...But before the downpour came, I managed to make it inside Sichuan Village. I had passed this place many times, but never gave it a second thought since there are big signs in their window: BUFFET! Well... Washingtonian Magazine recently came out with their "Cheap Eats" issue, and Sichuan Village listed. It turns out they also have a truly authentic Sichuan and Chengdu menu - and five Sichuan/Szechuan-trained chefs in the kitchen. Well...
The Dan Dan Noodles, Spicy Cabbage and Cumin Lamb truly made my tastebuds happy. It almost made me feel like I was dining at one of my favorite Chinese places back in Flushing, Queens.
When I requested the "menu" side of the restaurant, I got a very quizzical look from the waitress ("Are you sure?"). But once I started to ask about some of the menu items, I could tell that the waitress was happy to learn that I was familiar with the dishes listed on their menu.
Best of all, there was enough Spicy Cabbage and Cumin Lamb left over for my lunch tomorrow.