I tried a tiny Chinese restaurant in Glasgow
We went to Dumpling Monkey on Dumbarton Road one afternoon after work.
On the outside, the building is unassuming, with a large window looking towards the road and a yellow sign.
Despite this, my friend assured me that the place would be worth trying.
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As we walked in, I saw a small, minimalistic dining area with little tables and a window to order.
I was still sceptical at this stage but my interest was piqued when I had a look at the menu - because the prices were very budget-friendly.
Dumpling Monkey offers authentic Chinese dishes and they have a very extensive menu.
After some deliberation, we ordered the duck spring rolls, some vegetable jiaozi (dumplings), the king prawn curry, and the orange chicken with egg fried rice and fried udon noodles.
It was a large selection, which barely fit onto our table and it only cost us £32.40, including two drinks.
We ordered quickly and the food was brought to our table not long after.
As we dug in, I finally understood why my friend recommended this place.
The food was piping hot and absolutely delicious.
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Specifically, the curry was seasoned to perfection and the orange chicken was tangy, saucy and flavourful.
It's one of my favourite Chinese meals but I haven't had it in a while and it was definitely worth the wait.
The only regret we had was that the eatery didn't have any boba tea when we went. I was really excited to try it but sadly, I had to make do with a bottle of Diet Coke.
It's not often that I can't finish the food I order, but I was definitely struggling towards the end of the orange chicken - and not only because I lack chopstick skills.
The portions were huge and came at a really good price point.
But more importantly, it was delicious.
Finally, I can tell people I have a go-to Chinese restaurant as well, it's Dumpling Monkey.
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