This place used to be one of my favorites in town. Prices have increased which wouldn't of been an issue because I understand inflation BUT they also cut the portion sizes by at least 15-20 percent.. Even if they would of raised prices just a bit more they still would be very competitive to the other options in town. But for them to pass inflation back onto the consumer twice, and one of those in a shady way by cutting back portion sizes and trying to make it go unnoticed does not build brand trust for me. read more

I used to like it here, but now when I go through drive thru they are always rude, hardly acknowledge your existence & don't even say thank you. Food is mediocre. They don't give you fortune cookies. Lose lose situation, I will not let myself support them anymore. read more

The chicken dishes are on par with about everywhere else in town. Taste good but nothing special. The crab Rangoon just taste like straight cream cheese and a little weird. Best beef lo mein I've had though. Gets bonus points for being one of the few open on Sunday. read more

Like others have said before, the owners are very rude people. I've been to the restaurant several times and each time I was greeted by the owners, I was treated as if they don't like Americans. The Asian customers are treated well, however. The last straw for me was when I was calling in an order during my lunch break between classes. Despite my efforts to be polite and steer the owner's attitude toward a more positive direction, she still treated me as if I was making her angry. After I was through telling her my order, she asked for my phone number. I assumed this was so they could call me if I didn't show up within their 15 minute requirement. At this point I was so irritated with her, I wasn't sure if I was going to pick up my order, but I gave her my phone number anyway. I decided not to pickup my order and hoped she would call back to ask why. I wanted to tell her, Her rude attitude had driven away another customer. Though, I don't think it would matter to them, because they still get business. My previous review: My girlfriend, another friend and I stopped in at triple eights last night to grab a bite before we went to the movies. Not my favorite choice for Chinese food, but we stopped anyway. My girlfriend and I have eaten here once before, but wasn't very impressed. Tonight was about the same. The cashew chicken sauce is better than most other Chinese restaurants in town, but the chicken and breading were not very good at all. The chicken texture was a bit tough like it was overcooked, but it wasn't. It was also a bit fatty. As far as the breading on The chicken goes, they can do much, much better. It was very bland and had a strong flour taste. My girlfriend had shrimp lo mein. It's pretty good because the shrimp didn't taste overly fishy and the lo mein had a bit of the sweetness to it. I was somewhat disappointed because it was Americanized so much and I was hoping for more of an Asian Once again the crab rangoons were disappointing here as well. They were very hard and that filling had a very weird texture that is hard to describe. The best I can say is it was dried out. I could like that they wrapped it in the shape of a wonton instead of the classic crab rangoon style which makes it a lot easier to eat especially if you don't like eating so much of the shell. Aside from the food there were two things that bothered me. One is that near the end of our visit, I saw a girl cleaning underneath all of the empty tables and booths with a dustpan and a small hand broom. She had to get down on her hands and knees to get underneath these tables, crawling around on the floor. Did they break their broom or could they just not afford one? The other part that bothered me was pretty serious. I observed a girl with a small Band-Aid on her upper lip covering what I assume is probably a cold sore. At one point she reached up and touched it and then mentioned to the cook that her Band-Aid was itching her. I do understand that mistakes are sometimes made but she should have washed her hands immediately after, but she didn't. It seems that hygiene and sanitation is not considered a priority in this food establishment. Which is the reason that I felt it necessary to call the health department. It doesn't happen often, but I would like to encourage everyone out there to call The health department when you feel it's necessary to protect the health and safety of the public. It is our responsibility as well as the employees of restaurants. Although it was very disturbing to see somebody touch a Band-Aid and then go back to work serving food, after the health department makes a visit and educates them I'm sure it's probably going to be as safe of a restaurant as the rest of them out there. I don't see any reason to avoid triple eights, but if you do happen to notice anything else like that, make sure you leave a review and let us know. read more

Probably the best Chinese food in Springfield - confirmed by me and my friend from China. We came here for lunch and she ordered me the beef broccoli lo mein, and she ordered some special Chinese version that I'm pretty sure is only on the secret menu. She said hers was very traditional/authentic to where she is from - and mine was too with the exception of it being sweeter (and I ain't complainin!). I loved my dish, but I wish I knew what hers was called so I could order it for myself. read more

Triple Eight's - One of my good friends recommended this place for lunch! - Chinese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Dropped in for a quick bite to eat on Mother's Day and we enjoyed our meal. The food was good, and the service was fairly quick. They were very nice and our food came out quickly. My husband ordered the beef fried rice, my son had the cashew chicken, my daughter had the wonton soup, my Mom had the general chicken and I had Peking dumplings and egg drop soup. The price was reasonable (under $40 for 5 people) and the portions were good sized. My Mom left with a small to-go box to eat later. We will visit again. read more

Stopped by for a quick snack got cheese Rangoon and general chicken as well as chicken lo mein because they don't have sides of lo mein. The food was barely edible and I found a cockroach looking bug alive at the bottom of the bag which creeped me out safe to say this was the last time we will be eating here! Just don't do it. read more

Updated: everytime I go back something changed!! Today we ordered shrimp lomain as usual but when we opened the box the noodle looks different seems like there are mixed between round and flat noodle and they all stuck together! Crab Rangoon are just the creamcheese(I remember the time they put some imitation crab in it). I don't know if they are trying to save cost but this is not working for them!! Sorry I have to lower the star. Old review: Legit Chinese restaurant! My favorite is shrimp Lo mein, however it gets a little greasy sometimes. It's easily to order just basic stuff like general chicken& sweet and sour but don't forget to check out their Chinese menu! Spicy Chicken on the Chinese menu was great! If you dine in they offer unlimited white rice! read more

My daughter loves this place! We are not from Springfield and it has been a challenge finding Chinese food. Which should not be an issues because there are tons of Asian restaurants here. Non the less they are always busy which is a plus, on Fridays the drive thru is packed and it a lonnnnngggg wait but anything for my daughter! We have ordered ahead and its still a wait! Everyone is pleasant and the food is good per my daughter. The prices are also cheap I think it's like 5 or 6 bucks for rice, chicken, and crab rangoon. I think this is probably the best in town! read more

THIS PLACE IS TERRIBLE. My chicken was RAW and MEOWING. Waited at least 2 hours for the tea... although it was well worth the wait. The crab Rangoon was bomb I will say... I couldn't even look at the chicken and rice, it was just so disturbing. My kids threw up after only two bites, caused a scene, and got on he people at the booth next to us. THE WAITER WAS PISSED AND KICKED US OUT ON MY KIDS BIRTHDAY. read more

Triple Eight's - Chinese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

We love coming in when the younger women, I think her name is Danica is working. She is our favorite and is so friendly & remembers our orders. The food is good too, but she makes it worth the trip, good customer service goes a long ways. Keep up the good work kid. read more

My wife and I have eaten a lot of "oriental" foods in Springfield. We've had some really excellent locations, and some absolutely horrible experiences. Thankfully, we've never had a bad experience at Triple Eights. It's actually conveniently located to us, so we do eat from there often. We always get the same things, Springfield style cashew chicken. My wife gets hers without the nuts, ant I get mine without the onions. For two people, including the drinks, it's usually under $15. It's great food in a beautiful dining room, and they are usually very, very busy. If you've never tried it, you must give it a go. Their meals usually come with rice and two crab Rangoon, which are absolutely delicious. Their portion sizes are quiet generous. You have the option of requesting only white meat on your chicken dishes, or getting mixed white and dark meat. We've eaten there around 50 times now, and I just can't see us ever stopping, so give them a try if you are in the neighborhood and see if you disagree with me. read more

Eh. This is just eh. I got the general chicken along with an egg-roll. The egg-roll was good and stuffed. The general chicken was mediocre. It was more sweet than spicy and I like mine spicy. My husband got the sesame chicken and it was not very tasty. The crab ragoons were ok. Nothing spectacular about this place. I have had better Chinese food in the area. If you are looking for cheap and something to just get you by, this is it. I probably won't be back. read more

The food is very good and definitely a good value. Unfortunately the girl working the register was absolutely rude when I came up to my order my food. I said hello and she literally said nothing back and just stared at me like I was an imbecile. In addition, She was condescending gave me the dirtiest luck when I asked for a soda. Honestly didn't know what her deal was. I made up some excuse and just left the establishment I probably won't be coming back. I'm sad I will not be going to this Establishment anymore. There are plenty of other Chinese restaurants with politer staff working. No need for negative vybes when I'm a paying customer! Covid is difficult enough, no need for rudeness!! read more

It's like the McDonald's of Chinese, as basic as basic gets- more basic than the "cash me ousside" chick. More basic than learning how to ride a bike. More basic than a hydroxide ion. Nothing original, plain, simple food. It won't kill you but it won't thrill you, either. Get general chicken, it's got enough kick to tickle your tastebuds. read more

Hands down, one of the worst Chinese places I have eaten at in Springfield. The cashew chicken was bland, flavorless and just bleak. The fried rice was anything but. The starch had never been rinsed or else it was a day or so old before going into the wok because it was sticky and clumped together. No flavor to that either. Not even salt. The crab rangoon were also just as bad. No crab, onion, or flavor. It was just cream cheese. I will say that the place was super clean. Food-wise, though, I cannot recommend it and very much regretted my choice. I truly do not understand how people have raved over this place. read more

As far as Midwest style Chinese food goes, this place seems good. They do serve more traditional Chinese dishes than most of the other local restaurants so if you are more used to Chinese food from the West coast than I would suggest ordering from that part of the menu. I ordered the General Chicken which is my go-to dish when first trying out places. Like too many other places, the sauce was sweet with a little hint of spice rather than the other way around. There were also no vegetables in the dish which was disappointing. That said, the chicken was moist and the breading was not dry. The fried rice was good (it's hard to mess up). The crab rangoons were not good sadly. The shell was a bad mix of crunchiness and chewiness and the filling was chunky and not creamy enough. I'll be sure to update this if I try anymore dishes. read more

This is the Chinese restaurant I judge other Chinese places against. The food is good. The place is clean. But what sets Triple Eights apart is the authentic menu featuring several great choices you won't find at most other Chinese restaurants. And despite the affordable price, you'd be pressed to find any plastic ware or Styrofoam in the place. read more

Triple Eight's - The usual: general chicken with two crab ragoon and fried rice. - Chinese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Triple Eight's is delicious and fresh! I always order the sesame chicken and it never disappoints! The staff is very friendly too.

Wow has this restaurant been scamming customers. Ordered dinner from here and had 3 regular orders and 2 full orders which are supposed to be large. The large comes in a different container so I asked which one is supposed to be the bigger order and the girl at the counter told me the large is in red and white container because there is more meat. Well I went home and tested this on all the meals I ordered. In the pictures the meal on the left is the regular order and the meal on the right is the large order in the different container. Well I put the large order in the same container as the regular order and look and see which has more food. Neither! Because they are the same amount of food. They have been charging $2+ more for "large" orders when it's the same amount of food as a regular order. I will never eat here again. read more

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Great portions for the price! It's also DELICIOUS! I walkways get the General Chicken with all white meat.

Best hot and sour soup in town! Of the white pepper, medium bodied broth style and the portion is huge. Eggs rolls are tasty, moi goo gai pan sauce is weak and bland though read more

I just discovered this place this spring and wow so I wish I had sooner! It's very similar style food to Rice House and you get a lot of food for your meal. You certainly can't finish it all. It's really good, but I wish it was closer to campus. read more

The beef noodle soup is serious comfort food. If you only look at the regular menu you are missing out, ask for the authentic "secret" menu!

My favorite Chinese place in Springfield. The food is highly addictive and they give you a pretty good portion too. The soup isn't my favorite, but the entrees are so good! My personal favorite is my 5$ Chicken Fried Rice that comes with Crab Ragoons~ I love the staff as well. read more

Triple Eight's - Spicy Pork and Shrimp Lo Mein & Chicken Fried Rice with Crab Ragoons - Chinese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Cashew chicken is nothing but a bouillon gravy with soy sauce. I really don't get the hype of it. I think the fried rice was thee worst I have ever had. Totally bland and cheap cheap parboiled rice. Definitely NOT the same rice the Chinese use at their dinner table. I guess it can be described like the difference between sweet corn and field corn. Quality Chinese restaurants will use a Jasmine rice that is tender and fragrant. This rice is better served as fodder for animal troughs. Gross! Cheap overrated restaurant. Won't be going back unless under new ownership or cooks. read more

Best cashew chicken! I lived here as a kid and remember going to the bamboo inn. I was sad to learn they closed. However very happy to find this place! I think their cashew chicken tastes just like the bamboo inn. read more

One of the best hot n sour soups in town. If you're a hot n sour soup connoisseur, this is a must have.

This place is not your typical Springfield Chinese take out as mentioned below. I would not eat here if it was. Springfield's version of cashew chicken is an abomination of Chinese food. Praise Jesus, Moses and Gandhi that there is Triple Eight's with a second Chinese menu to allow transplants and the Asian community the ability to escape gravy drenched fried chicken "Chinese food". The beef with scallions is insanely good. The spicy chicken is to die for. The owners are on the ball. No BS. Great service, great food. The only complaint I have is that you always have to ask for plates. Other than that, two thumbs. Way up. read more

I went here today and ordered cashew chicken and rice. It just kind of tasted old. It came with 2 crab Rangoon which I don't like anyway, but a good value for the money. The new Pine Garden opened around the corner in the old Popeye's building and it was a lot better in my opinion!! read more

Their meats were overcooked and dry, and the sauces were not very good. It is authentic Chinese food, but it won't taste right if they don't cook it correctly. The service was good, and the establishment itself was clean and nice. I probably wouldn't come back here because both times I just didn't like the taste of their food. read more

Food is outstanding. Our table had sweet and sour chicken, cashew chicken and bourbon steak. The dumplings we're excellent. Restaurant was very clean. The Chinese students in our area say it is the most authentic food. read more

For more authentic menu choices try their menu that is written in Chinese. Love love love their food!

I had the spicy beef from the chefs menu.....it was some of the best I've had. I've been around here for 18 years....and always heard mixed revues. There was a steady stream of what seemed to be regular customers which is always a good sign in Springfield, MO! Hot n sour soup was typical. Dine-in atmosphere is average. read more

I love potstickers and these are the best I've found in Springfield. Everything I've ordered here has been good (except some dish that was chopped up chicken on the bone that tasted good, but was super hard to eat). One time I didn't get what I ordered, but what I got was still good. I wish I didn't have to go to the counter to get refills and the older lady (owner??) seems to have an attitude at times. read more

First time here. I went through drive thru. Got home to eat my food to find a long gray hair in my food. I called back to see if I could get refund on my card. Person that I talked to was very defensive , stated no one in her kitchen has gray hair. Again explained there is hair in my food. She told me to come back to exchange my food. At this point I do not wAnt to eat there or go back, just need simple refund. So this is a no go for me. read more

Triple Eights is an extremely good value. The meals are not only delicious, but you get an enormous amount of food! My favorite is the sweet and sour chicken. Their crag rangoon is perfect. The service inside is great, and I would only recommend the drive through if you have lots of time to spare. read more

I went here with a friend due to a restaurant of my choice being closed nearby. Usually cheap places like this has at least OK food, but due to the non care of the recipes this place is one the most disappointing places I've tried in Springfield. I did only pay $5 for my entree, but I would have rather paid more to get a better product. I ordered general taos chicken. The chicken itself was very dry and I ate one piece. The sauce was very sweet and didn't have any hints of spice which is terrible due to this dish indicating spiciness on the menu and in general its supposed to be spicy. The complimentary crab Rangoon's were the beat part and they were bad good, full of cream cheese and no crab in site. They tasted old and stale like they have been sitting out all day. All in all terrible experience I will never go back and its a shame cause I live across the street. read more

At least it was cheap. I got the kung pao chicken and steamed rice, I asked if it had onions and the girl didn't know. The rice portion was a little small for American standards, it was alright. Not a fan of crab rangoons so I couldn't tell you. The chicken however, I've never had kung pao chicken without vegetables. There were literally none. It was chicken and a few peanuts and a chilli somewhere. The sauce was hardly remarkable, it tasted VERY strongly of soy sauce like they didn't know how to balance a kung pao sauce. Otherwise it's your average chinese restaurant in Missouri, the place is pretty clean and decent looking and has a drive through. Doubt I'll go back though. read more

We ate on a weeknight about 7 pm. The dishes where not even very warm. The orange chicken was mush and bland. The lo mein shrimp were tough. The dinning room was full of young families and children not conducive to date night read more