As a Chinese, I've made it a point to explore nearly every Chinese restaurant in Helsinki and many others across various countries. Unfortunately, this was by far the most disappointing experience I've ever had.
We ordered two of the same dish, asking for one to be extra spicy and the other with the regular flavor. Shockingly, the restaurant refused, claiming they didn't want to prepare the dish twice. This lack of flexibility and disregard for the customer's request was deeply frustrating. On top of that, the portion sizes were so small that despite ordering 10 dishes, we still had to visit the market afterward.
To make matters worse, we found steel wool in our food, which raises serious concerns about the hygiene standards here. Such a discovery is not only off-putting but also potentially dangerous, making me question the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen.
Adding to the disappointment, the restaurant charged us for tap water, something that is quite uncommon and unacceptable in Helsinki.
Given the poor service, questionable hygiene, and unreasonable charges, I can't imagine this restaurant thriving in Helsinki's competitive food scene. I certainly wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a genuine Chinese dining experience. There are much better...
Read moreMy mom is Chinese, and this place has some of the best Chinese food I've had outside of home. I particularly like that all their dishes contain an interesting assortment of vegetables (in addition to a generous serving of meat). Also, all their dishes are perfectly seasoned--nothing I tried was overly salty or greasy, but nothing was bland, either. When on vacation, I usually avoid dining at the same restaurant more than once, but during the ten days I was in Savonlinna, I ordered takeout from this restaurant four times and dined at the restaurant three times. This is definitely a new record for me! The interior of the restaurant is very interesting; I think it was inspired by the design of old Chinese mansions. The Chinese couple who run the restaurant are two of the nicest people I've ever met--they even made me several absolutely delicious dishes that are not on their menu, including one featuring wild mushrooms from the nearby forest. If you like Chinese food and are in Savonlinna, this restaurant is not...
Read moreI had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. Having dined at many Chinese restaurants across Finland, I have never encountered a situation where I was charged for water. However, what made the experience even worse was that my friend and I found a piece of wire in our food. This is simply unacceptable. It was a very unpleasant visit, and I cannot recommend this...
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