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| - Perhaps the biggest downside to this restaurant is that it has the misfortune of being in Beachwood, but that is another issue altogether. That aside, I found it a more than adequate spot to satisfy a craving.
I normally ordered take-out, but dined-in a few times as well. Service was above-average...attentive but not overly friendly. Still, food would arrive quickly and extras (hot oil, etc.) were given promptly. Given its location one can't complain too much about its Americanized menu, but beyond that the dishes were rather good. Dishes available are very "typical" to a Chinese food veteran, but at least what they have was done well. I could never seem to get the food spicy enough to my liking, but that is a frequent complaint no matter where I go. It would be unfair to compare it to a place in San Francisco or New York, so I won't even bother. Compared to other local establishments, the food was more than decent, as other places in the area ranged from overly greasy to downright nasty. Ho Wah presented itself in a clean, modern manner, and did not pander with obnoxious kitsch.
It would be hard to suggest making a special trip to visit, but if you are a local and have a craving for egg rolls and Singapore noodles, you could do much, much worse and not likely do much better.
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