Atlanta | Come to Dallas!

🌟As a Dallas native, every time I visit Atlanta, I feel like I’m heading to Houston—there are just so many more Asian food options here compared to Dallas. In recent years, Dallas has seen skyrocketing prices, an influx of big and small companies, and a variety of sports teams. It’s truly a city that can handle both business and sports, but it’s never had that one standout dining experience. A few years ago, there was a decent place, but it eventually faded into obscurity.🟡 🌟Every time I visit Atlanta, I discover new restaurants that make me go "wow." This time, I found a place called "Jiaodian" that serves cold marinated beef tripe and cold marinated pig kidneys. 🟡 🌟Preparing beef tripe is already quite a hassle, and cold marinated pig kidneys are rarely seen even in domestic restaurants. It’s a dish that’s both troublesome and not very popular; if not done well, it can taste either gamey or rubbery. 🟡 🌟Many restaurants, aiming for stability, use strong seasonings to mask the gamey flavor. To my surprise, Jiaodian didn’t do that. Instead, their seasoning is quite "light," with a proper "lychee flavor" profile—mildly spicy but with a hint of sweetness. There is a slight gamey taste, but it’s within an acceptable range. I think the chef could easily cover it with a bit more spice. However, if you can’t tolerate any gamey flavor at all, I wouldn’t recommend this dish.🟡 #DallasFood #NorthAmericanLife #Dallas #OasisInAFoodDesert