House of Three Gorges is a simple place with complex Sichuan flavors - Review - Austin - The Infatuation

"House Of Three Gorges in North Austin has an extensive menu of classic Sichuan dishes, ranging from popular items like chongqing mala chicken and mapo tofu, to less common specialties like Sichuan fish with pickled mustard greens or Yangtze sauteed pork intestines. Make sure to order the cumin lamb, Sichuan dry stir-fried chicken, the homemade pork wontons in spicy soup, and arguably the best eggplant side dish in town. The space is pretty humble and lo-fi, but if you dine in, you can get the large-format hot pot dishes that will more than feed two people. Find it near 183 and Ohlen, in the same shopping center as Din Ho, Julie’s Noodles, and Ramen Tatsu-Ya. If there's a long wait, stroll across the parking lot and grab a drink at Mister Tramps Sports Pub. Food Rundown Mapo Tofu With Ground Pork This classic Chinese dish made with tender ground pork looks supersized, but we guarantee the table will want to finish every smooth, peppery bite. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL Eggplant In Garlic Sauce One time we went to House of Three Gorges, ordered far too much food, and asked our dining companions to choose their favorite dish. Most people picked the eggplant. It's hard not to be hyperbolic about this vegetable plate coated in garlic sauce and scallions, but euphoria deosn't happen every day. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL Dry Pot Lamb The menu has seven dry pots to choose from, including a couple of vegetarian options. We'll gladly eat any of them, but the lamb is our favorite. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL Pork Wonton in Spicy Soup That red broth tastes as devilish as it looks, giving the wantons a fiery kick. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL" - Raphael Brion