Garlic Chicken at China City
It was a snowy evening in Saginaw and my wife and I had just spent an hour shoveling. We wanted hot food and we wanted it fast! My wife suggested a Chinese buffet but we decided on China City on Michigan Ave in Saginaw.
China City does have a buffet at lunch time but this was evening. There was a lot of take-out activity but we decided to sit down and eat.
I love hot food and decided on the Garlic Chicken. As a meal the garlic chicken comes with an egg roll and fried rice. In minutes I had a steaming hot plate of food. There were big flat pieces of white meat chicken with a generous amount of broccoli, onion, green pepper, pea pods, baby corn and celery. The fried rice also had large pieces of diced chicken in it. I had ordered the garlic chicken made hot but it was still a bit mild. The flavor of he sauce was rich without an overwhelming garlic taste. The vegetables were fresh with a little crunch. I would highly recommend this meal but I was expecting a little more heat to the dish.
The egg roll was cooked through and had a nice flakey texture. I’m not a fan of overly greasy egg rolls and this one did not disappoint! The flavor had a bit of a peppery taste and was loaded with cabbage. I’m not sure if the egg roll was pork, beef or chicken.
Dinner with a pop was just over $7 per person making China City a low priced restaurant.
China City – 318 S Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602 – google map
Review and photo by: David Defoe
Los Cuatro Amigos Chimichanga
A chimichanga is a burrito prepared with a choice of meat, deep-fried to a golden perfection, and served on a bed or lettuce with cheese and mild sauce. And Los Cuatro Amigos in Bay City knows how to make a fantastic chimichanga!
This day I stopped into Los Cuatro for lunch. We were seated quickly and given the usual basket of corn chips and salsa. The salsa has a great flavor and is not really hot but it’s not mild either. The chimichanga is my favorite dish at Los Cuatro and can be ordered with either beef or chicken. I chose the chicken. Although the chimichanga doesn’t look big on the plate it is loaded with shreaded chicken and topped with a luscious creamy cheese sauce and is very filling. The seasoning has just enough bite to leave a pleasant bit of heat on your palate.
The chimichanga lunch is served with refried beans and rice. On the side is a generous amount of sour cream, fresh pico de gallo and guacamole. For $7.99 it’s a mid priced lunch but sure to please.
Los Cuatro Amigos – 305 N Euclid Ave – Bay City, MI 48706
Photo and review by: David Defoe on January 8, 2010
Romano Crusted Whitefish at Sullivan’s
It was New Years Eve 2009 and we decided to check out the food at Sullivan’s Restaurant on Gratiot Avenue in Saginaw. Sullivan’s had a special menu for the evening. This was nice because the place was packed and it allowed the kitchen to get the food out quickly for those who wanted to eat and get to another venue.
I chose the Romano Crusted Whitefish. The dinner included a choice of potato, salad bar and fresh baked bread. My choice of potato was mashed and I asked for a side of sour cream to go with them.
The meal started with a trip to the salad bar. The salad bar is not huge but has a good selection which included peas and peanuts, two pasta salads, cole slaw, potato salad, garlic toast with cheese spread and a few other items. The peas and peanuts is highly recommended!
Service was quick and the food arrived hot! The crispy romano crust kept the fish moist and firm and was not soggy at all. Overall the blend of the cheese and fish was pleasant so that the flavor was neither fishy nor bitter.
I had ordered a site of sour cream for my potatoes no knowing that they were going to be served with gravy. The mashed potatoes were real and the gravy was not to heavy.
Overall the meal was fantastic and is highly recommended.
Meal Price: $14.95 (not including beverage, tax or tip)
