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| - We got here around 3:15 PM, to a clean, quiet, average-looking, and not very busy restaurant; parking was a minor annoyance, but not too much trouble. We were seated quickly, and the menu was extensive--for those who don't know, like us when we arrived, their lunch specials last until 3 PM, and the "for two" and large soups are the exact same size, enough for around 3-4 small bowls. The portion sizes are fairly generous, and the prices are reasonable. The waitress we had was friendly and knowledgeable, and quick to answer questions/help us with anything we needed; she came by several times during the meal, attentive without hovering like so many waitresses do.
The food came quickly, and was hot and fresh--large bowls of hot and sour and velvet corn soup, a plate of pickled Japanese vegetables, a plate of salt and pepper squid, three orders of house dumplings, (steamed chicken, steamed veggie, and fried pork) a Shirley Temple with ginger ale, and a pot of hot black tea. Everything was very good, but not blow-me-away spectacular; the dumplings were a bit sticky and needed to be washed down with a drink, (the true sign of fresh, home-made dumplings) and the squid was a bit salty, but with nicely light and fluffy breading. I thought the chicken dumplings were better than the veggie ones, personally, and really liked the velvet corn soup.
Reading other reviews, I've noticed that older ratings tend to be lower, and that a change in management has been mentioned--so personally, I would take older reviews with a grain of salt. A solid, respectable choice!
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