Asian Bistro — Restaurant in Laredo

First off I would like to make clear this review has nothing to do with the food, but of the SERVICE I received... I went to Asian Bistro in order to pick up my take out order & everything was normal, I picked up & paid for my order ...however as I turned to leave the restaurant the lady in the front made a "How Cheap" remark, before quickly retreating into the kitchen before I had a chance to answer her.

So to Asian Bistro if you're reading this, if your rude comment had do with the fact that I did not leave you a tip, I would like to explain something & I hope you understand. I do NOT have to, & generally do not leave tips on TO GO orders. A tip in general, & has ALWAYS been until this recent shame in tipping culture was always meant for extra or outstanding service. However as I not only placed my own order but went to pick it up myself, there was nothing extra or outstanding that warranted a tip. Again this was not a DELIVERY order which absolutely warrants a tip.

Furthermore I spent $25 on fried rice and an egg roll that took you 10 MINUTES to put together which brings to question the freshness, but I wont dive into that......and while its not the most expensive meal i've ever paid for, that's not what I would consider a cheap meal. While im on here I would like to point out I was your ONLY customer in the restaurant, so insulting someone that's giving you their business no matter how small you might consider it doesn't seem like the wisest way to drum up repeat business. Do...

i had the pad thai chicken and it was extremely underwhelming. it was literally just noodles and small pieces of chicken, no veggies whatsoever, pad thai usually consists of bok choy, cilantro, cabbage, sprouts, and sometimes even carrot. then i also had the lunch special of the salmon teriyaki with the california roll. the salmon was a tiny piece and it was overcooked, teriyaki sauce was bitter. california roll tasted subpar. the only thing that was good were the crab rangoons thats it. all in all not worth the price for those items. i have not tried the big chinese entrees and hopefully those taste better because thats what i see everyone ordering and talking positively about. but what i...

UPDATE**

I went back to try the other items on the menu and enjoyed it this time. Ordered Beef Onions, a variety of their combination noodles Sesame Chicken and a Chicken broccoli. Everything was made to order and delicious. Definitely heading back to try other items. Reminds me of the Commerce Casino in California when they use to serve excellent Chinese food.

The food was Lins/Chinese buffet quality. Orange Beef was more breading than beef. The sushi cut rolls all had some sort of sauce oil drizzle to mask the fish quality. The noodle dish was good. They have a large...