I often go all the way to Inwood to get the food at this place. I always order the Mongolian Beef and it never disappoints. It is amazing!

My go-to Chinese restaurant in the Washington Heights area. I am extremely picky with where I get Chinese food from. I had a specific place in Brooklyn and in the Lower East Side and Lotus Express is my spot uptown. I've tried just about everything from here to the usual chicken wings and fries to the healthier options along with shrimp options. Food is always cooked perfectly and is packaged extremely well. I would definitely recommend this place to those looking for a new Chinese restaurant ! read more

Lotus Express - A4. Fried Boneless Chicken with tostobes - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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For the most part this was a great experience. The food was hit when it arrived and it came quickly. My food was correct and good. Portions were also a nice size. I do wish there was more flavor in the lo mein but otherwise it was good. I'll order again read more

Lotus Express - Shrimp and broccoli - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I ordered shrimp and broccoli with white rice, tostones with fried chicken wings and a wonton soup for pick up. Customer service was good on the phone and in person. Meal was cooked fast and tasted great. Reasonable prices. Restaurant might be a little hard to miss because its very small. Has a window seat that sits one person at best if you want to stay for your meal. This is your typical hood Chinese spot. Pick up and go or order delivery. If in the area I would definitely order from here if craving Chinese food. read more

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I don't know how this restaurant received such high ratings. This was the worst meal I have ever gotten from any neighborhood Chinese/American restaurant, and I have gotten a lot of Chinese /American meals over the years. The food, especially the rice, was really greasy. And the spareribs were peculiarly wide and tough. I will certainly never order from them again. read more

I think there has been a change of owners. I just ordered the wings with pork fried rice, and whereas before the rice had plenty of onions, scallions, and bean sprouts, now it's yellow rice with scattered pieces of roast pork. The wings also seem to be fried in recycles saturated oil since they're blackened. Last time I order from this place. It was my regular delivery spot. read more

Lotus Express - Fried wings with 38. Pork Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

They totally remember their customers and treat them with equal respect every singe time. Delicious food. They are killin it. Typically order from here 1-2x a week and never disappointed read more

I dont see the hype for this place. The pork fried rice was bland and the rice was undercooked. The chicken and broccoli had a weird aftertaste. The pork egg roll was tolerable. Could be better. Had way better Chinese good else where and cheaper. read more

customer service attitude manager wanna over charge because i want an egg in my fried rice and because i wanted white rice $10 over charge

Delicious food! I really love that they have tons of vegetarian options. This place is a neighborhood gem.

Ordered out since it was late didn't feel like cooking something. This is the cleanest "Chinese food " i ordered from so that's why i do enjoy buying from them. The food & prices are very good compare to many other places i have ordered from. What i love here is that the rice is always fresh it doesn't seem re used or old oil. The food also arrived in in less than 25 minutes. The only thing i would say is that I wish they would tell you that garlic shrimp also comes with vegetables all mixed broccoli i'm all for but it also includes (corn, mushrooms etc..) in i think they should give you an option whether you want that all mixed in. Other than that the food is excellent and you get a large amount event for a pint . I would def only ordered from here i think one should always take in consideration how clean the food is and i had other Chinese food where the food just looks unsanitary or just old read more

Lotus Express - Garlic shrimp - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

They are no longer accepting CC over the phone, your option is to order through grub hub.

Food is always amazing! Been eating here since it opened up. I recommend the general tso shrimp!

Lotus is our go to Chinese joint in Inwood. As others have said, the fried pork dumplings are AWESOME. Even the sauce they serve with the dumplings is good, not some generic all-purpose Chinese sauce. The hot and sour soup is excellent. Just the right balance of hot and sweet, plenty of tofu. We've tried a lot of the other dishes and have never been disappointed. Except for one time when my wife ordered steamed green beans. That's all, just steamed green beans. I'm not disappointed with Lotus, I'm disappointed with my wife. Like, who does that??? read more

Lotus Express - Boneless ribs with pork fried rice. So good! - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Great service and great food in upper Manhattan. Lotus Express has been our go-to place since we discovered it years ago.

The ever-reliable Lotus Express is Inwood's best Chinese restaurant. Don't be fooled by anyone else claiming otherwise. You may find prices better somewhere else (although I doubt it), but you won't find better service, better food and faster delivery. The best things on the menu: -Cheese Wontons (a steal at $4.50 for 8) -Pork Fried Rice -Steamed Chicken with either broccoli or string beans, with sauce on the side (a pint for only $5.20!) -Sweet and Sour Chicken This is no-frills Chinese delivery at its best. When the craving hits, don't look any further than Lotus Express (and certainly don't order from the obscenely expensive and over-hyped Amy's). read more

Great food evert time! Our go to is the pork fried rice, chicken with broccoli, egg rolls and scallion pancakes. Not to mention whoever is doing the register is always very polite. Highly recommend! read more

You know what, sometimes places close early, whatever. They're pretty good for American-style Asian food, and they're consistently pleasant to me. read more

This is my 2nd stop in this eatery. Good, good, good. I was at the GW greyhound one night and did a quick search for Chinese food. This place came up and a quick venture further uptown proved to not to disappoint. My favorite is the shrimp and broccoli from the steamed menu. Delicious #1 and Fresh#2. I have never had such good tasting Chinese that the next day tastes just as good. This spot is off the chain good. The space is big enough for order and quick wait. There are a few chairs but it is most comfortable for takeout. read more

Love Lotus, one of my go to Chinese places in the city. Food is amazing. Delivery is very fast. They actually deserve a 5star but I gave them 4 because I ordered 6 things from the menu and when it was delivered one was wrong but it tasted good all the same. read more

Okay they deserve a 4 more than a 3 stars. To be perfectly honest my interaction with them has been over the phone for delivery only, so this review is based on that. Food is but over the phone customer service needs improvement! read more

I think this is the best Chinese food in the neighborhood and really well priced. They are very reliable. I have loved all the dishes I've ordered and their food feels very clean. Their veggies are cooked just right. read more

The food here is always good. Very consistent. Always tastes fresh and I highly recommend, no hesitation.

Don't even think about ordering form this dump so called Chinese food. Just had an order earlier today & never thought this would happen. Wish I can give this rating a 0 but 1 it is. First of all they forgot to bring a soup I ordered. When I called back the owner (don't know his name), said he would send someone. However when the delivery guy was near he called me to say he wasn't going upstairs thinking I live in a project. I explained it's a coop (private) building with security si No he should fear. The owner then called to say I needed to go down stairs to get the item. I asked why if it wasn't my fault this was on their end. All of a sudden this idiot decided to start yelling claiming he already mentioned I had to go downstairs. So no I told him "it's your right to acknowledge your mistake, pay attention to your orders & be responsible". Lastly, the worse. When I opened one of the orders (sesame chicken), there some pieces of hair on the edge. Please! DONT SPEND YOUR MONEY ON THIS PLACE. Go or order somewhere else. Let's Teach these people a lesson if they care. read more

Not bad, we would order it again. I ordered the Asian Fried Rice and Pork Lo Mein, they were pretty good. The service was fast, too. Would would come back. Highly recommended! read more

Wow! I'm a Foodie and most Chinese in the Inwood area is questionable. This place though is phenomenal . I highly suggest this as your delivery here in Manhattan/Inwood. Delicious!! read more

Fried shrimp paired with tartar sauce at an Asian restaurant? Totally gross. I gave two stars for the quick service and the friendliness of the staff but that's about it. read more

I've been in Inwood for close to five months now, and I had yet to try any Chinese places. Back in WaHi, I was pretty loyal to my precious No. 1 Chinese Restaurant on 181st, and I had seen Lotus Express diagonal from my street corner. I wasn't quite ready to break up with my former Chinese spot after four plus years together, even if the relationship had become long distance. (Read = 21 blocks away.) Last night, the beau wanted Chinese and offered to pick it up at Lotus. I obliged, asked him to get me my typical "safe" meal (chicken and broccoli with brown rice), plus some dumplings. Folks, let me tell you: these dumplings rival some of the best I've had in Chinatown! The beau said he talked to the owner, who claims to make the dumplings (and EAT the dumplings) every single day. After the first bite, I was in love! The meat was tender with little flecks of onions and scallions. Had I not already been stuffed with half of my entree, I could have eaten all 8 by myself. The chicken and broccoli was pretty damn good itself, and the owner was nice enough to through in two free egg rolls and an extra Sprite. I found my Inwood spot for Chinese! So pleased! read more

I've past this restaurant many times and recently had the opportunity to enjoy a amazing meal. It's either a Hit or a Miss when is comes to neighborhood hole in the wall restaurants, Lotus Express gets my 5 Star rating for exceptional food quality and friendly service. I ordered the General Taos with Pork Fried Rice, the chicken was juicy and tender you could see the red peppers flakes great portions for good price ! This will be my third order tonight is the Orange Chicken Yummmy can't wait ! read more

One of the better Chinese takeout in the area here. However I'd stay clear of the authentic Chinese dishes such as Szechuan chicken. Not because its not good, but because its something else. Food is very good here actually. I ordered Szechuan chicken and all it was just chicken with broccoli that was just a tad more spicy. It was good nevertheless. All other typical Chinese food is very good here and I will stick to that primarily. Delivery is quick also and food is hot and exactly what you ordered without any screw ups or surprises here. read more

Ehhh. It started OK. The dumplings are definitely hand-made. The chow fun was standard but not too greasy. The BBQ pork was what it was. But then, fast forward 3 hours in my life and... DRY MOUTH. They use MSG. So it's a no-go for the merlin c sho'. read more

Literally the best chinese food spot in the neighborhood. I happily give these people hundreds of dollars a month.

Just moved to the Heights, recommended by a friend to try Lotus for Chinese and now I'm a regular. I usually order, fast service, regular Chinese prices, food quality is really good. I enjoy my cheese wontons, general tso and egg rolls. Always and consistently really good. If you're in the area, this has to be your go to spot. read more

I was originally attracted to Lotus Express by their gorgeous menu, featuring a full color vista of a Classical Chinese palace, which somehow found it's way under my door about a year ago. Since then, it's become my favorite Chinese-American takeout in the area. Originally the food quality was absolutely the best, nothing was overdone or slimy and the ingredients were fresh. The quality has taken a dip recently, but it's still consistently better than most hole in the wall takeouts. The staff is also very nice and I've always had a pleasant experience when ordering. The best thing about Lotus Express is their Fried Pork Dumplings, wrapped in rice noodles instead of cheap dough and fried with a sprinkle of love. The menu has changed to shades of lavender and purple but is still beautiful and shows the uncommon taste and care typical of Lotus Express. read more

Love the food. Great service and fast delivery. They have something for everyone. The prices are great as well.

My family got severe food poisoning 3 hours after eating from this restaurant. We had vomiting all night long. We ended up in the emergency room for this. I had ordered the fried rice and chicken with broccoli. NEVER EVER AGAIN. read more

Food was delicious... good amount served. Price is reasonable. Good customer service. Small place but while eating there, they have a lot of delivery and take out. Definitely recommend and will swing by again. read more

First, I want to thank my fellow yelpers for the good reviews and recommendations! I was craving Chinese food, but I was scared of trying any of the restaurants around. I recently moved from Fordham, BX to be more specific and we have been eating from the franchise Panda, which is really good by the way. So I started looking for a Chinese food take-out type of place because Amy's seen to be kind of expensive and the delivery guy has an attitude, (according to almost every single review from there) it was Friday and I didn't want to ruined it. So, to make this review shorter I had the General T'so Shrimp!! OMG!!! That was delicious, the veg. fried rice was yummy! Not greasy at all, I had an egg roll no greasy!! And delicious, and spring roll!! Man!! Everything was so good and made with love!! (I could feel it) I recommend my wife to get food from them today because of my great experience and the fact that she didn't call me to complain about the food means that they deserve 5 stars!!! Keep it up owner if you ready this review!! *Dumplings you are next! read more

I recently moved into the area and had another really terrible Chinese place closer to my apartment, but decided that my fellow Yelpies probably could help me find one that would be good. This places is nice for a quick pick-up or delivery. The people really were super friendly. Food was ready in about 12 minutes on a Monday evening. I ordered the fried pork dumplings because of what I read here and they were SO good. There were bits of onion and they were flavorful! Highly recommended. I ordered my favorite, beef mei fun - it's not bad. There are some veggies in it, which, in my experience, is unusual. It's a little low on flavor, though. There's no way they could have stuffed more food in that takeout box. So much! I look forward to visiting Lotus Express again! read more

Horrible customer service. The guy who answers the phone is rude. Doesn't know how to speak to people, sounds like a bum that's mad that he can't afford a different job. Doesn't know to use a computer or add money to an order. Food isn't any better either. read more