we had an appointment/errand in the city, and afterwards we were set on eating in chinatown - instead of our usual places we picked new kien tuong (might not be the right name, just got it off google), a place we have frequently passed by but had never tried. realizing there was still lunch specials going on at $5.50, we ordered 3 dishes - squid with pickled vegetables, general tso's chicken, and chinese greens in garlic sauce. they were supposed to come with rice & soup of choice, but oddly we weren't even asked about soup. (later, when we inquired, they brought us strange broth). scam!!!

the food was decent, greens were very good, but we probably will stick to our usual favorite places. they're our favorites for a reason.