"On March 22nd, I ordered Singapore rice noodles, General Chicken, and Szechuan Beef (they no longer offer crispy beef). Unfortunately, the food quality left much to be desired:
1. **Singapore Rice Noodles**: The dish was bland and lackluster. It desperately needed more curry powder, spices, and meat. In previous visits, the dish was flavorful and included ample meat, eggs, and vegetables. Now, it was mostly 95% rice noodles (vermicelli) and had a faint, off-putting smell, suggesting it might have been stale.
2. **Szechuan Beef**: This dish was heavily salted and contained very little beef—about 70% was vegetables and only 30% was meat. The beef itself was thickly cut, rather than the uniform slices I expected.
3. **General Chicken**: This was the only redeeming part of the meal, though it was still mediocre. Nearby restaurants like Wah Shine and Dragon Palace offer exceptional General Chicken.
Because of this disappointing experience, my family is hesitant to order from Chef Chen again. If we do in the future, I can confidently say that the Singapore Rice Noodles and Szechuan Beef will be off the table.
On a positive note, I must commend Brian, who took my order. He was polite, professional, and efficient in processing my takeout. Ultimately, I believe everyone has their preferences. If you’re curious, feel free to give Chef Chen a try despite my review. The new ownership might suit your tastes, and if not, I encourage you to provide constructive feedback to help them improve. By the way, if you're in the mood for great Singapore Rice Noodles, I highly recommend Dragon Palace in Vacaville."
