Topic: What do you get at Chinese restaurants?
Anonymous A started this discussion 14 years ago #22,296
I only know beef & broccoli and General Tso's, but I want to branch out.
squeegee !firstkPE1Q joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later[^] [v] #351,021
egg rolls are pretty good.
beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,022
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 second later, 3 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,023
I usually get fried squid for me and some beef and broccoli to give to my laptop.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 9 minutes later, 13 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,025
crab puffs
squeegee !firstkPE1Q replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,026
@351,022 (beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc)
it's all so americanized you can't really go wrong. it's all meat and vegetables with some kind of sauce. sometimes noodles.
the soup is weak.
just watch for stuff like tripe and peppers. you might not like the texture and chewiness of tripe (it's flavorless) and the peppers might be too hot for you.
i would avoid any kind of sushi at a chinese place, and as a rule fish should just be avoided entirely. Unless it's a nice place and you know they use fresh fish.
what i would recommend you do is try thai and vietnamese. thai food is awfully hot though, but their soups and fish are amazing. the vietnamese make some pretty bad ass seafood too. Any fish cooked with the head still on is going to be amazing.
actually now that i really think about it Thai food is very, very fish-centric. they do beef too, but the good stuff is fish. and you might kinda have to like fish a lot, i think they broil the beef in fish stock. i dunno. the rice is meant to be eaten. you'd like put the rice in a cup and you'd make rice soup with hot water, and you'd family style the little plates of food like bbq beef strips, fishy fish, chicken pot stickers, really fucking salty fish, and you'd add a little bit of whatever into the cup and stir in the flavorings. unless you really like fish, and salt, avoid anything labeled "salty fish" in a thai restaurant. it's like sardines pickled in salt. it's... strong.
it's all so americanized you can't really go wrong. it's all meat and vegetables with some kind of sauce. sometimes noodles.
the soup is weak.
just watch for stuff like tripe and peppers. you might not like the texture and chewiness of tripe (it's flavorless) and the peppers might be too hot for you.
i would avoid any kind of sushi at a chinese place, and as a rule fish should just be avoided entirely. Unless it's a nice place and you know they use fresh fish.
what i would recommend you do is try thai and vietnamese. thai food is awfully hot though, but their soups and fish are amazing. the vietnamese make some pretty bad ass seafood too. Any fish cooked with the head still on is going to be amazing.
actually now that i really think about it Thai food is very, very fish-centric. they do beef too, but the good stuff is fish. and you might kinda have to like fish a lot, i think they broil the beef in fish stock. i dunno. the rice is meant to be eaten. you'd like put the rice in a cup and you'd make rice soup with hot water, and you'd family style the little plates of food like bbq beef strips, fishy fish, chicken pot stickers, really fucking salty fish, and you'd add a little bit of whatever into the cup and stir in the flavorings. unless you really like fish, and salt, avoid anything labeled "salty fish" in a thai restaurant. it's like sardines pickled in salt. it's... strong.
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Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 18 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,027
In China they serve Dogs Cats Rats & road kill, in stir fry's and meat on sticks. They say it all tastes like chicken.
@previous (squeegee !firstkPE1Q)
10/10
@previous (squeegee !firstkPE1Q)
10/10
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Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 40 seconds later, 19 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,028
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 24 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,030
Stir fried vegetables
Shrimp lo mein
Clay pot pork
Shrimp lo mein
Clay pot pork
squeegee !firstkPE1Q replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 27 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,031
OP do you know of Pho?
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 23 seconds later, 27 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,032
beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 29 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,034
squeegee !firstkPE1Q replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 34 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,037
@previous (beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc)
it is pretty amazing vietnamese soup. it's a beef stock soup with noodles and meats of your choosing. it's made with asian basil and saw tooth herb, it's very aeromatic and savory. you add bean sprouts, squeeze in some lime, add some peppers and enjoy.
best soup ever.
it is pretty amazing vietnamese soup. it's a beef stock soup with noodles and meats of your choosing. it's made with asian basil and saw tooth herb, it's very aeromatic and savory. you add bean sprouts, squeeze in some lime, add some peppers and enjoy.
best soup ever.
beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,040
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 52 seconds later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,042
Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 8 minutes later, 46 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #351,046
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 16 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #351,053
@351,040 (beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc)Yea its a huge bowl real cheep. Beef broth is seasoned with French influence. Cloves and all kinds of spices. Noodles are very long flat rice noodles. Menu lists variations that are mostly the kinds of meats in the soup. I usually order it with rare & well done brisket and tripe. Hard to explain why I like Tendon in it. A texture thing. You do need to ask the server about what to put in it when it comes to the table. Oyster sauce and hot sauce are up to individual tastes. I just watched people from Nam at a table near by and followed what they did. Fresh basil and hot chiles and fresh bean sprouts are added from a plate again to your tastes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pho
Ks !KansasxqvM joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 24 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #351,055
Pot stickers.Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 26 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #351,057
I get authentic Chinese food in China. Thanks.
Anonymous I double-posted this 14 years ago, 22 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #351,058
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 11 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,064
Anonymous I replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,065
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 13 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,076
@351,058 (I)
Note my reply about the Vietnamese dish was to squeegee's @351,037 (squeegee !firstkPE1Q)
I did not suggest it was Chinese. Nor does it contain diced up mystery meat.
Note my reply about the Vietnamese dish was to squeegee's @351,037 (squeegee !firstkPE1Q)
I did not suggest it was Chinese. Nor does it contain diced up mystery meat.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 12 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,086
Thai food is food of the gods. Thai tea is absolutely amazing, too.
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,090
Anonymous J replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,093
@previous (E)
I like the stuff with the crazy amounts of unique seafood, like squid, crab, shrimp, etc.
I like the stuff with the crazy amounts of unique seafood, like squid, crab, shrimp, etc.
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,101
Anonymous J replied with this 14 years ago, 24 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,109
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 24 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,115
I get crispy spring rolls. I prefer the veggie rolls, but like tham all. If they don't have them I'll get an eggroll. instead. Depending on my mood, I might order a normal meal, but have them used fried tofu in place of the meat. Like sweet and sour tofu, or fice spice tofu. I also like pad tai noodles with fried tofu. If I'm in the mood for meat, I take chcken pork or shrimp in some kin d of sweert and fruity sauce (like oranage, lemon, general tsaos, sweet and sour)
I also like that seaweed salad with the red peppers and sesame oil, and seeds.
I also like that seaweed salad with the red peppers and sesame oil, and seeds.
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,140
i usually start a meal off getting a little of everything, but i tend to get large portions of sauteed mushrooms, spring rolls, and a bowl of rice noodles with a packet of duck sauce for flavouring(the dish usually has very little flavor on its on)
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 29 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,151
Duck in plumb sauce, usually with king prawns.
@351,055 (Ks !KansasxqvM)
The thing at the bottom looks a little like a pasty.
@351,055 (Ks !KansasxqvM)
The thing at the bottom looks a little like a pasty.
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Anonymous N joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 8 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,154
@OP
What do you get when you fall in love?
What do you get when you fall in love?
Anonymous I replied with this 14 years ago, 3 hours later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,184
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,189
dw !jdTkvovFCQ joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 5 hours later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #351,236
meal of the motnh
squeegee !firstkPE1Q replied with this 14 years ago, 9 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #351,497
Handel !tYHPZ2dvu6 joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 46 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #351,506
Crispy Chilli Chicken + Egg Fried Rice.
Crispy Duck (Shredded) + Pancakes.
Chicken in a Lemon Drill.
4 in 1.
Chicken Chop Suey (Current favourite).
Cheesy Chicken Rolls.
Crispy Duck (Shredded) + Pancakes.
Chicken in a Lemon Drill.
4 in 1.
Chicken Chop Suey (Current favourite).
Cheesy Chicken Rolls.
squeegee !firstkPE1Q replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #351,508
@previous (Handel !tYHPZ2dvu6)
yeah, duck is good. the chinese do know waterfowl.
some of it is more "authentic" than others
Has anyone had pan fried blood or however they cook it? it comes in red 1/2" cubes, kinda like the consistency of cranberry sauce
it sounds absolutely horrifying, but it's actually quite savory. good on rice.
yeah, duck is good. the chinese do know waterfowl.
some of it is more "authentic" than others
Has anyone had pan fried blood or however they cook it? it comes in red 1/2" cubes, kinda like the consistency of cranberry sauce
it sounds absolutely horrifying, but it's actually quite savory. good on rice.
beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 11 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #351,617
Okay, so I just got General Tso's and an egg roll again.