So my family and I went to this restaurant tonight due to an article that was written in our local paper about it. Raved as one of the top 100 chinese restaurants in the nation. I am not sure what nation they are talking about but I get better food at my neighborhood PF Chang's. Atmosphere is nice but the kitchen is too open, you can hear all the noise. They play constant whistle/flute music, which would be calming, however they play it at too loud of volume so it comes across as more annoying than calming. The soda machine is right by the tables so they were filling the ice while we were eating and it was very loud. We were seated right away but then proceeded to wait about 10 mins before being approached by anyone. Not only were we ready with our drink order by the time the server arrived, we had read the menu and decided on our food as well. The food took quite a while to come out of the kitchen despite only having a few diners there. The appetizer of lettuce wraps was boring and non flavorful, served with only 4, non appetizing almost all white iceberg lettuce leaves, the non green part I usually throw out and the price of $9.99 was ridiculous. We ordered 3 entrees, all tasted the same, which was like nothing. I have never had such bland food which surprised me considering the article we read focused so much on their spices and flavor. I will say a couple of good points were the beef, chicken and seafood they used were of good quality. The scallops were very large, beef tender with no fat or toughness and the chicken was the same. However it was hard to enjoy due to none of it having any flavor. I was hoping the reviews I read about the food being bland on the way to the restaurant were wrong but they were right on point. Dinner was about $65.00 with tip for 3 of us, that was only 3 entrees and 1 sad appetizer...I paid less taking my daughter and a friend to BJ's, got a ton more food and it was much more delicious. One last note, tables are too close together. I enjoy a dining experience without having people right next to me, which is how some of the tables are here. One long bench against one wall but with tables and chairs lined up. I will take a private booth any day! This is the first review I have ever written for a restaurant so for me to take the time, you know I am speaking the truth! Save your money people, I will be spending mine somewhere else.
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negative