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| - Well, on a slow Sunday after Halloween morning, the lady and I were in dire need of something tasty to soak up the tricks that all the previous night's treats had left us with. We thought that PeiWei would do the trick, some kind of noodle something or other. Turning into the parking lot too early though had us passing this place, we yelped it and seeing its solid four stars after 40 reviews, we had to try.
Tott's does not disappoint. The menu is actually pretty similar to Pei Wei with one outstanding factor, the owner of this place came out and talked to us, him and his family own and run it. They've been there for six years now he says (2 before Pei Wei). Pretty messed up that the property owner would put a second Asian diner in there. Pretty messed up that Pei Wei would try to exploit a mom and pop shop's built up following.
Tott's still thrives he says, and thrive they should. Service, ingredients and preparation are outstanding here. The menu spans several nationalities, from Chinese to Thai to Japanese. Pretty basic stuff but great if you have a craving for any of those, and easy to suit many palates in one place.
Lady had the Hong Kong noodles. Wide noodles with cabbage and bok choy. Wonderful flavor here, kind of a grill taste. My choice was Udon noodles with beef as well. Noodles were very soft and the fermented beans that made the sauce for mine were very flavorful. Neither dish was particularly spicy, but both had great flavor. Definitely better than any fast Chinese I have had in the valley.
Great atmosphere, friendly service and excellent food for very cheap.
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