Problem: Forgettable. If I had to sum up the overall experience in one word, it would be forgettable. Actually, they are like a pricier Pei Wei, but not one of the good Pei Weis either. I took my friend out for his birthday dinner here. They are located inside of the Green Valley Ranch hotel and open at 5pm. The service was pretty spotty and slow. They start you off with the wonton chips and sweet and sour dip. Those were pretty standard. We opted for the lettuce wraps and they were okay. The sauces reminded me of my mediocre attempt at recreating the sauce for the lettuce wraps...hoisin sauce overload. I had hot and sour soup which was spicy, but it lacked the complexity of flavor that I love about hot and sour soup. It was just spicy and otherwise bland...not very flavorful. My friend had the general tso's chicken, and that was a caramelized mess that I did not even want a second taste of. The bill was still $30+ and the food came out very slowly. The server was not particularly attentive and we sat there with empty glasses on a few occasions. I would rather walk down to PF Changs next time for better quality food and equal prices.
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Problem: this is why I love Yelp so much. I would have never found this place had it not been for Yelp. It's in the middle of nowhere. It's in a schlocky strip mall which had me slightly skeptical upon arrival. Walking in the place was pretty warm and there were flies flying around. The owner said he would be right over and the natives stared @ us. As we waited a few minutes I started to worry that this was going to be a miss. (I understand Nathan Y's review) However, once the food started flying and the owner began razz-ma-tazzing with my party, we had a great time and meal. ~ Loved the boiled peanuts ~ Loved the veggie apps: bean sprouts, Napa cabbage and turnups, he brought us a second batch. ~ My teenage nephews (human garbage cans, or robotic eating machines, take your pick) were tapping uncle with the gut-bombs that were fried rice and 5 egg omelets. ~ My bro had the combo plate with the ribs, chicken & egg mixture. He said he would order it again. ~ I had the Teriyaki Pork. I had to ask what cut it was, I thought belly since it was thin and like bacon. It's pork loin cut really thin and marinated. It was one of the best pork dishes I've ever had. It has a sweet taste, it eats like candy. Really, really good & I don't care for sweet dishes by and large. Great place, that is a hike, but worth the hike. Very cool owner working the front while his wife cooks in back. 5 stars for the food. The place itself would be a hole without the food and owners jivin' & cookin'.
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A: positive

Problem: A cosy little coffee shop with eclectic decor. The coffee is decent, the vibe is relaxed, they have a nice little terrace out back, what more to ask for? Oh and they have interesting mugs. Its the details like this that make me really enjoy a place. I like it best for sitting out on the back terrace, enjoying a little sun, drinking a beverage. It's as close to a back yard as I'm getting for the moment. I find service is hit or miss depending on who is working the counter. Sometimes its super friendly, sometimes a little dry. No matter, the coffee and the vibe are why I choose to stop in.
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Problem: Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! I was anxious to get through my dinner, so I could order dessert. Do NOT go here if you are planning on skipping dessert. I had a thin crust pizza for dinner, which was fine, not amazing, but good enough. My husband had a chicken sandwich, which he said was good. Our son had chicken and waffle fries. He seemed to enjoy the "painting" with the ketchup and mustard. I tried his waffle fries. Again, they were fine, but I couldn't taste much of the cocoa. And then....dessert! We had the sample platter with fondue, a chocolate eggroll, chocolate pebbles, chocolate barks, a banana waffle, and chocolate to drizzle over it. The fondue was amazing...especially the marshmallows. We will definitely come back for the fondue and other delicious tempting desserts.
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positive