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The Boyfriend went up to take a pic with the panda, but I wouldn't touch anything with a cheesy mascot and unabashedly try to be the next KFC. I'm glad you are brave enough to try so I don't have to. For that I thank you.

What a mess and not in a good way, it looks like it would taste as the majority who unfortunately took a bite of it. What did they do to get the taste and grease out of their mouth and mind?
Who was it that said there's a SUCKER born every minute! sick joke.
My liver hurts looking at all that grease and the MSG headache must be a whopper!

holy crap, pardon my fronch, but the tofu dish described above in conjunction with those piggy ears (so closely resembling chichis mouthwatering business last week or so...)

i'm drooling at my desk. i'm so in love with chinese food its scary. i never go to queens and i know that's a total dummy move, i will get on this! thank you!

thesteveroller,

I was wondering where the fish heads were too.

I've never heard that Chinese expression (though it makes sense). However I have often heard the Hunanese share their dislike of some aspects of Sichuanese cuisine. The Hunanese say that Sichuan cooks add chilies and huajiao (sichan peppercorns) in excess for no reason other than that they want it to be insanely hot; whereas, they say, in Hunan chilies are added for flavor and never to such an unnecessary degree. Can't say that this always holds true, but it can often be the case.

if you want some really awesome chinese sandwiches (not "authentic" by any means either, but still damn good), head over to mantao!

@chinolam: Better you than me pal

I have been dying to try this place. Hunan might be my favorite regional Chinese cuisine. No fish heads?

What's the Chinese expression? In Sichuan they can cope with spicy food, in Hunan they can't cope without it? Something like that.

Went there a few weeks ago and it was pretty disappointing. I think I was expecting something more than meh-tastic sandwiches.

I felt exactly the way you did, and I only ate a plain pancake with no filling. I feel like I can take some MSG, but that pancake took me entirely out of commission. Totally not worth it.

@chaevans I don't think that's true, this place just isn't that great.

@engmcmuffin: Um i think it was the chopsticks that tipped me off...either way it's a weird-ass joint

I dont see how their mascot looks "suspiciously" like the one from Kung Fu Panda. It looks like... a cartoon panda. Apparently, it has no muzzle. There arent many different ways a panda can look. white body, black markings... must be a knock-off....

Reverse question: what's a good place for guys to meet interesting, cheeky, intelligent women?

I'm a guy in my 40's (single, not unattractive, employed). I want a place where I can actually hear the woman and maybe even get to know her.

When I was out west I was amazed at how easy it is to just mingle and talk with people. Here it seems harder.

Suggestions?

I'm young 20's/F and I agree with many of TEdwards spots.
I'll also throw in Monkey Bar, Flatiron Lounge, Spitzer's Corner, Park Bar, Spring Lounge.
Trial and error is probably the best approach since I am not unsure of the company you wish to keep! Good luck!