Good Asian food can be found all over town, and some of us even have several go-to spots for our orange chicken take-out.
We went looking around town for some take-out staples that knew how to do crab puffs right.
Sometimes called rangoons, or wontons, these little treats are generally made with crab meat (although sometimes imitation crab) and cream cheese stuffed into a wonton.
Below are some Valley favorites, whether the crab is real or not.
P.S. – you can click on the name of each restaurant to see a general description and photo of some of their food.
Crab Puff Location:
Szechuan Express, NW corner Dobson & Southern
Real or Imitation Crab: Imitation
Does it Matter: No. These were great. While a little smaller, they add honey and sugar, and at $3.95 for 10, these were the most affordable.
Crab Puff Location:
Teriyaki Kitchen, NW corner Dobson & Guadalupe
Real or Imitation Crab: Real
Does it Matter: Yes. These babies are the fattest puffs I tried. Made with crab, cream cheese and scallions, they come in fours for $3.35.
Crab Puff Location:
Pei Wei Asian Diner, SW corner McDowell & 7th Ave.
Real or Imitation Crab: Real rock crab
Does it Matter: Yes. Very yummy. These are served in a sweet chili sauce. You get 4 for $3.95 or 6 for $4.95.
Crab Puff Location:
Golden Buddha, Chinese Cultural Center, 44th Street & 202
Real or Imitation Crab: Imitation
Does it Matter: Not so much. Very good, and their sweet and sour and mustard sauces are home-made. You get 6 for $6.50.
Don't see your favorite? Send me a note and we'll check out your recommendation as well.
dmills@abc15.com
