Asian Kitchen Express
Asian Kitchen Express — asian in Lincolnwood. Real recipes, real ingredients, no shortcuts. Good value. "The owner is constantly buying fresh ingredients to insure the best quality" — Ninos Spartan Ibraham [$]
What 102 diners keep saying
What 102 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“10/10 This place have incredible beef fried rice and sesame chicken”
“Every neighborhood needs a solid Chinese takeout spot. Unfortunately, this ain’t it. Located a strip mall one block north of Chicago border, this is the only Chinese option for those confined to 2-mile radius. But those that can get around further, there are better options within 10-minute drive. Overall, the biggest issue is lack of flavor in all of the items from wonton soup to fried rice. It is also problematic when mixed vegetable dish tastes alike to chicken and beef dishes. Such bland dishes may get by in remote areas of Wisconsin, but it can’t compete in first ring suburbs of Chicago.”
“I ordered their salt and pepper shrimps with Singapore rice noodles. It was such as terrible first experience and I would not be returning. I spent a little over $32 and they give you good portions. First, the noodles should be called curry noodles because that’s all it was. It seemed as though they dumped curry powder on the noodles and added the proteins. Second, the salt and pepper shrimps were disgusting to say the least. You could tell they used old oil to fry them from the smell and taste. The shrimps were also dry and very stale. From the pictures, you can see the shrimps still had the black veins in them because they didn’t clean them before cooking. I was really rooting for this spot because of the good reviews but, I’m so scarred from this experience. There’s definitely room for improvement because this isn’t it.”
“I always liked their food, I am a picky/simple person. I don’t like crab rangoons but when I tried their rangoons, I loved them. Flavor-wise is good, and portions are good also. It’s just enough for sure the lady is so sweet there too!”
“The quality of the food and quantity is amazing. We always order the shrimp fried rice and kungpao shrimp or different shrimp dishes. The food tastes amazing. Highly recommend this place.”
“Love their food and service. We had relatives in from Los Angeles, so we had them sample our favorite plates.”
“This restaurant is our go to neighborhood take out place and we order from them almost on a weekly basis. Their food is always delicious and the value from this place can not be beat anywhere in the surrounding area.”
“It's a little restaurant and there aren't many seats but the food is excellent! I've had the General Tsaos Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and the Chop Suey and every time it's made perfect! They take their time with every dish and it tastes fresh and hot! I highly recommend this restaurant! Also, the Service is excellent!”
“I don't usually write reviews right after finishing a meal, but this one really stayed with me. I've been working through the holidays in the service industry, and it's been exhausting in every sense. Long days, little rest, barely any appetite, I've mostly been getting by on whatever was quick at work. After finally making it through New Year's, I decided to stop and pick up something on my way home. I called my order in and was quoted 15 minutes. The woman on the phone was kind and welcoming. When I arrived a little earlier than expected, my order was already ready. The restaurant was bright and clean, and the gentleman at the counter was so helpful. After the week I'd had, that interaction alone meant a lot. When I got home, my food was still piping hot and carefully packed. You could taste the freshness of the ingredients, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared, like someone actually cared about what they were sending out the door. This meal was exactly what I needed. I'll absolutely be back. This place truly deserves the business.”
“We’re probably their best customer because we come so often, but it’s truly the better Chinese places in the area with affordable prices and great chicken dishes. Sesame, general tsao, etc are all great. Overall it’s pretty consistently good and great service. Owner knows us by first name lol. Dont usually like leaving reviews but since we’ve been consistently going for years might as well.”
“First time customer. I ordered a small beef fried rice and it was delicious! Will return”
“Really good Chinese food. Not too greasy, or saucy. Made just right. High quality ingredients. I'm so happy they're in Lincolnwood so I don't have to go all the way to Chinatown or Evanston. I got their traditional potstickers (those are the handmade ones with the thicker outside dough), mooshoo pork (It's like a taco meets peking duck but healthier because it has cabbage and mushrooms and you can wrap it yourself. The beef chow fun was on point and the same is they make at Ming Hing. Fried rice was perfect. I'm sure everything else is really good too. It seems like there's new ownership and the new owners are really nice and organized. She also gave me a complimentary chili oil. Feel very lucky that this place is just a few minutes away and has fresh wok made food!! They also cater!”
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