I got my attitude adjusted at Gingerine Fresh Asian in Southlake Texas
Don't you love when you stumble upon something great, simply by accident? That's what happened to me tonight. Hun and I were out just driving around when I decided I wanted to go to Steak and Shake in Southlake. Because you don't know Hun and me, you don't see how very strange that really is. He isn't a fast food kind of guy, although I do partake now and then. I've been on this kick of eating really good fresh stuff and I think I just wanted to reward myself with a juicy burger.
As Hun often does, (but don't tell him I said so) he missed the turn because we were talking (as we always do). He had to turn left off of 1709 in Southlake so he could turn around and (gasp) drive me thru Steak and Shake. We entered a parking lot when he noticed a place called Gingerine Fresh Asian. "YES!" I said. "Let's try it!" I'm so game for trying something new all the time. Hun - not so much. He likes the familiar. But maybe since his other choice was a juicy burger, he was willing to go along with trying something new, just to make me happy.
We really had no idea what to expect.
Immediately upon entering we felt peaceful, yet energized. Does that even make sense? The music was a perfect compliment, we could hear it, but it was in the background. I like that when I dine with Hun. We were quickly offered menus. This is where the real fun began. So many choices! We couldn't quickly decide because we had to read everything on the menu. I personally love menus with personality. This one was loaded with it. The first words on the menu, "Attitude Adjustments" (appetizers) I wanted to try them all! Not because I needed my attitude adjusted, but because they all sounded fabulous!
A bit later on the menu we were greeted with Twirlers (noodles), Slurpers (soups), Curious Curries, and Special and Fins. Not only were the headings fun, there were dishes with humorous names like The Nutty Professor, Diving Shrimps, and Screamin' Chick. See why we had to read the whole menu! We sat and giggled as we shared the menu experience together.
Shortly after sitting down a delightful woman greeted us. She asked our names, told us about the restaurant and shared that she named one of the dishes after her husband, "The Nutty Professor." A man joined her at the table. She introduced us to him by name, "This is Terri and Mike." She said. He shook our hands. I then said, "Is this the Nutty Professor?" And we all laughed.
She shared with us that the restaurant was featured in Fort Worth magazine this month and asked if she could share it with us. She brought the magazine to our table and beamed as she shared. You could tell the restaurant is her dream being fulfilled. There was such a genuineness among the owners and the staff. Every person working made us feel like their guests and like we were the guests of honor. Bo did a fabulous job serving us! Really amazing!
They left the table and we both commented that they were simply delightful! We don't normally like people chatting it up with us at dinner, but they made us feel like we were company in their home, rather than the way most managers or owners treat us, like they are trying to get our business.
We were quite impressed and hadn't even tried the food yet!
We opted to have our attitudes adjusted twice, by choosing the "Shrimp in the Blanket" and the "Avocado Crab Rolls." There were so many things we wanted to try, but new we would definitely be coming back so we decided on the "Savory Basil Duck." There were several items on the menu with a spicy icon next to them. This means you can choose how spicy you want the dish. I'm a wimp so went with little spice. I heard someone order a spicy 3. That burns me just thinking about it. I'm so glad they had options for wimps!
As soon as the Attitude Adjustments arrived, we were thrilled with our choices! The presentation was wonderful and the taste was outstanding! Loved loved love it!
The owner returned to our table to let us know thateverything is prepared fresh and that the recipes are family recipes passed down from her family, with some of her own inventions as well. Did I mention she was delightful? Every bite I took I felt that I was giving my body what it wants. Another first for me was that I willingly ate the red and green peppers. I've always disliked them. But tonight, they just looked so good for me, I picked them up with my red and green chopsticks and savored them. Yes. I gave myself some good fuel with the Savory Basil Duck dish.
The food was all great! We loved the atmosphere. And I particularly liked that I didn't have to stare at TV's. I suppose there are some tables where the TV's would be distracting, but we were away from them, so they weren't.
We both loved this restaurant that we continued talking about it for several minutes after leaving. This is our string of adjectives to describe our experience, refreshed, enchanted, delighted, uplifted, encouraged, inspired, invigorated, and nourished etc. I hesitate to share this but I will, it felt to me like a bit of a spiritual experience in the sense that there was peace and tranquility and such a genuineness that I felt great to the very core of my being.
I'm so glad Hun made a wrong turn into the parking lot of Gingerine Fresh Asian in Southlake Texas.
Gingerine Fresh Asian is located at 2750 E. Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092. They are open for lunch and dinner and have Happy Hour from 4 - 7 pm every day. They even offer complimentary appetizers if you come in during a Texas sporting event. Call for details 817-749-0998 Alisa, Pote and Scott will make you feel like a guest in their home and give you a delightful experience. Tell 'em Terri and Mike sent you. We'll definitely be going back!
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