David Cho
Google
Wow! Really enjoyed my meal today. Haven’t had anything like this dish in a while, which is the primary reason for the 5 star review. I don’t understand the reference to Boiling Crab on a few other reviews, since this was nothing like Boiling Crab on my opinion.
Ghost kitchen trade craft and meet up was interesting but efficient. I was there early, but they were there before me anyway!
My colossal garlic shrimp dish had great flavors with the fried garlic, chili and lemongrass as standouts without the grease and unrefined chili taste of Boiling Crab. The shrimp were indeed colossal and easy to peel, which is great for a lazy eater like me. I like the option for peeled shrimp, but glad I went for the unpeeled as it added to the experience. Sucking the outside before peeling is part of the process, isn’t it? There was enough sauce that snuck in where the cut is made for easy peeling, so the shrimp still had great flavor which made for two experiences in one for me. Squeezing lemon before and after added some additional depth as well. It also paired well with the garlic rice, which didn’t overpower. I liked the toasted garlic flavors which add flavor and texture without lingering on your breath as long as raw garlic or at least I think my breath was ok after my meal 😛 . Last but not least the cole slaw was very unique and refreshing. I ate it so fast, I can’t recall the key flavor profiles, but it was good. Just wish there was more of it.
Pro tips: order it medium vs original for extra spice/heat! Was perfect. Ask for extra sauce or buy the bottle (assuming it’s the same). I had just enough in my dish, but wonder if dipping my peeled shrimp after sucking off the sauce from the peel would have made it that much better. 🤔
