You are given a review about a place. You need to provide a rating from "1 star" to "5 stars" for this place.

Q: At one time this place was an outrageously good value.

I used to work within a mile of Chen and Wok and it was a common lunch destination for a lot of people in my company. The quality was noticeably better than other strip-mall Chinese places. You could get the quality of a sit-down place from take out. That was the magic of Chen and Wok.

In the last few years it's become more or less equal to its competitors. You still get a lot of edible stuff for a little money, but it's just . . . edible stuff. . . .

The only remaining advantage is delivery if you happen to be in the Cent Pho area, though their minimum order for delivery is now $15, and I think a charge applies.

A: 3 stars
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Q: While I'd never discourage someone from making their own discoveries our food experience was borderline horrible.

The cocktails (margaritas are topped with salted air which were refreshing and unique) and beers were spot on and the service polished and sharp. However the overpriced food was hit and miss. Sui mai should be avoided (weird spongy texture and off tasting) as well as the weird tasting Dan Dan Mian and the ugly Dancing Eggplant.

Bright spots were the 20 Vegetable Fried Rice (awesome), Unruly Monk, Guacamole, Rou Jia Mo Sandwich and the Queso Fundido. Tacos are 2 bites and are $5.50 for one which I couldn't swallow the price tag so we skipped the tacos. Bill was $240+ tip for 3 people. We left buzzed and full but we'd have a hard time going back except for drinks and maybe a few of the bright spots mentioned above.

If you want killer dumplings and regional Chinese food go to Chinatown. For Mexican food there are loads of more affordable and tastier options off strip.

A: 3 stars
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Q: I frequent this store only because it's closer to my house than any other. The prices are low and the selection is usually ample. I have had to go elsewhere for the whipped cream vodka and the Godiva Liqueur when they've run out before.

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3 stars
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