LawrenceChee Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Brought the parents there for their "last supper " in Chiang Mai and again this branch just off the highway same direction as driving towards Big C Extra / Index never disappoints I rate this place as the best Chinese in CM with the Fujian coming a close second for cooked food. Dim sum Fujian is unbeatable in CM for now. Parking ample space for cars and tour buses and the restaurant is well seperated between the walk-ins and the tour groups which will please those who do not want to see the noisier groups. The decor is contemporary Chinese and pleasing to the eye and very clean. Great to impress the missus or business partners in CM For the food, this restaurant is specializing in Teochew cuisine and the parents loved it (dad cooks professionally for years and can endorse this place as very good - which is a high rating from him) We had the following - Chye Sim with roasted pork Great crispy pork and vegetables cooked right - Tofu steamed with salted fish and minced pork - a staple dish and this was done just with the right amt of saltiness on the pork - Snow peas with prawns ; great size shrimps and the American guest we hosted said this was the best he tasted and he likes snow peas - Fried Crab Rolls another staple Teochew dish and this was very good - Steamed Grouper which for most Cantonese chinese is the make / break dish, this one got great marks for the freshness , right soy sauce and the right "bite" on sweet steamed fish meat Total including tea, water and rice came up to 1100 baht an outstanding value considering the size of the fish and the freshness which would have cost tripled in a restaurant in Singapore and Hong Kong ! Enjoy ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
market trader Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Well Lawrence I will be going there within the next 2 or 3 days..My only question and a little bit of concern. You mention 1100 bahts for 4 people..Which I find very reasonable. My concern has to be the grouper. Unless you were served 5 cm sized portions I doubt the the fish was actually grouper as stated on the menu. Grouper is now becoming a very expensive fish to buy. On my last visit to Florida about this time last year many restaurants had been cited for selling fish as grouper which in fact was something else. If I may continue on the subject of fish. Just last week I read in a Canadian newspaper that 30% of fish sold in supermarkets in the USA and Canada were not the species that they were supposed to be. That aside I am looking forward to going to the restaurant this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hahahah I was surprised too at the cost of the fish On the menu it says like a typical chinese restauant by weight and I figured it will be in the range of 800-1500 baht for the fish alone. But when it came ja it was a grouper maybe a cheaper cousin but it is :-) Maybe thanks to the hoards of tour groups upstairs which was packed ...they got a bulk discount :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
market trader Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Were the hoards of tour groups upstairs Chinese by chance? If they were they certainly would not be like me if I were Chinese. If I were Chinese visiting Thailand I would be looking for great restaurants serving Thai food. Not Chinese food which I would be able to obtain daily at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Unfortunately yes. It's more a tour gimmick as I was explaining to my American guest tonight For a Chinese client, on newspapers tour advertisements you have to basically highlight 3 areas to justify a higher rate or highlight value - Tours or places of interest to visit - Shopping options / local specialities - Any special restaurants / food JTH is now the biggest seating Chinese restaurant in town with the ambience and ability to serve up quick food to the tour groups so they have the advantage of the business volume For the rest of us walk in we are seated on the lower levels and not affected at all so you can enjoy the night away and enjoy the excellent value for the food served 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryBird Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 The best and only good Chinese restaurant in CM is by far the one on Nimman. will come back later with the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemanRus Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) I like the old outlet on SriDonchai Rd. Prefer the non airconditioned area cos if you dawdle the food cools a little too quickly in airconditioning. And the elderly auntie, wife of the founder, wanders around making sure you don't order too much!! And I concur Lawrence, great Teochew grub. Edited February 27, 2013 by LemanRus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 The best and only good Chinese restaurant in CM is by far the one on Nimman. will come back later with the name. I tend not to visit anywhere with Phu Ping in the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterisbetter Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I like the old outlet on SriDonchai Rd. Prefer the non airconditioned area cos if you dawdle the food cools a little too quickly in airconditioning. And the elderly auntie, wife of the founder, wanders around making sure you don't order too much!! And I concur Lawrence, great Teochew grub. I never knew what kind of food it was, but this restaurant has always been my favorite. I have never tried the 2nd branch that Lawrence reviewed. Has Lawrence ever been to the Sridonchai branch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Have not been that branch as yet as this one is closer to home in hang dong. Be sure to visit there for a comparison if I am in the night bazaar area This food here is great and Im looking forward to Larrybird's recommendation for comparison in Nimman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasseru Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I am very interested to try the restaurant you review here, Lawrence. Have you ever been to Yangzi Jiang, on Nimmanhaemin Soi 5. I like it very much and, in fact, it is the only Chinese restaurant that I know in Chiangmai that I like. Is it by any chance the one to which you were referring, LarryBird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thanks for the post. I'm surprised that you rated Jia Tong Heng so high. I never like Jia Tong Heng as they use fish sauce and I though they are Thai- Chinese style kind of cheap imitation of real Chinese food. Then again I'm not Chinese and I know nothing regarding Teochew cuisine or the different between Teochew and other Chinese regional dishes. I think your comment mean a lot particularly regarding your dad's if he endorse it now I think I will learn to like Jia Tong Heng! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 They have the best Peking duck and pork pastry thing but don't order siew long bao. I am very interested to try the restaurant you review here, Lawrence. Have you ever been to Yangzi Jiang, on Nimmanhaemin Soi 5. I like it very much and, in fact, it is the only Chinese restaurant that I know in Chiangmai that I like. Is it by any chance the one to which you were referring, LarryBird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Xiao Long Bao is actually a Shanghai speciality and I know it has kinda of slipped into dim sum restaurants now due to its popularity ... The best ones are made with pork broth that is slowed cooked although not many do that in the days of quick service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Aristide - most Chinese restaurants with such a big menu worldwide is a hit/ miss and not all items are good :-( unfortunately as the exec chef an only control so many elements on the kitchen That is why over the years , I have narrowed down the range that I like and will order the same depending on the chefs speciality. Southern food is still my favorite and the steamed dishes are naturally healthy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 The pork pastry thing is char siew sow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasseru Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 They have the best Peking duck and pork pastry thing but don't order siew long bao. I am very interested to try the restaurant you review here, Lawrence. Have you ever been to Yangzi Jiang, on Nimmanhaemin Soi 5. I like it very much and, in fact, it is the only Chinese restaurant that I know in Chiangmai that I like. Is it by any chance the one to which you were referring, LarryBird? In fact, I go there almost always at lunch time, when I have their dim sum, which is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasseru Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Is the Jia Tong Heng Restaurant where you ate, Lawrence, a branch of the original restaurant on Sridonchai Road? If so, I wonder how they compare. In my experience, the one on Sridonchai Road is alright, but not all that good. Again in my experience, Yangzi Jiang in Nimmanhaemin is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 They are the same to me! I always go to Yanzi Jiang and Fujian for real dim sum. I hope you tried Mei Jiang in moo baan Chiang Mai Land also, no dim sum but same great food as Yanzi Jiang Is the Jia Tong Heng Restaurant where you ate, Lawrence, a branch of the original restaurant on Sridonchai Road? If so, I wonder how they compare. In my experience, the one on Sridonchai Road is alright, but not all that good. Again in my experience, Yangzi Jiang in Nimmanhaemin is much better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemanRus Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 The pork pastry thing is char siew sow Char siew pau? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) I think so. I can't find pie like this in other good Chinese places in the country actually I just had them in the other day and took the photo for a friend.. The pork pastry thing is char siew sow Char siew pau? Edited February 27, 2013 by ARISTIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Nope :-) this is char siew sow :-) trust me kkkk I know these stuff and boy they are tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 I like Mei Jiang @ Chiang Mai Land for the noodles :-) will do a full review the next time Fujian - Dim Sum is the best in town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasseru Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I . . . will do a full review the next time Fujian - Dim Sum is the best in town I ask again, Lawrence, have you ever been to Yanzi Jiang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Not yet flying to Manila now to eat some fried chicken @ JollyBee Will come back in a few days to try that :-) thanks for the recommendation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfc Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Haven't found a place that I prefer for Dim Sum or Chinese meals than Fujian yet but perhaps it is just due to individual taste. Yanzi Jiang really wasn't to my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasseru Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Haven't found a place that I prefer for Dim Sum or Chinese meals than Fujian yet but perhaps it is just due to individual taste. Yanzi Jiang really wasn't to my taste. You've got me excited about trying Fujian, to where I have never been! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfc Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Haven't found a place that I prefer for Dim Sum or Chinese meals than Fujian yet but perhaps it is just due to individual taste. Yanzi Jiang really wasn't to my taste. You've got me excited about trying Fujian, to where I have never been! It's my favorite Chinese/Dim Sum in Chiang Mai though I gotta say that if you've been to Hong Kong you've got to kind of put that out of your mind. I don't think I've ever had any Dim Sum anywhere else that matches Hong Kong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choonpon Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Went to jia tong heng (the one near The Chedi) during Loy Kratong festival last year. Food was average, a couple dishes were below par and left untouched. Service is ok. In CM this is the best chinese restaurant, sadly to know. Hope there will be better competition in the near future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Will probably organize a trip to Fujian next week for those who want to try it and be happy to explain some of the dishes (history and mix) and Cantonese cuisine intro Won't be lecture style ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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