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The reason you feel that way is because you are usually walking around a mall for a whileso when you actually go to the food court you are starving, making the food delectable.
You need some better mom and pop shops then because mall Chinese is no better than Panda Express. >

I'm always drawn in by the aggressive offers of free samples and I always regret buying the 2-entree combo. >

This post stinks of Nebraska >

They are chains so they are consistently good. Mom and pop places are a crapshoot. Higher potential but a chance to be disappointed for sure. >

You need to find some good Chinese food >

I love mall Chinese food, I wouldn’t say better than a mom and pop place, it’s just different. That $7 plate with 2 items and rice/lo mein is tough to beat.