Three years ago I posted about my lunch visit to Chang'an in Tustin, most likely the most expensive a la carte Chinese restaurant where I spent $100 on lunch. This time we had a whole family gathering here, so it was much more representative of the restaurant's menu.
Everyone who goes to Chang'an orders their Peking Duck. It costs $398. And there's a limit of one duck per party. Now $398 sounds like a lot to pay for a duck. And it is. But it does come with a flaming duck sideshow.
In addition, the duck is prepared two ways--regular, and smoked in a glass container.
The result is a beautiful, delicious duck. But not worth $398.
Next best dishes were the short ribs and the beef tongue.
Whole scallops were also very good.
Crystal prawn noodles and fried rice.
Jellyfish salad
Chinese vegetables
Assorted desserts
Awesome video display. Perhaps a scene in Shaanxi?
