ieatglass OP t1_j9wwobq wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:34 AM

Reply to comment by solidrecommendations in Old school Chinese restaurant in DMV? by ieatglass

Thanks! This isn’t my exact but very close to what I’m looking for and as close as I think I’ll get.

Reeetankiesbtfo t1_j9wx33p wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:38 AM

Its really killer, you can’t go wrong. Service is top notch too.

HelloJoeyJoeJoe t1_j9ydxke wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:55 PM

If you like very overpriced with mediocre food (but decent duck), you've found the place.

Not hating, I still take guests from out of town but more for the experience than the food or value. Which I think you are looking for, so it matches

Reeetankiesbtfo t1_j9ylkqa wrote on February 25, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Then where do you recommend for that style of chinese?

I love peter chang but its not the same style

HelloJoeyJoeJoe t1_j9yz7sw wrote on February 25, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Yes, let me backtrack and say that I'm wrong. pGI is a suggestion I can't top for OP.

OP didn't ask for good food, good service, good value but a certain vibe. While PGI won't have the traditional porcelain jars or the paintings or printed plates, they have an old school attitude with the waiters who are a bit sassy and FOBish, big large plates of food, the "Cartwright!!!" type of late 80s to mid 90s style

eneka t1_j9yriob wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:41 PM

I agree. It’s so expensive.