TN: CndP, Nahe, and Cantonese food

Sounds like a great deal. I note that Zagat gives it a 24 for food, a 7 for decor and a 14 for service, but also notes the attraction of the BYO policy.

Mark Lipton

Yeah, decor is not a strongpoint. Looks like any midtown tavern- down 2 stairs, long narrow space, no windows, no tablecloth.

The service? Ours was very efficient. Most of the waitstaff speak virtually no English, but we're good pointers. The guy in charge (owner?) has good English, and a lot of enthusiasm. He was one taking orders. As always with real food people, I think he appreciated being asked questions and advice. This was one of the comments on menupages.com:

"One of my two favorite chinese restaurants in NY. The service can be great or a problem. The owner is the Cantonese version of the "Soup Nazi." If he likes you, the place is wonderful. "

If this was owner, he liked us.

PG is apparently a Chowhound favorite. I tend to go with word of mouth among friends, but in general put more weight on Chowhound or eGullet than Zagat. The only way to really settle this of course is for you and Jean to travel to NYC and try it with us!

Mark Lipt>