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| - This was my second time to Dong Ting Spring. I would have to say the first time was better than the second experience, only due to the service. Both times the food was excellent.
As for the service during our most recent visit, we were disappointed the frequency of drink refills. We pushed our ice tea glasses to the edge of the table and tried to make eye contact with the waiter, who I suspect was the owner's son, we still had to wait and eventually had to ask to get refills.
However, what is lacking in service is definitely made up for by quality and authenticity of food. The first time we ordered the wild mushroom hot pot, which was wonderful. This time we tried the beer braised duck, eggplant and long bean, smoked beef and hot and sour soup. The eggplant was by far my favorite, it had a wonderful flavor. The hot and sour soup also had a good flavor but did not contain much in the broth, such as chicken etc. I liked the flavor of the smoked beef, however, probably due to the smoking process it was too dry for my taste.
Although the service was not what I would have hoped for, and what is holding me back from giving this establishment five stars. We will definitely go back.
Eventhough this place is difficult to find the first time, it is worth seeking out.
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