What to order?

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Ok, I have plenty of Chinese, and Japanese food places around here, some which are VERY good. Now the question is what should I order? Most of the places are just big buffet's but I recently have found a Japanese (Little Tokyo) and a Chinese (Great Wall) that take orders.

So on my quest to begin a conversation with the people at the resturant what should I order? I tried ordering Ramen from the Chinese place last night and ended up with some "Chicken Lo Mein with Egg" or something. It was good but I want to know some other things to order.


EDIT: Maybe even if you are the type that cooks, could give me a recipe for your favorite meal and I can try cooking!