La China Restaurant

Shrimp in our fried rice had a funky texture to them. Smell was slightly off. As far as entire experience goes, it’s ok, nothing to brag about. Very rushed and straight forward ordering. Not bad overall food but there are better options elsewhere.

I have been holding off on writing a review for this "best-kept secret" here in our neighborhood. Just because we would hate for it to become TOO popular... But I have to give credit where it's due. The staff kept up with demanding customers all throughout the Covid pandemic with take-out food. Now it's back open to indoor dining once again. The food is very tasty. We love the pan-fried noodles and whatever the fresh vegetable of the day is. They have lunch specials that are good. The won ton soup is really yummy. Kudos to Joyce who always greets us with a smile.

The server was pleasant and mostly knowledgeable. The one thing she did not know, however, was that the plum sauce was sweet. My dining guest asked if it was sweet or not sweet, and the server said it was not sweet, which my guest was glad to hear. When the plum sauce arrived however, not only was it sweet, but it was watery. It soaked through the moo shu pancakes instead of being a thick, clingy sauce. After we placed our order, the server asked if I wanted rice. Yes, of course. Doesn't it come with rice? At a Chinese restaurant, I expect rice to be included. Nope. $1.50 extra for a small bowl of white rice! I wanted to leave, but my companion was too hungry and wanted to stay, so we stayed. Nowhere on the menu did it say that entrees did not include rice. My mixed vegetable dish contained about 30% cabbage, which was way too much cabbage. My vegetables were drowning in sauce that was way too salty. It tasted like pure soy sauce. The vegetables were otherwise good, fresh and ligh