Zhuzhed-up Cantonese American in Cobble Hill. Standouts include tangy hot & sour soup and crystal shrimp dumplings, amid a charming ambiance.
Willa Moore reviews Sal Tang's, a Cobble Hill Chinese restaurant offering a unique blend of Cantonese American cuisine and Italian swagger, perfect for casual group meals.
This Cobble Hill establishment offers a "zhuzhed-up" Cantonese American dining experience. Reviewers praise the starters and dim sum, particularly the thick and tangy hot and sour soup and crystal shrimp dumplings. While some mains like the crispy orange beef and black pepper beef & broccoli received criticism, the overall ambiance is charming and suitable for casual dinners and group outings.
Sal Tang's serves Cantonese American cuisine, with standouts including their hot and sour soup and crystal shrimp dumplings. However, some main dishes like the crispy orange beef and black pepper beef & broccoli have been criticized as falling short or being too peppery.
"Recommended dishes include the hot and sour soup, crystal shrimp dumplings, and vegetable fried rice. The char siu pork ribs are also noted as a sticky-sweet and enjoyable, albeit messy, option."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising the ambiance and starters like the hot and sour soup and dumplings, while others find the food, particularly some main courses, to be average or disappointing.
Important Note
Some reviewers find the food to be average or unremarkable, with specific criticisms directed at certain main dishes for being bland or overwhelmingly peppery. The price point is also noted as being higher for Chinese and American Chinese cuisine.
"This user reiterates their disappointment with Sal Tang's, calling it 'dressed up mediocrity' and contrasting it with the strengths of Cafe Spaghetti and Swoony's."
Negative"This user found Sal Tang's to be 'fine' but not compelling enough to return, especially when compared to the user's preferred restaurants in the neighborhood."
Neutral"This user confirmed that Sal Tang's refers to itself as Chinese-American and is described as such in articles, suggesting the prior criticism was unfounded."
Neutral"This user expresses strong disappointment with Sal Tang's, finding it bland and only suitable for guests who cannot handle strong flavors."
Negative"This user questioned the criticism of Sal Tang's menu, stating it appeared to be Chinese-American and wondered if the critic's issue was its lack of a 'run down' appearance."
Neutral"This user commented on the criticism of Sal Tang's, acknowledging it as decent but noting its menu has Chinese-American and some mainland influences, and suggested fellow Chinese individuals should be more supportive."
Neutral"This user strongly disagreed with the positive assessment of Sal Tang's, criticizing the frozen dumplings and lack of authentic Cantonese elements, despite its Chinese-American billing."
Negative"This user expressed positive sentiment towards Sal Tang's, stating they loved the restaurant and its great vibe."
Positive"This commenter noted that Sal Tang's serves the same Chinese and American Chinese food at a higher price point, also mentioning a lychee cocktail."
Negative"The commenter found Sal Tang's to be extremely average and unremarkable."
Negative"This commenter agrees that Sal Tangs is good and also compliments its ambiance."
Positive"Contrasting it with the previous occupant (Vekslers), this commenter finds Sal Tangs to be good."
Positive"Referring negatively to Sal Tangs as 'the gentrified chinese restaurant', this commenter suggests the owning restaurant group is exploiting the area's lack of options."
Negative"The commenter expressed sadness about a Chinese spot (Sal Tangs) taking over Vekslers, implying a negative view of the change."
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