Don Don Chinese Restaurant

I use to order here fairly often. The past 2 years their food has been getting progressively worse every time I order. It doesn’t help that the owner that always is at the register is so rude to me every time. I finally decided that I’m done. I don’t think I should feel let an inconvenience when ordering food from a restaurant. Let alone one that the food isn’t even that good. Also the inside is dirty as heck. They can deliver food in a BMW but they can’t buy a scrub brush? I have found Golden Dragon in Collier Square is 100 times better then Don Don.

I came here with two friends prior to visiting Apis Meadery next door this past weekend. I ordered the General Tso’s chicken, and my friends ordered the sesame chicken, crab rangoon, and another appetizer (egg rolls?). They ordered the combo with less meat, and I ordered the one with more – the names were very similar, which I found confusing. The food took quite a while to come up (~15 min.), so I’d suggest calling ahead if you’re in a rush. While we were waiting, the woman behind the counter yelled at someone over the phone in Chinese, and then at a guy who came in to pick up food for delivery (probably the same person).
To be honest, I’m not much of a fan of Americanized Chinese cuisine (I lived in Singapore for 3 mos. and have visited Hong King and Japan); it’s been awhile since I’ve had it, and this dish reminded me why. I don’t care for the overbearing sweetness and thickness of the sauce, nor do I care for the pre-​cut meat in the dishes (I like to cut up my own meat, thank you very much), so the flavors and textures don’t do much for me. Having said that, my friends claimed this was the best Americanized Chinese fare they’d had in PGH (and they live in Squirrel Hill!), so if you’re a fan of this cuisine, you can take that into consideration.
If nothing else, this meal provided us with some much-​needed food to absorb the alcohol from the mead, which I appreciated.

Delicious Singapore noodles and seafood delight. Crispy flavorful crab Rangoon, and cold sesame noodles done well (but could’ve used a bit more sauce). Excellent real Chinese food, friendly service. Restaurant ambience: high school cheap date quality.

I used to order takeout here once every month or so. The food tastes average and the price is good. It’s your typical low-​end Chinese place.
The last (and final) time I ordered here I just so happened to be picking up my order while a health inspector from allegheny county health department was making his rounds. While I was waiting on my food (which took much longer than usual) the inspector was pointing out violations. He also requested a copy of a certificate that the man behind the register was unable to produce. The inspector looked at me like I was crazy for waiting on my food despite the obvious poor conditions.
As for the rest of the place — it’s always been kind of dirty inside. The carpets are just FILTHY and the walls match. There are always children’s toys scattered about the floor because the owners children are always there, so be careful not to trip.
The workers do seem like nice people just trying to make a living but when it comes to cleanliness Don Don is lacking.

Far away from real Chinese food. Doesn’t even taste good as American style Chinese food.

I used to get takeout here regularly from 2004 through 2009. It was just fine. I like the fact that they put the sauces out there for you to just take as much as you need without asking. I remember good flavors here, I ate food from here a dozen times and never got sick, no complaints.

Don Don is atleast as good as (although I personally
happen to think better than) the majority of
inexpensive Chinese places best equiped for
delivery and take out. I’ve frequented many
similar establishments in different parts of the
country, and have also spent a few years in Japan.
Sounds odd, but they have some amazing Chinese
food out there.

Take it from me; avoid this place at all cost. The only time I go is when I am starved and don’t have the energy to cook or get edible food. And then after I have been kicking myself.

Don Don is a restaurant I find myself missing now and again, it’s probably my favorite restaurant in Carnegie. Simple setup, just a small restaurant with a few tables and a TV. Oddly enough I think my favorite thing to eat there is the wonton soup, never had better. The food is average but I always enjoyed eating there, great service and a cheap place to get Chinese food.