Hidden gems from the Chinese takeaway

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We're getting a take out tonight and I want to try new things. I've being trying to branch out from my regulars;
Crispy chilli beef
Sweet and sour chicken balls
Lamb in black bean sauce
Chow mein
Prawn roast

I know it's standard but it never fails. What else are your secret top dishes?

[quote Emilyontmoor]OP I could write a book on the Chilli Squid I have eaten but without doubt this is the best in the world (with the worst loo in the world). Enjoy losing your chilli squid virginity! foursquare.com/v/ming-kee-seafood-restaurant-%E6%98%8E%E8%A8%98%E6%B5%B7%E9%AE%AE%E9%85%92%E5%AE%B6/4b25f443f964a520bf7724e3[/quote]
Even better than chilli squid is chilli crab.

My DF took me to Under Bridge Chilli Crab in Hong Kong for dinner after ExH turned out to be a lying, cheating scumbag. The crab was amazing but even more cathartic was a post dinner visit to the villain hitting ladies under the bridge:

www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-03-27/bad-luck-lost-job-coronavirus-outbreak-in-hong-kong

Thank goodness, emily! I hate thinking I have upset people or caused offence.

It was bloody ignorance!

My local Chinese do salt and pepper Birdseye waffles.

Oooh following for inspiration!
and drooling, love Chinese takeaway
I'm always dead boring and go for the same things - keep saying every time going to try something new and never do!

My usuals are
spring rolls, prawn crackers, and either Chinese curry or sweet and sour chicken balls.

Salt and pepper Sui mai

Duck stuffed with prawn

Delicious !

I'm definitely going to try some of these next time we have a Chinese takeaway.
My Singapore rice noodles will still be included though, and seaweed.

Okay okay I ate the takeaway and drank the wine and fell ASLEEP!

I had salt and pepper squid. Oh my god lush. Crispy lamb. Singapore special noodles. Kung po chicken. And for the Boringtons I had special fried rice and mini spring rolls.

Going to go to sleep now with a full tum

I think I'm going to have to have Chinese every night for the next month to try out all these suggestions

Okay okay I ate the takeaway and drank the wine and fell ASLEEP!

You sound like me
I'd totally do the takeaway and wine coma lol
Salt and pepper squid sounds nice, never had squid will have to try

San Choi Bao - lettuce cups with spicy minced beef, veg & noodles (to die for)

This makes me sad. I bloody love a Chinese takeaway but the last couple of times I had a really bad reaction to it. 😔

Salt and pepper beef is my absolute favourite. Lemon chicken is a close second!

Bet you’re allergic to MSG @QuestionableMouse

What type of reaction QuestionableMouse?

It's likely to be the MSG, you can just ask the restaurant/takeaway for no MSG. It's a common food intolerance

Lamb is also very popular in west of China.

Goingover Thanks for the article! I remember the ladies but never knew their full story. I wonder if they do mail order.....

On Lamb, if you are lucky enough to have a restaurant specialising in the cuisine of northern China then Lamb and Cumin skewers are one of our favourites.

Chinatown has opened up for socially distanced eating outside. If you follow Fuchsia Dunlop on Instagram she had Dim Sum there a week or so ago and it looked civilised and safe. Actually it looked more civilised and safe than our High Street 🙄

Migraine unfortunately. It can also give me stomach cramps. I don't think it's MSG as I've eaten that in other stuff with no problems. I think it's the oil.

Can still cause migraines. They are a known allergic response

I'm actually quite tempted to make my own salt and pepper wings now. This site has some really good recipes for Asian dishes - they do have a chicken wing recipe I have just seen thewoksoflife.com/

The problem with my local chinese restaurant is they have become delivery only during covid and minimum order is £25 - I'm the only one in the house that orders so I have to buy loads more than I would eat then have lots of leftovers.

I've just ordered salt and chilli chicken thanks to this thread. Hope I like it. Favourite before this was smoked chicken but it's hard to come by.

@Titsywoo, DS has sweet and sour chicken balls and chips, just doesn’t use the sweet and sour sauce.