Very Good Dim Sum at Cheng Du 23 in Wayne, NJ Restaurant Review

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We love dim sum, but have not found good dim sum outside of Chinatown in whatever city. We have enjoyed this sort of feast, in New York, Montreal, San Francisco and other cities.

We came across Cheng Du 23 by chance and were ready for lunch. We were delighted when we sat down and were handed a dim sum menu.

Now if you can rate an Asian restaurant by how many Asian people our dining there, Cheng Du 23 has got to rate an excellent. At around 1:30 it was pretty busy with famillies and friends who clearly knew the cuisine. We had no wine or beer at lunch but will be prepared the next time.

You may know this restaurant that has had various names over the years. It is in the strip

center on 23 south near the Willowbrook Mall, next to Home Goods. It has been nicely renovated since I was there last.

They now have an award winning chef that has gotten great reviews by the NY Times, Wall Street Journal and Star Ledger for their authentic Sichuan Cuisine.

We had the ginger string beans that were delicious, sticky rice wrapped in real lotus leaves, some wonderful Shrimp Shu Mai, noodles in a spicy sauce and some dumplings.

The wait staff is very friendly and the man with the dim sum cart came and delivered our orders quickly.

Can't wait to get back to try some more dishes.