Restaurants in Huntsville area (Birmingham, Hoover: Home Depot, shopping mall, estate)

[madisonmamma]

Originally Posted by FCEddie

WHat is the best sit down Chinese?

I don't know, when you find it can you let me know?

Lots say Ding How, but I really didn't like it at all. In fact, we had a large party of family visiting (there were 9 of us total) and none really liked it.

Birmingham has some great Chinese restaurants...my all time fav was Joy Young. Maybe that is what is wrong, I just can't find anything that will stand up to Joy Young!

[FCEddie]

we tried a buffet near Wall-Triana and 72 for Xmas that was pretty good.

I tried the buffet near the airport, bleh.

Place on Jordan by 565 is okay.

Back in CT we had a place called Green Tea that was amazing.

[madisonmamma]

Originally Posted by VMH2507

We went to the new Vietnamese place in Madison over the weekend and REALLY liked it. I had the House special Clay Pot and it was great. My son who lived in Portland OR and was a big fan of Viet and other asian food said it was a definite keeper. We also had sushi at the new Japanese restaurant on County Line (by Publix). They were doing real good business and the sushi was excellent. They have hibachi grills for the non sushi eatters and all tables were full. Also enjoyed Surin of Madison --really good food and a beautiful place.
Now on the down side -- we went to Hidegarde's and were totally disappointed - will never go back. My dil is german background and we haven't had any luck with finding good German food in Huntsville.

I have to concur on the German....

we lived there and got very spoiled to the food. Just can't find anything here that is good. We have been to all, except Schnitzel Ranch...just the name makes me cringe! I just can't bring myself to go there...I heard from a friend it was not great.

[HB2HSV]

Originally Posted by madisonmamma

I don't know, when you find it can you let me know?

Lots say Ding How, but I really didn't like it at all. In fact, we had a large party of family visiting (there were 9 of us total) and none really liked it.

Birmingham has some great Chinese restaurants...my all time fav was Joy Young. Maybe that is what is wrong, I just can't find anything that will stand up to Joy Young!

This is very puzzling to me. I can't seem to find a GOOD chinese restaurant in town. Usually for a town size like Huntsville/ Madison, you will have at least 3 GOOD chinese restaurants, one specialize in cantonese, one in madarin, and one in szechuan. Coming from LA/OC area where we enjoy the best of the best chinese food (yes, even better than NYC & San Fran chinatowns), this is really agonizing.

So far, I am afraid to report that the most authentic chinese restaurant we've been to in Huntsville/ Madison area is the P.F. Chang's

[Bamachic80]

Originally Posted by FCEddie

we tried a buffet near Wall-Triana and 72 for Xmas that was pretty good.

We ate there for the second time today with my visiting in-laws from Birmingham. It definitely has more variety and things I haven't seen on a buffet before. I would recommend it to others and I'm a PF Chang's person myself...LOL!!!!

[Bamachic80]

As far as German food, I've never lived anywhere where I've had access to German places, never been to Germany, and only tried German food since I've met my hubby. This being said, we like Ol Heidelberg's and I'm guess glad that we haven't tried Schnitzel Ranch yet. I heard it was a German fast food place. Where is Hildegard's?

[mm42]

Originally Posted by Bamachic80

Where is Hildegard's?

It's on Whitesburg drive a bit south of downtown. I have never eaten there, just driven by. I'm an Ol' Heidelberger myself.

Hildegard's German Cuisine - Homepage

[convextech]

What is the name of the buffet at Wall Triana and 72?

[Bamachic80]

Originally Posted by convextech

What is the name of the buffet at Wall Triana and 72?

It's called China Buffet I believe. It's just after the KFC, same side of the road before you get to Old Time Pottery.

[HB2HSV]

Originally Posted by Bamachic80

As far as German food, I've never lived anywhere where I've had access to German places, never been to Germany, and only tried German food since I've met my hubby. This being said, we like Ol Heidelberg's and I'm guess glad that we haven't tried Schnitzel Ranch yet. I heard it was a German fast food place. Where is Hildegard's?

Having went to college in Wisconsin (big german-heritage immigrants population), I consider myself a semi-expert on bratwurst and any other cooking involve beer Ol Heidelberg was good but I am STILL looking for a "WOW!".