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| - My family is from Taiwan, and we visit our relatives every few years or so. This place reminds me so much of Taiwan -- it's as authentic as it gets, people. Even the restaurant is kind of grungy, which is exactly how most of those less expensive restaurants (but the most delicious, of course) are in Taiwan. It's a hole in the wall that focuses on their flavors. This place is perfect. Every time my family visits me in Phoenix, we carryout from here.
You know this place is good because so many Asia-natives come here for food -- oftentimes, you hear more Chinese spoken from the tables than English.
Now, the service isn't superb. It's actually kind of slow, but that's because they're always packed and so busy. This is not five-star service. If you're expecting five-star service, you may be better off dining somewhere else.
With that said, the food is spectacular. My personal favorite is the stir-fried eggplant -- it's cooked with pork into this salty, sour mixture, and it's just mouth-wateringly good. Their pan-fried noodles are delicious, as well, and I recommend any of their green vegetables, too. Their XO beef is a favorite of the family.
The prices are phenomenal. You can feed my six-member family almost two meals or so for about $50. Their family deals can't be beat, so if you're catering for a family dinner or just a stay-at-home night with luxiouriously tasty Asian cuisine, this is the place for you. If you're going to carryout, however, I recommend you call ahead.
All in all, if you're only interested in Americanized Chinese food, this probably isn't the place for you. This stuff is authentic and just soulfully delicious. I would highly recommend this place for its price, food, and overall value.
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