From Google Maps reviews.
Ellie’s Chinese is better for takeout than dine in as the restaurant is a bit dark and cramped. The food is standard Chinese fare, with lunch specials starting just under $11 (tax included), one of the most affordable in the neighborhood. The mixed vegetable was tender-crispy but a little heavy on the garlic. The tofu with broccoli was ok.
Not sure what all the negative ratings are talking about. Chicken and broccoli is way better than Ollie's. This is my new go to spot for takeout. Good food
Tl;dr: food poisoning and driver who demands more tip. There is no way the positive reviews are real. They have a good review on Grubhub and it has to be bots or something. My partner got food poisoning and so I just checked the reviews here and it’s not the first time it’s happened. It looks like it happened to two others, looking at past reviews. Wish we would’ve checked here first. And the man pestering for more tip right outside our door is so uncomfortable. Grubhub already pays delivery a
From the Jan 13, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.

The required wash-your-hands sign wasn't posted.

Food surfaces are too worn or badly built to be properly cleaned.

No working thermometer in the fridge or hot-holding unit.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.