CHENGDU — Restaurant in Tulsa

My family and I enjoy trying new restaurants and had recently seen a post on a Facebook group about a new authentic Chinese restaurant in Tulsa. The wife randomly proposed that we go check it out for a late lunch one Saturday. When we arrived there maybe one or two tables of people so we were immediately sat at a booth which was bigger than we needed for a party of 3, but we enjoyed the elbow room.

Our server came over moments after we got settled and took our drink order's. We browsed the menu for a bit trying to decide what we app would like. They have the dish names listed but no description of what the dish actually consist of. There are pictures for some menu items which is helpful. When our drinks arrived we asked our server what was in the beef & triple appetizer and she took off fairly quickly without saying much. After a few minutes of her not returning we thought maybe she thought we wanted to order the dish but eventually another lady approached us to answer any questions we have.

Once she clarified what the appetizer had in it we went ahead and ordered it along with our main entrées.  The beef & triple is thin Sliced beef, beef intestines, & shaved tendon covered in a garlic chili sauce. We were surprised that is actually served chilled rather than cooked and served hot. Honestly,  even though it was a chilled dish we really enjoyed it. The entrées are served family style which we like and expected from our experience at other authentic Chinese restaurants we've been to.

I really wanted to order a pork dish because several of them looked and sounded good but I opted for mongolian beef dish since we had a pork roast in the crock pot at the house. My wife ordered moo goo gai pan and our teenage daughter order their orange chicken. Each entrée we ordered came with white rice or for a an upcharge you can get fried rice. We all agreed that each of the dishes we ordered were very good.

Each of us were unable to finish our meals so we had leftovers for later. Both out servers came by periodically to check us and tip off our drinks. In whole, the experience was good from start to finish. We pretty much determined before we order we would be coming back in the future to try some of the menu items that caught our eye. For one appetizer, three entrées, one upgrade to fried rice, and one pepsi we spent about...

This would be a pretty positive review were it not for a very unpleasant situation that occurred at the end of my visit. I went with a party of six; we were seated promptly but it took longer than expected to get our drink orders taken, and even longer for our food to be delivered even though only three of us had ordered full meals and the restaurant was far from busy. Service overall was pretty slow but they seemed a little understaffed so I was willing to give them grace, and it by no means ruined the experience. The food was okay, a tad overpriced for what it was but still enjoyable, and the atmosphere was pretty good too: clean and well-lit with pleasing decor. Aside from the aforementioned slow pace, the service was good while we were dining so we all left a decent tip and prepared to head out. However, the server accosted two of my party in the parking lot and accused us of not tipping enough, saying that three of us had not tipped at all on our receipts. This last part was true; we all paid with cards but only half of us left tips on our receipts and the rest of us each paid a large cash tip that we left in the center of the table. We all felt that the amount we had tipped as a party was fair given the quality of the food and service, but our server thought it was okay to harass two of my friends after we had already exited the restaurant in an attempt to wring more tip money out of them. It was a very sour ending to what had been up until that point a pretty pleasant dining experience, and ensured that none of us will ever be dining...

Chengdu Restaurant Review

Our quest for an Asian food adventure began with a quick search on Google Maps. My daughter found Chengdu Restaurant, and after a unanimous family vote, we were on our way.

The curb appeal was inviting, and the entrance felt warm and welcoming. Right off the bat, I noticed they were understaffed, but we decided to embrace patience—after all, we were here to enjoy a nice meal, and time wasn’t an issue.

Scanning the menu, I spotted some hardcore Asian dishes, and I knew we were in for a treat. We kicked things off with appetizers: pork buns, egg rolls, and edamame. According to my wife, they were delicious.

Before diving into the main course, I visited the restroom to wash my hands and assess the cleanliness—it passed the test. And now, a brief yet necessary ode to the urinals. Gentlemen, rejoice! These were the urinals of urinals, stretching all the way to the floor. Practicality at its finest. Enough said.

Back at the table, our food took a little while, but it gave us some “quality family time”—a mix of laughter, light bickering, and random conversations.

When our dishes finally arrived, the aroma alone was worth the wait. I had spicy shrimp, my wife went with chicken lo mein, and my sons had orange chicken. Each dish was bursting with flavor—absolutely fantastic.

Our waitress was a gem—kind, attentive, and hardworking. Her care didn’t go unnoticed, and we truly appreciated her efforts.

In the end, Chengdu Restaurant delivered a gracious experience and a delicious meal. Thanks for a...