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| - Went here with my wife on a Saturday night on Illinois graduation weekend when our friends' birthday plans to eat at another restaurant went awry because the restaurant had gone out of business.
Our group of eight was seated immediately. Drink orders were taken quickly.
Others have mentioned that the children's play area in the corner seems out of place. I would agree. Otherwise, the atmosphere was pretty nice although the temperature was a bit cold.
Our appetizer was Crab Rangoon, which was just okay. The entrees, however, were outstanding! I had the Duck Basil and my wife had the Angel Fish. The duck was crispy and full of flavor and the sauce was as good as it gets. The vegetables were fresh and tasty. My wife, who in the past would rarely order fish, loved the sweet chili sauce that accompanied the fish. Portions were decent and appeared to be of good value. But ... regardless of price, I can't remember the last time we ate out when the entrees were this outstandingly good.
Service got a little slow as the meal progressed. It was very polite, however. The entrees came out at a strange pace. First three meals, then two more, than a long wait before the final three meals were brought out.
While the food was excellent, some of the other aspects of the visit keep me from giving the restaurant five stars. The credit card policy clearly needs to be examined.
Would I eat here again? The answer is a definite yes! My son, who is a true foodie, can't wait to go now that the old man has visited. However, we will both need to make sure we ask for a little heat with our order as we both like things more on the hot/spicy side.
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