OK, Mr. Tito Chavezz...since you've been asking me every time we talk, "When are you going to post your review of Genghis Cohen?!" ...here's my post on it.First things first. When you take a look at the many choices on the menu, the very top has printed four "things you need to know about Genghis Cohen Restaurant."
* We expect our friends who visit Genghis Cohen Restaurant to relax, and enjoy our gourmet New York-style Szechuan Chinese cuisine.
* If you are a first timer, please be a little adventurous. Do not hesitate to ask our serving staff for Genghis Cohen specialties.
* A special menu is available for large groups and private parites, 18% gratuity will be added to parties of eight or more.
* Seven dollars per person minimum charge required on everyday, from 7PM-10PM
A week or so ago, I was definitely among friends to celebrate CK's 21st (+10 years) birthday. I was excited to go to this restaurant because 1) Mr. Tito is good friends with Dennis, the owner; 2) I downloaded the restaurant's Crackerjack Shrimp recipe a few years ago and wanted to try the real deal in person; 3) I wanted my sunglasses back from GT; 4) I missed the last outing to catch the Comedy Act of The Stage Ningaz; and 5) Most importantly, it's always a good time when you're with good friends.While CK had his Foo Foo Drinks for his birthday, I ordered my usual Belvedere Tonic while we waited for our food to come. Dennis took care of our menu, and we anxiously awaited each plate like kids waiting to open their gifts on Christmas day. We didn't know what would come out, but we knew that we wouldn't be disappointed. And out came the barrage of food...Soups: Hot and Sour & Egg Drop Corn w/Chicken; Appetizers: Shrimp Toast, Skewered Beef, Dumplings and dish after dish of delicious Chinese food (American style, of course). I polled some folks that night on their favorites and made sure I snapped some of the evidence before they disappeared! (Some people voted twice or thrice...like me! MS' favorite of the night was one of the appetizers...the Skewered Beef which was tender, sweet, and oh so delicious!) ^o^
Mabo Tofu was thick on the gravy [1 vote]
Crackerjack Shrimp...my favorite of the night! [3 votes]
Crab w/Asparagus in Black Bean Sauce...another favorite! [3 votes]
Sauteed Green Beans...yet another favorite! [2 votes]
Chicken Chow Mein...yummy noodles
Another Shrimp dish that was delicious too!
Beef with Black Pepper, Bell Peppers & Onions...tender and good! [1 vote]
The No Name Duck...didn't have a lot of room for this one, but good too!
All on a nice lazy susan, I had several rounds with each of the platters and hit food coma state in less than an hour. Dennis knew his regulars at the restaurant, and assured me that he's not into pretentiousness. He was a very cool guy who was easy to talk with and who also complimented me on my purse...A guy with great taste and a taste for good eats. I'm sure I'll go back with my group of friends for a bite to eat, some relaxing music or some stand-up comedy, and more good times.
Genghis Cohen
Street: 740 N. Fairfax Avenue (& Melrose)
T: for rsvp & takeout: 1.323.653.0640
for delivery: 1.310.278.3955
for music hotline: 1.310.578.5591
3 comments:
Cohen?! That's hilarious. But clue me in on the pun. Is the owner Jewish? I have heard of the affinity that the Jewish people have with Chinese food. Is this result of that?
Good food. Good times.
Elmo: Yeah, I think the OG owner was in fact Jewish. Interesting, huh? ;)
GT: Definitely! When's the next outing???
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