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| - Food 4.0/5 (50% of final grade)
I had the everything noodle, and dare I say.. YUMMY! The wontons are so big! The fish paste was also bouncy and delectable. According to my mom, who requires much of a culinary experience for compliments, the noodles were reminiscent of those she ate back home in Guangzhou, and the fish paste was authentic -- just high quality fish and seasoning. The bowl was perfectly sized, despite it looking a bit on the small side, once finished it was actually the perfect proportion. The noodles tasted fresh (no aftertaste of the fridge here!)
Ambiance 2.5/5 (15% of final grade)
There wasn't much to say about the ambience -- it didn't look shabby enough for it to be considered "authentic" looking (as in Hong Kong or Guangzhou the yummy places are usually shabby due to age). On the other hand, it wasn't well-kept enough for any additional comments. Hygiene was good, no sticky tables, everything was more or less in order, but not much to compliment about.
Service 2/5 (15% of final grade)
Nothing notable about the service-- they take your order and leave you alone. You have to get the tea yourself though -- it's hidden behind a corner. It doesn't make sense to me what they were trying to pull with having people get their own tea. Makes no sense.
Cost 2.5/5 (10% of final grade)
Averages about $7.50 per bowl before tax. Not a big bowl of noodles, but was quite yummy, so it was worth it. Not a hats-off-to-you type of price though.
Brownie Points 3/5 (10% of final grade)
Brownie points from mom -- my mom rarely compliments these types of shops. A sign of approval from mom is the best sign there could be at a restaurant.
Final Grade = 64.5/100 = 3 Stars from mom!
TLDR: Swing by when you're in the area! Best for lunch, because the place closes pretty early. Come with two or three pals (because eating alone is so sad), but the facilities are not meant for a big group -- it's a small place.
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