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    Combo Express

    4.2 (331 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Liann A.

    I can't believe I have never written a review for this place. This Chinese restaurant is the spot to order from for family parties. Best know for their fried chicken with spicy salt trays which is so good and crunchy! Also their combination fried rice, people also order their fried fish, bbq chicken, and honey walnut prawns for parties. They're only takeout and they are always busy. Best to order ahead and allow yourself time to pick up before large parties. I just call to make an order and you pay when you pick up. I wish I could see their prices online or in person for the small and large trays. For a small chicken and small fried rice tray it cost over $100. So large trays are probably about $100. Tastes good and feeds a lot of people. Located in the island pacific plaza, plenty of parking and don't leave anything valuable in your car.

    Salt and pepper fish
    Idy C.

    Best value of Chinese food in town! Their portion is huge, double size than Panda Express and fresh! I have been a regular customer for many years. Their salt and pepper chicken is very popular! But I also love their salt and pepper fish. You cannot beat the price for a whole plate of fish for less than $20!

    Carla G.

    One of our local favorites. Been coming here since I was little and they always stay consistent. Food taste great,always so generous with serving and you can't beat the price. $10-$11 for plates that is full to the top. We also use them for parties. Their party trays are priced well also. Salt pepper chicken,salt pepper fish,smelt fish and even their garlic brocolli is so good to name a few favorite dishes.Only sad part is they are close on Sundays and Mondays. The staff are always pleasant. Today we got one item with half fried rice and half chowmein with beef and brocolli and the other one is two item half and half with sweet sour pork and salt papper chicken all for $ about $24.

    John A.

    Not a sit down place strictly to go. Very busy during lunch lots of catering and they keep the food coming so everything was fresh, the chow mein was nice and so were the pot stickers. Good value for the amount and quality you get so solid 3.5

    Party Tray Menu
    Chelsie O.

    We love a combo express!! Although I know their food isnt the healthiest option, and i know for a fact there must be msg in their food because of how yummy/salty it can be but it satisfies my cravings so i gotta get it once in a while. If you order a large spicy salt chicken, they put the large takeout box inside a brown bag and not only fill the takeout box but they fill the whole paper bag with spicy salt chicken My favs: spicy salt chicken egg plant tofu chowmein walnut prawns

    Spicy salt fish filet
    Cayla L.

    Truly a Vallejo gem! The staff is always so nice & generous with their portions, pricing is very reasonable & probably the best pricing you'll find. Party trays of chow mein, fried rice & spicy salt chicken are always a hit at parties! They pack the boxes with so much food, they barely close! They are closed on Sundays, but open Monday - Saturday & they DO take Apple Pay.

    2-Item plate: Chicken with Spicy Salt, Pork Chops
    Reign N.

    I stopped by Combo Express after hearing really great reviews from a couple of friends, and Combo Express did not disappoint! I tried; the Pork Chops, Sweet & Sour Pork, Spicy Eggplant, Salt & Pepper Chicken, the Fried Fish & Pot Stickers. Everything was fresh, tasty & delicious! I had company at the house when I bought these items and everyone loved it. I highly recommended! This is a "takeout only" restaurant, there is no seating inside. It's located in a strip mall. You may see some questionable people outside, but don't let that be the reason you don't try Combo Express! You won't be disappointed! :)

    Reeven S.

    I am not exaggerating when I say this is my all-time favorite Chinese takeout restaurant! I grew up eating here, and I'm thrilled that nothing has drastically changed over the years. I'm still so happy to see a line of customers waiting to be served every time I visit--it's proof they're still thriving after all this time! For cheap, tasty food with large serving sizes, Combo Express is the place to go. My go-to combo is half fried rice, half chow mein, salt and pepper chicken, and barbecue chicken. The barbecue chicken is a classic, but the salt and pepper chicken is my absolute favorite. I could snack on it like popcorn chicken from boba shops, but paired with the fried rice? Absolutely delicious! I've also tried other dishes like the beef and broccoli, and everything is consistently great. During holiday celebrations, I often order their party platters--they're very affordable and come in generous portions. I genuinely love this place and always recommend it to people around me. It's well-deserving of a 5-star rating from me!

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    Jonathan S.

    Combo Express is located in the Springstowne Shopping Center. My co-worker has purchased food here to bring to our work potlucks, so I am familiar with some of their dishes. They are know for their Spicy Salt and Pepper Chicken. I ordered the Spicy Salt and Pepper Chicken, Tofu with Eggplant, Chicken with String Beans, Chow Mein and Pot Stickers. Everything was very tasty, but the hit with my family was the Spicy Salt and Pepper Chicken. They do not have any seating to eat in as they are strictly take out only.They do a lot of party trays, so call in ahead of time to order for your next party or potluck.

    Lady L.

    I really wanted to like this place because I heard great things about their salt & pepper chicken. Unfortunately, after eating it, I noticed the meat was pink inside and didn't look or taste like real chicken. About an hour after eating this mystery meat I ended up with a bad stomach ache. I'm honestly disappointed and concerned about what they're serving.

    Huge Beef Wonton Soup Two entree plate half fried rice/chow mein, bbq chicken, orange chicken

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    3 years ago

    Their salty and spicy chicken and their fried rice is bomb af! Best chinese food in vallejo!

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    4 years ago

    This place is really good. All the employees working were very friendly. They also give you a lot of food. Impressive

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    6 years ago

    Grrrrrrrrreat eats, love their fried fish & spicy salted chicken delicious !!! . Can't wait to take my family some good take out food

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    Go-to spot for when you are craving Chinese food. Definitely get a bang for your buck here. I've been a loyal customer since early 2000s!

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    Got some very bad food poisoning after eating here. I used to like it but after that incident, I won't be eating here again.

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    Great tasting and good portion sizes. Something we can all agree on is the wonton soup.

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    7 years ago

    The best popcorn chicken + supper cheap price! Like many people said, be prepared to come back again and again for the chicken

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    My favorite go to quick Chinese food spot. The food is consistently tasty and the customer service is really good.

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    Ask the Community - Combo Express

    Do they sell smelt on trays?

    They don't sell smelt any longer

    Is the chow fun made to order or ready upon arrival like at a panda express?

    Their chow neon is on the steam table, but the chow fun is made to order. They have high customer volume so the food is often fresh.

    Anyone know how the prices for party trays?

    Party tray ranges between $25 and $35. They have pretty large servings. We regularly get food from them when we have gatherings.

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