The food is extremely flavorful. Nothing bland over here. The orange chicken is better than Panda. Its sweet and crispy! The bbq pork is tender and tasty. Their chowmein is perfectly season and not bland and oily like the other guys across the street. read more

China Express - Double chowmein, bbq pork and crispy orange chicken. Yes it's crispy and delicious. - Chinese Near Me - Sylmar, California

Don't waste your money on this place The orange chicken was hard on the outside and the inside was dry and it felt like the chicken had been cooked in old oil because it had a rancid taste. The chow mein, dry. I put teriyaki sauce to make it better but it still wasn't it. I had been craving Chinese for days and this was such a disappointment. read more

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Fried rice is so good! I get the platter during the holidays as a dish to bring to functions. The chow mein noods are really good too. Good flavor on the egg drop soup too! Little gem this place. Staff is nice too. Good service read more

First off, I want to say that the previous reviews are a very accurate mixed back of what this places is like. I guess I'm here leaving a review to throw in my two cents. I've had so many different places and have developed a sense of specificity in my newer ventures to trying new ones. So 1 thing I do is try to find out if they have potato chicken, because it's rare and it's my favorite entree. The 2nd thing I do is basically read all the reviews and try to see if it's worth my time. This place did not pass the first test. There is no potato chicken, BUT there are several options. What convinced me was reading the reviews and seeing the loyalty to this spot and the raves about their orange chicken. So here's my first lil rant. Orange chicken: you would think it's pretty obvious how to rate it thinking there are only two components that really matter; the orange flavor, and the chicken within. WRONG! There is a third component that some forget and it seems that Chinese Express gives a damn about. It's the crispy and crunchy of the breading not listed in the name! WHALE, some might like some soft chicken and others might like crispy. This place is for crispy enjoyers. The chicken is very crispy and fresh and it adds an additional separation to the mix. Now to the other two components. The orange flavor vs the chicken: I think this orange chicken is more chickeny than orangey. It's not as sweet as other places, but closer to like Panda Express, but saltier. The flavor of the salty chicken powers past any real hint of orange. It was not ideal for me. The good thing is there's other options that I would be willing to replace it with. Overall during my visit there I also was interested in eating here because it's close to my job. Due to that, I feel like I'd return for the convenience. That was my feel for the majority of my thought while ordering the food, but then I saw the chow fun! And I got half and half so I didn't have room to get it, but it looked so good, I had to get back out of my car and take the risk and order a small side of it while rewaiting in the line. I was that curious! Well, I am here to tell you it was totally worth it. I think after eating that side of chow fun I will most likely return for that chow fun alone. It was a great snack and I can see myself eating a larger order solo and really enjoying it. Lastly, I read of the stinginess of the employees giving out hot sauce so I decided to say yes when they asked if I wanted some. They did put only one. BUT I ASKED FOR MORE! And they gave me plenty with no hesitation! 2nd rant: stop being a lil baby and just ask for more, they will give it to you. It's really not the end of the world. Also yeah, it was kinda the watered down sriracha or off brand or whatever so that kinda sucked. But like idk why people complain about that. You don't pay for it! We already kinda Americanized Chinese cuisine which technically is a crime already of Americans, I think we can stop trying to alter their cuisine like we know what Chinese food should really taste like. If they wanna give you your spicy watery ketchup whatever way FOR FREE, stop complaining. Maybe buy a bottle at home and keep it for yourself for these situations. Stop acting like you know what Chinese food should taste like if you're not Chinese OKAY. I think my rants are over and I covered the minor problems I might have had. Lastly, my overall thoughts and reminders of pros listed in other reviews: YES, they give a more than generous amount of food. If you're like me and you like having leftovers, and you don't go to panda because they are so stingy you will love this. It's a lot. Secondly, I noticed the entrees with veggies all looked delicious. They have a variety of veggies per entree, which I appreciate. It's not just a meat and one veggie. My second entree was mushroom chicken and it has a great sauce that was consistent amongst the entree and each veggie added to the mix in an equal fashion. The chow mein was meh though, but the fried rice was ideal imo. I'd personally say to get chow fun instead. If I did that I'd probably get the same plate with the alteration. Also yes, it's cheap and greasy. I know some people like that! I don't mind it to the level they have it at. This is all positive, but I think I feel the same way as some other reviewers have expressed. There's pros and cons so I wouldn't like rave about this. I'd give it a solid 3, because it holds up amongst other great fast food Chinese places. I don't think I'd worry about recommending it to others. I don't think many would be disappointed. For the price you pay and the quality you get, it's pretty balanced. read more

China Express - Combo B - Chinese Near Me - Sylmar, California

This food is CRAP. I went in here since I've lived in the area for about 8 years now and I see alot of people in and out. So I gave it a try. The chow mein was DRY, the chicken teriyaki was only soy sauce and they gave me half of a piece. Didn't offer condiments, no receipt. They store their items in the "dining area". Rude as well. Just go to Panda Express or over to Asian Tasty. read more

My go to chinese food spot! So good and their spicy chili sauce is amazing. Orange chicken is always so crispy... YUM read more

China Express - Chow Mein Orange Chicken & Beef Broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Sylmar, California

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I ordered the spicy green bean chicken for the first time and it had no chicken just green beans ): I usually love this place but I don't recommend ordering the green bean chicken if you expect chicken read more

China Express - Spicy green bean chicken and orange chicken - Chinese Near Me - Sylmar, California

My kids and I have been coming here for years. The best orange chicken ever!!! Good portions. Great quality. Great service. Love that they except credit cards now too. read more

Great little take out place.. THE best orange chicken.. better than Panda Express, or even PF Chang's! It's always crunchy, not overly sweet and sticky.. just right every time. Their other entrees are good, too but I find it difficult to not get the orange chicken when I stop in. If it matters to you, they have ZERO concept of portion control! I usually order Combo B which is Rice, Chow Mein (or 1/2 of each) and 2 entrees for $5.69. I always have to stop them when they are heaping the food into my to-go box and even then there is still enough food for TWO meals! It's not just generous portions, they are crazy.. and the food is tasty. Great, friendly service. It's too bad they don't deliver to local businesses or we'd use them to cater business lunches! There are small tables with fixed benches if you want to eat in, but I always get mine to go. Not a place to eat in if you're with a big group. 4 people at a table is a little crowded. My "good for groups" comment applies to take out orders. read more

China Express - Combo B: Half & Half, Orange Chicken (yum) and Chop Suey! - Chinese Near Me - Sylmar, California

This is my spot. The Orange Chicken is never soggy and undercooked. I love a crunchy outer layer and the tenderness of the chicken inside is amazing. The also enjoy the Chicken Chow Fun with half and half of chow mein and fried rice. The service is quick and respectful in my experiences. At fist looks it seems a bit sketchy but I promise you the food is super good. This is my Chinese Food spot because Im very picky with the Orange chicken, I require it to be crunchy on the outside and nice and tender chicken inside . I ask for teriyaki sauce and their dumplings, I'm never disappointed. Get a canned Thai Tea also, you wont regret it. read more

"Make sure you're being charge the right price" After moving into the neighborhood about a year ago, I found this great little Chinese restaurant. Now since I've been coming here and I have ordered only one thing on the menu and that is for barbecue pork fried rice. While I will say it has been incredibly delicious. I find it incredibly hard every time I come in the price changes not by much a dollar more alas. Every time I ask I get a different explanation. Like I said the food is good but they're inconsistency on pricing makes me uncomfortable and for that reason I give it a low Mark, after giving it a five star rating. Integrity is everything I guess wrapping up my review I would say make sure you check your receipt and get the right change and that they're charging you the right price. read more

China Express - Chinese Near Me - Sylmar, California

Good tasty food for the right price. They never fail to have their plates well served. I always come here when I want some Chinese food.

Really, really, really bad. The fried rice was clumps of overcooked rice. No carrots or peas. Very disappointed, don't order!!!!

This place is THE BUSINESS!!! Yeah, we all know you have your local chinese spot you hit up when you're in the mood for chow mein. Just like the next guy, you defend your little local joint but I gotta give it up to Sylmar cause they have China Express. I hope you guys can handle this spot... cause they be packin. Their options are all delicious. They have kung pow chicken, sesame seed chicken, beef broccoli. The chow mein is not too greasy. The orange chicken is crunchy & they have this one chicken dish with thick chunks of jalapenos & even then, pass the sriracha! The servers are chill, the place is clean & it's a great eat, especially if you're on a budget. Cash only, nothing larger than a $20. Your Homegirl, Violy read more

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Its Chinese fast food, really what do you expect? For a small price you get a size-able amount of hot, ready to eat, greasy food, that taste pretty decent. The people working here are friendly, not skimpy on the portions and the food doesn't look like its been sitting out for a long period of time. So if you're in the area, really hungry, don't have a lot of time, and minimal cash on you, China Express is the place to go. read more

If I could put zero I would Im sorry but no the food does not taste anything like chinese food i had to throw it away.

If you're craving for some good chinese food and in the area, this is the place to visit. The teriyaki chicken is the best I've ever had. I ordered a large side order of teriyaki chicken, medium kung pao chicken, medium mushroom chicken and a large side of chow mein. This was supposed to last me a few meals taking it as Im a busy person and dont have much time to cook or buy food. Anyways, when I brought the food home, I ate all the teriyaki chicken, 1/4 of both mushroom and kung pao chicken, AND half the chow mein. And if you ask my girlfriend, she can tell you that I usually have a slice of toast with peanut butter and a banana for lunch or dinner. When I told her I ate all that, she was in total shock. The food was THAT good!! -Good food -Friendly staff -Quick service -Very clean -Big portions I will definitely return!! read more

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Fake Chinese food is my secret guilty pleasure and China Express is one of my favorite dealers. The food is super cheap, pretty good, and the workers lack portion control, which I love but my thighs don't. The orange chicken is some of the best I've had (sadly kind of, not really) because it's meaty, crispy, and saucy and not soggy and mediocre like Panda's. I haven't found a second favorite entree yet and it's kind of hard to because they don't label the items and I don't want to stand there like an idiot asking what everything is. I found the beef and broccoli pretty lacking though. :( Chow mein is bomb too for fake chow mein. It's cash only which is kind of annoying but there's a BofA in the same plaza. The food is cheap. You can get chow mein/fried rice + 2 entrees w/ an egg roll and a drink for like $6-7. And did I mention that the workers lack portion control so your container will be packed? Yay! read more

Salty! The meats Beef and chicken were off! Looks the same but the quality and flavor are not. To bad

I have going to China Express for the past 30 years and loved it... until tonight. I ordered orange and sweet and sour chicken which was raw and not cleaned properly. My wife had broccoli beef which she said tasted sour. Took both orders back and they would not refund our money. All they offered was replace one of the two, not both. As I walked out I threw the one replacement in the trash. Never go back there, customer service sucks, no there was no customer service. read more

The chow mein was good, so was the orange chicken. Definitely better orange chicken and noodles than Panda Express. Although the beef and broccoli had tender beef, I didn't like the flavor very much so I'd skip that. The egg rolls were very crispy and vegetable only which I really enjoyed. read more

Never had stale , crunchy orange chicken until eating here ... it was like eating a rock

Whatever you do STAY AWAY from this place. Got a wonton soup and there was LIVE worms in the wontons. At the time I was so discussed I just threw it all away. Wish I would of took pictures to save someone from getting really sick. read more

Came for the always crispy orange chicken which has yet to disappoint HOWEVER, quick tip order chow mein only and then ask for rice. if you order half and half its more like 80% rice 20% chow mein which isn't appetizing. Also the terryaki is hit or miss. tMost times it's good but there have been a few times like today where I get a serving of chicken that is really chewy and fatty. GROSS. Overall good place that is a quick fix. under 7$. I say go for it ! update. just had it again and the chicken is perfect. I gotta say this is magic !!!! read more

China Express - Orange chicken and teriyaki chicken. "Half and half" chow mein and fried rice. more like 80% rice and 20% noodle on top. mehhhh! - Chinese Near Me - Sylmar, California

Man that food was so good , best food I've tried this year, the orange chicken was so crispy/crunchy

I just started working in the area and I was getting sick of all the fast food burger/taco places. I know it's still fast food, although sometimes it's not so fast but it's because they are cooking up whatever you ordered piping hot in the back, but I was still impressed with their service and food quality. I've been ordering the same thing based on other reviews on yelp, broccoli beef and orange chicken. I love how they have the broccoli separate from the beef mixture. I'm usualy more a fan of broccoli and this way the broccoli stays crisp and doesn't get all saucey and soggy. The orange chicken I thought was super extra hot and crispy because they made us a fresh batch the first time. But it's not the case, everytime I've gotten it it's still extra crispy and it reheats very well too. It is still pretty sweet but I've grown to like it. My only complain is the watered down sirracha. But I end up drowing my food in it so I guess it doesn't matter in the end. I get the 2 item combo and usually it's good for a meal and half and it's costs me $6.20. Oh I have gotten the Wonton soup too. It comes with shrimp and imitation crab and a bunch of other veggies, it's a nice clear tasty broth but the wontons not so much. The eggroll is unmemorable too, but you can get the combo #2 that comes with eggroll and drink for like $0.50 more. read more

China Express - Combo B Beef & broccoli Chicken & green beans Drowning in hot sauce - Chinese Near Me - Sylmar, California

I'm not EXACTLY a regular because I visit this place maybe once every 6-8 weeks. It's within sight and walking distance near a low priced gas station, so it's very convenient for me to walk on over and get something fast. I admit that I make it a point to swing by slightly more often because I know Momma Pop restaurants are struggling across the nation due to the current pandemic. I like the place. It's a quick serve Chinese/Asian deli. The service is good, and the staff fairly friendly. I don't enjoy everything on the menu. Let me be upfront with that. But you get an "above industry standard" portion for your dollar. For me, I'll get the fried rice with the single choice of other dishes (for me, it's almost always going to be the orange chicken.) Most people won't finish. However, I tend to get that, AND another fried rice with two choices. (I'm sorta heavy with the appetite of 3 normal people.) I don't ACTUALLY finish those two plates. But I down the first one pretty fast, and I feel that combination gives me the ratio of rice-to-meat that I need. Hard to explain. But if I have the combo with 1 rice and 1 side, I have leftover rice. So, I get the combo with 1 rice and 2 sides as well. It evens out for me. ANYWAYS. These are my food recommendations. Generally for me, after I get my normal orange chicken order; the two choices I lean toward pretty hard is the red bbq pork, and the Teriyaki Chicken. Oh, I've tried a lot of the other stuff. The broccoli beef is solid enough. SOOOOO. Recap. Get the orange chicken, the red bbq pork, the teriyaki chicken, or the broccoli beef. Sorta in that order. I'm happy enough to come back every two-ish months. Considering all the choices there are, there has to be a reason I come back. It's solid food that will fill me up, and is a good change of pace. read more

We don't order take out much. But when we do, we like to order Chinese. I've ordered from here on 3 separate occasions over the past couple of years and I think this is the last time I will order from them. Very disappointed. I believe that Panda Wok on Gladstone is more bang for your buck. If you're going to order dinner for 2 for almost $50 from a Chinese fast food restaurant, one would expect an abundance of food. We just received our order and it's trash. Really. I regret wasting so much for so little. Last time we'll be doing that! I really don't like this spot. They suck. I don't mean to sound like a horrible person, but they suck! read more

Quality Chinese fast food! It's cash only but you definitely get your money's worth! The egg rolls and orange chicken are definitely my fav

This is by far the best Chinese food I have had since Ming's in Tujunga closed! Great service, amazing flavor and priced right too! I plan on making the drive out here every time we want Chinese!!! read more

I love this China Express because the Service and food are exceptionally good. *** Prices reasonable *** Recommend ! read more

Food is fine and the delivery was fast but they forgot my daughters shrimp. If they where to fix this it would be a 5 star review

Horrible and delicious! Just the way hood Chinese should. Leaving a little to be desired both in ambiance and flavor. Very friendly customer service when i was there not to say it's always on point but hey its Sylmar! read more

This is our favorite Chinese restaurant! Been coming here for YEARS. The food is always fresh, tastes delicious, and satisfies our every craving (really, really good portion sizes, too). Every time we come (at least 2x/mo), the ladies behind the counter give us such a sweet, kind welcome and love to brighten our day. We believe in supporting local businesses, and can't ask anything more of Chinese Express: consistently good food and value, clean environment, and tasty variety of choices. We are always in and out in record time and look forward to our next visit. read more

This is my favorite Chinese fast food spot. Not as greasy as other spots, and the quality is comparatively much better too. I really like their orange chicken. I usually hate combos because the chow mein and fried rice tends to be bland and too oily. But here their chow mein and fried rice is seasoned well. I dig this spot. read more

THEY NEED TO HIRE A DIFFERENT CASHIER.. THERES ONE THATS VERY RUDE... My boyfriend & I have been coming here for months ,he's been coming longer since he lives in The Valley & the food is GREAT! But their customer service is HORRIBLE! Especially from the rude cashier that's been there longer... she refused to give us fresh food when we got there 30 mins before they closed & raised her voice at me so we just left but that doesn't stop us from going. Now what we do is get service from the bold man or another nice lady that works there too... read more

I love this place and even more now that they accept plastic!! Debit/ credit cards! Yes yes yessss! No ones Orange Chicken compares to China Express! read more

Best Chinese in the valley hands down, crispy egg rolls and orange chicken. chow mein and fried rice are always fresh thought he day as well as all the other food. Been eating here for over 15 years and the food is always amazing. read more

My family has been coming her for years we also use them for catering best spot ever.

The 1 star reviews are way off and being too harsh. This place has delicious fresh food, I had the orange chicken combo. The egg roll was super crispy. The chicken had no fat and was crispy and delicious. Prices were reasonable. Only thing was it was too cold inside the restaurant to enjoy eating in. Try this place out and see for yourself read more