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| - This edition of Excited about Eating takes us to Huntersville, NC, to a restaurant recommended by a close friend, House of Taipei.
This restaurant serves authentic style Chinese dishes, some labeled Favorable, Traditional, Unforgettable and Vegetarian. Dora here. We saw several people toting take-out containers on the way in, so it appears they may be just as popular with take-out as eat-in. Although we've heard that sometimes there's a wait, on this particular Sunday evening, we were seated immediately.
For my dinner, I chose the Pepper Steak. It's a challenge for me to order at Asian restaurants fearing I will order something that has more heat than I can take. (Dora here. No worries. They offer a ramp-it-up or dial-it-down option. ) The sliced tenderloin is sautéed with green bell peppers and onions in a brown sauce. The steak was tender and the veggies had just the right amount of bite, and the sauce would have been great on any dish. Full of favor, I would definitely order this dish again.
Dora here. The Flower Chicken intrigued me. Slices of chicken, water chestnuts (I love that crunch, don't you?), red peppers, broccoli and mushrooms sauteed in a light, not-sure-if-its-really-there sauce. I'm not into heavy sauces so that was perfect for me. Delicate and light, colorful and pretty, the name of the dish really fits. And the best part? For just over $10, I had enough leftover chicken for another meal. Score!
Your turn: What's your favorite Chinese dish? We'd love to know! ~Ernie & Dora Hiers, Fiction Faith & Foodies Blog
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