New Hong Kong — Restaurant in Eldridge

Pleasant enough place. Old carpet and dated. decor but clean. Nice and cool, a welcome relief for a warm day. Not busy. I did not find the prices so reasonable as stated in other reviews, but was OK for the quantity of entree...the hot and sour soup was broth, not chuck full of tofu and veggies like the place near me and also similar price. The spring roll was all cabbage, and the orange beef was ok, but like another reviewer, I found the sauce texture "snotty" and stringy. Quality of food normal for the area. I was expecting an extraordinary flavor, based on reviews but it was also standard fare. The menu was a bit limited but what you would expect for a Chinese place in the area. Sure do wish I could find a place that serves beef chow fun. I'm not going to quick run back, but if I'm in the area I may stop by for something to take home. Personally, tho, I'd probably drive the extra few miles to the quad cities. Wait time for one entree with two appetizers 25 minutes...a little longer than usual given there was only one table seated at the time and no pick up orders...

Almost no heat on in the building. 50 degrees at best at my table. Had to eat with that and gloves on. I should have taken the food to my car and ate it there. Plastic silverware, styrofoam cup, ... Apparently they cater to the takeout crowd and could care less if you aren't from town and have nowhere to take it to. Only two tables to dine in at and they clearly don't want you to come back. Tea was microwaved so hot it burnt my tongue pretty bad upon first sip. Cooled down to sippable temp in 10 min or so, but by then I was so cold I had to leave. Food was mediocre at best....

I used to love their food and ordered it all the time, but not now. They must have recently changed the cuts of meat they use in their food. The beef and chicken used to be thin slices of lean, tender and very tasty meat. Now, they are very fatty chunks with a very poor tasting flavor. I am guessing that this is a cost reduction but it is sad to see. This has literally changed their food from something that I craved for to something I can’t even eat. Unfortunately, I will have to go elsewhere...