This used to be my go-to Chinese food place when I live in Tempe. I never ordered delivery -- I think I lived too far from the restaurant -- but I've dined in and ordered take-out many, many times. I moved to North Scottsdale a few years back and forgot about New China Gate until I randomly started craving it a few days ago. I caved and went back tonight and all the good and bad memories came rushing back.
As others have stated, the main guy -- Robbie -- is really annoying and nice at the same time. He just takes it a few levels too far. I was just in there tonight and he was going on and on to my boyfriend and I about how he wanted to hook up with some 22-year-old girl who was just in the restaurant celebrating her friend's birthday. (Uhhh....ok? I'm flattered that you feel so open around me to discuss such topics?) He straight up asked us if that was weird that he, "a 37 year-old wanted to hook up with a 22-year-old." My boyfriend and I politely laughed but it was super creepy and weird. I don't really care about professionalism since it's just not that kind of place but please keep your creeper thoughts to non-dining guests. As we left, Robbie told another couple who sat down the same story about the girl and how hot she was. Exactly.
The food here is pretty good and the servers are really nice. Too bad for them Robbie dominates the restaurant. I've ordered the General Tso's Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Beef Lo Mein, Sweet and Sour Chicken: all pretty good, a bit above PF Changs.
I actually won't come back here anymore. The place feels more like a dive bar that serves food that a Chinese restaurant -- all thanks to the glorious Robbie.
Take-out/Delivery at your own risk.
Robbie -- if you're listening -- stop being so annoying.