King Wah by Brian Shea

In search of California's finest cuisine? Look no further than the humble establishment known as King Wah. Outrage spread throughout the elite restaurant crowd when King Wah was snubbed (yet again!) by the Michelin Star committee in 2022. The Michelin council will be hearing incessantly from this reviewer after the most recent electrifying visit.

King Wah is located in a vibrant strip mall, where the mesmerizing neon glow of the sign draws customers into the abode like moths to a flame. The staff offers a joyous greeting to new arrivals. A quick tour of the restaurant showcases the family establishment serving all ages. Little ones amble between the tables. Toothless grandparents rattle around on their rascals pestering their grandchildren to return to their seats in vain.

Take a moment to browse the bountiful aquariums. The salt water tanks hold the unsuspecting meals about to meet their demise. One last chance to re-establish land mammal dominance before it is served with a side of rice and bok choy.

One quickly notices that the patrons are mostly of Chinese descent, a reassuring sign confirming the restaurants authenticity. Occasionally, the odd Caucasian stumbles in the doors to enjoy a foreign meal under a mask of struggle due to language barrier and the use of chopsticks.

Stop by and shower your tastebuds with delight.

The décor is coated with accents of brown and tan. The subtle color prevents distraction while allowing one focus to on the delicacies on the giant spinning plate in table center, the flavors of which transport one to Hong Kong.

Poem dedicated to the establishment:

Welcome to King Wahhhh!

Breathing life into Chinese cuisine

In the bay area

With singing competition on the TV

Pick your fish from the blue

Tank, cooked fresh to your delight

The staff brings it out on cue

Texture just right

Hot tea always full

Watch out!

The kettle can scald

No need to pout

Stuffed on red bean desert

Pack the leftovers. Leave a tip.

To fill the heart

Until the next trip

Wiipe review:

The bathrooms for the restaurant are found adjacent to the food court. Gold fountains guide one to the two urinals while the sweet serenade of Bach wafts through the air. A team of bathroom attendants compliment ones looks and form during the relief process. After the ordeal, they carry the customer through a shower of lavender mist before depositing them back at their seat in the restaurant.

Rating: 2 of 2 ply