Lai Lai Express
| Address: | 1607 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA |
| Phone: | +1 704-523-8095 |
| Rating: | 3.3 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM Closed |
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A Private User
I went to this place by accident searching for another restaurant that had gone out of business during my lunch hour. I was with 2 of my co-workers but I was the only one who made a purchase from this horrible place! When I went inside the place was deserted. There was a smiling woman, behind a counter, overly eager to help me with my selection. I guess there was a cook in the kitchen however I won’t swear to it. I bought two egg rolls. My order was packaged and given to me in no time. The smiling woman handed me a menu and practically begged me to come back soon. Feeling kind of used as I was leaving I thought to myself, “No one can mess up egg rolls right?" To my surprise I was wrong! The egg rolls tasted like something concocted from one of those survivor shows! I immediately had to eat something to remove that soured lingering, stale & lackluster taste out of my mouth. I wish I could have been fortunate enough to have read this first review before I went. All I can say is BEWARE! Or if you really want to get back at someone, send them there and rest assured they will be punished! I’m just saying……………………
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A Private User
Love their food and have for the last 7 years. Yeah its not nice inside but who cares when the food is so good, so cheap, and you get huge portions. I used to only order the Beef Lo Mein to-go and could get 3 meals out of it if I regulated myself.... but often I devour the whole thing because it is that delicious. I have since tried other options and was very impressed to find most of their options are quite palable and even more impressed that they devain their shrimp; just another signal as to the quality of preparation at Lai Lais. Give it a try. Everyone Ive taken there loves it... one of my favorite spots in the city. It has been operated by the same husband-wife combos since my first visit in 2003 and theyve had me coming back ever since!
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A Private User
This was a very bad dining experience for me, and Im usually pretty easy to please. The dining room was uncomfortably cold (61 degrees on the thermostat). They served the food on styrofoam plates that were not suitable for hot food (the plates melted in places where the hot food was touching). The portions were small, the food was below average tasting, the soy sauce was sour, and they served me a diet coke out of a can that was very flat. When I looked at the expiration date on the bottom of the can, it had expired over a year ago. There is no reason to go to this place.
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A Private User
Ive been going to Lai Lai for years and its always good. Most of their business is take-out. The food is great tasting, reasonably priced, and the portions are large. My favorites are the kung po chicken, steamed dumplings, and orange beef, but pretty much everything on the menu is good. The lady who runs the place is always pleasant, and it takes them no time to prepare your order.
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April Raybon
One of my favorite places in town. Food is always fresh. And the owner at the register is always sweet. They also have an authentic Chinese menu upon request. Decor is like the very average Chinese restaurant which makes me feel at home. Hopefully you will love this place as much as I do
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Connie Case
First time going and my husband and I will not be going back. Lack luster food at a high price. Yes, you get a lot but its not good. Sorry to have to say this but save your money and go elsewhere. Please!
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Lewis Royer
Nice little Mom and Pop Chinese takeout spot. Lady behind the counter is always very sweet and answers any questions with enthusiasm. Definitely must try if looking for affordable Chinese takeout.
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Olumuyiwa Omole
Went in there to order shrimp and broccoli .. The shrimp was like rock and tasteless .. And the rice that came with it could barely feed a 2 year old baby.. Definitely not going back there..
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David Childress
Great, fast basic Chinese food and consistent in quality and generous portions. Ive always done take out from the same lady and husband? and they always give great and friendly service.
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John McConnell
The food is undeniably good. Sure the dining room is not very nice. I wouldnt take a first date there but I have taken my wife :)... Inexpensive good lunch and good take-out.
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A Private User
Food is excellent, prices are great, service is reasonably fast and very friendly. I dont know what happened with the bad reviewers experiences but my family loves this place!
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Jan Vigil
Terrible! Came in at noon on a Friday and had only one customer. Very small portions had pork lo mein, orange chicken, fried rice and egg roll.Tasteless and oily
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Rayburn Goodson
Food was tasty, but the Kung Pao chicken I ordered was loaded with veggies and not much chicken. My chinese girlfriend was not impressed!!
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Peter A
Great Chinese take out place. Inexpensive and the food is great as well. Great place to get a fix for your Chinese craving.
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louis blugraphics
Ordered curry chicken for lunch. You can see what it is. Not bad, just ok.
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R Strope
Great basic Asian food. A sweet couple. The general chicken is great.
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S Me
A great little Chinese take out joint. Inexpensive and quick.
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j watts
support the locals, good food for a descent price!!!
