Cozy Family Dining at The Original House of Lu

Overview: Located behind the Strand Theater on the Marietta Square, The Original House of Lu’s family recipes have created a loyal following since 1995. Made with fresh coconut milk and lime, Coconut Shrimp is the signature dish- and for good reason. It is rich, creamy, made with lightly battered fresh jumbo shrimp and served on steamed broccoli. If you order it for lunch, it’s only $8 (half the price of the dinner menu) and comes with fried or steamed rice and a vegetable spring roll.

 Menu Suggestions: Appetizer suggestions are the Crab Rangoon -- made with real crabmeat and the Salt and Pepper Calamari -- hot and spicy.

Most Chinese restaurants are not known for their desserts but House of Lu makes Chinese Donuts that are delectable. They also serve ice cream in six flavors: green tea, mango coconut, ginger, lychee and red bean.

Décor: More “fine dining” than Chinese takeout. The restaurant is cozy, elegant and upscale.

Need to Know: House of Lu offers dine in, takeout, delivery and catering services. Online coupons are available by going to its website. Reservations are accepted.

The Originial House of Lu - 89 Cherokee St., Marietta (behind the Strand Theater.

Phone: 77-0 794-8831; fax 770-427-6323.

Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.