The Riksha
222 Park Central N, Springfield, MO, 65806
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Address :
222 Park Central N
Springfield, MO, 65806 - Phone (417) 831-9499
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 7:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Camelia E.
Yummy food and the lady is really nice. I have eaten here 3 times now. I love the fact that he puts green onion in the fried rice. It makes it taste so good. The chicken lo mien is also really tasty. Only downfall for me is that they only accept cash.
(4)Jerome H.
On one hand, it's basically a Chinese-American restaurant that looks and tastes like it's straight out of 1980. The decor, old-school menu board, gratuitous amount of soy and egg, low prices, blissful ignorance of credit cards, and selection of Chinese-American standbys all bring up a certain faux nostalgic feeling. On the other hand, it's basically a Chinese-American restaurant that looks and tastes like it's straight out of 1980.
(3)Dan C.
I used to eat here all the time as a kid, but hadn't been for at least 15 years, so I decided to go back and give it another shot. Bad idea. I'm sure the Riksha's staying power can be attributed to their incredibly low prices, but in this case, you definitely get what you pay for. I'm always suspicious of Chinese restaurants that charge you extra for all white meat (why would you serve anything else?!). The menu features typical Chinese fare, but I stuck with Cashew Chicken -- the staple by which any Springfield Chinese restaurant should be measured. Not good. The chicken was grisly, the rice was half steamed, half fried, and the egg roll was cold and had a pronounced fishy taste. If you're looking for Chinese food downtown, this is unfortunately your only choice, so I'd suggest driving a little further to Korea House, or even further to Little Saigon (the best Chinese food in Springfield). Also, be warned, they do not accept credit cards, so make sure you have cash on you.
(2)a b.
I've only been a few times, and it's a bit of a pain to run and get cash, but I think this place is perfectly tasty. I'm sure not all of the vegetables are actually, factually fresh but they seemed fresher than some of the other Chinese places in town. It's not life-changing food, maybe, but it's a perfectly nice local fixture with character and decent food.
(3)Scott N.
I'll say it flat out: this is a top three on my list of favorite cashew chicken dishes in the area and sits solidly at the top of my list for general chicken. I used to work at a place relatively close to The Riksha, and a coworker and I got in the habit of going there. As a result, I ate here once a week for four years, and not only did I never get tired of it, but I still go back any time I'm close to the area. The cashew sauce is light, perfectly complements the breading on the chicken, and is great for dipping side items. The general chicken is not sweet at all, and since the cook adds the peppers by hand, you can specify anywhere from mild to insanely spicy. There are other items on the menu, but I don't see why anyone would ever order them when these two dishes are so good. This is one of the places I recommend to friends or out of towners, and the first thing I say is "I swear you won't get sick." The decor hasn't been updated in a long time, the chairs and tables are as basic as you can get, and the building is showing its age. But like I said: I've literally eaten here hundreds of times without issue, and for what it's worth, nobody who followed my recommendation has reported back with any either. I'm sure the fact that you can get a complete lunch for less than $4 contributes to the feel of the place. The same cook has been in the back every time I've been there, and it seems to be a family rite of passage to run the cash register for a few months or years since it's a bit of a revolving door. The quality of service is dependent on who is behind the register and how busy it is, but it is normally on the friendly side and has never crossed into actual rudeness for me. It's just one of those small, family-owned hole in the wall joints. I've established that I love the food, but as noted by other reviewers, there are some annoyance which keep me from being able to give The Riksha five stars: - White meat costs extra. - Soda refills cost a quarter (yes, you read that right). - Limited seating means you might not have a place to sit if the lunch rush is heavy. - Payment is cash-only. I will continue to frequent The Riksha as often as possible and recommend it as one of the shining examples of Americanized Chinese food in Springfield. I'll just have to drop by the ATM first.
(4)Stewie G.
I love this place. It is only a 5 min walk from my loft, so that's a plus. It's not fancy, but it's cozy. I usually get the daily cashew or sweet n sour special. It includes 2 wantons and an egg-roll. Portions are large, food is tasty, and the price is great! What more could you ask for? Also, the review from Dan C comments "Chinese restaurants that charge you extra for all white meat (why would you serve anything else?!)" I always get the dark meat. A lot of people get white meat because it is leaner, but the dark meat has more flavor!
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