Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Home Cooking Recipe Series: Niang Tofu

This is the final recipe in the series.

Hakka cuisine is the cooking style of the Hakka people who are primarily found in the southeastern parts of China, namely Guangdong & Fujian. Hakka cuisine relies heavily on dried and preserved ingredients due to the scarcity of fresh ingredients in the sparsely populated hill country that the Hakka people settled in.

A popular Hakka dish is the Niang tofu, (or "Yong tau foo", as it is known in Singapore and Malaysia). Niang tofu is tofu cubes heaped or stuffed with a paste made of minced meat and herbs, then fried till golden brown, braised or steamed. Vegetables like eggplants, okra, and bitter melon are also used in this dish and stuffed with the same meat paste. The stuffed tofu and vegetables are served with hoisin sauce and sometimes chicken or pork soup.

Spooky-licious Halloween Specials

Beggar's Chicken (limited availability) $28.00
 
Geoduck (limited availability)$28.00

Live Shrimp (limited availability) $18.95 per 1/2 lb
 
Fresh Jonah Crab & Silken Tofu $14.95

Sesame Turkey $9.95

Pumpkin & Shrimp Rice Noodles $9.95
 
Turkey Sauteed With Pumpkin & Mushrooms $9.95

Dish of the Month - Rou Geng Mi Fen

The rou geng mi fen is a popular Taiwanese noodle soup dish. Rou geng is a type of hand-shaped meat and shrimp paste dumpling that is served in a thickened, savory vinegar-flavored soup. It's served with rice noodles, sliced shiitake mushrooms and shredded cabbage. A wonderful dish to quell the hunger pangs when it's freezing outside.

Mid Autumn Festival Is On October 3rd!

During this time, families get together for dinner, moon cakes and spend time with the kids by lighting colorful lanterns. Take a look at our suggested menu for this 3000-year-old Chinese holiday, also known as Chinese Thanksgiving.

寶島套餐 Formosa Menu/$100.00
4-5 People

三拼
Cold Cut Assortment
桂花蟹肉
Crabmeat with Egg & Bean Sprout
笋干小蹄膀
Braised Picnic with Dry Bamboo Shoots
塔香紫茄燒雞
Basil, Eggplant & Chicken
五柳魚片
Formosa Sweet & Sour Fish
大蒜高麗菜
Taiwanese Cabbage with Garlic
滷肉飯
Lu Ren Fan (Meat Sauce with Steamed Rice)
寶島排骨酥湯
Formosa Napa, Turnip, Garlic & Pork Rib Soup

Fall-Themed Catering

When it comes to off-site catering, clients often enjoy seeing their food presented in a setting that follows the season. For this house party, we picked a floral arrangement with yellow, orange and brown hues, spread pretty red maple leaves on the table and added a pumpkin to the centerpiece. There was also pumpkin and shrimp rice noodles in the buffet dinner that night! 

Interested in having us cater your event? Call 301-770-5020 or email contact@sevenseasrestaurant.com

Dish of the Month - "Heavenly" Pillow

...which is: Ground meat and buttery mashed potato balls served with bokchoy in a savory sweet gravy

Why is it called Heavenly Pillow? The combination of ground beef and mashed potatoes rolled together into a ball makes for a heavenly and buttery, yet hearty bite.

Have Your Tried Our New Online Ordering System Yet?

In May, we relaunched our website, together with a brand new online ordering system! If you haven't tried it, now is a good time! Go to http://www.sevenseasrestaurant.com and log on. Place your order, then use coupon code ML9NG at checkout. That will give you 10 percent off your total! (Minimum $15 order to receive discount.) Fast, easy & efficient!

A huge thanks to the good folks at Menu Ninja for this great new service!

Home Cooking Recipe Series: Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions

Steamed whole fish with ginger & scallions is a staple Cantonese dish for practically every Chinese family at the dinner table. It is favored for its mild yet flavorful taste, ease of preparation and as a healthy meal choice. This dish gets its influence from Guangdong, where fresh live seafood is a specialty. Guangdong is located on the southern coastline of China.

A Taste of Seven Seas in Williamsport, PA

Owners Edward & Corinna traveled four hours to Williamsport, PA on Tuesday to support the Chinese Taipei Kuei Shan Little League team, who played against Mexico in a preliminary match and brought a hot & delicious dinner for the Little League-ers.

Exotic Sea Catch In Our Tanks

Have a seafood feast at Seven Seas! Fresh red snapper, Chilean sea bass, Jonah crab and croaker fish are currently in the house.

Now to introduce a couple of our more exotic catches...

Jonah Crab

Found on the Atlantic coast of North America, the Jonah crab is known for its' strong claws. These well-muscled claws are prized over its' legs for food. The Jonah crab is closely related to the Dungeness crab, so its' white, flaky meat has a similar sweetness.

Croaker Fish

These fish are so named because of the repetitive throbbing or drumming sounds they make. Typically found in temperate and tropical waters, they live primarily in estuaries, bays, and muddy river banks. Croakers contain delicate, lean white meat with a sweet flavor that ranges from mild to moderately pronounced.

The croaker, red snapper and sea bass will go perfectly with some of our signature cooking styles: steamed with ginger & scallions, broiled in a miso sauce, braised in garlic sauce and steamed with hot sauce.

Supplies are limited, so do come and join us for a meal soon!

New Shell Lobster, Get In My Belly Now!

Available between July to October, lobster meat is at its most tender and flavorful after the lobster has shed its old, thick shell for a new, larger one.

On Thursdays, buy one at regular price, get the second one for free! (Equal or lesser value.)

Pair that juicy lobster meat with one of our signatures sauces -- that's deliciousness on a plate.

Home Cooking Recipe Series: Rustic Chinese-style Chicken & Potato Stew

We love our food at Seven Seas, but there's no doubt that a good and healthy home-cooked meal can be wonderfully satisfying. As a tribute to Chinese home cooking, we'll be featuring some of the best-loved recipes.

Kicking off the series is the rustic chicken & potato stew. Depending on regional influences and a family's taste preference, there are many variations to this dish. While our recipe makes a drier, more starchy stew, others like a wetter gravy and use only chicken wings. Part of this recipe's charm is that you choose what works best for you and make it your family's own. 

If You Need Gift Cards...

We have them! They come in $20, $25, $30, $50 & $100. Perfect as a gift for the Chinese food lover in your family! Or as raffle giveaways at office parties, birthday gift, etc. Email us: contact@sevenseasrestaurant.com to buy. You can also order by phone 301-770-5020 and we will even mail it out for you.

Dish of the Month - Pork & Pumpkin Rice Noodles

You probably won't find this dish anywhere else as it was created in-house. This is a combination of thin rice noodles stir-fried with pork, shrimp, pumpkin, onions, cabbage and green onions.

Happy Independence Day, America!

Happy July Fourth!

Bringing a Taste of Hawaii to You

With the weather getting to be sunny and warm, thoughts of laying out on the beach and letting the waves lick at our toes comes to mind. But for those of you who have decided on a stay-cation, we're bringing a little something from Hawaii to the East Coast. For your summer enjoyment -- Hawaiian beers! Complex and full tasting, these beers were created with a relaxed style and charm designed to bring out its Hawaiian roots. Check them out!

Daily Specials at Seven Seas

Daily Specials

Half off Purple Rice Pudding on Fridays

Mondays: $26.99 Whole Peking Duck Special
Tuesdays: $2 off Afternoon Tea Sampler
Wednesdays: 20% off Everything From Sushi Bar
Thursdays: Buy One Lobster, Get One Free
Fridays: Half Off Purple Rice Pudding
Sat & Sun: Chef Specials

Dish of the Month - Braised Pork Hocks with Buckwheat Noodles

This is a smaller version of our signature braised pork butt. Served with buckwheat noodles in a special brown sauce, this dish is available as a choice in the Afternoon Tea Menu.

Mushrooms Galore!

Mushrooms are a perfect element of dietary health food, low in calories & fat while providing substantial vitamins, minerals & fiber. This fall season, we have special dishes featuring various gourmet mushrooms that are a must-try! Here's a sampling of our mushroom menu:

Mixed Mushroom & Noodle Pesto $8.95
Mixed mushrooms with pan-fried noodles in a creamy pesto sauce.

Three Cup King Trumpet $12.95
King Trumpet mushrooms stewed in rice wine, garlic, Chinese
basil and ginger in a hot pot.

Braised King Trumpet $12.95
King Trumpet mushroom sauteed in a brown sauce. Facts about the King Trumpet: Unlike the rest of the Oyster mushroom family, the King Trumpet has a tender and well-textured stem. Research shows that this mushroom lowers cholesterol and helps to prevent cancer.