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Sizzling black pepper beef in hot plate @ Chao Zhou Restaurant [Closed]


I always go ga-ga over dishes with black pepper. This time, without fail, I went berserk when I saw the key word ‘black pepper’ in the menu. We decided to give it a try and see how it differs from home.

Price: Not your money's worth. It is priced more than $10. With that quality, I rather buy something else. 

Quality: The beef was sliced at an angle that it was difficult to chew or cut the beef into smaller proportions. I had difficulty in swallowing the sliced beef. The sauce was below average. It did not give that ‘oomph’ feeling. I suggest you give this dish a miss. 

Store layout: Located directly opposite of the Flushing Main Library, Chao Zhou Restaurant was very popular food joint. It was always crowded during the weekends. A simple arrangement of furniture made the restaurant neat and pleasant. You will be greeted by a Terracotta solder at the entrance.

"The sizzling hot black pepper looks good only."


Where: Chao Zhou Restaurant, 40-52 Main Street
Tel: 718-353-7683
Website: NA
Overall rating: 1.5/5







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