Rob B
Google
I tried Tres Yan and Wu in Mount Laurel, NJ, and it was a bit of a mixed experience. The restaurant itself is very nice and upscale, especially compared to most Chinese restaurants in the area. The space feels modern, clean, and elevated, which immediately sets higher expectations going in.
The quality of the food is clearly good, and the flavors are bold and well developed. You can tell care goes into the cooking, and from a taste perspective, the food definitely delivers. That said, the pricing is significantly higher than your typical local Chinese spot, easily about double the price, and unfortunately it does not feel like it is twice as good.
For example, a small lunch General Tso’s chicken was $16, which felt very overpriced for the portion. While the flavor was great, the chicken was a bit soggy, and the shrimp wontons were also soft, which may have been due to the food being takeout and not fresh from the kitchen.
Overall, Tres Yan and Wu offers great flavor and a high end setting, but the value just does not quite match the cost. If price is not a concern, you will probably enjoy the food, but if you are comparing it to classic neighborhood Chinese takeout, it is hard to justify paying that much more for a similar level of satisfaction.