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| - Went with the parents in search of a non-Cantonese restaurant. We had the "Oily Bean Curd Braised Pig" (you dofu zhu jiao / fried tofu with pigs feet), "Bean Curd with Shredded Pork" (zhong qing xiang gan rou si / a smoky stir fry of celery, dried tofu, and pork), and "Smoked Meat" (tie ban niu / beef with bell peppers and leeks on a hot plate). We were split. I liked the place and would return; Dad was positive but not blown away; Mom remained unimpressed. She is not a fan of Hunan food in general. I would have tried the fish head, but apparently spicy peppers are a bad idea before boarding a plane...?
Pros:
- Good flavor. Everything was solid - the bean curd with shredded pork was especially good.
- Not too salty.
- A little spiciness in all the dishes, but not overwhelmingly so. Just enough to enhance the flavor.
- Surprisingly good service for a hole in the wall. Our tea was refilled several times, we got extra napkins, free peanuts, etc.
- The food is pretty - a pleasing mix of colors with the different types of peppers, vegetables, and meats.
Cons:
- The dishes weren't the cleanest.
- The oil was generous, if that's something you care about.
- The pigs feet, while good, could have been cooked longer.
- The decor won't win any awards.
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