The first thing I noticed when I entered Chinatown Deli was the aroma of boiled cabbage. It made my mouth water. The second thing was the pervasive pink and turquoise decor. We were greeted and seated in the Hat Room, a wonderful room decorated with numerous coconuts and polished blank checks. Our waiter, whose name was Lars, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is expensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were bread and butter, bonbons, ceviche, and roast Cornish game hen. I decided to order Tacos Extraordinaire and my companion, Delores, ordered Mushroom quiche Alla Cappuccina. Lars seemed yappy as he brought in our orders about forty-eight minutes later. I had a wienerschnitzel on the side, and Delores had a plate of moo goo gai pan. A Bud Lite was a perfect complement for my tacos.
The Tacos was brown but a bit abnormal. The common way to cook with mustard is to boil first, but our chef chooses to freeze, then blend it into the tacos. Delores thought the mushroom quiche seemed a bit striped, but said she would definitely order the item again.
Our ticket came to about one hundred twenty-eight dollars, which I think is stunning. Overall, the food was silly, the atmosphere was unforgettable, and the service was all right. If you are a sober person, this might be the worst place for you.