Let me start by saying that I am not of Chinese descent. I can't say much about the authenticity or how this food compares with stuff actually in Asia. I am also not from LA, which if you look around Phoenix Yelp, seems to be the epicenter of all food creation forever and ever amen. Just saying.
I happen to think Phoenix food in general is pretty darn swell and in my white girl opinion, I also happen to think that iKitchen's food is wonderfully delicious.
Rundown:
- Food seems really cheap for what you get. Have gone twice and each time the food we've gotten has been enough for two meals. Two meals and a good side of potstickers was $19.
- Potstickers were lovely. Black bean dry noodle is personal favorite and delicious. Got their Taiwanese chicken and "special" vegetable soup and it was really good (I just looked on their online menu, I don't remember what this soup was called, whatever it was, it felt delicious and hearty and healthy feeling). Boba tea here was one of the first I really liked and boyfriend loved it.
- Server here is wonderful and always recommends dishes for us to try. Very helpful and sweet. And, um, what's the fuss about decor? It's a cheap restaurant. It's clean, well-lit, and that's enough for me.