My go-to Chinese takeout place. There are a number of similar fast-food Chinese restaurants in Williamsburg but China Express surpasses all of them in terms of flavor, service and speed. It's also extremely cheap. Tip: try the Yang Chow Fried Rice read more

Food is always on point. Friendly service ! My go to Chinese food spot around the area. LOVE THEM !

general tso's chicken and vegetable lo main were very good. Will def keep this in the takeout loop

This is THE Chinese food spot in Williamsburg. I've tried a decent amount of take out Chinese trying to find my go-to and china express is it without a doubt. Sometimes i don't want to spend $15+ on a chicken with broccoli because who tf does. Also i finally found some good ass egg rolls. Love this place read more

To me this is without question one of the best businesses of any kind in New York City. I've lived here more than a decade and have no hesitation saying so. Surprised? Consider the following: - Hours are convenient - Calls are answered promptly with a minimum of hold time - Orders and customer information are recorded efficiently and correctly - Delivery time is routinely among the shortest I've ever experienced - Staff are unfailingly polite in person - Product is delivered fresh and hot - Price represents a tremendous value How many companies can you say this about? Apparently this is a family business. I hope all their children go to top universities and end up running the nation's biggest corporations. They will have had an excellent example to follow. read more

Me and my boyfriend had a very underwhelming meal of over priced small portion dumplings and were so hungry walking home and happened by this place. They are family owned and prices are so affordable for good quality food. Their crab rangoons are to die for and not at all saturated in grease and the vegetable dumplings are huge and so good. Highly recommend!! read more

Ordered chicken and broccoli for lunch it was sour! the chicken was spoiled! If you like getting the runs please stop by China express for an order of instant diarrhea! Bad eats Bad pooping read more

I addition to the massive amount of MSG, food coloring and meat tenderizer, the crispy cockroach is the real secret ingredient in their dishes. Eat at your own risk. read more

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I've been a regular customer at China Express for the past eight months. I've always gone in with a smile, ordered politely, never caused any headaches or hassles like I've seen other people do. I think that people who work in the food industry work very hard and deserve a lot of respect for the dedication and effort they put into serving their customers and having an upstanding establishment. However, today when I went in for a small fries ($1.75) I gave a $10 when my food was ready and was only given $3 back. I got confused once I looked down at my change as I was walking out... I gave a $10 bill but was only given $3 back. I checked my purse to make sure I hadn't accidentally given some other bill, but I knew the only money I brought with me was a $10 from my bag which I left at work. That was the only money I had - a single, $10 bill. I knew it was $10 because I owed my colleague $5 for doing me a favor and went to break the change with my fries. I quickly went back to the counter and told them I didn't get back the right change. I thought the woman who handled my money would rack her mind and realize that it was a $10 and she misthought when she was putting it in the till. I wasn't expecting her to so adamantly insist that what I handed over was a $5. She didn't believe me at all, it's like she saw me as someone trying to take money from the restaurant by telling a lie. I told her that I knew I only had a $10 bill on me, and that I even looked at the $10 on the way to the restaurant to calculate I would get $8 back, enough to cover my colleague and have a couple of dollars left for myself. But she refused to believe I had given her a $10. She told me I gave her a $5. I told them I would go back to work and check my bag to see if I had left the $10 in my bag and grabbed the wrong bill (somehow, even though I only had a $10). I came back, of course there was no $10. It was gone because they had it. When I called back to tell her again that it was a $10, she told me again she was 100% certain that I gave her a $5 which is why she gave me back $3. When I got the same response. I started crying. I knew no matter what I said, I wasn't going to get my money back. She clearly told me that she didn't know what to tell me, that they don't do things that way and that I would not be getting any money back. I felt like shouting, "What do you mean you can't do it? You have to do it! It's your customer's change! If you knew you gave someone a $10 bill and they told you it was $5, would you not fight for it too? You took my money. I want my change, that's all. A $10 bill is a lot to give someone, only to get $3 back when you ordered something that cost $1.75. You kept $5 extra of mine and I want it back." But I didn't. I cried instead, and told them I wouldn't go back. But I know they won't mind. They get lots of business, and all I ever was to them was a couple of sodas/crispy noodles/fries/lunch specials a week. But I'm tired of being that customer that so readily accepts that things are their fault, because they're told so. By nature I'm apologetic. With each order I place or money I hand over I'm very meek and mild. I always keep up my end of the transaction, say my please and thank you's, and move as quickly as possible to make room for other customers. But this behavior is exactly what leads to people thinking they could take advantage of you. Anyway, it's almost unbelievable, the shock that occurs once you realize your money is gone. If you're doubting this review, don't. If you think they were in the right and it was probably me who made the mistake, you're wrong. If you think I probably did give a $5, don't. I used to like China Express, especially when they brought their little baby in. But I was stolen from and I won't go back. I hope they reply to this and offer to give me my change. I can see that they check up on their customer service from that letter they posted on the mirror, saying one customer's loyal and genuine feedback and suggestions. Please read this China Express. read more

Very kind service. So delicious food. And delivery faster than other stores. I've been here 2 years. They do very good business, so their food is very fresh. And most important thing is they always got "A". That's one more reason I order here all the time. read more

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On point food right here. Orange chicken is crack. Hot sour soup - superb. Pork fried rice - damn good. Delivery dude - very friendly. Phone lady - same. read more

It's hard to find good Chinese food around Brooklyn, but this place has changed my mind about that. I took another reviewer's recommendation of getting the orange chicken (extra crispy) and it really hit the spot. I also recommend the general tso's chicken and the egg drop soup when it's cold outside. Very comforting when you are home sick or fighting a cold! Not a great place to eat in, but good for take-out or delivery. read more

Really, really good, super cheap chinese food that delivers. I got: Fried Wontons: Great, only $3.25, ordered with hunan sauce instead of pink sauce :) Eggdrop Wonton Soup: No complaints, $2 House Special Lo Mein: Pretty decent portion, $5 read more

A solid 5 stars delivery place. Food at China Express is probably better and cheaper than any fancy restaurants in Williamsburg/Bushwick/Asian food hell. It's also not super salty, sweet and heart-burn ready like the rest of the Americanized Chinese take-out places. The lady that answers the phone is very efficient., which is exactly what I want when I have to order food on the phone (and not online). This place is totally worth talking on the phone for 30 seconds. read more

This review is for delivery only. I order from here regularly (about once every other week, for the past two years) and can honestly say China Express is consistently reliably great Chinese takeout. Food is always delivered quickly and piping hot, vegetable dishes are plentiful, and prices are not bad, which makes this place continue to be my favorite fast food Chinese takeout in the Williamsburg area. My staple is the quart of Kung Pao chicken and Triple Jade (broccoli, snow peas, and string beans), or Moo Shu Vegetable. Occasionally I'll throw fried chicken wings, plantains, or beef fried rice into the mix. I've tried their dumplings, which are less impressive than their other menu items, but with over a hundred options, you have more than enough other fantastic alternatives. Though I've never been there physically, I imagine this place might be divey in person, but for free delivery ($10 minimum) with healthy steamed options, it's excellent. China Express is closed only on Tuesdays and, yes, that's fine by me because everybody deserves a break once in a while, especially a takeout joint as fantastic as this! read more

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First off, it was hard to find places open during Hurricane Sandy, let alone places that delivered. We were so happy to find China Express, which had both things covered. We ordered sweet and sour soup, sweet and sour chicken, and kung pao beef. The size small sweet and sour soup was a little bigger than I expected. I add the chili sauce, which gave it a nice kick. The soup was super hot, which was good. I would rather wait a little to let food cool than have to reheat it. it had plenty of stuff in it-- it wasn't just broth. I would definitely get it again if I visit NY again. The small sweet and sour with white rice was the kind I don't like, where the chicken and sauce come seperate. Normally I don't like this kind, but this one was really good. Usually when they come seperate, the chicken is super greasy, but this chicken was fried well; no excess oil. My wife got the kung pao beef, which turned out to be chicken, and pork fried rice. Initially she was disappointed, but once she started eating it she enjoyed it. It also came with a pork egg roll, which I ate, dipping it into the sweet and sour chicken sauce. This is a great place to get food from. We both ate to our fill, and there was more than half the food left. Our total came to $13.50 before tip, which I thought was a phenomenal price. My wife ordered, and she thought the lady said it was $30, so it was a pleasant surprise for us. read more

Food that is reasonably priced with generous or fair portions are hard to come by in NYC. Their pork fried rice and sesame chicken are tasty! read more

Good old American Chinese joints. Some say they're all the same, but the true budget connoisseurs can always tell. China Express has it all. Free (incredibly fast) delivery, $10.00 minimum. The food is good, not at all over-salty or greasy. Prices are pretty much the same as any other, so you can eat for days on almost nothing! As a further note, here they say they exclusively use soybean oil. I'm allergic to peanuts and I didn't immediately seize up and die, so I must take them at their word. Missing star due to missing fortune cookie. Tragic! read more

Best chinese food of Brooklyn. Period.

This will definitely be my new go to chinese takeout spot, its so yummy. Only problem I had was they only have large portion of some dishes so I was forced to pay a steeper price for a dish that was too big. Definitely more than enough to split, so it could be good to share. read more

I am not sure why this place has so any good reviews. It is mediocre at best. The General Tso's was soggy and tough at the same time. And the sauce was very bland. Boneless spare ribs were super dry. The only thing I found flavorful was the free egg roll. It was delicious!! Tasted homemade and it was super crisp! I hoped that based on all the good reviews this place would be promising, but it was a serious let down. The search for a perfect junk food Chinese place continues ..... read more

This is our new go to Chinese delivery spot. The food was delicious, service was prompt, and the prices were very reasonable. We ordered quite a feast and the total was just $35, we were satisfied with everything that was delivered! Here are some of the items we ordered: -Egg rolls - holy crap, these were amazing I wish we had ordered more. -Sweet and Sour chicken - served with the sauce on the side, usually something I don't like but their chicken was tender and the sauce was perfect -Orange chicken - My favorite dish we ordered super tender and seasoned with small pieces of orange in the sauce. so good! -Pork fried rice - again, so good! Juicy little pork bits in very good rice cooked just right -Hot and sour soup - my girlfriend loved it, saved a lot and it heated up very well -Sesame chicken - almost as good as the orange chicken, just as tender. down to personal preference -Dumplings were devoured before I could try one, that must be a good sign! Plus all the portions were generous, we had extra steamed rice, and so many packets of sauce (if you like them). I wasn't sure if the small portion was enough food, and it ended up being the perfect portion size. I'd highly recommend China Express if you're feeling like a Chinese feast at reasonable prices! read more

I love their service, I ordered a delivery. The food was amazing, and was still hot. 5 stars for amazing service, keep up the good work.

Food is good compared to other Chinese take outs in neighborhood. Food quantities are good. Not very spice. Delivery takes a little time but cant complaint. read more

This use to be my go to stop since i live in the area but after they renovated, prices went up and they switched to smaller containers. Kinda disappointed for the price I pay read more

Best american style chinese food. The shrimp egg roll is crisp without being oily, the veggie actually have flavor and are crunchy, and the lo mein is awesome. Try the bbq boneless ribs - the combo with the fried rice is great. The people are super nice and the delivery guy is really really fast. Don't get chinese food from any where else. read more

Sadly had to downgrade my rate. Wasn't as good as normal. I had a combo dinner with shrimp in lobster sauce with pork rice and a vegetable spring roll (instead of egg roll). It was just so lackluster and devoid of any flavor. Bland. Like it tastes from a food court. Sadly won't be coming here again. Clean place and nice staff though. read more

Great service, good food, clean and well priced- what more do you want from a Chinese spot? The only bummer is that it's cash only. They essentially deliver anywhere. read more

This place is so delicious! I expect take-out Chinese to be super greasy. I also expect for most places to have a single, tasteless bean curd option for vegetarians. China Express is definitely the exception! They have multiple vegetarian options and everything is freshly prepared. You even get a choice of white or brown rice. My personal favorites are the General Tso Bean Curd and Veggie Lo Mein. I love the Scallion Pancakes too - they're light and fluffy, very little grease, and come with the delectable brown sauce. The pricing here is out of this world to boot! $5.25 lunch specials everyday! You can eat-in or take-out... definitely more of a take-out environment but the restaurant does have a few booths and a counter with stools. They recently renovated and everything is new and very clean. Staff is amazing, fast delivery... can't say enough positive things! p.s Cash only! read more

Solid Chinese food. Quick, tasty, affordable. Came here with my friend and got sesame chicken, which was delicious. The one thing I'm not a huge fan of are their eggs rolls, they taste more like spring rolls. Other than that, no complaints. I would definitely return read more

Best chinese food in the area! Clean place, friendly workers, and they have fast delivery. Food is always fresh and tasty. Try the chicken and eggplant, one of my favorite dishes. read more

Best Chinese takeout I've had in the city. Great prices, arrives still too hot to eat, like fresh of out of the pan and everything is solid.

Really quick, more than affordable. My only complaint is that they only take cash, but otherwise, this is a great spot for some quick takeout Chinese food. read more

Believe the hype, this place is as good as everyone says it is! I ordered the steamed pork dumplings, and had to stop myself from shoving them all in my mouth at once! They came with a not-too-sweet plum sauce. I also had the egg drop soup. It wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was definitely above average. The chicken chow mein was exactly the way it's supposed to be: light and creamy, with plenty of onions and cabbage. Pretty quick delivery and cheap!!! I highly reccomend. read more

tired of your small chicken wings? Tired of you burnt fried rice? Look no further guys!!!! This is the best Chinese food in Williamsburg!... I've lived in Williamsburg for 28years! I've tried them all....LOOK NO FURTHER YOUR PRAYERS FOR THE BEST HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!!! read more

This place will not meet high expectations, but if you're coming to a place like this you're likely just expecting face and cheap chinese food. This is a good place to eat if you're hungry and want quick food that will definitely fill you up on the cheap. This place is pretty americanized, but what do you expect. In the end, its just another cheap,fast chinese food spot, not a place to take out-of-towners. read more

I searched for a Chinese restaurant that served Beef Chow Fun and I found it! It was good but not as good as my favorite restaurant back home in California. My wife ordered the Chicken with Eggplant in garlic sauce. That was good too. Delivery took a bit longer than scheduled. But the food was still hot and enjoyable. We will be back. read more

Local, fast, cheep, fresh... If u want a veggie option try the Triple Jade with cashew nuts is prob one of the best on the menu! A must try!

The food here is good. I question the 5-star reviews because while it's good, it is not the world's greatest Chinese food. The prices are very reasonable and the service is friendly. I eat here pretty frequently and will continue to do so. read more

ordered hot and sour soup and scallion pancake both were awful. scallion pancake was 3 pieces of thick dough folded over with PEANUT BUTTER and pieces of scallion. disgusting and tasted nothing like scallion pancakes should hot and sour soup had no taste (interesting also because i asked for it to be the spiciest possible) it just tasted like flavored broth read more