I got takeout last night from NCS, and it did not disappoint one bit! Great recommendation Alan.
Ordered:
- Pot Stickers, $5.95
- Small Combination (protein choice) Singapore Noodles, $6.95
- Signature Sichuan Sauce Boiled Fish Filet, $11.45
The portion size cannot be emphasized enough. For under $28 pre-tip, I was handed what felt like a 25lbs free weight. But this is not just a value option, really great quality, especially on the fish.
I thought the pot stickers were good. No complaints, their dipping sauce and chili oil were well done. But as Ronnie says, if you're looking for a thin wonton wrapper, this is not for you.
The Singapore noodles were also good, just a tad dry, which is the common flaw (if ever a dish designed for a couple dashes of soy sauce, it's Singapore noodles). The small portion was so much food, I shudder at the thought of how massive the X-Large would be.
Lastly, the Signature Sichuan Fish - two pepper signs, not to be confused with the one pepper "Spicy Sichuan", "Crazy Numb Spicy" (Ma La), or "Signature Dry Chili" options, stole the show. There were no peppercorns or chilis in the sauce, but it did have heat. It's very much like Fei Ten Yu, but with bok choy and onion rather than bean sprouts. The texture was very buttery, and again a massive portion (two large soup containers).
Needless to say I will be back. It's a quick mile down Western after getting off the expressway at Fullerton, not too tough to get back on and to the near north suburbs.
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Also looks like they may now be open on Wednesdays based on their website and paper menu