I’ve had a ton of Chinese food in this town.  And Lubbock has it’s assortment of Chinese buffets and small Choo Chai’s etc.

But tonight…

I found the place I’ll be at on Saturday nights for Chinese.

It’s Gilbert’s!

Gilbert Auyeung is the man because he makes one hell of a family style meal. It’s five courses and appetizers.

We started with pork spare ribs served with a spicy horseradish or a sweet and sour sauce on the side.  The meat fell off the bones and was perfect.

Next was a tasty egg roll that was great because the key to a good egg roll is the pastry, is it doughy or is it cooked just right.  You should know what version everybody gets at Gilbert’s

The first main course came with a beef with asparagus.  Now this was spicier that I had expected but it was incredibly tasty.

Next was beef and mushrooms served on a sizzling plate that came straight from the oven

Rice was served here almost as a palate changer.

Sweet and Sour Pork that Joanna could tell was great just by the first bite of the pineapple. It disappeared quickly from the table.

More rice was brought out now.

Ginger Chicken: Now Joanna thought this had too much ginger, I didn’t think it had enough.

General Tso Shrimp: My friend Chris , whose birthday party it was reminded me that before this course, “Sean, this is a marathon and not a sprint.” I reminded him to stop looking at the shrimp that I pulled off to my plate.

Tender, perfectly seasoned.

Just a perfect meal.

Now here’s the best thing, it’s family style, so they just bring out big plates of food for you to eat and eat.  The bad thing… you have to have reservations for the Saturday special, and DON’T come late, because if you do… your table MAY be gone!

Diners , Drive-In’s and Dives should definitely check this one out.

I thought I was going to a birthday dinner for a friend with 16 other people. I came back finding a new hole in the wall to take people I like. I won’t bring people I don’t like here… not sharing!