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    Chinatown Express

    3.6 (97 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Very loud
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    2025 December Trays, great for parties!
    Jen C.

    Everyone here knows their plates are worth the money, tastes great and they give a lot of food but who knew their take out trays are great for parties? I ordered a small tray of chow funn for $35.95 and I was only expecting it to look like the chow funn they display for the choice plates but this was even better, it was loaded with char siu! The tray was literally 10 pounds of goodness and a generous portion. This is my new catering place when I need a pot luck dish. This is my favorite Chinese place in Kaneohe. You'll always find long lines for a good reason!

    Singapore noodles, bittermelon beef
    Tiffany C.

    Whenever I come to the food court in Windward Mall, I'm always drawn to Chinatown Express. The food is quick and plentiful. I always feel I get my money's worth. There can be a line at times, but they work quick so you never have to wait long. The menu is easy to follow and I love that they sell dimsum throughout the day. You can also order them individually if you're want just one. But it is subject to availability. They can sell out quick. My go-to order is the Singapore noodles with bittermelon beef. I notice those dishes don't move as quickly as others, so I'm happy to order them. The noodles have a hint of curry, and the bittermelon gives you a nice crunch and flavor.

    Massive 4 choice plate: -beef broccoli  -minute chicken -mushroom chicken -sweet-sour pork With char sui fried rice
    Jeremiah U.

    Chinatown Express is a place that has bang for your buck. I went with the four choices with a drink for less than $20. Each item has good flavor and your pallet will explore the sweet, salty, tangy, smoky, and charred taste of each dish. The service was friendly and quick. While located in the mall, the areas are constantly being monitored and cleaned. You can always flag down the worker to have the table wiped down. A great place for cheaps!

    Irene M.

    A generous express... Located in Pa'ina Ko'olau Food Court of Windward Mall there Chinatown Express and yes the authenticity may be a slight askew the variety they offer here in a food court setting is quite impressive in my opinion like fish of the day (flounder today), Shanghai Noodles, Cold Ginger Chicken, Bitter Melon with Beef just to name a few. The gentleman that helped me was quiet but very polite and though I was hungry I had a feeling that I should've ordered a one choice plate though did two at $11.75 as everything just looked so yummy and is a great deal. Gosh what a plate...insanely generous portion and that alone wasn't the five stars it was the food, I absolutely loved that it wasn't salty and seasoned just right and yes I was hungry but there's no way I could come close to finishing the entire plate. This express offers so much speciality items like wonton mein (which has shrimp), congee, oven baked items and dim sum as well which I need to try the next time and be sure not let my belly do the ordering. Thank you!

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    Geralyne M.

    !!!.................Pork Hash and 8Treasure cake noodle always on point.....................!!!!' And they gave me extra tea cookie

    Sweet sour spare ribs and duck with half fried rice and half chow fun
    Bryan W.

    Huge portions and very tasty! My go to place when I am ono for Chinese food. You can have half chow fun or noodles and half char siu or regular fried rice. I love the sweet sour spare ribs.

    Seven treasures and gau gee over noodles
    Michelle N.

    Came back to get lunch and wanted to try the seven treasures with gau gee over noodles. This is not ready made so don't order this if you want a quick grab and go lunch. I thought the amount was really good for the price. There was lots of topping and it had 2 gau gee on the side. The noodles were crispy but also soaked up the sauce. Would be super tasty with hot mustard or chili sauce.

    Char Siu fried rice, Chow Fun, Kau Yuk w/ sauce on da rice
    Sheryl S.

    This cost just $9.69 tax included! With how expensive take out food is these days... this place is the beat deal in town. They give CHOKE food for the price, and it's tasty. Way better than zips or LL...

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    Best roast pork and Char siu in Kaneohe. Awsome sweet sour spareribs. Huge size servings. Super tasting food.

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    Great customer service, also large food portions at reasonable prices. A good family outing to enjoy.

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    Best Pork Hash on the Eastside! Maybe the best on the island. We buy minimum a dozen every time.

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    Omg! They are the most generous, they give sooooo much food for your money. I love it! And their food is GREAT! I will be back!

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    Friendly service, generous portions, reasonable prices, and of course...tasty food! And convenient location...Windward Mall food court.

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