James T.
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There are more Chinese restaurants in the United States than there are Burger Kings, McDonald's, or KFC's. Combined.
That's a lot of egg rolls.
Many of them are not good. Greasy. Salty. Flavorless.
But not Kiki. For a multi-ethnic experience whipping up Chinese, Korean, Thai and Japanese cuisines, Kiki does a pretty darn fine job.
This little haunt is a favorite of my wife's, who regailed me of the times she'd eaten here with colleagues and work professionals for lunch. Upon entering the storefront, I looked over the sparce decor and simple tables, the many golden Buddha statuettes and Jade Dragons and Beckoning Cat dolls, the greasy looking wall-hung Chinese pagoda portrait and the lone burbling fish tank filled with plump fantailed Goldfish and I thought, 'Well, this is going to suck.'
But it didn't.
The food came out lightning quick, and the place filled up very quickly. There were two lines formed; one for takeout and the other for in house dining. We arrived early enough to grab a table without having to wait. Everything smelled fantastic.
The wife enjoyed the House Special Mai Fun, a house salad and shared some Japanese cooked Maki Rolls. I went full on Japanese with Tekka Maki, Spicy Yellow Tail with Scallions and a Salmon Avocado roll. I also had a Wonton soup - it's a weakness of mine.
The fish was delicious. The rice was seasoned nicely. The soup was rich, but not fatty. And the dumplings? Delightful - not to dense, not too light. A perfect balance. Her Mai Fun was delectable and made ne a little envious of her choice. Truth be told, it was all quite excellent.
If you happen to be in the area and are looking for something delicious, affordable and quick, this is definitely a good choice.