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Usually bossiness in local restaurants is fine with me. It's part of the experience.
But now they're lax, too. It's 90+ degrees outside, and our water glasses were empty for quite a while. The owner walked backed and forth, clearing other tables, bringing other food, talking through the kitchen window to the staff, vegging out, but never checked on us. Finally I helped myself to more water from the serving station.
My mackerel was terribly salty, and my friend's stir-fry was gritty with seasoning. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be, but I found it only so-so. Soups were tepid -- either hot or cold-noodles, please. And only 6 side dishes, never refilled or offered to refill.
Several months ago, I asked for a printed menu to take with me, so I could order something from home. He told me to take pictures of their menu with my cell phone. Yes, that's service. I can print my own menus, and refill my own water -- for my $11 lunch entree.
I liked this restaurant much more in earlier years. I see why it's less and less popular. The interior was/is much cleaner than other local ethnic places, but it's starting to be less pleasant inside. The fans are full blast and make a strobe effect with the lighting.
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