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Pao ($$$) $ - Cheap Eats (Under $10)
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2824 Plaza Dr
Springfield, IL 62704 (Map & Directions)
(217) 546-4660

Cuisine:   Japanese, Sushi
Location: Springfield > Springfield
Delivery: No Attire: Dressy casual Reservations:
Wifi: No Parking: Alcohol:
Good for Kids: Outdoor Seats: Payment: Accepts Credit Cards
 

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User Reviews for Pao
David J Henebry posted on 10/24/2010
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I have never had a disappointing meal or service at Pao. The food is always excellent and the serving sizes are excellent. The Atmosphere feels like you left Springfield which is a great feel. It is definitely a place for the more relaxed diner and for those who want a quiet evening where a discussion is easy.

Virginia Moore posted on 07/17/2010
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Wow. I am amazed that this place is even in business. I don't know what was worse, the lack of service, the lousy food, the lack of air conditioning...the two hour wait for food. I don't think there was a single thing this place had right. I have never felt the need to complain so many times in one restaurant...the kicker? The owner didn't care one bit about our dissatisfaction- no complimentary anything. When the waitress offered us free dessert the owner told her it would come out of her paycheck. Nice.

Sushi rolls- very expensive for the crappy portions
Spring rolls- bland and slimy
Grilled asparagus- uncooked (like bamboo or twigs)
Rice- oily
Spinach salad- overdressed and super vanilla sweet

Wait staff- forgot cocktail orders, forgot to bring silverware, chopsticks, refill water, ask about our meal

2 HOURS TO RECEIVE OUR MEAL.

3 Attempts for the waitress to get our check correct (still no discount)

NEVER AGAIN.
posted on 10/31/2008
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Adequate food, decent service, outrageous gratuity.

Ordered the stir fry. Definately edible, but along the lines of Ramen Noodles without the bullion. $7 for a spinich salad with walnuts and crazins is a little steep, but not completely unreasonable.
What really left the bad taste in my mouth was being informed, when being handed the check, that there was a mandatory 20% gratuity for parties of 5 or more. The service was adequate at best and in NO was deserving of such a tip.

This was POA's second chance to impress me. There will not be a third.


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