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    3.7 (275 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    This place is a hidden gem. I got the chicken TK masala with the garlic naan bread and I'm telling you this place checks every box for delicious Indian food. I come here at least once a week and it's so good. I live in Baltimore and my girlfriend lives here in Silver Spring and other than seeing her I always very much look forward to eating at Indian express it is the greatest Indian food around here and they don't get that much business. I have no idea why maybe because people don't know about it but it's so great. If you're looking for some delicious Indian food in Wheaton. You have to at least try this place. It's connected to the Chinese produce market. It's a little hard to find but well worth finding.

    4. Drunken Noodle Thai Iced Tea Chicken Coconut Lemongrass Soup
    Anne-Olive N.

    The food is really just...bleh. Nothing special from this place and I probably wouldn't order it again. On the pro side, the portions are HUGE like one entree can feed two/three people, probably even more. The delivery service was very quick and they honored the expected time. Drunken noodles were mostly spice, not enough of the rest of the seasonings and definitely not enough beef (disappointing since you have pay extra for it). The chicken pad thai was pretty plain with no additional spices. The basil fried rice was also mediocre. The chicken coconut lemongrass soup wasn't the best I've had, but it was ok and full of mushrooms which I loved. Everything here is just pretty OK, but nothing you need to go out of you way for unless you want large portions without that high of taste.

    Won Sen Soup
    John H.

    Hmm...mixed thoughts on this place. My daughter wasn't feeling well and wanted soup and this place showed plenty of options. I stopped to place an order for carry out and was a little suspect when there was no one in the place (Sat night) and the employees were actually eating dinner. They jumped up to take my order right away. The Woon Sen Soup ($6) was her preference and she ended up really enjoying it - which was great. We decided to order Veggie Spring Rolls ($5) to start and they were pretty well burnt. I decided to go with the Geang Kiew Wan ($12) and while it was okay - it really was more of a soup vs an entree. And the tiny little box of rice was inadequate. Rice is not a big expense....seems like they wouldn't cut corners on that item. Service was quick (but it should be since there was no one else there).

    shredded vegetables in a black container
    Alex S.

    twice i have asked them for no carrots in my food due to a severe allergy and twice they have given me carrots anyway. the carrots aren't even mixed in with the food, they just pile a bunch of carrots on as a garnish. do not order if you have any allergy concerns, they do not care about you. edit: this establishment also refuses to admit they ruined my dish and issue a refund, so in case the owners are curious what "no carrots" looks like at Thai Taste Express, here you go.

    a fork in a bowl of food

    i picked up my food last night. The guy was nice, but foods were not as I thought it would be. And as I was eating I felt something hard under my teeth and when I took it out it was a piece of plastic. See pic. A small piece would have been ok,as accident does happen , but that's unacceptable. I don't even know what else i must have eaten without noticing. They just lost a customer.

    Shrimp chicken dumpling
    Judy R.

    I can't believe growing up in this area I haven't been to this restaurant. It's on Fern St next to an Asian grocery. Free parking, yes free! Amazing for this area of downtown Wheaton. It's a small local place, very clean and family owned. Our server was really friendly and was super attentive. We ordered appetizers and a couple entrees. Dumplings were very good. Fried dumpling different but good. Panang was very flavorful and a good amount of chicken. I sometimes like my sauce a little less thin. Spice was medium which I think is perfect. Eggplant with Pork was simply exceptional. Perfectly cooked eggplant was a touch sweet, extra onions and pork thin and flavorful. Overall a very good meal and took some home to enjoy for lunch! I will definitely be retuning and took carry out menu with me!

    Pad Thai Soft Shell Crab YUMMMMM!!!
    Bernadette P.

    My hubby and I tried this place for the first time yesterday and loved it! It is tucked away, next to a grocery store and parking was convenient. They have a great menu which made it hard to pick but we opted out with some Thai food that we were more familiar with like pork skewers, Penang curry and pad thai. We got the soft shell crab pad thai and it was sooo good! The crab was super crispy and lightly breaded. Penang curry was good too that we asked to take the leftover sauce home :) The pumpkin empanadas were the ones that left a very good impression to my tummy. It's a really yummy appetizer... try it! We will definitely be coming back to this place! Maybe even order delivery. I saw a bite squad employee waiting for an order when we were there. Love finding hidden gems like this!

    Panaeng Curry
    Salman C.

    I got the Panaeng curry and asked for it Thai spicy and they did not disappoint. The portions were large too, considering we were there for lunch. Their location is interesting as it shares the parking lot with another Thai restaurant. There's a great Wheaton debate as to which is better. My coworker got the Thai iced tea and she said it was delicious. If you're looking for a great Thai place that isn't a chain, this is it.

    Pad See Ew with tofu
    Libby F.

    I had errands to run and decided to try somewhere new on my way home. Wheaton is home to many Asian restaurants of varying cuisine. I am not very experimental, but I know what I like. I came to this place, because I watched the owner do a cooking demo at the Taste of Wheaton, and because I was long over due for some pad see ew. at lunch it is $7.25, which is pretty much what all Thai places charge; maybe $0.75 cheaper. I have no complaints about the quality of the dish; it was delish. Even my finicky dog ate some Chinese broccoli and tofu from my leftovers! I checked-in w/ my smartphone and got a free Longan ice tea. I don't like regular ice tea, but because it was free I thought I'd give it a try. I liked it! I really liked it! It was sweet and didn't taste like black tea. I will get one again on my next visit. They have a very extensive menu for such a small place. It's not super tiny, and it is easy to dine here and park on a weekday afternoon. The tiny lot has signs that warn it is for the Asian grocery store in front. I parked at a metered spot directly in front. No problem. This place is definitely a hidden gem. Look for the Asian grocer, Hung Phat, then peek behind it for this place's red square signage up high, with stairs that will lead you to a nice surprise.

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    Sadly, closing. Food was delicious and varied. They just couldn't make a go of it, though. Oct 26 was their last day.

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    Just the best small Thai restaurant! They're really thoughtful about vegetarian options and remember what you regularly order!!

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    I highly recommend it! The food is delicious! Quick service, friendly and unbeatable prices. Nice ambiance.

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