I am always excited when I find a new brochure from a
restaurant thrown over our gate or hanging on the door of our entrance. Usually
we only use them for ordering delivery, this was the first time I had ventured
to the actual restaurant. The menu grabbed my attention directly and after a
bit of convincing I dragged my usual companion with me the very next day to try it out.
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ChopSuey is located conveniently in Jumeirah Beach
Plaza on the ground floor where Itzza Pizza used to be. It provides California-style Chinese dishes that are made from fresh ingredients and do not include any MSG. It's interior is more
spacious than one would assume. The design is quite playful, with a large
colorful mural covering the main wall, adding life to the space. Moreover,
crates are suspended from the open ceiling making me feel like I am in the
middle of a game of Crash Bandicoot.
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We were
the only one's at the restaurant, but I wasn't surprised since it is fairly new and it was a weekday. Looking at the menu it is filled with variety, there is
something for everyone. While my friend was updating me with her news my eyes
kept on darting to the dim sum options and my mind drifted to a beautiful
paradise filled with buns and dumplings. Noticing that I was not even listening
she suggested we order so she could have my undivided attention. I happily
agreed.
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| Crystal Prawn Dumplings |
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| BBQ Chicken Buns |
We
ordered a plate of Crystal Prawn Dumplings, BBQ Chicken Buns, Crispy Lemon
Chicken, Wok-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Oyster Sauce and Wok-Fried Singapore
Egg Noodles with Chicken. The Crystal Prawn Dumplings were delicious, soft and tender
with a whole lot of prawn. The BBQ Chicken Buns melted in our mouth and were an
explosion of flavor. The Crispy Lemon Chicken was the hero of the night with
its tangy sauce. Although my date was full she just could not stop
eating from this dish until there was none left. The Wok-Friend Beef and Broccoli with
Oyster Sauce was our least favorite dish and remained untouched. Finally, the Wok-Fried Singapore Egg Noodles with Chicken
was another winner, the dish as a whole
had a nice combination of flavors.
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| Wok-Fried Singapore Egg Noodles with Chicken |
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| Wok-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Oyster Sauce |
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| Crispy Lemon Chicken |
Their
staff is very friendly and always eager to assist. Their plating comes in colored
glass bowls which I think is a very nice touch because it complements and
highlights their food. I could not get their buns and dumplings out of my mind
so I recently ordered delivery, the food arrived nice and hot and tasted as
good as I remembered. Give this restaurant a shot, either by visiting it or by
ordering delivery, I don't think you will be disappointed, I wasn't.
