An old school Chinese bucket list place, largely due to the extra dark fried rice I've seen photos…read moreof online. Respectable looking dining room with respectable looking Asian art, as opposed to heavy-duty tiki decor (not that there's anything wrong with either). Separate bar. Very deep and easy to navigate menu, most notable for combination plates being available around the clock and many of the classic items available in both small and large sizes.
Egg Roll: Crisp shell with an interesting concoction inside, boasting chopped celery, carrots (not common), pork crumbles, and an unusual seasoning sort of along the lines of five spice but even more fragrant. A little crunchy, a little moist. Above average.
Wontons: Crunchy. Nothing special but nothing wrong with them. Standard.
Spareribs: Good sized bones with white cross sections, bright red glaze adequately applied, and some char in almost every bite. Juices trickling. Well above average to near-elite, but on a scale of how much it takes you back to the golden era of old school New England Chinese Food, it's off the charts.
Chicken Wings: More crisp than they looked, with juicy interiors and a pleasing five spice flavor. Well above average.
Sweet and Sour Chicken: A small order still netted at least a dozen large golden nuggets, perfectly crisped. A little heavy on the oil and very light on the chicken compared to the batter. Sauce was served on the side in a small bowl with a very small amount of it, enough for barely half of the fingers. The sauce itself was a little darker than most and very, very, very thick, like cold honey. Decent standard flavor, no surprises beyond the rigid sludgy texture. Two pineapple chunks. All things considered, a little below average, but doable.
Pork Fried Rice: The moment I was waiting for turned out to be a little underwhelming. Yes, the rice was darker than most. No, the flavor didn't live up to that color, and neither did the moisture; it was a little on the dry side. Also a little less pork than most. It certainly wasn't bad; I'd say slightly above average.
Lobster Sauce: Dark, smooth, strong flavored, not salty, and just a hint of gloppy. Good cling to the rice when added and very enjoyable for both flavor and texture. Definitely above average.
Moo Goo Gai Pan: This is a dish I haven't had for at least 30 years, so I can't really compare to the competition. Sure, it was very subtle of flavor, but the chicken was of high quality, cut well, tender, and moist.
Service was excellent. Value was excellent. Parking was easy. If I lived nearby, I'd go fairly often.
