The perfect Chinese food hole-in-the-wall in the Valley. I'm 35 now, and I've been going to China Grill Express since I was 14, and as far back as I can remember this place has been the definition of consistency. The quality has never slipped. The food is always fresh, always delicious, and they don't hold back--they load up your tray like they're trying to take care of you. The prices are fair, the staff is always friendly, and one thing I really appreciate is that they've stuck with their old-school stamp card. Buy five combos, get one free? In 2025? That's legendary. They take card, Apple Pay, Android Pay--whatever works for you. Their drink selection is on point too: bottled drinks, fountain drinks, and that Coke from the machine? It almost hits like McDonald's Coke... and that's saying something. China Grill Express has been my go-to spot for over two decades for a reason. Consistent, tasty, fresh, friendly, and forever worth the stop. Highly recommend! read more

Manage your expectations... Coming here, I already knew what to expect. I came in, was greeted, started looking at the buffet setup to see if anything looks enticing. If not, I would just leave, but some stuff looked okay, and I was ready to eat some okay "Chinese" food. The food container was heavily packed, it easily felt like more than three pounds worth of food, which comes out to less than $5 a pound, which makes it really your bang for your buck! It was not heavily greasy too, which makes is on the high side of good "Chinese" food. I know that if I have this type of craving, I would be willing to drive out of my way to come back here again. Worth the try. read more

what a gem of a take out spot. definition of a hole-in-the-wall exceeding my expectations

One of the best places for authentic Chinese food! --- their food tasted like my grandma's & mother's cooking! Especially the chicken wings in soy sauce with chili flakes & the soy sauced pork ribs! I'm a picky eater and it's not easy to impress me.. But, this place is IMPRESSIVE!! Their beef and broccoli, orange chicken (especially when it just freshly came out from the kitchen) was SOOOO GOOOOD!! They don't cook in big batch of food, but in small batches! Which is great.. the food stays fresh and not sitting for long then probably get wasted if by closing time they weren't sold out. So.. sometimes, you might need to wait for the fresh portion to be cooked. The Lao Ban (boss) and the server/cashier; Ms. Wing (I think that's her name) were always so welcoming and friendly . They offered to cook me a fresh batch of the items I wanted. But... I like my food well done and overcooked so... I know,.. I'm a bit different LOL But I like their food!! I've been there many times in these few weeks only. Highly recommended to others read more

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First thing I will die for this Chinese food place I been going here since I was 6 and this place never disappoints my taste buds there are amazing service and makes me feel welcomed I honestly never had better Chinese food in my life and when I ever feel sad I know this place will be there for me if anyone sees this wanting to try a new place trust me this place will not disappoint read more

China Grill Express - Is so good - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Absolutely delicious hands down. Best Chinese food in the valley and I'm not even exaggerating. I'm honestly surprised they don't have a line out the door. I wish I could gatekeep this place but they need the recognition they deserve. I always order Teriyaki chicken with no sauce(not a fan of the sauce) and veggies. I go here a lot since im always on the go and need a healthy meal to get me by. Chow mein is not overwhelmingly greasy and both rices are delicious read more

Best hood Chinese food in the 91406, the menus are faded and a Chinese kid is doing homework in the back! The food is legit tasty and they cram as much as they can in the styrofoam containers! Service is friendly and ambience is hoodtastic! read more

China Grill Express - Orange chicken and teriyaki chicken with noodes - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Great service! My new favorite Chinese spot! Teriyaki chicken was so delicious and their noodles aren't greasy and it tastes like they don't add too much salt in their food. I love it! read more

Great food big portions for an affordable price. They were very friendly and inviting.

Best ! Best ! Best ever! I love Asian food and I'm also ac tech , and every day I have many miles to different areas from Ontario to Santa Monica , I've eaten at hundreds of cafes for lunch . This is the best Chinese place ) everything is fresh, delicious and the price is great. Won ton soup is the best in the county). Looks like a family run Local business , the service and friendliness of the staff is excellent ! read more

China Grill Express - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Horrible food. Our of many of the dishes and what they did have was past it's prime. Don't waste your time at this place.

Delicious food for a great price! Love this little mom and pops store when I am in the hood! It's like Panda Express but better because it's actually made fresh! They are generous with their quantities and you can tell they have a passion for what they do! Highly recommended and will be back! read more

A classic fast food Chinese food that gives you heaps of food in a small box for a great price. My go-to is usually chow mein, teriyaki chicken, and chicken wings. Today I got potato chicken instead of chicken wings because I didn't feel like eating with my fingers. Today plus, the lady in front of me got like five orders, so I was like, dang, this must be good, which it was. I don't know why everyone keeps saying this place is ghetto. It's in a supermarket shopping center... Plus, you don't get places like this in boujiee areas. Pro: You don't have to wait long. Food is constantly being made, so it's fresh and hot. Con: Chow mein is a little bland. Tip: They have stamp cards. Buy 8, get a 2 item combo for free. read more

China Grill Express - Chow mein, teriyaki chicken, potato chicken - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

This little spot gets 4/5 stars for me for many reason: 1. Prices are super reasonable and pretty fixed 2. The food never disappoints. I prefer this spot over Panda Express or any of that pix up sticks crap. 3. It's less than a mile from my home 4. The employees always make me feel welcomed 5. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS! 6. They accept credit cards 7. They always have my favorite Snapple flavor handy, Snapple apple! read more

China Grill Express - a variety of food items - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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UPDATE 10/20/2021: I've frequented this hidden gem over the past few years and the orange chicken has remained my favorite! Other sides have improved and the price is right by 2021's market standards. This is my and my late father's go-to Chinese fast food joint. The staff is friendly and the food is always fresh. I will continue to visit China Grill Express and recommend it to anyone who wants their fast food cravings met. read more

Was looking for a quick, counter service Chinese spot to get my takeout on, and this place was solid. Got my usual combo of fried rice, chow mein, orange chicken and broccoli beef. And two eggrolls. Don't think anyone's standards should be high for getting Chinese fast food in this format. You're not paying a lot of money for cheap food that is hopefully (minimally) adequate, but the bang for your buck is usually the generous portions. I got a lot crammed in my to-go tray, and it tasted good. Just as good - if not, better - than the brand name counterpart in Panda Express, if that is the bar to reach/surpass. Food tasted fresh. Not sure if I just got lucky and they had just put my selections out, but I consider it a plus. Thankfully, they take cards, too. Which gives them a decent edge on the other cash-only, hole in the wall spots that serve up the same variety of food. As a cherry on top, they do punch-cards here as well. Think it's for every eight orders, you get a free, two-item combo. Not a bad way to keep me coming back. And seems as if my loyalty will largely be rewarded with good food, so this establishment can consider me a regular from here on out. read more

This place makes a good teriyaki chicken but sometimes is so RAW that WILL SEND you to the emergency room! Just beware, I have told the owner but they don't give a shhhht!! read more

China Grill Express - Teriyaki chicken (should be well done, not raw) look at edges of chicken. - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Great food, great service, amazing people working here and very clean! Combo #2 is the truth!

Eh not impressed with the flavor. Sorry China Grill I really do try to give the best reviews. The noddles and egg rolls were ok but your orange and bbq chicken did not have much flavor nor was it pleasant after the first few bites. Unfortunately it did not taste fresh, the orange chicken was overly crunchy. Maybe if the entrees were freshly prepared, it might've tasted better?? Utensils were present which was great because they tie the bag tight after it's packed. Couple sauces were in the bag but even after adding them, it didn't help the flavor or freshness issue. Not the best Chinese option. Based on first time ordering, not great. Two stars for the staff being friendly, the noddles being ok, and pricing for 3 plates & egg rolls. This was a picked up order so it's a combo of two reviews. Look better than it tasted : / read more

China Grill Express - Orange and BBQ Chicken with noodles - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

American Chinese style. Totally different with the real Chinese food. I don't go there anymore

This place is affordable, clean and give good size portions as well. The orange chicken is super crunchy, if that's what you like, and the chow mein is good too. The other thing that I have had there is their egg rolls which I wasn't too fond of. The inside was too mushy, I guess it depends on your preference. Lastly, the broccoli beef is good, although sometimes the meat can be a bit chewy. It's not bad for the price. read more

Friendly and courteous staff makes this place my five-star go to Chinese hole in the wall spot! Everyone seems to know each other here! Staff treats people like family. It's no wonder why I love this new spot. I also like that they accept credit cards, as most Chinese food places around this neighborhood don't. For less than seven dollars you have yourself a complete meal! Just take a look at the picture, they don't skimp on food. :) read more

China Grill Express - They give me motivation! :p - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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It could do better . The beef & broccoli was good but hardly any meat. Orange chicken had a lot of breading instead of chicken. The portion servings are amazing but the quality is what you pay for since it is cheap food . The location is pretty ghetto tbh . read more

This place is Soo good. The people running it are super sweat. The food is fresh and at a good price. Go check them out. It's fast food so don't expect to dine in luxury. Go in eat and get out! read more

This little spot has some good Chinese food and it's very reasonably priced. I get a three meat combo for $8 and it's a loaded plate. What I enjoy most is the teriyaki chicken, the orange chicken, the barbecue pork and the chow mein. Seldom am I disappointed but I would say that I've had the opportunity of having the food freshly cooked - I guess I pick the perfect times. read more

This is probably one of my favorite Asian go-to stops in Van Nuys. When I am in the area and I want my orange chicken or teriyaki fix, this place is the real deal. The owners are actually Cantonese parents and are there everyday, so you know the food will legitimately be like your mom and dad's home cooking (if you happen to be Canto). The owners are also super nice and always give extra full portions - you're getting A LOT of bang for your buck here. Finally, it's important to me that given the choice, to support smaller non-franchised family restaurants. This ain't your monied Panda Express with run of the mill cooks factory-producing a set recipe - this is a family place making solid home cooking like beef and broccoli or eggplant tofu. I can't recommend a more homey and family-esque Chinese restaurant than this one in the entire city than this one. read more

I have been coming here since 2004-5 from school catering to just simply getting my lunch/dinner. If you eat in, the TV is available for you to use, thats if everyone is watching it. They give great portions and even more than you can eat..lol. I ordered my typical two item Combo. I had half and half (Rice and Chow Mein) with Beef Broccoli and Spicy Chicken for $4.89. I also ordered a small side of Orange Chicken for $1.99. If you order a large extra side, its $3.99, but I did not order it. Total was $7.55. The food was actually made by an asian chef and served by an asian woman..lol. Usually, you get that stereotype of Mexicans cooking asian-authentic foods...Oh wait...there is one nearby..A-OK Chinese Food. I am not sure why Wong's Wok Chinese Food in North Hollywood is better. Its a little pricier and portions are small, but thats for another review later. Great place to stop by and not very crowded. You can do your grocery shopping at Lucky's, then go to China Grill Express. Have Fun here and Keep Yelping!! read more

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Very generous portions of their delicious foods. The orange chicken is always crispy and their pork ribs are great. It doesn't look like much from the outside (or the inside, really..) but you will be coming back for more! read more

I went there on Sunday for the first time after the beach. The kids and I were exhausted and very hungry. We ordered our meals and went to pay. We payment was declined! I didn't understand why if I knew for a fact I had money. I called my bank and they said it was blocked because they thought I had fraud. They apparently unblocked the card for me. After 20min I told the owner to charge my card again, he did and once again it was declined. I was frustrated. I had no other form of payment on me and all I wanted was to go home and eat. The AMAZING owner and cook told me not to worry about it and take the food. I swear I felt so horrible, I knew my card had money and was so frustrated that it wasn't going through. I told him I'd call again and he told No to take the food and come back the next day to pay him! I did! I called my bank on my way home and explained they said unfortunately they weren't able to remove the block. I needed to speak to someone in the fraud department and it was already closed. I called first thing the next morning and they fixed it. After work I went straight to the place to pay him back! The cook was so shocked and told me "wow, no one ever comes back to pay" That really broke my heart. During this time I'm sure business is slow and people small businesses are struggling. If someone allows you to take stuff knowing that financially it's hard please go back and pay. Thank you to the cook and the owner for being very generous. I will be back!!!! read more

Got catering from here for my dad's birthday last minute. It was such a big hit! It was my first time there so I definitely took a risk but it worked out! Been there a few times after that. They give big portions! read more

This is my go-to Chinese restaurant! It's honestly really good! Their chow mein and orange chicken are delicious and I really like their Kung Pow chicken and spicy Asian wings! read more

I try the food of this restaurant and it was a pleasant surprise! The food is great and the prices are reasonable. Patricia really takes care of his clients and Wilfredo, the chef prepares great food. The egg drop soup is made to order and is delicious! I really recommend this place. read more

China Grill Express - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

This place makes sure you have enough for the rest of the day or enough for 2-3 people on one combo... great way to keep people coming back is to give bigger portions than everyone else.. my go to Chinese spot. In n out in less than 5 min. Worth every penny. read more

China Grill Express - Half and half.. with string bean chicken and orange chicken - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Beat wonton soup! The owners are very nice and the food is always great. I would definitely recommend.

Been here. Couple of times excellent service and food highly recommend.Also prices are affordable and they hook it up.

Best Chinese food ever. The teriyaki is soooo good as well as the chow mein, I will never stop coming here. The workers are always so nice. I love it here read more

Really good food.. they load up more on the steamed rice (I guess people don't really ask for it).. that makes them add less of the actual food items & noodles. Other than that, great food and great prices. No need to take stars off for that. read more

My fave local Chinese spot! Chow Mein is THICK. Their tofu hits the spot every time! Sometimes they rotate their sides and I get the shrimp with veggies instead. Inexpensive and typically are generous with their servings. Their Thai tea is great as well, though they put too much ice. Regardless, this is good food for a good price. read more

China Grill Express - Chow Mein, Eggplant tofu, Spring Rolls. - Chinese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Food tasted mediocre. And I got food poisoning! Avoid the pork. I knew I should have gone to In-N-Out... That's a zero-star if you ask me. read more

The only reason I ever tried this place was because of one my classmates asked me to walk over there with here during our lunch break. The food is cheap and the give you a bunch of it. And low and behold it's actually tasty. Though I've only had their orange chicken, my friend swears by the teriyaki chicken. Makes for a great quick comfort food lunch. Greasy stick to your ribs Chinese food. read more