I like to travel the world with food and I certainly did with this local treasure for the not so typical Chinese Cuisine.
WEI Sichuan Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Marietta, GA was a surprise to see on DoorDash when I looked on the menu.
About Sichuan Cuisine
What is Sichuan Cuisine?
Szechuan, also known as Szechwan or Sichuan cuisine, originates from the Sichuan Province in southwestern China and is known for its vibrant and bold tastes. This culinary style is distinguished by its generous use of chili peppers and the distinct taste of Sichuan peppercorn, which contribute to its noted pungency and spiciness. Ingredients like peanuts, sesame paste, and ginger also play significant roles in the flavor of Szechuan dishes.
How is Sichuan Different Than American Chinese Food?
American Chinese culinary is more sweeter and less spicy to appeal to a wider audience where Sichuan dishes embrace boldness and complexity. American Chinese often uses common ingredients that are are more common where Sichuan uses a diverse array of ingredients which include more exotic vegetables.
Sichuan cooking uses specialized techniques to enhance the freshness and flavors of its dishes, focusing on a meticulous balance of tastes and textures. In contrast, American Chinese cuisine has adapted over time to suit local preferences and cooking techniques are used more for fast and convenience. While American Chinese food tends to blend elements from different Chinese regions into one offering, Sichuan cuisine retains its regional unique flavor.
WEI Authentic Chinese Cuisine Menu
Taking a look at the menu WEI Authentic Chinese Cuisine offers authentic Sichuan dishes alongside common Chinese Cuisines to suit a variety of tastebuds. They offer a wide variety of dishes featuring beef, chicken, seafood, tofu, lamb, and also duck.
If you happen to visit and are not one to try different foods, they still have the classics that you are familiar with like:
- Beef and Broccoli
- Orange Chicken
- Sesame Chicken
- Egg Rolls
- Lo Mein Noodles and
- Fried Rice
Orange Chicken from WEI Chinese Cuisine
What I Ordered
For my first time, I decided to try completely new dishes. I ordered the Bamboo Flounder Fish and Scallion Pancakes. And I would not mind trying more.
Bamboo Flounder Fish
By their menu description is: Lightly fried flounder with scallions, cumin, cilantro & numbing Sichuan peppercorns.
This was a light and flavorful fish. There was a generous amount of peppers, but it wasn’t hot like you would think. It was a pleasant bold flavor against the cooler notes of the cilantro.
The DoorDash presentation doesn’t do the flavor justice.
I found this image of the Bamboo Flounder Fish from one of their reviews to show what it looked like dining in.
Scallion Pancakes
I typically don’t order an appetizer for lunch especially through DoorDash, but the Scallion Pancakes intrigued me. They did not disappoint. They weren’t thick like a breakfast pancake and more like a flat bread. I really liked the crispy chewy texture, though I would have preferred more scallions in the pancake.
Scallion Pancakes delivered via Door Dash
Scallion Pancakes also known as Green Onion Pancakes
Other Items On the Menu That I’ll Order Next
These items stood out to me and yes I have a list so next time I’ll know what to get.
- Roasted Duc, I’d dine there for this one instead of having it delivered.
- DOUBLE COOKED PORK BELLY cooked with cabbage, bell peppers, jalapeños, leeks, hot chili oil & broad bean sauce
- WOOD EAR MUSHROOM SALAD, which is spicy and with wild peppers and Chinese black vinegar
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