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Located in the heart of Elk Grove Village, Ma’s Oriental Express offers a delightful journey into authentic Chinese cuisine, perfectly balancing flavor, quality, and value. This charming Chinese takeout spot is cherished by locals for its extensive menu, friendly service, and consistent freshness—making it a top choice for anyone craving satisfying, home-style Asian dishes without breaking the bank.
Step into Ma’s Oriental Express and you’ll immediately notice the clean, straightforward atmosphere that emphasizes efficiency without sacrificing quality. This no-frills establishment focuses on delivering great food fast, whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or ordering dinner for the family.
The extensive menu reads like a Chinese food lover’s dream, featuring beloved classics such as General TSO’s Chicken, an irresistible blend of crispy, savory-sweet bites; the rich and fragrant Sesame Chicken Lunch; and the ever-popular Pot Stickers, golden pockets bursting with savory filling. For noodle enthusiasts, the Singapore Rice Noodles and Chicken Pad Thai bring an added layer of aromatic complexity and texture.
If you’re in the mood to try something hearty and full-flavored, their Mongolian Beef Dinner Special is a standout—tender strips of beef paired with savory sauce and fresh vegetables that echo both bold and refined tastes. Or perhaps their variety of beef dishes like Beef With String Beans or Kung Pao Beef will tempt your palate with their layered spices and satisfying textures.
What truly elevates Ma’s Oriental Express is not just the high-quality dishes but the thoughtful preparation. Several customers mention the absence of MSG and the balanced seasoning that highlights the natural flavors of each ingredient. This delicate approach means you get dishes that are fresh, hot, and bursting with true Chinese culinary tradition without overwhelming saltiness or artificial additives.
Customer reviews consistently praise the generous portions and quick, hassle-free service. Carlos R. appreciated the convenience and value: “Food was great and at a great price. Where else can you eat under $10?” Tiffany Lockhart highlights the freshness and volume, sharing how her Sweet and Sour Chicken lunch was perfectly portioned with attention to detail—“Everything Was Fresh n’ Hot.” Eric B. commends the friendly staff and their willingness to accommodate special requests like No MSG and extras like pineapple, making it a personalized dining experience.
Offering family dinner specials that cater to various group sizes, from two up to five people, Ma’s Oriental Express is perfect for casual family meals or sharing with friends. Their selections—from tender cashew chicken to flavorful curry and classic egg foo young—ensure there’s something for every taste, all without stretching your budget.
Whether you crave a quick lunch break filled with comforting Chinese classics or want to bring home a feast for your loved ones, Ma’s Oriental Express masterfully delivers. It’s the kind of place where the food feels homemade, the service feels personal, and the prices are refreshingly reasonable. For a taste of authentic Chinese takeout in Elk Grove Village that truly respects flavor and freshness, Ma’s Oriental Express is a must-try.
I was craving Chinese and wanted to try something in the area. This place did not disappoint. Called my order and was ready in 10 mins for pick up. No hassle. Food was great and at a great price. Where else can you eat under $10?
There’s Not Too Many Good Suburb Chinese Take-Out Restaurants. This One Is Actually Pretty Good As Far As Pricing && Taste. I Ordered The L-08 Sweet and Sour Chicken Lunch Special with My Rice Fried Spicy && the Sweet n’ Sour Sauce Placed On The Side. The Portions Are A Good Size For All (Chicken, Rice, && Sauce). Everything Was Fresh n’ Hot. As Far As Customer Service, The Lady Who Answered My Call && Prepared My Order Upon Arrival Was Quiet Yet Pleasant. Everything In My Order Was Correct && Prepped The Way I Requested It. As For Atmosphere, It’s Very Clean && Quiet. You Can Only Here The Clicking n’ Clacking of The Pots && Pans. There is Only Seating Available To Wait For Your Food && No Options To Dine In. Which Is Okay Because I’d Still Order From Here Again.
Ma's has excellent food and top notch service. They are willing to work with special requests such as No MSG or Add Pineapple. The prices are inexpensive and the serving sizes are perfect for people who are looking to have leftovers. They are definitely one of my favorite Chinese takeout spots.
Great portions and reasonably priced! I appreciate the cleanliness and simplicity of this quaint establishment. They're carryout only, quick and easy to order, and a wide selection of options. It's too bad other individuals find their food flavorless...it's because its prepared with no msg and aiming for that less salt flavoring. At least in our opinion, the food was absolutely delicious and very grateful they chose to really pack in the food. As you can see from the photos tagged, they do not cheat you with the amount of food you paid for. **Best to call and order ahead**
This place never disappoints. Every time I'm in the area I gotta grab a lunch Special. Great quality of food for a great price. Stop by if you're ever in the area!
I have eaten here twice in the last week. Both times it has been really good. I had the Sweet and Sour Shrimp and my wife had the Mongolian Beef. We ordered the lunch special which is $9.65 each. The portions are very large. We both get practically 2 full meals each. And it comes with chicken fried rice which I like a lot better than plain rice. We also ordered 2 egg rolls. They were very good and pretty large. I don't remember the price of the egg rolls. I think Ma's is a really good value. The restaurant is only for carryout. There are no tables.
Whenever I try a new old style chinese restaurant, I get shrimp with lobster sauce and bbq pork something, like bbq pork fried rice or vegetables, etc. Shrimp with lobster sauce is a very nostalgic food for me. It was something I tried 15~ish years ago from this small chinese restaurant near work. It was $5.45 lunch specials at the time, and I wanted to try something other than monglian beef, generals Tsao chicken etc. And i fell in love ever since. I love brown starch sauce that is made with, and it needs to have black beans and stripes of pork and egg. But some restaurants tend to make this with white sauce with pea and ground pork, or just not enough salt or msg. Well, this place make it perfectly how I wanted, and less than 9 bucks. You can't beat this deal. The only thing to critize is that chicken fried rice was not good...it was dry and maybe a day old. Bbq pork was also really good, cut thick the way I also like it. You can taste rice oyster sauce, and vegetables were cooked well. It definitely reminded me of the old spot that I loved and will be coming back to try more dishes.