I guess I should start off by saying that I've been coming here for a years and I mean years..... I know that this restaurant has changed hands at least three times ,,, And for a very, very strange reason, it always taste the same.... Still good after all these years. I guess you can say that this is my go to Chinese food place. I still remember one of the first times I came to this location. I was in high school, around late 80s ..... And ever since then I've been coming to this location, no matter who is working the counter. They were always friendly and nice. Always greeted you with a smile and always made you feel very welcomed. I've always liked their food. I've seen people complaining. Other people say there's better blah blah blah but to me it's always been really good and delicious.. As for the location itself, it's your average neighborhood Chinese food spot. It's clean and very simple I guess like most spots. Of course not everybody's gonna like it as much as I do, but that's completely understandable. We're all different and we have different taste. Do I have a better Chinese food place to go to? I'm not going to lie of course I do. but it's more expensive. It's out of my ways and for me this is quick. It's convenient. The food is good. The people are nice and I've been coming here practically half of my life...... So that being said, and as I always say,,, If you're in the area and you want some good Chinese food I would say check it out and try it for yourself.... If you don't like it ,,, Well, then you have issues and you need a psychiatrist ,,,, (JK) hahahah ,,,,, (Ps) sorry for not posting any pictures... I believe they have enough already. read more

Food is ordinary at best. Lots of customers because it is inexpensive but u pay for what I get!!! My order of chicken wings came with something that was not able to eat least of all figure out what kind of carcass it was??? Not recommended as I showed them pictures of the mystery meat! First they denied it was their food then they said that they didn't care??? read more

Chinatown Express 23 - Mystery carcass??? - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food is always tasty, fresh and they give generous portions. Recommended- the service is fast and polite which is a plus

I was craving some noodles. This was my worst experience at this location. Food was cold, I ended up throwing away half of my food. The noodles were not good at all. Spent money on bad food. I am so disappointed. read more

Pretty good portions as suggested. Very sweet staff - patiently explained what each dish wash. I took the combo c (Shrimp) + chicken egg roll = $17.55 They don't take Amex cards unfortunately. Ambience looked pretty clean and busy. read more

Pretty decent Chinese fast food. The dish ordering process is similar to Panda Express where you get a choice of rice or chow mein and a few choices of entrees depending on which combo you choose. The ladies at the front of the store are very nice, so if you're confused about the menu, they'll happily assist you! I chose combo A which is fried rice, chow mein, and the choice of one entree. The vegetable tofu stir fry was my entree and it was pretty good. A very flavorful vegetarian option. The chow mein was pretty good as well; I liked that they used thick fried noodles. The fried rice wasn't too good. The texture of the rice was pretty hard and it tasted like school cafeteria rice. Besides the rice, it was really decent Chinese fast food. In conclusion, this place isn't rock your world, authentic Chinese food, but if you're looking for a decent, cheap meal, this spot is for you! read more

Chinatown Express 23 - 7/10/23 menu - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Easy parking. Super quick and friendly service. Prices reasonable for the amount of food you get! read more

Chinatown Express 23 - Combo B. Kung Pao Chicken, BBQ Pork. - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Place is so clean and the vibe is chill! Portion size is amazing! Food tastes pretty good - to me it's better than Panda! So much food for $11. The great deal makes my genetics and ancestors happy. Service is fast and friendly! This restaurant is getting me through my Master's at USC! Craving Chinese fast food? Give this place a chance. read more

I've been on the hunt for different Chinese takeout spots in the area, so tried this one on a weekday right before they were about to close around 8:30 PM. When I got there, most of the dishes were almost empty so I would suggest come earlier in the day for fresh food. I got combo A for about eight dollars. It comes with one entrée. The fried rice is not good. I think they use brown rice which makes it taste odd but also the rice isn't really seasoned so it was just kind of rice and vegetables with no seasoning. The noodles were pretty typical and the barbecue pork was OK! Food is a 6/10 overall for me but if you're craving takeout I'm not sure if it'll hit the spot! It's a chill environment and the people that work there are very nice. read more

Chinatown Express 23 - Bbq pork - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went to this restaurant late on a Wednesday night before closing and ask for shrimp fried rice with $4 extra shrimp as they prepared my meal I went home and I start eating the shrimp fried rice immediately my stomach started to hurt and I had liquid stew which indicate food poison I went back the next day to talk to someone at the restaurant she was a little hostile at me saying the boss said no refund and I said I only came to bring this over to you I didn't ask for a refund it is very sad that people that operate restaurants like this things that it's okay to give the public terminated food so I want the public to be aware be aware of this restaurant and how they handle food I have already made a complaint to the City health department but everyone needs to know that these people sometimes can be very unprofessional I have been here in the past and never had a problem because I never especially order from fried rice and never showed up at closing time just want the public to be aware if you feel sick at the you eat anything notified the City health department immediately with the name of the restaurant and address read more

I don't normally eat Chinese fast food but I had to try this place because my bf was obsessed with their orange popcorn chicken. He said they make it very crunchy and juicy meat with good taste of sweet and sourness. So I was excited to try too! We got here, not many people, but overall place is neat and clean. The lady was really welcoming and she recommended us the spicy popcorn chicken. We were curious so we ordered it. We got the chow mein with original and spicy popcorn chicken. Sadly, the chicken was soggy and bland. Also the temperature of the food was lukewarm, so it was sad for both of us. Before I heard their chicken quality never failed. So hopefully next time when we come back it would be cook amazingly. Also I would try other food next time because they all looked yummy. read more

Chinatown Express 23 - Combo B (chow mein and double orange chicken) - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really good food ,service and portions. The food was hot and fresh There was a lot of room to dine in read more

Very generous portions, and the food was pretty good. I ordered online for takeout and it took about 20 minutes to pick up in store. Solid choice. read more

I have been coming to get Chinese food here since 2014. The food here isn't anything fancy or gourmet, it's a simple and cheap Chinese takeout spot. The rice and chow mein in comparison to other spots is way better here, trust me I eat a lot of Chinese takeout. The side items are amazing. I mix it up from time to time but the best two menu items I get here often are the red spicy wings and the potato chicken. The broccoli beef is also a solid choice. They have plenty of options for you to chose as far as drink go. The have sodas to teas. The price for a stacked plate with two side items and drink is under ten dollars. I'm not so sure why this spot doesn't get more love, every time I dine in the line forms up quick. The ladies behind the counter are friendly and very helpful. I hope they never shut down this spot in the future, I love it and want to keep coming back. read more

Best food in la it's so tasty and I just love it it's great and I recommend to everyone

The food is ok for what it is. It's a fast food Chinese place. I came in to order the 3 item combo and got the chicken wings, orange chicken and honey walnut shrimp. The spicy orange chicken has no spice like most other place's spicy orange chicken but it wasn't bad at all. The walnut shrimp was soggy and was more batter than shrimp and has chunks of pineapple that kind of overpowered everything. Fried chicken was dry but the jalapeños gave it a decent kick. What pissed me off about the service here is that they up charged me $1 for the honey walnut shrimp without telling me until I looked at the receipt. They said that they didn't know if it was my first time and assumed I knew about the upcharge but if that's the case shouldn't you assume that it's my first time and just tell me? Then she pointed to a tiny little label on the corner of the glass case saying shrimp was $1. It's tucked away in a corner away from the shrimp, who's going to notice that when they're scanning the counter and focused on the food? That just really rubbed me the wrong way. I won't be back here read more

They are very generous with their portions for the price (Everything attached came with the combo C), but that's were the pros end. The chow mein and the fried rice were both mushy and not great. The orange chicken and beef and broccoli had some flavor, but you can get better. The "teriyaki chicken" was dry and came with no sauce. I would not recommend. read more

Chinatown Express 23 - Teriyaki Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This Chicken and shrimp wonton soup is immaculate. It full of veggies and so flavorful and the portion size is great and it was completely filled to the top. 10/10 read more

Chinatown Express 23 - This Chicken Wonton Soup is absolutely delicious. It's full of veggies and it's a great serving size. - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

DO NOT GET THE WONTON SOUP They fill this big bowl up full of cabbage and broth, then stick 4 wontons and 4 shrimp on top to fool you into thinking you're not getting cabbage soup. Soooo pissed I spent $9 on this crap Would've been better off eating the MSG infested options they have already prepared, which are almost always half empty and full of veggies. Broccoli and beef looks like it's just broccoli and the mushroom chicken is literally all mushrooms. Waste of time and waste of money read more

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The food is definitely average at best compared to other Chinese restaurants/food places around here, but they make up for it with huge portions. Sometimes the food would taste like leftovers but overall, it's surprisingly not that bad. read more

Chinatown Express 23 - two take out containers of food - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been coming here since I was in high school! I love their shrimp chow mein and bbq pork fried rice. Always made fresh and so yummy! And super friendly service! If you want that "cheap Chinese food" type food, this is the spot! read more

food is solid for chinese fast food. i've gone quite a few times over the last year. the service is always great from my experience.

Been coming here for a while now, the staff is very friendly, the food is good and so is their boba drinks. Can't complain read more

Chinatown Express 23 - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Eat here at you own risk. I asked for for freshly cooked chicken and shrimp fried rice and this is what I got. They took old rice, old shrimp that was breaded for some odd reason, and "chicken" that was definitely not chicken, beef or pork. This is not what they advertise. When I told the 2 ladies that I didn't want the old fried rice from underneath the lamp and old "chicken" and shrimp just reheated from this afternoon, they insisted that this was cooked fresh. I didn't make a scene but I told them I will definitely know when I taste it....and sure enough...it was old food refried with more grease. I specifically said very light oil. I will be reporting them to the BBB. Health inspectors need to evaluate this place immediately. This place needs to be shut down! read more

Chinatown Express 23 - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very small portions for the price you pay. Ended up getting a side of rice and chow mien.

Do not go there at all !!! Mushy bland food rude owners refused to give me a refund until I stayed there demanding my money back !!! NEVER GO HERE SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY !!! read more

Good flavor , good price and very clean. The cashier was very nice and friendly. I was craving chinese food and definitely better than panda express! I live in Lynwood and i can see myself coming back to this spot. Parking maybe be a hassle but its totally worth it. The flavor of the chow mein and rice is everything, food is fresh and hot. And the boba lord it is right in taste ! Awesome girl working at the front read more

Decided to try this place for a quick snack. They have an A so I felt ok about walking in and ordering. They have a decent selection of dishes set up like Panda Express style. I tried the Potatoes with sliced beef in a light gravy (almost like a semi beef stew). They were tasty and hit the spot. The food was warm which isnt always the case at such places. I overheard one guy complaining about his portion of chicken as they served him, but his container looked full to me. If you are in the area and want a break from typical fast food, drop in for a quick, cheap bite on the go. read more

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ever since they got a new owner they changed everything and the food isn't as good anymore

The price is affordable I haven't had Chinese food was craving the food orange noodles with my husband came here the employees are friendly welcoming the food didn't do its justice no flavor on my spicy chicken the noodles didn't taste like chow mein the fried rice either would I recommend I personally can't. Hopefully in time the food improves there is many choices in this shopping center read more

Love this place. The ladies working there are sweet if you don't walk in there with an attitude. Been going there for almost 5 years

This really is your hole in the wall Chinese restaurant but this shit slaps for real. It's affordable and yummy and my go to Chinese spot near USC. read more

Idk what's wrong with the other people on here but I've been coming here for years and this place has always had some bomb Chinese food. Noodles are thin but still good. Ladies up front are always welcoming I think they even know my order now lol this is the spot read more

This food is disgusting. The chicken taste like it was going bad before they added it to the pepper chicken and the rice & chowmein were flavorless. Never again. read more

Very friendly service; black pepper chicken was great, fried rice was neutral tasting, chow mein was great, and Thai iced tea boba was awesome! read more

Mid only thing that was good orange chicken, teriyaki is dryer then my aunts feet chow mein needs some upgrade.

If you are looking for something fast and tastes ok then come here if you are looking for something more cuisine then look elsewhere. I got the lunch special. The rice is decent, chow mein is just mediocre and was king of cold. The orange chicken has good taste but too much bread and not enough chicken. The chicken and mushroom and broccoli was pretty good. Like I said not the he best food but not the worst and for the price(7.29) and it comes with a drink not bad read more

I hate writing bad reviews and if you look you will see I rarely do. I came here today. I ordered a bowl with noodles and kung pao chicken. First off I had to ask what everything was because it all looked strange...color wise including the kung pao. It was all beige with the celery and green peppers a slight faded green. My first instinct was to leave which I guess I should have. Anyways I took it home and as the color was beige the flavor was non existent. I couldn't taste the chicken, there was very little flavor in the sauce at all and no peanuts...not sure that is important but isn't that something in every kung pao? I ended up eating only a few bites but had to add a ton of chile sauce that I have at home. I put the remaining portion in my frig but doubt I will end up eating it. The employees were very nice though. Should have went to Panda across the street would have been better...sad but true. read more

I went in with my emotional support animal and was ordering off the lunch menu and about to pay when she asked me if I was eating to-go. When I said I wasn't eating to-go, she pointed to a table in the corner and told me to eat my lunch there. I was getting a refill for me and my friends drink before we leff when she said the refill policy only allowed one refill per person (I had already gotten a refill). I then asked how much a refill woukd be and she wouldn't pay attention and wouldn't refill my friends drink because she hadn't gotten a refill yet. She was very unco-operative and I had to take my cup myself and ask her just to fill up my friends. The ladies working, I don't know if she was the owner or not, we're not helpful and is not a place that I will dine at again. read more

Came to this restaurant today. Two girls behind the counter. They both ignored me. One was flirting with a guy and the other kept her back to me. The staff was rude, slow, and unfriendly. I would not recommend this spot to my worse enemy. read more

Chinatown Express 23 - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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