Last Updated: 9 days ago
Phone: (718) 761-8080
Address: 2845 RICHMOND AVENUE 10314
A kitschy Tiki bar & Chinese restaurant, serving up 70s/80s vibes and Americanized classics. Go for the flaming platters!
Step back in time at this Staten Island gem, a true throwback to the 70s and 80s Chinese restaurant and Tiki bar scene. With its kitschy decor and a menu that reads like a nostalgic dream, it offers a delightful escape. The food, while Americanized, is executed with a charm that many appreciate, making it a unique dining experience.
This Polynesian-influenced Chinese-American restaurant is lauded for its classic dishes and a fun, retro atmosphere. It's particularly noted for its 'puffy smooth fried batter' items and the iconic, flaming pu pu platter, offering a delightful take on Americanized Chinese cuisine.
"The restaurant is particularly known for its pu pu platters, including a flaming version, and other dishes featuring a 'puffy smooth fried batter.'"
Customers find the restaurant to be a fun and nostalgic experience, appreciating the kitschy decor and the well-executed Americanized Chinese food.
Important Note
The restaurant is located in Staten Island, which may be a significant distance for some potential diners.
"This restaurant is mentioned as a place that might still offer pupu platters, though it is located far from the user's requested area."
Neutral"This user suggested that Jade Island on Staten Island is the best bet for real Americanized Chinese food that isn't cheap takeout."
Positive"Jade Island in Staten Island is recommended as a Polynesian Chinese restaurant that is still open and reportedly serves items with the 'puffy smooth fried batter' the original poster is looking for. This could be a good match for the desired Boston-style Chinese food."
Positive"It was a walk down memory lane looking at that menu! Chop Suey? Subgum? And the Pu Pu platter! Do they do the flaming version?"
Neutral"The food is surprisingly good. Very Americanized, of course, but that’s not a bad thing in my book."
Positive"I love authentic Chinese food too, but I also appreciate when someone does Chinese-American very well."
Positive"The platters you want are at Jade Island in Staten Island. It’s a total throwback to the 70s/80s Chinese Restaurant and Tiki Bar."
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