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| - Although I've been here a few times, it was really because 1) I didn't pick the place and 2) I didn't pick the place. I've also had this as take-out but just like #'s 1 & 2, I didn't pick the place. As you have noticed, this wouldn't be my first pick if I were craving some "island" food. But the music they play, now that deserves 5 stars.
Service is courteous...when you finally get it. Parking here is nearly impossible on the weekends so if you can, carpool.
[Appetizers]
Doubles - Not too shabby, though I've had better. The dough seems like it has too much of something because it was just a little bit too much on the chewy side. So chewy it's almost rubbery. It's sort of like reheating bread in the microwave. 2/5.
Polourie - Read above. Also 2/5.
Crispy Crab & Cheese Wontons - This may very well be the best thing on their menu or at least what I've had. If for some reason I end up here again, I need to remember to just stick with what hasn't disappointed me. 5/5.
Crispy Chicken Wontons - Ground chicken was used which is nice to have as an alternative especially for those who don't eat red meat or pork. Just wish they would add a little more flavour to it, though. Plus, because they're deep fried, the filling tends to be overcooked. 3/5.
Crispy Shrimp Wontons - Definitely better than the chicken version but could still be better. My favourite place to have Crispy Shrimp Wontons is at Tangerine Asian Cuisine and they still take the cake on this one. 3.5/5.
Chicken Balls - Surprisingly not too bad and I love me some chicken balls. The chicken to dough ratio is actually not bad and their sweet and sour sauce is also not bad. I give it a 4/5 stars only because the dough is, like the doubles and polourie, a little on the chewy side.
[Soups]
Corn Soup - I honestly felt like I was in the army when eating this soup. They literally cut up whatever vegetable they had laying around including the cobs of corn and threw it in the pot. Never have I ever had cut up corn on a cob in corn soup. That just spells out laziness to me. I've also never had big chunks of potato in corn soup. 1/5.
Shrimp Wonton Soup - Another disappointment in the soup kitchen. The Soup Nazi would have their ass fired. NO SOUP FOR YOU!! 1/5.
[Chicken Wings]
Chicken wings is my thing. Chicken wings to me is like the cover to an unread book that I will use to judge a restaurant. Not because I'm a jerk but because these are chicken wings we're talking about. You cut up the wings from a chicken, season it up and fry it up. Simple as that. But there is still an art form when it comes to chicken wings and it's how well it's fried and how the sauces taste.
First time I had their wings was when my cousin ordered it for take-out. Thought it wasn't very good but given that it wasn't freshly made, it wasn't as good as I was expecting. Plus it was just a plain old mild/hot flavour. It could also be the sauce they used. Second time I had it, I had Honey Garlic. You can't go wrong with honey garlic, really.....until you have it here. Normally when you're hungry, anything you eat will taste good. Not this time. I thought maybe they had an "off night" with their wings so whatever. But then I gave it another try. This time it was their new Teriyaki flavoured wings. I've accepted the fact that their thang ain't chicken wangs. I took a bite out of their BBQ and also their Honey Mustard and still it was horrible. It honestly tasted as though they've used recycled frying oil to deep fry their wings. I shudder as I even think back to this. It's like mopping your clean floor with the same dirty water that's been sitting out for weeks. Worst chicken wings EVER. 0/5.
[Other entrees]
Their fried rice and chow mien were pretty decent. But this still would be the last place where I'd order these items. As delicious as they look, they both very much lack flavour. 3/5 for both.
Spicy Garlic Shrimp - This, next to their Crispy Shrimp & Cheese Wonton, is the best thing on their menu. It's no Tangerine Garlic Shrimp but they finally got a recipe right. 4.5/5.
If you're just really looking for a place to have some drinks and enjoy some good music, then this place is great. Otherwise, find another place to grub.
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