成都秦皇假日酒店·锦绣宫中餐厅

The prices seem out of place, but they're real. It's just a bit far... it's right next to Xibo City. However, if you're visiting Huanglongxi or Xinglong Lake, it's quite convenient. Not only are the prices comparable to those of a cheap eatery, but the taste is also... which is actually a compliment; many hotels can't quite capture that same feeling. The mapo tofu, bubbling and steaming hot, smelled delicious the moment it arrived... The spicy numbness blended with the rich aroma of the beef shao zi was perfectly hot and satisfying. It's great on its own or with rice. The twice-cooked pork was another classic, with the garlic sprouts and meat stir-fried to perfection, yet not dry, and moist and flavorful. The meat was generously sliced, with a perfect balance of fat and lean. If there's one downside, some of the garlic sprouts were a bit overcooked. The stir-fried seasonal vegetables and the vegetable three-fresh soup were both fine. The soup was much better than at a shabby place; at least it wasn't like washing water. The bamboo shoots and black fungus were fragrant and crisp. There were also three snacks: Long Shao Shou (dragon wonton), Zhong Dumplings, and Dan Dan Noodles. The noodles were a bit soft; the dried noodles weren't really my thing, but the Shao Zi (shaozi) were decent. The wonton dumplings were also okay. As for the ambiance and service, there's nothing to fault for this high-end Holiday Inn. The service wasn't particularly fast, but that made it reassuring. The Mapo Tofu was instantly delicious. However, this cheap set meal only allows one purchase per person.