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Chateau Chang
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Victorville, California
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French Continental cuisine with an Asian flare. That's how Ava,
their waitress of 7 years describes their diverse menu. She is quite the asset to Chateau Chang, excited about their food and able to describe in detail how every dish is prepared. She's tried them all and she'll tell it like it is. Do as she says and you wont get hurt! "Don't order the Shrimp Tempura with Vegetables and you'll be fine", she says. At first when you read through the menu the place seems more like a steak and seafood restaurant, serving Surf & Turf and various cuts of beef and fish. Then there are the surprising appearances of Chicken Cordon Bleu, Quail, and Frog Legs as well as Orange Peel Beef, Mongolian Beef and Sizzling Rice Soup. We first came here two years ago and so enjoyed the food that we had to come back. Though it's location doesn't paint a picture of promise, in a strip center with businesses of function a few doors away, inside is dimly lit with booths, scattered tables and a relaxing tone. With so much to choose from, we all thought long and hard about our selections. My brother and his wife chose the Porterhouse Steak, my husband the Pan Fried Trout almondine style, combining it with the New York Steak and I ordered the Sesame Chicken. The bite-size pieces of chicken were breaded, golden fried and coated in a sweet and tangy glaze then sprinkled generously with sesame seeds. Though everyone was happy with their meals and thought them worthy enough to take home leftovers, they all made sure I didn't have to bother with a to-go box, finishing every bit of my meal. The Sesame Chicken was a hit! That's all right, I was consoled with the knowledge that I was taking home three orders of Shomei to enjoy later. The Shomei, wontons wrapped around ground filet mignon, steamed and served with an amazing soy based sauce is always a thrill. It was the hit our first time here and the reason we've all been coming back. The Mojave Chicken Wings another consideration, fried, glazed in a teriyaki sauce and topped with an awesome blend of bits of garlic, cilantro and green onion. The same combination is offered on the Cod Special with the cod cut into pieces and breaded first, which I haven't tried yet, but is next on my wish list. The meals all come with great grilled garlic bread, a tossed salad, fruit and a choice of lo-mein noodles and fried rice or baked potato. The food is generous and the prices are a bargain with the Shomei amazingly only $6.95 while the dinners are anywhere from $16.95 for my Sesame Chicken to $35 for King Crab Legs. I need an encore!
Located at 15425 Anacapa Road in Victorville
Telephone(760) 241-3040
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A view of the small dining room
from the lounge. |