Pizza by Yandy's

Where the fuck have you been, Pouch? Did you die or got stuck on the toilet you fat chode? No no, this disgusting elephant seal have been craving NYC 'ZA, so I charged up the Rascal 1000 scooter and went on a crusade to find the elusive NY slice in this one horse town... If that is even possible. Sure, there is great Napoletana 'ZA found all over Atlanta. But the NY slice remains a blur in the wilds of ATL like bigfoot. Glide Pizza is very good and the closes version to NYC 'ZA. But it is pricey as fuck. C'mon, there's gotta be a NYC transplant that is slinging NYC 'ZA somewhere in this city. Let's twist and scoot and see where we end up... 

Somehow I ended up in Sandy Springs for some strange reason... Musta been all the cough syrup I was drinking for breakfast. I saw an Aldi and ran in to pick up a couple things. I came out and saw there was a Mexican market next door, Carniceria Los Pinos. I love Mexi-markets because they usually have some of the best taquerias that is authentic and affordable unlike the endless overpriced gringo Mexican't dumps found all over like Superica. If I hear another gringo order fucking ground beef on a flour tortilla with lettuce and shredded cheese I will IBS-D all over their plate. 

I waddled in and saw the taqueria straight in the back corner... I took 4 steps and did a full stop because in the corner of my eye I saw pizza pies in a small display case. Tacos and empanadas can wait... After I eat some 'ZA. I took a gander at the pies and they fucking looked legit! What sorcery is this? Where am I? Come to find out these guys are from da Bronx. Did god just answer my prayers after all these years? Oh, I got giddy as a braless school girl with perky nipples licking my chops staring at the 'ZA in that case. I have to try it out and wait, what, they also do Detroit 'ZA, too? Holy fuck, this must be a hallucination from the cough syrup. Damn, this fat fuck is going all in... Let's take a first look.

Simple menu = quality control. The prices are amazing. And it's crazy they have NYC and Detroit style. The only thing they don't have is the Grandma Pie but I will inquire.

Look at that 'ZA, that is a legit NYC crust. I wanted to get a whole pie, half cheese and half cup and char pepperoni... But they have a great special that's available all day, every day... 2 slices with 1 topping and a drink for $9.99. You can't beat that deal. SOLD! I didn't want a pie that was sitting around to heat up a couple of slices. I asked them if they had a regular cheese pie in the oven and sure enough they had a fresh one cooking. I got it with the real deal cup and char pepperoni because that's what you do when it's available.

Sweet baby Jesus... Look at that thing of beauty. That crust is perfect, so was the cheese melt. Some may say that NYC water is the key to a great crust but that's a myth, NYC magic water only works with bagels. You know it's authentic NYC 'ZA when it's served on a round paper plate. 

My god, look at that perfect pool of pepperoni grease in the curled cups. It could use a bit of char on the edges but I ain't complaining about this hot piece of ass. That char blister is just a bonus.

I couldn't take a picture while holding it up to let the classic orange grease drip off the tip but this is just as sexy. The cheese melt is consistent. The 'ZA sauce is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy and acidity. Pro-Tip: use the crust to mop up the orange grease which has so much flavor, it's very healthy, too. It also doubles as poo lube. This 'ZA is prolly the best NY slice I have had in this town. The crunch of the crisp crust... It tasted like I was back in NYC at John's or Scarr's... This shit is legit.

Upskirt is just classic NYC 'ZA. Thank god I didn't see a bunch of holes underneath.. No perforated pie pans, they are for suckaz. 

I had to do it... Got a fresh whole Detroit. I didn't want a reheated slice because it would be all dried out which would just ruin the mood after that amazing NY slice... And I'm also a revolting fat slob.

Detroit Original, caramelized cheese crust, cheddar and mozzarella cheese, $19.99. Are you fucking kidding me? $20 for this ginormus pie?

Look at this glamour shot... All it's missing is neon lights, a laser background and a picture of a cat in the top left corner. Just gorgeous.

Fuck me, look at that perfect corner cheese crust. If the Titanic had a bow like this it wouldn't have sank. After I eat this entire pie, I will be sinking like a burlap sack of waterlogged manure. 

Side cheese crust. It's prolly one of the best parts of a Detroit. 

Look at that vibrant sauce and they topped it off with fresh basil after it comes out of the oven, never cook the basil. It looks thick and heavy but the dough is super fluffy and not greasy at all. The bright sauce, melty stringy cheese and airy dough comes together for the perfect bite. This is one of best Detroit specimens found in da ATL.

I was on the fence about reviewing this joint because the locals know all about it based on the crowd but I didn't want anyone else to find out about this place... But I had to post it because it's just too good to keep it a secret for my one fan and reader. It still seems so unreal that this dumpy hole in the wall in the corner of a carniceria is producing some of finest NYC and Detroit 'ZA in the entire city. Oh shit, I totally forgot about the Grandma Pie... Don't worry, that will be the first thing I ask them on my next visit of many. And I also need to try the calzone and stromboli. 

Pump pump... SQUIRT! ...Do they sell underpants in here? Asking for a friend...

PS- I did go to the taqueria for a couple empanadas but they were all sold out... So, I got a horchata to wash all that 'ZA down. Jesus, no wonder why I am such a fat fuck.

6342 Roswell Rd NE

Atlanta, GA 30328

https://www.pizzabyyandys.com/

Nicky's Undefeated- Revisits

In anticipation for Super Bowl LIX... Nicky's finally rolled out the classic Philly Eyetalian roast pork sando back in February. This fat fuck was hoping the previous rumors were true and sure enough all my wildest dreams came true because I voted for Pedro. I waddled in a few days after the Super Bowl because the joint was fucking nuts with all the ex-pat Igglephans during game day. You couldn't even fit a baby's peen inside the front door it was so packed. I may be obeast but I know better to wait a few days after the big game to snag me this classic roast pork sando. I wanted to make sure they were on point without distractions because if they could make it half as good as Tommy DiNic's roast pork inside the Reading Terminal Market, I would literally be a pig in shit. 

Enough with the mouth breathing, Pouch... Let's get to the damn pork sando already...

Italian Roast Pork Sandwich. Herbed, slow cooked and deli sliced roast pork. Paired with sharp provolone and sauteed broccoli rabe on a Liscio's seeded roll. Extra dipping pork jus. I was shocked at first glance... Look at this thing of beauty. Finally, somebody from the tri-state area delivered the goods. The only observation I would note is the pork coulda been sliced a little bit thinner... It's not a complaint, just an observation. It's no Tommy DiNic's but it shouldn't be... It's Nicky's! Look at that seeded Liscio's roll... So, damn G U U D. Let's take a closer look...

The vibrant broccoli rabe makes you feel healthier after inhaling all that tender other white meat. Drizzle a little jus with each bite. But if you decide to dump your entire load on that piglet's face, don't worry that durable Liscio's seeded roll will absorb all that jizzlobbery like Bounty and it doesn't get all soggy unless you let it sit for an hour. But I doubt anyone would take more than 5 minutes to finish this sexy ass beast of a sando.

Italian Hoagie, ham, mortadella (pistachio), prosciutto, genoa salami, hot capicola, sharp provolone and seeded roll. Since, we're on the Eyetalian theme, yous gotta get the hoagie dragged through the garden. This is still one of the best Ginzo sando specimens in this one horse town.

Via Veneto wooder ice- Lemon and Mango, velvety smooth. It's just an awesome palate cleanser.

A couple of weeks later... I had the hankering for the Eyetalian pork sando, again... I needed to know if it was still available and needed to know if they will put this on the menu permanently.

Italian Roast Pork Sandwich (aka The Beast). Still looks just as good as the first one. I inhaled this sando faster than the first time. If you still have leftover jus, use it for the Philthy!

Classic Philthy. Plain Liscio roll, provolone, wit onions and fries. I had to get the classic with plain roll just for shits and giggles. The provolone melted way better than I remember on the first one a few weeks ago. It's still a very good Philthy and it's my new go-to in the hood.

Founders Special, wit, Cooper sharp on seeded roll. This is great set up for their "special" but it still needs more Cooper sharp on top! I know it doesn't look it but there were a sufficient amount of Cooper underneath all them meatflaps. 

Nick Foles. Fried chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, roasted red pepper, balsamic, seeded roll. OK, this is basically the cheekan version of The Beast... And they still put two cutlets on this half sando. You can put that broccoli rabe on anything... Shit, I would put it in ramen.

Oh, that seeded roll... And fried cheekan, what a combo! This is one of my favorite sandos that will be in rotation.

Nicky's is still killing it... No wonder why because they are keeping up the quality and the prices are still affordable. The crowds are still pretty local but they are doing pretty well with the steady traffic. If word gets out to the OTP tourists, I'm sure they will start raising the prices along with the inflated ego and the Pouch will not be happy. So, don't die on me, Jawns!

2316 Main St C

Tucker, GA 30084

https://nickysundefeated.com/

Nicky's Undefeated Steaks & Hoagies

Any jabroni knows that you can't get a proper Philly cheesesteak AKA 'Philty' outside of Philly unless the shop uses the genuine Amoroso's Italian Roll. I'm still haunted by the decades old memory of some local "foodie" douche that claimed Souper Jenny was serving an authentic Philty back in the day when they were at their original East Andrews location. And of course, like a dumb schmuck, this fat fuck rushed over (more like waddled) to gamble for a taste of a real Philty in this one horse town. They had the jawns to charge $10 just for the cheesesteak, no chips or a side, which was pricey back then some 20+ years ago. So, this fucking thing better be goddam legit. I was so fucking excited because it smelled so good while they were making it... Then they handed it to me and unwrapped it to only find some motherfucker shit sandwich with crappy stale store bought bread and a very chintzy amount of seasoned-less overcooked steak wit onions and a single serve slice of unmelted white cheese of unknown origin. It was so fucking revolting that I threw half of it right into the garbage and then I noticed the empty plastic bags of Pepperidge Farms hoagie rolls. WHA. DA. FUK. I looked around the place to see if anyone else was depressed with this putrid specimen... Well, I have never seen so many stunads with shit eating grins dripping with crispy manmeat bits out of the side of their faceholes. I knew back then that I will never find any authentic northeast street grub in this one horse town, ever, no matter how much the shills brag about it to drum up attention. 

So, now, every time I hear or read about a new joint that is serving a specialty (cheesesteaks in this case) that originated from the Tri-State area or northeast... I'm not rushing over to be the first piker to review it like an oblivious Yelper anymore only to waste my time and hard earned cash to be disappointed once again. But... I did drive by this place a few times when they were still building out just to see what's going into this high turnover location. When this joint finally opened I waited a couple months for them work out the kinks, at least the initial kinks. Nicky's is owned by the Salaryman and Ramen Station group. I had to do a little research of what suppliers they were using and Amoroso's was not on the list which is synonymous with Philties. But do they have the googootz to call themselves a Philly joint? Nicky's seems to be using household names even the average Igglesphans would be familar with... Liscio's Bakery, Cooper cheese, Dietz & Watson, Thumann's, Bassetts and Via Veneto wooder ice. 

We all know the most important item for the Philty is the bread of course and Liscio's is a good choice as well. Liscio's Bakery is located in south Jersey (not Philly) but supplies some of the most notable Philty slingers like Geno's, Jim's Steaks, Tony Luke's, and Campo's. But to be fair Aromoso's has relocated to south Jersey as well.  

Jeet? No? Well, let's go take a first look and grab a bite and see if they got the gagootz or will it be a fugazi...

Apps, Pizza and Philties...

Hoagies, Cheekan Sandos, sides and other crap...

The bar menu is very approachable.. It has the classics.. I tried the Goodfellas (Eyetalian OF) and it was not good at all, it all depends on the bartender making it and she forgot the orange and a decent pour... If your gut feeling says don't do it, stick with the beers.

Let's checkout a few samples of the classics...

Philly Soft Pretzel, mustard (packet), $5. It's pretty close to the real Philly pretz shape but the holes are a bit too big. It was also bathe in butter. So, it made it a bit too greasy to eat. Don't worry this fat fuck gobbled up the whole thing... And licked the buttery pretzel salt off the wax paper, too. Pouch, you're a nasty obeast buzzard!

This is the Italian Hoagie... But first and foremost, let's take a look at the infamous Liscio's bread, the most important part. I know I know it ain't no Amoroso but I like it so far... Wait a minzie, the Pouch actually approves? Yeah, it looks good at first glance... The crust is firm but yet spongy. This is a good start. Let's take a look at the innards...

Italian Hoagie, ham, mortadella (pistachio), prosciutto, genoa salami, hot capicola, sharp provolone and seeded roll, $9.75. Ran through the garden... I'm kinda on the fence with the shaved lettuce because it's just fluff. But the seeded roll was good. They give you a very decent amount of quality sliced meats and the red wine vinegar gives it just the right amount of kick. This is a very respectable Eyetalian hoagie.. I would totally get it again. I gotta admit, Publix Italian hoagie is pretty damn good as well if you need a quick fix.

Cheesesteak, ribeye, wit (sweet onions), provolone and seeded roll, $9.95. If seeded is available I will always get it vs. the plain roll. It's a very nice looking Philty. I always get the classic with provolone for the lemon test. The seeded roll was great, it held everything together and absorbed all the manmeat juice without making it soggy.

The provolone melted nicely right out of the kitchen but after a few minzies, it hardened up and didn't have the nice pull anymore. The chopped ribeye slices and bits were a bit dry but it was still a very acceptable Philty. I would totally get another one... Oh, look what just came out...

Founder's Special, ribeye, wit (sweet onions), Cooper sharp, and seeded roll, $9.95. First off, it needs more Cooper cheese, A LOT MORE. It needs a quart of that gooey white gold... Like the amount of cum Huff 'N Doback produces.. A quart.  

But that sick seeded roll... Somehow, the shaved ribeye tasted a lot better on this version. Moist and not dried out like the other one, could be the gooey Cooper cheese. This Philty was really good... I may have to say it was better than Big Dave's. I would get the Founder's again and again... Maybe even add a roasted Italian long hot next time.

Rocky Balboa, chicken parm, mozz and marinara, $9.50. I swear, I have been looking for a proper authentic cheekan parm sando for years and years in this one horse town... And nothing was worthy like total inedible garbage... Until now. Look at this beauty and beast of a cheekan sando. They give you TWO fucking chicken cutlets, that is just ridic! Mad respect for just that alone. Look at the vibrant marinara and the perfect melt of the cheese. I had to reconstruct it just to fold it and eat it...

Look at this thing of beauty... It's a fucking mess to eat but goddamn it tasted so good. The cheekan wasn't all dried out, it was perfect. Maybe this could be a one off but I would definitely get another cutlet sando... Their Nick Foles chicken cutlet sando is the closest version to Tommy DiNic's but that's no comparison to DiNic's insane roast pork with broccoli rabe, roasted peppers and provolone which is crazy good... But rumor has it that they may be coming out with a pork sando. Holy shit, I would become a 500 pound roasted fat suckling piglet when they do.. Wait a minzie, Pouch, you mean you're not one already? Shut the fuck up mofos and eat your damn sando... And leave me alone in my safe space AKA trough.

Pizza By The Slice (massively large slices, twice a regular slice), Cheese, $5. I asked the girl at the order counter what style of 'ZA is it? She said, NY Style. SOLD! Shit, why am I getting so excited when I already know 99.93% of NY Style 'ZA in da ATL are bullshit lies. There's only one joint in da ATL that gets it almost close to NY Style and my one reader should know what that place is... Alright, I don't know if anyone even reads this slop blog but it's Glide Pizza and it's very respectable. But let's take a closer look at this Nicky's specimen... 

Upskirt... Meh. Just not impressed at all. It's thin crust and all but it may be too thin where it was totally dried out to a cracker. The thin layer of sauce had no flavor and the cheese was spread randomly but it had no flavor or pull at all. It was a battle to eat this. This was just a total pass. Don't waste Pouch space on the 'ZA save it for the Philty... It ain't no Paulie Gee's. I also noticed they were using Baker's Pride electric counter top ovens which just doesn't cut it to produce a proper NYC style 'ZA.

Nicky's did a great job on bringing the Philly street grub to the plebes of da ATL. And it's really the closest thing for authentic Philly jawn in this one horse town. I will be back... A lot. And all youse should, too. Just skip the 'ZA and cocktails until they get it right. This spot is gonna be fucking nuts for Super Bowl LIX.

Hold up... Did the Pouch really just praised a new joint?

Pump pump... Squirt!

2316 Main St C

Tucker, GA 30084

https://nickysundefeated.com/

Sappori di Napoli- Revisit

How can someone who is fat as a sow get around so much? One word: Rascal. OK, four words... Rascal Heavy Duty Scooter. Yes, I get around in an electric scooter because the Pouch believes in climate change... Shit, the amount of methane gas I release is definitely changing the climate within 1,000 feet of my orbit. I could be in the Arctic in February and it would be 80 degrees because this fat fuck is the main cause of global warming. I'm not allowed back because glaciers are mysteriously melting at a significantly high rate. Speaking of globes... I lurv me some fried rice balls. It's time to feed again and release more gases. 

Let's go see how Sappori is doing these days... Are they still up to snuff? I know my one enquiring reader wants to know...

Arancini, classic Neapolitan fried rice balls mixed with ground beef, carrots, and peas, side of tomato sauce. Yep, they are still pretty pretty guud. First, Marco Polo stole noodles from ancient China to Italy and called it pasta... And now this, Eyetalian fried rice. When they start serving fried whole wings with these fried rice balls, there will be words! Unless they bribe me with 'ZA...

Salsiccia e Funghi, bufala mozzarella, Italian sausage, baby bella mushrooms. Easily one of the best 'ZA combos ever... Meaty and earthy. And healthy because of the salad on top. Look at that crust and the char blisters, still amazing. You know it's good when you eat the crust, too.

Margherita, bufala mozzarella, fresh basil. The must order classic 'ZA every single time. I can eat this whole pie in one sitting and not feel fat afterwards... Well, that's because you have four stomachs, Pouch. That boy is a P-I-G, pig! Anyone with eyeballs can see that, duh.

Eggplant Parmigiana, layers of bufala mozzarella, eggplant, basil, fresh tomato sauce, parmigiano reggiano cheese, mixed greens and home made bread... Wait, no bread was delivered. Probably better for this fat fuck. This is the first time ever getting this because I wanted to feel healthy... Yeah, sure, Pouch, after 2 pies and 4 balls... But there's more salad than moulinyan, so, it is healthy. It's a nicely plated dish. The layering was expertly constructed. I just wished they had ground beef mixed in there for more texture, then it would be on another level. Don't hate, just ate.

Tiramisu. "Best in town!" is the claim... Hmmm, it is purdy guud. Best in town is a bit of a stretch but totally acceptable. Two bites and I was done. 

Cannoli, chocolate and crushed pistachio. I think these are better than the Tiramisu. They have a very good version, the shell and cream are both equally important. This version reminds me of Veniero's in EVIL NYC which is always consistent. Leave the gun, take the cannoli... Wait, take both.

Sappori is still on my top 5 list of true napoletana 'ZA in this one horse town... And no, Antico is NOT on the list. So, Sappori... Don't die on me yet!

Pump pump... Squirt.

314 Church St

Decatur, GA 30030

https://saporidinapolipizzeria.com/

Kamayan ATL- Revisit

The corpulent one AKA the Pouch has been eating fast and furious... While being stationary at the same time which sounds like an oxymoron. But mostly just a moron. My snout is eating faster than my Vienna sausage fingaz can write up reviews. So, I was checking out the new triple threat in the old abandoned haunted Ranch 99 space called Kanpai, Lao Sze Chuan, Te'Amo which is an all-in-one space for AYCE BBQ & Shabu Shabu, Szechuan and Boba & Dessert. They did a great job inside, it's pretty dang fancy with a giant bar... But sadly, they weren't serving any booze... So, it was a hard no for me to stay which was probably a blessing in disguise since no new kitchen or staff is at full speed right on opening week. If they had booze that would be another story, it would help drown out the shitty food. Since, I'm the size of a walrus and don't like to move much, I was not gonna get back in my truck without a full pouch and more stretch marks. So, I had to make an executive decision with the limited choices in this strip mall... That were edible. There's Quoc Huong, Ming's or La Mei Zi... And Kamayan. Done and done, son... Quick lunch at the only acceptable Flip joint in this one horse town. I had good visits in the past, let's go see if they are still keeping up with the dela Cruzes.

Canton & Bihon Pansit Mix, sauteed rice and wheat noodle mixed with chicken, Chinese sausage, tofu pork belly and mixed veggies. Every time I seen "Pancit or Pansit", I think of all the different instant pancit noodles available at the Asian markets. They are quick, cheap and satisfying if you are piss drunk or high as a mofo but this giant bowl of pansit is the real deal. It is super tasty with all the different ingredients, flavors and textures. You could just order this and be totally satisfied and full but c'mon, Pouch, who are you kidding? OK, I will order more food porn for my one reader...

Camaron De Zamboanga, prawns cooked with crab fat and coconut milk. 4 giant shell-on prawns ladled with a crap load of crab fat coconut milk sauce which the sauce was so good I licked the plate and the banana leaf. This dish is sexy AF but if you're on a date it's a very messy dish to eat, so, bring a fat chick... Because I would totally put on a slutty dress and make up for this dish... Does a Muumuu count? 

Lechon Kawali, cubed deep fried pork belly with Mang Thomas sauce... Only thing missing was the eye dropper of vinegar. Still a must order dish.. If you're obeast like the Pouch put in two orders. It's a perfect balance of fat and pork meat... Unlike Estrellita with 90% fat, 5% soggy skin, 4% meat and 1% flies. Don't even waste your time going to Estrellita in the ghetto, just come straight here because fatsos like me don't like to travel long distances and it's difficult to get into cars.

Wok Fried Green Beans. Another must order dish and literally every table in the joint had an order or two on it. They got chintzy on the fried shallot and garlic on top and the price went up (used to be $5) but still worth it.

Pork Lumpia. Yeah yeah... Everyone and their Lolas know what this is, Pouch. Why do roundeyes love spring rolls so much? And of course, by the time I got to them, the Pouch draws the short lump of the bunch... Crunch. 

This quick lunch turned out to be a $90 lunch, ouch! They raised their prices like every other joint using the same old COVID excuses. The last time I was here, I told them to keep up the good work because everything was really good and priced right except the Chicken Adobo but the next table over ordered it and it looked 100 times better than the watery soup with a boiled chicken leg I got previously. I may have to try it again on the next visit and yes, there will be many more future visits unless they shit the bed like Estrellita.

Pump pump... Burp.

5150 Buford Hwy NE

A230

Doraville, GA 30340

https://kamayanatl.com/

Xin's Chinese Cuisine

A long time ago in a strip mall far, far away....

 

Episode LXIX. 

A New Pouch. 

It is a period of IBS war. 

Marsupial Pouch, striking 

from a hidden table, have won 

their first victory against

the evil Gwailo Empire.

Tis was the year 2006, the "Ma La" Sichuan movement in Atlanta was born out of a little known Chino joint in Marietta. The infamous and elusive Peter Chang was the opening chef at Tasty China. It became a hit almost overnight for fatsos who craved the "hot and numbing" dishes that were unavailable in this one horse town. The dry fried eggplant had become an iconic dish that mediocre Chino joints across GA and the country have been trying to replicate and duplicate with mixed success. Then all of the sudden Peter did his Houdini act quietly and the chefs that worked closely with him had to take the reigns and some went on to new and bigger things... Like Liu Ri (Rui Liu) who opened Masterpiece back in 2014 in a dumpy small strip mall next to a QT in Duluth. It was pretty good in the beginning but over time, the gwailo flashmobs diluted the quality and authentic taste (like at Lan Zhou Ramen) and I haven't been back since. Surprisingly, there was another Chinese resto a few doors down called Taipei Restaurant that no one knew or cared about, served mostly roundeye Chino slop (zero interest)... That was until Xin Zhao took over from the previous owner (around 2011) and decided to serve Sichuan cuisine, most likely inspired by the Peter Chang's days of yore. Since, I had no interest of ever coming back to this strip mall in upstate GA, I was reluctantly convinced otherwise by a friend who swore that Xin's was no joke, especially, with the spicy dry pot dishes. After the mediocre visit at Good Harvest, I had to prove someone wrong, either, my friend or this fat fuck. 

Let's go see what all the fuss is about...   

Spicy Dry Fried Eggplant. Not too shabby looking at first glance. Big pieces with a light crispy wet batter. These were pretty good but they weren't spicy enough, just look at the plate, no pepper seasoning, no Sichuan peppercorns, no red peppers... Would I order them again? The real question is- would I drive all the way up here for them again... Only if someone else is driving and paying. 

Tomato and Egg Noodle Soup. It says and looks like a soup but it's not a soup. It's just a soupy sauce. Tomato and egg is a very common everyday dish for Asian families, it's quick, easy and cheap to make and can feed a family of 8. This was a pretty good version. Lots of noodles beneath all that stuff on top. Mix it up really well and every bite will take you back to your childhood. You will get sloppy slurping this down your facehole.

Fish Fillet Spicy Pot. They didn't have my favorite dish, boiled fish in hot oil, so I resorted to getting the next closest thing... It looked like a hefty portion until you examined it closer. It's a good bit of filler like sliced potato and wood ears. The crispy fish fillets were pretty good, it was well seasoned but not spicy enough. It's a tasty dish but was it worth the drive? Y'all will have to decide for yourself.

Frogs Spicy Pot. So, Good Harvest's frog dry pot was a chopped up mess to eat... Xin's keep them Kermie legs whole and they were seasoned well but once again, not spicy enough. Same fillers. If you closed your eyeballs and ate the leg, it will would taste just like chicken... Mmm, did someone say Popeyes cheekan? If they came out with a big plate of Popeyes with Sichuan ma la seasonings... Fuck me. That would be some dream!

Pork Belly Stew with Bean Curd. Dish sounded great on paper but this wouldn't be visually appetizing to gringos expecting pork belly from PF Chang's. Stir it up because things get settled to the bottom. There's a good amount of pork belly but the real star of this dish was the bean curd knots. They absorbed the umami flavor of the stew and the bean curd sheets have that fruit rollup toothy mouth feel. I was going to untied those knots and filled it with the pork belly to make a little meat purse but people would think I'm some FOB from Temu that just snuck in through Eagle Pass.

Mushroom with Baby Bok Choy. If it wasn't for that one little handicapped shroom at the top this would have been picture perfect. Nah, it was perfect anyways. They actually took the time to plate each bok choy for the presentation. The light savory sauce was a great match for this dish and it glazed the shrooms perfectly. I make this dish at home a lot but I ain't wasting time plating when I can be eating it.

I would go back to try some other authentic Chino dishes but be warned the other half of their menu is heavily Americanized Chinese grub. They have to have it to stay in business because there is no fucking way in hell they will survive serving only to ex-pats from the more authentic side of the menu. Don't believe me? Go on Yelp and look at the pictures, it's full of the Americanized Chino menu items.

3940 Buford Hwy NE A103

Duluth, GA 30096