Good food, strange counter.
Being let off of work early for the holidays left me a little curious as to what I should get for dinner, when I recalled there was one place in Amsterdam I had yet to try. Peking, situated next to the old...
Read MoreGood food, strange counter.
Being let off of work early for the holidays left me a little curious as to what I should get for dinner, when I recalled there was one place in Amsterdam I had yet to try. Peking, situated next to the old and run-down KFC, across from McDonalds, and in a building that has been at least 3 other restaurants in the time I've lived here.
Decided to make my trip on foot, only about 1.5 miles away, though when I got inside it was not as I was expecting. Interior was a bit dim, seating area rather sparse, with a thick plexiglass shield that sealed off the order counter. Clearly something installed during COVID, but now makes the place feel more like a Pawn Shop than a Chinese take-out restaurant.
Ordered through the small window in the glass, going with a large sized Chicken Lo Mein, a Pork Egg Roll, a Vegetable Spring Roll, and of course of Crab Rangoon. Total coming to just over $21, which is fine and dandy for Chinese take-out.
Walked back home and after a little bit got into my dinner. It was bagged up nicely, being secure even after the jostling of a miles walk, and still very warm too.
The lo mein was first, the thick noodles were rich and saucy, some vegetables sprinkled here and there, with a scattering of actual chicken chunks. Was hoping there'd be more chicken in the lo mein, but it was mostly just the noodles. Still very yummy, just, a lack of the meaty substance I sought.
The crab rangoon was good, but had a very small amount of filling in each piece. A good 30% of that fried triangle was just empty, and the filling there was, was gone in a single bite. A bit disappointing. That said, both the egg roll and spring roll were excellent. Filled to the brim with their respecting filling, excellently fried, and bursting with flavor. Well worth the $2 or so price tag per roll. They also include some sweet and sour sauce, but I opted to not use any.
Overall, acceptable dishes, better prices, and a weird restaurant layout.
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