Really hard for me to find great Chinese given the number of places. Been here 3 times so far based on the reviews here. Drive by twice a day commuting. Hot Sour soup. Excellent. Kung Pao Chicken. Great. Trying the hot & spicy Tofu tonight. With the rain etc., seems fitting. The woman out front is simply the best. I get my stuff to go & the unusual care she goes through to make sure nothing will leak is something I've never experienced anywhere. Period. Cardboard in the bottom of the bag. Containers wrapped in plastic. Unreal. Not too salty with the appropriate spice for the type of cuisine. In case my review isn't clear, Try It, You'll Like It! BTW, that 1-star review below is total fiction. The place is not moldy, dirty or stinky, in fact just the opposite. read more

Food was delicious! The woman behind the counter was extremely sweet!!! Huge portions!!!!

Very good food. And friendly staff and chef. Makes food they way Mom did. I would recommend this restaurant to the whole East Hill Area

This place is amazing. If you want some killer Chinese food hit this place up it's our new go to. I highly recommend it. read more

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Walked in. The lady made eye contact. Process to ignore us and headed to the kitchen. We seated ourselves waiting for her to give us menus and water. 10 mins later still nothing and we left the place. Doesn't matter how good the food can be if we can't even freaking order it read more

I like this restaurant because the food is very fresh and authentic. It is clean and the service is superb! I came here for lunch and I am never disappointed when I come here. I recommend checking it out if you ever visit Kent! Happy eating! read more

San Wok Express - Sweet and Sour Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Kent, Washington

Great little hole in the wall restaurant in an unassuming location. Prices are reasonable (around $10-12 average for entree), quick and friendly service. We ordered mapo tofu, chicken w broccoli, beef w green beans, egg rolls, and salt and pepper chicken wings. Tofu - super soft, very flavorful! Chicken w broccoli - prob the most bland of the dishes but since it was mostly for our kid, it was perfect. Big chunks of white meat chicken and huge fresh pieces of broccoli. Beef w green beans - the beef was really good! Crispy and well cooked. Green beans were super fresh and crunchy. Egg rolls - crispy without being greasy. Salt and pepper chicken wings - love the curry powder on them! Perfectly deep fried. Would definitely go back! Servings were generous, restaurant was clean. read more

I have been going to this restaurant for over 6 years now. I love their veggie fried rice and egg rolls. I order about once a month. (Sometimes more often than that) Not only is the food great, but the couple that owns the business are super friendly. They always welcome me with a smile and are so happy to see me when I come in. I recommend this place if you want friendly fast service as well as great delicious food. read more

Our new favorite in Kent. Clean place with friendly owner/staff. Food is good too. Will definitely come back and recommend to family and friends. Fast service too... read more

San Wok Express - Mongolian beef - Chinese Near Me - Kent, Washington

I found this place a few months back just googling around. We have only ordered the chicken chow mein, Mongolian beef, and the honey walnut shrimp both times because we loved it so much the first time, it was hard to order something else. The people are so sweet both times I picked up my order and the food is just delicious. Great flavor, great portions, highly recommend. read more

We were visiting from the Coeur d'Alene area and had a hankering for some Chinese food so we looked on Yelp and found this little gem of a restaurant. First, the cleanliness. This is a very, very clean and cheerful restaurant. It's obvious that the owners take a lot of pride in the place and keep it very clean and warm and inviting. You will drive right by it if you aren't looking for it. Second-the service. The family came right out as soon as we walked in the door and were nothing but smiles. From ordering to food at our table was probably less than 10 minutes, and it all came out hot and beautiful. Very nice people. And at the end of the meal, the owner came and took all of the plates and loaded our leftovers for us into to go boxes. Third, and most importantly, the food. We are a family of six and we ordered four different items to share and they were all fantastic. The orange chicken really tasted like orange, not the neon-glo stuff you usually find. Sweet-and-sour chicken was delicious, and the real surprise was the honey walnut shrimp, which looked nothing like what you might expect but was really delicious. The broccoli was tender and sweet and perfectly cooked. The pork fried rice was flavorful and looked and tasted very fresh. The meat portions were all huge and the 6 of us couldn't finish four dinner items. Sorry the pictures don't show the original dishes is as they came, we were just too dang hungry! Great restaurant!! read more

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I went the other day for the lunch special and it was amazing. They have such good portions, perfect for me at least. I wish I would've ordered the hot and sour soup but the egg flower was nice, a little too much chicken flavor for my liking. Fried rice was delicious but the actual chicken was amazing! Nice and crisp with the right amount of sauce. I will definitely be coming back again for this lunch special. The pan fried green beans are really nice as well. Also the service was awesome! We were the only ones there for lunch and I'm honestly surprised. It was such a good deal! I could come back just for the hot and sour soup! Best I've ever had anywhere! read more

Always a wonderful experience! They are so close, the food is always great and their service is top notch!!! In fact the only thing better than the food is the service. Always greeted with a smile and the staff always makes sure to let the customers know how much they are appreciated. I appreciate this staff and ownership for being so wonderful and accommodating. They truly are among the best in Kent!! read more

they have the best beef chow fun and excellent Singapore noodles We have been coming here for long while - Steven is an excellent cook - they were one of the few restaurants open on Christmas eve too try them - food is consistently delicious ! read more

The restaurant was just recently opened.I joined the food taste before this restaurant was opened and all the dishes were quiet good! Highly recommended. With its lunch special for a meal with soup and egg rolls, this place will be my lunch canteen by work!!! read more

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The food is so good, today is my second day in a row, and my third time this week! The staff is incredibly polite and friendly, it's bright and clean, and you can see, smell, and taste the pride the owners have taken in this restaurant. Their hand made fresh potstickers are to die for! I can't get enough of the hot & sour soup - we actually fought over who got the last bit. I've had the pan fried string beans, house chow mein, pork fried rice, mushroom chicken and the beef with string beans and have nothing negative to say about any of it! What I love even more is that when you reheat the leftovers, it's still good - a sign of quality ingredients! All of the ingredients are fresh, the meats are lean and tender, and the sauces just explode in your mouth! It's about time Kent got a more traditional Chinese restaurant! read more

Clean and Friendly. Food is good Americanized Chinese Food. Pot stickers, fried rice, and broccoli beef all on the upper end of good. Service and friendliness...outstanding. I will be a repeat customer. read more

I picked up a menu for the newly open San Wok Express when I was getting my nails done right up the street and the pictures on the cover and my love for Chinese food prompted me to try them out. From the ordering on the phone to the welcome you receive when you pick up your food, their service is first class. Seriously. You don't expect this when you order and pickup Chinese food, they were awesome. To the point where the gentleman was so nice on the phone, and the lady was such a sweetheart when I picked it up, my car smelled so good the whole drive home, and I told my family - I really hope this is delicious because the rest of the experience was top notch. AND THEY DID NOT DISSAPOINT!!! Portions are generous, meat quality is fantastic (no fatty pieces to discard) the chicken was crispy and the beef tender - and the chow mein is not to be missed. So this was about 3 weeks ago and we've ordered about once a week since then. To the point where when I come home from work my kids try to calculate how many times I've cooked in a row and whether or not they can expect Chinese food for dinner :-) The whole family is a fan. So happy to have them in the neighborhood! read more

Lets talk good Chinese food. Scratch that, lets talk GREAT Chinese food. Like many other cuisines, there are so many options for Chinese food as well. So per usual, I turned to trusty Yelp! This place had the usual mixed reviews, but I did like what I read and let me tell you I was not disappointed with what we got! As a family of 4, we ordered a ton, duh. All chicken dishes as well ha, but hey thats what we like. The lemon chicken was amazing, the sauce was perfect and the chicken was breaded perfectly. The chow mien was just greasy enough and packed with great noodles and veggies, no extra sauce needed! The general tso was perfectly spicy, not soggy and had a great portion! We of course had to try the potstickers, which were pretty standard nothing to write home about. This place was fairly priced per your usual Chinese joint. For 4 meals it was just around $60, and it was ready for pick up when we arrived! I didn't get to see the inside for I waited in the car with the dogs, but I will be going in next time so keep your eye peeled for an updated review! Side note...you can order and pay online as well! Check it out! Happy Eating! read more

I've been ordering food here ever since they first opened up. The owners are a kind couple that has sharp memories and they remember repeat customers very well. In all the years I've been ordering food here I never got the chance to dine in but this quaint chinese place is always well-kept. I usually order their orange chicken or almond fried chicken, both are good choices if you're unsure as to what to get. Their fried rice entrees are bottomless; seriously they hook it up big time! Their soups are also pretty good, huge fan of their wonton soup and hot and sour. They make the wontons in house and their hot and sour soup has the balanced amount of sourness and spiciness in it. They definitely earned the right as my go-to chinese take out in the area. See for yourself and you're welcome ;) read more

This place rocks! The customer service is over the top. The food is made of the finest ingredients. The price point is great, a true bang for your buck. I came here last night for dinner and was so impressed. I noticed they had $5.75 lunch specials so I had to come back again today to try something different. The Mushroom Chicken so delish! read more

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Must get items- green beans with chicken and singapore rice noodle! Those 2 items are my favorite. Price- not cheap and not expansive- just right in my opinion because the portion sizes are AWESOME! Do I wish that they can delivered? My answer would be no because if they were to do delivery I would be broke!!! hahaha I actually wish they do delivery : ) Can't go wrong with getting anything from the menu but I do wish they can make wonton noodle soup.... they only have wonton soup.... and I love the egg noodles and bokchoy in wonton noodle soup.... I hope they read this! lol read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the food at San Wok Express. Very tasty. We dined in the restaurant and also took an order home. The take-out portions were way better than the dine-in portions so next time I will just order for take-out. I also wish they had some combo meals (like most chinese restaurants) to allow for some variety but those are only available at lunch. Outside of those two things, the food was great. read more

The place was very clean and inviting. We ordered the string beans with beef and we had the general tho's chicken, it was very good but slightly greasy for my taste buds. Overall, the place was fantastic. I definitely will be back again! read more

San Wok Express - Kom Pow chicken lunch special nice and tender but sauce doesn't have much flavor - Chinese Near Me - Kent, Washington

5 stars on the food-- I did take out, and it definitely won't be the last time! This food was AMAZING! So delicious and I'm so happy my parents found this place. Go and try their unique chow mein, tastes authentic and is packed with flavor. DO IT, won't regret it. read more

I came here because of the reviews. I ordered general tso, beef and broccoli (at the employee's recommendation when I asked for something with veggies) and bubble tea. They were very kind, quick and attentive. The place was clean, fairly empty (but I eat dinner early) However, the General tso tasted like they just put Teryaki sauce on fried chicken. And the beef and broccoli was sloppy and soupy- totally unappetizing. Maybe I ordered the wrong items? I am so desperately searching for a good Chinese place in Kent. I will give it another shot, and maybe just go off the reviews on here. But I was super disappointed. read more

I have driven by this palace so any times to and from work and finally decided to give it a try. My mom and I went 30 minutes to closing for take out. We were greeted by the friendly owners. The place was so clean! I was not expecting that due to the location. We ordered pork fried rice, shrimp fried rice, and egg rolls which were all amazing! While waiting we had hot tea service and the owner was kind enough to offer us some gardening information. We will be back! Great prices, service and food. read more

Great food. Have gotten very close with the family that runs it. They always know what I want and I love that. Have been going for years and will continue for years to come. Can't say how much I love the food. read more

Their food is very good. Their prices are amazing considering the quality and proportions given, which i think if they charged almost doubled it would still be within reason, because it's that good and plentiful. And I agree with everyone else, this family staff is sincerely kind, warm people, without being invasive. I'm Chinese, and because of which I can be a snob when it comes to Chinese food in particular, rarely do I come across a Chinese restaurant worth recommending let alone rave about. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this great find. read more

I came here based on the Yelp rating and ended up feeling quite let-down. I got the beef with broccoli and the chicken wings and both were overdone and overseasoned (beef had too much garlic and was overcooked and the chicken wings were dry and had too much salt and pepper). If I was back in the area again, I'd try some other dining options rather than order from here again. read more

Food is always good and the portion size is large. The pork fried rice is legit awesome

Saw the reviews of this place and thought "Why not, eh?" Glad I did, and when the locals eat here and also love the food then you know it's a win. Now this isn't the kind of place if you are a foodie but if you want great Chinese food and you don't mind hole in the wall restaurants then this place is for you! read more

We ordered food again today. As always it was great. I got the shrimp fried rice and hubby got the beef with string beans extra spicy. This time we also got a appetizer bbq pork which was very juicy. All of the food was great. The location is right next to Wendy's, and it definitely looks like a hole in the wall, but it is super clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. This place is amazing read more

Definitely a hidden treasure of a restaurant! So glad we decided to try the food. My mother is very picky about Chinese food but had no complaints at all. Wonton soup was amazing, cheese wontons were a little different from what we were used to but actually quite good (they use real cheese as well as cream cheese)! We also shared the house chow mein (excellent!), chicken with black bean sauce (my mom's favorite), and mongolian chicken (my fav). All super good quality and the service was exceptional as well! Wish we lived closer to come here more often. read more

ZERO STARS. This places is a real health code violator! Extremely filthy and stink and moldy inside. When I called to get plain fried chicken. I asked the person on the phone 3 times were the fried chicken plain. He lied and said yeah they only have "salt and pepper on it." I said ok. I made two orders of it giving them the benefit of the doubt. When I open the box it was diced onion garlic and green peppers over nasty looking chicken. The chicken was hard and the oil was old. I tried to wipe the salsa garbage off of the chicken but ended up throwing it away. I tried to get my money back and they said I had to dig out of the garbage and return. I did to teach those scummy con-artists a lesson. I'm pretty sure they are drug users because they don't put any money back into the business and they were fighting over less than 30 dollars with a new customer. I will never go back. read more

This places chicken fried rice is the best chicken fried rice in all of Kent. The people there are very nice, polite and have great costumer service. read more

What great service an price all the food was so yummy can't wait to try other things on the menu.

Wow - never ever judge a book by its cover and trust Yelp reviews! Doesn't look like much but tremendous food. I will definitely come back. Loved the Orange Chicken! read more

Not bad. Very reasonable price and great customer service - i.e., very sweet lady (owner?). Would return.

Still the best Chinese food I have had!!!! From the service to the quality, they are so nice and friendly. This has been our go to place since they opened. They also know the order before I give it. Highly recommend it to everyone. read more