Vegetarian Chinese food

My copy of the Sizzling Empire Lucky Jade Wok Garden menu fell between the sofa cushions and I had forgotten about it.  Luckily I needed some cash before payday and I found the menu again while I was fishing for spare change.  I continue to be amazed.

Chef’s Selection Number 5.  GIFT OF NANLING WIND.  Snow pea, fava bean, onion, leek, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and sliced wood ear mushrooms cooked tender quickly to preserve natural vitality.  Served with flavorful brown yeast and garlic sauce on whole wheat rice.  A memorable meal.  $10.50.

With all the meat they serve in the other dishes so far, it’s nice to see a vegetarian option.  

Click the 'chinese menu' label below to read the rest of the menu I've reviewed thus far.

Awful Offal

There’s some Rhode Island-based punning going on in the Sizzling Empire Lucky Jade Wok Garden Menu.  The copywriter/translator who spun the descriptions obviously spent some time at Newport Creamery and couldn’t resist touch of wordplay, despite the lack of irony or even self-awareness found elsewhere in his/her work. 

Some people think the Chinese eat every part of the animal except the breath.  That’s not true.  Some choice parts are saved for their medicinal value.  As for the rest, many of those have euphemistic English names.

Chef’s Selection Number 4.  SHUI MEI AWFUL AWFUL.  Large, balanced portion of sweetbreads, chitterlings, tripe and chicken giblets tossed with oyster sauce, ginger and scallions.  Served on rice vermicelli noodles and garnished with crispy fried pork rind.  $12.35.

To accompany this meal, management recommends Appetizer A5: PORK BLOOD SOUP WITH DUMPLINGS.  $3.50.  Twenty-five cents savings when ordered with Shui Mei Awful Awful.

Cheeseburger stir-fry

Sizzling Empire Lucky Jade Wok Garden's chef has really outdone himself working up unique dishes to appeal to the typical American palette, gourmets and adventurous eaters.  He seems to be using basic Chinese culinary methods and kitchen utensils with a brash combination of ingredients.

Chef's Selection Number 3.  CHEESEBURGER STIR-FRY.  100% USDA lean ground beef fried with a judicious mixture of lettuce, tomato, white onion, and slices of both kosher dill and bread and butter cucumber in a "special sauce."  Topped with additional shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese.  Served on crispy sesame noodles.  $10.95.

I usually head to Chinatown when I have a hankering for food from the Celestial Empire, but since Sizzling Empire Lucky Jade Wok Garden promises delivery, I might just give them a call.  I only eat Chinese food once or twice a year, so it may take me awhile to finish reading the menu and finally pick up the phone.

Sizzling Empire Lucky Jade Wok Garden

Chef's suggestion Number 2 from the Sizzling Empire Lucky Jade Wok Garden menu that was left tucked in my front door.  They deliver.  If you live within their zone, keep an eye on your doorknob for your copy of their latest menu.

OUTBACK TREAT SOUTHERN PLATTER.  Grilled, BBQ jumbo prawns with tenderloin kangaroo cutlet, kiwi slices, and macadamia nuts quick sauteed in sweet cherry and Vegemite sauce.  A tomato sauce dollop floats atop the side box of white rice that accompanies this dish.  Many Australians say, "It's Boston's Bush tucker!"  Not for delivery, eat in only.    $17.95.  **** Four stars on Yelp.        

Sizzling Empire Lucky Jade Wok Garden

A new Chinese take out place has opened near my house.  It’s called Sizzling Empire Lucky Jade Wok Garden.  They left a menu in my door.


Chef’s Selection Number 1.  SHANGXI BUTCHER’S GIFT.  Tender beef, roast pork, select chicken, succulent duck, crisp bacon, turkey breast, and slowly roasted gyro meat sauteed in chef’s special dark brown gravy served on a bed of goat fried rice.  $15.95.