"I have long been a fan of China Club. It had the best food for my money in Mansfield and a nice quiet atmosphere that was great for date night. My wife and I went to the new location for the first time, and I have to say I'm disappointed. The menu was much smaller and has moved away from strictly Asian fare into having some Italian and American pub food. The new location has more of a sports bar feel to it than fine dining. There were a lot of loud conversations going on and TVs with sports. There were also very few private tables and instead there are long tables with seats down each side for a more communal eating environment. Maybe I'm just oldschool about such things, but I'd rather have my own table so that my wife and I can have a more intimate experience. The service was quick and attentive, so no complaints there. The food was still good, but some of my previous favorites were no longer on the menu. My wife and I always order potstickers when we come to CC, so we did so again. Unfortunately they changed the recipe from more traditional steamed potstickers to fried dumplings. They were fine, but not what I was expecting, nor as good as the previous version. I was relieved that my goto order, Mongolian beef, was still an option, but when it arrived, it was clear that the recipe had changed. The meat was high quality tenderloin and had a good grilled flavor, but there was almost no sauce on it despite being served with rice, so it made the dish rather dry. Had I never been to CC before, I think I would have been satisfied, but I can't help but compare it to the old CC and find it lacking. I hope management will bring back some of what made CC so special and not try to make it a glorified Applebee's with a few Asian options"
Dragon Phoenix
