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Pak Choi at a Glance
Opening Hours
- Mon - Fri: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm and
- Mon - Fri: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Sat: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Sun: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm and
- Sun: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Rating
- Matthias: 4.5 / 5
Price
- Affordable
- Between 5.00 and 15.00 Euro for a dish
Summary
This Chinese restaurant is definitely worth a visit. If you are interested in original Chinese cuisine, then you have to check this out. I was particularly impressed by the affordable price of all the orders.
Do you like Chinese food? Please don’t think of the big China buffets, as these buffets are tailored to the European palate and have almost nothing in common with Chinese cuisine.
I will now introduce you to a Chinese restaurant in Frankfurt am Main which you should definitely visit if you are in Frankfurt, near the main train station. The restaurant Pak Choi represents Northern Chinese cuisine but also offers dishes from the Sichuan province. Pak Choi is located in the heart of the Frankfurt main train station district and is very easily accessible on foot. The restaurant, which was very full during my visit, shows that the many good reviews on Tripadvisor are completely justified.
Fried Pig Intestine
A white oval platter holds a mound of crispy fried chicken, golden and craggy from a seasoned batter, tossed with sliced green celery or peppers, whole dried red chilies, and flecks of chili flakes and garlic. The dish sits on a dark wood restaurant table, with warm low lighting suggesting an evening meal. This is a typical Sichuan-style dry-fried chicken served at Pak Choi, a Chinese restaurant in Frankfurt am Main.
A white oval platter holds a mound of crispy fried chicken, golden and craggy from a seasoned batter, tossed with sliced green celery or peppers, whole dried red chilies, and flecks of chili flakes and garlic. The dish sits on a dark wood restaurant table, with warm low lighting suggesting an evening meal. This is a typical Sichuan-style dry-fried chicken served at Pak Choi, a Chinese restaurant in Frankfurt am Main.
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Oh dear, I don’t eat that! I will never say something like that. I am open to any dish because I am not prejudiced. I tried it and was amazed and at the same time annoyed as to why I hadn’t tried this dish before.
I tried this dish for the first time at Pak Choi. It is quite spicy due to the peppers and chilies, but the fried pieces of pork balance out the spiciness. The pig intestine was slightly salty and had a slightly wild aftertaste.
Pig Ears in Chili Oil
A white oval plate holds a heap of Chinese cold appetizer: thin, curled strips of pig ear glazed in reddish chili oil, tossed with slivers of green pepper, celery, cilantro, and scattered sesame seeds. The strips glisten, their translucent layers catching the light, and a small pool of dressing collects at the edge of the plate. At the upper left, a metal bowl of steamed white rice slides into the frame, and the whole meal sits on a dark restaurant table. The dish reads as a textural, spicy starter at a Chinese restaurant, with the rice waiting alongside.
A white oval plate holds a heap of Chinese cold appetizer: thin, curled strips of pig ear glazed in reddish chili oil, tossed with slivers of green pepper, celery, cilantro, and scattered sesame seeds. The strips glisten, their translucent layers catching the light, and a small pool of dressing collects at the edge of the plate. At the upper left, a metal bowl of steamed white rice slides into the frame, and the whole meal sits on a dark restaurant table. The dish reads as a textural, spicy starter at a Chinese restaurant, with the rice waiting alongside.
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Relatively unknown to Europeans, but this dish is characterized by its stronger chili oil flavor. The thin strips of pig ear are not floppy and tough, they are very easy to eat. The fiery fried vegetables are the ideal accompaniment.
Spicy Cooked Fish in Chili Oil
A generous Chinese meal spread across a dark table at Pak Choi in Frankfurt. The centerpiece is a large stainless steel pot on a white plate, filled with a fiery red broth crowded with bean sprouts, celery, leafy greens, and pieces of fish, a metal ladle resting inside. Around it sit plates of steamed white rice, including a big shareable portion in a metal bowl with a serving spoon. Smaller dishes round out the table: a bowl of cold bean sprout and shredded salad flecked with chili, a plate of stir-fried greens with peppers, another dish with a chili-topped fish or meat preparation, a blue-and-white patterned cup, and a glass of dark soda. Someone in a patterned jacket sits across the table, mostly cropped out of frame, in the warm indoor light of the dining room.
A generous Chinese meal spread across a dark table at Pak Choi in Frankfurt. The centerpiece is a large stainless steel pot on a white plate, filled with a fiery red broth crowded with bean sprouts, celery, leafy greens, and pieces of fish, a metal ladle resting inside. Around it sit plates of steamed white rice, including a big shareable portion in a metal bowl with a serving spoon.
Smaller dishes round out the table: a bowl of cold bean sprout and shredded salad flecked with chili, a plate of stir-fried greens with peppers, another dish with a chili-topped fish or meat preparation, a blue-and-white patterned cup, and a glass of dark soda. Someone in a patterned jacket sits across the table, mostly cropped out of frame, in the warm indoor light of the dining room.
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This dish is currently my absolute favorite dish when I go to a Chinese restaurant. Here, fish (Pangasius or also Taipei) is cooked in a pot with delicious sauce, water and chili oil. This additionally soaks up the broth and develops a very good taste in the mouth. This dish is served with rice.
Exterior View of Pak Choi Restaurant in Frankfurt
Night view of Pak Choi, a Chinese restaurant on a Frankfurt street, seen from across the road. The street-level facade glows warmly, with two large windows flanking a dark wooden entrance door where a person in dark clothes is stepping inside. Through the glass you can see diners seated at tables, green bamboo stalks in the left window, and leafy plants arranged along both sills. Two lantern-style wall lamps light the doorway, and a small menu board stands next to it. The upper facade is a plain salmon-colored plaster with a bit of wear, and a bicycle leans against the wall at the right edge of the frame. The overall feel is of a cozy, busy neighborhood eatery on an ordinary evening.
Night view of Pak Choi, a Chinese restaurant on a Frankfurt street, seen from across the road. The street-level facade glows warmly, with two large windows flanking a dark wooden entrance door where a person in dark clothes is stepping inside. Through the glass you can see diners seated at tables, green bamboo stalks in the left window, and leafy plants arranged along both sills. Two lantern-style wall lamps light the doorway, and a small menu board stands next to it. The upper facade is a plain salmon-colored plaster with a bit of wear, and a bicycle leans against the wall at the right edge of the frame. The overall feel is of a cozy, busy neighborhood eatery on an ordinary evening.
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The exterior of the restaurant is rather minimalist. During my visit there was no restaurant sign and no advertising on the windows. Despite the unassuming exterior, I had the feeling that this restaurant is very well known among the people and is constantly well attended.
A little tip: My dishes were very oily. In China, a lot of green tea is drunk to prevent oils and fats from settling in your own body. Green tea therefore promotes digestion and the absorption of fats. So always drink green tea when you eat fatty food.
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