It had been a while since I had been to Baozi Inn, but I felt it was due a re-visit to check out how it was faring up.
For a Tuesday night this small joint was heaving to the rafters, which is always a good sign for a restaurant to be full mid week during a recession.
Not much had changed since my last visit a few months ago, the décor is still a little faux, but they do have some lovely green Mao bags and caps hanging on the wall. I must pick one of those up in China later this year.
The menu hasn’t changed either since my last visit, it still has the same Baozi Inn specials. So we ordered a few. First off was the Spicy Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup and a Noodle Soup with Pork Ribs and Mushrooms.
My spicy beef was spicy enough for me, but lacked any real depth of flavour, which is a shame. The beef itself was super tender and full of flavour. The noodles were a little dull but well cooked.
In comparison the pork rib soup stock was pretty bland, but my taste buds were shot by the end of my soup so I can not judge. I was reliably informed that the stock was very well flavoured though. I managed to taste one of the ribs and the meat was falling off the bone, so good.
All in all the Baozi Inn still serves well flavoured and tasty Sichuan style noodle soups for a very good price. Which is probably why it is always packed. Still a winner then.
3 comments:
I was at Baozi Inn just once before. When I asked for recommendation, the doufu hua or beancurd was the first one recommended. Imagine the sweet dessert that some of us are familiar with and replace the sweet clear broth with a spicy chilli oil! Now, that's one dish that I would go for if I were to return.
But like you said, it's always packed. I noticed that a number of tourists are having their photos taken outside the restaurant. Has it already been listed in some tour guidebooks?
LC - That wold explain a lot then. It must be mentioned in a lot fo Chinese guidebooks, as this night was full of well heeled Mainland Chinese girls at the end of shopping sprees. Damn those girls can shop.
I really enjoyed my trip to Baozi Inn when I was in London for a few days! :) Thanks for the review!
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