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    Tim's Express

    3.6 (131 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TIM'S EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Broccoli beef. Broccoli slightly overcooked.
    Jeff I.

    It's passable Chinese takeout. Got broccoli beef. The broccoli was slightly overcooked, but that's part of getting Chinese from a steam table. Portions were generous, and it was fairly cheap, so I guess I'll be back?

    Fried rice, string bean chicken and sesame chicken

    Chinese food was so yummy and the lady attending was so kind. The restaurant was small, clean and cute. I'll be back! They had vegetarian options for my boyfriend, he was happy.

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    Julie G.

    Recently, one of my good friends reminded me how good Tim's express is so I decided to try it out again it's been here for years and Scotts Valley. Walked in. The gal was really helpful. Asked me which three items I wanted to put it in a box I ordered rice and two other options. Inside was OK, reminded me of the way it looked 20 years ago super fast and easy as she was checking me out I asked for an extra sauce she was super rude to me about that it was gonna cost me an extra whatever didn't want to tell me what Price it was and then told me she was only gonna charge me $.50 I really didn't care. It was the fact that she was just so rude to me. She stated everyone charges for sauce these days and I said not really. I go to red pearl in Boulder Creek California. Jenny is the owner. She has sauces sitting out never a big deal to take an extra so I was just kind of offended by the way this employee or owner at Tim cuisine kept harping on me about the sauce it felt uncomfortable I won't come back. When I got home and ate the food, the rice was great. I'm not sure what one of the meat was. It didn't taste very good and the chicken sesame/broccoli was excellent.

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    Nicholas W.

    I'm a pretty big fan of Chinese fast food. Whenever I see a spot, I make a mental note to check it out. I was pretty excited to try this place, but it didn't quite hit the spot for me. I would recommend it over Panda Express because it's cheaper, but otherwise, I'd say the food and the portion sizes are both slightly below what I'd hope for. Sesame balls were a good value though, definitely get them. Driving by it, it seems to be open during this Covid-19 crisis, so I suppose it may help satisfy some Chinese food cravings in these times

    Shirley greeting customers at the front, while Tim (not shown in back) prepared the food, freshly displayed in heated trays.

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    17 years ago

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    12 years ago

    Tasteless. A disgrace to Chinese delicacy. I wish they would put more effort on cooking.

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    16 years ago

    The worst Chinese food I've probably ever had. Too salty. Mushy, thick chow mein noodles, strange flavor. Stay away!

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    11 years ago

    The food is mediocre at best and the customer service is worse. I guess that's what fast food looks like though.

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    12 years ago

    First time here and food did not have flavors will never come here again taste like when its rotten never come again

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    7 years ago

    Love their Wonton Soup and my son loves their Chowmein. Owners are super nice and place is always clean.

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    13 years ago

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    15 years ago

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    7 years ago

    This place is completely trash. Horrible customer service. Below quality food. Overall should skip.

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    15 years ago

    Good food, huge portions, low prices, nice people

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    11 years ago

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    11 years ago

    A mom and pops place. Best Chinese in SV. I had their special, wonton soup. It was awesome.

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    11 years ago

    Hands down the best egg rolls I've ever had. They're made on site and they full of fresh cooked veggies and have a hint of curry spice.

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    12 years ago

    One of the best Chinese food in town. I love their noodles. It's really flavorful. The price is really cheap .

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    14 years ago

    When you gotta have chow mein and don't care how good its gonna be. It's American Chinese fast food.

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    15 years ago

    Amazing! So good tasting and sooo cheap. Pretty fast service too and they are very friendly.

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