For the first time in a long time (or possibly ever? I can’t remember), I’m posting about a restaurant we went to TONIGHT! (Though I imagine none of you are actually reading it this evening)  Anyway… a friend recently recommended a Chinese restaurant around the corner from us – China A Go Go.  The Husband tried it a handful of months ago while I was out of town and didn’t have the best experienced.  However, since it was their opening week and it was getting good reviews, we decided to give it a try tonight.

The restaurant is on the smaller side, meant mostly for take out, but even on a crowded night like tonight, there was enough room for everyone who wanted to dine-in.  There were 5 booths and 3 additional tables.  Upon walking in, you ordered at the counter and then when the food was ready, they would deliver it to the table (dish by dish).

A large menu was available on the wall to the right and take out menus were located at the register.

After telling them we would be dining in, they gave us plates, plasticware, fortune cookies, sauces, and small bowls for the soup the Husband ordered. Oh and those cracker things (which we tend not to eat, so I forgot them in the last sentence )

Out first came the potstickers.  They were larger than most Chinese restaurants we’ve been to and I enjoyed them.  They appeared to be steamed and then pan fried on one side (clearly the side showing in the picture).

Timing wasn’t going to well with the Husband’s order (I ordered the potstickers) so out next came my Chicken Chow Mein.  I am a big noodle person and was immediately drawn to the noodle menu.  It was a fine dish, but after a few bites, I wished I had ordered something else with some brown rice.  I imagine I’ll enjoy it as leftovers for lunch one day this week, though.

The Husband decided to order something new to him – Kung Pao Pork.  This is something that my dad loves so I encouraged him to order it when he suggested it.   He enjoyed it but doesn’t think he’ll order it again.  I liked the slight sweetness of it and look forward to having some as leftovers.

For those of you unfamiliar with Kung Pao dishes, you eat them in pancakes with some plum sauce.

Up last, the first thing we ordered, was the Won Ton Soup.  For $6, the Husband was hoping it would be good and/or large.  It turned out to be both.  We were thrown off at first about the amount of “stuff” in there, but I found it to really enhance the broth.  In addition to won tons, there was bok choy, pork, shrimp, and snow peas.

Overall, the food was good but we’re not sure it deserved the rave review our friend gave.  However, they were large portions for cheap and they have some great lunch specials – everything’s about $6 for lunch from 11am to 4pm.  We’re not sure if/when we’ll be back, but with how close it is to the house, it sure is convenient!

On the topic of Chinese, we are in the search for a good dim sum place… anyone have any recommendations?

P.S. This is our 400th post!