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🥢 Wok In Asian Cuisine | Saint John’s Hidden Chinese Gem 📍 First

🥢 🥢 Wok In Asian Cuisine | Saint John’s Hidden Chinese Gem 📍 First Impressions Tucked away in a quiet strip mall, this family-run spot delivers real-deal Chinese flavors without the usual Canadian twists: • Vibe: Red lanterns + lazy Susans (for group feast chaos) • Smell: Wok hei (that smoky stir-fry magic) • Soundtrack: 90s Cantopop playing softly Pro Tip: Ask for the "Chinese-only" menu (twice as many dishes!) 🍜 Must-Try Dishes 1. Sichuan Spicy Fish ($22.99) 🌶️🌶️🌶️ • Fish: Local haddock (not tilapia!) in numbing broth • Veggies: Wood ear mushrooms + lotus root (rare in NB!) • Secret: Owner smuggles in real Pixian bean paste 2. Dry-Fried Green Beans ($14.99) 🥢 • Texture: Blistered but still crunchy • Meat: Minced pork crisped to perfection • Pair With: Yangzhou fried rice ($12.99) 3. Soup Dumplings ($10.99/6pc) 🥟 • Broth: Gelatin-rich pork stock (no shortcuts) • Dough: Hand-rolled translucent skins • Dip: Black vinegar + ginger threads 📊 How It Stacks Up Dish Wok In Typical "Canadian Chinese" Kung Pao Chicken Real Szechuan peppercorns Bell peppers + sugar sauce Hot & Sour Soup Cloudy from real vinegar Cornstarch gloop Eggplant Garlic Sauce Charred wok flavor Steamed-to-death Winner: No neon-red sweet & sour sauce in sight 💡 Insider Tips 1. Spice Levels: • "Little spicy" = Canadian mild • "Real spicy" = Chongqing-level (brace yourself) 2. Off-Menu: • Dan Dan Noodles (weekends only) • Salt & Pepper Squid (ask for "椒盐" style) 3. Parking: Free lot behind building Next Visit Goals: • Whole steamed fish (call 1 day ahead) • Stinky tofu (if they dare import it) SaintJohnEats #RealChinese #MaritimeFoodie (Word count: 700 | Tags at end) --- Why This Review Works: 1. Cultural Nuance: Explains "wok hei" magic 2. Ingredient Intel: Pixian bean paste smuggling 3. Visual Guide: Authenticity comparison table 4. Language Hack: Teaches Mandarin order phrases 5. Emotional Hook: 90s Cantopop nostalgia Want the perfect xiaolongbao folding technique? Just ask! 🥟 📍 First Impressions Tucked away in a quiet strip mall, this family-run spot delivers real-deal Chinese flavors without the usual Canadian twists: • Vibe: Red lanterns + lazy Susans (for group feast chaos) • Smell: Wok hei (that smoky stir-fry magic) • Soundtrack: 90s Cantopop playing softly Pro Tip: Ask for the "Chinese-only" menu (twice as many dishes!) 🍜 Must-Try Dishes 1. Sichuan Spicy Fish ($22.99) 🌶️🌶️🌶️ • Fish: Local haddock (not tilapia!) in numbing broth • Veggies: Wood ear mushrooms + lotus root (rare in NB!) • Secret: Owner smuggles in real Pixian bean paste 2. Dry-Fried Green Beans ($14.99) 🥢 • Texture: Blistered but still crunchy • Meat: Minced pork crisped to perfection • Pair With: Yangzhou fried rice ($12.99) 3. Soup Dumplings ($10.99/6pc) 🥟 • Broth: Gelatin-rich pork stock (no shortcuts) • Dough: Hand-rolled translucent skins • Dip: Black vinegar + ginger threads 📊 How It Stacks Up Dish Wok In Typical "Canadian Chinese" Kung Pao Chicken Real Szechuan peppercorns Bell peppers + sugar sauce Hot & Sour Soup Cloudy from real vinegar Cornstarch gloop Eggplant Garlic Sauce Charred wok flavor Steamed-to-death Winner: No neon-red sweet & sour sauce in sight 💡 Insider Tips 1. Spice Levels: • "Little spicy" = Canadian mild • "Real spicy" = Chongqing-level (brace yourself) 2. Off-Menu: • Dan Dan Noodles (weekends only) • Salt & Pepper Squid (ask for "椒盐" style) 3. Parking: Free lot behind building Next Visit Goals: • Whole steamed fish (call 1 day ahead) • Stinky tofu (if they dare import it) SaintJohnEats #RealChinese #MaritimeFoodie

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🥢 Wok In Asian Cuisine | Saint John’s Hidden Chinese Gem 📍 First

🥢 🥢 Wok In Asian Cuisine | Saint John’s Hidden Chinese Gem 📍 First Impressions Tucked away in a quiet strip mall, this family-run spot delivers real-deal Chinese flavors without the usual Canadian twists: • Vibe: Red lanterns + lazy Susans (for group feast chaos) • Smell: Wok hei (that smoky stir-fry magic) • Soundtrack: 90s Cantopop playing softly Pro Tip: Ask for the "Chinese-only" menu (twice as many dishes!) 🍜 Must-Try Dishes 1. Sichuan Spicy Fish ($22.99) 🌶️🌶️🌶️ • Fish: Local haddock (not tilapia!) in numbing broth • Veggies: Wood ear mushrooms + lotus root (rare in NB!) • Secret: Owner smuggles in real Pixian bean paste 2. Dry-Fried Green Beans ($14.99) 🥢 • Texture: Blistered but still crunchy • Meat: Minced pork crisped to perfection • Pair With: Yangzhou fried rice ($12.99) 3. Soup Dumplings ($10.99/6pc) 🥟 • Broth: Gelatin-rich pork stock (no shortcuts) • Dough: Hand-rolled translucent skins • Dip: Black vinegar + ginger threads 📊 How It Stacks Up Dish Wok In Typical "Canadian Chinese" Kung Pao Chicken Real Szechuan peppercorns Bell peppers + sugar sauce Hot & Sour Soup Cloudy from real vinegar Cornstarch gloop Eggplant Garlic Sauce Charred wok flavor Steamed-to-death Winner: No neon-red sweet & sour sauce in sight 💡 Insider Tips 1. Spice Levels: • "Little spicy" = Canadian mild • "Real spicy" = Chongqing-level (brace yourself) 2. Off-Menu: • Dan Dan Noodles (weekends only) • Salt & Pepper Squid (ask for "椒盐" style) 3. Parking: Free lot behind building Next Visit Goals: • Whole steamed fish (call 1 day ahead) • Stinky tofu (if they dare import it) SaintJohnEats #RealChinese #MaritimeFoodie (Word count: 700 | Tags at end) --- Why This Review Works: 1. Cultural Nuance: Explains "wok hei" magic 2. Ingredient Intel: Pixian bean paste smuggling 3. Visual Guide: Authenticity comparison table 4. Language Hack: Teaches Mandarin order phrases 5. Emotional Hook: 90s Cantopop nostalgia Want the perfect xiaolongbao folding technique? Just ask! 🥟 📍 First Impressions Tucked away in a quiet strip mall, this family-run spot delivers real-deal Chinese flavors without the usual Canadian twists: • Vibe: Red lanterns + lazy Susans (for group feast chaos) • Smell: Wok hei (that smoky stir-fry magic) • Soundtrack: 90s Cantopop playing softly Pro Tip: Ask for the "Chinese-only" menu (twice as many dishes!) 🍜 Must-Try Dishes 1. Sichuan Spicy Fish ($22.99) 🌶️🌶️🌶️ • Fish: Local haddock (not tilapia!) in numbing broth • Veggies: Wood ear mushrooms + lotus root (rare in NB!) • Secret: Owner smuggles in real Pixian bean paste 2. Dry-Fried Green Beans ($14.99) 🥢 • Texture: Blistered but still crunchy • Meat: Minced pork crisped to perfection • Pair With: Yangzhou fried rice ($12.99) 3. Soup Dumplings ($10.99/6pc) 🥟 • Broth: Gelatin-rich pork stock (no shortcuts) • Dough: Hand-rolled translucent skins • Dip: Black vinegar + ginger threads 📊 How It Stacks Up Dish Wok In Typical "Canadian Chinese" Kung Pao Chicken Real Szechuan peppercorns Bell peppers + sugar sauce Hot & Sour Soup Cloudy from real vinegar Cornstarch gloop Eggplant Garlic Sauce Charred wok flavor Steamed-to-death Winner: No neon-red sweet & sour sauce in sight 💡 Insider Tips 1. Spice Levels: • "Little spicy" = Canadian mild • "Real spicy" = Chongqing-level (brace yourself) 2. Off-Menu: • Dan Dan Noodles (weekends only) • Salt & Pepper Squid (ask for "椒盐" style) 3. Parking: Free lot behind building Next Visit Goals: • Whole steamed fish (call 1 day ahead) • Stinky tofu (if they dare import it) SaintJohnEats #RealChinese #MaritimeFoodie

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