I go to this place at least once every two or three weeks. There's almost always a wait if you go during peak dinner times, but the staff will let you have a seat in a waiting area, where you can read some local newspapers, preorder, or chat. You can even discreetly pound a few tall boy Asahi beers purchased at a nearby 7 Eleven while you're waiting: the waitstaff are going to be too busy dealing with customers already eating than have an interest in taking your drink order or care that you're bringing in outside beverages.
Good choices here include the San Bei Ji, the tofu pot, the eggplant, and several of the Qing Chao vegetables. The Kung Pao chicken is a different take on the dish. I thought it was sort of nice, but a little overly sticky and sweet. Beer is kind of pricey here, 30 kuai for a little bottle of Carlsberg. The waitstaff will pout and argue if you try to order the ubiquitous free Bai Kai Shui (hot water). Asking to speak to the management usually cures this attitude and they'll bring you a cup of free water.
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