I love me some Jade House. You know you're going to get some good Chinese when you walk in and everything is written in Chinese. And yes, the language barrier is difficult, but its okay. Just be very patient when phoning in your order. It can take a bit.
My husband and I do enjoy trying out some of the authentic dishes there...the ones we can't pronounce. Very fresh and very delicious.
BUT their american-ized dishes are amazing too. Sometimes you are just looking for some good American Chinese food, and this place is the best. They still use very fresh ingredients in their dishes and you can't beat the prices on their lunch specials or combo plates. $4.95 for an entree, eggroll, crab puff, fried rice and a soup or drink. It's enough food to feed me and my two small kids! I love their orange beef, shrimp in lobster sauce, chicken and veggies, and the cashew chicken. Well pretty much anything I've tried there.
And I'm hugely in love with their wonton soup. They use huge wontons and its filled with large pieces of fresh vegetables in a delicious broth. When I'm sick, I have my husband go and pick up a quart. Better than chicken noodle soup! :)