The Riksha

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.

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!

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.