Legendary Crispy Roast Duck, Lava Custard Buns & Pork Congee 🍲✨

Recommended by a local friend who insisted: "You must try their congee — it’s insanely good!" 🌪️ 📍 Grand Oriental Chinese 4800 Fields Ertel Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249 This place truly deserves my heartfelt shout‑out 🩸❤️. It’s among the most authentic Cantonese restaurants I’ve tried in the U.S. — even better than many upscale Chinese spots! And the prices? Amazing — around $20 per person 💸. They specialize in classic Cantonese dishes and dim sum — you can order freely without fear 🥟🙌. We went for dinner, so many dim sum items were already sold out — sadly missed the rice rolls 😭. But the star of the show is their congee! We ordered Century Egg & Pork Congee｜⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Silky, velvety, almost gelatinous texture — so smooth and rich, probably simmered with dried seafood. Absolutely divine! Ask for extra scallions and crispy toppings 🥣🧂. Black Pepper Beef Short Ribs｜⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thick‑cut beef ribs, lightly sauced — flavor was perfectly balanced, not overpowering 🥩🌿. Roast Duck｜⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cantonese‑style with crispy skin and a hint of lychee wood aroma — instantly transported me back to Guangzhou! The fat was rendered beautifully, so it wasn’t greasy at all 🦆✨. Lava Custard Buns｜⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Breaking one open is pure happiness 🥺💛. If you’re nearby — don’t miss this gem!!! #CantoneseFood #DimSum #WeekendEats #FoodDiscovery #CantoneseDimSum #ExploreCincinnati #HiddenGemRestaurant #FoodieLife #CincinnatiEats 🇺🇸🥢