Zhengxin Chicken Steak (Convoy), a Quick Look

This was just a spur of the moment stop, but I thought I'd share it with you all.......

We were driving down Convoy, when I noticed that Zhengxin Chicken Steak, which I had just noticed last month had opened! I'd neither heard nor read anything about that. I pointed the place out to the Missus who knew it was a major chain from China and since that crazy parking lot (actually, most of the parking lots on Convoy fit that category these days as the bike lanes have diminished street parking) was barely half full. It wasn't meal time, but the Missus wanted to have a look.

As we entered, I pointed out the menu behind the counter, with all the fried goodies, but the Missus was focused on something else.

All the skewers.... The young man working was so very nice and explained that the skewers were fried up and the special "seasoning powder" was used on them.

We decided to order a couple as a "snack". I was told about a 6-7 wait, so I had a seat, only one table was occupied at this off hour, while the Missus went to check out Iceskimo next door.

When my order was ready, the young man actually walked out and handed it to me! Such a nice guy. He also asked if we wanted "extra powder". I told him that we'd try things out as ordered and if we liked it we'd be back. He laughed and said "I hope you enjoy it!"

And so, arriving home for our afternoon snack. We had ordered Chicken Skin (of course), Gizzards, Lamb, all priced at $1.99 and a Chicken Wing, which I thought was strangely priced at $5.99, but was huge.

The scent of cumin was clearly present.

I had thought that the Chicken Skin wouldn't hold out on the drive home, but it was still pleasantly textured, the powder has a bit of smoky-mild spice, and we really enjoyed it. It just carried the flavor of the spices well.

The lamb was gamey, cuminy, and fairly tender, quite good. The spices really came thru well on the crunchy-poultry-fried gizzards. While the Missus enjoyed the huge wing, I thought it a bit on the tough side and somewhat bland. Though it could be that I had the lamb right before trying the wing. At $5.99, I'll probably pass on that in the future.

And I agree with the young man; some extra seasoning powder would be nice; especially since none of this was especially salty.

This was a nice, pleasant surprise. We really didn't expect much from yet "another chain", but we like the flavoring and the service was wonderful. I'll return to try the "chicken steak" soon; though I don't think the Missus will want to deviate from the skewers. 

I know, I usually do multiple visits before doing a post, but this was a pleasant surprise so I thought I'd share it with you. So, hopefully you don't mind a post on Zhengxin Chicken "stick".

And, if you do drop by Zhengxin Chicken Steak, let me know what you think!

Zhengxin Chicken Steak
4609 Convoy St. #C
San Diego, CA 92111

Thanks for stopping by!

Comments

[Jason]

Interesting, I'm going to have to give it a try. I similarly dub this parking lot the second worst one on Convoy given the numerous popular restaurants in this tiny area, beaten only by the Tofu House one. And I agree it's probably worse after the bike lanes were installed. But a late afternoon snack when it's not too busy sounds like a good way to do it.

[Sandy]

Chicken snacks today, duck snacks coming soon! Both of these places are unfamiliar to me, but I look forward to trying them out. At least this strip mall has a parking lot option.

[Soo]

I love fried food. I'll have to try this place out.

[kat]

nice variety

[Kirk]

Yes, I agree Jason! With the lack of parking I need to plan ahead it seems!

Some nice new places to try Sandy! I heard the fried chicken "steak" is pretty good.

Well, then this is a place for you Soo!

We were pleasantly surprised Kat!

[Junichi]

Can't wait to see how the chicken steak fares.

[Som Tommy]

I need to try the chicken steak

[Kirk]

I'm going to order that the next time Junichi!

Hope you enjoy it ST!