Chinese: Tong's House

North Dallas/1910 Promenade Ctr./ Richardson, TX/Ph: 972-231-8858
The phrase ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ applies here. If you need to impress then know in advance that Tong’s House is short on style. For starters paper napkins, booth cushions that should have been thrown out but were salvaged with red masking tape and an unimpressive strip mall location. But, no one is disgruntled by these shortcomings for long because they’re too busy eating freshly made, authentic Chinese food. For more than 20 years the Tong family has covered their bases with fine Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese dishes that keep people coming back for more and at a price that can’t be beat. Isn’t that what it’s all about? Insiders tell us Tong’s House is where the local Chinese go to talk business over dim-sum. I went for lunch and while Asian diners were in short supply there were plenty of tables filled with hungry men talking about work and golf. For an appetizer try the spicy shredded pork ear. The Kung Pao Chicken wasn’t as spicy as I thought it would be but still a delight. Next time I’ll ask Mr. Tong to please turn up the heat. Good portions. Service is friendly and quick. Yankees Eat Rating = 4 Very Good