26921 Aliso Creek Rd
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-7666
Jade Palace is a very interesting place--it's Chinese Cuisine with Vietnamese food. I'm not quite sure why, but they have a lot of different kinds of pho to choose from, as well as some Vietnamese soups. I'd say skip the Vietnamese though. The fish and chicken pho was the blandest pho I've ever had, though it was probably fairly healthy. I also tried some Vietnamese soup (I believe it involved Tamarind flavor), and found it TOO strongly flavored.
The variety of Chinese dishes available was a little disappointing compared to at most Chinese restaurants. We ended up ordering Mongolian Beef, and Eggplant and Tofu stuffed with Pork and Shrimp. The Mongolian Beef was tasty, but nothing remarkable. You could get this anywhere. The Eggplant and Tofu was actually really fantastic. It came in a sizzling dish, served with an array of vegetables. This was fresh, hearty, and perfectly flavored.
All-in-all, Jade Palace did not make too much of an impression on me. This is your standard Chinese fare (plus very mediocre Vietnamese)...but with good service :) The most noteworthy part of our meal here was the very sad and uninspiring fortune that my friend received: "If you don't do it excellently, don't do it at all." That is actually the advice I'd give Jade Palace regarding their pho...
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