Shanghai Express

YumYum! Love this place. Run by super nice people. I LOVE their «pao pao lan chan». Hot n sour soup good too. I always get take out, so I don’t know about the dine in experience.
I allllllways order way more then i could possibly eat: to ensure days of heavenly leftovers! This place looks like a hole, but the food makes up for it a million times over.
I call in my order and pick it up so i don’t have to wait. Usually takes about 20mins. Omg I want some now!

By far the best Chinese takeout in Lakeland!
I’ve eaten here over 100 times… seriously. Always delicious. Always fast. Family owned and operated. Never once have they messed up on my order.
General Tso’s Deluxe Dinner which includes a side of sweet and sour pork, fried rice, cup of soup (egg drop or hot & sour), egg roll & a beverage all for $ 9.10. The meal easily feeds me and both my kids, and (depending on how hungry I am) sometimes have enough leftovers for lunch tomorrow too!
The atmosphere is weird, quite possibly the worst bathroom facilities, but it’s takeout. Who cares? The best Chinese restaurants are always the weird ones.

Best Chinese in Lakeland !!! I go hear at least once a week. Order the General Tso’s chicken spicy. It’s not that spicy at all, I usually add more hot sauce. I like that they have the drive through and the staff is so friendly. The chicken is fresh and some of the best quality I’ve seen from a Chinese restaurant. I also enjoy the crab Rangoon and lo mein.

I love this place! Everything is always good, and they are CHEAP. I’m moving soon and will seriously miss. Also, their drive through is relatively quick, and very convenient. Would 100% recommend.

I ordered shrimp fried rice, 2 egg rolls, and wonton soup. The soup has too much soy sauce for me but the rice and egg rolls are great!

Moved to Tampa and cannot find another place like this. If their overall ranking is not above 4 stars, Lakeland needs to start appreciating their local spots more. Try the beef & broccoli meal with fried rice and an egg roll; you can thank me later. To-​Go is the only Way-​To-​Go here.

Gave it another chance. :) My order was perfect, my food was good. but still a little kid working the window. Really not sure that is legal.

Rude! We walked in at 9:20pm. The sign on door says open until 10:00. We ordered and he told us we have to take it to go. We are closing! You cannot stay. She told us this at least three times. And there was hair in my food. No soap in the bathrooms. The soda from the fountain tastes like it hasn’t been properly cleaned in a while. Will not be back.

So inconsistent. Been here 4 times. One time it was really good, two times it was horrible and today it was okay.
The flip side… $ 3.99 lunch special is a pretty good deal if you get them on a good day

this place is awesome, best quick chinese in town period. The family that runs it are very nice and efficient. I have never had a problem with food quality like the previous reviewer suggested. Try the Steamed Chicken and Broccoli with Brown Sauce for a healthy and delicious meal. Plus their lo mein and fried rice dishes are the bomb dotcom, word up, keep on rocking in a free world.

Quick service and fair price, they offer the usual large variety of Chinese food. My wife and I used to stop by every other week and only recently rediscovered it. It’s a great spot to get food to-​go and enjoy while watching a movie.
I like the orange chicken and cashew chicken best. My wife loves their lo mein noodle dishes and Szechuan chicken. They make the food just right for my taste but are happy to kick up the spice for my wife.
Atmosphere is… Well, it’s what I expect from a quick service Chinese restaurant. But I don’t come here for the décor, I come for the food.
Compared to mall-​style Chinese food, I feel their food is better quality, and everything is cooked to order. Bottom line, this is my go-​to spot when we’re craving Chinese comfort food.

In fairness, I have not eaten here in ten years! Ever since little gray-​segmented-​bodied bugs climbed out of the styro «to go» box they handed me with my food order. On an occasion before that, I drove through the drive-​thru and the guy was asleep (literally) at the window and did not wake up. These events prevent me from EVER returning!