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China Harbor
Summary
Would we go there again: If you were paying, maybe.
Okay this place is really just kinda weird. It's worth going to at least once, just for the weirdness factor. See, it's a huge building right on Lake Union, with a nearly windowless, black front, and the restaurant is almost always nearly empty. Common rumor is that the restaurant is really a front for some sort of illicit operation. Judge for yourself.
Comments & RatingsOkay this place is really just kinda weird. It's worth going to at least once, just for the weirdness factor. See, it's a huge building right on Lake Union, with a nearly windowless, black front, and the restaurant is almost always nearly empty. Common rumor is that the restaurant is really a front for some sort of illicit operation. Judge for yourself.
Tim's Comments: What a strange place. Decent food, great atmosphere, lovely water view, and okay-ish prices. It probably wouldn't be bad if you just ordered one thing to split between two or three people. The portions are big and meant to be served "family style," though the menu doesn't indicate that.
Jeni's Comments: Short version: very nice scenery, and atmosphere, unimpressive food and service. Oh, and the strangest thing about our visit was that we could hear two different radio stations playing at the same time. That was kinda chaotic.
Ratings
About the RestaurantJeni's Comments: Short version: very nice scenery, and atmosphere, unimpressive food and service. Oh, and the strangest thing about our visit was that we could hear two different radio stations playing at the same time. That was kinda chaotic.
Ratings
| Tim | Jeni | |
| Taste: | 6 | 4 |
| Value: | 6 | 5 |
| Service: | 5 | 3 |
| Setting: | 9 | 8 |
| Speed: | 7 | 6 |
| Overall: | 6 | 4 |
| (overall is not an average) | ||
Addresss: 2040 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA (map)
Restaurant Style: Chinese
Price Range: $7.00-$15.00, avg. $9 (view their menu online)
Decor: Asian, lots of deep reds
Noise Level: generally quiet with soft music in the background, though there did appear to be two radios going.
Lighting: large windows, a few ceiling lights
Tables Equipped With: Sweet and Sour Sauce, Salt & Pepper, Soy Sauce
Temperature: comfortable
About Our ExperienceRestaurant Style: Chinese
Price Range: $7.00-$15.00, avg. $9 (view their menu online)
Decor: Asian, lots of deep reds
Noise Level: generally quiet with soft music in the background, though there did appear to be two radios going.
Lighting: large windows, a few ceiling lights
Tables Equipped With: Sweet and Sour Sauce, Salt & Pepper, Soy Sauce
Temperature: comfortable
Date: Sunday, December 5, 2004
Meal/Time: Lunch, 2:00pm
Wait to be Seated: none
How Full: ~5%
What We Ordered: General Tso Chicken, Chicken Broccoli, Spring Rolls (we also shared dishes with others)
Free Appetizers: Chinese Tea
Time (from ordering to getting appetizers): 6 minutes
Time (from ordering to getting entrées): 14 minutes
What We Paid (without tip): $42
Meal/Time: Lunch, 2:00pm
Wait to be Seated: none
How Full: ~5%
What We Ordered: General Tso Chicken, Chicken Broccoli, Spring Rolls (we also shared dishes with others)
Free Appetizers: Chinese Tea
Time (from ordering to getting appetizers): 6 minutes
Time (from ordering to getting entrées): 14 minutes
What We Paid (without tip): $42