This is a family run establishment. They are very personable and quick. I have only used the take out drive through and I've never had to wait long. Yet the food is still always fresh and hot. No frills place. Food speaks for itself. Good...prices and portions. I like the general tso with white meat only or chicken lo mein.More

We drive by here regularly and figured we would give them a try. These prices are good but the food...not so much. Way too much MSG or something. But the flavor just wasn't there. They are nice folks but it's just not a place that...we will return to, sadly.More

Great Chinese. The eat in is lacking in appeal, but if you want to get it to go this is perfect. Best in town.

We love Cathay Express, and order from their nearly every Sunday. As with most menus we've found some offerings we didn't like as well as others, and some that have become our go-to selections when we don't want to have to think about what to...order. One crab Rangoon comes with every order. We always call in our order ahead of time, so waiting for food prep is never an issue for us. As other reviewers have said, the building is one you would drive right by if you didn't know what delicious options were offered inside. Don't let the exterior fool you! The food is very good, and you will get plenty of it.More

We visit here a couple of times each month and the food is always good. The crab rangoon is by far the best in town. The location is an old drive in with limited seating and the dine in facilities are not of high quality....It is family owned and run and service can be very good to rather slow. The food is always hot and fresh and they take call ahead orders for pick up.More

I'm from springfield where there is a chinese resturant on almost every street corner! While I'm still not fond of the sweet and sour sauce that Kansas City vendors use (the red sauce), Cathay express does do a good job. The establishment is less than...to be desired, but we usually order it take out! Family owned and service is very personable! Best Chinese food I've found in north eastern IndependenceMore