Chongwah Express
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About Chongwah Express
Chongwah Express is a Chinese restaurant on McFarland N Blvd in Northport, serving food cafeteria-style at a counter with dishes set out and dished into styrofoam containers, even for those eating in. The setup carries over to a drive-thru for orders placed without going inside. The menu covers fried rice and egg rolls alongside honey chicken, sesame chicken, and beef and broccoli. It operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations. The restaurant is family owned and operated, and it closes on Sundays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried rice, egg rolls, hot and spicy chicken and honey chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried rice, egg rolls, hot and spicy chicken and honey chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Fried rice is the dish reviewers praise most, with one calling it the best in town and another pairing it with egg rolls they say are the best they've had anywhere. Close behind are the honey chicken, the hot and spicy chicken from a combo, beef and broccoli, sesame chicken, and lo mein, with one first-timer finding the order quick, hot, fresh, and correct. Long-time regulars, including one of nearly ten years and another of more than 25, describe kind treatment from the couple who run it and food that isn't flashy but is satisfying. Criticism is real and specific. One reviewer found the food decent but greasy, served in styrofoam even when dining in, and pointed to better Chinese options nearby. Another found the drive-thru portions small and the fried rice not tasty. A third took home sweet and sour chicken that was like rubber after asking if it was fresh, then was told to come back by when in town. Reviewers also note a shrimp sauce that comes at no charge.
Customer Review Summary
Fried rice is the dish reviewers praise most, with one calling it the best in town and another pairing it with egg rolls they say are the best they've had anywhere. Close behind are the honey chicken, the hot and spicy chicken from a combo, beef and broccoli, sesame chicken, and lo mein, with one first-timer finding the order quick, hot, fresh, and correct. Long-time regulars, including one of nearly ten years and another of more than 25, describe kind treatment from the couple who run it and food that isn't flashy but is satisfying. Criticism is real and specific. One reviewer found the food decent but greasy, served in styrofoam even when dining in, and pointed to better Chinese options nearby. Another found the drive-thru portions small and the fried rice not tasty. A third took home sweet and sour chicken that was like rubber after asking if it was fresh, then was told to come back by when in town. Reviewers also note a shrimp sauce that comes at no charge.
Featured reviews
- Darius Taylor
“Love chongwah. Very sad to come home and see they are closed. This is my golden standard for Chinese food and living in Texas has been tough to find gems close to this locations flavor and service. Know you guys are loved and missed!”
- Tahnya Bell
“Tried this place for the first time today. My only negative is not trying it sooner! Got my order quickly; it was hot and fresh and correct. My food was delicious. I ordered a combo and one of my items was the hot and spicy chicken. It was so good! I will definitely be going back again!”
- Matthew Smith
“Better food than Swen and it’s cheaper, quicker, and has better portion sizes.. 100% go here!! It was only $9.89 for all this.”
- Marcy Myers
“First time eating here usually get Swen's portions were small and it was not fried rice just not very tasty. Did get drive thru maybe if you eat inside portions are larger but compared to Swen's they are very lacking. Would not recommend just drive a little further to a much better restaurant.”
- Robert Dickey
“Chongwah was my first Chinese food experience when I was a child. I loved them then, and I love them now. I have never had a bad experience with them in the 25+ years that I've eaten there. If your expecting high end cuisine, look …”
Amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Has drive-through
- On-site services available
- Serves lunch
- Has toilet
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