Top China One on Woodward is tops
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👋 Annalise here, shouting from the rooftops that Top China One is an affordable gem just a couple of blocks from Little Caesars Arena.
State of play: That means crazy traffic if you're driving to the pickup-only spot during an event, but it does have a little alley-side parking lot.
- The Midtown restaurant scene is always changing, but I hope Top China One sticks around for a long time.
Dig in: The New York-style Chinese restaurant has a long menu, including vegetarian options, and an $8.35 lunch menu that is making me second-guess my $9.35 Chipotle sofritas bowls.
What I ate: I'm slightly embarrassed to say that I've always been a complete sucker for sesame chicken ($11.45 combo plate), but their Mongolian beef is special, too — though only if you love onions.
- The fried rice tastes like it's been freshly stir-fried, with seared slices of garlic throughout.
- I'll dig deeper into their menu next time I go.
The bottom line: Hot take: I prefer it to Shangri-La.