IVY Eats At Jardin De Chine

There’s nothing like walking into one of the old-timers such as Jardin De Chine in Jal El Dib and getting that ( now-rare)  service that used to make Lebanon so unique; you know, the one where the waiter knows exactly what you want just by looking at your facial expressions, the one where the manager and waiter  bid you farewell at the door and genuinely thank you for choosing them. The one where you feel like a cherished customer rather than just another number taking up some space.

Jardin De Chine, has managed, with its loyal group of customers to stand-tall amongst the competition, although if you really come to think of it, there’s not much competition especially at this price range. When you first walk into this grand place with its glass floors overlooking a Chinese-looking pond and its fancy water fountains,  you would take it for a pretty-pricey establishment.  But once you take a look at the extensive menu you realize that you can pay just the same sitting at the food court in Spinneys. And the best thing about it- the food is authentically Chinese. None of that Lebanonized Chinese food ( I’m going to refrain from naming places), it’s the real deal.

The spring rolls had just the right temperature and crispness one would anticipate, I would only recommend more veggies inside. The strong taste of the hot and sour soup was a good complement.

The beef with mushrooms in black bean sauce was absolutely scrumptious . Enough said.

For me, no Chinese meal is complete without noodles. Better yet, no noodles are complete without the right amount of stir-fried veggies topped with some plump salmon-colored shrimps. This dish a is Must-Have. Bisoux