Johanna B.
Yelp
Exceptionally good Szechuan dinner that I tried for the first time over the weekend.
I used to bump into it on my way to Trader Joe's since Han Dynasty is located in the DeKalb Food Hall. In fact, I placed it on my must try list.
Indeed, I tried it and loved it!
I adore Asian cuisine particularly--Chinese--the food, the Dim Sum, the tea, etc. etc. You get the point. Trying to find an authentic Chinese restaurant can be challenging at times. I'm not talking about the American Chinese with all the pictures posted above the counter. Nah. I'm talking about quality Chinese and Szechuan is one of my favorite styles.
Asian/Chinese food incorporates a lot of pork in their dishes which I do not eat, but Han Dynasty had a lot to offer in terms of menu selections. In fact, ordering (via Cavier) was unique. You have to select the category of the dish, such as Garlic, Scallion, Salt & Pepper and then build it (protein, additional vegetables, etc.).
On this occasion, the order was as follows:
*Vegetable spring rolls. Do not recommend. Perhaps, the texture lost its integrity during the delivery, but these were a soggy, thick dough mess. We threw most of it away (2 rolls for $4.95).
*Chicken with Scallion and Chicken with Garlic. Both were equally good. Equally salty (my only nit pick) and flavorful. Their prices were on the higher end but the portions were generous. I would recommend both. White rice included.
Trying to keep it as healthy (if that exists) as possible, I called the restaurant in advance to avoid any surprises of deep fried prepared selections. The person informed me that the Salt & Pepper and the Dry Pot were prepared by deep frying the protein. For me, it's a pass.
*Shrimp Rice Noodles. Delicious. Thin strands of noodles loaded with shrimp, egg, onions, peas and more. Recommend.
Overall, I really enjoyed my first time experience with Han Dynasty since I have been wanting to try it for the longest time. I wish the dishes were prepared with less or little salt/MSG, but maybe that's something I can request next time. Their excellent food satisfied my Chinese cuisine craving.
Will definitely return.