We are on a never-ending quest for good Chinese food. Newsflash - the quest may end at Yao's Diner in Centereach. Yes, tucked in a strip mall in Suffolk County is a Chinese Mecca.
Started by two Stony Brook grad students from China, this is the real deal. Hot pots, smoked duck, whole fish - they have it all. And if you want "American Style" they have that, too.
Yao's really is diner-like with quick service and booths. And all but a few of the patrons were of Asian descent.
I could not resist ordering the Fried Lamb with Cumin. I cannot get this dish, aka Musim Lamb, out of my head since our visit to Fu Run in Flushing.
Their take was different though. Large pieces of lamb came tossed in oil with a heaping pile of cilantro, garlic and ginger. It was still amazing and to say I loved it would be an understatement.
A noodle dish was a must. Since it was a hot day, I chose cold sesame noodles. I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of peanut sauce and instead amused by the je ne sais quoi flavor. The kind that makes you keep eating it.
We also had rice and lots of it. Two dishes, unlimited rice, a pot of tea and $21 later we were done.
A bargain in anyone's book. A party for the taste buds. Our new Sunday night spot.
We will be back soon and often.
Until our next Burger,
KLB
Yao's Diner
2503 Middle Country Road
Centereach, NY
631.588.2218
No website but plenty of reviews on Yelp, Trip Advisor, etc.
We also had rice and lots of it. Two dishes, unlimited rice, a pot of tea and $21 later we were done.
A bargain in anyone's book. A party for the taste buds. Our new Sunday night spot.
We will be back soon and often.
Until our next Burger,
KLB
Yao's Diner
2503 Middle Country Road
Centereach, NY
631.588.2218
No website but plenty of reviews on Yelp, Trip Advisor, etc.
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