Noodleface ain't joking regarding chinese prices. It wasn't that extreme, but back ni the day my Dad and I used to go pick up chinese for family dinner, and walk out spending $50. Granted, we always had 5+ different items, in the big boxes, so we always had left overs. But who cares, cold chinese food is so damn good. Slurp that shit up so fast.
Now, around me, there are a few great Thai places, and a couple local chinese food places, but they are on par with Panda Express in terms of quality, but to hell if their chow mein is as good.