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Reviewed March 29, 2023

I am sorry to say, that this place is unfit. I really wanted to like it. I liked it when it was Shen Feng, and the iteration after that, which unfortunately went away. I ordered Wonton soup, the pork filling in the dumpling was undercooked...(oh boy, would you like a serving of trichinosis?), and the broth was hot enough that by chopping the dumpling in half and pressing them in half, that they continued cooking thoroughly (I hope), and having already swallowed one, I pressed ahead... The broth way insanely over-salted. It is my opinion that they are not qualified to be runnign a food-safe restaurant, and should either get serious, or get out of the business. I like small family restaurants, as a category, and I liked the two family-run chinese restaurants that preceded this operation at the former A&W drive in but... I will not eat here again. I saw a review that said it was the best chinese food in the San Lorenzo Valley. That may be true, but it is the only one in the San Lorenzo Valley, so... I have lived in the San Lorenzo Valley, for 20 years, and it is my opinion that this is the worst Chinese restaurant that the San Lorenzo Valley has had, in that time. It makes me miss Chopstix, which used to operate up the street, but unfortunately, they are no more. Unfortunately, neither are the two previous operations at the same location as the topic of the review. My grandmother (who was Chinese and cooked as such to the exponent of awesome) would have been ashamed to bring friends here. All that being said, this was just one visit, so maybe I got a bad run, and maybe you'll do better, in which case... go for it. But I am not coming back.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed November 10, 2019

Power outage in Felton. One of the few places open for lunch. Grungy, gritty. Looked like the family lived in the dining area. Toys and junk all over the place. Food tolerable. Would not go back. Have been to many oriental restaurants but this place...was about the worst. Need I say anymore. I don't need to write another word.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed September 18, 2019

Good enough for a fast food joint but the lunch plates had damaged broccoli (brown spots from insect damage) and very dry brown rice (cooked long before the lunch hour). Chopsticks were visibly encrusted with food that was left on by the dishwasher. Vegetables (we...had lunch specials) were fresh and still crisp; sauce was distinguished by lack of flavor. Service was good but prices were a bit high considering overall quality of lunch plate. “Soup” preceded the lunch special and I recommend to the cook that he use one of the dehydrated package “hot and sour” soup mixes. Our soup was gelatinous and lacked taste.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed May 9, 2019

My husband & I love this place! The owners are so sweet & friendly. The food is very good & we are so glad they are in our hometown. We don't have to drive to Santa Cruz to get some really good Chinese food any...more. Please support this restaurant to keep it going!More

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed March 19, 2019

This location has been many things over the years. Still miss the A&W drive-in. However, after our last visit to I Wok Bistro, we're not missing the old A&W so much anymore. We ordered 5-6 items and were really impressed with all of them. We...were a little worried since the last 2 Chinese places that were her were just okay. So far the I Wok Bistro has them easily beat. Really impressed and looking forward to trying some more dishes.More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed March 4, 2019

The wok truly is stir-frying at I Wok, where George and his wife prepare your order from fresh ingredients and classic Chinese sauces. You can call ahead for a well-packed take-out, or eat in the modest restaurant at a booth or at a turntable table...that can seat an entire family. Portion sizes are generous and food comes quickly.More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed September 4, 2018

Thoughtfully prepared and served. Good vegetarian options. The venue is unassuming, long ago an A&W.

Date of visit: August 2018
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