China First

I have ordered from China 1^st about 3 – 4 times since moving to the Ballwin area 6 months ago. I haven’t had any bad experiences except for a longer than usual wait a few weeks back for a carry out order. They were slammed and I had to wait an additional 10 minutes or so. I wasn’t in a rush, so I didn’t mind and I think one of my items were free since the cost was lower than I was told when I ordered and I had everything that I ordered. I never bothered double checking the receipt… or maybe I just got lucky.
I haven’t had any issues with the food as of yet and usually get the same things… Shrimp Fried Rice, S&S Chicken, Beef Lo Mein and Crab Rangoon. I will say the Crab Rangoon really good and almost to the point of being OVER stuffed.
Prices are good for what you get, they can pack a lot in those little boxes.

We’ve eaten from China First on many occasions. Normally the food arrives fast, hot and as ordered. On our last interaction with them, we made a normal order of 4 entrees and some crab rangoon. The total was going to be around $ 25. Before receiving the total from the person taking the order, we asked if we could use a coupon that gave a $ 5 discount off of $ 25. The person taking the order said yes, and gave us our new total of around $ 20. A few minutes later, a second person from the restaurant called us back and told us since our total was only $ 24.85, that we could not use the coupon, and that we would be charged the full $ 24.85 without the benefit of the coupon. Before we even could respond, the phone was handed back to the original order taker and there was no further discussion. I am sure that whomever we spoke to was just having a bad day, but they are not the only Chinese Delivery place in town, and we’ll likely not order form them again.

Within hours off eating delivery from this restaurant everyone in our family that ate a chicken dish became ill. When I called to let them know I received a canned speech about how they are careful to watch expiration dates and use safe food handling techniques. This was obviously not a suprise to them nor where they concerned. They offered no refund or discount on future meal. Which makes little difference, as we will never be ordering from them again. Telling them this also made little difference. Her response was,“OK sorry about that.”. There are far to many Chinese restaurants in the area to not only take a chance of getting sick but not to be valued as a customer. Thank you China First for the opportunity to clean up vomit and take care of sick kids, you have made our evening.

Just moved to the area and needed Chinese Delivery. Online order was quick and very easy. Delivery was way less time than confermation email said. the food was VERY GOOD and still HOT! Will use this place again!

Very disappointed! (Have had a pleasant experience here before however…) got the Orange chicken– it was so bad! I couldn’t even eat it and the few bites I did have upset my stomach! Chicken was a weird grey color– vegetables tastes old, rice was dried out– crab Rangoon was «ok». Spoke with the owner and told her my problems, she just offered to give me more orange chicken, which I obviously didn’t want, I asked if I could just have my money back, she refused, stating she’s «running a business» and can’t do it. Some business! I would have maybe given this place a second chance another time– but after her unprofessional attitude (hanging up on me) I certainly will not be! :(left hungry and out 40 bucks.

Good fast and cheap. I ordered online it was ready to pick up in twenty minutes. Great deal on crab Rangoon. 8 pieces for like 5 bucks. We got the combo plates for 3 people and lo mein and everything all together only costs 35 dollars. great price food tasted good. Will use this place again

I love this place. Use to go once a week. Crab Rangoon is the BEST I’ve ever had. If you like them full and sweet, this is the place. Food is cheap and good. Always hot. Great service. Been around for over 7 yrs and I’m still a loyal customer. I recommend!

I’ve had better Chinese food and I’ve had worse. I would not say this is the best Chinese food in the area, but it is perfectly passable and cheap. Just don’t expect wonders.

Super fast Chinese food. Best I have had in St. Louis. We get the sweet and sour chicken or the orange chicken. One combo is enough for two people.

Terrible service and soup too spicy to eat. Refused to give me a refund. I’ll never go there again.

Good lunch specials. Plenty of food for under $ 5.

I ordered food at 7:20. It arrived at 8:50 in a dripping bag, spilled everywhere. They gave me fried rice instead of white and my potstickers were freezing. I called to complain and was told to heat it in a sauce pan! Cook my own food? What a generous offer! They also admitted that the potstickers were probably cold, but my other food wasn’t. No, it was just spilled everywhere and not what I ordered. I told them to come get this slop and bring back my money. Never EVER ordering from there again.