“The chicken wings from Evergreen [3608 Miller Rd., Wilm.] can’t possibly be good for you, but they really hit the spot. The sweet-and-sour chicken from Happy Fortune [1808 Marsh Rd., Wilm.] is also one of those guilty pleasures.” — Michael Pollock, editor-in-chief “It’s not the healthy choice, but I like the General Tso’s chicken from my delivery spot, King Garden [214 W. Market St., Newport]. I like to load it up with hot mustard and a side of dumplings. I used to get steamed mixed veggies with white rice and spicy garlic sauce when I lived in Brooklyn, but I can’t seem to find a place with the perfect garlic sauce around these parts. Can anybody steer me in the right direction?” — Matthew Loeb, creative/production manager (mloeb@catalystvisuals.com) “I go with the tofu, Szechuan-style, at Hong Kong in Trolley Square. Since they’re open late, it’s perfect for deadline nights when I’m here at the office and don’t have time to spend in the kitchen. Also, it’s delicious. Sweet, spicy, and, from my experience, very consistent.” — Shawna Sneath, senior graphic designer “When my husband and I were Newark dwellers, our goto spot was Golden Palace [1450 Kirkwood Hwy.]. Hong Kong [28A Trolley Sq.] is our favorite spot now that we live in Wilmington. I really like is the Singapore Mei Fun, a spicy, thin-noodle dish with lots of veggies, chicken, and shrimp.” — Marie Graham, sales director
Your Picks (courtesy of our Facebook fans) Ken Grant: “Sesame Chicken at Great Wall in Pike Creek.” Eric Anderson: “The homemade egg rolls from Jeen Wong Thai Cuisine at the Riverfront Market are the best in the state, hands down.”
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Brittany Wilson: “My favorite is a classic: chicken, broccoli, and white rice. Favorite place: Great Wall :).”
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Jonathan Perry: “Ginger Chicken at China Royale in Wilmington [off Marsh Road].”
Elizabeth Cox: “Chicken in black-bean sauce or chicken with cashews from Szechuan Restaurant [off Kirkwood Highway].”
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Kathy Saxton: “Sesame-chicken combo from the Crownery Restaurant [Lantana Square].” Dane R. Ciarlo: “Mongolian beef and Singapore rice noodles from P.F. Chang’s.”
Gaby O’Brien: “Vegetable fried rice from the Crownery in Lantana Square.”
Donna Dowell: “Shrimp in chili sauce from China Royale and hot-and-sour soup from Hong Kong in Trolley Square.”
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