[Pepper]

Just came back from supper at King's Cuisine on Union Avenue in Laconia. WOW! We hadn't been there in quite a while, and I had a hankerin' for some Chinese Food for dinner. Here's how our evening went:

We were greeted at the door by a smiling young man who promptly seated us, and immediately brought a pot of tea and a bowl of fried noodles with a side of duck sauce. He then proceeded to remove each cup and pour the tea over his tray, in case any of the hot tea dripped it would not drip on us or the table!

After a few moments he returned to take our order, still smiling and EXTREMELY professional. As we placed our orders, he commented on the good choices we were making, and promising that we would enjoy our selections.

Each of us had chosen a "pick 4" or "pick 5" option, and collectively we had Crab Rangoon, Chicken Fingers, Vegetable LoMein, Steamed Vegetables, Pork Fried Rice, Chicken Wings, and Cashew Chicken.

Our meals arrived piping hot, and nicely presented. Each item was cooked perfectly, and all were VERY enjoyable. The Crab Rangoon was among the best I've ever had! The thing I liked the best was the fact that none of the stir-fried items were swimming in soy sauce. We were able to taste each individual component without that horrible overpowering taste of soy sauce. This was a highly enjoyable meal, presented with pride by a waiter who obviously has been extraordinarily well trained.

We finally asked our waiter his name, and where he's from. His name is Erik, and he's from Indonesia. He received his training in Los Angeles while attending College there. He moved to Laconia exactly 7 days ago, after hearing from a friend who lives here how wonderful the area is, and how welcoming the people are. He could not say enough about how warmly he's been welcomed by the locals, and how truly happy he is to be here. He even told us he's not homesick anymore. With a personality like his, I can't imagine anyplace or anyone who wouldn't welcome this gentleman!

Our bill came to a whopping $16.06. I felt like a thief! We left a huge tip, because the service was exceptional. We stopped to speak with the owners on the way out, and before we could even start to compliment them on their newest hire, they knew precisely what we were going to say. Apparenty Eric has been a hit with all his customers! Of course, the chef in the kitchen is responsible for the delectable meal we enjoyed, so we made sure to make a note of that too!

If you haven't tried this place yet, and you're looking for a nice casual little place for supper, Go!!!!! Don't expect linen tableclothes or napkins. Don't expect overly fancy menu items. Do expect a nice wholesome meal with crisp fresh veggies and just the right amount of seasoning. Oh, and some great friendly service!