Wing Express: A Personal History In April 2001, I had my first ever bite of Indian food. It happened at the urging of my eighth-grade girlfriend, in one of Wing Express' hard orange booths. Back then, the cuisine was an exotic unknown to me. I wish I could say the experience was revelatory, but I didn't even know enough to mix the styrofoam cup full of spicy vegetables with the second cup full of fragrant basmati rice. I ate them one at a time, then reported to her it was too spicy and that the consistency was sludge. I think she dodged a bullet when we broke up a month later. In the intervening quarter century, I became a vegetarian and fell gratefully into the arms of a cuisine that always guaranteed me a raft of options; went off to college and learned to love the uncomplicated boldness of the takeout spot near campus; moved to Arkansas for my first job and gratefully devoured any "ethnic" food I could get when I came back to Connecticut on breaks; became the urbane New Yorker I'd always secretly wanted to be and lived through the city's golden age of fancy Indian that is still blossoming today; got to gorge myself on the real thing when in Delhi last winter for the wedding of a lifelong friend. Three new Indian spots have risen in Storrs in the time it's taken me to transform into my Platonic conception of myself. And each time I try one and then return to Wing Express, I'm convinced they got it right the first time. It's the best malai kofta I've had anywhere. My favorite aloo gobi. The only place I know that sells aloo mataar. It still feels new like it did when I tried it for the first time, still feels like a privilege the way it did when I'd eat it on breaks from being a school teacher rural Arkansas, still feels simple and authentic the way it does when I compare it to the best I've had in New York. Sometimes the past doesn't die or even change; its significance grows as you evolve. The older I get, the happier I am that Wing Express is still here. read more

This was a staple for many over the years they have moved to Mansfield center on route 195 and are just a good as before.

For years and years the food is consistently amazing! Highly recommend ! GOAT Saag is my fav

What a hidden gem! The Indian food is the best we've had....and it's one of our favorite cuisines. Definitely check this place out!

The food is amazing, the wings are actually the best around UConn. The Indian food is better than the wings so you already know it's fire. The service however is terrible, the lady behind the counter is always rude and very abrupt. I always feel like sh*t picking up because the lady gives the impression she hates you with the way she talks. Overall I recommend, just be prepared to receive RBF read more

Love this place. Consistently delicious food close to home. Perfect for takeout. And now it's easy to get delivery!

The taste of Indian food. I highly recommend it, the worst thing is they had to relocated. Wish they can stay exactly same location. Missed them already. read more

Love wings? Love Indian food? Love this place! Affordable. Tasty. They don't skimp on spice. And if your kid doesn't like Indian, they have wings! read more

Tikka masala was really good, we asked for it spicy but it wasn't really spicy at all. Chicken biryani was fireeeee. Came here for their indian food and it did not disappoint. Not as good as kathmandu but a pretty close second read more

I ordered delivery and it came on time with everything still hot as if just out of the kitchen. I had vegetable samosa, which were delicious and came with a great sauce. I also ordered curry chicken, which came with rice and was equally delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more

Wing Express - Vegetable Samosa - Indian Near Me - Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut

I'm not very well versed in Indian food, but I thought this place was decent. I had the chicken saag and thought it was pretty good. It had a nice flavor and wasn't spicy, which I appreciated. However, the naan had clearly been sitting out for a while and it was bland and kind of cold. I would not order that again. I had a coupon and the lady at the counter clearly was not happy about it, but she ended up still honoring it. I don't have a particularly strong desire to return, but I would still go with friends if they wanted to. read more

Wing Express - chicken saag and something else - Indian Near Me - Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut

A really odd name for a restaurant serving Indian food and what's even odder is they have wings to go with it....indian curry flavor wings I suppose but I didn't find it on the menu. What they lack in ambience they make up for in taste.Not really great for dining in but if you still want to...u can choose between 5 or so tables. They are open late which is a good thing and I hear the crowd usually picks up after 10. Beware while ordering the portion sizes are large but then we came with a gluttonous appetite and hogged it all up..before I could even get a decent picture for y'all to see. My recommendations would be paneer saag and chicken tikka masala comes with rice and also pairs well with garlic naan...biryanis are also good (if ur like me and like the hyderabadi style this might be disappointing). Good eats, reasonable price. read more

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Don't be fooled by the appearance of this place, Wings Express is a restaurant at UConn that serves some of the best Indian food. When I first visited, I ordered their wings but noticed that they also served Indian food and decided to order that the second time I stopped by. I've had their chicken curry (comes with rice), chicken tikka masala (comes with rice), vegetable samosa, mild buffalo wings, and spicy bbq wings. I have been there several times since my initial visit and have not been disappointed. They offer a relatively wide variety of foods which is super accommodating to halal foodies and vegetarians. The prices are definitely fair for what you get! read more

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Seriously the best indian also for the price. Lamb biryani is amazing. The protions are also huge.

Wing Express is truly your quintessential "hole in the wall" place with delicious food. Sure, it's a little odd that they serve wings and Indian food. Speaking for the Indian food only, I'd say this spot has some of the best in the area. The inside feels like a fast food joint. It doesn't have the best ambiance, but it's definitely comfortable enough to hang here and chow down. Our wait to get our food was quite long, so be sure to give yourself extra time. Portions are generous. Also, when they say "hot," it's definitely going to be spicy, so consider yourself warned! read more

I don't even know where to begin. I am of Indian descent, and though I was born in Chicago, I also lived in India from age nine to 17. India is part of my blood and it is a huge part of who I am. I know Indian food and I am sure that most people of Indian descent would agree with me that the vast majority of Indian food in the U.S. is neither authentic or really good. But Wings Express is fucking legit. As soon as I walked in and saw the picture of Guru Gobind Singh, the little kid with a 'patka', and I said "Sat Sri Akal" to the doting grandmother, I knew this was a legitimate, Punjabi restaurant ... that also sells wings! What a concept? The food was delicious and wholesome and has made me intensely homesick for India ... the food is that good. This is real Punjabi food and what is sad is that most people won't appreciate the food here because in their eyes, it's not "real Indian." read more

My go-to local spot for casual Indian take out. Their samosas are amazing. The vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers in my family are all always satisfied. read more

I am disappointed with the service I received. I really wanted to like this place because I heard good word about their Indian food. Well then what went wrong? I think that the customers who dined in had a better experience compared to me. I ordered delivery ONLINE for the Goat Birayani ( mixed rice dish with plenty of seasonings with goat meat) I waited for almost 2 hours for my food. About an hour in, I received a call from the delivery guy asking me what my address was when I had already entered my address when making the order online. Mistake #1. Not to mention, I lived on the UConn campus by the way. He did not arrive until another hour later. By the time I got my food, it was already half cold from the condensation inside the box. It was a shame that I paid online along with the tip. I would take that tip back in a heartbeat. As for the Goat Birayani, it came with a small pack of white sauce for pouring on top of the rice. The portion was large considering the price, which was good. The rice itself was alright and as my first time trying goat, I was not a fan. The bone was still attached and the unpleasant over chewiness of the meat was not for me. read more

Wing Express - Goat Birayani - Indian Near Me - Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut

This restaurant is located in a plaza, where you have ample parking space and also close by to the university. So this place is pocket friendly and serves American and Indian food. The decor n seating is just okay! At first we used to pick up veggie biryani on our way to drive - in theatre which is close by this restaurant. After couple of visits, tried their breads and curries. Their one portions are really good to feed two. They have a variety of appetizers, curries, breads and rice... They serve chicken, goat, lamb and also vegetarian friendly. Last night we dropped in to dine with a couple of friends. Seating is a little cramped with a group. We ordered curly fries, chicken wings, navratna korma, saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, garlic naans and a veggie biryani - all for the table, 6 adults and 4 kids. Everyone had good food.... Everything was really good except for the naan... The naans are frozen and they were just heated up... I personally don't like restaurants serving frozen stuffs. Also not sure about other dishes! But they tasted good! read more

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I can't believe I've never reviewed this place before! The Indian food from Wing Express singlehandedly got me through my four years at UConn, and I have so many delicious memories of feasting on their takeout with my roommates. It's honestly some of the best Indian food I've ever had, and even my Indian roommates thought it was great. The Chicken Tikka Masala, Malai Kofta, and Lamb Rogan Josh are must-orders. Yum! I'm also a fan of the Onion Pakoras and the Samosas. They're all reasonably priced as far as Indian food goes, and they come in large portions. One order of Chicken Tikka Masala made two meals for me easily. My favorite way to eat their food though was to round up a group of 4-5 people and share 2-3 of the entrees. Everyone is happy and stuffed for a price that doesn't break the bank. If Indian food isn't your thing, they also make wings, and that's what they choose to market themselves as. I confess, I don't like their wings and preferred Wings Over if I wanted wings, but if greasy American food is your desire, the Onion Rings are the best-kept secret on the menu. They take regular onion rings and coat them with the same spiced batter they use for their pakoras. The end result is impossibly crisp, light, flavorful onion rings, probably the best I've ever had. They also shove a shit-ton of them in the paper bag, and I found that a small was more than enough for one person. One note of caution: It sometimes takes them a really long time to make and deliver the Indian food. I've waited over an hour for my food to arrive sometimes. No idea why...I'm assuming it has something to do with Indian food taking longer to prepare than wings. Order way in advance and expect to wait. Some things are worth the wait though. The store itself is kind of a dive, and I don't recommend dining in. I've heard good things about their lunch buffet but never got to try it myself. Someday! read more

I ordered the combo meal 18 boneless, Cajun fries and 2 sodas for pickup. I didn't get the sodas which is pretty annoying considering the price people charge for sodas these days. It was also packaged pretty poorly I had Buffalo sauce leaking out of the to go box and bag like crazy. I understand sauce can run but at-least double bag it? Or give out bags without holes in them. Despite the improper packaging and lack of sodas, I have to admit the wings and fries were very good. read more

The service is TERRIBLE. Extremely rude. I ordered wings on UberEats and the order was incorrect however the receipt was correct. I called Wing Express and the manger or whoever answered the phone was very rude and disrespectful. Stating " we are ready to go home bye", even when I asked for a credit or a refund there was no response and they hung up. Never ordering for them again horrible service. read more

great mid eastern food and wings, excellent take out or eat on deck outside we go here regularly read more

Love their food... We have been going there for a long time. This place is where we had our first Pakoras and Lassi. When our kids lived on campus, we would either go there to eat or take out and eat at their dorm room... now even they have graduated several years ago, we continue to eat their food either there or through take out. I drove 45 minutes each way to pick up our order last week! It is so worth the drive. We hope this place survives through this terrible time... read more

Hole in the wall find in the same building that houses Huskies Pub near police station Don't be limited by the name. While they have excellent wings with lots of sauce and rub options this place serves legit Indian. Best shrimp tandoori around, delicious chicken korma and vindaloos that can be flaming spicy. Try the samosas with the mint sauce instead of usual tamarind and you won't be disappointed. There are a few sit down tables but the decor is pretty much bottles for recycling and old posters of uconn hoop from 15 years ago. Go here for the food, grab it and go Pretty decent prices too Find this place and you'll do take out once a month read more

Very good food for its price. They offer spice options to those who can't handle spice too well. I would start on medium as the mild is too mild. Would also like to recommend the Lamb Biryani read more

I tried a few of their Indian dishes, not the wings. I found it to be average. I probably would not go back for Indian food knowing that there are better places nearby. read more

The wings (spicy barbecue and teriyaki) , fries, mango lassie, vegetable samosas are top tier. The man on the phone can be rude sometimes and they often forget soft drinks but overall would recommend. read more

This is probably the most delicious Indian food I've ever had. Don't look at the place. The buffet is okay but the special cuisine they have, like Lamb korma, curries, roghan Josh, saag paneer, etc. are absolutely amazing!!! read more

As Quinn wrote a substantial and accurate review of the Indian food, I will write about the wings. Holy shit. They are fucking miraculous. I am not sure what combination of Spice Road ingredients augment this particular Buffalo sauce, but it is: A.) Different than any wing sauce I have had, and B.) Better than any wing sauce I have ever had These are amazing wings. Get them if you are ever in Storrs. The taste explosion that you will receive will reinvigorate your taste buds, clear your nasal cavity and cure erectile dysfunction (or make your uterus the fertile crescent, if you are a lady) I miss these wings. All the people that work at Wings Express are super nice, and they have an old Terminator 2 shooter arcade game in there. read more

Last night, while getting together with a friend of mine who lives in Coventry, I yelped the Storrs area and was surprised to find this highly rated establishment. I picked up my friend and we made our way through the abandoned UConn campus, until our GPS lead us to a dingy, overgrown little plaza near the campus police station. After getting out and circuiting the entire building (the Wing Express sign is on the right, but the restaurant is on the upper left side), we entered with a bit of apprehension and guarded expectations. The seating inside is typical college dive, although the prices are a touch higher (entrees range from $9-12; with garlic naan and a Kingfisher, our meals were $15 apiece.) The naan is a bit buttery for my taste, however, the Channa Masala is quite good (not too heavy, and very spicy). My friend enjoyed his Chicken Curry as well. Overall, we were quite pleased and would happily return to "Wing Express", should we ever again find ourselves in the woody metropolis of Storrs. read more

Best Indian food I have ever eaten! I started eating here before I even started as a freshman at UCONN because my older sister knew about this place. It's a hole in the wall nothing fancy inside but it has always been consistent. I can't even tell you how many times I've eaten here, so many late nights with wings express curry and chicken wings! I recently came back to ct from los Angeles for my younger sisters graduation, this was one place I needed to go before I left. It did not disappoint, it was amazing. We got chicken curry, chicken vindaloo this one has curry tomato paste chicken and potatoes, if you like a little sour taste you'll love this. Also they cater to your level of spicy. I always get hot and it's perfect. The tandoori naan is buttery, the mango Lassis are great! During the week they have a lunch buffet for 7.99 that doesn't disappoint. If you like spicy ask for their hot sauce! please make a website and offer shipping cross the country... please!!! read more

Ah...that familiar smell. I hadn't eaten here since my days at UConn...and I'm happy to say that nothing has changed. Well, except that they no longer offer the all-you-can eat for 7.95 or so. I went with an 8-pc boneless flavored with garlic parm. Tasty! Also went with a 'bucket' of 32-pc wings, medium flavored. The only downside was the 90 minute drive back to Boston before eating them. Re-heating in the oven dries them out a bit and you lose some of the sauce. Best to eat them fresh while surrounded by the wonderful aroma. read more

Had their food 2 weeks ago... the sick feeling just went away today. Will give it another shot though... I'd have to imagine that the majority of people who like this place are 18-22 year olds who haven't had anything better than this place yet. Everything is quick, fried and heavy. read more

The only thing I ordered from this restaurant was the curry chicken. In short, it was the best thing I've ever eaten outside of my home that wasn't fast food. I tried this about 2 months ago with my brother and who enlightened me on this dish. In the city that I live in, many Indian restaurants don't serve curry chicken like this, which is pretty disappointing. The spice level, great. The wings aren't that good, so I really recommend trying out their Indian food. Update: I've eaten here multiple times now and ordered different dishes. I loved all that I tried :) PS: Call in advance for delivery! read more

I ordered wings with all flats. They delivered over 3/4 drums after charging for all flats. When I called to report this the individual on the phone said he was, "having a real hard time caring", despite having charged us a fee for all flats, and stated they didn't have a lot of flats. I asked why they didn't state that from the onset, and he claimed the owner didn't speak English despite the owner telling him we don't have flats and resolving the argument in third person over the phone. Don't really seem to care about costumer service. I considered it an out character circumstance. However, when I went to the store in person the next time it was filthy and the person taking my order asked why I "had to be difficult" when I requested no nuts for my child who had a nut allergy. Don't go here. They just don't care. read more

I've moved away from storrs for years now and this is still my favorite place for Indian. Ive tried a lot of different indian restaurants but they always have me thinking of wings express. Chicken patia is my go to, with fresh mangos instead of the gross sweet canned ones that I experience everywhere else. Lunch Buffett makes me go home and take a nap, not the best variety compared to other indian buffets but it does the Job of making me Never want to eat again. read more

I was in the area and stopped in..read the menu and saw goat... hot & spicy is what I like..so I ordered goat madras..spicy :-) note..goat is full of bones so be fore warned. it was very good :-) $12.99 decent portion, but no sides...minimal service, the place was kinda dirty..but I'm always brave to adventurous foods..I will be back...and try again. ..if visiting uconn...a must try read more

Man, I moved away a while ago and I still haven't found any indian food as good as Wing Express. I love this place- it's the standard to which I compare all other restaurants. The rice is fragrant, the servings large, the spice strong. I love it. I know I should save some for later, but no. every time I must. eat. the. whole. thing. I've never even had the wings but they're good for convincing friends who otherwise wouldn't to go get curry with me. One point: isn't it called Wing Express and not Wings Express? read more

Wow. This is the second time I've ordered from here and I don't know why I did. I left a review that time and I will again tonight. Made the order online for their wings, fries, and drink combo. Called after an hour to make sure they were on the way. They asked me for my order and I said wings and they said "yeah, driver is on their way right now." ....an hour later I get a call from the driver saying they'll be outside in a minute. I come outside, and he doesn't even bother getting out of his car, just rolls down the passenger side window. I made sure that every part of my order was there, because I made the mistake before, and I noticed that my drink wasn't there. I let him know and he said, you didn't order a drink. I said yes, please look at the receipt. He says, "oh yeah. It's in the bag." I said "look for yourself." He rummaged in a bag that contained exactly one styrofoam takeout container and four ketchup packets. The order had been $10.50 and I had said that I wanted 7 back out of a $20. I said, since you don't have my drink, i'm asking for $9 back. He then let me know that the drink is $1, so he'll just give me back $8. I look at him incredulously, and say "this order is an hour late, you forgot part of my order, and you're giving me attitude. Give me $9 back or you won't be getting even the dollar tip." he takes out his wad of cash and counts ever so slowly $8. After everything, he gives me these $8. Now, i'm still leaning on the window, and I count the bills out loud. At this point, it's one dollar. I'm not wasting any more of my time and energy on this schmuck. i let him know that i will be calling the restaurant, and telling them what horrible service they provided, and that i would let yelp know too. Half of what makes a restaurant good is the service. And let me mention the horrible state the wings I ordered were in. soggy fries, half breaded/crumbing chicken, overcooked, and not enough buffalo sauce - just enough to tint the chicken orange. fool me once, shame on you. fool me twice, and wow, i couldn't be a bigger idiot but I'm letting the internet know too. read more