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    Asian Express

    3.4 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Seafood, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    We visited this restaurant for the very first time today. The service was quick and the food smelled great. However, to our horror, we found a cockroach in the rice we were served. I called the restaurant and was told I had to go back in person to return the food, and they couldn't issue a refund over the phone. I went back to the restaurant and they honored their word, but not once did they offer any sort of apology. Very disappointing on many fronts. Someone who was in line approached us after witnessing the interaction and mentioned it was his first time there, and asked if there was something wrong with the food. I told him what we found and he decided to leave. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    Roach that was mixed in with the fried rice

    Tried it for the first time today and will never be going back. I found a roach in my fried rice and after contacting them they asked for the food back (???), refund was issued but no sincerity or apology was given. The HUGE issue was not taken seriously at all and it felt like it was just trying to be shoved under the rug. Would never recommend to anyone.

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    Stephanie M.

    This is always my go-to spot for my fam and I. It's up the street and quick! They load up your plate! So you get your bang for your buck, that's a for sure!

    I'm satisfied every time
    Darwin P.

    I am a regular here, and other reviewers need to take in mind this is more like a fast, cheap Chinese, nothing like a Panda Express. Their Rice and Chow Mein are bomb, and their entrees are always hot and on display. Big plate is more than $9, but worth it

    $8.15 total. Cash only if under $10. Honey shrimp and fried pork riblets

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    9 months ago

    Was decent, BBQ ribs were chewy, I got parts from it that were chewy. As well as other parts of my meal.

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    3 months ago

    DO NOT EAT HERE there was a dead cockroach in my brothers food thank God that he found out before we all started eating.

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    1 year ago

    The will pack your plate! Just make sure you take your HBP pills. Cause you have some sodium to go along with all that goodness.

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    7 months ago

    Fast service good quality food and not pricey at all will return have returned three times

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    2 years ago

    Best hot and sour soup! Big portions! Delicious Honey Sesame Shrimp. Sweet and sour pork!

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    2 years ago

    Dream servings for dream prices. I make sure to come here whenever I'm craving Chinese.

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    2 years ago

    Get the Half and Half plate with 2 entrees. Serving size is very generous, and the price is great. Good food too

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    Very generous portion sizes and great prices! Always great to support small business restaurants. A++++

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    Their chow mein is really good however they be switching up their prices for everyone like whaaatttt?

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    The food is tasty, but the customer service is bad. The ladies working in the front never greet anybody or say thank you at all.

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    3.6(32 reviews)
    1.2 mi

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    Express Fish And Chicken - 2 Items Combo catfish and scallops with fries .

    2 Items Combo catfish and scallops with fries .

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    Spur of the moment decision to come here…read more There was plenty of seating and parking (off street and street), so that's definitely a plus. I've been here a few times and there has always been parking available. The inside is pretty small but they also have exterior seating, which on a nice day can absolutely be incredible. Our server was good, maybe on the slower side, but there were only two of them taking care of all the tables. He was friendly, and responsive when we made a request. I had the Philly Cheesesteak which was flavored well. My only complaint was the meat was a little dry. The bread was good but maybe if it was toasted could have elevated it just a bit. The daughter had the shrimp Alfredo. Different story. It was absolutely amazing! They gave 6 fairly descent size shrimp which was cooked well. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the Alfredo sauce was YUMMY! I will definitely go back and order the Alfredo pasta next time. Overall recommend this place. It's a local business that I would say is above average.

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    Mariscada Kora - frozen seafood, sauce tastes like canned tomato sauce, ketchup and sugar! Supposed to come with King crab NOT Dungeness.

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    Aguachile Nayarita Shrimp, octopus & scallops submerged in lime juice seasoned with chili peppers, salt. cilantro & slices of onion

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    3.9(79 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    My wife and I have been Steak chasing as of late. We chose this joint to celebrate my better half's…read moreB Day. We made 11:30 reservations but were the first ones thru the door at 11. We don't always roll like that, but we tend to try to beat the rush so we can head back to our Trilogy Rio Vista Compound and nap. Being early was not a problem. The Owners/Hosts were courteous and sat us right away. We ordered the 20 Ribeye's both. Sides of creamed spinach and Brussel sprouts and two salads, one Caesar and one house. Also cream of mushroom soup. Presentation was spectacular. The salads were crisp and garnished with edible orchids. The soup was creamy and soothing. We chose, at the suggestion of our host the Bowtie Petite Syrah from the Macaully Estate Winery. Delicious, perfect temperature. The steaks were cooked perfect to medium. The rub was spiced right, and no steak sauce was even pondered. We topped it off with the New York Cheesecake and even though one of the Blueberries sadly fell off the table during the mandatory photo session, it did not hold it against us. Blueberries are naturally sad by comedy nature, so it held it martyrdom with pride. We will go back. We will recommend. We will try with all our might to save and ingest both blueberries on the next excursion. So help us God.

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    4.5(60 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    This place serves great food and great service! Omar is very friendly, accommodating and will bend…read moreover backwards to ensure a pleasant dining experience! The place is bright and clean and shines as a cafe. My favorites are the Ross' Special and the steak and eggs They are only open for breakfast and lunch.

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    2 TV's for entertainment

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    Avocado Mushroom Cheeseburger

    Lighthouse Cafe - When you walk in open floor plan plenty of seating not a bad seat in the house

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    When you walk in open floor plan plenty of seating not a bad seat in the house

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    3.3(1.1k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    I really love going here.. or been quite some time since I've been so today I was. I would have…read moregiven a 5 star buuut.... The bar room was offered and based on our experience of a live band or good music we chose of our area. Unfortunately, the service ( if there was any) was non existent . We sat there for more than 10 minutes. No one asked us a question. Came to check on us or anything. They watched us. Do you have a food return to the dining room with menus and hand and no one attempted to see what was going on There were only two other couples sitting in the room. It was almost empty. We wound up moving back to the dining area because we plan to have tea and coffee. Once we or seated in the main dining area, the service was stellar. They checked on its regularly. We got water immediately. They took our order within 3 to 5 minutes that continue to check on us throughout the meal refilled our beverages. It is regularly crowded there the beautiful world that room is covered by direct sunlight from the windows that show you the waterfront there's plenty of seating, the music is loud enough to enjoy but low enough to have conversation and enjoy your meal simply perfect I got my favorite the crab sand, which is at market price and delicious. My husband had a jumbo shrimp scrambled that comes with bacon and avocado, and it was delicious. I adore this restaurant and I really enjoy the fact that they've started covering the outdoor patio area so you don't have direct Son. It's a perfect place to enjoy a good Saturday or Sunday brunch with friends and family. It's always have fun. How am full of live with people enjoying their meal Except to spam $50-$75 a person depending on what you choose to eat from the menu and what type of beverage you have and that only includes one beverage Your average brunch scramble or omelette runs about 30 bucks. Anything seafood will be 40 bucks plus coffee and $3.75 and refillable which I love and I can't really show you the cost of a cocktail. It's been a minute.

    Respectfully, this was one of the worst decisions and will never return again. The area was amazing…read moreand the food looked good, but other than that everything else was the worst. The coffee was cold, the service was slow, and the food was lukewarm at best. They took over 10 minutes to even get us started on drinks, then it took 30 minutes to get the food. Once I got my plate, nothing was close to warm, and tasted oily because everything was cold. They took the plate back and offered to remake it, but after how long it took, I passed. I won't be back again.

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