Chinese · $
1 Great River
1124 North Douglass Street, Malden
- Delivery
“OK, let's get to it! It wouldn't be fair for me to say this place is terrible because I've eaten and reviewed restaurants all over the world;from Japan and Vietnam to the Middle East. With that perspective in mind, this restaurant is actually pretty good for a small town spot. The first thing I noticed was how clean the place is. Seriously, it's extremely clean. You can tell they take pride in their restaurant and their food. My stomach felt perfectly fine after eating here, which is always a good sign. The menu isn't huge, but there is enough variety to find something you'll enjoy. The food tastes good for the price, and honestly, you can't beat the value. If you live in the area, this is definitely a solid option. My favorite dish was the stuffed mushrooms with cheese. They were absolutely delicious and easily the best thing I tried. I would come back just for those. The restaurant is also more of a self-service setup, so tipping isn't really expected. Even so, I left a $2 tip because that's just the kind of person I am. Overall, this is a good place to eat. I'm not going to give it five stars because that wouldn't be honest. I've had some of the best food in the world, so my standards are naturally high. But for a small town restaurant, this place does a good job. It's clean, the food is decent, the prices are fair, and the staff clearly care about what they're doing. My rating: 4 out of 5 stars.”
