Best food on the east side of Indy. Nothing fancy even after updating floors, lights, and tables. If you haven't eaten here, you need too. The place is always busy.
(5)
Andrea S.
I nominate Fast Wok as one of the best dives in Indy. The place is a little dirty, and the rules and regulations posted on the walls (e.g. Limit 5 napkins per dinner) gives the place a "Soup Nazi" vibe. But the food is delicious and it's a great bargain. Vegetarians are kind of out of luck. There are only two meatless items on the menu and they're both side dishes.
(4)
Wendy K.
Giving this place five stars because for the price, you can't beat it! For years, this has been our go to place for Chinese. I can't believe I never reviewed it before now. Nothing fancy inside, but they recently renovated it. Mostly I get take out. Served cafeteria style, you pick one or two entrees with rice. They usually have about 10-12 entrees to choose from. I love their cheese rangoons. I saw one Yelper said they didn't like their egg rolls, but I think they are good - especially when you eat them hot. When we have family get togethers, we go hear, spend about $80 and get enough food for 15+ people -- with lots of leftovers. Try it once, I think you'll go back!!
(5)
Violet S.
Always worth the ridiculously long lines and cash only ordering. The very best of the best and I have tried a wide variety of Asian take-out style restaurants. The prices are fair, the portions are gigantic and seriously, the fried rice is heavenly. If you're ever in doubt of what to order, sesame chicken, Mongolian chicken and beef pepper steak are always a hit!
(5)
Chad M.
I've been eating here since 20 years ago when they were inside Eastgate Mall, and the lines were just as long then as they are now. Food worth waiting in line for, sweet! The food is the best Chinese and Thai food for miles! I actually will drive 20+ miles to eat here when I am craving this type food. They rotate their menu slightly every other day, and everyone is always served in a large white Styrofoam carry out box. You either get 1 item and rice, or 2 items and rice from their choice of about 12 hot food items. I get the spicy stuff, but all is good. The cheese rangoons and egg rolls are great too. They give you the largest portions at the lowest prices, cash only. I am stuffed if I eat everything. Most customers take home half their food, as that's all they can eat. The same owner has operated this place since the beginning. And she will always give a big smile and say HI as she brings out more freshly cooked food from the kitchen. This is one of my all-time FAVORITE places to eat. Large portions, low prices, and the BEST TASTING Chinese food around. What more could you ask for?!?
(5)
Chelsea S.
My favorite place my Chinese food. I have been visiting fast wok since they were in eastgate mall. If I want Chinese I go here. The food is consistently the same great taste, same great portions, and goodness. I love Mongolian chicken but I have never had a bad dish from there and I'm always able to have 2 days of food. This is a cash only place and they are always busy...at least a 20 minute line but it's worth every minute!
(5)
John C.
Alright this place is close to Washington Square Mall and it's cash only. I live near the eastside and the food options are usually limited (if you aren't looking for fast food) I usually get the combo ($6 super cheap!) which comes in a to go styrofoam container (all the main menu options do). It's asian food but buffet style similar to Panda Express but the portion sizes are double. My go to is the Gai Pad King (chicken or beef varies depending on the day), it is ungodly spicy. I realized they put habanero peppers which is too spicy for me and I like spicy food. The burn you get from this dish is crazy but still good (just make sure to avoid the peppers). Finally, also the dish comes with "chips" which are fried wonton wrapper. I usually use the chips to dip into the sauce. Also, I order crab rangoon which does not have crab in it but just cream cheese but is good. PS Make sure to get gravy on your rice! (You'll know when you go in)
(4)
Murphy H.
I agree with everyone else it is the best Chinese food on the Eastside, I like their food and you get plenty of it but I do wish their meat in the beef entrees was more done not that it's raw it's just its always on the CHEWY TOUGH side, I can handle it but I just have to chew it longer. It is a CASH ONLY BUSINESS and be prepared to wait in line for your food.
(3)
Lisa S.
Closed on Saturday & Sunday now?! Since when?! Grrrr! $@#&!% $@! This does not help my Fast Wok withdrawal symptoms! On THREE separate occasions I've driven to the east side... mouth watering in anticipation of my favorite dish (Mongolian chicken, with a side of rangoons). On each occasion, the store was closed! With all the regular customers this place has, you'd think they would hire more staff to let the place function during normal business hours for a restaurant. These "summer hours" (which are not reflected anywhere online) are ridiculous. Definitely something I consider now so I don't waste a trip. Cash only was annoying but manageable. But no weekend hours?! They are pushing it...I don't care how good that Mongolian chicken is! Okay... Okay. Who am I kidding? I'll try to make it there on a weekday after work. Smh!
(3)
Bobbi J.
LOVE this place!! Best chicken fried rice around! Be sure to get it with 'gravy' (the sauce of whichever dish you get).
(5)
Cara S.
The rich, delicioys Mongolian Chicken and the spicy Pad Thai are my favorites... Get a combo, and you'll have anough for 3 meals! Fantastic, no frills take-out!
(4)
Mike S.
Wow. I walked in and saw a line snaking through the entire restaurant. I asked the first people I saw if it was worth the wait. Everyone that heard me answered with a resounding "yes"! I was probably 30 back in line. I visited with everyone in line like a big community party. I'll say that the wait was definitely worth it. The portion sizes are enormous for the small prices paid. I had the pepper beef and my wife had the sesame chicken. Both were excellent, as were the handmade egg rolls and cheese rangoons. Don't forget to grab a cup of the homemade spicy mustard and sweet sour sauce. Good stuff. The only negative is their summer hours are only Monday thru Friday. Make sure and get there for some excellent Chinese food.
(4)
Belinda R.
Best east side hole in the wall for sure! The food is wonderful and the portions are huge! They are very inexpensive as well. Downside is there is always a line out the door, minimal staff that is not super welcoming, and they only take cash. If you want Chinese on the cheap this is hands down worth the wait.
(3)
Andrew D.
I have always enjoyed this place a lot very great food. Even though the atmosphere is scary at first it kind of brings the soup Nazi vibe in a great way. The food is also worth the long waits. Very good problems of.my favorite place to get Thai/chinese food.
(5)
Whitney T.
The people are always nice and friendly the food is fresh and hot I just wish they would give us more chips to go with the meal and I always get extra gravy over everything
(5)
Kizmit B.
Seriously, no one has reviewed Fast Wok yet? It is one of the restaurants on my "must eat" list whenever I visit "back home again in Indiana". No, it isn't fancy. Yes, they serve all the meals in environment-destroying Styrofoam. But it's yummy, consistent and comforting. The menu rotates, so you have to make sure and go on the day they have the meal you want. They serve 8-10 choices of entrees a day. I like the Sesame Chicken, but it is all good. I will be there tomorrow!
(4)
Catherine S.
Fast Wok is the best Chinese food on the East side of Indy. There is usually a wait between 5-20 minutes, although my boyfriend has waited 30. If it wasn't worth it we wouldn't wait. The rice is amazing, its got a deeper flavor than other Chinese food places and it delicious on its own. They also offer you to get 'gravy' on it from some of the dishes, it just makes it even better. I think I've asked to sample everything over the times I've been in there but I always end up with sesame or sweet and sour chicken, its hard to get away from these classics when they do them so well. The cheese rangoons are one of my favorite things ever. I lay away at night thinking of the crunchy, creamy goodness of those rangoons. The true secret gem at Fast Wok is the spicy mustard the owner makes. I always get a cup of it and it will clean out your sinuses. It is way better than any of the stuff you get out of the little packets at other restaurants. I've taken a few extra cups of it and used it in other stuff at home, she really needs to bottle and sell it! The fact that it is cash only is probably a positive for me because if I wan't I would be over there 3-4 times a week. I could live off of Chinese food. The portions are definitely worth the wait and the money. I can never finish a whole container and always get 2-3 meals out of it.
(5)
Summer G.
This place is very good and the food is very fresh and authentic..... You have to stand in a long line and beat a crowd especially on weekends but worth the wait.
(5)
James C.
YUCK! Too salty. Thai? I don't think so. Seems like they are not even trying. Very limited menu. If you've eaten at ANY other Thai restaurant in Indianapolis you will be disappointed by going here. Cash only? Wow, get up to speed (circa 1996).
(1)
Mark V.
I have been going to this hidden gem for many years. At that time, it was one of only a handful of good restaurants in Indianapolis, so glad the food scene in Indy has improved vastly. I ate at the Eastgate location and the current location in Washington Square parking lot. Let me tell you nothing has really changed. This is a good thing. Will you have to wait? You're almost always going to stand in line from 5-20 minutes, and I will explain why shortly. If you haven't ate here in 10 years, nothing about the food has changed. Everything is made fresh and from scratch even rangoon and egg rolls and the best thing is the quality is very consistent. I have never had anything but a perfect meal here. All prices are very reasonable. Two people could not find a way to spend $20 in this place and spending $15 is pretty hard. Large drinks are $1.20! Why do you have to wait in line? Well the food is freshly made and reasonably priced. There are no menu items over $6.00. A combo is under $6.00 with rice. A single is under $5.00. Each combo weights over a pound. Food made from fresh ingredients and made from scratch. This is one of those little holes in the wall that people have discovered over years, and that is also the reason for the line. I would wait an hour in line if I had to. Put that in perspective, this is place from open to close, there is going to be a line. The owner is a very nice lady. I have spoken to her a few times when she had a chance to get away from the kitchen. She does all the cooking every day which explains the consistency of the food. I have eaten almost every item on the menu, and I can truly say: "You can't go wrong". However, if you don't believe me ask for a taste before you make up your mind. They give free samples. If you are bored of chain restaurants and think for yourself and are not manipulated by millions of dollars in TV commercials to make yourself believe you have to eat average to below average overpriced food at some chain restaurant, I am one of you. Let's all keep supporting the true food scene in Indiana.
(5)
Bryan G.
Chinese fast food. Rotating limited menu. Carry out only - cash only. Great quantities.....food very good. Get your rice with gravy. Long lines at the dinner hour! Well worth the visit!
(4)
Kristan W.
This was the strangest Chinese/Thai food I've ever eaten. Very Americanized and not at all in a good way. The egg rolls were bizarre tasting. I sampled a few different items and was not impressed by any. No desire to go back.
(2)
Alex M.
Gai pad king chicken. Says really hot chicken. It is!!!
(4)
Ken N.
Great food & renovated interior. Not chic but food is delicious
(4)
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Address :10116 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN, 46229
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : No Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : No
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Paul W.
Best food on the east side of Indy. Nothing fancy even after updating floors, lights, and tables. If you haven't eaten here, you need too. The place is always busy.
(5)Andrea S.
I nominate Fast Wok as one of the best dives in Indy. The place is a little dirty, and the rules and regulations posted on the walls (e.g. Limit 5 napkins per dinner) gives the place a "Soup Nazi" vibe. But the food is delicious and it's a great bargain. Vegetarians are kind of out of luck. There are only two meatless items on the menu and they're both side dishes.
(4)Wendy K.
Giving this place five stars because for the price, you can't beat it! For years, this has been our go to place for Chinese. I can't believe I never reviewed it before now. Nothing fancy inside, but they recently renovated it. Mostly I get take out. Served cafeteria style, you pick one or two entrees with rice. They usually have about 10-12 entrees to choose from. I love their cheese rangoons. I saw one Yelper said they didn't like their egg rolls, but I think they are good - especially when you eat them hot. When we have family get togethers, we go hear, spend about $80 and get enough food for 15+ people -- with lots of leftovers. Try it once, I think you'll go back!!
(5)Violet S.
Always worth the ridiculously long lines and cash only ordering. The very best of the best and I have tried a wide variety of Asian take-out style restaurants. The prices are fair, the portions are gigantic and seriously, the fried rice is heavenly. If you're ever in doubt of what to order, sesame chicken, Mongolian chicken and beef pepper steak are always a hit!
(5)Chad M.
I've been eating here since 20 years ago when they were inside Eastgate Mall, and the lines were just as long then as they are now. Food worth waiting in line for, sweet! The food is the best Chinese and Thai food for miles! I actually will drive 20+ miles to eat here when I am craving this type food. They rotate their menu slightly every other day, and everyone is always served in a large white Styrofoam carry out box. You either get 1 item and rice, or 2 items and rice from their choice of about 12 hot food items. I get the spicy stuff, but all is good. The cheese rangoons and egg rolls are great too. They give you the largest portions at the lowest prices, cash only. I am stuffed if I eat everything. Most customers take home half their food, as that's all they can eat. The same owner has operated this place since the beginning. And she will always give a big smile and say HI as she brings out more freshly cooked food from the kitchen. This is one of my all-time FAVORITE places to eat. Large portions, low prices, and the BEST TASTING Chinese food around. What more could you ask for?!?
(5)Chelsea S.
My favorite place my Chinese food. I have been visiting fast wok since they were in eastgate mall. If I want Chinese I go here. The food is consistently the same great taste, same great portions, and goodness. I love Mongolian chicken but I have never had a bad dish from there and I'm always able to have 2 days of food. This is a cash only place and they are always busy...at least a 20 minute line but it's worth every minute!
(5)John C.
Alright this place is close to Washington Square Mall and it's cash only. I live near the eastside and the food options are usually limited (if you aren't looking for fast food) I usually get the combo ($6 super cheap!) which comes in a to go styrofoam container (all the main menu options do). It's asian food but buffet style similar to Panda Express but the portion sizes are double. My go to is the Gai Pad King (chicken or beef varies depending on the day), it is ungodly spicy. I realized they put habanero peppers which is too spicy for me and I like spicy food. The burn you get from this dish is crazy but still good (just make sure to avoid the peppers). Finally, also the dish comes with "chips" which are fried wonton wrapper. I usually use the chips to dip into the sauce. Also, I order crab rangoon which does not have crab in it but just cream cheese but is good. PS Make sure to get gravy on your rice! (You'll know when you go in)
(4)Murphy H.
I agree with everyone else it is the best Chinese food on the Eastside, I like their food and you get plenty of it but I do wish their meat in the beef entrees was more done not that it's raw it's just its always on the CHEWY TOUGH side, I can handle it but I just have to chew it longer. It is a CASH ONLY BUSINESS and be prepared to wait in line for your food.
(3)Lisa S.
Closed on Saturday & Sunday now?! Since when?! Grrrr! $@#&!% $@! This does not help my Fast Wok withdrawal symptoms! On THREE separate occasions I've driven to the east side... mouth watering in anticipation of my favorite dish (Mongolian chicken, with a side of rangoons). On each occasion, the store was closed! With all the regular customers this place has, you'd think they would hire more staff to let the place function during normal business hours for a restaurant. These "summer hours" (which are not reflected anywhere online) are ridiculous. Definitely something I consider now so I don't waste a trip. Cash only was annoying but manageable. But no weekend hours?! They are pushing it...I don't care how good that Mongolian chicken is! Okay... Okay. Who am I kidding? I'll try to make it there on a weekday after work. Smh!
(3)Bobbi J.
LOVE this place!! Best chicken fried rice around! Be sure to get it with 'gravy' (the sauce of whichever dish you get).
(5)Cara S.
The rich, delicioys Mongolian Chicken and the spicy Pad Thai are my favorites... Get a combo, and you'll have anough for 3 meals! Fantastic, no frills take-out!
(4)Mike S.
Wow. I walked in and saw a line snaking through the entire restaurant. I asked the first people I saw if it was worth the wait. Everyone that heard me answered with a resounding "yes"! I was probably 30 back in line. I visited with everyone in line like a big community party. I'll say that the wait was definitely worth it. The portion sizes are enormous for the small prices paid. I had the pepper beef and my wife had the sesame chicken. Both were excellent, as were the handmade egg rolls and cheese rangoons. Don't forget to grab a cup of the homemade spicy mustard and sweet sour sauce. Good stuff. The only negative is their summer hours are only Monday thru Friday. Make sure and get there for some excellent Chinese food.
(4)Belinda R.
Best east side hole in the wall for sure! The food is wonderful and the portions are huge! They are very inexpensive as well. Downside is there is always a line out the door, minimal staff that is not super welcoming, and they only take cash. If you want Chinese on the cheap this is hands down worth the wait.
(3)Andrew D.
I have always enjoyed this place a lot very great food. Even though the atmosphere is scary at first it kind of brings the soup Nazi vibe in a great way. The food is also worth the long waits. Very good problems of.my favorite place to get Thai/chinese food.
(5)Whitney T.
The people are always nice and friendly the food is fresh and hot I just wish they would give us more chips to go with the meal and I always get extra gravy over everything
(5)Kizmit B.
Seriously, no one has reviewed Fast Wok yet? It is one of the restaurants on my "must eat" list whenever I visit "back home again in Indiana". No, it isn't fancy. Yes, they serve all the meals in environment-destroying Styrofoam. But it's yummy, consistent and comforting. The menu rotates, so you have to make sure and go on the day they have the meal you want. They serve 8-10 choices of entrees a day. I like the Sesame Chicken, but it is all good. I will be there tomorrow!
(4)Catherine S.
Fast Wok is the best Chinese food on the East side of Indy. There is usually a wait between 5-20 minutes, although my boyfriend has waited 30. If it wasn't worth it we wouldn't wait. The rice is amazing, its got a deeper flavor than other Chinese food places and it delicious on its own. They also offer you to get 'gravy' on it from some of the dishes, it just makes it even better. I think I've asked to sample everything over the times I've been in there but I always end up with sesame or sweet and sour chicken, its hard to get away from these classics when they do them so well. The cheese rangoons are one of my favorite things ever. I lay away at night thinking of the crunchy, creamy goodness of those rangoons. The true secret gem at Fast Wok is the spicy mustard the owner makes. I always get a cup of it and it will clean out your sinuses. It is way better than any of the stuff you get out of the little packets at other restaurants. I've taken a few extra cups of it and used it in other stuff at home, she really needs to bottle and sell it! The fact that it is cash only is probably a positive for me because if I wan't I would be over there 3-4 times a week. I could live off of Chinese food. The portions are definitely worth the wait and the money. I can never finish a whole container and always get 2-3 meals out of it.
(5)Summer G.
This place is very good and the food is very fresh and authentic..... You have to stand in a long line and beat a crowd especially on weekends but worth the wait.
(5)James C.
YUCK! Too salty. Thai? I don't think so. Seems like they are not even trying. Very limited menu. If you've eaten at ANY other Thai restaurant in Indianapolis you will be disappointed by going here. Cash only? Wow, get up to speed (circa 1996).
(1)Mark V.
I have been going to this hidden gem for many years. At that time, it was one of only a handful of good restaurants in Indianapolis, so glad the food scene in Indy has improved vastly. I ate at the Eastgate location and the current location in Washington Square parking lot. Let me tell you nothing has really changed. This is a good thing. Will you have to wait? You're almost always going to stand in line from 5-20 minutes, and I will explain why shortly. If you haven't ate here in 10 years, nothing about the food has changed. Everything is made fresh and from scratch even rangoon and egg rolls and the best thing is the quality is very consistent. I have never had anything but a perfect meal here. All prices are very reasonable. Two people could not find a way to spend $20 in this place and spending $15 is pretty hard. Large drinks are $1.20! Why do you have to wait in line? Well the food is freshly made and reasonably priced. There are no menu items over $6.00. A combo is under $6.00 with rice. A single is under $5.00. Each combo weights over a pound. Food made from fresh ingredients and made from scratch. This is one of those little holes in the wall that people have discovered over years, and that is also the reason for the line. I would wait an hour in line if I had to. Put that in perspective, this is place from open to close, there is going to be a line. The owner is a very nice lady. I have spoken to her a few times when she had a chance to get away from the kitchen. She does all the cooking every day which explains the consistency of the food. I have eaten almost every item on the menu, and I can truly say: "You can't go wrong". However, if you don't believe me ask for a taste before you make up your mind. They give free samples. If you are bored of chain restaurants and think for yourself and are not manipulated by millions of dollars in TV commercials to make yourself believe you have to eat average to below average overpriced food at some chain restaurant, I am one of you. Let's all keep supporting the true food scene in Indiana.
(5)Bryan G.
Chinese fast food. Rotating limited menu. Carry out only - cash only. Great quantities.....food very good. Get your rice with gravy. Long lines at the dinner hour! Well worth the visit!
(4)Kristan W.
This was the strangest Chinese/Thai food I've ever eaten. Very Americanized and not at all in a good way. The egg rolls were bizarre tasting. I sampled a few different items and was not impressed by any. No desire to go back.
(2)Alex M.
Gai pad king chicken. Says really hot chicken. It is!!!
(4)Ken N.
Great food & renovated interior. Not chic but food is delicious
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