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| - After a haircut at Fantastic Sam's, it was time to cut my hunger at China Gourmet. By the time I finished my meal, my opinion is that China Gourmet shines at lunch specials but is outshined by New York Chinese Restaurant 1.3 miles south on Fort Apache Road.
China Gourmet stands near Carl Jr ( more $ than China Gourmet during lunch ) in an abandoned Smith's shopping center in the northeast corner of Fort Apache and Sahara. With that in mind there are acres of available parking spaces. When you get close to the restaurant, you will see a sign advertising that a beverage is included with the lunch special (a Yelp tip also advertised this). This might draw you closer to the restaurant. What I appreciate is that outside the restaurant the menu is posted. I could be indecisive to the degree that I don't want to be rushed making a choice. On this menu are the lunch specials ranging from $5.95 to $6.55. Just like the lion's share of Chinese restaurant specials the $6.55 items are shrimp-based.
If you decide you want to dine in China Gourmet, you will step inside a dining area that lacks fanciness. It is a similar interior to places including China Go Go and China One. In all honesty, some of the renovated Panda Expresses are fancier. A short distance past the tables, a friendly employee will direct you to sit at a table if your dining in. At the end of the meal you pay and on your judgment tip.
I ordered the peppersteak. The special included soup of the day-which is no surprise egg drop soup served in a Styrofoam bowl and crunchy noodles before the entree. I am tired of egg drop soup. I feel that Chinese restaurants should follow the example of N.Y. Chinese Restaurant by offering won ton soup with the meal. Fast forward a few minutes later, and I set eyes on peppersteak, chow mien noodles, and fried rice. Just like Bobby. Y addressed brown rice is nonexistent here. The peppersteak was good stuff. However, half the plate was taken up by the soft chow mien noodles. My tastebuds consider them a filler and a waste of calories. When I left, the employee filled up my Styrofoam cup of Pepsi and thanked me for my business.
China Gourmet is a good Chinese restaurant that outbeats several fast food places with a less expensive price than Panda Express during lunch. However, New York Chinese Restaurant 1.3 miles south on Fort Apache at Spring Mountain Road is a star-and-a-half better.
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