I went with a Chinese friend who ordered in Chinese. When one of the dishes arrived and she didn't like the look of it she then shouted a lot at the waiter (in Chinese). After that the food was exceptional. Easily the best Chinese food I've had in Central Illinois. (I admit, that's a low standard.)
However, I've never been able to recreate this experience. And how I've tried! I ended up asking my Chinese friend to write me a note in Chinese ordering these same dishes from the Chinese menu. I show the crumpled and worn note to the waiter when I go by myself. But the food is never as good. I expect it was the shouting. Now that my friend has moved away, I expect it will never be that good again.
Without my friend to help us, this is a mediocre place.