China Rainbow — Restaurant in Watertown

From the moment you step inside, you're reminded of the old school American Chinese restaurant, where it's very casual, place for locals to gather and hang out, eat and drink Mai tais. There aren't many of these spots around, so very happy there is one locally and it hits the spot. The owner is very friendly and everyone there seems to know her and she knew their names. This is a no frill place, hole in the wall, no windows.

We got an appetizer combo, chicken wings, beef Chow mein (not to be confused with lo mein or stir fried noodles) and sweet and Sour pork (this is not the typical current Chinese restaurant sweet and Sour pork in bright red sauce. This is chicken fingers battered pork with sauce drizzled over). Everything tasted good and brought back...

Chicken lo mein is mid, but the scallion pancakes are fresh and crispy, and Rick serves a stiff SB, but I love this place for more than its good and reasonably priced fare. There’s a certain curb appeal that comes from having no windows that more modern establishments are still struggling to grasp. Rick is the most gracious host/server/bartender, and I welcome any additional business in his direction even if it’s just to hear his genuine, “You’re welcome,” each and every time you politely thank him for something. It’s fun to go for some drinks with a few friends when it’s dead, and fun to go to celebrate your birthday when it’s popping. ...

I never knew service could be this bad! For what it is the prices are high, the food is mediocre and the service is the worst. Called before 1pm, arranged for an 8pm pickup. When I got there nobody acknowledged me, I had to try more than once even to get anyone's attention. They have a full bar. Nobody offered me a drink, much less one on the house, nobody offered me a seat! My food ordered 6-hours-in-advance for an 8pm pickup was not going to be ready before 9! I didn't say it would be ready at 9 but that it certainly would NOT be ready before 9! At 8:30 they hadn't even...