1 Walnut Ave

1 Walnut has become my default Chinese takeout place in Cranford, even though I pass two other Chinese places to get there. In general, whether you eat there or take out, it's a very pleasant experience.

I've always found the food to be fresh and flavorful, especially the very tender Four Seasons dish. My boyfriend enjoys it so much that he refuses to order it anywhere else, saying that other restaurants don't compare.

Though Chinese takeout joints are usually utilitarian-looking at best, 1 Walnut has a very pleasant, clean decor. The counter staff is always friendly and enjoys making small talk, and unlike many of their competitors, they're very generous with condiments and fortune cookies.

This place sucks.  Fast delivery but tasteless food.  Don't do it!

Had to add that I even tried to pawn my leftovers onto my mom who cannot throw even the moldiest of food away... and she said it was so awful she had to throw it away!

I drove by this place many times thinking it would be just another Chinese place.  I stopped by for take out after work and had my freshly made General Tso's in 10 minutes.  Fairly tasty, but it tasted like half the chicken was turkey?!

Maybe it really was just another Chinese place.