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Welcome to Lai Lai Express

The best Chinese food in Charlotte, NC

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Our Story

Lai Lai Express Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Charlotte, NC. Lai Lai Express' convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for dine-in or take-out meals in the Charlotte community. Our restaurant is known for its variety of tastes and high quality fresh ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service.

Menu

Appetizers

A 1. Egg Roll $2.00
A 2. Spring Roll $2.10
A 3. Edamame $5.95
A 3. Garlic Edamame $5.95
A 4. Wings (6) $8.45
A 5. Fried Dumpling (6) $7.95
A 5. Steamed Dumpling (6) $7.95
A 6. Crab Rangoon (6) $7.95
A 7. Fried Baby Shrimp (12) $8.95
A 8. Fried Scallops (10) $8.95
A 9. Chinese Donuts (10) $6.95
A10. Boneless Spare Ribs $15.99
A11. French Fries $5.95
A12. Chicken Nuggets (10) $7.95
A13. Fried Wonton (8) $7.95
A14. Szechuan Wonton (8） $7.95

Soup

SP1. Egg Drop Soup $3.85
SP2. Wonton Soup $3.85
SP3. Wonton Egg Drop Soup $3.85
SP4. Hot & Sour Soup $3.85
SP5. Chicken Rice Soup $3.85
SP6. Subgum Wonton Soup $7.95
SP7. Mixed Chinese Vegetable Soup $3.85
SP8. Chicken Noodle Soup $3.85

Egg Foo Young

FY1. Vegetable Egg Foo Young $13.95
FY2. Chicken Egg Foo Young $13.95
FY3. Pork Egg Foo Young $13.95
FY4. Shrimp Egg Foo Young $14.25
FY5. Beef Egg Foo Young $14.25
FY6. House Special Egg Foo Young $14.95

Pad Thai

Pad Thai Chicken $13.25
Pad Thai Beef $13.50
Pad Thai Shrimp $13.50
Pad Thai Vegetable $12.95
Pad Thai Tofu $12.95

Fried Rice

FR1. Vegetable Fried Rice $10.25
FR2. Chicken Fried Rice $10.95
FR3. Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.95
FR4. Shrimp Fried Rice $11.50
FR5. Beef Fried Rice $11.50
FR6. House Special Fried Rice $12.95
FR7. Pineapple Fried Rice $13.95

Lo Mein

LM1. Vegetable Lo Mein $11.95
LM2. Chicken Lo Mein $12.25
LM3. Pork Lo Mein $12.25
LM4. Shrimp Lo Mein $12.50
LM5. Beef Lo Mein $12.50
LM6. House Special Lo Mein $13.50
LM7. Seafood Lo Mein $14.95

Chow Mein (Not Noodle)

CM1. Vegetable Chow Mein $11.95
CM2. Chicken Chow Mein $12.25
CM3. Pork Chow Mein $12.25
CM4. Shrimp Chow Mein $12.75
CM5. Beef Chow Mein $12.75
CM6. House Special Chow Mein $12.95

Red Curry

RC1. Chicken Red Curry $13.95
RC2. Beef Red Curry $14.95
RC3. Shrimp Red Curry $14.95
RC4. Tofu Red Curry $13.50

Chicken

C 1. Chicken w. Broccoli $12.95
C 2. Chicken w. Cashew Nuts $12.95
C 3. Black Pepper Chicken $12.95
C 4. Chicken w. Mixed Vegetables $12.95
C 5. Sha Cha Chicken $12.95
C 6. Kou Po Chicken $12.95
C 7. Hunan Chicken $12.95
C 8. Chicken w. Garlic Sauce $12.95
C 9. Hot & Spicy Chicken $12.95
C10. Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.95
C11. Chicken w. Mushroom $12.95
C12. Curry Chicken $12.95
C13. Honey Chicken $13.95
C14. Chicken w. Black Bean Sauce $12.95
C15. Bourbon Chicken $14.95
C16. Flower Chicken $12.95

Low Calorie Steamers

LC1. Steamed Mixed Vegetables $11.95
LC2. Steamed Chicken w. Mixed Veg. $12.95
LC3. Steamed Shrimp w. Mixed Veg. $13.95
LC4. Steamed Broccoli $11.95

Vegetable

V 1. Mixed Chinese Vegetables $11.95
V 2. Bean Curd Family Style $12.45
V 3. Sauteed Broccoli $11.95
V 4. Broccoli w. Garlic Sauce $11.95
V 5. Broccoli w. Tofu in Garlic Sauce $12.45
V 6. Sha Cha Tofu $12.45
V 7. Sesame Tofu $13.95
V 8. Ma Po Tofu $12.95

Rice Noodles

MF1. Vegetable Mei Fun $12.25
MF2. Chicken Mei Fun $12.50
MF3. Pork Mei Fun $12.50
MF4. Shrimp Mei Fun $12.95
MF5. Beef Mei Fun $12.95
MF6. Singapore Mei Fun $13.95
MF7. House Special Mei Fun $13.95

Chef's Specialties

H 1. Sesame Chicken $13.95
H 2. General Tso's Chicken $13.95
H 3. Crispy Scallion Chicken $13.95
H 4. Orange Chicken $13.95
H 5. Chicken & Shrimp Supreme $14.95
H 6. Triple Delight $15.75
H 7. Szechuan Shrimp & Beef $14.95
H 8. Happy Family $15.95
H 9. Basil Chicken & Shrimp $14.95
H10. Seafood Delight $16.95

Seafood

S 1. Shrimp with Broccoli $13.95
S 2. Shrimp with Cashew Nuts $13.95
S 3. Black Pepper Shrimp $13.95
S 4. Shrimp w. Mixed Vegetable $13.95
S 5. Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce $13.95
S 6. Hunan Shrimp $13.95
S 7. Sha Cha Shrimp $13.95
S 8. Hot & Spicy Shrimp $13.95
S 9. Shrimp w. Garlic Sauce $13.95
S10. Chicken & Shrimp w. Broccoli $14.95
S11. Flower Shrimp $13.95

Beef

B 1. Beef w. Broccoli $13.95
B 2. Mongolian Beef $13.95
B 3. Pepper Steak $13.95
B 4. Beef w. Vegetables $13.95
B 5. Sha Cha Beef $13.95
B 6. Hot & Spicy Beef $13.95
B 7. Beef w. Garlic Sauce $13.95
B 8. Hunan Beef $13.95
B 9. Black Pepper Beef $13.95

Wings Platters

W 1. Wings (6pcs) w. Fried Rice $11.95
W 2. Wings (6pcs) w. French Fries $11.95
W 3. Wings (6pcs) w. Vegetable Fried Rice $12.75
W 4. Wings (6pcs) w. Pork Fried Rice $12.75
W 5. Wings (6pcs) w. Chicken Fried Rice $12.75
W 6. Wings (6pcs) w. Beef Fried Rice $13.25
W 7. Wings (6pcs) w. Shrimp Fried Rice $13.25
W 8. Wings (6pcs) w. House Special Fried Rice $13.55
W 9. Wings (6pcs) w. Vegetable Lo Mein $13.55
W10. Wings (6pcs) w. Pork Lo Mein $13.55
W11. Wings (6pcs) w. Chicken Lo Mein $13.55
W12. Wings (6pcs) w. Beef Lo Mein $13.95
W13. Wings (6pcs) w. Shrimp Lo Mein $13.95
W14. Wings (6pcs) w. House Special Lo Mein $14.50

Family Dinner

Family Dinner A For Two. $30.99
Family Dinner B For Three $40.99
Family Dinner C For Four $55.99

Dinner Combination

[PROMO] Dinner Combo x 2 $20.90
D 1. Beef w. Broccoli $11.95
D 2. Pepper Steak $11.95
D 3. Sha Cha Beef $11.95
D 4. Hot & Spicy Beef $11.95
D 5. Hunan Beef $11.95
D 6. Mongolian Beef $11.95
D 7. Beef w. Vegetable $11.95
D 8. Beef w. Garlic Sauce $11.95
D 9. Beef Cashew Nuts $11.95
D10. Szechuan Beef $11.95
D11. Chicken Chow Mein (Not Noodle) $11.95
D12. Chicken Broccoli $11.95
D13. Chicken Mushroom $11.95
D14. Chicken w. Cashew Nuts $11.95
D15. Kou Po Chicken $11.95

Lunch Combination

L 1. Beef w. Broccoli $8.95
L 2. Pepper Steak $8.95
L 3. Sha Cha Beef $8.95
L 4. Hot & Spicy Beef $8.95
L 5. Hunan Beef $8.95
L 6. Mongolian Beef $8.95
L 7. Beef w. Vegetable $8.95
L 8. Beef w. Garlic Sauce $8.95
L 9. Beef Cashew Nuts $8.95
L10. Szechuan Beef $8.95
L11. Chicken Chow Mein $8.95
L12. Chicken Broccoli $8.95
L13. Chicken Mushroom $8.95
L14. Chicken w. Cashew Nuts $8.95
L15. Kou Po Chicken $8.95
L16. Sha Cha Chicken $8.95

Side Order

Fried Noodles $1.25
White Rice $3.50
Fried Rice $4.95
Brown Rice $3.50
Shrimp Sauce (2oz) $0.75

Beverages

Can Soda $1.50
16 oz Soda $2.50
Homemade Ice Tea (32oz) $3.00
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Coupons

FREE Can Soda

Code: CS18

FREE Can Soda on Purchase Any Lunch Combo For PICKUP

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Free Crab Rangoon/ Steamed Dumplings/ Edamame

Code: FR65

Free Crab Rangoon or Steamed Dumplings or Edamame on Purchase over $65

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Free Sesame Chicken

Code: SC90

Free Sesame Chicken on Purchase over $90

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Reviews

If you’re looking for a fantastic takeout option, you’ve got to check out Lai Lai Express! This little spot has quickly become one of my favorites for a quick and delicious meal.
Stacey Jain
I had the pleasure of ordering food from here and we were very satisfied! I ordered the sesame chicken plate that came with an egg roll, the general tso plate, fried noodles, and Chinese donuts.
Kat
One of my favorite places in town. Food is always fresh. And the owner at the register is always sweet. They also have an authentic Chinese menu. You will love this place as much as I do.
April Raybon
Tonight I had my first taste of Chinese food here in North Carolina. I was pleasantly surprised as the food was fresh and delicious. Portions were big for the price. I would definitely recommend!
Sharon Hendricks
Ordered lunch for takeout today after being recommended by a friend. Wish I knew about this place sooner! Their lunch specials are some of the best value you will find in Charlotte.
Andrew Gallimore
Me and my boyfriend love this place! Quick delivery and delicious food everytime. The chicken pad Thai is my favorite! They also have really yummy gyoza and Chinese donuts. W
Meemo