Wok In
7530 E Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85207
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Address :
7530 E Main St
Mesa, AZ, 85207 - Phone (480) 830-6868
- Website https://wokinus.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Kristina W.
My husband and I have visited Wok In four times now, and can't wait to go back again and again. Excellent service, their wait staff has always been very attentive to our table and our needs. Fast service! Delicious food: their crab angels, pot stickers, and egg rolls are delicious. Soup is very tasty. Their main menu items are priced $4.99-$6.99, are flavorful, and nice sized portions. Their Thai Iced Teas and Coffees are very very good too! The best Asian food in East Mesa, hands down. The decor is simple, which I can appreciate, and our last visit had fresh flowers on almost every table, which I loved. My husband and I also love the ambient classical music playing in the background. It is a very nice experience going to Wok In! We are always impressed with each visit.
(5)Liza K.
The service was fast and friendly, the restaurant is newly remodeled and very clean, and you can't beat the prices. My husband had the Cha Gio and really enjoyed them. We both had beef dishes for our entrees. I had the Bo Luc Lac and he had the Beef Sate. Both dishes were fresh and very flavorful and the beef was tender and delicious. This place is a great addition to the limited selection of non-chain restaurants in the far East valley. We will be returning soon to try the pot stickers.
(4)Michael A.
Like what they say the place is really clean and the waiters are friendly and courteous. I finally found my cravings for Vietnamese egg rolls called Goi Cuon. My wife commented, "I like eating new kinds of food with you!" I am glad she like it. We also enjoyed the crab angels. Reasonable price for main dish $4.99. The servings are just right and enough.
(4)Don J.
WOW! This place is really good! The menu looks like Pei Wei, except the dishes are half the price. I had the orange chicken & steamed rice. All white breast meat with just the right amount of sauce. I'm used to orange chicken being a spicy dish. It's not here, but the flavor is really good. I'm sure you could request it spicy if you wish. Some might thing the portions are a little on the small side, but considering each dish is only $4.99, order a couple of different dishes and share. The dining room is nicely decorated and very clean. I was greeted before I had taken 2 steps inside the door by a very friendly young lady, who promptly took my order. My meal was ready to go in 5 or 6 minutes. I drove 10 minutes to my home, and my food was still hot and delicious. Can't wait to take my finicky wife for a sit down lunch and try the hot & spicy soup and some crab angels. Wok In is definitely a wonderful addition to the NE Mesa dining scene. They are open daily from 11am to 9pm.
(5)Rose H.
We decided to give this place a try based on prior reviews. The first thing we noticed upon arrival in the parking lot was a horrible smell of rotten food coming from the dumpster area. Prices are low and the staff is pleasant. The menu is limited. Crab angels were well flavored but cold. Orange chicken was overpoweringly citrusy. Vegetable lomein was unremarkable.
(2)Dani T.
Great restaurant, especially for the area. some of the best Asian food i have ever had. The thai rice noodles were thin and tender. The lo mein noodles were also fantastic. Oh, and the crab puffs were DELISH! Not the fried cream cheese that other places try and pass off. The decor was kind of plain, but it was clean and tasteful. The speed of was decent, especially considering that they were pretty busy on a Wednesday night. I could ask for more polite staff though. We'll definately go back soon.
(4)John L.
For $5 per entree with white rice, it's hard to beat Wok In. We had the Kung Pao and Mongolian Beef. Both were flavorful, packed with meat and vegetables and were just the right size. We ordered one entree with fried rice and found it mildly mushy and bland--stick with the white rice. The service was reasonable considering how crowded it was at 5 pm on a Friday night.
(4)Cynthia P.
$=good deal :)=full tummy This is the first time I have been to Wok In, the staff is very friendly and helpful and the restaurant is clean. If you are a patron of those Express Chinese places (you know the one with the panda)...you will be impressed with this place, because 1...it is a sit down restaurant and 2... the food is better than theirs. The orange chicken is wonderful, lightly battered and deep fried with a flavorful sauce...hot, steamy and delicious...not hard with a ton of batter and over done. The chicken pieces were of a nice size and the portion...lets say this I had to bring half of it home. The Thai Iced tea is wonderful and I was impressed with the value for the money. I will make this my NEW place to get good Asian Fusion at a great price.
(5)Howard L.
It's the ghetto version of pei Wei. It's really cheap but nothing to be excited . I had higher expectation because the owner also ones Saigon in chandler. I wish the food is more authentic like Saigon.
(2)Zhane P.
There's never really anybody here and they play elevator music so it can feel a little creepy at first, but the food WAY makes up for it. The staff isn't 'amazing' but they are pleasant enough. On average a plate cost like $5.00 so you really can't beat it. They've got grandma cooking in the back, so you know it's fresh, if you want good Chinese, Wok In is the place to go.
(4)Trevor J.
It is always rough with non-chain locations to review them poorly, but this restaurant did multiple things that were wrong. First off our order was written down incorrectly to where we didn't receive an appetizer that we wanted and the time between ordering, food, and check was fairly long. I think it took us over an hour to complete the process. It didn't seem all that busy, but maybe they had a new employee and we will probably come back eventually to give it another try, but from our first impression we weren't impressed.
(2)Greg H.
Had some Kung Pao, and it was good. They used actual hot peppers instead of chili powder like some of the lesser restaurants. But the portion size was small and the price high for what little I got. Also tried the hot and spicy soup. It was neither hot nor spicy, but it tasted fine. And again, there wasn't much of it.
(3)Michelle H.
I wanted to like the place. We just moved out to East Mesa and were excited about trying a local spot. We were hungry and wanted a good tasty place to eat lunch. The restaurant is large and clean. Most tables filled with mostly seniors, although half the place was closed off. I was excited at the idea of Thai/Chinese/Vietnamese all in one spot and what I consider pretty cheap prices. I ordered the Pad Thai while my daughter got her regular - Orange Chicken. Food came out promptly once we were finally waited on, seemed under staffed. The Pad Thai was not at all good. It was mostly just lukewarm noodles sparsely dotted with chicken, peanuts and bean sprouts. No flavor at all and why is so wet??? I know Pad Thai can vary between places but this was the worst I've had, sorry to say. The orange chicken was better with a strong taste of real orange, though it was very heavily breaded, which is not unusual for OC. Not sure I'd come back, even though it is very low priced. The Pad Thai was so wrong, its hard to look past. I would've done better with a cup of ramen noodles made from my microwave, even though I hate ramen.
(2)Lawrence G.
First off I just like to point out that I am Vietnamese and I have very high standards for our Vietnamese soup (pho). When I first walked in this place it is very big and clean, I was truly impressed compare to other Vietnamese places I been to. I ordered the Thai tea and beef pho. My first tasting of the pho broth, I have to say it's pretty good, I'm not going to say it is the best but it has all the key ingredients that make what it is. The Thai tea is good but all places I had them they will always taste the same. I'm very impressed by how clean this place is and pricing. Will be coming back soon. 4.5 stars
(5)Alma G.
I am giving this place 4 stars because the price was so good and compared to the food I was impressed. For cheaper than a fast food meal you can get a good tasty meal here. I would order take from here.
(4)Brad M.
Everything here is good. Excellent prices as well. The pho to pad thai all done very well. We have added it to our rotation! Even our teenagers liked the food!
(4)Gillian C.
Good food. Fast service. They used to have coupons on their take-out menus but they stopped doing that. :(
(4)Nam D.
Sometimes writing is therapeutic in ending a relationship. Spoken aloud, the name puts a grimace on my face, as once spoken with great joy now evokes deep regret. For the last 4 months I've had permutations of this conversation with my wife: "Hmmm I don't really feel like cooking." Me "Well we could order delivery." Wife. Face begins to morph into the Why-do-I-put-up-with-you-face. "We could. Orrrrrrrrrrrrr we could... wok in! Ahahahahaha." Me "Why did I marry you." Wife. "Well if you need to, you can always wok out! Ahahahahaha." Me THE GLARE. Wife. With heart afloat with punny happiness, I approached this Chinese restaurant called Wok In. Situated prominently on the corner of Sossaman and Main, a tinge of trepidation shook me as I noted that their signage had only a single letter working. Eating at O isn't as fun as Wok In, but I figured the food should be what concerns me. Walking up some steps that they kindly warn you about, I enter and the restaurant feels spacious, probably can seat 120-ish. Pretty worn decor but no points off for that. Momentary confusion as they have a order counter, but also full service seating. Nice server with very cheerful disposition seats and takes drink order which is iced tea, which arrives very promptly. I decide to try their egg drop soup, goi cuon, and bun cha gio thit nuong. I don't quite remember, but I want to say everything was $2 except the bun, which was around $7. After ordering the server asks me if I'm Vietnamese. Sure am! Clouds pass over the previously unrelenting sunny disposition as she swiftly departs to place my order. Surprised, I take another look around my surroundings, and note the absence of any of my people. Knowing many caucasians with excellent taste in asian cuisine, I shrug off the demographics and tell myself everything will be okay. Egg drop soup arrives very promptly. Its tolerable. Less eggy than most but with lots of carrot, corn, some cabbage, flavor is a bit weak but veggies redeem it slightly. Goi Cuon much more disappointing. Stuffed with a lot of lettuce, bean sprout, and 3 shrimp between the 2 rolls. No pork. The sauce was pure bottled hoisin with some sprinkled peanuts on top. Then my favorite cool noodle dish, Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong. Normally this is a bright, herbaceous dish with slippery rice noodles, lots of herbs/veggies, and savory pork slices grilled + egg rolls. The cha gio (fried egg roll) were really tasty, and grilled beef was nice enough, but the fish sauce was very watery, and lettuce was probably 30% of the volume of this dish. Some good bits to this dish but overall unbalanced and depressing with the weak nuoc mam. Well. Time to walk up and pay for my food. Server timidly asks if I liked the food. She gets an unconvincing yea it was fine. She can tell and quietly says goodbye. I say good bye as well. Good bye to the server, good bye to a fun pun that I can't use anymore as its just depressing to think of, good bye to a Chinese restaurant with Vietnamese owners who make bad Viet food, good bye to it all... I wok out.
(2)Eric E.
Place wasn't bad, food wasn't bad, just seemed overpriced. Parking in this complex where it's located can also be maddening. Overall, I don't think I'll return to this place.
(2)Vanesa M.
If I can rate 0 I would. My first and last time in this place. Salmon was way over cooked that you can't taste it and they covered it with sauce! Yuk! Water served was nasty! Lime slice was dry. Don't go here
(1)Ericka A.
For the price and portions, this place is a steal. A hidden gem really! The food is so good! Definitely worth a try!
(5)Amanda M.
The only reason this place loses a star is their 'crab angels', which are mostly wrapper with very little cream cheese/crab mix in the middle. The rest of the food, however, is really good. Never had a bad meal, and we've been through quite a few dishes--my favorite so far is the curry chicken. I'm nuts for Indian curry, and tried their curry on a whim. It was delicious! It's cheap, always fresh and piping hot, and the people are friendly. And now that I live nearby again, this will be my go-to for "Chinese" (really the food is more Vietnamese) take out.
(4)Diana H.
I am glad that this place is so close to our home. Great food at a great price. My fiance and I come here a lot, mostly for take out. We have eaten in the dining room several times, which is always very clean. The staff is always so nice and always recognize us when we come in. We love their potstickers and crab angels. My fiance loves the orange chicken and Bo Luc Lac and I love just about everything. Some other good dishes are the basil fried rice, pad thai, and curry chicken. They have terrific Thai iced tea and Vietnamese iced coffee as well! I always recommend this place!
(5)Tim C.
Great food for the price. The pot stickers are a favourite . Service is courteous and quick.
(5)Georgette A.
I love the menue, and the prices. Chinese, vietnamese, and thai food. friendly atmosfere. Very clean restaurant. Also, portions are generous.
(5)Jon K.
For $5 an entree this place can't be beat. Good food, friendly and fast service. I had the spicy Thai noodles and they're just as good as anything you'd pay for at another competing restaurant. Great place for a cheap, friendly, low pressure meal of good quality
(4)Michelle W.
I love this place and live nearby so I go a lot! It's a great place of you want good cheap food. I thought it was too good to be true when everything on the menu was about $5 but the Thai iced tea, potstickers, basil rice, and orange chicken are delicious. Gave it only four starts because not everything is delicious... Good... Just not delicious, but for $5 not bad. Our favorite thing to do is buy the party size potstickers... 40 for $25.
(4)TJ M.
Teaching my fiance how to say pho correctly without giggling. His first time eating Vietnamese food. For real? We have eaten there twice in the past week. I so enjoy a good spring roll. I am a spring roll critic. Their spring rolls are good. However, somebody needs to teach them how to make peanut sauce. The crab angels are delicious! Place is clean. Staff is friendly. Noise level is normal or maybe too quiet. You can too easily hear conversations. Young women in the booth next to us chatting away saying; "like" this , like that, like like like like like every other word. Must be some kind of infliction that makes one sound unintelligent. Food is good. Service is quick. Place is clean. Drinking water is not that good. Though not as bad as fish tank drinking water syndrome.
(4)Nick D.
Food is ok, nothing to write home about. Prices for what you get are bit steep. For example, 4.99 lunch gets you an entire with rice only, no sides. However, if you head down the road 5 minutes away, j&m chinese food for $5 will get you an entre, rice, crab puff, salad and soup! For the money, I just can't recommend wok in when their competition down the road gives do much more At Equal Or Better quality.
(3)Heather W.
My husband & son tried this place last night & we were not impressed. Yes the service was friendly & fast, the food however wasn't the best. The price is right for the mediocre food we received, it's cheap and fast. However, I'd rather pay more and get food that I'd actually like to eat. If you don't want to spend a ton of money to get your Chinese food fix then this is the place for you. But if you actually want to enjoy your food go some place else.
(2)Jason W.
With all the Five star reviews I expected way way better...I have to believe most of those reviewers have a crack habit. Yes it's cheap but its also cheap. The old slogan "You get what you pay for" applies heavily here. Was it gross and disgusting. No. Was it flavorful and delicious, No. The only thing redeeming was the Pho Broth. The Lo Mein was like spaghetti with some veggies and sad looking shrimp in it. The Fried Rice looked and tasted awful. Lose the Fusion and make a decision.
(2)Maila N.
Very cheap prices. Tasty food. Very kind employees. This is my go-to place!
(5)Danny A.
I was impressed here on my first visit, and I will definitely add this spot to my rotation of restaurants. The prices are really good, based on what I got (Chicken Pho) and taking a peek at other plates that servers were bringing by my booth on their way to other tables. It was fairly busy for noon on a Saturday, during a holiday weekend in East Mesa. That's also a good sign. Place was clean, and service was friendly.
(4)Barbara R.
My family and I just love this place great food and the price is very reasonable. I enjoy their lunch and dinner menu. Their Chai Iced Tea is absolutely delicious. You will not be disappointed in dining here. The staff is always nice and friendly and the service is very good here. and the food is tasty and always prepared fresh. I go there for the food and never disappointed.
(5)Erica F.
Was leery of coming in as the name does not give warm fuzzies, but was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness, service, and freshness of their food. One of the best Phad Thai I have found in the Phoenix metro area! Nice prices and nice portions make this a must try place to eat!
(5)Thea C.
Not too bad for local Chinese food near AJ. Will satisfy your basic craving. Don't expect anything exotic. The orange chicken was too orange tasting, i have to admit Panda Express is better on this dish. The other dish i tried was Pad Thai, it was ok too. Good enough for a short drive from AJ, but ive had better near Gilbert Road and 60.. Clean restaurant, free fortune cookie in a basket for your taking and toothpicks.
(3)ran k.
We got here two friends after we saw the reviews on yelp and it was just great. Service was super fast and friendly Food was in the table after maybe 3 minuths And the price was unbeatable $10.78 for two people, wow I would recommend them to everybody Thank you
(5)Michael B.
Great food have been here several times now and always hot and consistent. Great choices and very reasonable price....
(4)Chuck Y.
If you are looking for a PF Chang's experience then this is not for you. If you want clean, quiet, friendly atmosphere and good food for less than you'll spend at fast food then you'll love this place.
(5)KingMat T.
So today I decided to try a place I have passed by many times. The reviews seemed good and I wanted to try it for myself. Once I walked in I was "greeted and seated" and a drink order was placed. I was happy with the quickness of service. I noticed that almost everything on the menu was $4.99. What a great concept. I picked the veggie eggrolls to start with and I thought they were pretty dang good for $2.99 for 4. I ordered the spicy sate soup beef and it was good as well. I would recommend trying this place because for the money it's worth it!
(4)Sean L.
Our family has been coming here for almost two years now and we have yet to have a bad experience. We are always welcomed with a warm greeting and polite service which really adds to the Asian atmosphere. The family that runs the place are very humble and genuinely care about your experience. Almost all the entrees are priced at 5 bucks, and you can't really beat it for what you get. The food is consistently good and portions sufficiently large. We will continue to make this place a usually stop! Ps. Sweet and Sour chicken is a favorite.
(5)Phoebe B.
Horrible food!!!! Went with two other people, we each only ate one bite and pushed our plates aside. Will not be returning.
(1)Tori F.
First time eating here after driving past this place all the time. Don't judge a book by its cover by looking at the outside and its location. I ordered the egg drop soup, their hot tea, and the steamed vegetables with shrimp and a side of peanut sauce. Their egg drop was the best I've had in a while, and was surprised to see tofu in it. The tea was brewed to perfection. The steamed veggies with shrimp and the peanut sauce on the side was soo good. Definitely coming here again since I'm usually picky about Asian food, but this place won me over. Five stars!
(5)David M.
This hidden gem is great. The Beef Pho is excellent! Also the Chicken Teriyaki is awesome, and they don't skimp on the portions. Give it a try if you can.
(5)Erika K.
Yummy food for cheap! We got pad Thai which was good. Nothing mind blowing but you can't beat it for the price and you get a good size serving. Next time id ask them to spice it up a bit.
(4)Crystal P.
I really appreciate this place. That atmosphere is calm and casual. It's no typical Asian dine in place. They have a mix of Chinese,Vietnamese and all other varieties of Asian cuisine. It's not fancy but i you're looking for a Asian place that's not Panda Express then go here. The prices are reasonable and the food is yummy. The ca gio (viet crispy egg rolls) is my fave along with Padthai and pho!! Every time I visit my parents I always stop by here to eat. The workers and owners here are very sweet,friendly and polite. I hope they plan on doing a second wok in in the west valley,because this place isn't a disappointment.
(4)Jamie B.
Love this place! Th efood is cheap and VERY Yummy. Reminds me of PF changs but half the cost.
(4)Charity S.
Oh my gosh! I was so sick after I left this place, but it had nothing to do with bad food...I can't believe how fast they got our food out, piping hot, and for an awesome price. $5 for lunch? Yes, please. I ate way too much.
(5)Melissa S.
The reason to come here is the price. Entrees are priced between $5 and $9 and the portions are generous. Jasmine tea is $0.75. Appetizers are $4. The food came out hot and super fast. The waitstaff was attentive and polite, and the restaurant itself feels clean. Parking is plentiful. BUT.....the taste was very mediocre. Our party of 5 sampled different dishes and no one was amazed. The pad-thai was a little vinegary and the orange chicken was unremarkable. The eggrolls were good. Despite the average quality of the eats, I might still go back just because can't beat the price (especially for dinner).
(3)Emily M.
I was surprised when I walked in here, it was clean looking. Tried a late lunch before heading out of town. I read so much about the pot stickers that I had to try them. They were $4.99 for 8 pieces. (thumbs up). They were actually good. I was in the mood for noodles so I had the chicken Lo Mein and my other half had the orange chicken and a diet soda. Oh yea have the Thai Ice tea (its awesome). The orange chicken was good it was crunchy and the breading was thin so you can tell that you were eating chicken. Now my Lo mein was ok, not much flavor and it seem like they use spaghetti noodles... as we were waiting I saw that other tables were ordering their pot stickers so its popular there. The service is really good. Most of the menu items are priced at $4.99 which lets you experiment and try dishes because its not gonna cost you an arm or leg.
(3)Natalie G.
Only Chinese food worth having in the central AZ area! Definitely try the basil fried rice- life changing!
(5)Mayo B.
Service: 5 star Food: 1 Star (redeemed by their Vietnamese fare else negative) Mom and Pop store: Check Price: Cheap = 4 star I would have given this a 2 star at most if it wasn't for the service. Their Chinese Kung pao was dreadful (sweet and tough chicken). I should have stuck with the Vietnamese spread (but had pre-ordered from their online menu). The service was really good and the place was really clean and almost "American" diner looking.
(4)Darren N.
Price is right, but you get what you pay for.
(2)Logie Z.
If there's nothin' else around, wheredyago? They are the sister company to Saigon Pho, one of our fave. It's descent food...not much choices in the surrounding area. Your little above average Chinese fast food entrees starting at $5, with good service, can't beat that. No lazy Susan= no family dining choices. If I live closer, I may go back...but it's not worth my drive.
(3)Matt G.
Cheap good meal. The portions are a good size and taste great. The restaurant is kept clean. This was a good find
(5)Edward W.
I've never had a bad experience at the Wok In. Having lived for eighteen years in Asia, I've learned to appreciate their food, and having compared Wok In with other Asian restaurants in East Mesa, the Wok In wins every time. It may be cheap, but the food, service and friendly staff are first rate
(5)Lisa D.
First time here and was very pleasantly surprised. Lo mein & shrimp pad Thai were delicious. Not overly saucy, salty, or greasy like some Chinese can be. Very fresh ingredients. Friendly & fast service & prices are great!
(4)Kathy W.
Great service from the minute we walked in the door. Food was pretty good and we'll be back if we happen to be in the area and want Asian food.
(4)Sarah I.
Clean, fast & attentive service. Food is cheap and flavorful. Order a few things to share cuz you won't have worry about an outrageous bill. Spicy beef satay soup was very good and the lo mein was everything could have hoped for: A nice mix of vegetables done just right, noodles that weren't soggy, and a very tasty sauce.
(4)Rose H.
We decided to give this place a try based on prior reviews. The first thing we noticed upon arrival in the parking lot was a horrible smell of rotten food coming from the dumpster area. Prices are low and the staff is pleasant. The menu is limited. Crab angels were well flavored but cold. Orange chicken was overpoweringly citrusy. Vegetable lomein was unremarkable.
(2)Callie M.
I was craving fried rice and lo mein but I didn't want to go to Panda Express. So I decided to try this place out because of the good reviews, plus it's only 3 miles away from my house. I didn't dine in, I called them and ordered for pick up. I got the basil fried rice with tofu, lo mein noodles with tofu and the steamed veggies with tofu (I absolutely love tofu!!!!) the steamed veggies also come with white rice and a brown sauce. I thought all of the food I got was going to be side dishes since everything was only 4.99 but nope, I literally got 3 big entrees. You get a lot of food for what you pay for. The lo mein was delicious and the veggie plate with steamed rice and brown sauce was mouth watering. The basil fried rice was a little funky because of the basil haha it's really good but then you get hit with an intense after taste of basil. I can handle it but people who absolutely cannot stand basil should skip it or ask if they can get the rice without the basil. I just threw some soi sauce on it and it was yummy. I only gave this place 4 stars because I don't know how their dine in experience works but next time I will definitely go here to eat instead of calling in. I also will try some of their entrees with meat in it to see how it taste. So all in all, the food was great and the price was even better. You gotta try this place!
(4)Jennifer C.
Great service, good food, at the best price! :) I've been to this restaurant several times and can recommend the following items: Basil fried rice: flavorful and delicious, different from the generic fried rice at other restaurants Salmon: seared so that it has that crispy glazed edge. one of my favorite items. Might ask for sauce on the side though because they give a lot. Crab angels: always delicious, crispy, and warm! Overall, the restaurant is a bit far from the phoenix area, but it is well worth the drive. There is a lot of seating, which makes it a great place for parties! Friendly staff is always a plus as well.
(4)Megan S.
Wok In is one of those unassuming places that doesn't look like much from the street. I was very pleasantly surprised to discover how delicious it is! The restaurant is very nice and clean. It has been fairly empty when we have gone, but I've just been there at odd hours. The food is very cheap, most items under $6, for a lot of very good flavorful food. My absolute favorite item on the menu are their potstickers. They absolutely melt in your mouth, and are so delicious. I have liked pretty much everything on the menu so far. It is great to experiment here.
(5)Ricky C.
This place used to be known as the Feedbag a few years back but now has been turned into a local chinese food spot. When you first walk in you are greeted by a very nice person (big points) and offered a table. The place is decorated simply yet is very clean and open. In fact you can see into the kitchen through the large service window. The food selection is very simple yet really well done. Most people who like chinese or just want a change from the all you can eat buffet will enjoy eating here as the food is affordable (each dish under $5) and very well prepared. After going over the menu I decided to try the chicken teriyaki over steamed white rice. Note: there is an extra charge for brown rice. It also came with a side of steamed broccoli which was good but a little to crunchy. The chicken was cooked perfectly with the sauce adding that nice bit of sweet flavor you expect. Not overpowering, it also added nice flavor to the rice. The place has not been up and running for long but I can see myself visiting them again soon. If you are in the area stop in and check them out.
(4)Grant A.
The Wok In is a standard sit-down, waiter-style Chinese restaurant and it was great. The people were super friendly and helpful, the menu was simple and all the entrees were $5, and most importantly; it was really good food. Their sweet and sour sauce was just right and the orange chicken had that fresh orange zest that's missing from most takeout or fast-food Chinese places you go. I would recommend it to anyone. Super-duper good! At this time (Jan 2011) it seems like they're still just getting off the ground with the restaurant. They just converted the building from the "Feed Bag" restaurant, which nobody ever went to. The decor could use a little more work to feel really Chineezy. They still need to develop their menu a little bit too. They've got some good sides and entrees but not a lot of appetizers and no desserts. I liked the food so much I was disappointed to hear they had no dessert menu. We went on a Friday night and took our five kids with us. The staff was super helpful and the other diners were friendly and accepting. I guess what I'm trying to get at is this is not an "upscale" place. It's a family place in an unfashionable part of town, so it's perfect for the location. If you're just looking for some really good food and great service at a cheap price, try it out. Grant
(5)SW G.
Fairly new place. It has been opened for couple of months now. The place looks pretty clean. Food is very affordable. Sizes a reasonable and filling. I have only been there two times and so far every item we have selected from the menu has been an A+. I recommend the Curry chicken, Spicy Thai Basil Noodles, Pad Thai and Orange Chicken with Brown rice (soft, tangy and flavorful). They also have Thai Iced Tea (refreshing earthy-herbal flavor tea with milk). Today I had the Crab Angels as an appetizer...probably not worth the price. Go and try this restaurant and let me know what you think!!!
(5)MahaKali S.
Fast, fresh, friendly service, and seriously...... you can't beat the prices with a stick! So awesome.
(4)Christie C.
Good food good prices and very clean. The ingredients all seem to be fresh and prepared well. The staff is friendly and polite. I've been there on several occasions and have always left happy. My son is the Pho king and he tells me their Pho is great.. Only problem I could see was the Thai coffee was expensive and the glass was only 3/4 of the way fille up.
(4)T.g. W.
Really good. Eat here so it stays open.
(4)Jessica L.
It may not look like much, but the food was surprisingly good for a mom and pop looking place. The vegetarian pad tai was done quite well, with just a little bit of sweetness to the sauce and well cooked rice noodles. The veggie egg rolls were also well worth a try. Everything was served piping hot and fresh.
(3)Roger S.
As the others have stated, this place is great!!! The ingredients are fresh, the portions large, and the prices reasonable. The next time I order the Pad Thai I'll request it be made a bit less sweet and have them add some chili sauce for some "bite" as I'm used to having it less sweet and a bit spicy. Every order is cooked-up fresh so special requests aren't a problem.
(4)Kristina W.
My husband and I have visited Wok In four times now, and can't wait to go back again and again. Excellent service, their wait staff has always been very attentive to our table and our needs. Fast service! Delicious food: their crab angels, pot stickers, and egg rolls are delicious. Soup is very tasty. Their main menu items are priced $4.99-$6.99, are flavorful, and nice sized portions. Their Thai Iced Teas and Coffees are very very good too! The best Asian food in East Mesa, hands down. The decor is simple, which I can appreciate, and our last visit had fresh flowers on almost every table, which I loved. My husband and I also love the ambient classical music playing in the background. It is a very nice experience going to Wok In! We are always impressed with each visit.
(5)Liza K.
The service was fast and friendly, the restaurant is newly remodeled and very clean, and you can't beat the prices. My husband had the Cha Gio and really enjoyed them. We both had beef dishes for our entrees. I had the Bo Luc Lac and he had the Beef Sate. Both dishes were fresh and very flavorful and the beef was tender and delicious. This place is a great addition to the limited selection of non-chain restaurants in the far East valley. We will be returning soon to try the pot stickers.
(4)Michael A.
Like what they say the place is really clean and the waiters are friendly and courteous. I finally found my cravings for Vietnamese egg rolls called Goi Cuon. My wife commented, "I like eating new kinds of food with you!" I am glad she like it. We also enjoyed the crab angels. Reasonable price for main dish $4.99. The servings are just right and enough.
(4)Don J.
WOW! This place is really good! The menu looks like Pei Wei, except the dishes are half the price. I had the orange chicken & steamed rice. All white breast meat with just the right amount of sauce. I'm used to orange chicken being a spicy dish. It's not here, but the flavor is really good. I'm sure you could request it spicy if you wish. Some might thing the portions are a little on the small side, but considering each dish is only $4.99, order a couple of different dishes and share. The dining room is nicely decorated and very clean. I was greeted before I had taken 2 steps inside the door by a very friendly young lady, who promptly took my order. My meal was ready to go in 5 or 6 minutes. I drove 10 minutes to my home, and my food was still hot and delicious. Can't wait to take my finicky wife for a sit down lunch and try the hot & spicy soup and some crab angels. Wok In is definitely a wonderful addition to the NE Mesa dining scene. They are open daily from 11am to 9pm.
(5)John L.
For $5 per entree with white rice, it's hard to beat Wok In. We had the Kung Pao and Mongolian Beef. Both were flavorful, packed with meat and vegetables and were just the right size. We ordered one entree with fried rice and found it mildly mushy and bland--stick with the white rice. The service was reasonable considering how crowded it was at 5 pm on a Friday night.
(4)Dani T.
Great restaurant, especially for the area. some of the best Asian food i have ever had. The thai rice noodles were thin and tender. The lo mein noodles were also fantastic. Oh, and the crab puffs were DELISH! Not the fried cream cheese that other places try and pass off. The decor was kind of plain, but it was clean and tasteful. The speed of was decent, especially considering that they were pretty busy on a Wednesday night. I could ask for more polite staff though. We'll definately go back soon.
(4)Ericka A.
For the price and portions, this place is a steal. A hidden gem really! The food is so good! Definitely worth a try!
(5)Michelle H.
I wanted to like the place. We just moved out to East Mesa and were excited about trying a local spot. We were hungry and wanted a good tasty place to eat lunch. The restaurant is large and clean. Most tables filled with mostly seniors, although half the place was closed off. I was excited at the idea of Thai/Chinese/Vietnamese all in one spot and what I consider pretty cheap prices. I ordered the Pad Thai while my daughter got her regular - Orange Chicken. Food came out promptly once we were finally waited on, seemed under staffed. The Pad Thai was not at all good. It was mostly just lukewarm noodles sparsely dotted with chicken, peanuts and bean sprouts. No flavor at all and why is so wet??? I know Pad Thai can vary between places but this was the worst I've had, sorry to say. The orange chicken was better with a strong taste of real orange, though it was very heavily breaded, which is not unusual for OC. Not sure I'd come back, even though it is very low priced. The Pad Thai was so wrong, its hard to look past. I would've done better with a cup of ramen noodles made from my microwave, even though I hate ramen.
(2)Lawrence G.
First off I just like to point out that I am Vietnamese and I have very high standards for our Vietnamese soup (pho). When I first walked in this place it is very big and clean, I was truly impressed compare to other Vietnamese places I been to. I ordered the Thai tea and beef pho. My first tasting of the pho broth, I have to say it's pretty good, I'm not going to say it is the best but it has all the key ingredients that make what it is. The Thai tea is good but all places I had them they will always taste the same. I'm very impressed by how clean this place is and pricing. Will be coming back soon. 4.5 stars
(5)Alma G.
I am giving this place 4 stars because the price was so good and compared to the food I was impressed. For cheaper than a fast food meal you can get a good tasty meal here. I would order take from here.
(4)Brad M.
Everything here is good. Excellent prices as well. The pho to pad thai all done very well. We have added it to our rotation! Even our teenagers liked the food!
(4)Gillian C.
Good food. Fast service. They used to have coupons on their take-out menus but they stopped doing that. :(
(4)Amanda M.
The only reason this place loses a star is their 'crab angels', which are mostly wrapper with very little cream cheese/crab mix in the middle. The rest of the food, however, is really good. Never had a bad meal, and we've been through quite a few dishes--my favorite so far is the curry chicken. I'm nuts for Indian curry, and tried their curry on a whim. It was delicious! It's cheap, always fresh and piping hot, and the people are friendly. And now that I live nearby again, this will be my go-to for "Chinese" (really the food is more Vietnamese) take out.
(4)Vanesa M.
If I can rate 0 I would. My first and last time in this place. Salmon was way over cooked that you can't taste it and they covered it with sauce! Yuk! Water served was nasty! Lime slice was dry. Don't go here
(1)Diana H.
I am glad that this place is so close to our home. Great food at a great price. My fiance and I come here a lot, mostly for take out. We have eaten in the dining room several times, which is always very clean. The staff is always so nice and always recognize us when we come in. We love their potstickers and crab angels. My fiance loves the orange chicken and Bo Luc Lac and I love just about everything. Some other good dishes are the basil fried rice, pad thai, and curry chicken. They have terrific Thai iced tea and Vietnamese iced coffee as well! I always recommend this place!
(5)Chuck Y.
If you are looking for a PF Chang's experience then this is not for you. If you want clean, quiet, friendly atmosphere and good food for less than you'll spend at fast food then you'll love this place.
(5)KingMat T.
So today I decided to try a place I have passed by many times. The reviews seemed good and I wanted to try it for myself. Once I walked in I was "greeted and seated" and a drink order was placed. I was happy with the quickness of service. I noticed that almost everything on the menu was $4.99. What a great concept. I picked the veggie eggrolls to start with and I thought they were pretty dang good for $2.99 for 4. I ordered the spicy sate soup beef and it was good as well. I would recommend trying this place because for the money it's worth it!
(4)Sean L.
Our family has been coming here for almost two years now and we have yet to have a bad experience. We are always welcomed with a warm greeting and polite service which really adds to the Asian atmosphere. The family that runs the place are very humble and genuinely care about your experience. Almost all the entrees are priced at 5 bucks, and you can't really beat it for what you get. The food is consistently good and portions sufficiently large. We will continue to make this place a usually stop! Ps. Sweet and Sour chicken is a favorite.
(5)Phoebe B.
Horrible food!!!! Went with two other people, we each only ate one bite and pushed our plates aside. Will not be returning.
(1)Tori F.
First time eating here after driving past this place all the time. Don't judge a book by its cover by looking at the outside and its location. I ordered the egg drop soup, their hot tea, and the steamed vegetables with shrimp and a side of peanut sauce. Their egg drop was the best I've had in a while, and was surprised to see tofu in it. The tea was brewed to perfection. The steamed veggies with shrimp and the peanut sauce on the side was soo good. Definitely coming here again since I'm usually picky about Asian food, but this place won me over. Five stars!
(5)David M.
This hidden gem is great. The Beef Pho is excellent! Also the Chicken Teriyaki is awesome, and they don't skimp on the portions. Give it a try if you can.
(5)Erika K.
Yummy food for cheap! We got pad Thai which was good. Nothing mind blowing but you can't beat it for the price and you get a good size serving. Next time id ask them to spice it up a bit.
(4)Crystal P.
I really appreciate this place. That atmosphere is calm and casual. It's no typical Asian dine in place. They have a mix of Chinese,Vietnamese and all other varieties of Asian cuisine. It's not fancy but i you're looking for a Asian place that's not Panda Express then go here. The prices are reasonable and the food is yummy. The ca gio (viet crispy egg rolls) is my fave along with Padthai and pho!! Every time I visit my parents I always stop by here to eat. The workers and owners here are very sweet,friendly and polite. I hope they plan on doing a second wok in in the west valley,because this place isn't a disappointment.
(4)Jamie B.
Love this place! Th efood is cheap and VERY Yummy. Reminds me of PF changs but half the cost.
(4)Charity S.
Oh my gosh! I was so sick after I left this place, but it had nothing to do with bad food...I can't believe how fast they got our food out, piping hot, and for an awesome price. $5 for lunch? Yes, please. I ate way too much.
(5)Emily M.
I was surprised when I walked in here, it was clean looking. Tried a late lunch before heading out of town. I read so much about the pot stickers that I had to try them. They were $4.99 for 8 pieces. (thumbs up). They were actually good. I was in the mood for noodles so I had the chicken Lo Mein and my other half had the orange chicken and a diet soda. Oh yea have the Thai Ice tea (its awesome). The orange chicken was good it was crunchy and the breading was thin so you can tell that you were eating chicken. Now my Lo mein was ok, not much flavor and it seem like they use spaghetti noodles... as we were waiting I saw that other tables were ordering their pot stickers so its popular there. The service is really good. Most of the menu items are priced at $4.99 which lets you experiment and try dishes because its not gonna cost you an arm or leg.
(3)Natalie G.
Only Chinese food worth having in the central AZ area! Definitely try the basil fried rice- life changing!
(5)Mayo B.
Service: 5 star Food: 1 Star (redeemed by their Vietnamese fare else negative) Mom and Pop store: Check Price: Cheap = 4 star I would have given this a 2 star at most if it wasn't for the service. Their Chinese Kung pao was dreadful (sweet and tough chicken). I should have stuck with the Vietnamese spread (but had pre-ordered from their online menu). The service was really good and the place was really clean and almost "American" diner looking.
(4)Darren N.
Price is right, but you get what you pay for.
(2)Logie Z.
If there's nothin' else around, wheredyago? They are the sister company to Saigon Pho, one of our fave. It's descent food...not much choices in the surrounding area. Your little above average Chinese fast food entrees starting at $5, with good service, can't beat that. No lazy Susan= no family dining choices. If I live closer, I may go back...but it's not worth my drive.
(3)Cynthia P.
$=good deal :)=full tummy This is the first time I have been to Wok In, the staff is very friendly and helpful and the restaurant is clean. If you are a patron of those Express Chinese places (you know the one with the panda)...you will be impressed with this place, because 1...it is a sit down restaurant and 2... the food is better than theirs. The orange chicken is wonderful, lightly battered and deep fried with a flavorful sauce...hot, steamy and delicious...not hard with a ton of batter and over done. The chicken pieces were of a nice size and the portion...lets say this I had to bring half of it home. The Thai Iced tea is wonderful and I was impressed with the value for the money. I will make this my NEW place to get good Asian Fusion at a great price.
(5)Howard L.
It's the ghetto version of pei Wei. It's really cheap but nothing to be excited . I had higher expectation because the owner also ones Saigon in chandler. I wish the food is more authentic like Saigon.
(2)Melissa S.
The reason to come here is the price. Entrees are priced between $5 and $9 and the portions are generous. Jasmine tea is $0.75. Appetizers are $4. The food came out hot and super fast. The waitstaff was attentive and polite, and the restaurant itself feels clean. Parking is plentiful. BUT.....the taste was very mediocre. Our party of 5 sampled different dishes and no one was amazed. The pad-thai was a little vinegary and the orange chicken was unremarkable. The eggrolls were good. Despite the average quality of the eats, I might still go back just because can't beat the price (especially for dinner).
(3)Matt G.
Cheap good meal. The portions are a good size and taste great. The restaurant is kept clean. This was a good find
(5)Edward W.
I've never had a bad experience at the Wok In. Having lived for eighteen years in Asia, I've learned to appreciate their food, and having compared Wok In with other Asian restaurants in East Mesa, the Wok In wins every time. It may be cheap, but the food, service and friendly staff are first rate
(5)Lisa D.
First time here and was very pleasantly surprised. Lo mein & shrimp pad Thai were delicious. Not overly saucy, salty, or greasy like some Chinese can be. Very fresh ingredients. Friendly & fast service & prices are great!
(4)Callie M.
I was craving fried rice and lo mein but I didn't want to go to Panda Express. So I decided to try this place out because of the good reviews, plus it's only 3 miles away from my house. I didn't dine in, I called them and ordered for pick up. I got the basil fried rice with tofu, lo mein noodles with tofu and the steamed veggies with tofu (I absolutely love tofu!!!!) the steamed veggies also come with white rice and a brown sauce. I thought all of the food I got was going to be side dishes since everything was only 4.99 but nope, I literally got 3 big entrees. You get a lot of food for what you pay for. The lo mein was delicious and the veggie plate with steamed rice and brown sauce was mouth watering. The basil fried rice was a little funky because of the basil haha it's really good but then you get hit with an intense after taste of basil. I can handle it but people who absolutely cannot stand basil should skip it or ask if they can get the rice without the basil. I just threw some soi sauce on it and it was yummy. I only gave this place 4 stars because I don't know how their dine in experience works but next time I will definitely go here to eat instead of calling in. I also will try some of their entrees with meat in it to see how it taste. So all in all, the food was great and the price was even better. You gotta try this place!
(4)Jennifer C.
Great service, good food, at the best price! :) I've been to this restaurant several times and can recommend the following items: Basil fried rice: flavorful and delicious, different from the generic fried rice at other restaurants Salmon: seared so that it has that crispy glazed edge. one of my favorite items. Might ask for sauce on the side though because they give a lot. Crab angels: always delicious, crispy, and warm! Overall, the restaurant is a bit far from the phoenix area, but it is well worth the drive. There is a lot of seating, which makes it a great place for parties! Friendly staff is always a plus as well.
(4)Megan S.
Wok In is one of those unassuming places that doesn't look like much from the street. I was very pleasantly surprised to discover how delicious it is! The restaurant is very nice and clean. It has been fairly empty when we have gone, but I've just been there at odd hours. The food is very cheap, most items under $6, for a lot of very good flavorful food. My absolute favorite item on the menu are their potstickers. They absolutely melt in your mouth, and are so delicious. I have liked pretty much everything on the menu so far. It is great to experiment here.
(5)Ricky C.
This place used to be known as the Feedbag a few years back but now has been turned into a local chinese food spot. When you first walk in you are greeted by a very nice person (big points) and offered a table. The place is decorated simply yet is very clean and open. In fact you can see into the kitchen through the large service window. The food selection is very simple yet really well done. Most people who like chinese or just want a change from the all you can eat buffet will enjoy eating here as the food is affordable (each dish under $5) and very well prepared. After going over the menu I decided to try the chicken teriyaki over steamed white rice. Note: there is an extra charge for brown rice. It also came with a side of steamed broccoli which was good but a little to crunchy. The chicken was cooked perfectly with the sauce adding that nice bit of sweet flavor you expect. Not overpowering, it also added nice flavor to the rice. The place has not been up and running for long but I can see myself visiting them again soon. If you are in the area stop in and check them out.
(4)Kathy W.
Great service from the minute we walked in the door. Food was pretty good and we'll be back if we happen to be in the area and want Asian food.
(4)Grant A.
The Wok In is a standard sit-down, waiter-style Chinese restaurant and it was great. The people were super friendly and helpful, the menu was simple and all the entrees were $5, and most importantly; it was really good food. Their sweet and sour sauce was just right and the orange chicken had that fresh orange zest that's missing from most takeout or fast-food Chinese places you go. I would recommend it to anyone. Super-duper good! At this time (Jan 2011) it seems like they're still just getting off the ground with the restaurant. They just converted the building from the "Feed Bag" restaurant, which nobody ever went to. The decor could use a little more work to feel really Chineezy. They still need to develop their menu a little bit too. They've got some good sides and entrees but not a lot of appetizers and no desserts. I liked the food so much I was disappointed to hear they had no dessert menu. We went on a Friday night and took our five kids with us. The staff was super helpful and the other diners were friendly and accepting. I guess what I'm trying to get at is this is not an "upscale" place. It's a family place in an unfashionable part of town, so it's perfect for the location. If you're just looking for some really good food and great service at a cheap price, try it out. Grant
(5)SW G.
Fairly new place. It has been opened for couple of months now. The place looks pretty clean. Food is very affordable. Sizes a reasonable and filling. I have only been there two times and so far every item we have selected from the menu has been an A+. I recommend the Curry chicken, Spicy Thai Basil Noodles, Pad Thai and Orange Chicken with Brown rice (soft, tangy and flavorful). They also have Thai Iced Tea (refreshing earthy-herbal flavor tea with milk). Today I had the Crab Angels as an appetizer...probably not worth the price. Go and try this restaurant and let me know what you think!!!
(5)MahaKali S.
Fast, fresh, friendly service, and seriously...... you can't beat the prices with a stick! So awesome.
(4)Christie C.
Good food good prices and very clean. The ingredients all seem to be fresh and prepared well. The staff is friendly and polite. I've been there on several occasions and have always left happy. My son is the Pho king and he tells me their Pho is great.. Only problem I could see was the Thai coffee was expensive and the glass was only 3/4 of the way fille up.
(4)T.g. W.
Really good. Eat here so it stays open.
(4)Jessica L.
It may not look like much, but the food was surprisingly good for a mom and pop looking place. The vegetarian pad tai was done quite well, with just a little bit of sweetness to the sauce and well cooked rice noodles. The veggie egg rolls were also well worth a try. Everything was served piping hot and fresh.
(3)Roger S.
As the others have stated, this place is great!!! The ingredients are fresh, the portions large, and the prices reasonable. The next time I order the Pad Thai I'll request it be made a bit less sweet and have them add some chili sauce for some "bite" as I'm used to having it less sweet and a bit spicy. Every order is cooked-up fresh so special requests aren't a problem.
(4)Sarah I.
Clean, fast & attentive service. Food is cheap and flavorful. Order a few things to share cuz you won't have worry about an outrageous bill. Spicy beef satay soup was very good and the lo mein was everything could have hoped for: A nice mix of vegetables done just right, noodles that weren't soggy, and a very tasty sauce.
(4)Tim C.
Great food for the price. The pot stickers are a favourite . Service is courteous and quick.
(5)Zhane P.
There's never really anybody here and they play elevator music so it can feel a little creepy at first, but the food WAY makes up for it. The staff isn't 'amazing' but they are pleasant enough. On average a plate cost like $5.00 so you really can't beat it. They've got grandma cooking in the back, so you know it's fresh, if you want good Chinese, Wok In is the place to go.
(4)Trevor J.
It is always rough with non-chain locations to review them poorly, but this restaurant did multiple things that were wrong. First off our order was written down incorrectly to where we didn't receive an appetizer that we wanted and the time between ordering, food, and check was fairly long. I think it took us over an hour to complete the process. It didn't seem all that busy, but maybe they had a new employee and we will probably come back eventually to give it another try, but from our first impression we weren't impressed.
(2)Greg H.
Had some Kung Pao, and it was good. They used actual hot peppers instead of chili powder like some of the lesser restaurants. But the portion size was small and the price high for what little I got. Also tried the hot and spicy soup. It was neither hot nor spicy, but it tasted fine. And again, there wasn't much of it.
(3)Eric E.
Place wasn't bad, food wasn't bad, just seemed overpriced. Parking in this complex where it's located can also be maddening. Overall, I don't think I'll return to this place.
(2)Nam D.
Sometimes writing is therapeutic in ending a relationship. Spoken aloud, the name puts a grimace on my face, as once spoken with great joy now evokes deep regret. For the last 4 months I've had permutations of this conversation with my wife: "Hmmm I don't really feel like cooking." Me "Well we could order delivery." Wife. Face begins to morph into the Why-do-I-put-up-with-you-face. "We could. Orrrrrrrrrrrrr we could... wok in! Ahahahahaha." Me "Why did I marry you." Wife. "Well if you need to, you can always wok out! Ahahahahaha." Me THE GLARE. Wife. With heart afloat with punny happiness, I approached this Chinese restaurant called Wok In. Situated prominently on the corner of Sossaman and Main, a tinge of trepidation shook me as I noted that their signage had only a single letter working. Eating at O isn't as fun as Wok In, but I figured the food should be what concerns me. Walking up some steps that they kindly warn you about, I enter and the restaurant feels spacious, probably can seat 120-ish. Pretty worn decor but no points off for that. Momentary confusion as they have a order counter, but also full service seating. Nice server with very cheerful disposition seats and takes drink order which is iced tea, which arrives very promptly. I decide to try their egg drop soup, goi cuon, and bun cha gio thit nuong. I don't quite remember, but I want to say everything was $2 except the bun, which was around $7. After ordering the server asks me if I'm Vietnamese. Sure am! Clouds pass over the previously unrelenting sunny disposition as she swiftly departs to place my order. Surprised, I take another look around my surroundings, and note the absence of any of my people. Knowing many caucasians with excellent taste in asian cuisine, I shrug off the demographics and tell myself everything will be okay. Egg drop soup arrives very promptly. Its tolerable. Less eggy than most but with lots of carrot, corn, some cabbage, flavor is a bit weak but veggies redeem it slightly. Goi Cuon much more disappointing. Stuffed with a lot of lettuce, bean sprout, and 3 shrimp between the 2 rolls. No pork. The sauce was pure bottled hoisin with some sprinkled peanuts on top. Then my favorite cool noodle dish, Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong. Normally this is a bright, herbaceous dish with slippery rice noodles, lots of herbs/veggies, and savory pork slices grilled + egg rolls. The cha gio (fried egg roll) were really tasty, and grilled beef was nice enough, but the fish sauce was very watery, and lettuce was probably 30% of the volume of this dish. Some good bits to this dish but overall unbalanced and depressing with the weak nuoc mam. Well. Time to walk up and pay for my food. Server timidly asks if I liked the food. She gets an unconvincing yea it was fine. She can tell and quietly says goodbye. I say good bye as well. Good bye to the server, good bye to a fun pun that I can't use anymore as its just depressing to think of, good bye to a Chinese restaurant with Vietnamese owners who make bad Viet food, good bye to it all... I wok out.
(2)Georgette A.
I love the menue, and the prices. Chinese, vietnamese, and thai food. friendly atmosfere. Very clean restaurant. Also, portions are generous.
(5)Jon K.
For $5 an entree this place can't be beat. Good food, friendly and fast service. I had the spicy Thai noodles and they're just as good as anything you'd pay for at another competing restaurant. Great place for a cheap, friendly, low pressure meal of good quality
(4)Michelle W.
I love this place and live nearby so I go a lot! It's a great place of you want good cheap food. I thought it was too good to be true when everything on the menu was about $5 but the Thai iced tea, potstickers, basil rice, and orange chicken are delicious. Gave it only four starts because not everything is delicious... Good... Just not delicious, but for $5 not bad. Our favorite thing to do is buy the party size potstickers... 40 for $25.
(4)TJ M.
Teaching my fiance how to say pho correctly without giggling. His first time eating Vietnamese food. For real? We have eaten there twice in the past week. I so enjoy a good spring roll. I am a spring roll critic. Their spring rolls are good. However, somebody needs to teach them how to make peanut sauce. The crab angels are delicious! Place is clean. Staff is friendly. Noise level is normal or maybe too quiet. You can too easily hear conversations. Young women in the booth next to us chatting away saying; "like" this , like that, like like like like like every other word. Must be some kind of infliction that makes one sound unintelligent. Food is good. Service is quick. Place is clean. Drinking water is not that good. Though not as bad as fish tank drinking water syndrome.
(4)Nick D.
Food is ok, nothing to write home about. Prices for what you get are bit steep. For example, 4.99 lunch gets you an entire with rice only, no sides. However, if you head down the road 5 minutes away, j&m chinese food for $5 will get you an entre, rice, crab puff, salad and soup! For the money, I just can't recommend wok in when their competition down the road gives do much more At Equal Or Better quality.
(3)Heather W.
My husband & son tried this place last night & we were not impressed. Yes the service was friendly & fast, the food however wasn't the best. The price is right for the mediocre food we received, it's cheap and fast. However, I'd rather pay more and get food that I'd actually like to eat. If you don't want to spend a ton of money to get your Chinese food fix then this is the place for you. But if you actually want to enjoy your food go some place else.
(2)Jason W.
With all the Five star reviews I expected way way better...I have to believe most of those reviewers have a crack habit. Yes it's cheap but its also cheap. The old slogan "You get what you pay for" applies heavily here. Was it gross and disgusting. No. Was it flavorful and delicious, No. The only thing redeeming was the Pho Broth. The Lo Mein was like spaghetti with some veggies and sad looking shrimp in it. The Fried Rice looked and tasted awful. Lose the Fusion and make a decision.
(2)Maila N.
Very cheap prices. Tasty food. Very kind employees. This is my go-to place!
(5)Danny A.
I was impressed here on my first visit, and I will definitely add this spot to my rotation of restaurants. The prices are really good, based on what I got (Chicken Pho) and taking a peek at other plates that servers were bringing by my booth on their way to other tables. It was fairly busy for noon on a Saturday, during a holiday weekend in East Mesa. That's also a good sign. Place was clean, and service was friendly.
(4)Barbara R.
My family and I just love this place great food and the price is very reasonable. I enjoy their lunch and dinner menu. Their Chai Iced Tea is absolutely delicious. You will not be disappointed in dining here. The staff is always nice and friendly and the service is very good here. and the food is tasty and always prepared fresh. I go there for the food and never disappointed.
(5)Erica F.
Was leery of coming in as the name does not give warm fuzzies, but was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness, service, and freshness of their food. One of the best Phad Thai I have found in the Phoenix metro area! Nice prices and nice portions make this a must try place to eat!
(5)Thea C.
Not too bad for local Chinese food near AJ. Will satisfy your basic craving. Don't expect anything exotic. The orange chicken was too orange tasting, i have to admit Panda Express is better on this dish. The other dish i tried was Pad Thai, it was ok too. Good enough for a short drive from AJ, but ive had better near Gilbert Road and 60.. Clean restaurant, free fortune cookie in a basket for your taking and toothpicks.
(3)ran k.
We got here two friends after we saw the reviews on yelp and it was just great. Service was super fast and friendly Food was in the table after maybe 3 minuths And the price was unbeatable $10.78 for two people, wow I would recommend them to everybody Thank you
(5)Michael B.
Great food have been here several times now and always hot and consistent. Great choices and very reasonable price....
(4)Tim C.
Great food for the price. The pot stickers are a favourite . Service is courteous and quick.
(5)Georgette A.
I love the menue, and the prices. Chinese, vietnamese, and thai food. friendly atmosfere. Very clean restaurant. Also, portions are generous.
(5)Trevor J.
It is always rough with non-chain locations to review them poorly, but this restaurant did multiple things that were wrong. First off our order was written down incorrectly to where we didn't receive an appetizer that we wanted and the time between ordering, food, and check was fairly long. I think it took us over an hour to complete the process. It didn't seem all that busy, but maybe they had a new employee and we will probably come back eventually to give it another try, but from our first impression we weren't impressed.
(2)Greg H.
Had some Kung Pao, and it was good. They used actual hot peppers instead of chili powder like some of the lesser restaurants. But the portion size was small and the price high for what little I got. Also tried the hot and spicy soup. It was neither hot nor spicy, but it tasted fine. And again, there wasn't much of it.
(3)Erica F.
Was leery of coming in as the name does not give warm fuzzies, but was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness, service, and freshness of their food. One of the best Phad Thai I have found in the Phoenix metro area! Nice prices and nice portions make this a must try place to eat!
(5)Thea C.
Not too bad for local Chinese food near AJ. Will satisfy your basic craving. Don't expect anything exotic. The orange chicken was too orange tasting, i have to admit Panda Express is better on this dish. The other dish i tried was Pad Thai, it was ok too. Good enough for a short drive from AJ, but ive had better near Gilbert Road and 60.. Clean restaurant, free fortune cookie in a basket for your taking and toothpicks.
(3)ran k.
We got here two friends after we saw the reviews on yelp and it was just great. Service was super fast and friendly Food was in the table after maybe 3 minuths And the price was unbeatable $10.78 for two people, wow I would recommend them to everybody Thank you
(5)Michael B.
Great food have been here several times now and always hot and consistent. Great choices and very reasonable price....
(4)Jon K.
For $5 an entree this place can't be beat. Good food, friendly and fast service. I had the spicy Thai noodles and they're just as good as anything you'd pay for at another competing restaurant. Great place for a cheap, friendly, low pressure meal of good quality
(4)Michelle W.
I love this place and live nearby so I go a lot! It's a great place of you want good cheap food. I thought it was too good to be true when everything on the menu was about $5 but the Thai iced tea, potstickers, basil rice, and orange chicken are delicious. Gave it only four starts because not everything is delicious... Good... Just not delicious, but for $5 not bad. Our favorite thing to do is buy the party size potstickers... 40 for $25.
(4)Zhane P.
There's never really anybody here and they play elevator music so it can feel a little creepy at first, but the food WAY makes up for it. The staff isn't 'amazing' but they are pleasant enough. On average a plate cost like $5.00 so you really can't beat it. They've got grandma cooking in the back, so you know it's fresh, if you want good Chinese, Wok In is the place to go.
(4)Nam D.
Sometimes writing is therapeutic in ending a relationship. Spoken aloud, the name puts a grimace on my face, as once spoken with great joy now evokes deep regret. For the last 4 months I've had permutations of this conversation with my wife: "Hmmm I don't really feel like cooking." Me "Well we could order delivery." Wife. Face begins to morph into the Why-do-I-put-up-with-you-face. "We could. Orrrrrrrrrrrrr we could... wok in! Ahahahahaha." Me "Why did I marry you." Wife. "Well if you need to, you can always wok out! Ahahahahaha." Me THE GLARE. Wife. With heart afloat with punny happiness, I approached this Chinese restaurant called Wok In. Situated prominently on the corner of Sossaman and Main, a tinge of trepidation shook me as I noted that their signage had only a single letter working. Eating at O isn't as fun as Wok In, but I figured the food should be what concerns me. Walking up some steps that they kindly warn you about, I enter and the restaurant feels spacious, probably can seat 120-ish. Pretty worn decor but no points off for that. Momentary confusion as they have a order counter, but also full service seating. Nice server with very cheerful disposition seats and takes drink order which is iced tea, which arrives very promptly. I decide to try their egg drop soup, goi cuon, and bun cha gio thit nuong. I don't quite remember, but I want to say everything was $2 except the bun, which was around $7. After ordering the server asks me if I'm Vietnamese. Sure am! Clouds pass over the previously unrelenting sunny disposition as she swiftly departs to place my order. Surprised, I take another look around my surroundings, and note the absence of any of my people. Knowing many caucasians with excellent taste in asian cuisine, I shrug off the demographics and tell myself everything will be okay. Egg drop soup arrives very promptly. Its tolerable. Less eggy than most but with lots of carrot, corn, some cabbage, flavor is a bit weak but veggies redeem it slightly. Goi Cuon much more disappointing. Stuffed with a lot of lettuce, bean sprout, and 3 shrimp between the 2 rolls. No pork. The sauce was pure bottled hoisin with some sprinkled peanuts on top. Then my favorite cool noodle dish, Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong. Normally this is a bright, herbaceous dish with slippery rice noodles, lots of herbs/veggies, and savory pork slices grilled + egg rolls. The cha gio (fried egg roll) were really tasty, and grilled beef was nice enough, but the fish sauce was very watery, and lettuce was probably 30% of the volume of this dish. Some good bits to this dish but overall unbalanced and depressing with the weak nuoc mam. Well. Time to walk up and pay for my food. Server timidly asks if I liked the food. She gets an unconvincing yea it was fine. She can tell and quietly says goodbye. I say good bye as well. Good bye to the server, good bye to a fun pun that I can't use anymore as its just depressing to think of, good bye to a Chinese restaurant with Vietnamese owners who make bad Viet food, good bye to it all... I wok out.
(2)Eric E.
Place wasn't bad, food wasn't bad, just seemed overpriced. Parking in this complex where it's located can also be maddening. Overall, I don't think I'll return to this place.
(2)Vanesa M.
If I can rate 0 I would. My first and last time in this place. Salmon was way over cooked that you can't taste it and they covered it with sauce! Yuk! Water served was nasty! Lime slice was dry. Don't go here
(1)Ericka A.
For the price and portions, this place is a steal. A hidden gem really! The food is so good! Definitely worth a try!
(5)Michelle H.
I wanted to like the place. We just moved out to East Mesa and were excited about trying a local spot. We were hungry and wanted a good tasty place to eat lunch. The restaurant is large and clean. Most tables filled with mostly seniors, although half the place was closed off. I was excited at the idea of Thai/Chinese/Vietnamese all in one spot and what I consider pretty cheap prices. I ordered the Pad Thai while my daughter got her regular - Orange Chicken. Food came out promptly once we were finally waited on, seemed under staffed. The Pad Thai was not at all good. It was mostly just lukewarm noodles sparsely dotted with chicken, peanuts and bean sprouts. No flavor at all and why is so wet??? I know Pad Thai can vary between places but this was the worst I've had, sorry to say. The orange chicken was better with a strong taste of real orange, though it was very heavily breaded, which is not unusual for OC. Not sure I'd come back, even though it is very low priced. The Pad Thai was so wrong, its hard to look past. I would've done better with a cup of ramen noodles made from my microwave, even though I hate ramen.
(2)Lawrence G.
First off I just like to point out that I am Vietnamese and I have very high standards for our Vietnamese soup (pho). When I first walked in this place it is very big and clean, I was truly impressed compare to other Vietnamese places I been to. I ordered the Thai tea and beef pho. My first tasting of the pho broth, I have to say it's pretty good, I'm not going to say it is the best but it has all the key ingredients that make what it is. The Thai tea is good but all places I had them they will always taste the same. I'm very impressed by how clean this place is and pricing. Will be coming back soon. 4.5 stars
(5)Alma G.
I am giving this place 4 stars because the price was so good and compared to the food I was impressed. For cheaper than a fast food meal you can get a good tasty meal here. I would order take from here.
(4)Brad M.
Everything here is good. Excellent prices as well. The pho to pad thai all done very well. We have added it to our rotation! Even our teenagers liked the food!
(4)Gillian C.
Good food. Fast service. They used to have coupons on their take-out menus but they stopped doing that. :(
(4)Amanda M.
The only reason this place loses a star is their 'crab angels', which are mostly wrapper with very little cream cheese/crab mix in the middle. The rest of the food, however, is really good. Never had a bad meal, and we've been through quite a few dishes--my favorite so far is the curry chicken. I'm nuts for Indian curry, and tried their curry on a whim. It was delicious! It's cheap, always fresh and piping hot, and the people are friendly. And now that I live nearby again, this will be my go-to for "Chinese" (really the food is more Vietnamese) take out.
(4)Diana H.
I am glad that this place is so close to our home. Great food at a great price. My fiance and I come here a lot, mostly for take out. We have eaten in the dining room several times, which is always very clean. The staff is always so nice and always recognize us when we come in. We love their potstickers and crab angels. My fiance loves the orange chicken and Bo Luc Lac and I love just about everything. Some other good dishes are the basil fried rice, pad thai, and curry chicken. They have terrific Thai iced tea and Vietnamese iced coffee as well! I always recommend this place!
(5)TJ M.
Teaching my fiance how to say pho correctly without giggling. His first time eating Vietnamese food. For real? We have eaten there twice in the past week. I so enjoy a good spring roll. I am a spring roll critic. Their spring rolls are good. However, somebody needs to teach them how to make peanut sauce. The crab angels are delicious! Place is clean. Staff is friendly. Noise level is normal or maybe too quiet. You can too easily hear conversations. Young women in the booth next to us chatting away saying; "like" this , like that, like like like like like every other word. Must be some kind of infliction that makes one sound unintelligent. Food is good. Service is quick. Place is clean. Drinking water is not that good. Though not as bad as fish tank drinking water syndrome.
(4)Nick D.
Food is ok, nothing to write home about. Prices for what you get are bit steep. For example, 4.99 lunch gets you an entire with rice only, no sides. However, if you head down the road 5 minutes away, j&m chinese food for $5 will get you an entre, rice, crab puff, salad and soup! For the money, I just can't recommend wok in when their competition down the road gives do much more At Equal Or Better quality.
(3)Heather W.
My husband & son tried this place last night & we were not impressed. Yes the service was friendly & fast, the food however wasn't the best. The price is right for the mediocre food we received, it's cheap and fast. However, I'd rather pay more and get food that I'd actually like to eat. If you don't want to spend a ton of money to get your Chinese food fix then this is the place for you. But if you actually want to enjoy your food go some place else.
(2)Jason W.
With all the Five star reviews I expected way way better...I have to believe most of those reviewers have a crack habit. Yes it's cheap but its also cheap. The old slogan "You get what you pay for" applies heavily here. Was it gross and disgusting. No. Was it flavorful and delicious, No. The only thing redeeming was the Pho Broth. The Lo Mein was like spaghetti with some veggies and sad looking shrimp in it. The Fried Rice looked and tasted awful. Lose the Fusion and make a decision.
(2)Maila N.
Very cheap prices. Tasty food. Very kind employees. This is my go-to place!
(5)Danny A.
I was impressed here on my first visit, and I will definitely add this spot to my rotation of restaurants. The prices are really good, based on what I got (Chicken Pho) and taking a peek at other plates that servers were bringing by my booth on their way to other tables. It was fairly busy for noon on a Saturday, during a holiday weekend in East Mesa. That's also a good sign. Place was clean, and service was friendly.
(4)Barbara R.
My family and I just love this place great food and the price is very reasonable. I enjoy their lunch and dinner menu. Their Chai Iced Tea is absolutely delicious. You will not be disappointed in dining here. The staff is always nice and friendly and the service is very good here. and the food is tasty and always prepared fresh. I go there for the food and never disappointed.
(5)Chuck Y.
If you are looking for a PF Chang's experience then this is not for you. If you want clean, quiet, friendly atmosphere and good food for less than you'll spend at fast food then you'll love this place.
(5)KingMat T.
So today I decided to try a place I have passed by many times. The reviews seemed good and I wanted to try it for myself. Once I walked in I was "greeted and seated" and a drink order was placed. I was happy with the quickness of service. I noticed that almost everything on the menu was $4.99. What a great concept. I picked the veggie eggrolls to start with and I thought they were pretty dang good for $2.99 for 4. I ordered the spicy sate soup beef and it was good as well. I would recommend trying this place because for the money it's worth it!
(4)Sean L.
Our family has been coming here for almost two years now and we have yet to have a bad experience. We are always welcomed with a warm greeting and polite service which really adds to the Asian atmosphere. The family that runs the place are very humble and genuinely care about your experience. Almost all the entrees are priced at 5 bucks, and you can't really beat it for what you get. The food is consistently good and portions sufficiently large. We will continue to make this place a usually stop! Ps. Sweet and Sour chicken is a favorite.
(5)Phoebe B.
Horrible food!!!! Went with two other people, we each only ate one bite and pushed our plates aside. Will not be returning.
(1)Tori F.
First time eating here after driving past this place all the time. Don't judge a book by its cover by looking at the outside and its location. I ordered the egg drop soup, their hot tea, and the steamed vegetables with shrimp and a side of peanut sauce. Their egg drop was the best I've had in a while, and was surprised to see tofu in it. The tea was brewed to perfection. The steamed veggies with shrimp and the peanut sauce on the side was soo good. Definitely coming here again since I'm usually picky about Asian food, but this place won me over. Five stars!
(5)David M.
This hidden gem is great. The Beef Pho is excellent! Also the Chicken Teriyaki is awesome, and they don't skimp on the portions. Give it a try if you can.
(5)Erika K.
Yummy food for cheap! We got pad Thai which was good. Nothing mind blowing but you can't beat it for the price and you get a good size serving. Next time id ask them to spice it up a bit.
(4)Crystal P.
I really appreciate this place. That atmosphere is calm and casual. It's no typical Asian dine in place. They have a mix of Chinese,Vietnamese and all other varieties of Asian cuisine. It's not fancy but i you're looking for a Asian place that's not Panda Express then go here. The prices are reasonable and the food is yummy. The ca gio (viet crispy egg rolls) is my fave along with Padthai and pho!! Every time I visit my parents I always stop by here to eat. The workers and owners here are very sweet,friendly and polite. I hope they plan on doing a second wok in in the west valley,because this place isn't a disappointment.
(4)Jamie B.
Love this place! Th efood is cheap and VERY Yummy. Reminds me of PF changs but half the cost.
(4)Charity S.
Oh my gosh! I was so sick after I left this place, but it had nothing to do with bad food...I can't believe how fast they got our food out, piping hot, and for an awesome price. $5 for lunch? Yes, please. I ate way too much.
(5)Emily M.
I was surprised when I walked in here, it was clean looking. Tried a late lunch before heading out of town. I read so much about the pot stickers that I had to try them. They were $4.99 for 8 pieces. (thumbs up). They were actually good. I was in the mood for noodles so I had the chicken Lo Mein and my other half had the orange chicken and a diet soda. Oh yea have the Thai Ice tea (its awesome). The orange chicken was good it was crunchy and the breading was thin so you can tell that you were eating chicken. Now my Lo mein was ok, not much flavor and it seem like they use spaghetti noodles... as we were waiting I saw that other tables were ordering their pot stickers so its popular there. The service is really good. Most of the menu items are priced at $4.99 which lets you experiment and try dishes because its not gonna cost you an arm or leg.
(3)Natalie G.
Only Chinese food worth having in the central AZ area! Definitely try the basil fried rice- life changing!
(5)Mayo B.
Service: 5 star Food: 1 Star (redeemed by their Vietnamese fare else negative) Mom and Pop store: Check Price: Cheap = 4 star I would have given this a 2 star at most if it wasn't for the service. Their Chinese Kung pao was dreadful (sweet and tough chicken). I should have stuck with the Vietnamese spread (but had pre-ordered from their online menu). The service was really good and the place was really clean and almost "American" diner looking.
(4)Darren N.
Price is right, but you get what you pay for.
(2)Logie Z.
If there's nothin' else around, wheredyago? They are the sister company to Saigon Pho, one of our fave. It's descent food...not much choices in the surrounding area. Your little above average Chinese fast food entrees starting at $5, with good service, can't beat that. No lazy Susan= no family dining choices. If I live closer, I may go back...but it's not worth my drive.
(3)Cynthia P.
$=good deal :)=full tummy This is the first time I have been to Wok In, the staff is very friendly and helpful and the restaurant is clean. If you are a patron of those Express Chinese places (you know the one with the panda)...you will be impressed with this place, because 1...it is a sit down restaurant and 2... the food is better than theirs. The orange chicken is wonderful, lightly battered and deep fried with a flavorful sauce...hot, steamy and delicious...not hard with a ton of batter and over done. The chicken pieces were of a nice size and the portion...lets say this I had to bring half of it home. The Thai Iced tea is wonderful and I was impressed with the value for the money. I will make this my NEW place to get good Asian Fusion at a great price.
(5)Howard L.
It's the ghetto version of pei Wei. It's really cheap but nothing to be excited . I had higher expectation because the owner also ones Saigon in chandler. I wish the food is more authentic like Saigon.
(2)Melissa S.
The reason to come here is the price. Entrees are priced between $5 and $9 and the portions are generous. Jasmine tea is $0.75. Appetizers are $4. The food came out hot and super fast. The waitstaff was attentive and polite, and the restaurant itself feels clean. Parking is plentiful. BUT.....the taste was very mediocre. Our party of 5 sampled different dishes and no one was amazed. The pad-thai was a little vinegary and the orange chicken was unremarkable. The eggrolls were good. Despite the average quality of the eats, I might still go back just because can't beat the price (especially for dinner).
(3)Matt G.
Cheap good meal. The portions are a good size and taste great. The restaurant is kept clean. This was a good find
(5)Edward W.
I've never had a bad experience at the Wok In. Having lived for eighteen years in Asia, I've learned to appreciate their food, and having compared Wok In with other Asian restaurants in East Mesa, the Wok In wins every time. It may be cheap, but the food, service and friendly staff are first rate
(5)Lisa D.
First time here and was very pleasantly surprised. Lo mein & shrimp pad Thai were delicious. Not overly saucy, salty, or greasy like some Chinese can be. Very fresh ingredients. Friendly & fast service & prices are great!
(4)Callie M.
I was craving fried rice and lo mein but I didn't want to go to Panda Express. So I decided to try this place out because of the good reviews, plus it's only 3 miles away from my house. I didn't dine in, I called them and ordered for pick up. I got the basil fried rice with tofu, lo mein noodles with tofu and the steamed veggies with tofu (I absolutely love tofu!!!!) the steamed veggies also come with white rice and a brown sauce. I thought all of the food I got was going to be side dishes since everything was only 4.99 but nope, I literally got 3 big entrees. You get a lot of food for what you pay for. The lo mein was delicious and the veggie plate with steamed rice and brown sauce was mouth watering. The basil fried rice was a little funky because of the basil haha it's really good but then you get hit with an intense after taste of basil. I can handle it but people who absolutely cannot stand basil should skip it or ask if they can get the rice without the basil. I just threw some soi sauce on it and it was yummy. I only gave this place 4 stars because I don't know how their dine in experience works but next time I will definitely go here to eat instead of calling in. I also will try some of their entrees with meat in it to see how it taste. So all in all, the food was great and the price was even better. You gotta try this place!
(4)Jennifer C.
Great service, good food, at the best price! :) I've been to this restaurant several times and can recommend the following items: Basil fried rice: flavorful and delicious, different from the generic fried rice at other restaurants Salmon: seared so that it has that crispy glazed edge. one of my favorite items. Might ask for sauce on the side though because they give a lot. Crab angels: always delicious, crispy, and warm! Overall, the restaurant is a bit far from the phoenix area, but it is well worth the drive. There is a lot of seating, which makes it a great place for parties! Friendly staff is always a plus as well.
(4)Megan S.
Wok In is one of those unassuming places that doesn't look like much from the street. I was very pleasantly surprised to discover how delicious it is! The restaurant is very nice and clean. It has been fairly empty when we have gone, but I've just been there at odd hours. The food is very cheap, most items under $6, for a lot of very good flavorful food. My absolute favorite item on the menu are their potstickers. They absolutely melt in your mouth, and are so delicious. I have liked pretty much everything on the menu so far. It is great to experiment here.
(5)Ricky C.
This place used to be known as the Feedbag a few years back but now has been turned into a local chinese food spot. When you first walk in you are greeted by a very nice person (big points) and offered a table. The place is decorated simply yet is very clean and open. In fact you can see into the kitchen through the large service window. The food selection is very simple yet really well done. Most people who like chinese or just want a change from the all you can eat buffet will enjoy eating here as the food is affordable (each dish under $5) and very well prepared. After going over the menu I decided to try the chicken teriyaki over steamed white rice. Note: there is an extra charge for brown rice. It also came with a side of steamed broccoli which was good but a little to crunchy. The chicken was cooked perfectly with the sauce adding that nice bit of sweet flavor you expect. Not overpowering, it also added nice flavor to the rice. The place has not been up and running for long but I can see myself visiting them again soon. If you are in the area stop in and check them out.
(4)Kathy W.
Great service from the minute we walked in the door. Food was pretty good and we'll be back if we happen to be in the area and want Asian food.
(4)Grant A.
The Wok In is a standard sit-down, waiter-style Chinese restaurant and it was great. The people were super friendly and helpful, the menu was simple and all the entrees were $5, and most importantly; it was really good food. Their sweet and sour sauce was just right and the orange chicken had that fresh orange zest that's missing from most takeout or fast-food Chinese places you go. I would recommend it to anyone. Super-duper good! At this time (Jan 2011) it seems like they're still just getting off the ground with the restaurant. They just converted the building from the "Feed Bag" restaurant, which nobody ever went to. The decor could use a little more work to feel really Chineezy. They still need to develop their menu a little bit too. They've got some good sides and entrees but not a lot of appetizers and no desserts. I liked the food so much I was disappointed to hear they had no dessert menu. We went on a Friday night and took our five kids with us. The staff was super helpful and the other diners were friendly and accepting. I guess what I'm trying to get at is this is not an "upscale" place. It's a family place in an unfashionable part of town, so it's perfect for the location. If you're just looking for some really good food and great service at a cheap price, try it out. Grant
(5)SW G.
Fairly new place. It has been opened for couple of months now. The place looks pretty clean. Food is very affordable. Sizes a reasonable and filling. I have only been there two times and so far every item we have selected from the menu has been an A+. I recommend the Curry chicken, Spicy Thai Basil Noodles, Pad Thai and Orange Chicken with Brown rice (soft, tangy and flavorful). They also have Thai Iced Tea (refreshing earthy-herbal flavor tea with milk). Today I had the Crab Angels as an appetizer...probably not worth the price. Go and try this restaurant and let me know what you think!!!
(5)MahaKali S.
Fast, fresh, friendly service, and seriously...... you can't beat the prices with a stick! So awesome.
(4)Christie C.
Good food good prices and very clean. The ingredients all seem to be fresh and prepared well. The staff is friendly and polite. I've been there on several occasions and have always left happy. My son is the Pho king and he tells me their Pho is great.. Only problem I could see was the Thai coffee was expensive and the glass was only 3/4 of the way fille up.
(4)T.g. W.
Really good. Eat here so it stays open.
(4)Jessica L.
It may not look like much, but the food was surprisingly good for a mom and pop looking place. The vegetarian pad tai was done quite well, with just a little bit of sweetness to the sauce and well cooked rice noodles. The veggie egg rolls were also well worth a try. Everything was served piping hot and fresh.
(3)Roger S.
As the others have stated, this place is great!!! The ingredients are fresh, the portions large, and the prices reasonable. The next time I order the Pad Thai I'll request it be made a bit less sweet and have them add some chili sauce for some "bite" as I'm used to having it less sweet and a bit spicy. Every order is cooked-up fresh so special requests aren't a problem.
(4)Sarah I.
Clean, fast & attentive service. Food is cheap and flavorful. Order a few things to share cuz you won't have worry about an outrageous bill. Spicy beef satay soup was very good and the lo mein was everything could have hoped for: A nice mix of vegetables done just right, noodles that weren't soggy, and a very tasty sauce.
(4)Rose H.
We decided to give this place a try based on prior reviews. The first thing we noticed upon arrival in the parking lot was a horrible smell of rotten food coming from the dumpster area. Prices are low and the staff is pleasant. The menu is limited. Crab angels were well flavored but cold. Orange chicken was overpoweringly citrusy. Vegetable lomein was unremarkable.
(2)Kristina W.
My husband and I have visited Wok In four times now, and can't wait to go back again and again. Excellent service, their wait staff has always been very attentive to our table and our needs. Fast service! Delicious food: their crab angels, pot stickers, and egg rolls are delicious. Soup is very tasty. Their main menu items are priced $4.99-$6.99, are flavorful, and nice sized portions. Their Thai Iced Teas and Coffees are very very good too! The best Asian food in East Mesa, hands down. The decor is simple, which I can appreciate, and our last visit had fresh flowers on almost every table, which I loved. My husband and I also love the ambient classical music playing in the background. It is a very nice experience going to Wok In! We are always impressed with each visit.
(5)Liza K.
The service was fast and friendly, the restaurant is newly remodeled and very clean, and you can't beat the prices. My husband had the Cha Gio and really enjoyed them. We both had beef dishes for our entrees. I had the Bo Luc Lac and he had the Beef Sate. Both dishes were fresh and very flavorful and the beef was tender and delicious. This place is a great addition to the limited selection of non-chain restaurants in the far East valley. We will be returning soon to try the pot stickers.
(4)Michael A.
Like what they say the place is really clean and the waiters are friendly and courteous. I finally found my cravings for Vietnamese egg rolls called Goi Cuon. My wife commented, "I like eating new kinds of food with you!" I am glad she like it. We also enjoyed the crab angels. Reasonable price for main dish $4.99. The servings are just right and enough.
(4)Don J.
WOW! This place is really good! The menu looks like Pei Wei, except the dishes are half the price. I had the orange chicken & steamed rice. All white breast meat with just the right amount of sauce. I'm used to orange chicken being a spicy dish. It's not here, but the flavor is really good. I'm sure you could request it spicy if you wish. Some might thing the portions are a little on the small side, but considering each dish is only $4.99, order a couple of different dishes and share. The dining room is nicely decorated and very clean. I was greeted before I had taken 2 steps inside the door by a very friendly young lady, who promptly took my order. My meal was ready to go in 5 or 6 minutes. I drove 10 minutes to my home, and my food was still hot and delicious. Can't wait to take my finicky wife for a sit down lunch and try the hot & spicy soup and some crab angels. Wok In is definitely a wonderful addition to the NE Mesa dining scene. They are open daily from 11am to 9pm.
(5)John L.
For $5 per entree with white rice, it's hard to beat Wok In. We had the Kung Pao and Mongolian Beef. Both were flavorful, packed with meat and vegetables and were just the right size. We ordered one entree with fried rice and found it mildly mushy and bland--stick with the white rice. The service was reasonable considering how crowded it was at 5 pm on a Friday night.
(4)Dani T.
Great restaurant, especially for the area. some of the best Asian food i have ever had. The thai rice noodles were thin and tender. The lo mein noodles were also fantastic. Oh, and the crab puffs were DELISH! Not the fried cream cheese that other places try and pass off. The decor was kind of plain, but it was clean and tasteful. The speed of was decent, especially considering that they were pretty busy on a Wednesday night. I could ask for more polite staff though. We'll definately go back soon.
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