China Jade - Saranac Lake

The food was very good. I had a sharp beef and my wife had the egg drop soup. Everything was very fresh and what I really liked was the fact that they did not kill the food with salt (as with most Chinese restaurants). The woman (which I accept was the owner) who took our order and served us was a culturally complex experience in itself. As a psychologist, I am used to dealing with tricky personalities, so it was kind of funny and interesting and different to be treated like that, and I put it beautiful, indifferent. Everyone said I would rather get a really tasty meal from a difficult personality than a really bad meal from a pleasant personality. Life is all about decisions and trade-offs and so on...

This was my first time dining here, and I was quite impressed by the Covid safety measures in place. We ordered the lunch special, which included Szechuan chicken and General Tso's chicken, both priced at $6.25 each. Each meal came with a tasty egg roll. The fried rice was decent but nothing special. The General Tso's chicken was excellent and I would happily order it again. We also tried the chicken pad Thai, which was good but not outstanding; it could have used a bit more sauce. One downside was the language barrier with the staff, as some spoke very little English and others none at all, making our interactions brief. While this could come off as rude, I truly appreciated the experience overall and will definitely return.

I agree with another reviewer that this place is underrated. During my visit for Chinese (and Thai) takeout, I found that the food is consistently hot and fresh, usually ready in 15 minutes or less. Just because the owner's mannerisms might be different from what you're used to, it doesn't mean she's rude. I've often placed orders here and have never had an unpleasant experience. Plus, she’s always present, no matter when I stop by. Just imagine working in a hot kitchen for ten hours a day! Some of my favorite dishes include Singapore noodles, pad Thai, basil chicken, shrimp toast, and boneless spare ribs. The soups are also quite good.

The food and service here are truly impressive. Dishes are always ready in just 10 minutes, and the prices are very reasonable. The flavors are fantastic! Although I'm not vegan, I tried the vegan chicken and was blown away by how delicious it was. Honestly, I loved it as much as real chicken!