Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<At Nine Dragons the Dim Sum was like San Francisco, and the Kung Bao Chicken was like Hong Kong. My MIL's Sweet and Sour was very good, and Sarah's Honey Sesame Chicken was excellent.>> Okay, here's a beef (or pork, chicken or duck) I have with some white folks. Chinese food is meant to be eaten family style. If you have four people, by all means order four dishes. Preferrably one of each beef, pork, chicken, duck, fish, or whatever. I have seen some people (not you Dave... sounds like you guys did it right) order multiples of the same dish. No, no, NO! Everything should be in the middle of the table, with everyone getting a little of each flavor! So, in review, if you have say, three in your party, do not get three General Tso's Chicken, or even three different chicken dishes! Order a variety! End of Rant! :ant, pant::
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<At Nine Dragons the Dim Sum was like San Francisco, and the Kung Bao Chicken was like Hong Kong. My MIL's Sweet and Sour was very good, and Sarah's Honey Sesame Chicken was excellent.>> Okay, here's a beef (or pork, chicken or duck) I have with some white folks. Chinese food is meant to be eaten family style. If you have four people, by all means order four dishes. Preferrably one of each beef, pork, chicken, duck, fish, or whatever. I have seen some people (not you Dave... sounds like you guys did it right) order multiples of the same dish. No, no, NO! Everything should be in the middle of the table, with everyone getting a little of each flavor! So, in review, if you have say, three in your party, do not get three General Tso's Chicken, or even three different chicken dishes! Order a variety! End of Rant! :ant, pant::
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<At Nine Dragons the Dim Sum was like San Francisco, and the Kung Bao Chicken was like Hong Kong. My MIL's Sweet and Sour was very good, and Sarah's Honey Sesame Chicken was excellent.>> Okay, here's a beef (or pork, chicken or duck) I have with some white folks. Chinese food is meant to be eaten family style. If you have four people, by all means order four dishes. Preferrably one of each beef, pork, chicken, duck, fish, or whatever. I have seen some people (not you Dave... sounds like you guys did it right) order multiples of the same dish. No, no, NO! Everything should be in the middle of the table, with everyone getting a little of each flavor! So, in review, if you have say, three in your party, do not get three General Tso's Chicken, or even three different chicken dishes! Order a variety! End of Rant! :ant, pant::
Originally Posted By Labuda Wow, Russ... MASSIVE rant there! lololol Three times bigger than I expected.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<So, Trippy... I'll take your input quite seriously here.... should I ditch Kona Café for The Grand Floridian Grill or for Restaurant Marrakesh?>> Oh dear... putting me on the spot here! This is a tough one because it is an unusual cuisine that some don't care for. My brother refers to the food there (very unfairly) as camel dung. If you are up for something a little different, the food at Marrakesh is some of the best prepared and most authentic food served at Epcot. The flavors are not all that "out there", but many Americans would have little experience with it. It's not like Asian food where most Americans have experienced Chinese and the flavors of Japanese or Vietnamese food are not radically different. Moroccan food would be similar to Afghan or Lebanese food, and somewhat like Greek food. If you feel adventurous, give it a try. I would certainly trade my Kona reservations for the Marrakesh. I can't really say if it would be a good idea for you unless I knew a little more about your taste in cuisine.
Originally Posted By Labuda I'm willing to try almost everything that's not fish, and I've eaten at the Tangierine Café before and really ejoyed it, soooo I think I shall dine @ Marrakesh! Now let's see how many times I listen to "Marrakesh Express" while counting down to the trip. hehe
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo "Chinese food is meant to be eaten family style. If you have four people, by all means order four dishes. Preferrably one of each beef, pork, chicken, duck, fish, or whatever. I have seen some people (not you Dave... sounds like you guys did it right) order multiples of the same dish. No, no, NO! Everything should be in the middle of the table, with everyone getting a little of each flavor!" Exactly what Sarah, the kids and I did - but my MIL gave us dirty looks when we asked for some of her's. She is so like the people you refer to (another thing that really gets onmy nerves about her!!!)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Marrakesh was a mixed bag for us Ann. We had the dining plan and opted for the Chef's sampler. The service, entertainment and atmosphere were excellent. The mint ice tea is to die for. We had: Starter - beef bawat rolls (awesome - think a spring roll type pastry with mince beef and cinnamon) with a chick pea soup (normally not a fan of chick peas, but this was delicious). Entree - really mixed - lamb shank (not really a big lamb fan personally, but Sarah who is was disappointed - very fatty), a fantastic lemon and olive chicken, and vegetable cous cous (again, not a big fan). Dessert - a variety of pasties made with pistachios and walnuts with honey. Not bad, but largely forgettable. I was really looking forward to this one, but walked away content but not extatic. Bear in mind we have been to North Africa and the Middle East - it was relatively authentic, but for some reason I can only say it was ok. Knowing you've been to the Kona Cafe before though, unless it's an absolute must do for you, I would cancel my reservations there and try Marrakech.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I suppose I have to try the Rose and Crown and Akerschus next time so that we have tried every World Showcase Table Service. Man, I am going to hate succombing to eating in the UK ;-)
Originally Posted By Labuda I've never eaten in Germany, Norway, UK, or Morocco. BUt I shall try to take care of that MOrocco thing on this trip. And, actually, I've looked at the sampler things they have at Marrakesh, Dave, and already decided I do not want those. I'll *probably* have the chicken bastilla appetizer or Jasmina salad, then a chicken kebab for my main course, and mayhaps the crepes for dessert. Going into new territory I ALWAYS look at Deb's site first nad make sure I can find stuff on the menu that appeals to me - which I've been unable to do with the UK, NOrway, and Germany. lol
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I would do Biergarten or Le Cellier above any others at EPCOT -- but if I had to choose I would take 9 Dragons ( somewhat maligned yet I've always found it enjoyable) - over Chefs De France which is just Ok for me.
Originally Posted By schnebs My fiancee and I had breakfast there the week before last. We had a little trouble because the kitchen staff just wasn't getting the concept that my fiancee wanted freshly made eggs and not the stuff they'd had sitting in the warmer (which the manager told us on a past visit they'll do for you if you ask). Aside from that, the food and the service were pretty good.
Originally Posted By schnebs Oops, so sorry - this was supposed to be in the Kona Cafe thread! My bad...
