homer_simpson
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Yeah it's bao. I think the villagers call it "Maun Tao"?
Best Peking Duck in Irivne? Sam Woo gets my nod...
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If I ever get into a Hunger Games or Zombiepocalypse scenario, I will be surviving off the ducks in Woodbridge lakes and drinking the contaminated lake water.
Traditional Peking duck is served with a "flat" bread, like the green onion pancake type. The "Bao" is found in Cantonese restaurants?
Maun Tao I believe is Northern Chinese and usually eaten in place of rice. It is not paired with Peking duck. It is a very dense bread and is usually steamed (heavy yeast?) or fried and dipped in sugar. "Bao" is usually a lighter consistency and is used to envelop a meaty or sweet stuffing. Maun Tao is just bread (just think rice substitute). I think in the old days flour is cheaper and easier to grow in Northern china.
Ahh, now I know the difference
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irvinehomeowner said:
If I ever get into a Hunger Games or Zombiepocalypse scenario, I will be surviving off the ducks in Woodbridge lakes and drinking the contaminated lake water.
Traditional Peking duck is served with a "flat" bread, like the green onion pancake type. The "Bao" is found in Cantonese restaurants?
ps99472
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homer_simpson said:
Maun Tao I believe is Northern Chinese and usually eaten in place of rice. It is not paired with Peking duck. It is a very dense bread and is usually steamed (heavy yeast?) or fried and dipped in sugar. "Bao" is usually a lighter consistency and is used to envelop a meaty or sweet stuffing. Maun Tao is just bread (just think rice substitute). I think in the old days flour is cheaper and easier to grow in Northern china.
homer_simpson
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ps9 said:
Ahh, now I know the difference
irvinehomeshopper
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Main Tao is what ancient swordsman packed in his shoulder bag for his long journey to seek revenge for his murdered family.
homer_simpson
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I remember watching the old Chinese movies and they would normally stop at a little remote restaurant and order Maun Tao with Beer.
irvinehomeshopper
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Yes I remember the single arm swordsman threw the tea cup across the roadside cafe patrons and slashed their throat in a serie.
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Duck Bone Soup, not bad, tasty, lots of peppery flavor
3 cup chicken, also not bad but a bit expensive, this is Taiwanese night market food
Gindara, miso black cod, Japanese food in a Chinese restaurant?
Truffle infused lobster, tasty but lobster was skinny, must've been starving in the tank, $22 a pound is a scam for so little meat
The signature Peking duck, tastes different then other places. Skin is ok, could use more crisp, meat was actually a bit bland. The wrapper is just some mu shu pork skin, nothing special. Shredded scallions and cucumbers are sides along with corn flakes (huh?), minced garlic, and sugar. Asking for more wrapper is $6 more, considering the duck is $40, they should give free refills on wrappers.
Bill came out to $200 for the above, not the best value in my opinion.
I still like Sam Woo the best, even if it's not authentic, it's the "Peking" duck I'm used too. At least the meat has more flavor. And love biting into the drumstick with the crisp skin and melted fat..
Duck Bone Soup, not bad, tasty, lots of peppery flavor
3 cup chicken, also not bad but a bit expensive, this is Taiwanese night market food
Gindara, miso black cod, Japanese food in a Chinese restaurant?
Truffle infused lobster, tasty but lobster was skinny, must've been starving in the tank, $22 a pound is a scam for so little meat
The signature Peking duck, tastes different then other places. Skin is ok, could use more crisp, meat was actually a bit bland. The wrapper is just some mu shu pork skin, nothing special. Shredded scallions and cucumbers are sides along with corn flakes (huh?), minced garlic, and sugar. Asking for more wrapper is $6 more, considering the duck is $40, they should give free refills on wrappers.
Bill came out to $200 for the above, not the best value in my opinion.
I still like Sam Woo the best, even if it's not authentic, it's the "Peking" duck I'm used too. At least the meat has more flavor. And love biting into the drumstick with the crisp skin and melted fat..
irvinehomeshopper
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I notice that lately the restaurants along Atlantic south of Garvey have an Irvine Ranch mindset. Your 3 pound lobster was a huge rip-off. For $200 you could have had a Shark Fin feast else where.