"The restaurant is a mixed bag, that never justifies their extremely expensive cost. The average rated cost here of $20-$30 is completely inaccurate. The entrees themselves are $25. Tab, tax and tip for 2 including tea, soda and appetizers was $120, while the same meal in other places would be $80 Cons: The great extent of the food is subpar, without the proper texture or flavors with the exception of the sushi i.e. crispy food is soggy, the black bean sauce was a strong soy sauce, without any subtlety of other ingredients including beans, the place is of reasonable size (a plus) but seems cold in the winter, the decor and winter climate seems to necessitate a rug, wait staff is a bit cloying, you have to pay $8 for a small pot of oolong tea or a fresh soda, extremely expensive For properly textured, vegan orange beef at a reasonable cost I recommend Hunan Cottage in Plainview. For the most delicious blend of vegan orange beef ingredients with appropriate cost I recommend Veggie Heaven in Montclair, NJ. For the yummiest, crispy vegan shrimp I recommend Veggie Heaven in Denville, NJ Pros: efficient wait service, comfortable, almost roomy seating, solid, quality tables, pleasant decor, vegan sushi, vegan restaurant, housemade soda, decent tea, drink and eats selection, Chinese specialty and unique choices, serving sizes are reasonable, they are astute about special orders Edit to respond: We ordered a fried breaded dish that should be crispy. I'm always happy to describe any dish a customer may be unfamiliar or as this review, make recommendations. My comparison of dishes and cost is completely based on frequent dining of my family, and my orders at, similar Chinese restaurants in the area. I never offered feedback to the waitstaff about a chicken roll. I never recommended the chicken roll. The restaurant or manager was never privy to any private conversation, with another customer. Those comments are untrue and disappointing. If this restaurant is concerned about the customer experience, the owners and management should focus on what is stated, for areas of improvement. For ex. drinks that are overcharged and tea that is free in other establishments What's unfair? My review is honest and professional. It's interesting to me the negative part of my review is denied, and the positive part ignored yet detail is requested from reviews without any, so you may assist and help! Not to criticize the customer and defend problems. The review is half positive with room for improvement, it's 3 stars (which means good). It's recommended and I listed many reasons for that! Some of my favorite restaurants have only 1 more star, and I frequent my 3 and a few of my 2 star reviews Providing a critique and a food being inedible are completely different things. Customers can eat food that is lackluster, subpar for what it should be, especially for the price point. It is very sad and poor management to be defensive, and making things up, instead of appreciating patronage and interest in the business, and striving to improve. It's leaving a very bad taste in my mouth, the food never did. I'm keeping the stars the same in good faith, hoping the approach and attitude improve, as there is much to enjoy about the place"
