Hakka Advice (as stated by Tanya G.):
Advice No. 1: If someone claims that Hakka food is just Indian/Chinese fusion, ignore everything they have to say thereafter because they are either uninformed, stupid, or lacking taste buds. Authentic Hakka food is made by Hakka Han people (Chinese people who migrated to other places, including India).
Advice No. 2: If the owners/proprietors of a Hakka restaurant are Chinese, and they happen to have a slight/strong Indian accent, this is a good sign that the food will be delicious. Refer to Advice No. 1 to understand the relevance.
Advice No. 3: If the owners/proprietors of a Hakka restaurant are Indian, this means that they're most likely trying to get in on the Hakka food scene, and what you're actually eating is Indian-Chinese fusion or their attempt at Hakka food. More than likely, it'll be crap. Refer to Advice No. 1 to understand the relevance.
Advice No. 4: Have cash on hand. Many places will take debit cards, but most Asians prefer to deal with cash, so simplify your life, and theirs.
Chilli Chicken House (CCH) is so legit that my mouth is watering right now thinking about the meals that I've had. It's been 24 hours since my last CCH experience, and already it seems too long. The fact that this place is now 1200+ miles (1900+ km for you Canucks) away is only adding to my depressed state of mind.
Their lunch special is $5.75, and includes an entrée, rice (or fried rice/noodles for a little extra), and a spring roll. The spring roll is nothing special, but it goes well enough with everything else. I have now tried the Manchurian Chicken, Chili Chicken, Manchurian Fish, Szechuan Fish, Shrimp Pakora, and Fish Pakora. Everything. Is. Delicious. Obviously, it's not the healthiest fare, and I suppose if you want it to be slightly healthier, you could ask that the entrée be made dry instead of with sauce, but sauce is the magic yo.
If there is one thing that you must absolutely have though, it's the Shrimp Pakora. They are amazeballs. No seriously, they're actually balls filled with amaze. Top it off with a little bit of that garlicky/gingery hot sauce they have on the table and it's just... ::pantomimes head exploding::
Service is amazing. Frequent checks by all staff, smiles all around, and even after the meal was paid for, the water glasses kept getting filled. Well done sir(s). Well done. I'm going to say that if you don't like this place, you're probably a terrible person. read more