China Gourmet

Elite '08

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Ali S.

Boulder, CO

Cheap, with lots of veggie options. But Pei Wei is Better.  Here's why:

A lunch combo has spring roll, entree, brown or white rice, and soup.  But neither of the soup choices are vegetarian, and that sucks.

Also, I saw the cook use a dirty counter rag to wipe some spilled sauce off someone's plate before serving it.  Gross.

This place isn't terrible, but from all the good yelp reviews I was expecting more.

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Daniel A.

Boulder, CO

Among the best Chinese food in Boulder. Small place, self service and order at the counter. Low prices. Good for take-out if you're near North Boulder. Love their Hunan style sauce. Perhaps a bit heavy on the MSG, but overall this is one of my favorite Chinese places in Boulder.

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Elite '08

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Harmony O.

Boulder, CO

Just to clarify, re: a prior review, the China Gourmet does not use MSG at all, and never has, to my knowledge!  I would not eat there if they did.

I can walk to this place and often do.  Lunches are a good deal.  Daily specials are fun.  Sauces consistently perfect.  Portions generous.

Service splendid:  and they've remembered my name here since day one, which was many many years ago.

Nice owner, hard working staff, clean, good tea, and a plethora of vegetarian options.  

Friendly clientele, too.  Not the staring, unfriendly masses that populate many Boulder restaurants.  Lots of smiling faces in the
crowd that is often here all day long.

Not sure what type of oil they use for cooking.  Must ask next time I go in.

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Vince D.

Boulder, CO

Solid, consistent Chinese food. I had the wontons, and they were served with a sauce that was like honey from heaven's hive. Great stuff.

The down side: It's way up in North Boulder, and I don't live up that way. If I did I'd probably be a regular here, but as it is, I've only been here a handful of times. But I've always had a good meal.

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Elite '08

14

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Mark M.

Boulder, CO

Not sure why you would want to go to any other Chinese place in Boulder -if your going for food. II really think this is the best.  f your going for the atmosphere then this is not the place..  

They have the usual dishes but they have many that are seasonal.  My favorite is the soft-shell crab deep fried and served with wok seared chopped peppers both sweet and very hot.  If they have this on the special board - get it.  Firecracker chicken is also very good.  For the vegi in your group be sure to get the tofu hot pot.  My wife can't seem to order anything else there.  The portion is huge so she gets two great meals out of it easy.

Very reasonable pricing except  for beers are a little pricey.  They only have beer and some mini bottles (like the airlines) of wine.

The whole system takes a bit of getting used to.  You order at the counter and pay CASH at the counter which while your ordering you get to watch the guys cook.  No seceret Chinese kitchen and that's good.

The counter staff is not mean - just not really nice.  I take it as a bit of a victory every time I get one of them to break into any expression especially the slightest hint of a smile.

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