Leong's Asian Diner 1540 West Republic Road, Springfield, MO 65807

"Had to come try the illustrious cashew chicken, and it didn’t disappoint. We were seated immediately and watched the restaurant quickly fill around us - this place is clearly a lunch rush favorite, so I’d anticipate a wait if coming during peak hours. The staff were all super friendly and our food came out hot and fast. Portions were large and we had enough leftovers to bring home and eat for dinner."

"Lunched with a friend to try the famed Cashew Chicken (which is available gluten free) deep fried pockets of chicken with a dipping gravy and choice of steamed rice or stir fry. Returned a couple of days later for dinner. Unexpectedly inviting and pleasant despite tables full Saturday at 5.30pm. Discovered they serve ribeye steak and salmon specialty dishes on Friday/Saturdays (couple next to me had theirs arrive). Generous portions. Tried egg drop soup - it was a great hot fresh starter, followed by the gluten free Pad Thai (again) so flavorful and filling (leftovers for home). Dessert - in-house Crème Brûlée lovely n creamy with the crunchy flambé sugar top. Sat at the bar as there was a 20 minute wait for table (busy) and enjoyed a tequila and ate my food there. The bartender and waitstaff are friendly and check everything to your liking. If you love Asian cuisine come check them out!"

"I went to Leongs based on their history of awesome Chinese food. That was a huge mistake. The cashew chicken was dry with no sauce, just terrible. I ordered cashew chicken with fried rice and an egg roll. The bill was $23.00, this isn't inflation, everywhere else in town I could've got the same food for under $15. If you go there, fried rice is $2.59 extra. The food sucked, I will never go back."

"The food was good. The waitress, though aggressive, was very effective. The decorations were cool. It is definitely Asian. You'll enjoy the experience."

"I've been wanting to try Leong's for a long while, based on their rich history. Having said that, it seems like the myth is all that remains. Today I visited (third time - I always try 3 times before leaving a review) and purchased three cashew chickens, a Pad Phai, and 8 egg rolls, to go. Price: The total was $93... I was blown away at the price, and the food quality did not match the price. Quality: The food was not amazing, or even great. It was, at best 5/10. There was very little sauce and the flavor was pretty bland. The Pad Thai was dry and egg rolls were squishy. The crab rangoon were basically filled with cream cheese and had little taste. Service: I was fortunate to have checked my order before leaving as I was completely missing the Pad Thai (the most expensive item). I sat at the window and the employee never returned. I had to park the car and walk in to remedy the issue. Overall I feel like they're very much living on their legacy. You can definitely get better food for a LOT better price elsewhere."