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| - Alright Yelpers... you got my back. I'm constantly on the lookout for legit Chinese cuisine in the AZ and you've yet to disappoint. I brought the little one in hopes that it will cultrify her in the ways of the Chinese. Also anything specializing in Northern Chinese cuisine in AZ was worth a try.
On first glance, it looked like a hole in the wall in a nondescript plaza. Stepping in, I saw a lot of Chines people dining and that's always a good sign in the pursuit of authentic Chinese cuisine. The waitress spoke minimal English and scored some major brownie points telling the little one how pretty she was. The little princess preened. Upon perusing the menu and from what I knew of Northern Chinese cuisine, I ordered accordingly.
Here's the breakdown:
Beef Pies
Dumplings with Pork and Napa Cabbage
Spicy Pig Intestine Stir Fry
Soup Dumplings
Beef Pies - 4/5
What can I say? I love me a good beefcake harhar~ This was legit like my grandmam used to make for me and pan fried goodness. My only complaint is that the price to portion ratio is a little over the top. Plus, it could've really used some scallions in the mixture to give it a deeper flavor profile. Then again, I'm biased cuz my grandmam was the sh*t when it came to making these babies.
Dumplings with Pork and Napa Cabbage - 3.5/5
Okay... don't shoot. I must say that the dough wrappers are definitely handmade from scratch and just the right consistency and texture. These babies are cooked to perfection. My problem lies in the filling being... well... bland. Granted, Napa tends to play second fiddle to any protein, but it shouldn't be lost to the point where I'm like... is there even any Napa in here? The dumplings really called for a strong sauce condiment, and I found myself craving the garlic chili soy sauce I make for myself at home... yea... definitely needed that homemade crack sauce. Who knows, I find myself wishing I had ordered the potstickers instead.
Spicy Pig Intestine Stir Fry - 5/5
Oh chitterlings... how I love thee... this was cooked so good. If you like this sort of thing, this is a must order dish. I bet all the other house specialties are as good as this one though... Will update once I've tried others.
Soup Dumplings - 5/5
Again, if you are looking for Din Tai Fung quality, go to Din Tai Fung. For Northern Chinese cuisine, the skin on these babies were perfectly rolled and molded... and I have to admit... the filling was more flavorful then the actual Dumplings with Napa Cabbage I had ordered. And this is a pure pork mixture. Definitely a must-get. Yum.
Overall, I'd come back to this joint and try out more of the other authentic dishes. If you like legit Chinese food, this is a real treat. Northern Chinese cuisine: noodles and dumplings. That's their specialty so treat your taste buds special and get some.
Rating:
Service - 4/5
Price - 3/5
Food - 4.5/5
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