Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Li Wah

One of my favorite lunch spots relatively close to work is the Chinese restaurant Li Wah, located in the Asian Plaza on 30th and Payne in downtown Cleveland. Serving authentic Chinese cuisine, with other Asian-inspired hints (such as Pad Thai), and their famous Dim Sum. I have yet to try their Dim Sum- but I will!

Dim sum is the Cantonese term for a type of Chinese dish that involves small individual portions of food, usually served in a small steamer basket or on a small plate (Wikipedia). Which in Li Wah's case translates to a roaming cart steaming with tasty treats. A staff member pushes the cart slowly through the spacious restaurant, and diners can choose from hot buns, dumplings, turnip cakes, rolls and much more.



With plenty of seating, speedy and pleasant service, and reasonable prices- it is a popular restaurant for many. The lunch special that includes a small bowl of your choice of soup and white rice with your entree (with the option to make it a combo platter with fried rice and an egg roll for only $1.50 more), has made Li Wah a great stop for us to grab a quick, cheap, filling meal during the workday.

One of my favorite entrees is the Orange Beef (pictured above), but if you are in the mood for a unique dish then try their Walnut Chicken or Walnut Shrimp. Served in a creamy white sauce, it is slightly sweet and quite different than any other standard Chinese dishes that I have tried in the past.

Two of us popped in there yesterday for lunch, and I am suddenly really looking forward to the leftovers that I have waiting for me in the refrigerator. Lunch time!



Li Wah
2999 Payne Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216)696-6556

4 comments:

Nancy said...

Let me know if you want to have dim sum sometime! It's been way too long since I've been to Li Wah, and they serve dim sum everyday around lunchtime.

Bite Buff said...

I'd love to try their Dim Sum!

heisschic said...

i love their dim sum! granted, it's the only dim sum i've had, but it was such a great experience.


aside from the "interesting" odor in the halls....

Bite Buff said...

Ha, you are so right about the odor heisschic! Must have something to do with all of the little shops, and the market at the end of the hallway.