For some reason, it’s been forever since we indulged in the ritual of Chinese takeout. Where better to revive the habit than the place C-VILLE readers voted Best Takeout—namely, Asian Express on W. Main? The cheery counter service must be one reason it’s so popular. Another must be the clean, honest tastes. Take, say, the tofu and veggie lunch special we ordered: a simple garlic sauce coated bok choy that wasn’t bland at all, zucchini and broccoli, and firm tofu with plenty of character. Ah, the sound of the Coke can popping open; ah, the egg roll in its little envelope. Our one complaint was the copious paper and plastic packaging around the meal. But hey, it’s all part of the fun.
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