Alison L.
Yelp
Made it back for a second try! This time, we had to try the walnut shrimp & beef soup.
Honey walnut shrimp is one of my all time favorite dishes. I had it for the first time in San Francisco many years back & Im always comparing new dishes I try, to that first, amazing dish.
Kitchen Masters version is definitely on the top of my list. First, the size & quality of the shrimp is excellent. The light coating adds a delicious flavor & crisp. The mayo is spot on; not too much & not too little, adding the perfect amount of creaminess & flavor. The candied walnuts are good, but a few bites were a little bitter. If they were coated & candied a little more, that added sweetness would delete any bitterness I experienced & would increase the level of sweet/ savory taste, making it an even better dish.
The beef soup had layers of flavor. My husband enjoyed this dish, describing the noodles as fresh, homemade awesomeness! The broth was like a beef Pho base - I personally found it a little strong, but I am the chicken pho orderer. I asked him if he would order this soup again, and he said, "yes!" The cuts of beef were hearty, thick & tender - a good quality cut of meat with a hint of fat, that he enjoyed. Over all a fresh & flavorful soup.
We will back again as there is so much more for us to explore on their menu!
One repeat dish my husband had to have was the shrimp shumai. He loves this one! For me, I believe gulf shrimp are used, which are not my personal favorite, due to a stronger flavor, but he totally enjoyed!
We are still loving the ambience inside, because we feel like we are somewhere else, not in TX.