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Szechuan, Sushi
Side-By-Side

Southfield's House of Hunan is back,
featuring both Chinese and Japanese favorites.

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t is not strange to see
Nobody else has the Fish
two people at a table or
Filet Shendo-style flounder
booth enjoying the food
lightly fried with a spicy
of two different cultures.
Szechuan sauce, says Joe.
But it is quite diverse when
And he still has his famous
the two cuisines are Chinese
Hunan chicken that Joe origi-
and Japanese ... and the diners
nated when on 12 Mile, east
are sharing each other's plates
of Northwestern (in the
... Mixing Chinese and
Franklin Bldg.) from 1980-
DANNY
Japanese food makes for an
1997 ... It is a large chunk of
RASKIN
odd combination ... or so it
marinated chicken that is fried
Local Columnist to a golden brown and mixed
would seem.
However, there they were,
with a celery-based sauce.
two people at House of Hunan on
In fact, about 70 percent of the
Northwestern Highway, just south of
dishes Joe had at his former place are
12 Mile Road, enjoying their mixtures
still on the Northwestern Highway
with joyous lust.
House of Hunan menu.
It looked strange but interesting ...
A couple of the cooks worked for
So why not try it again, which I did ...
Joe at the former House of Hunan ...
And you know what? ... The couple
as did his nephew, Richard Chue,
might have hit on something they may
cashier and host.
not have realized seems to be coming
Fresh fish is delivered two and three
into much popularity ... The together-
times a week ... pickerel, red snapper, etc.
ness of Chinese and Japanese food,
The present new location was
according to my palate, has usually
picked by him as the closest to the for-
been quite good ... Even
though rarely tried by
many.
Joe Chue's House of
Hunan, which opened July
2, 2000 at the former
Cocina del Sol, Chianti
Tuscan Grill, seats 215
people in the main dining
room ... and 24 at tables
and booths in his Sushi
Room with another 12
seats at d sushi bar.
The two folks I saw were
having their Chinese and
Japanese foods in the main
dining room.
As the name implies,
Hunan or Szechuan is the
main taste theme ... There
are two different Chinese
menus ... One is by
request only ... a favorite
of Oriental diners ... it's
strictly a Szechuan listing,
which anyone can ask for
... The other is the regular
bill of fare.
Joe Chue's House of Hunan has been reborn.

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AUBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The
second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian
ristorantes is located across from the
Pontiac Silverdome. Besides elegant sur-
roundings, it features the same excel-
lent food served by the Lelli family
since 1939. Reservations are accepted
for any evening except Saturday.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800.
Award-winning chicken soup is fea-
tured.Also serving corned beef, fresh
roasted turkey, sandwiches, salads and
traditional dishes. Party trays and
catering too at this NewYork-style
deli. Carnegie Deli cheesecake and
Steve's Brownies are among the
desserts.

FARMINGTON HILLS
Bangkok Sala, 27903 Orchard
Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, (248)
553-4220. Noted for making its
own traditional Thai cookies and
own style of fried rice, it is a consis-
tent restaurant with exclusive Thai
specialties among the authentic
servings.

Brasse Pointe, 24234 Orchard
Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248)
476-1377. Noted for its broasted
and barbecued chicken, plus St. Louis
ribs. Open seven days.Wine list by
the glass, carafe or bottle. Private
banquet room. Also Mexican and
seafood specialties in a family dining
atmosphere. Homemade chili, cote
slaw, shrimp cooktail sauce, pinto
beans and bleu cheese.

fi' , NDesert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake

Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-
'122. Middle-Eastern dining is fea-
tured by Hassan Bazzi, former maitre
d' at the Original Sheik in downtown
Detroit. Daily specials at lunch and
dinner. Full menu carryout with cater-
ing available. Complete liquor service.

Hong Hua, 27925 Orchard Lake
Rd , Farmington Hills, (248) 489-
2280.True Hong Kong autenticity is

in the dishes not seen anywhere
else.A bit more expensive than
other Chinese restaurants, but a lot
of value that makes the price differ-
ence worth it with exciting prepara-
tions of rare dishes and many not
seen elsewhere.

DINING GUIDE on page 68