Gourmet House Of Hong Kong
(602) 253-4859
1438 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix,
AZ
85006
33.4659
-112.0512
Neighborhoods: Mcdowell Park, Central City
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WORST FOOD ON THE PLANET
by tbirdburns
November 02, 2006
The Gourmet House of Hong Kong should be condemend. The place resembles a demilitarized zone ala Leather Faces' birth place. Beautiful flat screen tv's might throw you off, but you realize they were probably stolen off a Best Buy truck. Or, they used all their funds to purchase televisions instead of spices because they use 0 spices in the dishes. However, if you get a little pinch of taste it reminds you of a bum's nut cheese. At one point, upon viewing our "Alpoesque" lunch, my buddy commented, "I wouldn't eat that if I were you." A dead, glazed stare followed. I failed to heed his warning and tasted the beef and broccoli. Immediately, my stomach seized, eyes watered...was this the end? I didn't collapse from the "diseased bile" I just put into my mouth, but I came to a startling conclusion. "This is the worst food I've ever eaten." Like licking camel feces out of a dead man's trench coat. And then it was back to no flavor. Thank God. We both stopped eating soon after. "To go boxes, sir" a burly Latino man kindly asked. I hesitated, cocked an eye at my poisened partner and said the unthinkable, "Sure, why not." The truth was if I was able to get the leftovers to a nuclear waste dump quick enough I might save the city. We didn't make it. The car ruined. My head aches. My friend hasn't been seen from since. He probably drowned in his own regurgitation. To be perfectly clear, for those adventures out there, stay away from the sesame chicken, lo mein, broccoli beef, egg rolls, veggies, and anything else that comes out of the kitchen. I can't forget the burnt fortune cookie for dessert. It fell out of my mouth on my plate like it was a cyanide capsule. By the way, the fortune read: "Trixie, $45 dollars, 1/2 hr of fun." I looked over my shoulder, stumbled out of the establishment...that was 1 hr ago. I need a doctor.
- Pros: none
- Cons: coma
Outstanding Chinese food by John H. at InsiderPages
Contributor
December 22, 2007
You won't find better Chinese food in this town... or metro area for that matter. We make it there at least once per month, passing many other places along the way from North Scottsdale because all others pale by comparison. If you want fancy or predictable, go to PF Changs. If you want an expansive menu and great, authentic food - go to Gourmet House. You won't regret it.
NIce Food, shabby ambience by Prachi N. at InsiderPages
Contributor
September 11, 2006
The food here is simply delicious though the place itself could use some work. It looks pretty old and depilated from outside but yet is a family favorite. The food they serve is great, and its pretty friendly on the pocket as well. The servings are pretty generous and we often have lunch for the next day with leftovers.
PROS: Price, Taste
CONS: Ambience
Hong Kong-style cuisine served up in a spartan atmosphere makes for an authentic Chinese dining experience.
by Contributor
June 09, 2006
In Short
Thanks to this fun but funky-looking place, Phoenicians came to understand what cities with vibrant Chinatowns have known for years: fresh is best. The vastness of the menu (which specializes in Hong Kong-style cuisine) and the quality of the food, served at bargain prices, have kept this place going strong for many years. Besides fresh and unusual seafood options (often involving lobster), GH offers good noodle dishes, comfortable standbys and the occasional oddity, such as sea cucumber or duck's feet. Best of all, Peking Duck is available every day--no notice required.
best in the city
by trenchnurse
May 24, 2006
I've been looking for the best egg foo young in Phoenix, and I have found it! The portions are huge and worth the price, which is cheap in comparison to other places that are mediocre at best. The satay frog legs are to die for! Both the frog legs and egg foo young are fried but amazingly not greasy at all. How do they do it. Find out for yourself! Two thumbs way up!!
- Pros: Food, value
- Cons: parking, no delivery
Needs work by Eddie M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
July 19, 2005
From the outside it looks pretty run down. It usually looks empty,but dont let that fool you. The food is killer. There egg rolls are the best around so far! There pork fried bar b que rice is delicious as is there chicken with vegetables. I am a huge fan of their wonton soup. Give them a try they wre voted bets of phoenix by the news times numerous times.
Dont let looks deceive you by Brandee P. at InsiderPages
Contributor
July 05, 2005
Thsi place could definately use a renovation on the outside, and a little on the inside but the food definately doesn't. There egg rolls are excellent. The prices are reasonable and the portions are good.They were also voted best of phoenix in new times a couple times. Give them a try you will be happy you did.
Bargain Food and Best Kung Pao
by kopomeroy
January 12, 2004
This place is really a lunch bargain. You can get a plate with rice for less than $4. For some reason though, I always get the same dish - Kung Pao Chicken. It's different than all others I have tasted and it is the best. It has plenty of tender chicken, peanuts, spice and a touch of vinegar.
