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    4.0 (75 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Steamed fish
    Johnny Y.

    I came here several times hoping it'll taste better. But each time I have encounter this place the food just didn't seem to be so great. Surprisingly, new management ? or new chefs? came to play! Came here for a family dinner gathering of 15. I had low expectations cause the last 2 years I've been here it was fast food style crap. Not this time around ! The quality, the selection of dishes the in cantonese "hay wok" skills was on point! Everything came out piping hot. Food was seasoned perfectly, portions was great! Especially for the price! We started off with a sampler platter of duck tongue, fried silver fish, tempura veggies, cold jelly and ear mushrooms. Great start off already. From the fried shrimp with walnuts to the steamed fish to fried rice. I was amazed. Even the boiled chicken was silken smooth, the beef ribs had a bit of a bite but also soft and tender, the stuffed tofu shrimp with a melody of seafood in the middle was cooked perfectly, the stir fried lobster and E-Mein hit the right spots. I would definitely come back for big family dinners. It's nice to have a legit chinese restaurant that you don't have to trip to flushing or Chinatown in the city! Parking is available on the streets!

    L-Sauteed Seasonal Vegetable
    Evelyn N.

    4.5/5 Everything was so flavorful. My family and I are a lover of Cantonese cuisine and Secret Kitchen was the perfect spot. It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night and the service was fast and friendly. I love that they give tong siu at the end and fresh fruit. Half a star off because we wanted a table not next to the restroom but those tables were probably reserved.

    Patrick W.

    TLDR: A solid find in Fresh Meadows. Classic Cantonese dishes but done really really well. Salted egg prawns, black pepper steak cubes and mushrooms, the fried sticky rice! Popped in randomly on a weeknight with the family and so presently surprised. We got a bunch of things to share and everything was exceptionally good. The salt and pepper anchovies were chunky, flaky but crispy on the outside. The stir-fried specialties is a mix of jicama, garlic chives, dried squid and fried anchovies. Savory, so much texture, beautiful colors and amazing with some rice. The black pepper beef cubes with mushroom I was really shocked. Tender chunks of beef, a wonderfully rich mouthfeel with bouncy mushrooms. For such a classic dish - this was definitely the best version I've ever had. Salted egg yolk prawns. Fried, massively jumbo shrimps tossed in the salted egg yolk. It's hard to find a place that makes this and even harder to find one that gets it right. The fried sticky rice though was the star for me. The dice on the ingredients is so fine, everything just mixes together perfectly. The fried taro, salami-like bites of chinese sausage, there was significant wok hei in this. We just got it plain but I can imagine with some seafoood - wow. Haven't been back since but I may need to pay another visit soon.

    Egg drop soup (part of lunch special)
    Celena C.

    3.5/5 stars rounded up. The food was on the saltier side for me, but all the flavors were good (simple, but good). We tried the chicken and eggplant, mapo tofu, shrimp and eggs, and water spinach. - Eggplant, chicken, and salted fish: This turned out to just be eggplant and chicken. I think there was some miscommunication because we ordered the lunch special version of this dish, not the full casserole. Instead of tofu, chicken, and salted fish, we opted for eggplant, chicken, and salted fish. This turned out to just be a basic Chinese takeout-like stir-fry. The chicken pieces were not dry, but they were pretty salty. The eggplant pieces were cooked well though, and they weren't overly salty at all. - Shrimp and eggs: The eggs in this dish were pretty salty, but I liked the ratio of shrimp to egg. The shrimp itself was very juicy. - Water spinach: This was my favorite. The flavor was simple but great, and it wasn't too salty. Overall, this place has decent Cantonese food. The wait staff is friendly. Portions are good, particularly for their lunch special, which is a pretty good deal.

    Ken W.

    Cantonese dishes were stellar; the fried pork intestine wasn't smelly and crisp, with ample meat. The fish was prepared well and easy to apportion. Frog was fresh and tender.

    Tsz-Cheong C.

    "Secret! I've got a secret and I can't explain All the time I've waited for this day. All along I was never in doubt, I always knew it would ever get out...... " Secret- Sung by OMD The Secret is out! Classic Cantonese dishes where the serving sizes are generous and the service staff is friendly and gracious. They also have weekday lunch specials that are a steal. The breath of the wok is easily distinguishable as the proteins are seared perfectly and moist. Some of my faves are the Peking pork chops, beef chow fun and beef tenderloin in red wine sauce. Everything is cooked to perfection and I really can't find a meal here that has disappointed me. Go early as the street parking is limited.

    Cynthia Z.

    Made a reservation for a party of 15 and we had an enjoyable and filling dinner. The food quality, service, and ambiance were all on point. Our meal ended with complimentary sweet red bean soups and sliced cantaloupes. ORDERED: Peaking duck - it came out whole and our server cut and separated them on a separate table. It was delicious. Walnut shrimp - I love the shrimp. They were made to perfection. Very tasty. Chicken with garlic sauce - it was good. The chicken was so tender. Scallops with vermicelli on top - first time having the scallops on their shell and it was soooo good and yet tasty! My fav. for the evening. Braised Seafood w. Bean Curd Casserole - came out sizzling and the flavor was perfect. Lobster fried rice - they used sticky rice for this. The texture was soft and yet crispy with the crispy flakes. Sweet and sour sliced pork chop - my favorite dish since I was a kid and they made it just right. Pork belly - it was good. Per TCM, save this for last but before the dessert. White garlic water spinach - didn't get to try this one. Mushroom braised noodle - didn't get to try this one. Stir-fried fish filet - I love the texture and the flavor. It's a customized dish and it has lots of scallions. Don't know the actual name but the bones were used separately in the soup. Duck - don't know the actual name but the aroma and flavor were sooo good. Wok fried delicacies - it was good. Soup - it was customized. Don't know the name but they used the leftovers from our dishes like the Peking duck, fish bone, etc. with tofu to make it. 10% off when paid in cash. They also offer special sets for different occasions such as the baby's 100th day, Lunar New Year, etc. Recommend.

    Pan fried noodles
    Allison L.

    Looked like a lot of good choices from all the signs at this so called secret kitchen. Food was pretty salty but I can appreciate the homestyle food. Like pan fried noodles were literally pan fried and then cut up like a pie. The beef with tomato gravy was tasty but a bit too much salt. Ambiance was takeout place with some seats if you want to be served. So slightly elevated takeout. A little pricey.

    Andie E.

    A Cantonese restaurant in Fresh Meadows? Yes, please! Anytime we don't have to go into Downtown Flushing is a plus. Four of us came back from a long day of driving (from Nassau County to Queens to Brooklyn to Suffolk County to Fresh Meadows) and we were just STARVING!! We pulled off the bumper to bumper traffic on the LIE when we saw Secret Kitchen. Let's just say, our growling stomachs and the anticipation of good Cantonese food was the driving force...we totally inhaled our food! Haha Our menu (shared by 4ppl): -- Stewed pork belly w.lettuxe $18.96 -- Grouper fillet w.tofu casserole $19.95 -- Crispy fried chicken (half) $17.95 -- Sauteed snow pea leaves w.garlic $20.95 -- Rice ($1.50/bowl) To be honest, as hungry as we were, the food at Secret Kitchen didn't really impress us. Overall, the flavors were extremely mild, even for Cantonese food. None of our dishes really wow'd us and we thought the food was extremely overpriced, considering the portion sizes. On a positive note, customer service was great and the restaurant is very clean! Would we return? If we were starving and stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on the LIE...sure!...or maybe we'll just go to Bagel Oasis! Hahaha But seriously, this is not the worst Cantonese food; however, there is definitely room for improvement.

    Small fried fish with chives  - so delicious and not as oily as I anticipated
    Kien T.

    Love that I don't have to go out to Chinatown to get Cantonese food and it's just as good here. Always consistent and the staff is very nice. Pictures include some of what we order.

    Karina L.

    Secret Kitchen is a solid Cantonese restaurant located in Fresh Meadows and it's such a convenient location on Horace Harding with so many other stores nearby. There is a small parking lot around the corner, but street parking is also available. I've been coming here for a few years now and their food has always been consistent. Their Gold & Silver Egg Fried Rice is probably one of my favorite dishes from them. It's full of flavor and they load it with something super crispy that gives the fried rice that extra texture. I wish I knew what the English name is for this dish, but the one with stir fried veggies with seafood and fried silky tofu with shrimp on top is another one of my favorites. I haven't tried their lunch specials, but apparently it is worth it and delicious. There's so many other dishes that they do really well, but honestly anything you order from them will be good.

    Stir-Fried Pea Pod Leaves & Garlic
    Chun M.

    The Secret is out! And it didn't come out of documents seized at Mar-A-Lago! Legit Cantonese has returned to Fresh Meadows after iChopsticks at this location closed. The newly renovated Secret Kitchen brings back many traditional Cantonese dishes that I had always grown up eating in Chinatown. Post-Covid inflation has hit restaurants hard and prices are a little steep and everybody is hurting, but this little place is doing their best. There are some specials and they still give complimentary fruit and dessert at the end of the meal. For a weeknight family dinner, we usually start with a soup, either West Lake Beef & Cilantro or Corn & Minced Chicken, both good choices here. Interested in an appetizer? Not on the regular menu, so ask your server if they have Fresh Jumbo Oysters or Scallops in Shell. They can be steamed with Garlic & Vermicelli or Black Bean Sauce served on the half shell. These are market price per piece, so check beforehand ($$$). I had a hankering for Pan-Fried Flounder and SK does it well with crispy fins that you can crunch and the fillet just slides off the bone when it is perfectly cooked. I have literally served hundreds of flounders this way in my lifetime. I know my fins from my fillets. Following up we'll have either a half Crispy Garlic Chicken or Sliced Chicken & Chinese Broccoli. My son's favorite is always the Peking Pork Chops, fried and tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce, which goes really well with rice. There are also choices of fresh vegetables not specifically on the menu, but ask for what is available. Usually we will order Sautéed Pea Pod Leaves & Garlic, but sometimes switch it up with Baby Shanghai Bok Choy or Chinese Water Spinach & Preserved Bean Curd. Whatever you go with, you're guaranteed an authentic and delicious Cantonese meal. Some hot tea? Gaun Biu!

    David L.

    We've been coming here once a month. This is very similar to LN1380. The food is taste very good & no upset stomach

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    Chef Wong Bistro

    Chef Wong Bistro

    4.3
    (72 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    3.5 stars but rounding up for great pricing and menu variety. Authentic Cantonese fare and decent…read moreportions. I still miss the Chinatown flavors but this will do. Service was minimal at best but they just seemed under staffed honestly. And when the server did come by, she was running quickly to and from. The place was not busy when my friends and I were seated. But there was a back room in guessing that had occupants since she was missing in the front seating area. (There was a two person table occupied in the front near us). My party of three over ordered but that was intentional because, any purchase over $100, you get a free lobster and each of us had items we wanted, figured we would doggie bag the leftovers. All in all a great value. The lunch spread had over 7 dishes and we got the free lobster. I was especially happy to see Fried Milk on the menu as an appetizer. They also provide complimentary salted peanuts and pickled radish and carrot slivers. I recommend the snow pea shoots, fried milk, clams with black bean sauce and the Chinese Broccoli with Filet beef. The other dishes like the lobster, noodles and sweet and sour pork were executed well but just not my flavor profile. And with my food allergy, I couldn't try the shrimp with walnuts but it was my friends' birthday so she ordered that for her treat. It looked great! There's complimentary parking if you validate your ticket with a nearby garage, but you need to spend a minimum.

    My family and I had dinner at Chef Wongs Bistro on New Years Day and we were very glad we did. The…read morerestaurant was fairly full and the strangest thing almost all the patrons were wearing their wool hats and coats while seated at their tables. We were famished and only focused on what yummy dishes to order. My wife, son and daughter all contributed their suggestions and we ended up ordering pan fried whole flounder, half of the roast chicken with garlic, filet mignon with Chinese broccoli, fried rice with chicken and salted fish and everyone's favorite dish salt & pepper squid. Once we placed our order and were enjoying the roasted peanuts and free spicy cabbage we realized why everyone had their winter coats on, it felt like they had the AC on and it must have been 55° in the restaurant. I told everyone that once the food arrived things would warm up. Each dish that came out of the kitchen was perfectly cooked and was delicious. The salt & pepper squid with it's minced jalapeños kept us warm enough until the half chicken with garlic and filet mignon and Chinese broccoli came out in rapid succession. The star of the show turned out to be the giant sized pan fried flounder which was not only big but quite scrumptious. Unlike the little scrawny flounder that most other restaurants usually served this was a quite large and very meaty and perfectly cooked. The last dish to come out was a very large plate of chicken fried rice with salted fish. If it were not for the lack of heat, I would have given Chef Wong Bistro 5 stars!

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    King crab prepared 3-way : this was the head steamed with silky eggs
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    Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant

    Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant

    3.7
    (1.5k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Outdoor seating
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    I went here for dinner and dimsum. For dinner I love their walnut prawns, must get. Other than…read morethat, we ordered ginger scallion lobster, Peking duck, fish plate, beef plate, noodle plate, you name it, they have it and it all tastes great! Towards the end, for dessert, they gave sweet soup and watermelons as freebies. For dimsum, we were seated in another room towards the back where the AC was blowing towards us, it was a very unpleasant feeling, so bring a jacket with you for just in case. The food was good, they got everything that I wanted: congee, fried dough, spare ribs, chicken feet and plenty more items. Cart ladies are nice. Big space, lots of seatings, but it's very busy.

    Back in March, I was here for a Chinese New Year's banquet with a very large group of people, where…read morethe head of the group rented out one of the rooms. As it was a banquet, I can't exactly comment on the prices, but the food was very tasty overall, with particularly good seafood. The service was quick, refilling tea whenever necessary. The following were the dishes in order: Shrimp Trio Appetizer: Included Har Gow, Shumai, and Shrimp Egg Rolls. Favorites were the shumai, then the har gow, and then the egg rolls. All the dumpling skins were pretty thin and good quality, with plenty of plump shrimp. Shumai in particular had a wonderful bouncy texture Steamed Pacific Oyster With XO Sauce: One of the unexpected highlights. Excellent XO sauce with a lot of umami and a surprising amount of kick with giant tender oysters beneath. I am not usually the biggest fan of oysters, but this was excellent Roasted Squab: Fun presentation with tasty bony meat. Not dry with a nice crispy edge. One of the meat highlights, outside of it being maybe a little bit salty Snow Pea Leaves With Dried Scallop: Fresh snow peas, but not much flavor from the compoy/dried scallop, with it more providing a gloopier texture. This was only decent Lamb Chop With Fried Garlic: Nicely aromatic, but the lamb could have been a bit more tender. Good overall, but not my favorite Lobster With Fried Sticky Rice: The highlight of the night with plenty of sweet, tender lobster meat, savory fried rice, and some lap cheong/Chinese sausage for extra texture. Easily my favorite, and that opinion was shared by many Stir Fried Satay Beef: Nice tender beef with a mildly sweet sauce. Tasty/one of the better meat courses Clams With Black Bean Sauce: Another highlight. Excellent black bean sauce with enough douchi for flavor, but not too much that it was salty. Clams were fresh and were all open. Sauce wasn't too gloopy either Chinese Broccoli With Preserved Meat: Nice texture with a bit of smoky-sweet flavor from the lap yuk/smoked pork belly and yet more lap cheong. Tasty Eggplant With Chicken and Salted Fish Casserole: Nice mix with tender eggplant, some juicy chicken, and not too much salted fish. Couldn't eat a ton as I was getting full/ concentrating on the dishes I liked a bit more Pork Belly and Preserved Vegetable Casserole: Pork was very flavorful, and the preserved mustard greens/mei cai was tender and too salty. Probably the best of the meat dishes, with a handful of folks taking some home Duck & Mustard Greens Rice Noodle: Nice wok hei with some pretty tender duck and a bit of tiny sourness from the mustard greens. Was running a bit low on stomach room by this point, so I didn't have much. Pumpkin Sago Dessert Soup: A thicker, richer soup with a bit of sweetness, but not too much, as expected. Tasty end We had a wonderful time, and I'm looking forward to next March for another meal here

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    698 Cafe 新東溢豐

    698 Cafe 新東溢豐

    3.9
    (159 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    A perfect spot to grab both Cantonese and Sichuan food! The walnut shrimp is a must order…read more All the dishes that we ate were both visually exceptional and delicious! The walnut shrimp had jumbo shrimp and was perfectly sweet and crunchy. The fish fillet in chili oil had the perfect amount of spicy, which was so warming for the cold weather. The salmon and geoduck sashimi were really fresh. There are private rooms upstairs that have karaoke and mahjong. We were in the 888 room and it was super spacious. The service was great - the staff helps change plates frequently.

    It's a 5 for me, I thought my meal was excellent, it's also a plus that they are open really late…read more The decor is more modern than I would expect but the food was exceptional. The food: Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetable- So I had this on two occasions, the first time it was mind-blowingly delicious, the second time while still good was a bit dry. Overall, a must order dish just for that chance for it to be amazing. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=y4Gd64K7mJgyhOG5LDugYA Fish Filet with pepper- This was incredibly complex and so flavorful. The fish had a wonderful silkiness and the flavor of the broth was outstanding. It kinda gave you like a warm chicken noodle broth vibe but it has a little bit of a kick. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=8fRdQqyoZboCP_r4euYHyA Mapo Tofu- This was one of the best versions of this dish I have had. It had the right texture of the tofu and the consistency of the sauce.

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    Shrimp With Egg (蝦炒蛋)
    Shrimp With Egg (蝦炒蛋)
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    Kong Sihk Tong

    Kong Sihk Tong

    4.2
    (265 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Strong Hong Kong style milk tea! Yes! Delicious small bites to fill out tummies before heading…read moreover to the queens botanical garden...yes! . Beautiful old school tables and chairs. Just to let you know, there might be a wait to get in. It's quite popular on the weekends. There's families and kids and couples and everybody. They even have servers who can speak English. It serves traditional dishes like pineapple bun, toast with condensed milk and peanut butter also rice dishes like chicken with cheese. I also saw many people with the Singapore noodles and rice with pepper steak. So many great options! I would recommend this spot!

    I don't think I've ever had a bad meal here. It's located next to the Arcadia Commons mall in…read moreFlushing, across from Sky Horse supermarket. Their baked rice is delicious, moist and filling. Tried their mushroom and bacon spaghetti with truffle sauce today, it wasn't too salty, the pasta was al dente, and the sauce was light enough to give it flavor but not overpower the dish. There was plenty of mushroom and bacon, they definitely weren't stingy with the toppings! Have also had their milk tea, and I love that it's unsweetened originally. Service has always been fast, and the ambiance is relaxing. Just be aware that they only take cash or Venmo for payment! Will be coming back here the next time I'm craving HK

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    Baked Rice with Pork Chop and Tomato Sauce
    Baked Rice with Pork Chop and Tomato Sauce
    Salty Duck Egg with Shrimp Fried Rice (咸蛋蝦皇炒飯): $14.45 ($15.73 with tax).

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    Salty Duck Egg with Shrimp Fried Rice (咸蛋蝦皇炒飯): $14.45 ($15.73 with tax).
    Maxi’s Noodle

    Maxi’s Noodle

    4.6
    (831 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Love the Wonton Noodle Soup here. At minimum I at least get the egg noodle with wonton. Recently I…read morewant back and did the 3 topping with wonton, dumpling, and dace fish ball. All were delicious! I have bought it and re-heated it up the next day as well and it still taste good! Tried the shark fin soup as well and it is thicker (not very soupy) but flavor is great. If you don't like the thickness you can always add some water to it. Definitely a go to spot if I am in the area :)

    Came here for the wonton noodle soup and it delivered exactly what I wanted: springy noodles, plump…read morewontons, and a broth that tastes like someone's grandmother is running the kitchen. This is Hong Kong style done right, and in Flushing you're getting the real thing at prices that genuinely rival what you'd pay in China. We lucked into a nice day and grabbed a seat outside. Service was fast and furious, which is exactly what you should expect and honestly want from a spot like this. You're not here for a leisurely dining experience, you're here to eat something delicious and get on with your day. My one gripe, and it applies to the whole surrounding area and not just Maxi's: there are basically no bathrooms to be found. Plan accordingly before you commit to a big bowl of soup. Cheap, tasty, authentic. Everything a Flushing noodle spot should be.

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    3pm January 1, 2025!
    Beef Stew and Wonton Lo Mein
    Beef Stew and Wonton Lo Mein
    Their shrimp wonton soup with extra dumplings

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    Their shrimp wonton soup with extra dumplings
    Emperor Seafood Restaurant 帝皇御宴

    Emperor Seafood Restaurant 帝皇御宴

    3.6
    (120 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    It was Mother's Day at Emperor Seafood restaurant. An absolute frenzy from the moment we walked in…read more-- packed dining rooms, large Chinese families everywhere, noise levels through the roof, and servers running at full speed trying to keep up with the chaos. The staff wanted my wife to sit at an angle to the table; so that they could pass through. The seafood itself was solid traditional Cantonese fare with fresh lobster tanks, steamed fish, and classic banquet-style dishes. The atmosphere felt colorful authentic Hong Kong banquet hall energy. However, some of their pricing was completely out of whack. Mother's Day premium for sure which is understandable, but some dishes were simply excessively expensive for what was delivered. For example, our two lobsters, while fresh, were missing that smoky "wok hei" flavor that great Cantonese kitchens are known for. It lacked the depth, aroma, and richness one expects from a proper high-heat wok preparation. A few items felt priced more for Guide Michelin luxury dining than a Flushing seafood hall. This said, the service was efficient and professional; changing plates all the time. So a high level of attention above the usual Cantonese restaurant. Overall, decent food in and an authentic Hong Kong style restaurant that targets special family gatherings, but be prepared, both the crowds and the bill can become overwhelming very quickly. I paid more than $400 for three people. But we had a Tiger Fish which is $50 per pound.

    This was the former location of the beloved Guangzhou Restaurant that sadly shuttered in the early…read more2010s, which then went on to be a series of random businesses over the years, only to be a Cantonese restaurant again. I have so many reasons to believe that Emperor is truly the reincarnation of the restaurant...just a little rusty. I've only come here for dim sum and I'm still surprised it doesn't get even half of the insane volume that nearby dim sum restaurants get, especially with how much closer they are to Roosevelt Ave. I have to say that the dim sum here is slightly better than most locations in the core downtown area, both in presentation and taste. No cart ladies, just a paper and pencil ordering system. The other diners that I usually encounter seem to strike me as locals, which is becoming harder to find these days. Prices are slightly more expensive than the other places, which is probably a factor as to why there aren't as many customers. The other reason is probably the subpar customer service here, which I've encountered on a number of recent visits. There are so many workers here, but none of them seem to have any good grasp of what customer service is. For example, I've had the waiter hover over me as I was gathering cash for my bill and snatched it the moment I placed the money down, also demanding at least 18% (again, for subpar service). Also, if you complain to them about your food, even if you find a hair, they will not do anything about it. The food quality is slightly above most of the dim sum places, but also bear in mind the hit-or-miss service you'll get, which the latter can be super frustrating.

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    Stuffed Eggplant 釀茄子: $5.25; $5.69 with tax
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