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Eastside - Mountain House restaurant
6.2

Mountain House

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Chinese
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Unimpressive taste, small portions

Mountain House has dishes that draw attention. The Swing Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce offers a delicious fusion of flavors, while the Crispy Chicken with Spicy Garlic Sauce provides a crispy delight. Nevertheless, food lovers may be disappointed. Lack of freshness and disappointing taste take down the culinary score, indicating that the menu lets down the kitchen's potential. Worst of all, the portions are scanty leaving diners feeling unsatisfied and slighted.

  • Very Creative

    Unique flavor profiles and authentic tastes highly commended.

  • Okay Taste

    Some dishes stand out as tasty, yet overall experience often deemed average.

  • Bad Value

    Food quality not worth the price and waiting, lacking memorability.

Top 3 dishes at Mountain House

  1. 1

    Swing Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce 🏆

    Delicate and flavorful sauce enhances the well-cooked pork belly slices.

    Swing Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce dish
  2. 2

    Crispy Chicken with Spicy Garlic Sauce

    Diced garlic provides burst of flavor; chicken cooked to crispy perfection.

    Crispy Chicken with Spicy Garlic Sauce dish
  3. 3

    Deep Fried Pork Intestine

    Crispy, flavorful, without funkiness; leaving diners wanting more.

    Deep Fried Pork Intestine dish

Vibe: Enchanting ambiance, lacking views

Despite culinary disappointments, Mountain House excels in creating a mood. The ambiance is commended as stunning and beautiful. It's a popular spot for its Instagrammable décor. However, the run-down motel nearby dampens the high spirits a bit and the lack of alcoholic beverages doesn't help.

  • Great Ambiance

    Ambiance consistently described as stunning, beautiful, and creating a great mood.

  • Okay For Dates

    Ambiance described as both potentially romantic and sometimes too loud.

  • No Views

    Run down motel nearby negatively impacts the initial impression.

Perks: Tedious parking, questionable service

Service at Mountain House leaves much to be desired. Parking can be a hassle during peak times with the shared lot getting crowded. The service is reported to be slow, at times unresponsive, and complaints of rude staff do not help their cause. Group dining experiences often suffer from long wait times and crowded spaces. Outdoor seating is cramped, compromising the comfortable atmosphere.

  • Great For Diets

    Friendly, accommodating service noted for dietary preferences.

  • Okay For Kids

    Accommodating, though loud ambiance can still be quite acceptable for kids.

  • Bad For Groups

    Long wait times, crowded spaces negatively impact group dining experiences.