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| - This is my 82 year old mother's favorite restaurant! She is one of the best cooks I know and you can trust her judgement. I'm trying to figure out which restaurant you naysayers and bestowers of one star went to?! We've been for lunch at least 4 times (the best bargain in the state) and dinner a couple of times in the past year and have never had a bad meal! We always get the appetizer assortment for 4 - pepsi shrimp, chicken potstickers, calamari, and tuna tartar- because we wouldn't want to miss any of these yummy starters. Don't expect to taste the Pepsi, it adds a hint of sweetness and some bubbles to the batter! The shrimp, however, are succulent and that's what I want to taste. We've pretty much run the menu and the seafood is all delicious, the sesame chicken and BBQ ribs are standouts, the steaks are flavorful, and the pastas are lovely. Some items are very rich, including the chicken cheesecake and the risottos. So don't force it down and take some home! I find they treat their vegetables with respect. They keep it pretty simple, don't overcook, and let the flavors shine. I don't think anything comes out of the freezer here. The presentation is flawless, the service attentive and formal and the desserts will knock your socks off. Where in Cleveland do you get such beautiful and delicious sweets? Spun sugar and blown sugar decorations are on all of them. This is east coast quality at midwest prices. And the best part? Even if you show up in jeans, they make you feel welcome and special. Or maybe they just recognize us after so many visits.
Go for lunch. Try it out. The portions are a bit smaller. The prices are a lot smaller and you'll find out if you like their style. All 3 generations in this family, including the picky eaters, are fans of Jia Wei's beautiful restaurant.
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