Stopped by here for some take out on the way back from a trip, and it did not disappoint. First, I want to say that it is CASH ONLY. This was not made clear anywhere online that I saw, so it was lucky we had cash on us. The interior is pretty simple with some seating. The parking lot is not the greatest. There are several small businesses located in the same strip and less than 10 parking spots. The food was good. I will say that it is very much not Americanized Chinese. Which is good, however, the spice levels were far beyond what is typical for the dishes I normally get. It was so good but so, so spicy. The chili chicken had me SWEATING. So delicious, but I wasn't able to actually taste anything after the first 4 bites, haha. read more

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I got food delivered using Door Dash. The General Tso was amazing! Very flavorful and crispy. The chicken lo mein was soooo good! Portions were huge! I ate off it for 3 meals. Also, please get the pork eggrolls. They were delicious! read more

Lucky Express - House General Tso's Chicken and @Chicken Lo Mein - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Only accept cash which is crazy in today's age imo. The foods great though, so ig worth the nuisance of figuring out the cash bit, i only ever have cards on me. Lovely lady behind the desk too. She seems sweet read more

food: best Chinese place in Bloomington, food always hits, portions are also very worth the price, my fav :) service: the auntie remembered me when I came back to visit! she's super sweet & showed me she cares ab her customers. Note: they still don't take card so bring cash ambiance: it's fine to dine in, have done it multiple times but this is perfect lazy day takeout food read more

Lucky Express - Fried Pork Chop with Salt & Pepper, green beans with garlic, beef with bamboo - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

First time visit to Lucky Express. Oh this is the real deal!!! I had Gen Tso Chicken and egg rolls. Possibly the best Gen Tso I've ever had. So good. Can't wait to go back. Note: this is a cash only restaurant. I highly recommend Lucky Express! You can eat in as there are 4-6 tables. Looks look most business is take out. Parking is slim but definitely worth the trouble to go in. Don't think too much, just go and enjoy really good Chinese! read more

Hands down, my all time favorite fast food Chinese restaurants in town. I asked if they had sweet and sour pork and they told me no, but they have other pork options. I got home and took my food out and they made me sweet and sour pork!!!! All this food was only $26, and it's absolutely amazing. I've only eaten there in person once, and it's very laid back and clean. Next time, I need to remind myself to give them a big fat tip for everything they do!! I love them read more

Lucky Express - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

My favorite Chinese food spot in town! The owner is always super friendly and sweet, and the food tastes home-cooked and fresh every single time. Prices are somewhat on the higher side but 100% worth it since the quality is always so high, and the portions are great. There is also plenty to choose from their menu. It's one of those true hidden gems -- small, unassuming, but consistently excellent. Everything feels made with care, and you can really taste the difference. Just a heads up: they only take cash or Zelle, so plan ahead. Totally worth it, though -- this place never disappoints! read more

Great place! Wonderful food! Nice owners and chefs! The site is small and cozy but still enough room to have private conversations.

Excellent Chinese take-out. There's some seating as well. The sauces are exactly like I want them, spicy or not-so-spicy, depending on the dish. Not super oily, and the oil is fresh, barely noticeable. Vegetables are crisp, not overcooked. I don't live close by, but it's worth the trip when I want Chinese food. Parking can be a challenge, but pickup is fast if the food is ready. Cash only. read more

I ordered delivery from here and at first I thought it was a bit pricy, but once I saw the huge portion sizes it totally made sense. The food itself was amazing. The green beans tasted so fresh and still had a bit of crunch too them, and were so flavorful with the garlic. The tofu was also really great. The sauce was the perfect level of salty, sweet, and umami, and the portion was huge, I was able to eat it for dinner again the next day after frying it up with some rice. I'm so sad I didn't get to eat here again before I left Bloomington, would totally end up frequenting this place. read more

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Huge menu with lots of options. Great prices and portions. I got something tofu and veggies (don't remember exactly what) but the sauce was lacking in flavor. Will definitely come again, but I'll get something different. read more

This place used to be a frequent haunt when I lived in Bloomington. Always teeming with students and a very stern lady used to run it 13 years ago, not anymore though. On our way back from Spring Mill Park, we decided to keep our hunger at bay till we reached Lucky Express. Things seemed almost the same and food definitely good as before. We were hungry and nostalgic and wanted our kids to experience the food we had raved about, so we ordered too much ! Pork Dumplings that my son absolutely loved and wouldnt share. Veggie lo mein that was quite good and shared amongst us. Chilli chicken and Kung pao chicken - each bite flavorful and packs a punch! We got a lot of leftovers to enjoy later and wish we had more. If you live in Bloomington, you already know about this place but if you dont live there, please do visit this hole in wall gem. read more

Lucky Express - Kung pao chicken - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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A simple dining experience with Decent food for the price and exceptional customer service!

Lucky Express consistently has the best Chinese food in Bloomington. You really can't go wrong, everything on the menu is good which already sets it apart from a lot of other places here. I think certain dishes at other restaurants can stand up to this place, but the consistency and customer service alone put this restaurant in another league. Feel free to be adventurous on this menu because once again, you really can't go wrong. read more

Best freaking place in Bloomington. I sometimes drive an hour just for this food. Actually the best Asian food I've ever had. What a gem.

My fiancee and I ordered from here, I got honey chicken, he got satay chicken and pork dumplings...AMAZING FOOD!!! Top notch flavor all around the board!!! The lady that runs the front of the house is ALWAYS so kind and generous, but today she went above and beyond!!! She included free spring rolls into our order! It definitely made a bit of a bad day 10x better!!! We love this lady and this restaurant so much!!! We 10/10 recommend this restaurant! Especially if top of the line service and life changing food is high on your list of priorities!!! read more

Lucky Express - Honey Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Please give them your service this place is amazing, best Chinese food in Bloomington!

Love it. Shichuan style- spice food. Taste better and cheaper than LA. We will be back when we are in Bloomington. read more

Lucky Express - Very good Sichuan style food. compare food from LA, tasted better&cheaper - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Authentic Chinese cooking. Great service everytime we go. The best Chinese food in Bloomington. Highly recommend!

Very good Chinese food and friendly staff; cash only. Salt & pepper shrimp w head & shell on is a go-to.

I heard good things about this restaurant and I was really craving Chinese food so I called to order. The lady who picked up the phone was really nice and made sure to remind me it was cash only. Thanks! I ordered the salt and pepper fish fillet and it's good! Crispy on the outside, soft and fresh on the inside. I like how the salt and pepper seasoning is not too overwhelming, but I do wish I had a side of hot chili oil with it. It would be even better with more spice! And the rice is HUUUUUGE. I was trying to remember if I got another entree! Nope, it's just the rice lol But it can be eaten for a couple meals, so I'm happy! read more

Lucky Express - Salt and pepper fish: Already ate some, but the portion is good for the price. AND THE RICE lol SO BIG. - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Hole in the wall, fresh Chinese food. Tried the standards and they were good. Sesame chicken was really sweet but nice and crispy. Egg rolls were particularly flavorful and the dumplings were very tender. Can't wait to try some of the more authentic entrees next trip down to Bloomington. read more

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Excellent service with an extremely nice and hardworking staff, along with a friendly atmosphere that is perfect for a quick meal or getting something to go. With that being said, it is the food that will always have me coming back. read more

Really enjoying my newest way of exploring the real deal Szechuan style food! Here's what I do: Order on DoorDash whatever I want (cilantro fish, egg fried rice, veggie lo mein, egg rolls, and salt & pepper intestines are some of our frequent go tos), and then I just select a random higher priced one and make a note to Mei, the woman that picks up when you call or takes your order when you go in. On that order I tell her I'd love to try something new and could she please replace this dish with one of her favorites. She gives us stuff that's not on the DoorDash menu (but likely is on the huge menu on the wall when you go in), that's true Chinese food that we probably wouldn't have even thought to try had she not suggested it. We've done this twice and loved her selections both times. Now I'm making it part of our weekly delivery routine. I love that they pay special attention to food allergies. She knows that I'm allergic to shellfish (I remind each time anyway since I carry an epipen) and she always takes care to give safe foods the whole family can enjoy. I love that their spicy food absolutely brings the heat but that they offer things at every spice level. They truly love what they do and you can taste it. You'll love what they do too! read more

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The service wasn't very good. I also thought the chicken seemed a little weird in taste and shape.

Nice little Chinese restaurant. It's mostly a take out place. They have some tables inside. Parking in the back and a few spaces in the front. HUGE menu! Most entrees are about $10-12. It was our first time so we ordered a few different dishes. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and helpful with our questions. All dishes we ordered were great! Portions were very generous and very well seasoned. I liked how they lined the takeout containers with aluminum foil so the hot food doesn't burn through the container. I wish we had a place like this in Indianapolis - this would easily be in the top 2 or 3 in Indianapolis. Only better spots are in Chicago...this spot is that good. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it. read more

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I'm not a big Chinese food eater. It has very little, if anything, to do with my preferences: I just didn't grow up on it. South Indian households aren't particularly known for their fondness of Chinese food, and our understanding of it goes as far as Indo-Chinese cuisine, IF that (Manchurian and Hakka Noodles, anyone)? This might be why, despite an attractive menu that had me reminiscing on my father and my's love for PF Chang's completely non-authentic Mapo Tofu, I didn't make it to this hole-in-the-wall gem until I reached my senior year with a mission: to try every restaurant in Bloomington. With a trusty companion (and here less-than-adventurous tastebuds) keeping me company, off we went. I ordered something I knew I'd like: Fried Tofu with Broccoli. I can't give you too many details, simply because it was so long ago that I don't really remember what sauce this was even in. I just remember thinking, "DANG, that's good! Like, really good." The meal came with such a large mound of rice that I took it home and ate it for the next week, in different iterations. It was then that I realized that all Asian cuisine and its purveyors have something in common: they love to feed people, often in massive quantities. Often times, this food looks simpler than it actually is but behind that mask of simplicity lies a complexity that's difficult to unravel. Lucky's is just that, and II can't wait to return to unearth some oof its deeper secrets (and more fried tofu). read more

Lucky Express - Tofu with Broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Gotta be honest I eat here all the time (at least once a week). It's really good, almost too good. Anyway the nice lady who works there knows my phone number now when I call so ya. But the food is out of this world. I recommend the sesame chicken, the chili chicken and the steamed dumplings. read more

My wife and I love this place. It isn't fancy but the food is really good. It is cash-only so keep that in mind if you go here. It is our go-to place when it comes to Chinese food in Bloomington. My favorite dish is the pork with house garlic sauce. Wife and I just got a to-go order and are sitting outside enjoying one of the last warm days of the year and we thought we should let others know about this place. read more

It's one of our favorite restaurants in Bloomington for both authentic and Americanized Chinese food. It's affordable, fast, and doesn't skimp on portions. Food is tasty and justifies its wait when they are busy. Lobby is ok but needs serious updating. Good as a takeout joint. read more

Everytime I order food the entire staff is kind. The food is great. They've earned a lifelong customer.

Revisited Lucky Express on a whim last Sunday. Wasn't sure they would be open due to Spring break, but they were, much to my delight. I ordered my usual to-go meal of spicy pork with eggplant and an order of their steamed dumplings. The food is so good. Huge portions and absolutely delicious. I do wish I could figure out something else to order at Lucky Express. The wall menu is not at all descriptive and so I order the same thing over and over. I need to go with a larger group of friends so I can try more dishes! read more

This is a must try chinese restaurant for serious foodies! Try the traditional chinese menu items instead of the Americanized items. Even though my pork dish was supposed to be spicy (therefore I asked for medium heat) I didn't think it was spicy at all. Very reasonable prices. read more

Lucky Express - Stir fried pork with bamboo and jalapenos - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Great lunch specials and great food! I have only been once but plan to make this my go-to Chinese takeout. I had heard good things and adore szechuan cuisine, so I made sure to get some cash out the other day to give it a shot. I ordered the szechuan tofu lunch special and it was delicious. Portions we're plentiful and the price was unbeatable. I didn't notice the full menu on the wall until after I had ordered, but next time I definitely plan to order off of it because the options look more authentic. I definitely want to try their stir fry tripe and mapo tofu. One thing that I noticed was that the rice is especially good. It was just white rice but you could tell it was fresh and had the perfect moisture content. I'm so used to getting old/dried out rice from Chinese takeout joints so this was a welcome surprise. If you haven't tried Lucky express, head to your ATM to grab some cash and give this restaurant a try! read more

Lucky Express - Szechuan tofu lunch special! - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Both the items I ordered were delicious! I maybe would have enjoyed a stronger red bean flavor, but of course that's a matter of personal preference. The ribs were in a delicious sauce and had a melt in your mouth texture. Definitely recommend this restaurant, I hope to dine in when we're not in a pandemic. read more

Lucky Express - Red bean bubble tea - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Lucky Express is easily the best Chinese I've had in Bloomington. They're always fast with their service, great portions, and a large menu that gives you plenty of options. I went in with a large group, and they were extremely helpful. They also gave us a free plate of spring rolls. Would recommend! read more

Lucky Express - 61, Double Pork with Jalapeno and Dry Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Truly a hole in the wall place... prices seemed a bit high, but portions were very generous. We had the Mapo Tofu (was ok), Kung Pao (good), and Honey Chicken (very good), as well as the Crab Rangoons (very good). We'll be back. Great for takeout, only a couple of tables inside... plus there's really only like 3 spots out front. read more

Very friendly. Food is great. The only drawback is that they are cash only. But don't let that discourage you from giving them a try. Like most chinese restaurants in Bloomington they are closed Mondays. read more

Lucky Express - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Got the Mala potatoes. Kinda bland. Everything else I've gotten has been really good though

If you like Chinese food, you won't be disappointed with lucky express! They have probably the best dumplings I've had in years. They are perfectly seasoned and delicious. The menu is offered in both English and Chinese, for those fortunate enough to read it. I'm not sure if the offerings are different or not. The General Tso's chicken is pretty good but I'd like to have more broccoli added to the dish. My son always gets this dish from every Chinese restaurant so he is particular about it. I think he likes this one pretty well. My dear sister ordered the king pao chicken, and beef with broccoli. Both were very good.. Cash only always throws me off, but if I have cash then this is a great idea read more