The atmosphere here is quite pleasant, but I had an unfortunate experience with the food’s cleanliness. I found a specific type of hair in my dish, which was quite off-putting. It might be helpful for the kitchen staff to pay closer attention to food preparation to enhance the dining experience.

Crouching Tiger in Redwood City is a good choice for a big group gathering. They have a ton of spacious tables perfect for family-style dining, and our service was fantastic. The staff was friendly, attentive, and kept our water glasses full throughout the meal.

Unfortunately, the food itself was a bit of a mixed bag. The Vegetarian Manchurian house special had a decent sauce, but the Manchurian itself was a bit soggy on the inside. It felt like it had been sitting in sauce for a bit too long. The egg fried rice with BBQ pork was another letdown. The rice was undercooked, and the BBQ pork itself was bland and lacked the smoky sweetness you would expect.

The hot iron plate style chicken had so much potential, but the execution fell flat. They put the chicken on top of the crispy rice, which sounds good in theory, but it meant the rice got soggy almost immediately. By the time you got to the rice, it was all mushy.

Overall, Crouching Tiger is a good option for a large group with friendly service, but the food needs some work. I’d recommend sticking with simpler dishes and maybe skipping the sizzling plate options.