Tucked not so quietly into the corner of a busy intersection, Talk & Wok Café sits near beautiful Hyde Park and could not be a more convenient destination for those seeking palatable Americanized Chinese foods. The small, rectangular dining room welcomes customers with its humble wooden chairs and tables, and Chinese design elements.

Unveiled to the public in 1996, the restaurant has been catering to local residents and travelers for 15 years. Talk & Wok dazzles with its far ranging menu. Tastefully divided into appetizers, entrees, soups, and desserts, customers will be able to quickly find their favorite dishes.

General Tso’s Chicken is a staple offered in most American-Chinese restaurants However, the chef at Talk & Wok Café has gone a bit further by adding a special sweet and sour sauce into the elaborately cooked combo of chicken and vegetables. Another equally popular dish is Pad Thai. Fresh rice noodles and seasonal vegetables are mixed in with a dab of vinegar creating a whirlwind of exotic taste and turning it into an instant customer favorite. Kung Pao Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, and Mapo Tofu, are other standouts that have become favorites of most of the patrons.

Apart from a la carte dishes, set courses are prepared everyday and various discounts are given to customers on a frequent basis. If customers spend $40.00 or more, they get a free order of General Tso’s Chicken. Ordering a $21.50 set course translates to a free appetizer. Unlike many other restaurants that only offer paper menus, Talk & Wok Café shows its creations via two TV sets above the counter.

In preparing the take-out orders, the chefs astound customers with their blistering speed. Though the restaurant deals more in take-out and delivery orders, it is still a great dine-in destination. The clean and bright-lighted dining room is large enough for diners to really stretch out and enjoy their meals.