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Wang Family Restaurant: A ‘dip’ into Chinese culture
Zeid Odeh, Jordan News
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With the chilly weather we are experiencing these days, one
cannot help but crave a hearty, rich, and flavorful meal. And with outdoor
activities becoming less frequent, I was craving hearty brothy food such as
ramen or hot pot. اضافة اعلان
To my luck, someone brought up the Wang Family restaurant, which serves hot pot. As you would have expected, the next thing I knew, I was on my way to try it out.
Wang Family restaurant serves jiaozi and hot pot. Jiaozi are dumplings famously consumed in China and other parts of Asia. A hot pot is a flavorful broth brought to the table in a continuously heated manner, and food items from vegetables to meat and shrimp are served on the side for you to place inside and cook to your liking. The activity is entertaining and engaging, making it a great activity for families or a small group of friends.
I loved the idea and was excited to try something to warm up a bit. That said, I was discussing with a friend why we crave such meals during wintertime, and besides the usual answer of trying to warm ourselves up, there is something more interesting.
Dopamine and serotonin, the two "happy chemicals," are known to be produced in our stomach; thus, when we eat, these neurochemicals cause emotions of happiness and well-being.
The body produces dopamine and serotonin outside the stomach throughout the summer because of the combination of exercise (if that is your thing) and constant sunlight. When winter arrives, outdoor and physical activity drastically decreases. As a result, the body relies more on the stomach's supply of these substances.
Therefore individuals gravitate toward foods high in protein throughout the winter, such as steaks, lamb chops, and carbs.
Eating rich foods can also help reduce loneliness and fosters favorable perceptions of social interaction, according to the International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Service.
Back to the review, despite my excitement, I remembered why I did not seek out a hot pot experience more frequently — the meal can take quite some time to eat.
The restaurant is located in the 7th circle area, which is not surrounded by other restaurants and is quite a hassle parking-wise. It has a simple décor, with a small outdoor seating area and a four-table indoor seating area.
The server was friendly and hospitable, explaining everything from menu items offered to what he recommended we place first in the hot pot. He also gave us tips on how not to overcook our meat.
We ordered the dumplings and hot pot for two. The hot pot included multiple vegetables and meats such as Asian mushrooms, broccoli, potatoes, corn, beef, shrimp, and meatballs. The portion of the Hot Pot was enough for more than two people, which is excellent in terms of value for money. However, I would personally reduce specific amounts of vegetables.
The thing about food, in general, is that it does not only represent edible items for people to consume; it represents a culture.
Chinese food authentically likes to highlight the flavor of the food item itself, and in Jordan, we depend on using spices to add depth to food items to give them an additional taste. This might pose a clash, as customers are mainly Jordanian looking for flavor, and the food is authentically Chinese, highlighting the produce itself.
If I were to break down the food items individually, I would probably say that the technique and the rolling of the dumplings do have skill in it, yet the flavor of the filling by itself lacks a little bit of love and taste. But, if you dip it in the flavorful sauce provided, it will surely give you the kick you are looking for.
The hot pot can take some time for the food to be cooked thoroughly. The vegetables and meatballs usually take the longest to be cooked, so they are placed in the broth first. The meats and shrimp will not take as long to be cooked.
Looking at the broth itself, it had lots of spices, and the aroma spread was definitely a treat. If it were up to me, I would probably serve chicken or well-done vegetable stock. Herbs such as ginger, fennel seeds, fermented black beans, Sichuan peppers, and green onions would give a great body to the broth itself.
The reason I push for a good seasoning is because the contact time between the produce and the broth is limited, so you want the food item to absorb as much flavor as possible before being consumed.
When you are there, I also recommend ordering homemade noodles to cook with the vegetables and the meats, which will make it similar to a ramen dish.
The overall experience in Wang Family restaurant was good; if you enjoy the entertainment and participation part in a food journey, then this place would be an excellent choice for a first date (If you do not mind the slurping) or small friends gathering.
Read more Good Food
Jordan News
To my luck, someone brought up the Wang Family restaurant, which serves hot pot. As you would have expected, the next thing I knew, I was on my way to try it out.
Wang Family restaurant serves jiaozi and hot pot. Jiaozi are dumplings famously consumed in China and other parts of Asia. A hot pot is a flavorful broth brought to the table in a continuously heated manner, and food items from vegetables to meat and shrimp are served on the side for you to place inside and cook to your liking. The activity is entertaining and engaging, making it a great activity for families or a small group of friends.
I loved the idea and was excited to try something to warm up a bit. That said, I was discussing with a friend why we crave such meals during wintertime, and besides the usual answer of trying to warm ourselves up, there is something more interesting.
Dopamine and serotonin, the two "happy chemicals," are known to be produced in our stomach; thus, when we eat, these neurochemicals cause emotions of happiness and well-being.
The body produces dopamine and serotonin outside the stomach throughout the summer because of the combination of exercise (if that is your thing) and constant sunlight. When winter arrives, outdoor and physical activity drastically decreases. As a result, the body relies more on the stomach's supply of these substances.
Therefore individuals gravitate toward foods high in protein throughout the winter, such as steaks, lamb chops, and carbs.
Eating rich foods can also help reduce loneliness and fosters favorable perceptions of social interaction, according to the International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Service.
Back to the review, despite my excitement, I remembered why I did not seek out a hot pot experience more frequently — the meal can take quite some time to eat.
The restaurant is located in the 7th circle area, which is not surrounded by other restaurants and is quite a hassle parking-wise. It has a simple décor, with a small outdoor seating area and a four-table indoor seating area.
The server was friendly and hospitable, explaining everything from menu items offered to what he recommended we place first in the hot pot. He also gave us tips on how not to overcook our meat.
We ordered the dumplings and hot pot for two. The hot pot included multiple vegetables and meats such as Asian mushrooms, broccoli, potatoes, corn, beef, shrimp, and meatballs. The portion of the Hot Pot was enough for more than two people, which is excellent in terms of value for money. However, I would personally reduce specific amounts of vegetables.
The thing about food, in general, is that it does not only represent edible items for people to consume; it represents a culture.
Chinese food authentically likes to highlight the flavor of the food item itself, and in Jordan, we depend on using spices to add depth to food items to give them an additional taste. This might pose a clash, as customers are mainly Jordanian looking for flavor, and the food is authentically Chinese, highlighting the produce itself.
If I were to break down the food items individually, I would probably say that the technique and the rolling of the dumplings do have skill in it, yet the flavor of the filling by itself lacks a little bit of love and taste. But, if you dip it in the flavorful sauce provided, it will surely give you the kick you are looking for.
The hot pot can take some time for the food to be cooked thoroughly. The vegetables and meatballs usually take the longest to be cooked, so they are placed in the broth first. The meats and shrimp will not take as long to be cooked.
Looking at the broth itself, it had lots of spices, and the aroma spread was definitely a treat. If it were up to me, I would probably serve chicken or well-done vegetable stock. Herbs such as ginger, fennel seeds, fermented black beans, Sichuan peppers, and green onions would give a great body to the broth itself.
The reason I push for a good seasoning is because the contact time between the produce and the broth is limited, so you want the food item to absorb as much flavor as possible before being consumed.
When you are there, I also recommend ordering homemade noodles to cook with the vegetables and the meats, which will make it similar to a ramen dish.
The overall experience in Wang Family restaurant was good; if you enjoy the entertainment and participation part in a food journey, then this place would be an excellent choice for a first date (If you do not mind the slurping) or small friends gathering.
Read more Good Food
Jordan News
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