"Impression #1: The place has a strong gambling atmosphere. The bar was bustling with patrons eagerly watching the Keno numbers on the screen, while the table next to us had four people completely engrossed in the Keno action, offering live commentary on the numbers, payouts, and sharing their past experiences throughout the night.
Impression #2: New Rose feels like the authentic Chinese restaurants my family frequented when I was a kid, specifically the old Jade Garden located beneath the elevated tracks of the Jerome Avenue D Train in the Bronx. We ordered the PuPu Platter for two, which brought back memories of those days. It was an enormous assortment of golden-fried delights, including wings, chicken fingers, egg rolls, breaded shrimp, boneless ribs, and skewers of beef and chicken teriyaki, along with those standard yet predictable Crab Rangoons. At $22.95, it was an excellent value—we had half of it during the meal and saved the rest for later. So really, the PuPu for two is more like a PuPu for four, and if you're okay with indulging in all that fried goodness, you’ll end up with four servings for less than $7 each.
We also ordered two cups of soup—my wife opted for the Won Ton at $3.50, while I had the classic Hot and Sour soup. The Hot and Sour broth was slightly thinner and less flavorful compared to some others, but it was still decent. It was meatless, yet the quality of the mushrooms and the delicate ribbons of soft tofu compensated nicely. Overall, it was quite tasty.
Our server, Ann, was fantastic—very helpful and full of personality. The New Rose Garden boasts an extensive menu, featuring curries, Japanese appetizers, sushi, and sashimi. So, if you’re not a fan of deep-fried foods, you’ll find plenty of great options available."
