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| - You'll either love this place, or hate it. I must say, this was the worst Chinese food I've had since eating at some place in Gallup, New Mexico back in 1994! Actually that place was the absolute worst. BUT, I'm sure there are some tasty dishes this place must have because they were very busy during Monday lunch.
When you walk in this place, the first thing you'll notice is the smell of grease. Then you look around, and the atmosphere is dark, drab, and plastic. There is no ambiance. Then while you are being attended to, you'll find the staff not very friendly, the none really want to be there. And last, but not least, you'll wonder why you ordered the food you did.
I got the egg foo young. Now some of you are wondering, how can I criticize a Chinese restaurant, when I'm not even ordering real Chinese food! All I can say is, you might be right. But really, this dish is so easy to get right, that I'm amazed at how much they got it wrong! The egg patties were drowning in a totally flavorless brown sauce. Plus they were slightly burned to a crisp, so essentially you were eating deep fried charcoal in a tasteless gravy. Oh, and you get a golf ball sized dish of mediocre rice too.
Like I said, I've heard some people love this place. I don't know why. But I do have an idea why this place is still in business. Location, location, location! Yes, it is centrally located to the DUI Court and Grand Jury building right next door. That means tons of new people walk past this establishment on a daily basis. Then there is the towering monstrosities of Maricopa Country judicial pride just around the corner where hundreds of people work, plead, or visit for jury duty. And where is the ONLY Chinese Restaurant within any walking distance? You got it, Sing High!
My advice, don't go here for the food. And don't go here for the historical significance. It's not worth it. Save that craving for Chinese food for something better. Heck, even Panda Express would do.
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