So Chen Chow in "Buhminghahm", MI...how's the food?

[boagman]

Sorry about that very bad joke, but it's late, and that's the best I've got at the moment.

Anyway, I'm tempted to pull the trigger on the half off Groupon that currently features Chen Chow, but I've heard very different things regarding the food at thing place. Let's put aside the see-and-be-seen aspect of the place, which I care nothing about...all I want to know is if the food is worth the 50% off trip there.

Thoughts? Comments? "Eat-there-and-die" style death threats? Let's hear 'em.

[gan911]

pan asian screams overpriced crap to me...no offense to anyone

[coney with everything]

We had a work dinner there a couple of weeks ago and I liked the food well enough (I had duck) but I wouldn't care to pay those prices out of my own pocket.

Half off? Maybe...

[ginkonut]

The restaurant is known more for it's scene (the front of the restaurant is a lounge - nice atmosphere to ppl watch) than the food. Serves pan-Asian share plates and full plates.

We went on a Friday night and had dinner in the back booths - food was fine not outstanding. The standout dish from our group was miso glazed cod which was nice. Sushi was ok, chicken was ok. we then had drinks in the front lounge which was fun. Nice music with a mixed older crowd dancing.

[boagman]

Wow...nothing? Nothing from nobody nowhere?

Not exactly a ringing endorsement.

[VTB]

If you try it and then recommend it, then I'll go. I've been scared to try it. Looks like BS to me. The exec chef's bio speaks volumes to me. But, as I said, I'm open; just don't want to be the first....

[boagman]

Chicken! ;)

In all fairness...it's probably my turn to bite the bullet for the group.