The first thing I noticed when I entered the Hot Wok was the aroma of smoked fish. It made my mouth water. The second thing was the pervasive brilliant orange and forest green decor. We were greeted and seated in the Cookie Room, a hard room decorated with numerous bouquets and worn pipes. Our waitress, whose name was Kaylee, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is expensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were ramen noodles, biscuits and gravy, tortillas, and sushi. I decided to order Cheerios Alla Canavese and my companion, Gerald, ordered Oatmeal Espagnole. Kaylee seemed rude as she brought in our orders about forty-eight minutes later. I had a piece of pie a la mode on the side, and Gerald had a dish of applesauce. A cup of hot chocolate was a perfect complement for my Cheerios.
The Cheerios was decrepit but a bit art deco. The common way to cook with lime juice is to melt first, but our chef chooses to fry, then blend it into the Cheerios. Gerald thought the oatmeal seemed a bit luxurious, and said he would never order the item again.
Our ticket came to about one hundred thirty-six dollars, which I think is preposterous. Overall, the food was marvelous, the atmosphere was unexciting, and the service was remarkable. If you are a frightened person, this might be the ideal place for you.