A
Wok to Remember
By Gina Ponce
On-line Forty-Niner
As
a friend and I walked into The Peking Wok
Mandarin Cuisine for dinner there was an
immediate sense of quietness and relaxation.
The atmosphere was promoted by dim lighting
and soft voices and provided a calm end
to an otherwise chaotic day.
We were seated in the middle of a spacious
room, which I usually find to be uncomfortable,
but the tables were surprisingly far enough
apart to still have privacy.
My first impression was that this is a place
where I would like to be taken on a date.
It was definitely better than Pick Up Stix
or Panda Express.
The menu was recognizable as far as Chinese
food goes and the prices were cheap.
A dinner with soup, an appetizer and your
choice of entrée(s) ranged from $9.55
a person to $14.55 a person. Lunch
specials are also available weekdays from
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Portions were
made to serve at least two people, with
each entrée served separately for
customers to serve themselves.
Our meal consisted of orange peel chicken,
beef and broccoli, vegetable soup and chicken
chow mein. Being that I am a very
picky eater I was delighted that I enjoyed
every part of my meal. Thick sauces,
pleasant aromas and fast service only added
to the experience.
Carla Valdez, a patron at the restaurant,
said, “I enjoy coming here because when
I’m really hungry I know I can get a fast
quality meal without having to go to any
fast food restaurant.”
Also available is a 50-person banquet room
and delivery services. The location
at 6252 East Pacific Coast Highway is conveniently
located about three miles from Cal State
Long Beach. The hours of operation
are Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to
9:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
Saturday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 12
p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The
Peking Wok has only been open for a few
months and the business already seems to
have gained in popularity. I would
grade this restaurant as a B+.
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