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    China Express

    3.6 (140 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHINA EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Full Menu as of 09/23/25
    Karen P.

    We recently moved to the area and asked a few neighbors for local take out suggestions. China Express came up a few times. And it was unanimous. Everyone said to order anything salt and pepper. And it did not disappoint. We decided to get takeout dinner on a Tuesday night arrived at the restaurant around 6 PM. The restaurant has a small dining room but everyone was ordering their food to go at this casual Chinese restaurant. There is a large menu on the wall and some ready-made food to create your favorite combo plate at the counter. We ordered à la carte Salt & Pepper Pork and Combination Chow Mein that the owner asked if I wanted spicy and of course I said yes! Both dishes were flavorful and steaming hot when I got the boxes home. We will definitely be back to try their other dishes. What do you recommend?

    Salt and pepper shrimp
    Ai Linh T.

    If you're old like me, you might remember this place when there was a Florin Mall. I'm so happy everything tastes exactly the same. If you're into salt and pepper food, the salt and pepper shrimp is delicious! They also have a variety of salt and pepper dishes! They give generous portions and the owner is always attentive and extremely kind.

    Spicy Chicken Chow Mein
    Ayaa O.

    It's really hard to find good Chinese food in the sac area but my sister has been hunting down a spot from our childhood and we think this is it. The restaurant looks pretty rough so we decided to order to go. We got two large spicy chicken chow mein and one large salt and pepper chicken. They PACKED those plates with food which I am extremely pleased with, the food was originally just meant for two but we ended up splitting it among three with tons of leftovers (see photos for leftovers)! The noodles taste extremely nostalgic of the noodles we had at Florin Mall as kids, except a lot spicier. The veggies were sparse as they typically are in this dish, but the flavor was really good. The chicken in the noodles was okay I honestly could've done without it. I wish I ordered non spicy though because the spicy noodles packed too much heat for me. The salt and pepper chicken was really crispy and perfectly cooked. The flavor was a savory explosion and paired really well with the noodles. This seems like a great food joint with locals frequenting it because of their amazing food and service. I will be back to try their other plates for sure.

    Salt and Pepper Fish
    Leonard W.

    The food is here is great! My go to order is the salt and pepper fish. Best salt and pepper in Sacramento! Don't worry about not getting enough food, they pack your plate! Always hot and fresh made to order. Service here is always great! Super friendly and always ask how you're doing. Never had a problem here. I would consider this a hidden gem in South Sacramento. Also, some of the best pricing too! Great price for the amount of food you get.

    Salt & pepper fish, Orange Chicken, Chow mein
    Justin L.

    Best Chinese food in sac fast & easy boss man takes care of you!! Easy & go you pick & choose

    Prices of dishes and prices of combinations

    My order was quick and easy. my food was great it was flavorful and savory. The place was clean when I got there.

    Sweet & Sour Chicken, chowmein, crab creamcheese wontons

    I ordered a 3 item plate (orange chicken, sweet & sour chicken, beef & broccoli) it comes with rice or chow mein so I chose chow mein. First off they gave me two portions of sweet & sour chicken instead of orange chicken so now I paid a few more dollars for nothing. Then the food was not good. Chow mein was superrrr bland, sweet & sour chicken is disgusting tastes stale and old. Beef & broccoli & crab cheese wontons were the only decently flavored items. Also, I only went here because Hengfat on Gerber Road happened to be closed when it said they were open. If you want the best chinese food then try Hengfat instead of this nasty place.

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    All of it had no flavor and soggy. No taste. Never had bad Chinese food this was the WORST!!

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    I had the usual and sadly it was inconsistent. Chow mien and rice tasted old and lifeless, really killed the meal for me

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    Workers are the sweetest people and asks ur preferences! And they full up the tray till the top!

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    Trust me. Order the salt and pepper shrimp extra crispy and extra garlic. It will bring happiness to your life.

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    Amazing customer service! The food is always fresh. I always get the Sweet & Sour Chicken. Would recommend 10/10.

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    Comfort food!! Huge portions and food is always tasty. I always crave this place after a night of drinking.

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