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Address: 2010 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Phone: (505) 800-8630
Website: https://selflane.com/bizs/chinshan-restaurant_albuquerque_nm
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Reviews
I have a strong appreciation for genuine Chinese cuisine. I make a deliberate effort to visit Denver or Austin to savor authentic Chinese dishes. Discovering a fantastic, flavor-rich restaurant right here in Albuquerque has left me thrilled. The service was top-notch, and the food was not only delicious but also expertly prepared. My personal favorites are the sesame beef and the chicken fried rice.
I went to Chinshan on a pure coincidence, they were the closest place that was open on a Sunday evening.
Me and my friends were trying to decide what to eat on a Sunday evening and I wanted Chinese. I’ve never heard of Chinshan from anyone, but they were the close by and open. I can be a little critical of Chinese food, so not having any expectations, I went in thinking it was just going to be a throwaway dinner that satisfies the craving for Chinese. Good Lord was I in for a surprise!
We ordered Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Orange Chicken, Mapo Tofu, and half of a Roast Duck. (Unfortunately they didn’t have the crispy duck available)
The Salt and Pepper shrimp was crunchy, perfectly salted, and had a great flavor from the jalapeño and green onion slices sprinkled on top. I thought the shrimp heads were a little fishy, but my wife assured me I was wrong. (If you’ve never had Salt and Pepper shrimp before, it’s lightly battered whole shrimp that is then deep-fried and seasoned. Once you get your head around eating the skin, the crunch is absolutely addicting. Goes great with a brewski.)
The Orange Chicken was the best I’ve had. Chicken was cooked just right, juicy and tender. The batter felt light and very crispy at the same time. Slivers of actual orange in the sauce gave the dish a balanced tangyness that coated the chicken without making the batter soggy.
The Roasted Duck was good. I’m not a huge fan of duck (except crispy), but this one was not at all gamey and had a good flavor I would describe as a blend of Hoisin and Chinese five spice.
The Pork Mapo Tofu was my favorite dish of the evening. Good Mapo Tofu has both Sichuan peppercorn and regular pepper. This dish is meant to be spicy and ‘numbing’ which is something I haven’t experienced from other places in town (or state). Tofu was melt-in-your-mouth soft without losing shape, the pork was minced finely, and the peppers were sprinkled in just enough for a spicy flavor that anyone can handle. The Szechuan peppercorns gave a numbness that just sometimes let you know it was there without interfering with the other flavors. I would also describe the flavor of the peppercorn itself as flowery or maybe lightly herby, an interesting flavor all its own.
Give Chinshan a try, it might just be your new favorite.
TLDR:
Best Mapo Tofu and Orange Chicken in town. Big portions, delicious food.
I had an order of the sweet and sour chicken which came served with a big pot of white rice. The portion size was certainly good, but the chicken was only so so. Not the best I’ve ever had. I was however, able to take the remainder of my meal home for dinner later on. Something I always appreciate.
With several other ample Chinese eateries locates not too far from this establishment. Chinshan isn’t a place I would rank high especially high on the must visit list. It’s a basic Chinese restaurant that offers decent food. Perhaps good for take-out if you live in the vicinity.