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May 8, 2011 at 4:41 am #598843
WetheadMemberAuthentic Sichuan cuisine, especially if you order from the “Country Side Taste” section at the back of the menu. I’ve only been once, but it reminded me of 7 Stars Pepper on S Jackson, only with better prices. In fact the owner says she and her chef used to work there.
It’s at 14400 Ambaum in a strip mall near the DQ and across from Huckleberry Square. OK, so it’s not exactly West Seattle, but it can be closer than Chinatown for a lot of readers. Besides, their free 5 mile delivery area stretches into Arbor Heights, Highland Park and Westwood. Their number is 206-241-2679.
May 8, 2011 at 4:52 am #723852
wsgolferMemberWethead, I’m a sucker for authentic Szechuan food, so thanks for the recommendation! I will have to try it out soon.
Have you tried their Gong Bao Ji Ding? How is it? What other Szechuan dishes have you tried?
May 8, 2011 at 5:10 am #723853
WetheadMemberI didn’t try the Gong Bao Ji Ding (Kung Pao Chicken for the uninitiated readers). My wife makes that for me at home (she’s Chinese), so I wanted to try some things I wasn’t as familiar with. We ordered the Boiled Fish in Hot Sauce, Spicy Dried Bean Curd with Peanuts, Smoking Pork with Hot Pepper, and Garlic String Bean. I wasn’t familiar with the Smoking Pork. It seemed a little dull compared to the others. Really liked the fish. The tofu dish is a cold dish. The string beans added some tasty greens.
May 8, 2011 at 5:18 am #723854
Admiral935ParticipantHow was the boiled fish compared to Sichuanese Cuisine at 12th and Jackson? I’ll make the trip via Metro bus if it sounds worthwhile. Did you see if they they have homemade dumplings in hot oil? Either way, glad to hear of this place.
May 8, 2011 at 5:32 am #723855
WetheadMemberHaven’t had the boiled fish dish since I lived in China. Tasted good to me.
Sorry I don’t know more. It was only one meal, but worth commenting on since there are so few good Chinese restaurants around. I’m sure we’ll be returning soon, but until then, hopefully some other people out there can give it a try and report back. Wish I lived in the free delivery area.
May 8, 2011 at 5:40 am #723856
datamuseParticipantWethead, that sounds wonderful, I will definitely check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!
May 8, 2011 at 5:46 am #723857
QueMemberThanks for the recommendation! We will totally try it out!
(oh, and @datamuse, every time I see your avatar, it makes me laugh anew. I love it!!)
May 8, 2011 at 11:07 am #723858
metrognomeParticipantdarn, looks like Morgan Junction is a ways outside their delivery area. May have to make a trip to Burien.
datamuse — every time I see your avatar, I think of Cheryl Wheeler’s brilliant song, ‘Unworthy.’ The album it appears on, ‘Sylvia Hotel,’ is one of the best I’ve ever heard. ‘Meow’ and ‘Potato’ are also funny while many of the other songs are very evocative; interesting mix.
May 8, 2011 at 2:06 pm #723859
WetheadMemberMay 8, 2011 at 2:16 pm #723860
WetheadMemberBetter ask about the free delivery area. Home page says 3 miles, but the order form says 5. The menu flyer says 5. Minimum order of $15 is consistently stated.
I wish they included Morgan Junction too, then I’d be set.
May 8, 2011 at 5:04 pm #723861
JoBParticipantMay 8, 2011 at 6:20 pm #723862
JulieMemberThe “Freed Rice” on the menu intrigues me. Or maybe it disturbs me.
Thanks for the recommendation!
May 8, 2011 at 8:29 pm #723863
WetheadMemberJoB–Better keep the DQ in mind in case you need something to put out the pepper fires.
Julie–If “Freed Rice” cracks you up, try Googling “Chinese Menu Mistakes”. There appears to be a whole section of the internet devoted to them. But before you look at the answers, guess what could go wrong with these:
Steamed Carp
Hunan Pickles
Let us know your favorite.
May 9, 2011 at 5:13 am #723864
QueMemberWent there today for lunch (cause we figured Mother’s Day would not be a good day for spontaneous brunch plans) and it was FABULOUS! Totally yummy. I would highly recommend it!
May 15, 2011 at 1:35 am #723865
WetheadMemberHad a second dinner. Just as good as the first.
Tried the Gong Bao Ji Ding (Kung Pao Chicken) this time. If you want it Chinese style, be sure to tell the waiter. The Chinese style has a very strong dose of Sichuan black pepper, also known as flower pepper. Numbs the mouth and adds a flavor I can’t quite describe. Authentic and good.
Also had Sliced Beef in Hot Oil, Szechuan Soft Tofu, and Black Mushroom with Baby Bok Choy. All very tasty.
May 15, 2011 at 7:54 pm #723866
karenanneMemberWethead – we can’t thank you enough for posting the review. I’ve been longing for Moo Shu pork for some time. We ordered for lunch today and just finished. IT WAS FANTASTIC. Everything we ordered was fantastic. And delivery to White Center on top of all that – we just couldn’t be happier. Two thumbs up !!
August 4, 2011 at 3:12 am #723867
juniebugMemberThanks for the rave, Wethead. What a find! I had lunch here today and it was great. I scout for hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants, especially Szechuan places and I thought the food, service and atmosphere here were quite good. I ordered from the “Country Side Taste” menu. Szechuan Hot Sauce Won Ton was a nice little app of delicate simmered pork won tons (handmade I’m sure) in a spicy red oil with garlic and green onions. I developed a taste for Szechuan Cold Noodles in NYC, and these are the best I’ve had in Seattle. Excellent on a hot day. Total, including a coke: $11.46. Thanks again for putting the word out.
August 4, 2011 at 3:19 am #723868
JanSParticipantit all sounds so yummy…good thing I don’t have a car – lol…so many places to try, so have to be careful what I eat ! lol
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