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    Chinatown Express

    3.6 (100 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Very loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    2 item combo (sweet & sour spareribs, ginger onion chicken) with chow fun and singapore noodles
    Angel H.

    I wasn't planning on eating here, but the line was long. When people wait in line the food must be good, so I tried it out. I got the two entree combo with half Singapore noodles and half chow fun $12.25. My two entrees were sweet & sour spareribs and cold ginger onion chicken. They gave so much food that my plate was overflowing. It was around 7pm and I noticed that the sweet & sour spareribs were almost out. However, I saw them bringing out other entrees. I asked if they were going to make more spareribs. The cashier told me 10 minutes, so I waited. I'm so happy I did. The food was so good, especially at a food court. The Singapore noodles had a strong curry flavor and the chow fun had the perfect chew to it. The sweet & sour spareribs were perfect. It wasn't too sweet and it wasn't too sour, just right down the middle. The ginger onion sauce was chefs kiss. I just wish they gave me two containers as one wasn't enough for all that chicken. This place was definitely a great deal and the food was good. I can understand why there's always a line.

    2025 December Trays, great for parties!
    Jen C.

    Everyone here knows their plates are worth the money, tastes great and they give a lot of food but who knew their take out trays are great for parties? I ordered a small tray of chow funn for $35.95 and I was only expecting it to look like the chow funn they display for the choice plates but this was even better, it was loaded with char siu! The tray was literally 10 pounds of goodness and a generous portion. This is my new catering place when I need a pot luck dish. This is my favorite Chinese place in Kaneohe. You'll always find long lines for a good reason!

    Singapore noodles, bittermelon beef
    Tiffany C.

    Whenever I come to the food court in Windward Mall, I'm always drawn to Chinatown Express. The food is quick and plentiful. I always feel I get my money's worth. There can be a line at times, but they work quick so you never have to wait long. The menu is easy to follow and I love that they sell dimsum throughout the day. You can also order them individually if you're want just one. But it is subject to availability. They can sell out quick. My go-to order is the Singapore noodles with bittermelon beef. I notice those dishes don't move as quickly as others, so I'm happy to order them. The noodles have a hint of curry, and the bittermelon gives you a nice crunch and flavor.

    Massive 4 choice plate: -beef broccoli  -minute chicken -mushroom chicken -sweet-sour pork With char sui fried rice
    Jeremiah U.

    Chinatown Express is a place that has bang for your buck. I went with the four choices with a drink for less than $20. Each item has good flavor and your pallet will explore the sweet, salty, tangy, smoky, and charred taste of each dish. The service was friendly and quick. While located in the mall, the areas are constantly being monitored and cleaned. You can always flag down the worker to have the table wiped down. A great place for cheaps!

    Irene M.

    A generous express... Located in Pa'ina Ko'olau Food Court of Windward Mall there Chinatown Express and yes the authenticity may be a slight askew the variety they offer here in a food court setting is quite impressive in my opinion like fish of the day (flounder today), Shanghai Noodles, Cold Ginger Chicken, Bitter Melon with Beef just to name a few. The gentleman that helped me was quiet but very polite and though I was hungry I had a feeling that I should've ordered a one choice plate though did two at $11.75 as everything just looked so yummy and is a great deal. Gosh what a plate...insanely generous portion and that alone wasn't the five stars it was the food, I absolutely loved that it wasn't salty and seasoned just right and yes I was hungry but there's no way I could come close to finishing the entire plate. This express offers so much speciality items like wonton mein (which has shrimp), congee, oven baked items and dim sum as well which I need to try the next time and be sure not let my belly do the ordering. Thank you!

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    Geralyne M.

    !!!.................Pork Hash and 8Treasure cake noodle always on point.....................!!!!' And they gave me extra tea cookie

    Sweet sour spare ribs and duck with half fried rice and half chow fun
    Bryan W.

    Huge portions and very tasty! My go to place when I am ono for Chinese food. You can have half chow fun or noodles and half char siu or regular fried rice. I love the sweet sour spare ribs.

    Seven treasures and gau gee over noodles
    Michelle N.

    Came back to get lunch and wanted to try the seven treasures with gau gee over noodles. This is not ready made so don't order this if you want a quick grab and go lunch. I thought the amount was really good for the price. There was lots of topping and it had 2 gau gee on the side. The noodles were crispy but also soaked up the sauce. Would be super tasty with hot mustard or chili sauce.

    Char Siu fried rice, Chow Fun, Kau Yuk w/ sauce on da rice
    Sheryl S.

    This cost just $9.69 tax included! With how expensive take out food is these days... this place is the beat deal in town. They give CHOKE food for the price, and it's tasty. Way better than zips or LL...

    7/13/24 Yummy sweet & snack stuff

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    Best roast pork and Char siu in Kaneohe. Awsome sweet sour spareribs. Huge size servings. Super tasting food.

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    Great customer service, also large food portions at reasonable prices. A good family outing to enjoy.

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    Best Pork Hash on the Eastside! Maybe the best on the island. We buy minimum a dozen every time.

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    Omg! They are the most generous, they give sooooo much food for your money. I love it! And their food is GREAT! I will be back!

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    3.6
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    This is a hard review to write, although I've been a customer for decades, I don't normally eat any…read moreof the dishes I buy. I go there once a month to buy food to take to my mom, who lives in a foster care home. It's usually egg flower soup, stuffed tofu with pork, beef chow mein or shrimp fried rice and sometimes a chicken dish. I order online, usually at 9am, for pick-up at 10:30. The staff are nice and friendly, which isn't always the case at a Chinese restaurant. BTW, don't place an online order too early; they might miss it. On a rare occasion, I would add a dinner plate for myself. It's on par with one I get from Golden Duck on King St. I prefer the food at K***** on the other side of Kaneohe but I much prefer the parking at New Mui Kwai. Plus, it's much closer to my home and more convenient when visiting my mom. New Mui Kwai is a solid, old school Chinese restaurant. I'll keep coming back so I suppose that's a recommendation from me. Sorry, no pics ... A picture of a box containing food containers would be boring. :p

    Haven't been here in ages. We usually go to Kin Wah but they were closed…read more.. Ordered a few things and everything was good! Nothing outstanding, but solid local Chinese food! I'd skip the siu mai, as it's slightly better than 7-11 and I'd order something else. The highlight was the salt and pepper pork chops! Fried perfectly and seasoned well! Awesome must order! Overall solid local spot that you should support if you're in the area!

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    Kaneohe Dim Sum Station

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    First thing, when ordering, it's not per piece. One order may have 3 pieces So if you want 3…read moremanapua. It is going to be 1 oreder. If you order pork hash. It is 4 pieces order. Food was great and tasty. Chicken feet: was large feet. Don't know where they came from. This was my only disappointment. Tasty but not want I am use to. Taro puffs : was nice size and crispy. Bean curd roll: is little on the sweet side. Mochi puffs with pork: crunchy and just enough meat. Pork hash: Great as normal Soy sauce chow fun: Not you salty soy. Believe it's the Chinese soy. So it's not on the salty side. When you order 5 or more dishes. You get a free dish free. Service was fast and you are greeted as soon as you step in. Parking is in the main parking lot by McDonald's. The walls are whimsical with drawings and writings from customers. Pros: Nice size dishes. Tasty and some food comes hot and fresh. Cons: taste is not want I am use to but, the items are very tasty. Would I return? Yes. Parking is great. Lots of seating. Air condition.

    I guess if you're gonna order at the counter then sit down on the left side of the restaurant, you…read moreshould know that's for dine in customers, not for anyone just stopping in to get lunch. But when you walk in, there's a counter and it seems natural to think you have to stand there to order then sit down Other than that, it's pretty good. The meat buns (Steamed Char Siu Bao - 3 per order) are quite yeasty in smell and flavor but they got Got anyway. Siu mai and har gao were good, just be sure to ask for chili garlic sauce - they don't give it automatically - just shoyu and hot mustard

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    We ordered cake noodles so not sure if this is it but had good flavor
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    3.8
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    Saturday May 10, 2025 first time, trying this Chinese food place. We decided to phone order as this…read morewould be the best and the fastest option. I ordered and it would be ready in 10 minutes. Plenty parking in the Temple Valley Shopping Center with Times Supermarket, Times Coffee Shop, McDonald's and more. Plenty food and the plates were full and heavy. The noodles for the Crispy Gay Gee Mein tasted like the noodles you use for saimin. But, dry and firm in texture. I found a clear, long piece that looked like fishing line in my food??!! I should've taken a picture of it. But, I just threw it away as it was underneath the noodles and inside of the take out container. I ate most of it already when I found it. Oh, wells. That usually happens to my friend and not me. I guess, it was my turn and there is always a first time for everything. Lol. The noodles for the Soft Gau Gee Mein was soft, different type noodles for some reason. But, wet and really soft in texture. Ambiance inside is casual. Not sure, if we will try here again.

    We love take out Chinese food. But we are picky…read more Hidden in a small strip mall at the very end, is this small Chinese restaurant. When we walked in we were a little worried. Tables had boxes stacked on them, little in the trays. It felt pretty uninviting to be honest. But the man behind the counter was kind and welcomed us in. While not much was in the trays, they did have what we were looking for, so we decided to order. The man behind the counter offered us pieces of the meats hanging in the window and we knew we made the right choice. The crispy pork in the window was amazing! Between the two of us we got fried rice, crispy pork, sweet and sour pork and the broccoli beef. Everything was amazing. I was even super impressed with the fried rice which actually had flavor, and I think was cooked in sesame oil. Then we both got drinks. I got the plantation ice tea and it was so flavorful! My son got boba milk tea and said it's the best he's had on island so far. We will for sure be back!

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    Adela’s Country Eatery

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    4.8
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    Locally sourced ingredients
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    You must try Adela's, especially if you're a pasta lover. In-house made with local ingredients…read more It's a walk up place so be prepared to order and go. Short drive from Kailua was easy Food was amazing and can't wait to go back. My dinner partner isn't a pasta fan but loved it too. I got the Ulu garlic butter sauce with mushroom and chicken. It lasted me two meals!! The other was ube pasta with garlic butter sauce with brisket. So delicious. Service was simple. Aunteh has a microphone headset so pay attention and you'll know what's up and when your order is ready. She's very sweet and so are the other staff.

    This is one of the most surprising food establishments I've ever been to…read more Why because it's about 40 minutes away in a rural area in Hawaii, in a strip mall and there's nothing else there in that strip mall that is of value. Then this establishment has no places to eat no dining tables no chairs it's just takeout only. Another thing that is very surprising. Is that when you order it takes about an hour to get your food and I find it surprising because people line up to order it and then they just wait outside in their cars or leave and come back or try to call it in and then wait longer and it's just one of those things where I can't believe how popular it is and how long it takes to get a meal and people are completely willing to drive out of their way and wait. Another surprising aspect is the price point. You are paying dine in restaurant semi mid upper level prices for items put in a takeout box. The only saving grace is that the food does taste good and it is a large portion size - so when you're leaving, you're literally carrying several pounds worth of food that could feed a whole family. I purchased three plates and the total was over $80. I called to order it in advance and it took 75 minutes until it was ready. Sorry I don't think this is 5-star value or should be noted as one of the best places to eat.

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    Beautiful Taro pasta with Lechon and Portabella Mushrooms
    Beautiful Taro pasta with Lechon and Portabella Mushrooms
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    Fresh handmade Ulu and Moringa pasta

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