"I spent 4 days in downtown Tampa for the FL Bar Exam and got spoiled having okonomiyaki and bao (with different meat fillings, red bean filling, coconut cream filling, but also a breakfast bao, hamburger bao and bbq bao). When I returned to Viera West, I wanted bao badly but a nearby search in Grubhub found this place (but no bao pics on the app) so I was confused. Still, the menu intrigued me and the reviews revealed why it’s priced higher than Hop Bo, Thai Hana and my more local Asian restaurants. On Sunday, I had made rice in my zojinshi and stir fry mushrooms,zucchini and cabbage in my wok but I was missing meat so I resolved to get some on Monday. On Monday afternoon, I placed a Grubhub order for pickup on my way home from work. The restaurant is located in the strip of stores plaza next to the ALDI plaza in Suntree so I took US1 North then Pineda to Wickham. Pickup was simple with not much of a greeting but I was still in my work clothes with badge and even I don’t talk to LEO/cops when off duty so I get it. While waiting for my packaged dinner, I noticed the bar had 2 elderly couples being regaled by the younger male bartender. There were tables in the room to the left of the hostess lectern; the tables were stylishly set with white tablecloths, cloth napkins and water goblets awaiting a dinner crowd. It looks like a fine place for a date night if this food is as good as the reviews, I thought. I decided to try 2 menu items I’ve not had before: zhong’s dumplings and shredded pork peking style. I was NOT disappointed. I’ve no idea who Zhong is but these 5 dumplings bearing his name were sweet yet spicy, seasoned with scallions, and filled with meat. I can definitely see why they’re $12/$13 per order they’re the bomb! As for the shredded pork Peking style (which I added atop my own cooked white rice despite my order coming with their white rice because I really just wanted the meat; I’ll eat their rice later), it was also sweet spicy delicious (I ordered medium spice, but I think I’ll go spicier next time). The amount in the photo is not even half of what was in the flat to go container. I thought I’d eat seconds but all 5 dumplings, a portion of shredded pork Peking style, stir fry vegetables and white rice was filling enough. I’ve got enough pork for leftovers. In my package was a card about the quality of their food (perhaps one reason for the higher price point), which was appreciated. It also had a QR code for their menu so I used my phone’s camera to pull it up and lo and behold! They serve steamed pork dumplings like the dinner bao I had in Tampa which is what I was looking for all along! Maybe if the Grubhub app had a photo (hint, hint) or the hostess offered a physical takeout menu, I would’ve ordered this on Monday before even leaving the restaurant. Oh well, looks like I have another order to place with Red Ginger…"
