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| - SO HAPPY CHOP 'N' WOK IS FINALLY BACK! HOW I'VE MISSED YOU!
Seems like years - Well, probably because it's been like two years since that fire shut them down. Relocated kitty corner to the old location - now @South East corner of Scottsdale & Shea.
It's bigger and better, but still got the Chop 'N' Wok decor and vibe.
TVs with sports - Check.
Semi-divey ambiance (Translation - Chill) - Check.
Craft Beers. Big selection - Check.
Music - Jukebox and Live - Check.
Chinese Food - Check.
Low Light Level - Check.
Signature Cocktail - Orange Sunshine - Check
Granted the table service leaves something to be desired, but sit in the bar, or at the bar. It's friendly. Everybody is super nice and the prices are reasonable.
And a word to my fellow Yelpers who disparage and nick on the authenticity of the Chinese food served here:
People, please - This is CHOP and freaking WOK. It's a casual, locals-only kind of hang. It's a dive-ish bar that happens to serve "Chinese Food". It's an awesome combo.
Reality Check: If you're truly seeking a genuine, five-star, "Gourmet Chinese" experience, you're going to have to travel to SF, NYC or Shanghai, or stay home with your favorite Ming Tsai. Trust me, I've been searching the PHX for top-shelf Chinese cuisine for years. It simply does not exist in this geography.
But if you're in need of a convivial evening out with some friendlies, craft beers and have a hankering for decent Chinese, Chop 'N' Wok is the prescription.
I'll see you there...soon.
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