Being an avid Orchid (Garden City, NY) patron, there was never a reason to venture out beyond this restaurant for Chinese, given the quality of their food. However, on a whim we visited The Orient and it was worth the trip as this restaurant definitely lived up to the hype as being one of the top Chinese restaurants on Long Island. Every dish was either on par or one step above our expectations. The friendly staff and courteous owner/manager created a feeling of belonging and although the décor didn’t dazzle you, I’d still recommend this as a must visit for Chinese food lovers.
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