Hidden in the back side of this dump, reveals a real gem.
If you think Grand China has the best Chino food around, this place ain't for you. You will not find your greatest hits from Rice Box on this menu. This hole in da wall is the real deal. Decor is no frills but the grub is all thrills. Mebbe they are hidden for a reason, their focus is feeding the Ex-Pat's and not the Fat-Pat's that roam OTP strip malls looking for that $5.95 AYCE buffet.
Shanghai soup dumps - Just thick enough to hold the juices without breaking apart when you pick them up. Frank Ma once held the reins for this elusive juicy dump, but now just a study in moppishness... Like Chef Liu's old frozen buns.
Mandarin Pork Pie - Consider it a Chinese version of a calzone. Pan fwied and filled with two layers of pork separated by a thin layer of dough. This is some piece of pie.
Combo Noodle - This might sound like crap in a bowl... Oh, it's anything but that, there's no girls or cups involved here. Soft delicate noodles with thinly shredded cucumber and carrots married with a savory sauce of tofu, meat, fungus and other little goodies.
They do magic with the dough, whether pan fwied, boiled or steamed. The menu might be limited but the tastes and flavors are unlimited. I will prolly order the soup dumps every time but the Hot Pots are definitely up next.
Not too shabby for a first impression... Especially, that I just back from a trip to Hong Kong eating everything in sight.
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5141 Buford Highway
Doraville, GA 30340
(770) 458-2282
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