Chinatown Chinese Restos

Every Friday. I've made it a point to go to Chinatown and try the different Chinese restaurants around. So far I've tried 3, plus one seafood (non-Chinese) restaurant. It's quite difficult to actually write a review since I've only tried a dish or two. Perhaps comments- both on the place and the food I've tried- would be more appropriate.

Legal Seafood Restaurant: 3.5-4 Spoons
The place looks classy enough for semi-/formal meetings. A good one for some casual brunch/dinner. They're located just right across McDonald's, near the metro station. The atmosphere is a bit relaxed, laid-back and cozy. The food I tried here was a Crabstick sandwich, which was for $14-16. It came with fries if I'm not mistaken. It was pretty good. The prices of the entrees and other sandwiches are a bit high-end so if you're on a tight budget, this might not be the place for you. But I wouldn't mind going back there once I'm done exploring the Chinese restos in the area.

Full Kee Restaurant: 4 Spoons
This looks like your traditional Chinese restaurant; it could be easily felt once you enter. The resto is located along H street, 1 block away north of Starbucks (when you're facing CVS). It comes in 2 levels (somewhat), with the lower level providing more seats. It might be hard to do justice commenting on the restaurant since I think I got the wrong dish that time. It wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either. But the spring roll that I got was just VERY GOOD. That somehow leads me to thinking their other offerings could be as good. I will try out their noodle soup next time. I heard they have very good ones.

New Big Wong Restaurant: 4.5 Spoons
I was able to eat here twice and so I think I can more easily comment (fairly) on what they serve. Probably the best I've tried so far. Their lemon chicken priced at about 10.00 is big enough to get you full but also small enough for one. And it comes with rice! They give you fried egg noodle (is that what it's called) for you to munch on while waiting for your order. On weekdays, they have lunch specials which cost around $5-8, so not bad. Really not bad. I was able to try their Triple Delight rice meal, a combination of chicken, pork and beef then rice. For 5.50, if I remember it right. I'd definitely come back here again. They are located along H street, on the same block as the metro station and is just past SunTrust bank. There's a staircase going down. One shouldn't miss it.

Li Ho Food Resto: 3-3.5 Spoons
Last Friday, I went here for I heard they have good food. I tried their Shrimp and Ground Pork Dumpling Soup with Noodle, for $5.50 and it wasn't so bad. But there was not much meat on the dumpling. Only I think the place needs some fixing for it looks old. The place is well lit and you can somehow see how your food is being prepared. The tea that I had tasted kinda funny though. They gave me tazo tea, which I think they shouldn't have. I was looking more for traditional Chinese tea. Their own recipe. I'd probably think twice about coming back here since there are better restos around.

Next Week: Tony Cheng or more of Full Kee (therefore the rating is subject to change).