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    3 Bros from China Express

    4.2 (31 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Beef Chow Fun
    Gena K.

    I saw this place new on Yelp so I wanted to try it out. I was told that they used to have a restaurant, but now it's a very casual takeout type place. I ordered the 3-dish special which I thought was going to be $45 because a Yelp photo from just 2 months ago shows that price but it's now $48.00. I suppose in this economy, $16.00 per entrée isn't that steep. Prawns with mixed veggies is delicious because it's a light garlic sauce. I do wish there were more prawns. I counted 8 total. Beef chow fun was yummy. The cut of beef is good and not cheap tasting. Lastly, the string bean chicken is also yummy. I think it's a black bean sauce. I ordered in person and the food came out fast. The lady that took my order was nice. I will go back!

    June 2026
    Jennifer L.

    So happy that they are back. We were part of the Three Brothers family before they retired in 2023. The menu is pared down and now it focuses on to-go and catering, but it's still very good. We like that the Hong Kong style chow mein is part of their 3-item value menu. Like every good Chinese restaurant, open on holidays too, as we discovered on the Fourth.

    Sesame Crispy Chicken with Fried Rice
    Kevin K.

    Great experience and very delicious food. The host recommended the Sesame Crispy Chicken and it was fantastic. Moist chicken, sweet crunchy outside, nice sesame flavors. The Mongolian Beef was flavorful, tender, and a good balance of meat and veggies. The chow mein noodles were outstanding. Its primarily set up as a take out location but there are a few indoor seats. We ate there and it was convenient that the food was served in to go containers. The host was very friendly, informative and helpful. He also let us know that the chef is the original chef from the first 3 Brothers restaurant which made sense given the food quality. Yum! We will definitely be back!

    Soft tofu with chicken
    Bobby W.

    They just opened back up a couple of months ago, so I was not expecting much. I wondered if they were from the same family/owners, cause I really missed them. I have been 3 Bros customer for 20 years before they closed. I was excited for the comeback. So I am a little disappointed for the 3 stars. The prices were good. We got the 3 dishes for $45 special, with S&P chicken wings, Hong Kong style chicken pan fried noodles, and the soft tofu with chicken. My daughter ordered a hot and sour soup as well. The wings were not the way they used to be. It looks like they boiled the wings before frying them. The taste was off but still pretty good. The noodles were a little too saucy and gooey. The chicken and veggies that came with it were okay. The soft tofu with chicken had too much starch and very bland to us. Perhaps it's just me, cause the other review had nothing but raves. I will try again in 6 months and report back.

    Salt and pepper chicken wings, fried fish filet, chicken with mushrooms, Peking pork chops.
    Larry M.

    First time at 'express' 30 year customer in San Ramon and Pleasant Hill prior to this. Menu about the same, a bit trimmed down. Most items prepared the same, the S&P fish filet had a different coating, but same flavor. Reasonable prices on the 3 item entree menu, $45 for 3 entrees! As always, S&P chicken wings were excellent!

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    deborah y.

    Their back!! With a limited menu. But still delicious! We had tomato beef with pan fried noodles, Peking spareribs and honey walnut prawns. A few of our favorites when the full restaurant was open. I highly recommend!! Keep in mind it is an express service, so don't expect plates and silverware... more like paper plates and plastic forks.

    AMAZING fried rice, Broccoli Beef, and Spicy Orange Chicken! So GOOD!!
    Heide H.

    LOVE! LOVE! LOVE this place! The minute you walk in, the calming atmosphere relaxes you, the people are absolutely wonderful, and the food was AMAZING!! So fresh, and huge portions! The leftovers are just divine, and my brother and go there every time he comes to see me. Jun was an absolute doll, and he was so kind! They are all just the best, and you will love it here!

    Orange chicken and Chow Mein
    Amina S.

    This is a new local gem for Pleasant Hills. Got it for to-go and the food was so good and so fresh. Not super greasy and the oil felt clean. Their service is amazing!! Highly recommend~~

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    David C.

    Three brothers returns, always one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in this area, they return with a more limited menu in the space next to their former store. We ordered their hot and sour soup, soft tofu, and green beans. Still recommended.

    Stir fried rice noodles with beef and stir fried veggies with shrimp.

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    The food was excellent! Ordered the Salty Fish and Chicken Fried Rice and the Singaporean Noodles. The portions are also good.

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    Everything was great. So glad to see you are back in town . The place looks so good. My Mongolian chicken was amazing

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