Here's a report by our own Taylor Eason, who has gushed so much it sounds like an ad:
Oh my… amazing Chinese food as been uncovered in Tampa Bay. Absolutely the best Chinese in the city, bar none: Yummy House, located in a drab strip mall on Waters Ave. in Tampa, just east of Armenia on the south side. Yummy House has been open about 8 months and they have developed a quiet following of all ethnicities. Isn't it the best compliment to a Chinese restaurant that Chinese brethren are in the house? For appetizers, try the potstickers, filled with succulent steamed shrimp; the spicy, salt and pepper calamari chew like butter; or feast on a terrine of deliciously rich wonton soup. The roast duck is amazing, but we were less impressed with the short ribs- a bit fatty and tough. The pungent Shrimp and Scallops in XO Sauce is not for the uninitiated, but the most adventurous among us dove in like it was his last meal. Three of us ate like pigs (and carried plenty home) for $60, and you can bring in your own wine for no corkage fee. Go early or late to avoid the rush on weekends.
Yummy House is located at 2202 West Waters Ave. (813) 915-2828. Lunch and dinner every day but Tuesday.
This article appears in Jul 18-24, 2007.