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I've known about this restaurant for years and even though my bank is right down the street, for some reason I've never made it here despite all the great reviews from my friends. I guess, out of sight out of mind.
Had to work today (Saturday) and called my wife and suggested we go out for dinner. Did not take much convincing and looking over possible choices, I remember this one.
Found out I had been missing a very good Chinese Restaurant all these years, right under my nose.
Got there a few minutes after 5 and they already had the start of a good dinner crowd. I'm schedules for hip surgery in a couple of weeks and am on crutches but as soon as the owner saw me, he rushed to the front door and held both sets open for me. Very courteous and a nice gesture and the start of great customer service.
Had a choice of table of booth and I chose a booth. Server was there within a minute with menus etc.
I ordered Hot Tea and as opposed to Green Tea, their hot tea was Oolong. My wife went with her favorite plum wine although that is more Japanese than Chinese. Both were served in record time.
Looking over the menu, I order Hot and Sour Soup which was the only disappointment of the meal. I was neither Hot either in serving temperature or spiciness nor was there any contrasting sourness. The more I think about it, the more I think they messed up and I had Egg Drop Soup instead. At that point, I was too tired to notice.
My wife had a Spring Roll which she really liked.
For my entree, I had a big challenge. So many of my favorites were on the menu that is was hard to choose. Ended up with the Seafood Delight which was Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops with Chinese Vegetables.
Wife ordered Scallops and Walnuts in a similar presentation
Both of us loved our meal. Prepared perfectly, great presentation, portions were huge. Menu items do not lean to the spicy side so good to the average taste.
Very pleasant setting with great service and food. Will definitely be back and I do recommend.
For travelers on I-77, it off Exit 25 on the west side behind BB&T. With red lights, less than 5 minutes to find and worth the effort.
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