Roast Duck, BBQ Pork, and Pigs Intestines - Ming's Bar B Que

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Location: Chamblee
Price: $8 - $15 (cash only!!!)
Food Type: Asian

Ming's Bar B Que is a Buford Highway staple and my family has been eating here for as long as I can remember. Whether you are looking for a relatively cheap quality meal or want delicious and fresh bbq pork or roast duck to add to a meal at home, Ming's is the place to go. Patrons know the meat served at Ming's is fresh because it is hanging in the entrance window for all to see upon entering. Step-up to the counter to order to go or go ahead and seat yourself in the small and informal restaurant. However, before you sit down make sure you read the list of specials - hand written and posted on the wall daily.

When looking at the menu be open to trying new things. Ming's serves authentic cuisine ranging from recognizable dishes such as Roast Duck and Beef Chow Mein to more adventurous dishes such as Pig's Blood Rice Congee or Fried Intestine. To get you started, I will let you know a few of my personal favorites.

On a cold winter day there is nothing better than a big heaping bowl of rice congee. For the less adventurous I recommend ordering Thousand Year Egg and Pork Rice Congee (if you don't like it you only lose $3.25 and the eggs are not actually 1,000 years old). For the more adventurous try the Abalone and Chicken Rice Congee. I would also recommend asking for the fried bread sticks to tear off and soak in your congee. The bread has a consistency similar to churros and adds a bit of crunch to the rice soup. Congee does not contain many vegetables so opting to add a side dish of green vegetables that you can toss into your congee is recommended - when doing this ask the waitress for a recommendation instead of ordering off the menu.

If you are not in the mood for congee, try one of their noodle dishes. The Chow Fun with Beef and Singapore Pan Fried Noodle are two of my all time favorites. Another option is to order a bowl of steamed rice and a combination plate of Ming's fresh roast bbq duck and bbq pork (a combination plate will cost you $8.50 and there is enough for two people to share).

Overall Ming's Bar B Que is an excellent and authentic Chinese restaurant. Be sure to swing by it the next time you are on Buford Highway.