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    China Bowl Express

    3.7 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Vicky D.

    Cheap and affordable comes fast food. The area outside is kind of scary but it's in downtown LA. No table inside since it seems to be made for ordering and take out. Owner was nice and friendly. Food taste pretty good and expected of Chinese fast food. Definitely recommend if you looking for sobering filling, cheap and in LA.

    Chowmein beef and brocoli and orange chicken
    Mary G.

    I ordered on Uber eats they have a promotion but one get one free the portions are insanely small I will never order from here again brocoli had no flavor orange chicken was good and the chowmein was good too

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    Ray S.

    Place is in the middle of what feels like a war zone . I've pleased this place more times then I could count and typically I would've never stopped here but I was feeling Chinese and looked and the reviews so I gave it a chance. Honestly food isn't bad at all but it's not great either, portions are good for what it is tho. If your craving a good value Chinese place with good portions I'd suggest 'Combo A' on echo park off sunset. Cheaper & better quality food.

    Shrimp Fried Rice
    Cristian P.

    I've been a lost customer for a little over two years now. The food is quick and taste good can't argue with the pricing. A little mis communication sometimes when asking for extra spicy. I love the shrimp fried rice and today they delivered with extra red sauce . The employees are friendly , one of them offered to make the food red spicy once which was amazing appreciate that.

    Patrick R.

    China Bowl Express is a whole in the wall located on busy 6th street. Across of it you have Food 4 Less, Ride Aid and a bus stop right in front of their door steps. It's small inside and that makes it looks like it is always crowded, but maybe it is is crowded. People walking in and out of this place. Available at CBE are the well known Combos; A- 1 items for $2.99 B- 2 items for $3.99 C- 3 items for $4.99 For this little shack you have plenty to choose from, and the food you get is good. A good place to get a quick bite, before your bus comes, or you got just hungry after spending some time in Food 4 Less or any other of the many stores in this part of the city. You can sit outside on one of the three tables and watch hundreds of people passing by while you eat. If you are more of a fauna freak, the LA birds will gladly jump on your table as you eat and will gratefully accept some of the fried rice. DOn't forget to try their Mango Icee that one is delicious.

    Broccoli Shrimp
    Bryan Z.

    I liked it, even though shrimps were less than expecting but for the price it's worthy. The food tasted good, not salty, not too spicy, right on point.

    Spicy chicken wings and orange chicken

    Great food and service! Ordered a combo B and the portion was enough to feed 2 people for a reasonable price.

    2 Item Combo- Teriyaki Chicken

    This is a great Chinese food takeout place!! I got it delivered by DoorDash because of the quarantine. Everything that I ordered was delivered in a timely manner. I personally love the egg rolls, it had vegetable stuffing which tasted really good with the hot sauce provided. The hot wings have an addicting but good spice to it (7/10 level). The chow mein is pretty average, well seasoned, and not dry. My brother opted for the teriyaki chicken because he can not handle spice. He loves it, it is flavorful and tender. He also tasted the regular chicken wings and gave it a 7/10. I would recommend this to anyone craving more ethnic tasting Chinese food. The portions are big too and the prices are really reasonable.

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    Poor quality food, not even sure it's chicken. Made my stomach quite upset. I would not bother

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    I'm loving this place because the foods and the service are way too nice and great. I'm willing to come back for another time.

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    I was hungry & came across China bowl express. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious. The orange chicken was my favorite!!

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