Ottawa Foodies

I have to agree. The food at Ho-Lee-Chow is revolting. Prices seem reasonable from their advertisements, however, portion sizes are quite small. Almost a blessing because I don't think that you'd want leftovers of this stuff.

I've never had worse Chinese food in my life. DISGUSTING. Egg Rolls: Flat, soggy, empty, old (fresh my ass). Fried Rice oily and dried out at the same time (proving no one cares about the quality, and no one cares if the customers get sick -- someone should send a health inspector). The Won Ton soup was I think made of week old wontons and animal piss. The General Tao's was bright yellow and tasted like Frosted Flakes (there was also only about half a portion of it though we paid over 10 bucks for the crap). Everything arrived luke warm to cold (we ordered in). All their sauces come in packets. The bill came to 58 bucks with tip and it all got thrown out cause it was that bad. We ordered in Chinese food to celebrate a promotion and we ordered way too much on purpose so we could have some interesting leftovers for a few days. The portions are extremely small (not that you'll care if you order from this place cause it's all DISCUSTING and you will throw it out). They boast fresh and it's clearly all frozen crap. I hate this place. I'm not only angry cause it's the biggest rip off I've ever seen in the food industry -- I also think people will and probably have gotten sick from what they sell. EXTREMELY OVER PRICED FOR WHAT YOU GET. DANGEROUSE!!!!!!!

Possibly the worst Chinese food I have ever had. I actually think Manchu Wok is better.

Yeah, my first thought was exactly along the lines of Chimichimi's: is a review required here (esp. by a person who's spent time in China)? :)

Anyhoo, HLC is what it is and in line with the "head in shame" thread, the main reason i ever end up here are cravings (Singapore noodle). And a weird weird laziness that precludes walking the short distance to Ms Le's Vietnamese (other side of the street) or Caribbean Flavours a couple feet in the opposite direction.

Generic taste aside, the only problem i've ever had with HLC is the service; the last time i ordered, the level of customer service was comically abysmal ... think Beavis and Butthead. (NB: this was a hired staff, not the manager/owner who is usually there and very polite.)

Are you really sure you want a review on this? How about: if Manchu Wok delivered, they would be called Ho-Lee-Chow. The menu touts the food as being MSG free, however is very mediocre western chinese food. But if that's what you're looking for... it will hit the spot!

Haven't had any Ho-Lee-Chow in years. Ever since my two year old daughter called it Horny-Chow. Hehehe.

I'll await some new reviews before trying them again.