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I have had Chinese food all over this state in the past 4+decades and this is the most unique I have ever had. The service is old school...meaning they actually make eye contact the second you enter the business, smile, and invite you to take a table.
Service is prompt and efficient. The owner came to our table to take our order the first time we came assuming ,correctly, that as newbies we might have more questions than the regulars. She was very pleasant and helpful. On my second visit, the same lady recognized me as having been there before and even recalled some of my first order. Impressive given the number of customers in this place at any given time. She also ended my last visit with a recommendation of a dish I should try next time. Wonderful to be treated with such genuine consideration.
First off, it's important to note for those who don't like hot food that the "jalapeno" ingredient is actually the much more mild Anaheim chili. This ingredient more commonly, in my experience, found in Mexican food makes an incredible addition to these Chinese dishes.
In order my favorites are/were:
#5 Salad with green onion, cilantro and Jalapeno. The tofu noodles and raw peanuts transport this dish out of the "salad" category and into the meal category for me.
#50 Eggplant with potatoes and jalapeno. This dish is unlike anything I have experienced. It packs an impressive flavor while not swimming in any puddled sauce. Potatoes in Chinese food? It's magic. Who knew!!
#79 Green onion pancakes. Just exactly the flavor I was seeking. Think of an authentic moo shu pancake only much thicker, studded with green onions and pan fried to a savory golden brown. Delicious.
#68 Mongolian beef - While not as spicy as some it was fresh and delicious.
Chicken skewers, grilled with a savory and smoky taste. Not spicy and very good.
#82 Dumplings with pork and napa cabbage - very fresh and subtlety seasoned
#61 Spinach with garlic sauce - To be fair spinach isn't the best vegetable for stir-fry, in my opinion. The high water content tends to leave you with steamed spinach in the end regardless of your best efforts. Having said that, it was damn good steamed spinach!
#1 Green Bean Jelly with Vegetables, Ham and eggs - The presentation alone made it worth while. However, the dressing for this noodle (which is what the green bean jelly resembles) Cobb salad was incendiary with Horseradish. Seriously. I don't know if it was an error or if the Northeaster Chinese are made of sterner stuff than myself but WOW!
All in all this place is a gem and is not to be missed.
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