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    Gary Woo Express

    3.2 (128 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    It's all thick flavorless lettuce stems
    Amanda J.

    Decided that since most of the family wasn't home, I could enjoy some good Chinese with my kids. Picked up a container of chicken lo mein, beef and broccoli dinner combo - with house salad and soup, asked about extra crunchies and duck sauce. Well the kid didn't say they charged for that, in the past they have not, he just gave me back less change than I expected. The soup was the best part as usual, very flavorful. The house salad came with a yellow water that had no flavor and was all stems. The lo mein was very hot and fresh, but was lacking in flavor, the beef and broccoli had the same problem, looked great tasted like it was missing every seasoning it was supposed to have. They no longer have any coupons except the 10% for cash discount.

    Jason P.

    Gary Woo Express has been on list to try forever but we only just made the trip. It's a humble West Boca takeout spot with old-school vibes: red walls, laminated menus, celebrity photos taped to the wall (yes, Adam Sandler), and a couple of tables if you eat in. Not much atmosphere--but that's not the draw. The food is unapologetically American-Chinese, and it nails that nostalgic New York flavor. We had crispy shrimp balls (deep-fried shrimp paste wrapped in noodles--fantastic), roast pork fried rice (great char siu, wok hei, not greasy), and a standout shrimp with lobster sauce (rich, eggy, loaded with ground pork, not watered down). Portions are huge and prices fair--three dishes plus a soda ran just under $50. They also offer a dim sum section on the menu, which we haven't tried yet--but based on what we ate, there's promise. It's not fancy, curated, or modern--but it's the kind of takeout Chinese many of us grew up with and can't seem to find anymore. Eat it there while it's hot. It's worth it.

    I don't know how this place doesn't have better reviews. I used to come here years ago, but moved away for a while and now that I've moved back, I feel like they have even improved. the food is even better than i remember. The people that work there are so extremely kind and friendly. I did find it a little pricey, but not willing to remove a star for the cost since everything is expensive these days. The crunchy tuna roll was mind blowing.

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    Egg drop soup had a weird taste. General Taos chicken no taste, hardly any sauce. Won't be back

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    Always delicious Worth the extra drive every single time Staff is pleasant and helpful Just perfect!!

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    excellent food! The place to go for Chinese food highly recommended they also have sushi!

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    Best Chinese food in Boca. I love their general Tsos chicken lunch special. Delicious and affordable. The owners are also very nice.

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    Delicious food and great service ! Have amazing combination plates! The prices are super reasonable too

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    Good sushi and good food overall with large portions. The staff was informative and friendly,

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    The best, most fresh Chinese take out I've found in South Florida. I absolutely love this place.

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