Shanghai Express - Collinsville

Best fried rice around, my go-to quick fix for Asian cuisine.

Very filling for the price! Super nice guy girl working the counter. Fed a family of 5 for $30

Not really sure why I'm giving 2 stars and rating all categories 1 BUT, we waited half an hour for take out expecting fresh food and the only positive thing i can say is yes, the entrees were fresh. All fried food (eggroll, sweet and sour, and wontons) were terrible. I'd assume dirty grease. The sweet and sour chicken had obviously been sitting in a warmer for awhile and was dry and tough. I specifically ordered the triple fragrance and the sauce was so dark and over cooked I could hardly tell what I was looking at. The best part of our order would have to be the egg drop soup and it's hard to mess that up. The young lady taking our order was young and very inexperienced. She had inappropriate conversations with who I'd assume to be a partner in the dining area while we waited and made me uncomfortable with her food handling and customer service skills. Unfortunately, we will not be returning. Fortunately, this isn't a convenient stop for us anyways.

This is my favorite Chinese takeout place, food slaps and the wait time is good for hot food. Also I have a shellfish allergy and I’ve never had an issue with cross contamination even without asking for accommodation.

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