We are loyal TS Ma, Montclair, fans and rarely go anywhere else other than to places in NY. Well last night there was a 20 minute wait for a table at TS Ma. We were hungry so decided to go over Bradford Hill to a place I have wanted to try for years, Chengu 1 in Cedar Grove.
Many foodie friends have told me how good the food is there. It is true what most reviewers say it does not look like much from the outside but inside it is pleasant enough. Rather casual with some kids wandering about. There were many chinese diners which is always a good sign.
We loved our meal and will be back. But next time with a group so we can taste a lot more dishes.
I always wondered what Chengdu meant since there are so many restaurants named that. Chengdu 46, Cheng Du 23...
We did have some delicious taro pancakes and lamb dumplings as our appetizer and a grilled eggplant stuffed with shrimp in brown sauce and baby bok choy with smoothie mushrooms.
This food is the real thing, very authentic. But watch the spice designations on the menu. Two peppers means very very hot.
With dinner we enjoyed a very nice Weingut St. Urbans-Hof Riesling Qba 2009. This wine goes so well with asian food.
Wine Spectator
The estate Riesling QbA Mosel is a step up, a round, fleshy white with orange and herbal tones, a chalky minerality and a long citrus finish. It was chaptalized lightly to add body, the goal being to express the full range of Riesling flavors that reflect the regional profile of the grape. Score: 90. 2010.
Oh by the way, Chengdu is a city located in southwest People's Republic of China, is the capital of Sichuan province and a sub-provincial city.
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The place is great and the meals look delicious. I hope I can visit this place, together with my family. Thank you for sharing this.
Posted by: restaurant software | 10/14/2011 at 04:15