Her reviews appear weekly. Spices make for exotic food at China Gardens Maureen Daly Special to The Desert Sun China Gardens in Palm Desert belies the old dining myth that Chinese restaurants, even those with good foods, are too often handicapped by cultural barriers. This ambitious restaurant is easy to spot in its new, elongated white awning, which is brightly lit at night. Extensive, recent interior refurbishing resulted in comfortable booths and tables, with fresh, bright table linens, an entrance fountain and koi pool. There is full bar service here, with beers and wine.
All foods are prepared fresh to order and the chef welcomes any requests on special diet needs.
It is prepared with fresh water chestnuts, snow pea pods, celery, bean sprouts, straw mushrooms and carrots. It features fresh broccoli, Chinese cabbage, bamboo shoots, baby corn and carrots. At one recent lunch when we dined at China Gardens, a brisk, dine-quick business crowd prevailed at noon. In fact, there are more than 60 luncheon selections in all. Also, there is whole fish, at market price, with choice of steamed, brown sauce or sweet and sour sauce.