FVT Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 My father-in-law is visiting from Minnesota. He loves Chinese food so I would like to take him to a really good restaurant (food + decor). His tastes are decidedly American-Chinese, so all I want is someplace that uses superb, fresh ingredients and can expertly execute standard dishes like orange beef, dumplings, etc. For comparative purposes -- I have tried Mark's Duck House but would like to find some place a little better. We live in Virginia so a bonus if the restaurant is in VA, but for the right restaurant we are willing to drive a bit of distance. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 My father-in-law is visiting from Minnesota. He loves Chinese food so I would like to take him to a really good restaurant (food + decor). His tastes are decidedly American-Chinese, so all I want is someplace that uses superb, fresh ingredients and can expertly execute standard dishes like orange beef, dumplings, etc. For comparative purposes -- I have tried Mark's Duck House but would like to find some place a little better. We live in Virginia so a bonus if the restaurant is in VA, but for the right restaurant we are willing to drive a bit of distance. Thanks in advance! Hong Kong Palace, and it's hiking distance from Mark's. Tell Melony you want things toned down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 What about Oriental Gourmet? It's in Arlington in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center on Lee Highway. Thread here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Not entirely sure if you want American-Chinese or authentic Chinese. Peking Gourmet is kind of in between. Hong Kong Palace is authentic Sichuan, Miu Kee is authentic Cantonese. Jasmine Garden is another place that's both http://jasminegarden.biz/ Nice decor too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Don't know where in Virginia you're looking, but if it's the traditional Americanized Chinese cuisine that has sustained America for a century, I have two winners for you. Asian Grill in Springfield and House of Dynasty near Hayfield High School on Telegraph Rd. in Alexandria. These are the places that define Americanized Chinese food, and they are pretty gosh-darned good. Ho's Dynasty in Burke, owned by the cousin of the guy who owns Asian Grill, is a close runner-up in this category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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