during opening week I was NOT a fan. In fact, I was shocked that this restaurant was getting such rave reviews. Perhaps I had come on a bad day. Perhaps I ordered the wrong dishes. Anyways, I decided to give it another try because I was craving Ramen and the wait at Monta was ridiculous. And I am now grateful that Monta was so busy because I am a converted fan. My husband and in-laws ordered the Beef Ramen with tendons. The broth was so delicious, the tender beef was plentiful, as was the tendons. Just a perfect bowl of soup on a cold winter night.
I had plans to order the Ramen also, but when I saw the "Special shrimp soup with wontons" advertised on the wall- I just could not resist. The broth was just bursting with shrimpyness. My husband didn't like it for that exact reason, but I was swooning. It must have taken a lot of shrimp heads to pack that much flavor into that bowl. I usually never ever finish my bowls of soup, but I just could not stop eating it. I was already full, but thought it would be such a shame to let this deliciousness go to waste.
Thank you Monta for being so crowded because Big Wong has found a new loyal fan in me. Even my VERY Chinese in-laws who we literally had just picked up from the airport after a long flight from Hong Kong gave it 2 thumbs up. And trust me, that is no easy feat.