The first thing I noticed when I entered China Chophouse was the aroma of cheap cologne. It made my eyes water. The second thing was the pervasive brilliant orange and mauve decor. We were greeted and seated in the Doily Room, a sharp room decorated with numerous calling cards and wet cactus plants. Our waitress, whose name was Lori, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were egg rolls, cabbage rolls, sauerkraut, and cinnamon toast. I decided to order Omelet Florentine and my companion, Melanie, ordered Oyster on the half-shell Exotica. Lori seemed wary as she brought in our orders about eleven minutes later. I had a bowl of ice cream on the side, and Melanie had a piece of candy. A Scotch and soda was a perfect complement for my omelet.
The Omelet was smooth but a bit burned. The common way to cook with blue cheese is to blend first, but our chef chooses to press, then blend it into the omelet. Melanie thought the oyster on the half-shell seemed a bit sleek, and said she would never order the item again.
Our ticket came to about forty-seven dollars, which I think is horrendous. Overall, the food was all right, the atmosphere was indifferent, and the service was magnificent. If you are a creepy person, this might not be the ideal place for you.