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| - I come here as often as I can. I live only a few minutes away, and since my boyfriend and I are both restaurant workers this is one of the only places still open for us to eat together at around 12 AM when we finally get back into the city.
What I really enjoy is that they have a selection of both American and Asian dishes. So me, as a Canadian without a very refined palate, and my Chinese boyfriend, can both order something and feel satisfied.
I'm addicted to their club sandwich (which comes with a side of fries) and strawberry milkshake. It's my go to meal every time I come here. I haven't been disappointed yet. My boyfriend usually gets the red bean ice cream shake, which he finds a little too sweet *but he finds EVERYTHING too sweet* Everything tastes great, and I like their addition of an egg on my club. Actually, I think that's my favorite part! Whenever we're feeling really hungry we will order their popcorn chicken, which is just delish. I was surprised my first time trying when I realized they used cinnamon... but it was a much welcomed surprise. And when we're really feeling like overdoing it and rolling each other home, we get the strawberry short cake. I love it. It's my absolute favorite desert anywhere. I have read a review here stating their disappointment and observations that it was old, but I have not experienced that yet. It all tastes fresh to me.
The decor and atmosphere is great. The lighting and seating really sets the mood to relax and enjoy your company. And with their order/service machine we aren't being constantly interrupted. Sometimes when we aren't too tired we will order cards and gamble together to see who pays for dinner, which is always cute and fun.
The only thing I'm not a fan of is the service. You really feel like all they care about is getting your money, and getting you out. Though I have noticed this only with the floor managers. The runners/bus people always seem friendly enough and have made me feel comfortable.
There is one lady in particular who I don't look forward to encountering, usually on the weekends when it's busy. We call her 'the boob girl' because she is always wearing a low cut white blouse under a relaxed black blazer. She never really looks at you, is always walking fast so you don't feel like you want to interrupt her, and when she is giving you the bill and you pay she doesn't make eye contact, never smiles and just mumbles Xie Xie as she walks away. Seems a bit snobbish.
All in all, the quality of food is excellent in my opinion, and I will continue to come back frequently!
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