I was not sure whether to give this place a four-star or a five-star rating. But the food was so good, I bumped it up to a five as there were really no negatives about my experience here.
I was staying down the road at the Crowne Plaza. This place stood out to me on Yelp as I was searching for a dinner spot. It was a nice night and this establishment was only about a 1.5 km walk straight down the main road into Hoofddorp (about 15 - 20 minutes) and was easy to find.
I arrived at about 8:45 PM and was comfortably in time for dinner as they were open until 10 PM. The storefront was nice enough and was among a series of shops in the small, not-so-old city center. The interior decor was pleasant enough.
They were not busy as there was only one other party in the restaurant at the time. Just one other party walked in before I was finished so it was a nice, quiet dinner hour for me. I was seated right away and my server, who I surmised to be one of the proprietors, attended to me quickly. The service was quite good during my visit.
The menu offered several favorites but I chose to start with the Chicken Corn Soup. It was quite good. For my main, I opted for the Chicken in Spicy Sauce. It came with rice and was excellent. This was one of the better Chinese meals I have had in a while. It had just the right amount of heat and a very nice flavor.
The cost was rather reasonable. My final bill including food, drink and a tip was €30. This was $35 USD with the exchange rate at the time. I was not unhappy with this value considering the quality.
Overall, this establishment offered a good dining experience. The food was excellent, the facility was nice, the service was good and the prices were reasonable. I will try this place again when the opportunity presents itself. read more