4/12 update: Sadly, Chino’s menu has gone in the direction opposite of what I desired. “Blood and Guts” and “Menudo de Chino” never made an appearance, and now the pig ear salad is gone. New additions include burritos and rice bowls.
When pig ear salad (shown here with the pickles of the day) was the first [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Chinese'
Chino’s in Capitol Hill is Porkcentric and Promising
December 5th, 2011 · No Comments
Tags: Chinese · Mexican · offal
Sexy Feast: Little Sheep and a Hot “Recipe for Romance”
September 16th, 2011 · No Comments
I love hot pot. Perhaps the most famous place to get it in China is the huge chain known as Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot. When Little Sheep opened in Bellevue (they already have several restaurants in California, one in Houston, and one opening soon in New York City), I knew [...]
Tags: Chinese · Sexy Feast
Plainly Good at the New Henry’s Taiwan Plus
September 8th, 2011 · No Comments
Is there a new king of King Street?
Henry’s Taiwan, at the base of the Chinatown gate, has been a fan favorite for a few years, serving some Taiwanese standards at reasonable prices.
Now Henry Ku has opened Henry’s Taiwan Plus a few doors down at 522 South King Street, site of the short-lived Noodle King and [...]
Tags: Chinese
Sexy Feast: Wild Ginger Will Help Your Wild Side Get Wilder
August 26th, 2011 · 1 Comment
I recently broke my Seattle-area dim sum boycott by going to Bellevue for the so-called “brunch” at Wild Ginger.
Why the dim sum boycott? Easy: dim sum in Seattle is mediocre, while just over two hours north in Richmond (just south of Vancouver), it’s simply amazing. As a result, I save my dim sum [...]
Tags: Chinese · Sexy Feast · dumplings
Escape from Seattle: North to Vancouver (and Richmond) for the Best Chinese Food in North America
April 29th, 2011 · 11 Comments
Following my first two Vancouver reports (splurges and snacks, then Japanese food), here is a report on the real reason I love to go to Vancouver—and especially Richmond: really good Chinese food. (All places are in Richmond, unless otherwise noted.)
This report will cover:
Kirin
Empire Seafood Restaurant
Shiang Garden
Lin Chinese Cuisine and Tea House
Peaceful Restaurant
Suhang Restaurant
Shanghai River
Long’s [...]
Tags: Chinese · beyond Seattle
The Mein Man: Giddy for Assorted Goodies at Rocking Wok
April 13th, 2011 · No Comments
Dish: Assorted Goodies Over Crunchy Noodle
Place: Rocking Wok, Wallingford
Price: $7.25
On the plate: I ordered this dish because the name gives away little about its contents. Turns out the noodles are sitting in a brown sauce, covered with a variety of vegetables and meats.
Supporting cast: Nothing comes with the dish. But you might want [...]
…and Three (+) Pigs in Seattle
March 29th, 2011 · No Comments
Yesterday I posted pictures of pig-filled plates outside of Seattle, and promised you local options. Here they are. Most are Asian, with appreciation of the utilization of as much of the animal as possible. Pictured above is bopis, which is a spicy and vinegary saute of pork heart and lungs. I [...]
Tags: Chinese · Filipino · Vietnamese · offal
The Mein Man: Thin Noodles and Big Pork Pieces at Mike’s Noodle House
March 23rd, 2011 · No Comments
Dish: Combo Noodle Soup (#21)
Place: Mike’s Noodle House, International District, Seattle
Price: $7.30 (large)
In the bowl: Your choice of noodles, plus liver, kidney, stomach, and other pork pieces in a fish and pork broth with sliced green onions.
Supporting cast: A bowl with soy sauce, black vinegar, and diced jalapenos.
What to do: Per the server’s instructions, you’ll [...]
Tags: Chinese · noodles · offal
The Mein Man: Bet on the House at Gourmet Noodle Bowl
February 23rd, 2011 · No Comments
Dish: House Noodle Soup
Place: Gourmet Noodle Bowl, International District, Seattle
Price: $8.95
In the bowl: Hand-made, shaved wheat noodles in chicken broth with pork belly, chives, seaweed, green onions, and a fried egg.
Supporting cast: It’s all in the bowl.
What to do: Eat solids with chopsticks, and liquid with spoon. It’s that simple.
Noodling around: Less than satisfied with [...]
The Mein Man: Down for the Ten-Count at Uptown China
February 16th, 2011 · No Comments
Dish: Ten ingredient sautéed rice thread noodles
Place: Uptown China, Queen Anne, Seattle.
Price: $9.25.
On the plate: A heaping pile of stir-fried rice stick noodles with, as promised, 10 other visible ingredients.
Supporting Cast: Nothing else. Unless you ask for something more. Which is what you should do. Read on.
What to do: Just eat. And try to list [...]
