After another trip, I came through the Glenside Train Station from the airport around dinnertime…read moreand remembered this Asian Bistro was nearby, so I decided to call in an order.
The first thing that disappointed me was the no substitution policy. If your meal comes with white rice, you can't substitute fried rice or lo mein. Instead, you have to purchase a separate order, which makes the meal more expensive. I always appreciate restaurants that offer simple substitutions, so this was a downside for me.
I ordered the duck, and my son ordered the General Tso's chicken. The food was cooked properly, but overall it lacked flavor. The General Tso's chicken came with very little broccoli, and while the sauce was okay, it wasn't as flavorful as I expected.
The biggest disappointment was the duck. I've had duck many times before, but this one had a very strong gamey taste that made it difficult to enjoy. The seasoning just wasn't enough to balance the flavor.
We also ordered their appetizer sampler, which included a egg roll, crab Rangoon, a beef stick, and a rib. I liked the idea of being able to sample a few different items. The meat was nice and tender, but even those items could have used more seasoning and flavor.
On a positive note, the restaurant itself was clean and had a nice atmosphere. I believe they accept reservations, there's a convenient parking lot on the side of the building, and I also believe it's BYOB, which is a nice bonus. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures because I had just gotten back from traveling, was exhausted, and just wanted to pickup food and head home.
Overall, we were disappointed. Between the no substitution policy and the lack of flavor in several of the dishes, it's probably not a restaurant we'll be returning to. Everyone's taste is different, but this experience just wasn't for us.
