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trans 06/15/2010 5:49:00 AM
Mongolian Beef? From a "Szechuan" chef? Mongolian Beef isn't even a real Chinese dish. Stupid fucking readers for a stupid fucking writer.
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arnoklein 06/13/2010 2:54:00 AM
This is a true hidden gem and it's great to have a critic in town who actually understands the food he is writing about. The Mongolian Beef here is classic and not to be missed. This is a local treasure!
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D-Hause 06/12/2010 2:19:00 AM
You guys are all morons....you don't like his writing STOP FUCKING READING IT...
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WrightEats 06/10/2010 7:28:00 AM
If you can convince the owners of the recently closed Jack's Tapas to reopen (they hinted they might), then you can try the best salt-and-pepper shrimp I've eaten. I'd be curious to know if it comes close to the version you've been seeking.
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no not trans we can't 06/09/2010 3:25:00 AM
And neither will Time magazine, the James Beard Awards, Best Food Writing, etc. I would never say that you have to agree with me, but for you to suggest that your opinion is not opinion, but indeed fact, is beyond arrogance. We are not talking about someone or something that has been universally panned. We are talking about someone who is obviously respected in many circles as a great food writer. You don't have to agree with that, and you don't have to read his stuff.
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Elwood 06/08/2010 7:03:00 PM
I have been reading the Weekly for years now, way before Jason made his move. And I was reading Westword way before Jason got to Denver. And with this whole interweb thing, following someone across the country is so much easier now and saves me so much on gas. Not protecting him, just pointing out the inanity of continuing to rag on him when nothing is actually going to happen. He will not change his writing style and he will not be let go.
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not trans 06/08/2010 11:02:00 AM
I see Elwood "does not love" Jason Sheehan so much, he follows him across the country to protect him from cyber bullies. Denver may not be dumber than Seattle (who cares), but can we all agree that Jason Sheehan's writing sucks?
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Jason ( not Sheehan) 06/08/2010 2:44:00 AM
I enjoyed reading the review, and the personal backstories on the eater and the cook. I might go to this restaurant if I'm nearby, simply because they have hand-shaven noodles.
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DC 06/08/2010 12:50:00 AM
I can find better food reviews on yelp...nuff said.
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Elwood 06/07/2010 8:17:00 PM
Yes, I am stalking you. It is fun to watch your anger swell with each post regarding Jason. I don't know what refutation means (and I have no logical thoughts as they require way too much brain power), much too big of a word for me, but I will say you are making a false assumption about Denver's love for Jason. After a while people realized he was not going anywhere so the complaining ended for the most part. On second thought, I do like the way you go after him every chance you get. And I love how he responds each and every time to your comments. Oh wait...
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trans 06/07/2010 11:21:00 AM
Looks like I have a stalker of my own. Tell me Elwood, Do you have any logical refutation to the fact that Jason Sheehan's pedestrian writing and palate are more well suited to the pedestrian tastes of Denver? I think this fact has been fairly well proven.
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Elwood 06/04/2010 11:58:00 PM
Trans, would you just please ask Jason out and get this over with? The whole internet stalking thing is getting a bit tiresome. And don't bothering thrashing me with a witty reply. I am one of those mouth-breathing Denverites, so understanding your response would be too much for my little uneducated brain.
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trans 06/04/2010 9:10:00 PM
Jason Sheehan continues to amaze. You have proven not only are you a douche with your self-important prose, but you are also as ignorant as fuck about the nature and quality of good, authentic Chinese food. Let me give you some advice, not every Chinese person can cook good Chinese food, just like not every Mexican can make good Mexican food, just like not every American can grill a good burger. You are an ignorant racist fuck!
I have tried this place enough times to know two things. 1) Chef Lam understands the flavors and techniques of traditional Szechuan cooking as well as Taco Bell understands Mexican cuisine. 2) The food served at Mandarin Chef is filling, plentiful, and cheap; exactly what college students are looking for. That is why he has been around for 13 years. It is definitely not because of the quality of the food. One would expect an ignorant UW student to rave about the (poorly meat to wrapper ratio-ed) jiaozi. But you are supposed to be a professional. People are supposed to look to you to know what the fuck you are talking about. BBQ pork with broccoli? Where to begin? First of all BBQ pork is Cantonese, Szechuan don't touch the stuff. Second, to serve it sauced up in a stir fry with broccoli is one of the horrific abominations of such a dish one can order. Also, the BBQ pork at Kau Kau sucks ass! About your shrimp. No self respecting Szechuan chef would ever give a customer the option of salt and pepper shrimp served shelled.
Jason Sheehan, you continue to prove every week that you A)know nothing about food, and B) you lack the palate to sufficiently discuss the thriving food scene in this town.
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David M 06/04/2010 10:42:00 AM
Its a good thing you write for a free paper and website, because this is one of the most amateur articles I've seen in a while. Let me guess, you're a part of the ME! generation.
Let me tell you about ME-ME-ME!
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Wanisan 06/04/2010 10:37:00 AM
Why does it take 5 paragraphs to get to the part about the restaurant? How can I take you seriously as a food critic Jason, when much of what you have to say is regarding yourself?
I want a food review, not a book report, or a tale of your past. Please.
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RJF 06/04/2010 5:47:00 AM
I'm consistently baffled by the complaints about Sheehan's writing. I like a little humanity with my food.
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Stephanie 06/04/2010 5:27:00 AM
I popped in this restaurant once and did not enjoy my meal. I got sweet and sour chicken, and it tasted old. It honestly tasted like the chicken had been cooked the day before. It was tough and the rice tasted a day old too. Maybe they were having an off day, but I haven't wanted to go back since.
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Stus 06/04/2010 2:51:00 AM
I love this place - for the great lunch special menu - for so many take-out meals toted home on the 48 bus -- and for the kindness of Lang who always gives me a big greeting.
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G2000 06/03/2010 8:51:00 PM
Sweet post, nice to see reviews on places we all have seen hundreds of times but never ventured into.
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carjvc 06/03/2010 7:54:00 PM
Mr.Sheehan's writing is about him not food. What a loss for Seattle foodies since the departure of Mr. Kaufman!
Try some more F-bombs in your "writing"! Maybe the James Beard org has an award for tiresome narcissism.
