Green Garden — Restaurant in Mt. Lebanon

I write and post many reviews about all kinds of places. I know myself as a consumer, I read reviews a lot to aid me in making a decision. We really feel terrible giving any bad review, but with people spending their hard earned money, I try and be candid and honest to assist others, but of course, it's all a matter of personal opinion. We wanted to give this place a try after they left a menu in our door. We've lived here a long time and know they have also been here a while as well, and figured today was the perfect time to place an order! I did see some harsh reviews online, but realize that people can be picky and complain about anything. My family are creatures of habit and always order from the same place, but were ready for a change of pace. The delivery guy was prompt and friendly and the portions were generous, but that about ends the positive reviews. Sadly, we had to throw away the food because it was that terrible, and we aren't those type of people that are calling to get a refund. The general gso chicken was so overcooked it was hard, you could barely chew it, and it literally had no flavor whatsoever. We had to spit it out. My shrimp fried rice was gray.. I have never seen gray rice, I was almost afraid to taste it. Sure enough, it was strange tasting. My husband's order of shrimp, scallops, and broccoli well, I don't even know what to say.. just terrible. And he eats anything, without complaint..He said Kelly, I can't eat this. I just stared at him in shock.. Maybe it was just a bad night in the kitchen for them. For the many people that have enjoyed them over many years, that's wonderful! I typically give everyone a second chance with any situation..this was our first order with them and unfortunately it will also be...

I do not understand some of these harsh reviews. I have been ordering from this place for years and is always good. Of course over the years I have had some misses (bland, cold, just blah). I have also had 'misses' in Michelin-starred spots in NYC and LA too. It happens at every restaurant. Today I decided to offer a review as I was very impressed with my Shrimp and Broccoli and House Special Egg Foo Young. I live in Mt Leb not far from the place. My order (on Good Friday) from placement to delivery was less than 15 minutes. The food was so hot...I actually had to let it cool down to eat. That never happens with delivery from anywhere. The shrimp are the REAL DEAL, jumbo, fresh and tender. The 'E.F.Y.' (ordered sauce on side) was also a super hot, fluffy and a delicious 'old skool' treat. And the prices here can not be beat. To the negative reviewers: ordering deep fried or pre-cooked food from any Chinese restaurant is not going to be great. So skip the beef on stick, ribs, egg rolls, rangoon, dumpling, wings, wontons, all that and only order food fired FRESHLY COOKED in the wok (like what I ordered) and you will be happy. I ordered online and made several notes: extra spicy, sauce on side, etc and all was prepped right. This place has thrived a LONG time in a finicky area with (expensive) competition from Sesame Inn and Jade Grille...they must be doing...

Well, it is okay. I only tried one dish so far so I am going to try a couple more dishes before I really have a sense but I noticed a few improvements that could be made. I feel like if they added ginger, garlic and just a pinch of sugar as well as went a little lighter on the soy sauce and made the sauce less thick it would be better. I thought the quality of the meat was very good but the texture of the vegetables could be more soft and crisp. Overall, though, I thought it was decent. I appreciate that the rice was separately served so they could fit more meat and vegetables into the container and that the serving size was a little more generous than other restaurants serving sizes of the same price. I also felt that the person serving the food was very polite. I am curious to try other menu items and will update my...