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    Chinatown Express

    3.2 (117 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Barbeque, Hawaiian
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    CHINATOWN EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    2 Items Combo - Chicken with Veggie and Hot Fish
    David N.

    Conveniently 1/2 a block from my home. New to the neighborhood, I had to try the food. Mainly steamer tray for with the typical assortment of Cantonese. The hot fish was good and the Kung pow chicken was great. The portion enough for two meals for me. $15

    Pleasant surprise to pay $8.99 and $2.99 for the veggie rolls.
    Adrian C.

    Friendly fast service with great food and fair prices! Amazing in this economy where Kevin Hart had to close four vegan food locations of Hart House for his $16.50 hot chicken sandwich. As a Lyft driver with chronic extreme tinnitus https://www.szynalski.com/tone-generator/#8431,saw,v0.92 I have grown accustomed to appreciating a vegan dining deal on a budget. The server is fluid in her efficiency of movement with her equally fastidious partner cook.

    Wor Wonton Soup. Perfect for this cold weather and when you're feeling under the weather.
    Victor S.

    This is a fast Chinese food spot food is not horrible but it's not the best. It is one of the better and cleaner looking Chinese food locations I've been to. The service is fast if you're gonna order from the pre made food there and the portions are huge for a good price. If you're gonna order off the menu i recommend ordering that first it will take a little bit longer to get that out. Inside looks a lot better looks like it's been painted and got new signs on the walls. Decent spot good service and fast food.

    2 entree meal with a can of Coke $12 and change... big portion, thumbs up.
    Johnny B.

    I got the Trump comb over special lol jk fried rice and noodles covering my 2 different chicken entrees. Great portion definitely could feed a "normal" couple. Place could use some tidying up, but food and employees thumbs up.

    Two item combo
    Jetrina M.

    Solid place for American Chinese food! If you're in the mood for Panda Express in Overland and Venice, head east two or three blocks and check this place out. They have huge portion sizes and a large variety of menu items. It's all very affordable as well! My two item combo was ~$8-9 and was filled to the brim! It lasted me two meals. Free parking in the shared lot.

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    Sean E.

    The food is Good, but lacks in zest. Everything is lacking the oomph, that makes a great Chinese food restaurant. The counter person was waiting to take my order the moment I arrived. She then rang me up and I was at my self serve table inside of 2 minutes. The restaurant was tidy and has a nice interior for a non franchised restaurant.

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    3 months ago

    Food is fire, always bang for buck. Come here often for lunch and it never disappoints.

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    9 months ago

    A little hole in the wall with delicious food! Prices are reasonable too! Almost everything is my favorite!

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    1 year ago

    Absolutely loved the food, I think this place is good for both. Dine in and take out.

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    2 years ago

    Food is rad, the staff are incredible , the dining room is clean. There's limited parking so you gotta be strategic.

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    1 year ago

    So yummy, well-priced, and really kind service! I love the variety of entrees here. Great for some grab and go food

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    4 years ago

    Yummy Chinese comfort food. Not sure how authentic it is but definitely tastier than Panda Express.

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    3 years ago

    Chinatown express is amazing. I come here all the time been coming here for years and it never fails. I love it !!

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    3 years ago

    Very good value for quality food and friendly service. Parking and restroom easy access. Left happy and I will go back.

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