Shanghai Express - Sparks

I ordered the curry chicken #8) with fried rice. The fried rice tasted really bad but the chicken curry was good. Although, I think it was microwaved because it was scorching hot and done in less than 2 minutes. Before I decided to come here, I was contemplating whether to go here, Chipotle or Panda Express. At least I know which ones are certain to never microwave their food and is always fresh. The staff was friendly and the place is very nice and clean but I wouldn 't return because of the unknown. I 'd rather stick to the larger chains that make food right in front of you, have a lower price, as opposed to take a chance with a small business that doesn 't have a well-known quality goal in place, such as advertising 'made to order '. Usually Chinese restaurants will advertise if they are fast food, which I avoid. But, this one doesn 't. I believed in the positive reviews but I have ate a lot of Chinese food all over the world and the US, so I know legitimate Chinese food.

Update to the update: Much better today. They are open for seating. Update: Portions are getting smaller and this is the second time General T's chicken is super crispy and full of little hard fried pieces. At least they are staying open! Other businesses are have problems staffing in the area. Visited for the first time today. Good portion size for the money. It's kind if a clean hole in the wall, but if they keep their food quality up and prices down, they'll stay in business. Follow up: It's nice to have a little variety in the area. They use MSG in their Chow Mein.

Great place for quick Chinese! Large portions, decently priced and nice staff. Definitely local favorite for people who work nearby.

Good food with alright prices. The only thing is there is 1 female that takes orders and puts the food in bags after it comes out of the kitchen and she acts like she has all the time in the world. Slow A.F putting the good in s bag and handing it over. If there is someone there she is talking to, then you can be sure you will be late back to work from lunch.

Honestly the food is hit and miss Sometimes it?s hot and fresh and sometimes whoever?s cooking back there just throws whatever stuff that was cooked earlier and that?s what you get I?m just glad that a Mexican restaurant has opened up next-door to make it competitive maybe the quality will get better also they asked you to tip I don?t know if this has anything to do with the quality