April 14th 2010
This is seriously the best Chinese food I have had... no joke! I came in with a group of friends (we have all been here numerous times prior and just can't seem to stay away). Here's the scoop:
Ordered:
Pot Stickers (8) $6.95
Spicy Salt Squid $8.25
Baked Pork Chop w/ Spicy Salt $8.25
Sweet & Sour Chicken $8.25
House Special Crispy Noodle $6.95
Shrimp Fried Rice $7.50
Ice water
Pros:
* Service is extremely fast (even when it's busy) & accurate w/ the order.
* Generous portions and decently priced
* Awesome Chinese food... I love it!
Cons:
* My favorite dishes (see below) are missing from the Lunch Specials
* There's a "house special" board in the restaurant, but I can't read it because it is written in Mandarin (or perhaps Cantonese...I'm not sure exactly which it is).
Tips:
* We didn't order it this time, but definitely try the Baked Pork Chops with Chef Sauce... It is to die for! A perfect combo of sweetness and crunch that I can't get enough of.
* Lunch Specials run from 11 am- 3 pm and only comes Steam Rice
* This place is a little hard to find, but look for Sonny's Saloon. Diamond Chinese is connected.
* ask for their hot sauce.. mmmmmmm
* Yes they cater!
Final Verdict:
This place is a must! I'm a big fan of Chinese cuisine, but this place just stands out to me. I haven't had a dish that I didn't like from Diamond (not to mention the food is not overly oily like most of its' competitors). My favorites and "must haves" include: the Houes Special Crispy Noodle (AMAZING!!!!), Baked Pork Chops w/ Chef Sauce (this sauce makes this dish!), and the Spicy Salt Squid. Aside from the food, the service here is amazing as well. The server always recognizes me (even if I have not gone in for months). She always remembers that I'm a big fan of their hot sauce (which appears to be a homemade concoction of sorts mainly composed of Sriracha) and that I like to have hot tea. Upon taking my order, she already has both in hand. It's always nice when places remember their customers. What can I say... I'm a fan!!