China Express

JULY 2026 Craving soup…read more Wanted Chicken Noodle Soup. I parked my car. Walked in. Ordered a Large Chicken Noodle Soup. Paid and Left. It a as good!

Golden Wok is the standard by which I judge all Chinese takeout. It is the restaurant that got both…read moreme and my husband through our Academy years. It's been there on those return trips to the area. And now our son has learned to love its strangely unchanging flavors. The only thing that has changed in 25 years is its location and unfortunately my metabolism. However, between the price point, the quintessential takeout dishes, and the nostalgia, this place will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Interior

$60 well spent

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Shanghai Garden Restaurant

3.6(29 reviews)

0.9 mi

I've had food from here three times. It was as good as I'd expect…read more Tonight, they waited 6 minutes after they closed for me to pick up my order. Very nice.

terrible , everything was fresh but had no flavor and the beef Teriyaki tasted like ketchup, first…read moretime I ever had to put salt on my Chinese food

Beef teriyaki appetizer. 4 skewers.

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Cinnamon Grill

4.9(139 reviews)

0.7 mi

The food here makes my husband very happy…read more This is a really cute restaurant that almost has an apartment vibe. We were seated in nook. The waiter was really nice, really personable. I got the dish with the roti mixed in. And my husband got something on a smoking sizzling plate. And it was delicious. Many years ago we had a meal here and sat in their outdoor area. Maybe we will make it back on a few years.

I came here on a Sunday evening and it was pretty quiet. Staff were extremely friendly and gave an…read moreexplanation of the food they make and recommendations based on what type of food I wanted. I eventually ordered a mango lassi($6) ,gobi honey cauliflower($8), and dhal goat curry with roti($19). The fried cauliflower was surprisingly really good, freshly fried with a nice sweet honey glaze. The goat curry was also quite good and had a nice amount of heat. It dipped really well with the roti! Overall a fantastic experience here, staff was super nice and the food was also amazing! Definitely worth checking this out ! Food(50%): 8.6 Staff/service(25%): 9.5 Value(25%): 8.5 Overall: 8.8/10

Very authentic decor around the whole place

Chicken lunch rice and curry platter

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Noodles and Rice Bistro

4.5(154 reviews)

0.9 mi

Had a very tasty dinner here in a cozy, warm and comfortable setting. The Tofu Pad Thai was fresh,…read morecrunchy with bean sprouts and scallions. Tofu was crispy on the outside and soft and creamy inside. The Drunken Noodles were delicious, as well. Crunchy carrots, sweet peppers and sauce soaked noodles were blended well in a mildly spicy sauce. The service was excellent. The specials board was incredible- we're looking for an excuse to go back!

Five stars for the spicy Kra Pow that sizzled my tongue off this evening. A truly phenomenal dish &…read moreit translated well to take out. It was ready in a timely manner & survived the trip home. Next time, I think I'll go with a level 2 spicy instead of a level 3. The meal was definitely a 5-star meal (even though I drank a gallon of water throughout) so I imagine that a little less spicy will be a 6 out of 5 stars from me. I'm looking forward to a trip back to dine in next time.

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Rico Chow

4.5(44 reviews)

1.4 mi

Decided to try take out from here. Very easy to order online. Parking was also easy out front for…read morepick up because they have 30 minute parking spots. My food was ready when I got there with about a 15 minute prep time. Inside has some seating but seems mostly like a take out spot. I ordered the orange chicken with lo mein and crab Rangoon. I liked both of them. They weren't anything crazy. I wish they were both crispier. The portions were big though and could get multiple meals out of the entree. Glad I tried but I don't know if I would come back

Wow. I drove an hour to check out this place because it just looked too good to be true on the…read moreinternet, and it exceeded my expectations by MILES. This is a fusion restaurant, crossing over hispanic and asian flavors with very unique menu options, and i just had to try a little bit of everything....The Wonton Nachos with their Asian BBQ Pork left me speechless. Beautifully crunchy wontons, delicious and tender pork, and you're really just getting the best of both worlds. I also tried their Mofongo with their signature garlic sauce and it was just spectacular! The bao bun "tacos" were also a hit in my books. I REALLY loved the chicken lo mein combo and the portion sizes could feed a family of 3, haha! The owners are so friendly and awesome, this is the place to check out!!!

Orange Chicken with lo mein Crab Rangoon

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Wonton Nachos

First Wok

3.2(23 reviews)

1.6 mi

Get their lunch specials from 11am-3pm daily. It's generally fried rice, a protein entree and I…read moreusually choose a wonton soup that is included. Mostly a takeout spot, there are some tables to eat inside and a restroom for customers. Fried or steamed Dumplings are hand made on site. They have my preferred flavor profile of all the Chinese restaurants in town, so I always come here when I want a hometown taste.

Located off the I95 Overpass Bridge in the Shopping Center with Staples, Denny's, & Texas…read moreRoadhouse. This small mostly takeout Chinese is located in a little side area tucked away from the strip shops. (It is directly across from Ring's End & Benjamin Moore). It's very informal & simply decorated with 5 Formica banquette seating. The prices are very reasonable. They offer most entrees in Pint or Quart size. Their menu has a very good varied selection of American Chinese food pretty much the same as comparable Chinese restaurants in the area. They have plenty of vegetarian & vegan selections. I ordered a small Chicken with Broccoli which was pretty standard. It was good but not a standout. The white rice was good also but again nothing to write home about. The egg roll was slightly greasy but not horribly bad. Overall it was fine. I think the low prices of their dishes keeps the place bustling. I would recommend Quart sized since the small is an individual sized portion: pretty small. For 2 adults, I would order 3 small OR 2 large entrees with 2 egg rolls. That would satiate 2 adults. No leftovers though. They do a brisk takeout. There were no diners while I waited for them to prepare my food. It was perfectly fine but there are several places I would opt for first before ordering from here. I wouldn't go out of my way for this place. ENJOY!

Fried pork dumplings

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Very Informal atmosphere Counter Service. Dining area has 5 banquette seating.

Lucky Inn Chinese Restaurant

3.4(52 reviews)

0.4 mi

I just love it. Best rice. Best plum sauce. Best lo mein. I've been going for probably over 20…read moreyears. I always want to try something new but I just can't. I always get the vegggie lomein and veggie fried rice. It has never disappointed me. Also I read a review on here to not get the rice. Do yourself a favor and definitely GET THE RICE !

I got the general Tso chicken combo ($14) and it was a bunch of food. Unfortunately it was a lot of…read moreovercooked batter, the chicken was quite hard and crunchy in the wrong way. The sauce was sweet and spicy which did go good with the rice. Overall was disappointed with this takeout Chinese spot.

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Crunchy noodles and sauce

China House

4.0(53 reviews)

5.3 mi

Ordered takeout: Beef & broccoli combo which came with pork fried rice and 1 veggie eggroll. Good…read moreflavor on the beef and broccoli but more rice than actual entree. Beef and broccoli cooked well. Eggroll was all veggie and no meat, crispy. Rice needed to be cooked a little more as some bits had a crunch to it. Also had the chicken finger app which was a generous portion. Good meat to batter ratio and would order this again. The red40 sauce was not my taste. They provided fortune cookies and condiments in the bag, no cutlery or napkins.

I understand language can be a barrier but you get what you get regardless of how you want your…read moreOder. I even was specific no sauce for in-house eating. I got a dish that coulda been a soup to go... drowning in sauce.... They are the most unhappy continually fighting staff/family I've ever seen.

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Sizzling Wok

3.7(31 reviews)

2.2 mi

Ordering online and pick up was pretty easy and simple, The food has good taste very popular choice…read morein the local area for many many years.

Always delicious- everything we have tried has been great. Prices are very reasonable and they…read moredeliver to us with easy online ordering. Can't say much about the ambiance or physical location since we always do delivery but the delivery folks have been kind and quick each time. Try the sesame chicken, the lo mein and the egg rolls are the best!

Order on your phone, very easy!

Lunch special colossal shrimp with lobster sauce and chicken fried rice.

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Ethan L.

12 years ago

For several years, Chinese Express has always being my favorite lunch place. Chef makes pretty genuine Chinese food if you request. They recently expanded the menu to include some Japanese Sushi and Rolls. The master chef got 10+ year experience in Japanese Restaurant before and makes awesome rolls. Fish are fresh and reasonable priced. Unlike most other Chinese takeout or buffet, Japanese food are made on the spot there. It might be the best bang for the buck in town if you want to do sushi takeout. read more

Ray K.

11 years ago

The food is great, the portion sizes are decent and they deliver. My wife thought the lo mien was the best she had ever had. Favorites include the teriyaki chicken sticks, chow mei fun, and General Tso's chicken. Some of the best take out and better than many eat in restaurants. Friendly service. I highly recommend them and will continue to order from them. read more

Wyatt W.

12 years ago

Good news! they sell sushi now! The new boss is a nice guy, has 10-year sushi experience at Manhattan. He can make a special sushi for you if you ask. As a sushi lover, now I don't have to drive to Osaka, East Lyme, or Koto, Groton to have some yummy sushi! Same quality, less $. Don't forget to ask for miso soup. Delicious! read more

Christine D.

2 years ago

Love this place. I've been ordering from them for years. Consistently great takeout Chinese fare at a fantastic price.

Arron R.

2 years ago

The best Chinese food in the area affordable and over all delicious it has a great menu with lots of food

Luisa P.

9 years ago

This is a great restaurant. Everything I have ordered have been exceptional. I highly recommend it!!!

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