Today we made it to the Oriental Tea House for dim sum. We liked it much better than East Village, though we didn’t get to taste the baked pork buns as they were out of it by the time we got there around 1 PM. The steamed pork buns were excellent, however, the bread was moist, the pork succulent and not too sweet. I got an additional order to go. The fried chicken was also very good, crispy and moist and wonderfully spiced. We also found a winner in the paper wrapped chicken - moist and delicious - and on the shrimp dumplings. We were less fond of the sesame balls and the deep fried meat balls, I’d never had those before and the thick pastry wrapping had a strange consistency that I didn’t find appealing. Egg custards were OK, but not sweet enough for my taste. Lunch, including 3 canned sodas, came to $24 before tip. It's pretty crowded on Sundays, but I'm sure we'll be going again.
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We tried the oriental tea house once and HATED it. All their food was way too slimey. the atmosphere was fun, but we just didn't like the texture of their food at all.
Posted by drew | April 8, 2005 2:13 PM
Posted on April 8, 2005 14:13
I am commenting on a few comments here. Please be aware that in most Chinese desserts, we are not accustomed to eating really sweet treats. If you are drinking tea, the flavors balance out fairly well and you can differentiate the variety of flavors. If you are drinking soda, 15 teaspoons in each can, this will weight your judging of how sweet, salty, spicy, etc each item is. The sesame balls are supposed to have that kind if chew consistancy and I find it delicious.
I agree with the East Village on E14th Street. I ate there a long time ago for dim sum and it was ok. The second time I went, I was very disappointed with the flood. The seafood was not fresh, and the rice noodles were also not fresh. I will not being going again. I dont care how cheap the prices are (which is why a lot of peole go), if the food is that bad, I pass!
There is no restaurant in this area that is well deserving of the delicious fresh flavors in the city. Might want to try the Mayflower in Milpitas. Its really good food and their seafood is wonderful.
Posted by chinese | January 22, 2006 5:33 PM
Posted on January 22, 2006 17:33