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From: elsie@tfs.com (Elsie Wu)
Subject: Re: Favorite Chinese Restaurant in Bay Area (& DIM SUM)
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Date: Thu, 26 May 1994 20:59:03 GMT
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Here are some restaurants that are highly rated among my Chinese friends 
and relatives.  I have eaten at and enjoyed all three.  The first two 
are in East Bay; the third is in SF.

 1.  Peking Eastern House Restaurant, (408)263-2228
     269 West Calaveras Blvd (also known as Hwy 237)
     Milpitas

     They serve what the Chinese refer to as "Northern food" (which is
     famous for hand-made noodles and buns).  If you like noodles,
     you can order any of their soup noodle dishes.  You can't go wrong.

     It costs approximately $8 per person for lunch, $10 for dinner, 
     depending on what you order.

 2.  China Chili Restaurant, (510)791-1688
     39116 State Street (in Town Fair Center)
     Fremont 

     I would call this a Seschwan (sp?) restaurant.  They have a good
     selection of spicy food.  One of my favorites at China Chili is
     the "Jai Bin."  I am not sure if it's on their English menu, but
     the name means "Grab Pancake."  Chinese eat it like Americans eat
     dinner rolls.  In addition to whatever entree and rice/noodle you 
     order, one serving of "Grab Pancake" is enough for 4.  Yes, you 
     are supposed to use your hands.  I think this is only available on 
     weekdays for dinner. 

     It costs approximately $7 per person for lunch, $10 for dinner, 
     depending on what you order.

 3.  Chun Kang Vegetarian Restaurant (415)928-2178 
     608 Geary Street
     SF

     This is perfect for those who want to try something different.  This 
     is 100% vegan.  It's my favorite Chinese vegetarian restaurant in 
     Bay Area.

     They have a good selection of appetizers and entrees.  About 80% of 
     their food is Chinese; rest include Malaysian and Indian.  For 
     appetizer, the Assorted Five Flavors Plate (#1) is a must try.  For 
     entrees, Treasure Tofu (#64), Seaweed Bean Rolls with Ginger (#61), 
     and Snow Peas with Tomato (#42) are very good.  You should try their 
     brown rice if you never had brown rice before.

     For dessert, try their (r)ice cream sundae.  It's the vegan version 
     of ice cream, made with rice instead of eggs and milk.  We were really 
     impressed by how much it tasted like real ice cream.  If you prefer 
     hot dessert, I recommend the "peanut paste soup."  It's not too sweet 
     as is usually the case in Chinese restaurants.  I am not sure if it's 
     on the menu, but you can always request for it by name.

     Price is approximately $8 per person for dinner.  Last time 5 of us
     went, ordered 4 entrees, 1 noodle dish, 1 appetizer, plus two bowls
     of brown rice.  It costed $40.  

Enjoy.

                                              -- Elsie Wu