No flux capacitor required. Be ready to step back in time. Literally. This well maintained 50's dinner has a soda jerk bar, walls adorned with stainless steel, Formica counters and tables and spinning Barstool's. Now add Chinese food from that era.
You will know who your server will be. She's been running the place for 44 years. The menus are on laminated construction paper and along with the theme that I hope is coming through, probably are original. You get to pick your spot to eat and it's easy as it's usually empty.
It's not a lengthy menu, but has most favorites. I started off with egg rolls and fried shrimp. The egg rolls were good and accompanied by a great tasting pink sweet & sour sauce. The shrimp were huge and the tempura was good. Both piping hot when individually delivered.
There is only one soup available, egg drop. Not usually my first choice, but I really enjoyed it. It came with the fried crispy noodles.
For entrees, the pork egg fu yung and combination fried rice were ordered. The pork egg fu yung or as I call them Chinese pancakes were amazing. So fresh tasting and fluffy with lots of green onions and assorted veggies mixed in. I didn't love the gravy on them, which reminded me of Heinz turkey gravy.
The combination fried rice was huge and had equal amounts of shrimp, pork, chicken, and beef. It was light in color and taste and did not have the carrots and peas which I could care less for in fried rice. All meats were great, but the beef which was small and chewy.
Overall 2 hot teas, 2 appetizers, 2 soups, and two entrees was only $26. Two large take out containers were required for all the left overs.
Indeed it does take time. I guessed that our hostess, server, cashier was also our chef and would not be surprised if I was right. So it takes time and dishes all come out separate right off the oven.
Overall I'd say that take out is the best bet, but if you have the time and want a personal hand cooked meal by a truly caring individual and her family check it out. The visit to the time capsule it's worth the look for sure. read more