Ashley M.
Yelp
I'm a fan!
I ventured to WEI Authentic Chinese following a strong craving for hot and sour soup. Working in Lawrenceville, I could venture a bit south to the Asian mecca of food or travel north to find American Chinese cuisine. I like Wei for its variety of Chinese cuisine - my home cuisine, Cantonese food, as well as the American Chinese cuisine that I sometimes crave, plus Szechuan food, too!
On my first visit to WEI, I ordered the HOT & SOUR SOUP - Wood ear mushrooms, tofu, egg, bamboo and the SICHUAN DANDAN NOODLE - Topped w. ground pork, scallions, peanuts, hot chili oil, sesame seeds. I didn't think I would like both dishes as much as I did. The hot & sour soup was rich and flavorful. The Sichuan DanDan noodles were simple but surprisingly delicious - on first sight, the noodles look plain but beneath the dish is the tingling, spicy chili oil that brings the noodles, pork, and scallions all together. Super simple, super delicious.
On my second visit, I tried their lunch special - the SPICY PORK IN GARLIC SAUCE - Bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, bell peppers. I wasn't expecting much from this dish, but it absolutely blew me away. The sauce in this dish is absolutely unique and delicious - tangy, spicy, bold and flavorful. The pork is great and ample and the vegetables are perfectly paired. Be warned that this is a fusion dish - if you are not used to authentic Chinese food, the wood ear mushrooms and bamboo shoots will be an adjustment.
All-in-all, of the three things I've tried here, everything has been great. The portions are large and prices are comparably cheaper than most places. Service is swift and food has always been ready when I arrive for pickup. Definitely give this place a try!