Mussels With Black Bean Sauce
Jing Jing Garden

Jing Jing Garden

24 Broadway Plz, Peru, USA, 46970-1052, United States

Soup • Meat • Seafood • Chinese


"It 's meals like these that have me regretting my move to Peru... I used delivery.com on a Friday night to place and receive my order via delivery since Jing Jing Garden, surprisingly, does not deliver. Maybe it 's because I 'm a highfalutin city slicker in the eyes of some, but I have never before encountered a Chinese restaurant that did not deliver. I ordered Szechuan Bean Curd (tofu), which is normally my go-to, Vegetable Fried Rice, and two orders of Vegetable Spring Rolls. The tofu came with a pint of steamed white rice, and I found the chopsticks and soy sauce I requested in the bottom of the outer plastic bag. I appreciate that I got more soy sauce than the six packs I entered on my order form. I 'm not sure if the delivery.com prices are inflated compared to the actual restaurant, but in any case, the prices are alarmingly high, especially for what I received. I paid far less in Indy and Saint Louis for far, far better food. The large pieces of broccoli in the Veggie Fried Rice were a nice variation, but the quart I received at nearly $8 seemed much smaller than my favorite joint in Speedway. It was extremely bland and disappointing. The Spring Rolls, albeit not greasy, were dry and had a strange flavor with little on the inside. At nearly $5 for four small rolls, they were not worth adding to my order. While the Szechuan Bean Curd was the best of what I ordered, was colorful, and appeared to be appetizing, it really lacked any sort of spice or flavor. It actually had a strange taste unlike what I 've received every other time I 've ordered this dish elsewhere. I was happy to find some nice sized mushrooms hanging out in the bottom and liked the abundance of broccoli, but the carrots were undercooked. The foil container with a flimsy plastic lid, was leaking all over the bag before I even got it in the door. I 'm accustomed to plastic containers that stay sealed much better. The price was close to $10, and absolutely too high. I nearly tried the Hot and Sour soup, but now I 'm glad I didn 't buy anything more. I 'm guessing it would be subpar and possibly leaking from a foil container as well. As I said, I was happy to see all the soy sauce packets, but there isn 't enough soy sauce in the world to make these dishes taste any better. I have food in my belly after a long and trying day, but this was not the treat I was hoping for. Everything was edible at best. I 'm frustrated and dissatisfied at how little I enjoyed this meal. I really wanted to like it since there are so few food options in Peru, but I just can 't. Is disheartening how little variety there is here in town, and I 'm in disbelief that this restaurant is held in high regard by people I know. It looks like I 'll just be learning to make more of my favorite dishes myself. I really do prefer to cook my own meals, but I 'm sad there is nothing worth ordering when I 'm not up to the task. I can 't say I 'll be having Jing Jing ever again, even if the prices were to match the portions and flavor. I won 't say it was the worst Chinese I 've ever had, but it 's just not good. Add that to the astronomical cost and extra fees imposed my delivery.com , it was a sad experience all around."

Bamboo House

Bamboo House

2185 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, USA, 14618, United States

Fish • Vegan • Noodles • American


"A must-try appetizer is their hot and spicy chicken wings, which feature a unique honey-glazed sauce that is both sweet and spicy! During our visits, we ordered several dishes, all expertly prepared: the Chinese-style crispy chicken was moist with a nice crispy skin, and the family-style tofu had just the right level of spiciness. The vegetables were stir-fried to perfection, maintaining their crispness, and the tofu was deep-fried just right. The pan-fried dumplings were fresh and delicious, accompanied by a dipping sauce that perfectly complemented them. On our third visit, we tried the Cantonese-style Chow Mein, and it was incredible! During our fourth visit, we enjoyed lunch specials that included tofu family style, sesame chicken, and hot and sour soup—all very tasty. The fifth visit included a jumbo shrimp lunch special with snow pea pods that was excellent, but the jumbo shrimp with Szechuan sauce unfortunately fell short and was quite bland; this inconsistency among their cooks needs to be addressed. On our sixth visit, things were fantastic! We ordered the Subgum Cantonese crispy noodles, one of their signature dishes, and our server Fang provided excellent service. We also ordered Chen Dao Chicken and Scallops with Hunan sauce, which were both amazing. The light batter was perfect, and the sauces paired well with all the ingredients. The Beef with Broccoli and Shrimp with Broccoli were again fantastic, as was the Hot and Sour Soup. The Beef Chow Fun had that essential 'wok hei' flavor! We even requested Hunan sauce for our Beef with Snow Peas, and it turned out fantastic! Lastly, the Egg Drop and Hot Sour Soups had wonderful flavors, and the Moo Gai Pan was delicious with tender slices of chicken. Thank you, Bamboo House! Keep up the great work!"