Recently, we discovered Yixiang Hunan Gourmet, a newly opened restaurant in Malden, MA, near my son’s house. It’s located in a neighborhood with a reasonably sized Chinese community, rather than on a busy commercial street. Since it’s so close, we decided to give it a try. I was told the restaurant has only been open for a couple of months.
The environment immediately reminded me of a local Chinese restaurant in China—simple, comfortable, and very authentic. One dish that really caught my eye was the green pepper stir-fried with century egg, because we had just enjoyed this dish a few months ago in China. The flavor here was spot-on and truly authentic. In fact, this was the first time I’ve ever had this dish in the U.S., and it brought back great memories.
The staff were very polite and patient, even though there were quite a few tables occupied. The ordering system was easy to use on your cellphone, which made the whole experience convenient and smooth. If you’re nearby in Malden, I highly recommend giving Yixiang Hunan Gourmet a try.