Hai Authentic Chinese Revisit

It still surprises me that a pretty authentic Szechuan joint in Decatur is still doing steady business. This is a good thing. It means that the locals are actually developing a palate... Or they're just ordering the Americanized Chino dishes, they do have Mongolian beef and General Tso's cheekan on the menu. But either way, I'm good with it as long as they are still pumping out the spicy Szechuan grub. It's been awhile since I have graced their space with my presence, time to make a revisit. I hope I can still fit through the doors.  

Let's get right to it, more eating and less talking, Pouch...

Dry Fried Eggplant. They have totally skimped on this classic dish. They are cutting the eggplant like French fries nowadays. Smaller and thinner will cook faster but the portion are grossly smaller. They still taste good but not as good with the thicker cuts.

Spicy Beef Tendon. Pretty good portion and tasted like it should but it needs to be spicier. A lot more spicier for this fat slob's high temp facehole.

Wuhan Sesame Noodles. First time trying this dish because someone else at the table wanted it. The noodles are good but it needs a lot more sesame sauce and chili oil for the full flavor. It was pretty muted as is.

Bamboo Flounder Fish. Perfect size fish nuggets. Crispy and hot on the outside, flakey and moist on the inside. Just a great little snack.

Furong Chicken. Like with the noodles, this was a first for me. It just sounds so plain Jane on the menu but the chicken was silky and velvety. It's a nice dish if you have roundeyes at the table. It's safe.

Dry Fried String Beans. This dish is always so damn good. You just can't eat one.

Szechuan Basil Chicken. Guess who order this dish with the one gwailo at the table? They stir fry this and then wrap it in foil... Is that because they know no one eats this and is ready to take out. This dish is so boring and visually unappetizing. And this is coming from a fat fuck who loves anything with cheekan. I had a couple bites and the gwailo took it home. Naturally.

Dragon Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce. This is one of the best looking veggie dish in all the lands. They should put this on a stick like that Tornado potato at state fairs. Not only is this good looking, it's also good tasting. Always a great crowd pleaser.
 

This place is still a great addition in an area where there is no shortage of Indian grub. Finding a good Chino spot in Decatur is a difficult task. Keep up the good work, dai goh!

2641 N Decatur Rd

Decatur, GA 30033

https://www.haieat.com/