I ate at China Bistro or previously known as Oriental Gardens about three times a couple years ago. One time I got some food to-go after a night of drinking, one time was eat-in ordering off the menu, and another time we went to their all you can eat buffet. I was not pleased with the food at any encounter, although I don't really remember how good the to-go food was considering my condition at the time
The buffet from what I can remember was terrible. Some items were soggy, dried out, utensils were dirty. I've worked with food for years so I could tell by the taste of some items the fry oil was rancid, long over-due for a cleaning and change. The ice cream scoop was placed in a container of water when patrons were done using it supposedly to keep it sanitary. That water was something I will never forget. It was really, really dirty. Not just melted ice cream floating in it either. The food was lukewarm at best. Our eat in experience was really no different. The silverware was dirty and there was an odd smell coming from the kitchen. It lingered in the entire dining room. The bathrooms were also very dirty, which my mother always told me was a good indicator of how clean the restaurant was in general. If so, yikes
The night club is a pretty decent hang out spot. When I was younger, I was a regular fixture there. They have made some very nice improvements to the building. Hopefully they make some improvements to their food and dining area. Honestly I cannot say I have heard anything good about their food. Very nice club though. I think it's great they gave the outside a face lift. Good drink prices, and you don't have a police officer standing over your shoulder while your trying to enjoy a cocktail like some other local bars/clubs. There are too many other good chinese spots in the Lakes Region in my opinion. If they do improve, I would be glad to give them another try. I think it's great they don't use MSG.