Trying new food - Various 'Chinese' starters

I am normally incredible unadventurous when it comes to Chinese food. I'll normally go for Beef Mushroom and chips or Chicken Mushroom and chips, with very few deviations from the meals that I decided I liked when I was young and was introduced to Chinese food at the Joy Garden in Birkeeforenhead.

As an aside, I am reliably informed that that area is now a knocking shop, so that's good news for all you fact fans. And ever better news for whore fans.

Anyway, after our recent trip to Chilli Banana where we tried a bit of everything, I attempted a smaller scale Chinese version from the brilliantly named Wok and Roll. Apart from the below, I also had Chicken and Sweetcorn soup, Prawn Crackers and Prawn Toast.

Crispy Lightly Battered Mushroom in Garlic

These are unlike any garlic mushrooms I've ever had before. I don't want to go into too much technical detail in case people think I've cut a paste a Giles Coren review, but basically these smelt like death and tasted like arse. NEXT!

Crispy Shredded Smoked Chicken

This was much nicer, surprisingly spicy though. About half way through I had to strip the coating off them and just eat the chicken. I am an embarrassment.

Malaysian Satay Beef on Skewers

Now this was the high point of the meal, bloody lovely. I don't know what the sauce is called, I can only imagine it is Malaysian gravy, but it was top notch. I shall be seeking these bad lads out again in the future. Recommended!!