I am extremely impressed by the food, ambiance and wait staff here at Made In Kitchen. I've been coming on and off to try the different dishes that are offered and the taste has been consistently savory and authentic. The feel here is great and the music is very upbeat and hip. The waiters and waitresses are very attentive and show that they care about their customers. They always ask if everything is alright and repeatedly refill the jasmine tea. I come down to the International District a lot and this is by far, the cleanest restaurant I've been to. The variety of Southeast Asian cuisine offered at this place is innovative and delicious at the same time. You can order Vietnamese, Singaporean or Malaysian food depending on your appetite.The crispy imperial rolls are top notch - it has a very crunchy texture on the outside and a mouthwatering flavor on the inside that is filled with crab and shrimp! On my last visit I tried some of the new dishes such as the tamarind beef salad that was lightly drizzled with a citrus vinaigrette. I definitely recommend that because it's a feel-good-eat-healthy type of dish. The golden shrimp cakes are a pretty popular item at this place and I order it every time I come. One time I came with a good friend and she ordered the lemongrass pork chops and it was very tender and juicy. There is really something for everyone who wants to taste a bit of Southeast Asian flavor. The Singaporean specialty - Hai-Nam Chicken is really good! I love the ginger sauce that compliments the chicken. After all, sauce is everything. The last time I came was with my husband and we tried the Spicy Malaysian Eggplants and the Curry Duck. The eggplants were spicy and addictive! The curry duck was yummy and even yummier because of the sweet onions marinated in the sauce. This place is reasonably priced, provided with nice people and a comfortable atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back!
Pros: Great food and friendly staff
Cons: Parking may be hard to find but after 6pm customers can park nextdoor at Arts of China
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