Whenever I get sick, my hankering for something I really shouldn’t be eating kicks in. Down with the flu, what would I desire? Hot and sour soup, and crispy chili beef. After considering my options, I settled for Chairman Mao. Placed my order, received it within 35 minutes and hot, hot, hot, I couldn’t wait to dive in. The soup was hot, sour, a bit spicy, and very filling. I wish CM also gave those delicious crackers, but oh, well. Moving on to the star of the evening, the beef. So, you know how most places deliver slightly soggy and chewy beef instead of crispy beef? Chairman Mao doesn’t *Big grin*. CM people, whatever you’re doing, please continue doing it. That beef was sweet, extremely crispy, slight heat, and just satisfying to eat. More than generous portions, I am now armed with enough soup for two days. Yay! *Happy dance*
I'll be real with you. I have actually never really been fond of mandi. Pulao with tender meat pieces is something I was born eating. I didn't understand the fuss about it. You know how different food fads have trended wherever you live? Chinese, Pan Asian, burgers, Continental cuisines area all different from the local palate. Pulao aur boti toh mai ghar pe bhi kha sakti hun. So I never got on to the mandi house fad. And the servings at these places are huge, bordering on wasteful. I wasn't going to go there with just one or two friends to eat mandi. No Sirree Bob. Mandis are meant for at least 3-5 people to enjoy, depending on hunger levels. Recently I was invited to the grand launch of the new Mandi House on main Shaheed-e-Millat's now populated restaurant strip. The place was easy to find since it's so prominently visible from the main road. The restaurant itself is made really well, with a waiting area and seating space on both floors. Options for dining in ...
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