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2010-03-15
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Came here for lunch with a few friends. Liked the decor initially, very old school booths and tables, I believe they've kept the decor from back in the day.Food: Ordered roasted pigeon; steamed ox tongue; Swiss style chicken wings. First of all, the steamed ox tongue is not for the faint of heart. You need to be the type to really like ox tongue to begin with or forget about ordering this. I was expecting thin slices of ox tongue like they prepare it in Korean bbq restaurants - but no, this
Food: Ordered roasted pigeon; steamed ox tongue; Swiss style chicken wings. First of all, the steamed ox tongue is not for the faint of heart. You need to be the type to really like ox tongue to begin with or forget about ordering this. I was expecting thin slices of ox tongue like they prepare it in Korean bbq restaurants - but no, this dish came with very thick sliced ox-tongue, just salt steamed, so its really in your face. It was decent, but I couldnt get over the fact that I was chewing such a large piece of tongue, so I couldnt enjoy it. The roasted pigeon had quite tasty crispy skin however the meat itself is very dry. The swiss style chicken wings were the best dish, with right level of sweetness with their marinade. However, the chicken wings were quite fatty, and the taste only stayed with the skin - so if you peel off the skin, the meat only isn't quite enough.
Service: Bad service. We literally had to wave our hands and wave down waiters for them to pay attention to us.
Sizing it up: Its a nostalgic spot for many to go to and I do commend them for keeping the place and food to its original character. However, the food was just average and service was poor, so this does not warrant another visit from me. Good luck.
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