Expreso Jade

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Potato_Salad

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Hola everyone :classic:

I went to Expreso Jade for lunch.

There are around 40 dishes to choose from. The food is prepared quickly and the staff is very nice and serves you well.

However, the food was just average.

I once went to another Chinese restaurant in Santo Domingo called "Chino Lee" but the food at that place was also just average.

Maybe I should open up a Chinese restaurant. :chinese:



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The chicken was okay. And the fried rice was just so-so
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The dumplings were "good" (but not "great")
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Chirimoya

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PS - Expreso Jade and a couple of other chains like Fai Chan are fast-food Chinese restaurants, so that explains the so-so quality. I think they're OK for what they are. The better ones - i.e. proper restaurants - are Dragon House (one branch in Chinatown and one in Naco), Chino de Mariscos in Bella Vista and the one in Piantini, Bella Cristal which is supposed to be the best. Also the Taiwanese Para Te in El Mill?n. There are two or three Korean places too - it would be interesting to hear what you think.
 
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As a public service...

it would be valuable to visit all six outlets and compare the same dishes from each one and rate them on a scale of 1-10 or any other suitable scale. I've not yet had "great" food from a franchise or chain of restaurants,:chinese:eek:r otherwise. Glad to see you posting again.
 
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Chirimoya said:
PS - Expreso Jade and a couple of other chains like Fai Chan are fast-food Chinese restaurants, so that explains the so-so quality. I think they're OK for what they are. The better ones - i.e. proper restaurants - are Dragon House (one branch in Chinatown and one in Naco), Chino de Mariscos in Bella Vista and the one in Piantini, Bella Cristal which is supposed to be the best. Also the Taiwanese Para Te in El Mill?n. There are two or three Korean places too - it would be interesting to hear what you think.
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Thank you Chirimoya for your feedback. :)

I have been to Restaurant Chino De Maricos. They have great food (especially their dumplings). I forgot about them. lol :)



Restaurant Chino De Maricos

The address is Av. Sarasota No. 38-A
Santo Domingo
Tel: 809-532-8350, 809-533-5249, 809-535-0035




Chino Lee

Address: Av. Romulo Bertancourt #2060, Santo Domingo

Phone number: 809-482-8629, 809-482-8708, 809-476-9791

The food I ordered took 45 minutes.

The dumpling dish was cold.

The place was not even busy when I went there.

The Chicken dish was so-so.

Slow service and the food took forever to come.




Expreso Diamante

Centro Comercial Villa Carmen
Local 1-G Frente a Banco de Reserva
Charles de Gaulle, Santo Domingo Este, R.D.

Tel: 809-245-7604

A Chinese couple run this place. I ordered two full-size baked Chicken, one large French Fries, and six pieces of Fried Chicken Wings for around 350 pesos. The food was okay (It was not great. Just so-so).




I have never been to the other ones that you have mentioned. But I would love to check them out. :)

I have been to a few Korean restaurants in Santo Domingo.




Restaurante Jardines SEUL

The address is C/Roman Franco No. 44
Bella Vista

Tel: 809-532-7854

It is run by a Korean guy name "Mr. Williams" or "Dr. Won". His wife does the cooking. This was the first ever Korean restaurant in the DR.





Cafeteria Casa de Pedro

This is a sandwich place run by a Korean family. They also make simple Korean dishes.

Address: Edificio Thalys, Ave. Romulo Betancourt No. 1516, Bella Vista

Horario: Lunes a Sabado: 9am a 9pm

Lugar: Al Lado De Burger King

Si nos trae este boleto "Cafe Gratis"

Tel: 809-533-1968




Magna

This place is run by an owner name Byung Yi Cho (Alberto). His wife does the cooking.

Calle 12 de Julio #7, Bella Vista
(Detras de Burger King)
De La Av. Romulo Bethancourt

Tel:
809-535-5533
809-535-3355

Cel:
809-707-5732

This place makes the most delicious Korean food in Santo Domingo. :)

The waiter at this restaurant has a Korean girlfriend in Santo Domingo. I told him that I prefer Dominican women. We wished each other luck. lol :bunny:
 
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2dlight said:
it would be valuable to visit all six outlets and compare the same dishes from each one and rate them on a scale of 1-10 or any other suitable scale. I've not yet had "great" food from a franchise or chain of restaurants,:chinese:eek:r otherwise. Glad to see you posting again.
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Long time no see 2dlight, thank you for your feedback as well!!! Nice to see you again!!! :)
 
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jaguarbob

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there is a fairly new chinese restaurant in china town,on Mella 352,about 2 blocks before La Sirena.Very clean,air cond and a great menu and very reasonably priced.All in the 90 to 170 peso range except for the camarones.And quite a large portion.It is now my regular 2 or 3 times a week.The fried fish and french fries are also great,if you are a fish and chips person.
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SKY

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Bella Cristal

Roberto Pastoriza No. 458
809-540-2923

When you eat here you won't need the others. Well over 150 Entries, all excellent quality at reasonable prices. AC, bar, very large, open all day, great service. Go on Sunday and you will see 200 Chinese eating.
 
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Mariposazul

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I'd like a MENU from Expresso Jade: Is there an online version or may someone scan it for me???

Thanks.
 
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El_Uruguayo

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Do any of these do Dim Sum. Specifically Shrimp Har Gow, or Shrimp Shumai, ginger squid? Maybe Chino de Mariscos does?
 
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Chirimoya

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Chino de Mariscos is supposed to be one of the best - but haven't been there, sorry.
Dim Sum I've only seen at Palacio del Jade in Gazcue (the street between Adrian Tropical on the Malecon and Independencia) - check if it's still open, though.
Dragon House (branches in Naco and Chinatown) does shrimp Har Gow (sp?) but it might not be on the menu.
 
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Chip

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There is a simple Chinese restaurant on Ave Nu?ez de Caceras on the right just before the intersection with JFK that has the best fish and wonton soups. Don't remember the name but it is authentic chinese - check it out.
 
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El_Uruguayo

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I think you're talking about I think is Jardin Cristal - the one on la Nu?ez. Can't remember the name exactly. But it's quite good. has the 3 Bs Bueno, Bonito, Barato. hehe

As for Palacio del Jade. I had tried their dim sum plates, and was a little disapointed, the Har Gow was al wrapping, and very little shrimp. I'll try the other places mentioned though.
 
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johne

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No prob

Mariposazul said:
I'd like a MENU from Expresso Jade: Is there an online version or may someone scan it for me???

Thanks.
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The OP of this thread left in a huff some time back after having a tiff with the boss. Took the menu in his back pack but you're in luck. Thay have a web site at
www.expressojade.com.
Got it in a simple search on Google and they were on the first page.
JOHN
 
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