Previously, I shared a photo of a wonton restaurant in Zhaoqing with a logo very similar to the McDonald's Golden Arches. The next day I happened to pass by yet again. I also happened to be hungry this time. So I took the opportunity to have dinner there.
After sitting down at a table, I noticed the M8 logo appeared in a number of locations, including signs featuring one of their ice drinks.
As indicated by their menu, in addition to wontons they offer a variety of other items, most common Cantonese fare.
The choice for me was easy. For 8 yuan (about US $1.25) I ordered a medium-sized bowl of the item featured in the name on their storefront sign — langhe wontons (塱鹤云吞).
The wantons are named after Langhe village in Zhaoqing (reference in Chinese). Some other restaurants I have passed in Zhaoqing similarly feature "langhe wontons" in their names.
I also ordered a plate of Chinese broccoli, but they were out. So for 7 yuan I had the usual choi sum — much healthier than the Big Mac I had earlier suggested pairing with the wontons.
In short, the wontons were better than I expected. They are a smaller type of wonton which I have found at some places not to be especially flavorful. But these were tasty. The choi sum was a little overcooked for my tastes, not uncommon, but for 7 yuan I was still pleased.
And just to make sure . . . I asked the high school boy who took my money while the woman who had taken my order was back in the kitchen about the eatery's name. He said "M8" and also said this was their only location.
If I were living in Zhaoqing, I could definitely see myself returning. For comparison, I would also be curious to try some of the other restaurants in Zhaoqing which similarly feature langhe wontons.
But none of them will have the golden M8.
After sitting down at a table, I noticed the M8 logo appeared in a number of locations, including signs featuring one of their ice drinks.
As indicated by their menu, in addition to wontons they offer a variety of other items, most common Cantonese fare.
The choice for me was easy. For 8 yuan (about US $1.25) I ordered a medium-sized bowl of the item featured in the name on their storefront sign — langhe wontons (塱鹤云吞).
The wantons are named after Langhe village in Zhaoqing (reference in Chinese). Some other restaurants I have passed in Zhaoqing similarly feature "langhe wontons" in their names.
I also ordered a plate of Chinese broccoli, but they were out. So for 7 yuan I had the usual choi sum — much healthier than the Big Mac I had earlier suggested pairing with the wontons.
In short, the wontons were better than I expected. They are a smaller type of wonton which I have found at some places not to be especially flavorful. But these were tasty. The choi sum was a little overcooked for my tastes, not uncommon, but for 7 yuan I was still pleased.
And just to make sure . . . I asked the high school boy who took my money while the woman who had taken my order was back in the kitchen about the eatery's name. He said "M8" and also said this was their only location.
If I were living in Zhaoqing, I could definitely see myself returning. For comparison, I would also be curious to try some of the other restaurants in Zhaoqing which similarly feature langhe wontons.
But none of them will have the golden M8.
So, for a little less than $2.38, you got a nice sized bowl of some good looking wontons in what looks like a chicken or fish broth, and a plate of some nice looking veggies that look to be seasoned in a soy-based sauce? Not a bad deal at all. Also, even though they are a bit overcooked, the choi sum doesn't look like they are completely mush, unlike most veggies at American restaurants.
ReplyDeleteI'm not 100% sure, but I believe it was a light chicken broth. Yes, fortunately the choi sum was far from mush and still had a bit of crunch to it.
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