Lotus Express
“The vegetables always taste really fresh and they deliver pretty quickly, I'm inpatient so that means a lot to me.”
“When the craving hits, don't look any further than Lotus Express (and certainly don't order from the obscenely expensive and over-hyped Amy's).”
“The best thing about Lotus Express is their Fried Pork Dumplings, wrapped in rice noodles instead of cheap dough and fried with a sprinkle of love.”
Lotus Express
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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One of the better Chinese takeout in the area here. However I'd stay clear of the authentic Chinese dishes such as Szechuan chicken. Not because its not good, but because its something else. Food is very good here actually. I ordered Szechuan chicken and all it was just chicken with broccoli that was just a tad more spicy. It was good nevertheless.
All other typical Chinese food is very good here and I will stick to that primarily. Delivery is quick also and food is hot and exactly what you ordered without any screw ups or surprises here.
I've been in Inwood for close to five months now, and I had yet to try any Chinese places. Back in WaHi, I was pretty loyal to my precious No. 1 Chinese Restaurant on 181st, and I had seen Lotus Express diagonal from my street corner. I wasn't quite ready to break up with my former Chinese spot after four plus years together, even if the relationship had become long distance. (Read = 21 blocks away.) Last night, the beau wanted Chinese and offered to pick it up at Lotus. I obliged, asked him to get me my typical "safe" meal (chicken and broccoli with brown rice), plus some dumplings.
Folks, let me tell you: these dumplings rival some of the best I've had in Chinatown!
The beau said he talked to the owner, who claims to make the dumplings (and EAT the dumplings) every single day. After the first bite, I was in love! The meat was tender with little flecks of onions and scallions. Had I not already been stuffed with half of my entree, I could have eaten all 8 by myself. The chicken and broccoli was pretty damn good itself, and the owner was nice enough to through in two free egg rolls and an extra Sprite.
I found my Inwood spot for Chinese! So pleased!
The ever-reliable Lotus Express is Inwood's best Chinese restaurant.
Don't be fooled by anyone else claiming otherwise. You may find prices better somewhere else (although I doubt it), but you won't find better service, better food and faster delivery.
The best things on the menu:
-Cheese Wontons (a steal at $4.50 for 8)
-Pork Fried Rice
-Steamed Chicken with either broccoli or string beans, with sauce on the side (a pint for only $5.20!)
-Sweet and Sour Chicken
This is no-frills Chinese delivery at its best.
When the craving hits, don't look any further than Lotus Express (and certainly don't order from the obscenely expensive and over-hyped Amy's).
Just moved to the Heights, recommended by a friend to try Lotus for Chinese and now I'm a regular.
I usually order, fast service, regular Chinese prices, food quality is really good. I enjoy my cheese wontons, general tso and egg rolls. Always and consistently really good.
If you're in the area, this has to be your go to spot.
Ehhh.
It started OK. The dumplings are definitely hand-made. The chow fun was standard but not too greasy. The BBQ pork was what it was.
But then, fast forward 3 hours in my life and… DRY MOUTH.
They use MSG. So it's a no-go for the merlin c sho'.