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Chinatown Express

3.2 (111 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese
Open • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Quiet
Good for kids
Good for groups

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13 years ago

I highly recommend the orange chicken and teriyaki bowl when fresh. Oh and they have fresh made smoothies for only 2.50!!!!!

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13 years ago

It's a quick little Chinese take out place. Good broccoli beef and orange chicken. Cheap, great portions.

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This place is still horrible , food poisoning is no joke, try it and call a doctor . The orange chicken tasted like it was rotten

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Great wonton if feeling under the weather. Haven't had anything else really...

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13 years ago

Super sized portions!! This place is one of those hole in the wall places, but you can feed a whole damn family on $6-8 bucks, no joke!

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It's very close to my house and the price is cheap with loaded of foods and taste yummiee too

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4.3(147 reviews)
3.6 mi
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Another incredible, quiet little Asian restaurant with Michelin recognition that somehow I had…read morenever heard of until recently. A few months ago, I was at a sushi-making class and a couple of the students kept talking about how amazing this place was, so of course I just had to bookmark it. We did the 10-course meal with a few additions, and WoW! Every course felt thoughtful, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor and temperature was just right and the balance of ingredients just worked so well together. The service was incredible. Our server was so knowledgeable and did such a great job walking us through each dish, sharing the history behind the chefs, and explaining where their inspiration came from. It made the whole experience feel even more personal and memorable. Just wow. This is absolutely a place I need to return to, especially when the seasonal menu changes.

been dragging my feet on writing this review. very mixed experience. some dishes were truly…read moreoutstanding. some fell short. the service was absolutely first-rate. spent much of the evening with the sommelier, who was both engaging and entertaining. place is dimly lit, so if it's true you eat first with your eyes, initial appraisals of everything we had involved a lot of guesswork. for personal reasons, the ambiance adjustment took some getting used to. been here a dozen times for burgers and German food (when it was a sports bar with pool tables) and struggled with a lingering undercurrent of that vibe. the amuse-bouche was perfect. an imaginative and well-executed taste, the SHRIMP TOAST was an amazing first bite. the JIAOZI in DOUBANJIANG with MINT and CHARRED PINEAPPLE (steamed shrimp and scallop dumplings in a fermented black-bean butter sauce) were delightful. sweet, slightly smoky, acidic punch from the pineapple popped the other flavors. DONGPO PORK BELLY with tallegio-scallion polenta cake and daikon was a confusing. I love pork belly. I love grits. but in the dim lighting, it was hard to distinguish contrasting flavors and textures. I needed more visual clues. I did not properly visualize the dish until we got home and posted photos that were light-adjusted. the duck was a survey course of five regions. Lanzhou: AROMATIC CHILI and DUCK FAT condiment was one of the five regions from the duck series. server recommended as an add for the other four regions, but portion was insufficient for two, much less the other four. Guangdong: DUCK NECK CONGEE (duck-rice porridge with duck-skin cracklings and puffed wild rice). It was a lot more complex and interesting than I would have guessed from the menu description. really quite good. Shandong: caramelized honey crisp apple, parsnips, smoked bamboo, and crispy duck crackling. a muddled and incohesive dish. no center to hold things together. more quiet cacophony than robust harmony. Sichuan: Zhangcha jasmine tea smoked DUCK BREAST with charred scallions and duck jus. perfectly cooked, gorgeous presentation, but underseasoned. would have appreciated a sprinkling of flake salt and cracked black pepper to finish. the Hong Kong BREAD PUDDING with coconut-caramel sauce fell short. I'm a huge bread pudding AND caramel fan but was just okay. genius concept but for me, their reach as often as not exceeded their grasp.

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Came here with a big group of 11 people including 5 kids and had a great experience. The staff was…read morevery accommodating and quickly moved tables around so we could all sit together, which we really appreciated. Service was efficient and the food came out quickly even with our large party. Everything we ordered was delicious. The XLB soup dumplings were juicy and flavorful, the pan fried buns had a perfectly crispy bottom, and the green onion chicken noodles were fresh and comforting. The spicy mixed chicken had great flavor with just the right amount of heat. Overall the food tasted fresh, authentic, and well executed. It is not always easy for restaurants to handle a large group with kids, but they made it seamless. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back.

Honestly, I didn't expect to find this good of Chinese food in Carlsbad, so this was a really nice…read moresurprise. We started with the spicy pot, which came out bubbling hot and packed with ingredients. It had a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the flavors were rich and savory. It had a strong cumin flavor, which makes this dish pretty authentic. Get this dish with rice, the sauces goes well with it. The soup noodles with fried pork were super comforting. The broth was light but flavorful, and the fried pork added a really nice crispy texture that balanced well with the noodles. My nephew likes noodles but without alot of flavor so this dish was perfect for him. The fried dumplings were crispy on the bottom with juicy filling inside--exactly what you want. We also got the steamed chicken with chili oil, which was tender and coated in that classic fragrant, slightly spicy chili oil that adds so much flavor without being too heavy. The green onion pancake was another favorite--crispy, flaky, and airy. It tasted freshly made.

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Earlier today, 4/26/2026, around 3 PM my wife and I decided to try this restaurant after visiting…read moremy sister. I'm glad we did! The food was EXCELLENT! I had the shrimp with lobster sauce and my wife tried the lettuce wraps. We also ordered egg rolls and cheese wonton appetizers. Portions were very good as well. Everything was FANTASTIC! GREAT, GREAT FOOD!!!! The service was very good because our server was efficient and took very good care of us. The fact that she asked if I wanted more tea was a plus. Sometimes servers neglect to check on drinks and I have to ask. I didn't have to do that at this visit. The best recommendation I can give is our desire to return and dine here again in the near future. We live in La Mesa and the trip to Bonsall is a little trip to eat Chinese food. However, an occasional trek to Peking Wok is warranted! :)

I just had to share my wonderful experience at Peking Wok last Tuesday. It had been over nine…read moremonths since I last dined there, and I must say, Anne and her team have done an incredible job with the remodeling! The dining area looks absolutely amazing, and the reworked bar is comfortable, open, and very inviting. Of course, the food was as terrific as ever! I indulged in the Kung Pao Chicken with white rice and egg drop soup, and it was absolutely delicious. If you are looking to enjoy authentic, excellent Chinese food with great service, Peking Wok is definitely the place to go.

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