SCOOOOORE!
It is late in the afternoon and we are looking for lunch in the Windward area. We tend to have one "go to" restaurant on this side of town so we need to broaden our options. We both wanted Chinese food so we Yelped and discovered Yan's. As we entered close to 3pm, we immediately seated ourselves and were approached with menus and flatware. After looking over the menu, we decided to start with the vegetable spring rolls and ice cold water. We later added an order of mixed vegetables and chicken in a white sauce, (my choice) and spicy Singapore noodles with chicken.
The egg rolls came out piping hot and I loved the texture of the vegetables which were shredded and not mushy. They were perfectly seasoned without being salty or greasy.
Next, our plates arrived and the servings were ginormous!! We had planned to share plates which we did and I still had food prepared to go. My husband really liked his noodles because they were just as he ordered them, very spicy. The spice was a bit too much for me and I would not add the additional heat, but as I stated, this was my husband's choice. However, aside from the added heat, the noodles were perfectly seasoned and very flavorful. I will definitely be ordering them during my next visit.
I initially wanted to order my standard Moo Goo Gai Pan but the waiter suggested the Mixed Vegetables with Chicken for more vegetable content. It was the perfect choice as it contained all of my favorite vegetables and it was nicely seasoned. We really enjoyed our lunch here and this restaurant is definitely own our list of new options.
This review would not be complete without a special shout out to our delicious water and those super crispy fortune cookies. My husband laughs when I Yelp about the small things but I appreciate the details. The water was exceptional as it has that delicious Poland Spring taste that is unmatched. Since water is my beverage of choice, I always appreciate a very clean tasting glass of water in a nice tall glass.
The fortune cookies were made in Stone Mountain so they are local and not trucked in from the other side of the country. This might explain why they were very fresh and crisp and did not taste as if they were stored in a dingy basement or next to old oil.
Finally, I must tip my hat to our very young waiter who was everything that a waiter should be: polite, attentive, capable of eye contact and appropriate conversation, helpful and absolutely appreciated. I don't care for candied cherries but I adore nuts so he was the nuts in my favorite treat! Just perfection!
The restaurant was modern with a casual aesthetic. It is not too large so there is an intimacy that makes you feel comfortable and welcomed. I look forward to bringing the rest of the family in for a visit. Can't wait for the encore!
***Although it was later in the day when we arrived for lunch, our food was delivered fresh and hot.
***12/29/17 We returned a couple of days later to eat lunch and the food was just as good. We ate from the lunch menu which included entrees, soup and a traditional egg rolls. I simply don't care for traditional egg rolls because they are just too heavy so I simply remove the veggies and leave the shell. The General's Chicken was properly prepared with generous chunks of white chicken in a light batter and delicious sauce. My Pad Thai noodles with chicken were very good and of course I had to revisit those delicious spring rolls which again did not disappoint! We both selected the sweet and sour soup which was rich and flavorful, especially with the complimentary fried noodles.
***1/24/18 We have picked up orders twice and have been very pleased with our accurate orders and hot and delicious meals. I really love their Singapore noodles with chicken but I omit the powdered curry. I enjoy taking it home and adding loads of fresh vegetables such as broccoli, mixed peppers, spinach and basically anything!. The noodles are perfectly seasoned and the veggies are the perfect complement for a nicely balanced dish. read more