The best Chinese restaurant (Orlando, Memphis: home, mall, kitchen)

[Salantai]

I don't know exactly what nationality the food is at Ginger Bistro - some Thai and some Asian - but there is one on 210 in St. Johns as well. And it used to be wonderful but I think the owner is working at the one in PVB and this one has declined somewhat. Still a very nice place but the food isn't as incredible as it was. Hope he comes back here soon!

[mroth]

We tried this place last night. Was pretty good, even eating off the "Newcomer" menu. When they saw use we got the smaller, more "Americanized" menu. We will have to try the 'other' menu next time.

[PinoyDoc]

Originally Posted by mroth

We tried this place last night. Was pretty good, even eating off the "Newcomer" menu. When they saw use we got the smaller, more "Americanized" menu. We will have to try the 'other' menu next time.

What restaurant? What did you order?

[littlelou]

Newbie here and I have to say thanks for posting this,


Now I'm craving Chinese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mroth]

Originally Posted by PinoyDoc

What restaurant? What did you order?

Woops... Sorry, I was talking about Hong Kong Bistro.

[HIF]

I haven't seen Hong Kong Bistro's newcomer menu. I've been there twice for dim sum. What should I try next time?

A funny thing- we have asked for chop sticks both times and they seemed surprised. Never had that reaction anywhere else before...

[danny404]

Originally Posted by rtt

I've heard that Blue Bamboo on Southside Blvd. is good also. I'm with Erin. the chinese food down here really isn't that great. Same with Pizza.

Blue Bamboo has terrible food, and it is overpriced. That's not real Asian food. Don't go there.

[danny404]

[quote=PinoyDoc;1455313]

Originally Posted by HIF

....So glad you mentioned Hong Kong Bistro...quote]

MY PLEASURE!!! My goal is to make this resaturant succesful so that they stay in Jax forever!! By the way, we were also there that Sunday Sept 2. We also order to go. We tried their Peking duck ( crypically listed as "Peking Ducking" on their menu), it was fabulous!! They have an extensive menu, and will also entertain special requests for Cantonese dishes that are not on the menu. Try their seafood in the dried noodle nest. I already have a tip from the wait staff... they tell me to try their chow fun noodles next time. I don't know what that is but based on their past recommendations I will surely order it next time.

Being from a big city and a major FOB, Hong Kong Bistro is pretty good, considering we are in Jacksonville. Seriously, the only other place that you can find decent Chinese in Jax is PF, and that's pretty sad. As for Jackie Lee's Chinese Bistro, do not go there, that place is worst than take out. You are better off going across the street to the Wok House; they have better food than Jackie Lee.

[HIF]

I think we need a CD meetup at Hong Kong Bistro next weekend....they have a couple of big round tables- dim sum- a newcomer menu... white rice for Karla! What's everyone doing next Saturday?

BTW, what's a FOB?!

[shigwamei]

As for someone who is an ABC and originally from New York, Hong Kong Bistro has pretty good dim sum! It is a bit expensive but what can you expect when there is only one dim sum place around. We were there the past two weekends because my husband has been craving it lately. They also have good Seafood pan fried noodles, or uhhhh "seafood in the dried noodle nest" as someone else mentioned. I only know how to say it in Mandarin. No clue of the official English translation.

As for FOB = Fresh off the Boat
ABC = American Born Chinese.