Q: Seriously, people giving this place high reviews? When we went here last, the chicken was dry and had a burnt coating that slid right off. And it was somewhat temperate in the middle, confirming my suspicion that this was made earlier and then just re-fried, cut, and served. I don't think any restaurant should get any stars when they just open a can or packet (yes, I'm talking about the vegetables and sauces) and mix with pre-cooked meat. That IS NOT good Chinese food. As someone who has lived where there are actual Chinatowns (Boston and San Francisco), I know what very good Chinese food is, and this place certainly is not. Oh, and the lighting. Who said that bright, overhead lighting creates a pleasant atmosphere for dining? I have yet to find a Chinese restaurant here in the Phoenix area that actually puts together fresh ingredients from scratch. If anyone knows of one, please let me know.

A: negative

Q: My good friend purchased a one hour massage as a Christmas gift for me. How nice, right? I was greeted at the door and when she asked me how long, I said 1 hour. I then handed the gift card, for whatever reason I got the sense she did not like this. Not sure why. She seemed to struggle as to who would give the massage. She ended up saying Sonny would. I wasn't in the mood for a dude. I wanted a females touch as I felt stressed from my workout earlier. I said I wanted a female and she reluctantly accommodated me. I'm not going to write allot other than it was one of the most poor foot massages I've had. I will say the full body back, chest and neck massage was par. I think they work out of the boundaries of their license but I'm not going to worry about that. Way to much talking up front during the massage didn't allow for me to relax. There are better choices out there.

A: negative

Q: Scene: Sunday night after a San Francisco Giants win, noisy bar crowd, policeman stationed near the entrance I regretted not coming for lunch, which I would suggest, if you'd like a calmer ambiance. Request the back patio. The policeman's presence was curious, but I learned later he was there to watch for rowdy patrons, due to Scottsdale's bar scene. After a shade in the front patio hit my head due to the wind, I moved to another table in the patio. The table side prepared guacamole looked great, but is quite a large portion for one. A server said I could have a taste, but didn't follow through. My server arrived, who was quite pleasant. He suggested items for vegetarians and his favorites. He agreed on my choice of the Shaved Kale Salad. It was a generous portion, easily shared, with a delicious blend of sweet and savory, due to blood oranges, goat cheese and marcona almonds which compliment the kale. He told me the guacamole is only one size. I then chose the Roasted Organic Butternut Squash Tacos, since they are handmade. I was concerned about jalapenos but it's not a spicy dish. Beautiful presentation! Bite size tacos contain sweet butternut squash offset by a tasty mixture of spices. I wanted dessert, but don't particularly like bread pudding, and chose it due to other Yelpers' compliments. I couldn't photograph it due to the darkness of the front patio. The pumpkin is quite subtle. It was disappointing that the ice cream had melted, and the small piece of bread pudding was almost submerged in the sauce, which created a mess. I mentioned this to my server, but he didn't offer anything else. I would choose another dessert. The cooking at The Mission is quite refined and inventive, due to the chef's creativity. The restaurant is very busy, in addition to the bar, which overwhelms the staff. Try visiting for brunch, lunch or on a weekday night, when one could enjoy the delicious food in outdoor patios.

A: positive

Q: Nice selection of furniture, with more of a contemporary flair. The associates there are very friendly, with a no pressure attitude while being very informative. Prices are fair for the quality.

A:
positive