I found myself leaving work late last night on the drive home looking forward to a good meal. Only to find out that my Wife was having dinner with her Mother and I was on my own. Feeling like something different I start cruising around surprise looking to see if anything new sprang up.
I remembered seeing the sign for Mei Wei and wondered if they thought maybe they would get more business by varying their namesake by one letter to the popular chain. Nonetheless I decided to stop in.
I walked in and the the restaurant had a dark mood lit feel, but was actually well decorated. It also appeared very clean. I was immediately greeted and the staff was very cordial, I started looking over a menu to get take out and was offered a recommendation.
I should have been weary when they offered the Orange Peel Chicken. but I gave it a chance because they used the word peel and just orange chicken, got an order of egg rolls too just to try. 10 minutes later my food was ready and I was on my way. I got home and was pleasantly surprised by the portion size and including the egg rolls probably could have fed 2 people. The food itself unfortunately was mediocre, the usual white rice and crispy meat faire, which isn't bad but for 12.50 I was expecting a bit more.
Food was ok but lacked any sort of flare or appeal, almost wonder if this would be a better lunch destination. It's official Surprise is culturally bankrupt when it comes to Chinese/Asian food. I might try it again, but don't hold your breath.
Better wipe the lipstick off my collar before Pei Wei finds out.