China Express
| Address: | 170 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032, USA |
| Phone: | +1 317-848-0189 |
| Rating: | 3.7 |
| Working: | 11AM–9AM 11AM–9AM 11AM–9AM 11AM–9AM 11AM–9AM 11AM–9AM 11AM–12AM |
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Allie Hurt
Havent really had any horror stories here, but I have had a few experiences where the people taking your order barely speak any english and even had to try and explain to them that their signs and dishes were not in the correct place when I ordered a spicy chicken dish where the sign was flopped with an obviously mushroom dish & she kept trying to give me the mushroom one claiming that was the spicy one and not the one that obviously had red pepper flakes. Its kind of sad when they only know how to read signs and not even realize their dishes are backwards and they are serving their customers the wrong thing. And apparently whoever put the dishes out couldnt read the signs at all since the mix up even happened. The food is standard fast food chinese. Not terrible but nothing impressive. Too many vegetables to meat ratio in most dishes but the overall flavor is decent. Would probably go there again if I was in a hurry and had no other chinese option but it definitely is not on my list of top favorite lunch venues.
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A Private User
After reading the positive reviews on Google, I was very excited to try this place out. In the end, I was EXTREMELY disappointed. I will not return or recommend this place to anyone. The person who took my order was friendly enough, and it was served up fast; however, in the end the food was not enjoyable, and I threw most of it away. I ordered the General Tsos Chicken, which is usually hard to mess up, but this was overly salty and tasted too much like soy sauce. I hoped the fried rice would be good, based on other reviews, but it was also quite bad. The one redeeming quality of the trip was that the egg roll was pretty good, but the homemade duck sauce was extremely sweet. Meh. At least I only wasted $7.
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Christina Utley
Pretty decent standard Chinese. I loved that all the ingredients seemed fresh and the sauces while not very flavorful(downfall) were not overly salty or gelatinous so I dont think they use MSG which is great. They have a small and clean dining area but whomever checked this place off as being romantic is probably going on his 4th decade of singledom lol. Price was comparable. Bummer they dont deliver and for that reason Im more likely or call China Garden when Im craving Chinese. But if youre in a pinch on Christmas Day like I was this is your spot.
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Timothy Ishmael
I liked the simple, laterally spread kitchen so you could kind of see what is going on. The portions were large for what I paid for it and the food was good. The only thing I didnt really care for was the bed of rice was a bit bland next to the lo mien, but I guess its nothing some soy sauce cant fix. Plus I was pretty full by the time I got down to it so it didnt make much of a difference today. Beyond that, it was tasty food and Ill be coming back.
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A Private User
I love China Express. I try to eat there at least once a month. The sweet and sour chicken is good, The chicken W/ broccoli is really good, but the General Tsos is amazing. It is one of the only places Ive been to where the tso sauce isnt a sweet mess, instead Its flavorful and spicy. Service is excellent, the owner is a great guy and the cooks arent very fluent in English, but they are very nice none the less.
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Colleen Stine
Ive been coming here with my mom for many, many years. As a still picky adult I love this restaurant because the food is quality and the people are kind. The sweet girl (family for sure) who helped me tonight couldnt have been sweeter and made my day brighter. You dont find that too often anymore and I will keep coming back because of the yummy food and friendly service!!!
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Alayna Valdez
I called to place multiple orders, we all knew what we wanted (nothing complicated) the guy that answered the phone kept hanging up on me when I asked if he was having issue with the phone he said he wasnt he heard what I said I tried to explain to him that I was not done he did not seem to care so I never got to finish my order.
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Brandon Ribic
Terrible customer service. The employee taking phone orders was rude and hung up on us. This was our first time giving this place a try and needless to say we will never be eating here. If the food is anything comparable to the way the employees treat their customers, it is not worth anyones money.
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Bryan Hines
I just called and asked if they delivered and he said "no delivery" and hung up on me. When I called back I said I could have come pick it up but you hung up on me. He said, "I dont care". Haha! Really? Dont trust people to manage the food you eat who "dont care". Trust me on this one.
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Dallie Hill
I come here to get their Cantonese chicken chow mein. It is different from traditional chow mein. This dish has noodles and chicken and isnt a saucey dish. It is a dish I love and I come back here again and again for it! I have yet to find another dish like it any place else.
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Jacob Smith
Great Chinese food at a great price! When I worked closer, I would have lunch here 1-2 times a week. Very large portions for the price (I often get the General Tsos Chicken or Chicken Lo Mein, both of which are enough for 2 meals)
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Andrew Thomas Pappas
This was terrible food. I have been to 6 Chinese food locations in the area and this is not a winner. Unsure how they have such a high ranking. Mall food would trump.
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A Private User
Weve eaten here twice. The food is fresh, and their portions generous. Theyre really nice and try to accommodate your preferences. Will definitely return again.
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Sarah Stagner
These guys have been here since I was a kid. Its the BEST Chinese food youll have, from carryout. The service is great, and everyone Ive ever taken here loves it.
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Jason fuller
1. Crab rangoon was mostly air w/o filling 2. The Lo mein was noodles with soy sauce 3. The beef n broccoli was mostly sauce 4. Priced too high
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Craig Birchler
Best Chinese fast food in Carmel. Fresh meats & veggies. Large portions. Friendly and fast service. A big step up from the buffets in the area.
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Debbie Siminski
THE BEST carry out Chinese food in Carmel and Northside!!! I would never go anyplace else...have tried others and they are awful.
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Carol Scherer
My favorite restaurant! Best egg rolls ever!! Watch your order being prepared right before your eyes. Very reasonable and fresh.
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David Woods
This place is absolutely awesome. Its the best Chinese in the Indy area. Everything is fresh and made to order.
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James Morris
I call the place "Two Men and a Wok." Very simple very good inexpensive perfect for lunch.
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Trey Buck
Quick and delicious at a fair price. Cant ask for much more.
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Erin Maksymczak
Loved it in high school and still love it today. Yummmmm
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Traci Bowling
Very dissatisfied and disappointed. Absolutely no flavor.
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Adam R
Always good food. Family loves it. Owners very nice.
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Harsha Reddy
A typical low class Chinese restaurant.
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Jeffrey Chester
Best fast food Chinese place around
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Stephen Harrison
Great food! Nice people!
