Henry Ng’s well-hidden Rosemead restaurant doesn’t even have a sign. Thankfully, Genevieve Ko’s Gourmet article from May led the way behind the grey building and past the glass doors to Chuen Hing, a Chiu Chow style restaurant that delivered one of the most memorable recent meals in the San Gabriel Valley.
When we sat down, I asked our young waitress for the best dishes and she said, “They’re not on the menu.” She walked me to the framed Gourmet article, pointed to some photos and suggested chow mein, brisket soup, green beans and oyster porridge. The porridge will have to wait, but we took her three other recommendations.
When we ordered, there was no telling how much the chow mein would cost, but when we saw the massive shrimp, we braced ourselves. Thankfully, when the bill arrived, the chow mein cost $21.95, which was a bargain considering the massive flavor and generous portion. The dish could have easily fed four people.
Blog Comments
Gourmet Pigs
October 29, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Those shrimps are indeed gigantic. Thanks for the report. I don’t usually order chow mein when I go eat, but if that’s one of their best dishes, then I’ll have to try it.
Joshua Lurie
October 30, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Chow mein isn’t usually my first choice either, but Chuen Hing’s version is light years ahead of other versions. Give it a shot.