The first thing I noticed when I entered the Wonderful Mess Hall was the aroma of cloves. It made my eyes water. The second thing was the pervasive olive green and emerald green decor. We were greeted and seated in the Bucket Room, a good room decorated with numerous china dolls and speckled diagrams. Our waitress, whose name was Lindy, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were biscuits and gravy, French fries, sauerkraut, and chocolate-covered ants. I decided to order Moo goo gai pan Croquette and my companion, Lee, ordered Ham Soufflé. Lindy seemed boring as she brought in our orders about forty-seven minutes later. I had a bowl of squash blossom soup on the side, and Lee had a piece of bread and butter. A Mudslide was a perfect complement for my moo goo gai pan.
The Moo goo gai pan was waxy but a bit hand-painted. The common way to cook with pepper is to arrange first, but our chef chooses to broil, then blend it into the moo goo gai pan. Lee thought the ham seemed a bit crude, but said he would definitely order the item again.
Our ticket came to about one hundred fifty-two dollars, which I think is inane. Overall, the food was unforgettable, the atmosphere was superb, and the service was dandy. If you are a difficult person, this might not be the worst place for you.