China Garden - BRYN MAWR

The restaurant has been closed for a few months now, which is disappointing because it was the only Chinese restaurant within walking distance from my home. The food was decent overall—nothing remarkable—though I did find some of their tofu dishes to be quite flavorful.

China Garden used to be my favorite spot for Chinese delivery during my first month of college. I was a big fan of their Szechuan tofu, often pairing it with fried rice. Everything seemed great—until the end of September, when I decided to add hot and sour soup to my usual order. That’s when I discovered hair in my food. I wouldn’t normally make a fuss over a single strand, but I found hair in two out of the three dishes I ordered. The most upsetting part was finding hair in my hot and sour soup while I was enjoying it, which really ruined the experience. After reading some Yelp reviews, it’s clear that sanitation isn’t a priority for China Garden. Although I genuinely enjoy their Szechuan tofu, my aversion to germs prevents me from continuing to support a restaurant that neglects cleanliness.

The food here is typical of Chinese cuisine; it tastes good and, in my opinion, is among the best in the Main Line area. However, nothing really sets it apart from others, and the prices are a bit high for Chinese food. Additionally, the "do not eat here" sign they have hanging up comes off as rude. After all, who pays for those tables and chairs? It's the customers!

The food is good here. Not great. It's convenient as I can call in my order and walk over they have delivery but its such a short walk for me that I might as well. The prices are decent and they have some coupons in their menu that we take advantage of. I've had fried rice a few times and it's just lacking something but we eat it. Had the chicken and cashews once and that was a bit blah as well. The moo shu pork was flavorful. Scallion pancakes are good. Basic egg rolls. Wonton soups broth was a bit greasy on top and the last time I had it the broth was dark usually I've only had a pale yellow broth. The service is good and friendly.

The Chinese food is quite greasy. They really encourage you to enjoy your meal in the comfort of your own home, which is something I can appreciate. However, being Chinese food, you might find yourself regretting it about 20 minutes after you finish eating.