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fdpaq0580 09-10-2022 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FredJacobs (Post 2134977)

Offsetting the above is that the food is very good. But Yummy House is not P.F. Chang's

Have not been to Yummy House yet. Comparison to P.F. Chang's doesn't help me because I don't care for their offerings.

Stu from NYC 09-10-2022 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FredJacobs (Post 2134977)
Have you seen the prices at Yummy House? Prices run around $9.95 for soups and the average price for entrees is about $15.00. For the entrees, I will admit that the portions are quite large - each one will serve two. Imagine a party of 4 only ordering 2 entrees. Sort of takes away the idea of sampling different dishes. However, they seem to have a never ending supply of of take out boxes. By the way, if that party of four each ordered their own entrée, they would be given a check totaling about $75.

One other thing - how do two people share a large bowl of soup. They had better bring it with a ladle and two small bowls.

Offsetting the above is that the food is very good. But Yummy House is not P.F. Chang's

My wife loves their egg drop soup so she bought the large size and came home with large container for the next few days. It is not cheap but very good and by 1 pm last time long wait to get n.

Better than pf changs IMHO.

Stu from NYC 09-10-2022 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2134980)
Have not been to Yummy House yet. Comparison to P.F. Chang's doesn't help me because I don't care for their offerings.

Go to Yummy if you like good Chines food you will enjoy it.

PugMom 09-10-2022 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rzepecki (Post 2134891)
I like Cheng’s in front of Walmart on 466.

i often pass that place. does it have seating, & is it table service or mostly takeout? :icon_hungry:

Pinball wizard 09-10-2022 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2135015)
My wife loves their egg drop soup so she bought the large size and came home with large container for the next few days. It is not cheap but very good and by 1 pm last time long wait to get n.

Better than pf changs IMHO.

The reason it was so busy by 1pm is because you (we) went on a Sunday when they serve Dim Sum.

Except for PF Changes lettuce wraps, Yummy house is better.

Stu from NYC 09-10-2022 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinball wizard (Post 2135047)
The reason it was so busy by 1pm is because you (we) went on a Sunday when they serve Dim Sum.

Except for PF Changes lettuce wraps, Yummy house is better.

Changes????

virtualcynthia 09-11-2022 07:22 AM

Manhattan and Queens Chinatowns are great for American Chinese. We went to a restaurant in Queens Chinatown where Chinese people eat. Servers only speak Chinese so our friends who only speak Chinese ordered for us. It was dim sum and among the dishes they served a small bird. My husband asked what it was and they kept pointing out the window. We figured it out. It was pigeon. The also served chicken feet and an exotic soup with hard boiled eggs, a whole fish with the head and some other exotic dishes. Needless to say, being a boring American, I ate the white rice, smiled and left hungry.. My favorite here is Koyame.

fdpaq0580 09-11-2022 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by virtualcynthia (Post 2135169)
Manhattan and Queens Chinatowns are great for American Chinese. We went to a restaurant in Queens Chinatown where Chinese people eat. Servers only speak Chinese so our friends who only speak Chinese ordered for us. It was dim sum and among the dishes they served a small bird. My husband asked what it was and they kept pointing out the window. We figured it out. It was pigeon. The also served chicken feet and an exotic soup with hard boiled eggs, a whole fish with the head and some other exotic dishes. Needless to say, being a boring American, I ate the white rice, smiled and left hungry.������������. My favorite here is Koyame. ������

You are lucky. You got to experience real Chinese food. We had a similar experience with friends who moved to the United States from China. We tried everything and it was wonderful, except for the chicken feet. I thought they meant chicken leg and when I popped it in my mouth got stabbed by the claws. There is an art to enjoying certain items. We went back several times and loved it.

HospitalCoder 09-11-2022 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremybeluga (Post 2134495)
Hi
I read awhile ago that there was a new Chinese restaurant opening next to Giovanni’s in the Southern at Trace plaza.
And then… I read on Nextdoor somewhere that it wasn’t happening.
Anyone have info? We really need a good Chinese restaurant!
Thanks

Can’t wait for it to open! Meanwhile, have you ever eaten at Pho Sai Gon? It’s Vietnamese but they also serve several traditional Chinese dishes. Excellent food! Service can be spotty when they get busy but it is always very friendly. You need a car or LSV to get there but it’s not far to drive if you live near Southern Trace.

oldtimes 09-11-2022 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by HospitalCoder (Post 2135197)
Can’t wait for it to open! Meanwhile, have you ever eaten at Pho Sai Gon? It’s Vietnamese but they also serve several traditional Chinese dishes. Excellent food! Service can be spotty when they get busy but it is always very friendly. You need a car or LSV to get there but it’s not far to drive if you live near Southern Trace.

I did go to Pho Sai Gon and the food was very good. My problem with it is that I do not understand anything on the menu. I wish they had pics or descriptions of the items.

Stu from NYC 09-11-2022 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2135191)
You are lucky. You got to experience real Chinese food. We had a similar experience with friends who moved to the United States from China. We tried everything and it was wonderful, except for the chicken feet. I thought they meant chicken leg and when I popped it in my mouth got stabbed by the claws. There is an art to enjoying certain items. We went back several times and loved it.

Have been to China many times and luckily for me my associates are Chinese Nationals who understand what I like and do not like.

Do enjoy many Chinese dishes but there are some they know not to my taste and will order many dishes for the table and explain what each one is.

Chinese food in China nothing like what we get here.

Regorp 09-11-2022 08:36 AM

Chinese
 
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Originally Posted by Jeremybeluga (Post 2134495)
Hi
I read awhile ago that there was a new Chinese restaurant opening next to Giovanni’s in the Southern at Trace plaza.
And then… I read on Nextdoor somewhere that it wasn’t happening.
Anyone have info? We really need a good Chinese restaurant!
Thanks

New in DeLuna, so tried #1 at Traverse Plaza and thought it was as good as our favorite in Southington, CT back north called Zhengs. We will go back and a five minute drive by car.

HospitalCoder 09-11-2022 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by oldtimes (Post 2135198)
I did go to Pho Sai Gon and the food was very good. My problem with it is that I do not understand anything on the menu. I wish they had pics or descriptions of the items.

I think they do have some pics and some descriptions but I know what you mean! I have the take out menu and it even has pics so they have improved in that regard. Usually but not always they have local servers who are happy to help with menu choices.

Luggage 09-11-2022 09:59 AM

hi end chinese
 
the only one here has some white linens, and the trouble otherwise is 95% of us complain about prices always.

Years ago we went to Cocoa beach and drove southerly and found ONE real nice place. the wonton soup had sliced pork, lots of vegetables and great wontons. You won't find that here at all.

I am used to NYC Chinese . chow mein dishes ARE vegetables - not noodles. .

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Originally Posted by Warcats (Post 2134872)
If some entrepreneur would open a superior Chinese restaurant like many we have up north it would be a gold mine. It seems to me here in the south Chinese is relegated to almost a fast food cheesiness. A classy venue with great food would be a boon both to the Villages and to those that might make this so.


tjboxer79 09-11-2022 01:29 PM

Kung Fu Chef


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