Rey C.
Yelp
Lately I've been hopping around new restaurants and cafes in LA, but this time I stumbled upon an old spot offering a super value set. As long-time LA locals, we went in with the mindset of "save where you can, spend where it counts" to see if it really lives up to the hype. Honestly, when it comes to value for money, restaurants that have been around for over ten years usually deliver--and this one definitely does!
We ordered the four-person value set plus the Peking Duck set. The amount of food felt like enough for ten people. The duck comes two ways and even includes a huge pot of duck soup. If you're going for their Peking Duck, make sure to book it in advance. The portions were generous--lots of pancakes too! The flavor took me right back, and even though I'm not from Beijing, I really love their duck.
The four-person set included five dishes, one soup, one fried rice, and a pitcher of sour plum juice:
* Stir-fried Beef with Cilantro & Garlic - big, tender chunks of beef with a fragrant kick from cilantro and garlic.
* Assorted Cold Appetizer - refreshingly tangy and sweet, a surprising favorite on such a hot day.
* Braised Eggplant with Green Beans - rich, savory sauce that paired perfectly with rice.
* Golden Crispy Shrimp - large shrimp wrapped in crunchy threads with a hint of creamy flavor inside.
* Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet - huge, tender pieces with a bright sweet-sour taste.
* Yangzhou Fried Rice - the kid loved it; fragrant with egg, ham, shrimp, and peas.
* Hot and Sour Soup - well-balanced, not overly peppery. I'm not usually a fan, but my husband downed several bowls.
At $20 per person, the value is unbeatable. They also offer a $13.50 rice bowl combo with salad and a drink--honestly the best budget-friendly meal deal I've come across in this category!