Gravy vs Dry: What It Means on an Indo-Chinese Menu

On an Indo-Chinese menu, gravy means the dish comes in plenty of sauce to eat with rice or noodles, and dry means the sauce is cooked down so it just coats the food, like a starter. At Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener, mains come with gravy

Singapore Noodles: Not From Singapore

Singapore noodles are stir-fried noodles flavoured with curry powder, vegetables and your choice of protein. Despite the name, they’re widely believed to come from Hong Kong-style Cantonese cooking, not Singapore. At Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown K

Chilli Fish in Kitchener

Chilli Fish is crispy fried fish tossed in a spicy Indo-Chinese sauce of soy, garlic, green chilli, onions and peppers. At Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener it’s $17.49 with gravy and steamed rice, or make it dry for $2 more. It’s halal certi

What Is Manchow Soup?

Manchow soup is a spicy Indo-Chinese soup with a dark, garlicky soy broth, chopped vegetables (and chicken, if you like) and a topping of crispy fried noodles. At Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener, Chicken Manchow is $11.99 (medium) or $16.99

Thai Green Curry vs Red Curry: Which Should You Order?

Both are Thai coconut-milk curries. Green curry is made with fresh green chillies and herbs, so it tastes bright and herby and is often the hotter of the two. Red curry uses dried red chillies, so it’s deeper, rounder and a little smoky. At Chilli N

What Is Chicken 65?

Chicken 65 is a spicy, deep-fried chicken starter from South India, marinated in chilli, ginger, garlic and spices and served dry. The name is most often traced to Chennai’s Buhari Hotel, which introduced it in 1965. At Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtow

Honey Chilli Potato: Sweet, Spicy and Crispy

Honey Chilli Potato is an Indo-Chinese starter of crispy fried potato fingers tossed in a sticky sauce of honey, chilli and garlic, often finished with sesame seeds. It’s vegetarian. At Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener it costs $14.49.

What Is Dragon Chicken?

Dragon Chicken is an Indo-Chinese dish of crispy chicken strips tossed in a fiery red chilli sauce with onions and peppers, usually served dry. At Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener it’s one of our Chef’s Picks, $18.99, halal certified.

Gobi 65 vs Gobi Manchurian: What’s the Difference?

Both are crispy fried cauliflower (“gobi” means cauliflower in Hindi). Gobi 65 is spiced in the batter and served dry, with no sauce. Gobi Manchurian is fried cauliflower tossed in a soy, garlic and ginger Manchurian sauce, served dry or with gravy.

Momos vs Dumplings: What’s the Difference?

Quick answer: Momos are dumplings. They come from the Himalayan region (Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and parts of northern India) and are usually smaller, more heavily spiced and served with a spicy chutney. In Indo-Chinese restaurants, momos are also fried