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    China West Express

    3.5 (641 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Emma Q.

    I took a trip today to get some my favorite sides from here it was not good the rice was hard and it taste old, I think this was probably a week ago . I also got the noodles and they had so much oil and it was nasty . So disappointed bc I used to love this little place

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    Philip A.

    Ordered the war wonton soup. Took ten minutes . Busy and quick is good sign. Food was good and quick

    Danni O.

    Okay food and questionable cleanliness.. What I disliked about my experience: while waiting for my food, I see the one chef step away from cooking to blow his nose and go right back to cooking without handwashing or sanitizing. A few minutes later I see another worker peeling vegetables on a table next to me with no cutting board or mat being used - he just poured the veggies directly onto the table and is peeling them into a delivery bag with no gloves. I don't expect these A1 cleanliness from these types of places, but as a customer these actions are pretty gross. This place is really just a ghost kitchen and tailored more for delivery/takeout. Food was just okay - kung pal chicken was good, fried rice and chow mein were meh. Never coming back here again

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    Lynnann W.

    Ordered via Door Dash. Arrived well packaged, hot and accurate. They didn't skimp on quality ingredients! Chicken fried rice had large pieces of high grade chicken. The house special pepper beef steak had awesome tender filet mignon and lots of fresh peppers and onions. Egg rolls didn't disappoint either.

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    As the photo below shows, I've been ordering here regularly, literally for years. Food was always consistent, delivery was always within 45 minutes. Last month I placed an order and was surprised to get a text that Uber Eats would be delivering my order. When they didn't show up after an hour, I went to call the restaurant and realized I had missed texts from the Uber Eats driver asking what my address was. Then there was a picture of the food left in front of a door I didn't recognize and the house number in the photo wasn't even close to the number I provided. I tried texting and calling the Uber Eats number; the texts were rejected and the number directed me to a pre-recorded message that the number wasn't available. I called China West, explained the situation and they looked it up, then called me back and said they confirmed it was delivered to the wrong address, but said I'd have to take it up with Uber Eats. I explained I didn't order from Uber Eats; I'd ordered directly from the China West Express website. The person said they couldn't do anything; I'd have to contact Uber Eats and hung up. Will never order from here again.

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    Chris A.

    China West Express is a little hole in the wall place that just might be your best bet for Americanized Chinese food in Tustin. Although they do have a few tables inside, it is primarily a to go place. I've yet to see anyone eating inside. The to go orders are very well packed up, so much so the food will still be hot when you get it home. The place is a 15 minute drive for me. The folks who run the counter have always been very friendly and polite. The entrees are cooked to order, which is far superior to a nearby competitor's practice of serving food out of chaffing dishes. Expect about 10 minutes for your order to come out, but it could be a little longer if they are busy. No biggie. Their generously portioned Lunch Box deal is a great value. For $10.99 you get your choice of entree, your choice of chow mein or white rice, your choice of egg flower or hot and sour soup, your choice of a canned soft drink, an egg roll, and a fortune cookie. The food is good, but I don't care for their chow mein, so I go with steamed white rice. It's a good place and one of the gems of Tustin. My pics are better if you click on them.

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    The best chinese around, I was like woah at how fast and delicious it was. Very authentic and rapid delivery. They do the damn thang.

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    Good food and a friendly delivery person who delivered within the estimated time. The food was well packed for delivery.

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    Order at least 3x a month through Eat24. Always on time, always great food, sometimes free egg rolls, great value, highly recommended.

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    Not the best Chinese food, but it hits the spot.

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    Been ordering from this place for the past 12 months! Friendly service and always gets our orders correct!

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    always hot and delicious. we love this place. our faves are chicken and veggies, chow mien, orange chicken, walnut shrimp...all good.

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    I ordered delivery, and it took almost an hour. Food was not bad, but I would rather go other restaurants.

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