We have visited SG several times, firstly on the recommendation of Ted Schefflers review in the City Weekly. The first visit was nice enough, hey we went back several times.\r
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The food is certainly different to the normal Chinese fare of SLC. They have both a normal Americanized menu (ala sweet and sour) as well as a traditional Chinese menu featuring fish lips, various animal organs and so forth. We were continually drawn back, especially as we are keen experiment and try new flavours when we dine out. On top of this the prices are very reasonable and the service is attentive and friendly.\r
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The last two times we have visited have somewhat dented our enthusiasm for the place though. Put simply the food is salty beyond compare. I understand a lot of the components used in asian cooking ala soy, fish sauce etc are heavily salt laden but when the skin in my mouth begins to peel away from salt excess, it brings the whole experience down.\r
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It is quite a shame, as the chef here is obviously talented. Indeed the menu details his extensive career in his native China. Some of the flavours of the Chinese speciality dishes we have tried were very pleasant.\r
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For the time being we have stopped patronising the restaurant. Maybe we will return when we get a craving for some of the more unusual menu items in the future.\r
Pros: Some unique dishes to SLC
Cons: salty, very quiet ambience
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