Sharwood's Kung Po

I love Chinese food.......and I first tried Kung Po dishes from our local takeaway when I was following a Weightwatchers diet, because they were one of the lowest in points......When accompanied by a mushroom chow mein, I had a delicious low point takeaway, that was positively guilt free! I no longer follow weightwatchers, although I do still retain many of the good ideas that I picked up from my points-counting days, and Kung Po is one of those things. I like to cook at home, as it is much cheaper than the takeaway, but one of the attractions of a takeaway is it's simplicity - what can be easier than taking the menu out of the kitchen drawer, ...  Read the complete review

It was in a small chinese restaurant in Nuneaton, whilst working away that I discovered the delight of Kung Po. I suppose I was much like many people when it came to chinese food. I found something I liked and stuck with it. I ordered my usual sweet and sour pork balls, special fried rice and stir fried veg, whilst my work colleague orderd Kung Po chilli chicken. When the food arrived a strong, but pleasant smell filled my nostrils. It was like a really strong sweet and sour sauce but it was spicy. Kung Po chilli sauce is basically a sweet and sour sauce, with an additional kick by means of chillis, less the chunks of pineapple but with water ...  Read the complete review