Asian Delite

The prices for Chinese food at this restaurant might look highish, but let me tell you the serving size is virtually incredible. Also, the cost covers many small charms that this restaurant has in store for someone who opts to eat in.

Firstly, the crispy noodles and duck sauce that are on the table when you arrive are quite irresistible and above-average. This is an example of how this establishment attempts to stand out, and succeeds in my opinion, by excelling in the "little things" department. Another "little thing" I liked would be the tea, in that it was noticeably stronger than what I have come to expect in free tea at Chinese restaurants. Additionally, when the check was brought to me, it included—not fortune cookies, not orange slices—but pieces of pineapple. I believe they were from canned pineapple, but they were still good and a welcome surprise. I love pineapple, no matter the form!

I ordered Buddhist Delight with tofu. It arrived within five minutes, a massive portion. I ate til I was full and my plate hardly looked different! The brown sauce was very good. The tofu could have been a little crispier or chewier (either/or), but this would have meant longer cooking time and I was glad to get it promptly. And I'm proud to say this is the first baby corn I have had in recent memory that I kind of actually liked! I attribute this to freshness, although I cannot say for sure.

When my water glass was empty, my waiter filled it immediately, always appreciated. A few other little things that I found refreshing include good music, which was soothing current folk music I believe. Also, the TV on the wall showed a nature program, which was certainly preferable to some horrid talk show, infomercial, or best-forgotten film on TNT or TBS.

Overall, it was a very nice visit and if I need to stop off and grab a flavorful bite again before going food shopping, I'll know where to go!