Side Wok Cafe

Had a excellent experience here. They are fast for sure. But the food... the food was impeccable. I do not know how a restaurant can make chicken that is glazed in sauce have so many textures that are pleasant. The outside is saucy as it should be but the chicken was gelatinous. As if I had eaten gummy worms with sauce. On top of that the food tasted old. Like so old that when you swallow and breath out you get the smell of rotten meat in the back of your throat and nose area. It also left my mouth coated in a texture that I can only compare to excess unblended flour in the batter or sauce. So basically old sauce coverd jelly chicken with too much flour. The orange chicken was the best but the sesame chicken was only slightly better. It helps that the noodles taste exactly the same as the chicken. I forced myself to only eat half because I wanted to save it for later and enjoy the incredible experience one more time out of state. Honestly the food made me seated. Can recommend this place.

Not sure what is with all the hate on this Americanized-Chinese joint. As an AsAm who came here to walk the riverwalk, the food seems fine for what it is. It isn’t authentic, it is not inexpensive, but it isn’t bad either; and it is certainly NOT the health hazard that certain clientele make it out to be. Maybe once the rating hits 3.5; some custome- I mean competition will push it down again cuz competition is fierce or something? Yes; the cornstarch is laid on thick; Yeah, you got your typical greasy and heavy flavors, but as to why many Americanized-Chinese takeouts are exactly the same style across the US with higher ratings? Dunno…

Im not Chinese but Thai and i think the foods are really good and 9.90 for 1 base and 2 toppings isnt bad at allll. Sometimes i need something spicy and something noodles, i go to this place cuz its quick and no tips required. I dont think some ppl know how chinese is supposed to be like cuz i see a lot of complaints. Or maybe they just have different tastebuds than mine idk lol.

They even made me a fresh batch of rice noodles, which taste really good. The General Tsou and Orange chicken is great. I like to order both and then mix them together. The General Tsou is as spicy as buffalo sauce and will slightly clear your nostrils, but not uncomfortable. They are tri-lingual and super friendly. They stay open later than the other restaurants. I think owner is one of the cooks.