This is a nice Chinese restaurant in terms of decor and style. I don't typically see Chinese restaurants like this around here and it's a nice change. Beautiful wallpaper, nice linen tables, plenty of tables and booths all with a casual atmosphere: 5 stars for atmosphere.
However, the food is just okay and the service is nothing great. I ordered the New York eggroll and General Tso's chicken--pretty standard fare. The eggroll was fine but the chicken tasted like boneless wings in a Tso's sauce. It tasted cheap.
The owner greeted us when we walked in and I commented how beautiful the place was, she asked me if it was our first time in and I said yes. You'd think this would mean they'd go out of their way to make sure our meal went well but nope, in fact I struggled to find reason to leave a standard tip (I did though, I always feel guilty if I don't).
I was there for about an hour an never got a refill on my soft drink. Our original server came by once to take our order and after that it was 3-4 different people topping off my boyfriend's iced tea or dropping off dishes. I was going to ask but the servers disappeared super fast.
The menu is general fare and I will probably go here again but won't get the General Tso's chicken. Certainly didn't live up to its Yelp! reputation. Maybe next time will be better.
I still prefer New China Gate in South Scottsdale but it's far drive form where I live now.