So my family went to House of Chong for Father’s Day and it was a very enjoyable experience. We went a little early, around 6:00pm, and the business inside was brisk - not crowded, not empty. They seemed to be doing a good volume of takeout business.
The place reminded me of my childhood. Not far off from a place like Richard Yes’s in Brooklyn, red vinyl seats, mirrors, etc.
The plates had ornate symbols in a dark red color, just like when we’d go to literally any Chinese restaurant back in the 70’s.
Our waiter was a delightful, friendly person. I’m very talkative and friendly, so we had a pleasant interaction with each other.
We ordered the Pu Pu platter for 4 (the waiter was surprised, but we didn’t realize how much food would come with it), and each of us ordered a combination dinner that had entree, soup, egg roll, and fried rice.
The food was excellent. Not the same as (say) Peking Pavilion (which is outstanding), but far better than any generic local place to me. I’d say excellent by today’s standards and I would absolutely go here again. If it were a little closer, this would be my “go to” place for takeout.
It’s worth dining in if you value the experience. I wouldn’t change the decor one bit, it was charming and familiar. We loved it here - definitely recommend it!
