Samiel said:Burleson maybe... ha ha!
Burleson is the closest, so it would be quite a little drive over there. I can't vote for the Old Country place - not a big fan of the buffets (except in Vegas). Ton's would be better - it's buffet style, but they cook it after other people have access to it, not before. I still want Campo Verde, but I guess I can hold off on that until Saturday night.Bigtruck said:How far is the closest Babes Chicken House (not a strip club)?? :grin-square:
Ray
ps. as passionate Viet My is about Ton's.........it would be OK with me too.
Firecracker said:Burleson is the closest, so it would be quite a little drive over there. I can't vote for the Old Country place - not a big fan of the buffets (except in Vegas). Ton's would be better - it's buffet style, but they cook it after other people have access to it, not before. I still want Campo Verde, but I guess I can hold off on that until Saturday night.![]()
I don't know if you'll like Ton's better - you'll have to ask Samiel that one since I haven't been there.akaTrigger said:Heya Tara. You took me to Genghis - do you think I'll like Ton's better?
Even if she says no, I will start the plans to get this going at Ton's since no one is adamant against it.
What time can you be in Arlington, Tara?
Melinda
Samiel said:I think the main thing about Genghis vs. Ton's is that you shouldn't go into one, thinking it's like the other in terms of selection and flavor. I would say Genghis has more of a Chinese take-out flavor where Ton's has more of a stir-fry flavor. Genghis is a bit heavier in the sauce where Ton's has lighter flavors based on what you choose to add to your dish. If you really like Chinese food like Sesame Beef or Kung Pao Chicken, you won't really find that type of flavor at Ton's. If you like to eat relatively healthy, you can choose from a variety of options at Ton's.
Anyone else here been to both?
Samiel said:My favorite mix at Ton's...
Beef
Tofu
Fake Crab (cause it's fake)
Mushrooms
Broccoli (as much as I can fit)
Bamboo Shoots (just a bit)
Water Chestnuts (just a bit)
Pineapple (just a bit)
I then add a little hot (spicy) oil, garlic, soy sauce and then they stir-fry it on the grill in front of you. Top it off with sesame seeds and then I eat it with white rice. Delicious!
It tastes better because you put some effort into mixing everything yourself!![]()
Samiel said:White rice is on the side. No bread pockets though.
Typical Ton's visit:
Greeted and seated.
Drink order.
Go to the line, pick up a tray with two large bowls. Fill the bowls with your choice of meats, vegetables, noodles, etc.
Add liquid-ish mixtures to the bowls (cooking sherry, soy sauce, sugar water, ginger, garlic, hot oil, etc.)
They stir-fry it on a big circular grill in front of you... ask for your egg or fried rice at this time...
Once your food is cooked, they put it on a large plate and ask you if you'd like sesame seeds added to the top (say yes)
Once you get back to your table, your drink will be waiting for you, as well a large bowl of white rice
At this point, the server will ask you if you'd like soup (hot and sour or egg drop)
Have a delicious meal or bad one, depending on your choice of ingredients (ha ha, don't add too many water chestnuts, believe me)
Repeat going through the line as necessary until you're full (for me, it usually only takes the first visit)
Once you appear to be finished with your main dish, the server will ask you if you'd like some ice cream (soft serve)
Once you're done with dessert, the server will bring you a fortune cookie (end it with "in bed") and your check
Go to the front to pay
Tip your server and feel to throw a dollar or two to the chefs who cooked your meal
Play pool on a full stomach
There's also a Ton's in Grand Prairie... but I don't know of any others...
akaTrigger said:Can they make good fried rice, like the Quick Fire Bowl place Ray took me to in Austin during the Texas Open? (wait, I paid for that!) If so, I'm in for Ton's. I didn't like Genghis at all.![]()
Samiel said:White rice is on the side. No bread pockets though.
Typical Ton's visit:
Greeted and seated.
Drink order.
Go to the line, pick up a tray with two large bowls. Fill the bowls with your choice of meats, vegetables, noodles, etc.
Add liquid-ish mixtures to the bowls (cooking sherry, soy sauce, sugar water, ginger, garlic, hot oil, etc.)
They stir-fry it on a big circular grill in front of you... ask for your egg or fried rice at this time...
Once your food is cooked, they put it on a large plate and ask you if you'd like sesame seeds added to the top (say yes)
Once you get back to your table, your drink will be waiting for you, as well a large bowl of white rice
At this point, the server will ask you if you'd like soup (hot and sour or egg drop)
Have a delicious meal or bad one, depending on your choice of ingredients (ha ha, don't add too many water chestnuts, believe me)
Repeat going through the line as necessary until you're full (for me, it usually only takes the first visit)
Once you appear to be finished with your main dish, the server will ask you if you'd like some ice cream (soft serve)
Once you're done with dessert, the server will bring you a fortune cookie (end it with "in bed") and your check
Go to the front to pay
Tip your server and feel to throw a dollar or two to the chefs who cooked your meal
Play pool on a full stomach
There's also a Ton's in Grand Prairie... but I don't know of any others...
Papa Red said:If it is that type of grill I would like the location. There was one call the Mongolian BBQ on greenville in Dallas in the late 60's & early 70's, it was great. I would eat there once a week.:happydance:
Charlie,