Baoding used to be one of my favorite restaurants when they first opened - which believe it or not was around 18 years ago.
While it may not be the same level of Chinese food that you could get in San Francisco or New York, for a Charlotte Chinese-American place, I think they are offering a good quality of food - much better than their location competition.
First off, I really like that they offer steamed white or brown rice with your entree instead of what I consider to be Chinese "fast food rice" - the ubiquitious cheap fried rice that you get at most Chinese places around here. I also like that they give you a choice of spring roll instead of egg roll.
I normally order the Chicken with Cashews here. I know, its not adventuresome or sexy or spicy - but I really like the way they make it here and it has always been one of my favorite dishes. The chicken is cooked just right - not overdone chewy or rubbery. The cashews, mushrooms, and brown sauce have a good flavor and they put enough cashews in the sauce- unlike the cheaper Chinese places.
Because I have Jo-Jo in Stonecrest, I don't venture out specifically to go to Baoding - when I am in the neighborhood at lunch or dinner time, I'll definiitely drop in to enjoy a good meal!