Central Asia Carry Out

Best fried rice in the Towson/​parkville area. Too bad they don’t deliver but shoot, get up and stop being lazy because you won’t find better fried rice.

There is a definite change for the worse here in the food. I saw earlier post about the place possibly being sold and I agree. Tried the egg rolls to test the place and they are not the same! No filler but cabbage very little pork, no chicken, one or two shrimp. Yuck. Egg rolls are smaller. Much! And no fortune cookies given. Only positive change is kitchen looks like it was cleaned. This was the best carry out place in Baltimore for egg rolls and Chinese for us but not anymore. RIP Central Asia.

This is not the Central Asia that has been here for years. They’ve obviously been bought/​sold out along with the quality of food. So sad. What I had last evening was bland. The beef fried rice seemed to be premade with a couple pieces of roast beef thrown in. I’ve had the same dull manufactured «Asian» food and never went back for more.
I wish the original owners well. They were a part of the community for many enjoyable years,

This is has been my favorite Chinese carry out since I was a kid. The fried rice and egg rolls are amazing.

Horrible. Went there today for take-​out. I went there with someone who is chinese.
first– the place is old– it’s like walking into a scene from welcome back kotter.
you cant smell food or ingredients cooking– it smells like you are walking into a clothing store– not a good sign for chinese carry out. the portions are huge and and lunch menu is economical. large portions that taste horrible.
i regret going here.

Best Chinese food in town! They serve genuine Chinese food and they do
Not use MSG. They have very respectful employees and prices are affordable. food is served quick and not too greasy! Definitely recommend them!

The BEST Chinese I’ve had since coming to Baltimore. I drive from Canton to Towson for the carryout, and it’s still warm when I get home. Check this place out!
What makes this place so good? Fresh ingredients, good and tasty seasoning, not greasy or cloying, friendly and prompt service. The food feels like it was made with love, which is pretty remarkable! The prices are a couple dollars more than your usual Chinese joint, but I think it’s completely justified, given the quality and taste (and the portions are generous).
I agree with the other reviewer, the fried rice is amazing! I really don’t think I’ve had any as good, anywhere, period. It’s moist, flavorful, fresh! You can tell they make it to order, and it doesn’t come out of some huge vat like at other places. Café Zen seems to be a popular place for Chinese, but it doesn’t hold a candle to this place — Café Zen food was too greasy and a little strange for me. But Central Asia hits that sweet middle ground between «American» and authentic taste.
My favorite is the fresh shrimp egg foo young. I didn’t even know what this was till I tried it – it’s kind of like a fresh shrimp (yes, you can tell they are fresh) omelette with gravy. But not the greasy salty gravy you get at Thanksgiving for your turkey. This gravy is a perfect complement to the egg foo young, and poured over white rice, it is really a revelation.
I actually like how with the General Tso’s, they wait till you walk through the door to get your order, then they pour the sauce over, to keep it extra crunchy for you!
Anything done Hunan style is good, they’re generous with the veggies.
The only drawback of this place is the lack of dedicated vegetarian dishes (like eggplant, for example), so probably not the first choice for vegetarians.
It will definitely be worth your while to take out from this quiet little carryout in a strip mall in Towson. It’s close to the big shopping center on Putty Hill.

Pretty good chinese food. The general Tso’s had too much meat per unit of breading, but some people like that. Not my thing though. I had some bacon shrimp with a really weird sauce too, but the fried rice was freaking awesome. I’m excited to try the hot and sour soup and some dishes other than the General Tso’s, which again, had too much chicken.