Shojol 786
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I recently visited this popular traditional Chinese restaurant and have mixed feelings about the experience. While the food itself was generally satisfying, there were several aspects that could be improved.
First, I found the dishes to be less spicy than I prefer, which might be due to the restaurant's traditional style. The environment was also quite crowded, indicating its popularity, but this made for a less comfortable dining experience.
One of the main issues was the timing of food delivery. Although all the food was ordered together, it arrived in several batches. After we began eating the first part of our order, the rest of the dishes came 20 to 30 minutes later, by which time I was almost full. Additionally, while providing water should be standard, we had to request it specifically.
On the positive side, the restaurant serves herbal tea at the beginning of the meal and refills it throughout, which was a nice touch. They also offer to-go boxes, allowing us to take any leftover food home.
A significant annoyance was that the menu did not list prices, making it difficult to gauge the cost of our meal. Despite these issues, there were some standout dishes: the jellyfish was particularly enjoyable, the egg buns were good, and the sea porridge paired well with soy sauce.
Overall, while there were some enjoyable elements, the service and some aspects of the dining experience could use improvement.