Chinese restaurant list. Lots of other people must feel the same because it's been in the same
spot on Indian School for 25 years, run, I think, by the same family. Unlike any other Chinese
restaurant I've been in, regular customers are given hugs and kisses by the staff and newer
customers are warmly greeted.
While the menu itself contains few surprises, the food does. Our twice-cooked pork didn't
contain the usual thinly sliced BBQ pork used over and over in so many dishes. Instead, this
pork had been specially cooked (and was much thicker and of a different texture) in a spicy hot
sauce that was more complex and flavorful than we're normally served. It was addictive. The roast duck was on a par with most, but the accompanying sauce was fabulous. Rather than the thin soy based dipping sauce, this was nice and thick (I realize that is easily accomplished, but
nobody thinks to do it) and again, was beautifully spiced.
Both times we've been there, we've been treated to a little dessert. This time it was a macaroon.
While nothing special, it's a nice gesture and part of the really excellent service. The prices are
slightly lower than the average and the food way above. No wonder it's our favorite!
China Village
2710 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix 602-956-9840
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