Maybe I ordered the wrong stuff or maybe my half-delirious, fully-starved postpartum brain has changed my palate. Or perhaps I didn’t give Canaan Cafe enough credit the first time around.
The Steamed Shanghai Dumplings are still just fine, a small sip of sweet and savory soup with a tender pork filling.
The French Style Beef is where they really step it up. Sharp slices of onion punctuate these tender, peppery cubes. A simple dish, but simply delish.
Canaan Special Pork Chop is nicely seasoned, though a bit soggy from the transit.
Kung Pao Chicken is super tender. I did wish for more veggies, but the flavor is good. Don’t let the chilis deter you - they add more pepper-sweetness than spice.
The Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy is just that, but they do a good job on it. The stems still have some crunch, and the flavor is punctuated by notably fresh garlic.
It’s still no Muodu, but I need to stop wishing for what’s lost and just be grateful that the replacement will do. I can’t see a cafe like Canaan standing up in San Gabriel, but it’s pretty good Chinese for the South Bay.
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