You
may not be familiar with Mr. Hui's since the restaurant's signage
isn't that great. Mr. Hui's, pronounced Mr. Whee's, is located in the
former Peacock Express Buffet on North Pine Street in North Florence.
Currently there's only a canvas banner to tell patrons of the new
name and owner.
I
hadn't eaten at the Peacock Express, so I really can't compare the
two eateries, but my friends all say the food and service is much
better. I can only comment on what I experienced during my recent
visit. We went at lunch and the buffet was well beyond what I had
expected as far as variety and freshness. I asked if I could see a
dinner menu and the server promptly brought me a copy to take home. I
call that real service.
Since
I'm not that adventurous, I stuck with my favorite General Tso's
chicken and wasn't disappointed. I can say that this dish puts the
Rice Box to shame, but that's not all that hard to do. Again, it was
really fresh, hot, and tasty. I don't think you could beat it in
Huntsville.
One
of my friends tricked me into trying something with Mr. Hui's hot
sauce. Let's just say that if you like it hot, this is the place. My
server was very happy to keep my water glass filled. Again, I can't
say enough good about the service here.
Now
about the lighting. I had driven by the old Peacock Express more
times that I can count and have always enjoyed the neon lights at
night. There's similar lighting inside the restaurant. I think I was
lucky to have my first experience during the lunch hour when there
was at least some sun trickling through the windows.
The
colored lights take a little getting used to. I finally decided that
I liked the atmosphere, but I would advise those who have any kind of
aversion or seizure disorder to tread carefully at this restaurant.
Finally
the pricing: While not the cheapest in town, the prices here are well
below some other buffets. I would think most college students could
afford this eatery. It would be a place I could easily afford every
weekday if I worked nearby. The dinner menu was obviously a little
higher but still very reasonable.
I'm
giving Mr. Hui's four and one-half stars out of five. I highly
suggest you try it.
Taylor
Swifter Duster
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