fried rice

fried rice. it is definitely a dish that i typically avoid ordering at almost all restaurants. why? because i'm never pleased. of course i may enjoy a friend's or family member's homemade fried rice; however, when going out to eat, i am very picky about this dish. nonetheless, i will have to tell you all that there have been only two places that i have been to in my lifetime where i can say that i absolutely love their fried rice.

place one: a small chinese grocery store which included a take-out restaurant called wings market. i grew up loving their fried rice and chow mein. i don't know how and where the heck all the flavors come from but i truly don't think i will ever have fried rice that will be comparable to the ones at wings. it was a family owned business across the street from my high school. although the owner included a stingy chinese man who will question you for asking for additional forks and napkins, the bad customer service could not stop me from ordering their food. and actually, i always thought it was pretty funny when he'd raise his voice and blurt out "whaaaaa??? why you a need fow (four) folks (forks) for?? you got a medium." or "whaaa? two folks (forks)?? why so many??" but the business have been gone for some time now because of the family relocating. i wish they would come back. but i know they wont.

place two: osha thai in sf. but not any of their fried rice. it's their crab fried rice that is just sooo awesome (pictured above). but they have a lot of other awesome items on their menu as well. their calamari and pumpkin curry are also delicious. i'm glad this place is still open and i doubt it will ever go out of business.