Chef Zhu

I remember Chef Zhu from when he ran Double Happiness.  He made delicious pan fried noodles and other dishes.  I was sad when Double Happiness was sold.  Now Chef Zhu is back in business and I came by to try the pan fried noodles.

After the waitress brought out my pan fried noodles I inquired about the difference between lo mein and their pan fried noodles.  She said they were the same thing which is odd.  Most of the places I order pan fried noodles at give you fried crispy noodles like Diamond Palace.  I’m not a big fan of Chef Zhu’s pan fried noodles as the big noodles have a big starchy flavor.  Chicken was tender and not dry.  Beef was tender and had a delicious flavor.  Shrimp was plump and had a fresh shrimp flavor.  I like the soy based sauce used to season the dish.  You can view Double Happiness pan fried noodles here.

2nd visit I tried the lunch special won ton soup.  I asked the waiter about it and he told me they included some kind of green veggies.  I thought that meant veggies would be added to the broth.

Turns out veggies were added to the won tons.  I prefer my won tons made of pork and shrimp.  The veggies are reducing my protein intake.  Flavor was ok.  I would not order this dish again.

I also tried the half roast duck.  I usually get the Hong Kong style roast duck you see hanging in the window.  This roast duck was a different style.  Loved the crispy skin, tender meat, and the smoky flavor.  Duck was perfectly cooked and not dry.  My favorite dish here.

Staff was nice.  I love the roast duck here but I prefer the dishes Chef Zhu made at Double Happiness.