Eastern Carry Out Ratings: 3.8 Food: 4/5 - Grew up with parents owning a Chinese take-out restaurants, my sister and I will always crave them once in a while. They are mainly our childhood memory and comfort food, so we decided to order two of our favorites, and we were definitely satisfied after the meal. - Singapore Chow Mei Fun [GET]: One of my favorite thing at a Chinese take-out restaurant. The rice noodles are al dente, thin, and chewy. It comes with shrimp, pork, chicken, an egg and some veggies. I love the curry flavor and the texture of the noodles. The only downside was that it was bland, but just add soy sauce to it, and you will be fine, LOL. - Double Cooked Pork [GET]: Shredded pork with stir fry veggies: cabbage, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and zucchini in a spicy brown sauce. The shredded pork was tender, easy to chew, and well-marinated. The dish is very flavorful, tasted delicious with the side of white rice, especially because the rice is good and chewy. Make sure to soak the sauce into the rice. Ambiance: 3.75/5 - The restaurant is located in a big shopping center. The interior is small and currently is not available for indoor dining due to COVID. The cash register is blocked with a clear plastic border for safety purposes, and there are some Asian decorations on the wall with a light up menu on display. This is a take-out place only. Price: 3.75/5 - The Singapore chow mei fun was $12.95 and the double cooked pork was $13.55. The total came up to be around $30 on UberEats for pick up. I thought the double cooked pork was a bit pricey, since there weren't that much pork given in the dish, mainly just veggies. The portion size was good, but definitely more expensive compared to other Asian places in the area. Service: 3.75/5 - Ordered Eastern Carry Out via UberEats and picked it up. The service was really fast, and the food was ready within 10 minutes after placing the order. Staff is nice and friendly, greeted us when we walked in, and follows COVID-19 protocols. Typical customer service for most Chinese restaurants. BLUF: Average Chinese take-out restaurants. Great people and good food, definitely go support local businesses if you can. I love how fast the service is, super efficient and prompt. read more

Eastern Carry Out - Singapore Chow Mei Fun (left) & Double Cooked Pork (right) - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I called to order a small chicken fried rice, guy told me they don't do smalls, they only do large???, I was confused eventually after going back and forth I ordered a small and he told me it was 7.15, I gave him 10 bucks in singles and gave me back Pennie's as if I gave him 8 dollars, started arguing with me saying I gave him 8 when I know I gave him 10, it's not worth it, terrible experience they also ended up getting my order wrong too. This place gets no business and it makes sense when they can't even honor a transaction. It wasn't worth the 2 bucks and change. Never coming here again. read more

Very good, ask for NO MSG otherwise the food takes days to come out... Egg rolls were very chrispy and Sesame chicken was perfect. Bone in ribs were huge... read more

food is great and service is great too they very nice and friendly and fast service spare rib was good read more

Eastern Carry Out - 12. Spare Ribs Tips - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food has always been consistently good the past 10 years. Great service and speedy deliveries.

No more spicy peppers in the spicy foods. The lo mein breaks, it's like scooping lasagna. The bourdon chicken is like candy sweet. I don't understand how, in 6 months they went from being my favorite, leading to a horrible experience 4-5 times. I even talked them up to my family, leading to embarrassment. I can't bring myself to give them another chance. After years, this hurts my ! It's over between us!!! read more

Delicious, reliable, and quick pick up! I've been there a few times and it always hits the spot.

FOOD SUCKED!! I went there around lunch time...got Chicken and Broccoli, egg roll and Shrimp Egg Foo Young. ALL of the food was overcooked!! Soggy Broccoli, tasteless chicken that was so overcooked that it dissolved with a couple of chews (definitely seasoned in cornstarch too long, rendering and breaking down the meat)!!...Shrimp Egg Foo Young had 4 shrimp total!! - completely favorless!!! Even the egg roll tasted as though it had been made days ago and that wasn't even hot!!! I am thoroughly and absolutely disgusted with this establishment and will not be going back!!! :( AND I even gave them a tip!!! Now, I wished that I hadn't!!! Don't waste your hard-earned dollars going here...this place has more misses with their meals than hits! YUCK x 100‼ read more

This place is usually pretty reliable. This last time I went it was not good at all. Fries rice was tasteless, the chicken was soggy the taste was not there. Could not finish. Witnessed kitchen staff using their bare hands to prepare the food. Think I'll try somewhere else next time read more

This is the best Chinese food in my area. However, it can be hit or miss. The food is never bad but at times it is good and other times it is great. When it is great though it is really great. read more

Not bad. Fast and nice price for lunch specials. Nice people. Try spicy oil. i recommend read more

Typical Chinese restaurant. The food is average and the inside is kind of dingy and outdated. There are 2 tables in there, but as the name states, this place is pretty much just for cary out. Speaking of the restaurants' name, some people might find this confusing, but even though the name is Eastern Cary Out, the store front only says "Chinese Food". Lastly, I find it a little odd that they have a few random things for sale at the counter. One of them being a clothes rack in a box... I guess you never know when you might need to hang some clothes??? read more

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Chinese takeout has become somewhat of a guilty pleasure of mine after living across the street from one for a year. I don't get it often, but sometimes you just want to chow down on fried rice and saucy fried chicken. --Food: I had the General Tso's Chicken Platter which consisted of a heaping portion of General Tso's Chicken, a bed of Pork Fried Rice, and a fried Egg Roll. The chicken was hot upon pickup, was seasoned well, and was nice and crispy. The rice wasn't bursting with flavor, but it didn't taste overly salty either. The egg roll I could take or leave, but I never really have loved egg rolls. All in all I was not disappointed. --Cost: The combination platter I got above was $8.35. I didn't realize there was a lunch special for $6.35 of essentially the same thing but with soup instead of an egg roll. I'll save that for another day. --Service: I only went in for pickup, but the cashier was nice and gave me my food without any troubles. --Atmosphere: Pickup chinese take out places aren't renowned for their interiors. That said, they have a few tables and the shop seems to be kept well. I've seen worse. --Overall: I had a very pleasant experience with Eastern Carry Out and it will likely be where I go to for Chinese takout in the future. It wasn't the absolute best Chinese American food I've eaten before, but it by no means was the worst. Add that to the reasonable prices, quick prep times, and delivery options and you have yourself a place worth visiting. Eastern Carry Out is not a fancy Chinese place and it doesn't try to be, if you're in the mood for Chinese take out, give it a try. read more

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I couldn't love this place more. Orders always on time and correct even though I always ask for special preparation. Delicious and amazing.

This is one of the best Chinese meals I have ever had here. I will continue to order food here

I ordered an extra spicy chicken lomein last week. Not only was it not spicy at all, the chicken didn't taste like real chicken of you know what I mean... read more

I ordered the shrimp fried rice for lunch. Not only was the guy who took my order over the phone really rude and just wanted to rush me off the phone but when I came to pick my food up he was also rude and put my credit card on top of the counter magnetic strip down instead of handing it back to me. The shrimp fried rice barely had but about six shrimp. The rice was also over cooked or either their oil needed to be changed. I will never order from here again the rice isn't even that great. Yen Ching across the street is much better quality for a few dollars more but hey...you pay for what you get right. read more

Eastern Carry Out - Rice was greasy but usually their really good. - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Been customer 15 years . Different staff I suspect they changed hands . Egg foo young should stay the same when you order it all the time .last two times it was bland. Beef tips were like a rock .had to go through the third degree to return . Too bad . read more

Wow!! The best chinese Ive had in a VERY long time!!! Egg rolls- excellent Won ton- excellent Pork fried rice- excellent Chicken egg foo young- super excellent!!!! Delivery was fast...polite and best of all, included everything to eat in a hotel room! Sounds "basic", but Ive had many hotel deliveries and restaurant didn't notice my comment asking for utensils..etc. I HIGHLY recommend this place! Cant go wrong! read more

My favorite place to get chinese takeout from; I cant recommend here enough if you love the taste of homemade chinese food. Feels like family made it! read more

Very close to new England/ new York Chinese food... Best hot and sour soup I've ever eaten. Period. As far as Richmond is concerned, this place needs to be where every Chinese cook should be trained. read more

Eastern Carry Out - Chicken with broccolli and onion. Human style - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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PISSED.... is not the word I really want to use to describe my opinion, thoughts and feelings regarding my order. First off, I placed my order and asked that the delivery person ring my bell and leave the order at my front door due to Covid safety measures. The delivery came and the delivery man stated he needed a signature to leave the order. He literally snatched the receipt from my husbands hand. I ordered: Shrimp fried rice, chicken wings, spare ribs and 2 egg rolls. I opened the bag ................ $7.25 2 1/2 overly fried chicken wings $8.75 3 sparerib bones and 2 bones with about 2 inches of meat on each $9.25 bland shrimp fried rice (I'm still looking for the shrimp) $1.65 each 2 egg rolls. Not too bad 1 BAG OF CRAP PLUS DELIVERY AND TAX $34.71 I WILL NEVER SPEND MY MONEY WITH THIS RESTAURANT AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!! read more

Food was good and fast delivery! Also, the serving size was plentiful. Will definitely be ordering again!

As I sit here waiting for my order I'm writing this. The guy was rude. I couldn't understand him so I said the brown rice. Then he said only white or fried in a very rude tone. Then I couldn't understand him when he asked for my money again in a really rude tone. He is currently relaxing in his chair as I wait for my food. I think I'll find a new Chinese place. This has been convenient because I basically live a cross the street. But I don't need rude. Update:apparently lunches come with soda not soup. But on line and every other time I come in it's soup or soda. So disappointed read more

This is a good last minute dinner spot. The food is good and delivery is quick. I got shrimp fried rice with gravy.. it was so good.. great place to try! read more

Greasy, barely edible food delivered without plastic utensils or chopsticks. Never again.

The absolute best Dumplings I've ever had, The shrimp lo-mein is the best in Richmond!!!!

Stopped in here because of a serious craving for shrimp fried rice and and egg roll on a cold day. It's what you'd expect from a neighborhood Chinese takeout place. Two guys in the back slicing beef for meal prep, pictures of food on the menu above the register, and a courteous and to the point girl at the register. I ordered and then watched them make my meal. It was hot, fast, and inexpensive. The shrimp are smaller than those at Yen Ching across the street and the rice was very light on vegetables but it had a good flavor and wasn't too salty. There are definitely better places to get some shrimp fried rice but I'll definitely be back. read more

Eastern Carry Out - Shrimp fried rice takeout. - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The worst, burnt wings, full of feathers . Did not want to replace meal, I give you new wings, no you give me another meal. I don't understand, when you paying you desire good food and good service. Will not be returning read more

This place used to be our go-to. I ordered tonight and oh my god the food was rancid. Hubby ordered wonton soup and 2 egg rolls. The wonton soup was so watered down it had no taste. The egg rolls were just cabbage and fried shell. I ordered the combo platter c12 which should've been General Tso's chicken (spicy usually). I also added bean sprouts (paid a dollar extra to add a smidgen of bean sprouts to a side order of pork fried rice btw) which used to come with pork fried rice. The General Tso's chicken used to be made with all white meat chicken--this meat was unidentifiable. I'm not sure who took over this place but General Tso's chicken SHOULD NOT taste like ketchup. Mealy (I guess it was chicken) and no spice whatsoever just ketchup. I wondered why no one else was there. Now I know. A real disappointment. I should've gone to panda express at this point. It's sad when a chain restaurant is better than a supposed authentic one. read more

Everything was extremely hot and tasted fantastic! I got delivery and it was here in less then 30 mins. I got honey chicken wings and orange chicken with fried rice. The honey chicken was too hot to eat :) the only complaint I have is the onions were slightly burnt in the rice. But I still give it 5 stars. read more

Eastern Carry Out - Fried rice, honey and orange chicken - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Came here for lunch with my daughter while waiting for car repair because of the reviews. We were not disappointed at all. My daughter had the sesame chicken with fried rice and it was bangin'! I had the broccoli with garlic sauce and fried rice. Totally everything I was hoping for. I will be back. read more

I have ordered from them 5 or so times. Standard Chinese takeout. They also give you more than a generous serving and the food is priced slightly below average. 12 gets you an egg roll and most dinner plates. Typical wait is 10 minutes. Definitely worth checking out. read more

The food overall is ok, The shrimp egg rolls and shrimp and broccoli with garlic sauce are pretty good. The teriyaki chicken and beef on a stick were below average. Also, the guy who takes the orders over the phone is rude, "what do you want"", then when you go inside you get the same treatment. He needs better customer service skills. read more

Fast great price great food bourbon chicken is on point and my girlfriend consistently gets the spare ribs and fried chicken wings never a miss the only downside is they are always 20 mins faster than the time they quote you read more

forget the jerk who said they were rude. He said go to yen jing which is excellent also but this is a small fast food Chinese rest take out only not a fancy rest like yen . Im sure they think that guy is a jerk as they answer hundreds of calls . I rate Chinese by the size of the shrimp, quantity and speed . This particular area has also peking rest . Its a gold mine of food and I am from NY and live down the street . Just lucky I guess. Buy the lunches and freeze them cheaper than frozen and you can have them make stuff special for you like low salt and no starch. Funny Yend sounds indian ... ever get polite service at any indian rest? read more

The delivery was Super fast like within 10mims of placing my order the food was delivered. The food was ok the shrimp fried rice was bland but fresh, the boneless spare ribs are a HELL NO honestly didn't even look like ribs never seen shredded boneless ribs and the honey hot wings were good. Would I eat here again ummm nah but it was ok. read more

Now, Chinese take-out is a total comfort food for me, and I've had it just about everywhere in the city. I KNOW my Chinese food. I stopped in on a whim for some carry-out to take home from this place, and boy do I regret it! I ordered General Tso's Shrimp with fried rice, and a shrimp eggroll. The sauce was thick and sticky and gave me the impression it was old or had been left out to condense down, and was flavorless. The shrimp were coated in an absurd amount of gooey, sticky breading, like the kind that sticks behind your teeth and were incredibly unpleasant to eat. The rice was hard with no flavor, and maybe 2 little pieces of onion in the whole carton. And the egg roll was so yucky! I even paid extra for the shrimp egg roll and there was only 1 little shrimp in the whole thing. I ended up paying $15 for a really unpleasant dinner, most of which I fed to the dog. I would never order from there again, read more

Use to be my go to spot. Unfortunately, the past two orders I've made have been very disappointing. Both visits started with the rush order taken over the phone by a very rude man. Both orders were also wrong and the person who answered the phone was also the person giving me my order and just as rushed. I'm going to pay a bit more to get better customer service and what I actually order. read more

I love this place, so what the guy is rude- every Asian place I go to they are rude -as long as the food is good, I can handle a rude guy. I have been coming here for years and is the best Chinese takeout/delivery place in the west end area. The house fried rice, chicken broccoli, boneless ribs, beef and veggies, general tso, orange chicken, etc. We have Always been pleased with the quality and flavor of our dishes. I would definitely recommend. read more