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    Rice Express

    3.1 (130 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Nancy F.

    This is my absolute favorite Chinese food place. I have looked everywhere for another good place closer to home but I cannot find one. I love the chow main here. The creamy shrimp is delicious and filling. The teriyaki chicken is always crispy and perfect. The beef broccoli is perfect and not just fatty tasting like others. The cream cheese wantons are my favorite. Best I've had anywhere. Has more than a pin drop of cream cheese filling. I absolutely crave this place every time I'm in Covina. I don't think I've ever seen more than 3 people working there but they are fast and friendly. I have never received bad service here and I have been coming here for years. I just don't like any other Chinese food place. There are a lot of tables inside and a restroom I have never used. This place is my guilty pleasure and I will continue to come to this place to fulfill my cravings. So delicious.

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    Ginny Y.

    Decided to try this place because I needed something cheap and fast. The portion size is large, I was excited about that because it was shared amongst two people. But the service was not great and the food taste was average. The bbq pork was what I was looking forward to trying. The taste was good but there was a quite a bit of fat I had to pick out. The orange chicken was your typical Panda Express type. The fried rice was the oddest tasting fried rice I've ever had. It tasted like regular American rice that was color dyed to look the color of fried rice with sparse eggs and peas in it. I tried to give it a chance and ate three bites before I couldn't eat anymore of it. The noodles were decent, but a little on the bland side.

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    Vince A.

    Picked up a 2 item combo with orange chicken and kung pao chicken with a side of chow mein and fried rice. The food was fresh. The orange chicken was on point. The kung pao tasted good but not spicy as it should be. Chow mein was good, but the fried rice was missing flavor. Good service overall, and if you want to get full, go here. I got full halfway. The difference between Panda Express and the mom and pop owned spots like this is the quantity. The quality is not bad either. They pack the heck out of that to-go container. This is the way it is meant to be. Worth the try!

    Wonton soup, just under $10!
    Jeff T.

    Great Chinese food! The wonton soup is also really good all is missing is some noodles IMO...

    Connie C.

    Rice express has been a stable in the neighborhood for years. It is a great place for yummy chinese food! I ate there yesterday and glad to know that they are bringing back buy 5 get 1 free drink and buy 10 get 1 free combo. Love some great saving!

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    Canaan is always 5 stars. My family has been going for years and we all love it. Joy is the manager…read moreand an amazing woman. Always treats my mom like her dear aunt. Try the French beef filet and their crispy house fish. You won't be disappointed.

    This place is one of my families favorite local spot. What I really appreciate about the restaurant…read moreis how diverse the clients are and the staff. It really goes to show how the surrounding community that has a balance of different ethnic group comes to appreciation the good flavor and quality of this Chinese cuisine. The services here are very friendly and attentive. The only thing to keep in mind is that if you come in an hour before they close they will let you know that in advance. I think the intent is so you order fast and don't linger. Not a negative for me since my family usually is pretty quick about eating and going. They are also pretty good with customizing their ingredients. My wife is gluten free so we would ask that they not add in soy sauce or oyster sauce in some of the dishes that we know can still work without those two ingredients. You would need to know how to customize it yourself as I don't think they would know what to do if you simply say no gluten. Overall, I really don't have anything negative to say about this place. We walk in hungry and happy and we come out full and satisfied.

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    This restaurant is less than 5 minutes from my house, and I'd ordered from them so many times, I…read morelost count. I want to say there had been at least 10 orders before I finally set foot into the restaurant, only because my nephew's birthday was being celebrated there. The place looked like it had been newly remodeled/refreshed. It was nice and clean inside, but as lots of restaurants did during and after Covid, they ended up using some of dining space for excess storage, so there was a little section that was a bit cluttered, but that didn't bother me. I was there for the food (oh, and a birthday party...hahaha!) The food here is solid, and consistently delicious, even after they changed owners. Some of my favorites that I order on repeat: Orange Peel Chicken Honey Walnut Shrimp Salt & Pepper Pork Chop Salt & Pepper Fish French Style Filet Mignon My only gripe, is when it changed owners, the prices jumped quite a bit, so I had to cut back on the frequency of my orders. When I was shopping around for catering party trays, they were higher than all the others. Still though, the food is that good, so while I may not be willing to spend the money on party trays, I'll continue ordering from here for regular meals.

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    We are in town visiting Azusa Pacific University, after a walk around campus we found Red Lantern…read moreChinese Cuisine and decided to celebrate the possibility of moving to APU (plus an early celebration since tomorrow is my birthday) The restaurant is small, but large enough for plenty seating in a confortable setting. The staff: Very friendly and welcoming; everyone was kind and respectful. The food: Very tasty, fresh, plentiful. (We are staying at a near by hotel so we only order 2?items plus a soup because we didn't want to waste food by not having a place to store the leftovers) But, if things go as we hope at APU, this restaurant will become a place we plan to visit often once the transition is decided to move to APU.

    Walked in in a Saturday night at 6pm and were seated right away. There was only one other table and…read morecouple of take out orders while we were there. The exterior is a bit sketchy as many of the shops near by are closed down , but the interior is pretty large and has a bunch of nice booths. Skip the hot and sour soup. It was bland. Highly recommend the orange chicken and also the eggplant dish. This place deep fries their eggplant before tossing it in a sauce. This gave it an amazing texture. I just wish it had a more flavorful or spicy sauce. White rice came with the entrees. Service was good, plenty of parking, and had the World Cup games in 2 big screens.

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    Super solid spot for a family dinner!…read more We ordered a massive spread from here and honestly, everything was really good. The kung pao chicken had a great savory flavor with just the right amount of kick and a good crunch from the peanuts, while the orange chicken had a really good, tangy sweet glaze to it. Just a heads-up if you like it super crunchy, their version is definitely on the softer, saucier side (which I prefer), but the flavor is spot on. The minced chicken lettuce wraps were fresh and super flavorful, and the egg drop soup was pure comfort in a bowl and came out piping hot. The absolute standout was definitely the deep fried fish fillet. The batter was super light and airy, and the fish inside was perfectly flaky and tender. We paired it all with the vegetable lo mein, which was loaded with veggies and the noodles weren't mushy at all, which is always a win. Portions are good, everything feels fresh, and it definitely hits the spot. We have been dining here for years and will continue to do so!

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