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Echo Park - Phoenix Inn Chinese restaurant
5.9

Phoenix Inn Chinese

  • Echo Park
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    great

Food: Inconsistent flavors, yet fulfilling

Experience dishes like a movie with inconsistent scenes. Kung Pao Chicken and Mongolian Beef come with generous portions and exciting flavors, just enough to distract from the occasional bland affray. The Durian Mochi Roll balances the thrill with mochi's elasticity and subtle durian flavor. However, the recurring theme is a generic menu and freshness that leaves you missing mom's home cooking.

  • Great Value

    Great flavor for a great price, consistently good value for money.

  • Okay Taste

    Some reviews cite food as 'okay', 'average', 'decent', with 'nothing bad'.

  • Variety

    Menu options can be confusing and lacking in variety for different diets.

Top 3 dishes at Phoenix Inn Chinese

  1. 1

    Mongolian Beef 🏆

    Mongolian beef is described as tasty, high quality, and pleasantly spicy.

    Mongolian Beef dish
  2. 2

    Kung Pao Chicken

    Kung pao chicken acclaimed for generous portions and authentic taste.

    Kung Pao Chicken dish
  3. 3

    Durian Mochi Roll

    Delicious combination of mochi elasticity and subtle durian flavor.

    Durian Mochi Roll dish

Vibe: Antiquity without the charm

Phoenix Inn's vibe is like walking into an unwelcoming past. With an interior reflecting the days of yore, right down to the unattractive facade, it surely makes for an interesting conversation starter. The unavailability of alcohol might make your stay shorter than expected. However, the truly fascinating part is the non-existent trendy buzz usually associated with a Chinese place.

  • Aesthetic

    Ambience described as dirty, old, and outdated, detracting from dining experience.

Perks: Disruptions and disappointments

This place makes no apologies for its loud and jarring interruptions. If you consider parking a quintessential part of the experience, you're in for a rude awakening. Rude like the unpolished staff who might make you question your dining choices. Still, for the large group gatherings, Phoenix Inn can be surprisingly accommodating.

  • Great for Groups

    Very accommodating, ample space, immediate seating for large groups.

  • Okay for Diets

    Variety of dishes at a reasonable price, service quite good overall.

  • Bad Service

    Rude staff and slow service ruined the dining experience for some.