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    Combo Express

    4.2 (333 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Noodles, Soup
    Closed • 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    Kathleen U.

    Stars are for the FRIED FISH and. Customer service only. I wish this place was open longer AND open on Sundays. Parties happen on Sundays too guys the salt and pepper fish fry?? Omgggg deliciousssss. I've had this from other Chinese restaurants but this one tastes a hell of a lot better than all the other ones. They make it so fresh that it's hard not to eat while driving. My husbands family are all from the south. At the last party, his 78 year old grandma cried saying "it's just like daddy used to make it". She immediately told her sister. I wish they had another location. Had to coordinate to have this picked up coming from Fairfield. Ambiance- not much ambiance here. Very straight forward. No sit down area, everything is to go. The area is not the best so I can't fault them to keeping it to the essentials of food business. I grew up in Vallejo and coming here used to not feel unsafe but unfortunately it is what it is now. Still, very good customer service here.

    Combo Express is affordable, the portions are amazing, and the food is fresh! I was in the mood for Chinese food, and my brother, who lives in Vallejo, recommended this place to me. I ordered the salt and pepper fish, and it was delicious. My daughters got the 2-item chow mein plates with broccoli beef and orange chicken. I got the 2-item plate with fried rice, tofu with eggplant, and string bean chicken. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were generous. The customer service was also great -- everyone served us with a smile. It's a small place and it's mainly set up for takeout, which is perfectly fine with me. The food is what matters, and they definitely delivered! I'm stuffed! Great quality, great portions, friendly service, and very affordable. I'll definitely be back!

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    Liann A.

    I can't believe I have never written a review for this place. This Chinese restaurant is the spot to order from for family parties. Best know for their fried chicken with spicy salt trays which is so good and crunchy! Also their combination fried rice, people also order their fried fish, bbq chicken, and honey walnut prawns for parties. They're only takeout and they are always busy. Best to order ahead and allow yourself time to pick up before large parties. I just call to make an order and you pay when you pick up. I wish I could see their prices online or in person for the small and large trays. For a small chicken and small fried rice tray it cost over $100. So large trays are probably about $100. Tastes good and feeds a lot of people. Located in the island pacific plaza, plenty of parking and don't leave anything valuable in your car.

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    Idy C.

    Best value of Chinese food in town! Their portion is huge, double size than Panda Express and fresh! I have been a regular customer for many years. Their salt and pepper chicken is very popular! But I also love their salt and pepper fish. You cannot beat the price for a whole plate of fish for less than $20!

    Carla G.

    One of our local favorites. Been coming here since I was little and they always stay consistent. Food taste great,always so generous with serving and you can't beat the price. $10-$11 for plates that is full to the top. We also use them for parties. Their party trays are priced well also. Salt pepper chicken,salt pepper fish,smelt fish and even their garlic brocolli is so good to name a few favorite dishes.Only sad part is they are close on Sundays and Mondays. The staff are always pleasant. Today we got one item with half fried rice and half chowmein with beef and brocolli and the other one is two item half and half with sweet sour pork and salt papper chicken all for $ about $24.

    John A.

    Not a sit down place strictly to go. Very busy during lunch lots of catering and they keep the food coming so everything was fresh, the chow mein was nice and so were the pot stickers. Good value for the amount and quality you get so solid 3.5

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    Chelsie O.

    We love a combo express!! Although I know their food isnt the healthiest option, and i know for a fact there must be msg in their food because of how yummy/salty it can be but it satisfies my cravings so i gotta get it once in a while. If you order a large spicy salt chicken, they put the large takeout box inside a brown bag and not only fill the takeout box but they fill the whole paper bag with spicy salt chicken My favs: spicy salt chicken egg plant tofu chowmein walnut prawns

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    Cayla L.

    Truly a Vallejo gem! The staff is always so nice & generous with their portions, pricing is very reasonable & probably the best pricing you'll find. Party trays of chow mein, fried rice & spicy salt chicken are always a hit at parties! They pack the boxes with so much food, they barely close! They are closed on Sundays, but open Monday - Saturday & they DO take Apple Pay.

    2-Item plate: Chicken with Spicy Salt, Pork Chops
    Reign N.

    I stopped by Combo Express after hearing really great reviews from a couple of friends, and Combo Express did not disappoint! I tried; the Pork Chops, Sweet & Sour Pork, Spicy Eggplant, Salt & Pepper Chicken, the Fried Fish & Pot Stickers. Everything was fresh, tasty & delicious! I had company at the house when I bought these items and everyone loved it. I highly recommended! This is a "takeout only" restaurant, there is no seating inside. It's located in a strip mall. You may see some questionable people outside, but don't let that be the reason you don't try Combo Express! You won't be disappointed! :)

    Reeven S.

    I am not exaggerating when I say this is my all-time favorite Chinese takeout restaurant! I grew up eating here, and I'm thrilled that nothing has drastically changed over the years. I'm still so happy to see a line of customers waiting to be served every time I visit--it's proof they're still thriving after all this time! For cheap, tasty food with large serving sizes, Combo Express is the place to go. My go-to combo is half fried rice, half chow mein, salt and pepper chicken, and barbecue chicken. The barbecue chicken is a classic, but the salt and pepper chicken is my absolute favorite. I could snack on it like popcorn chicken from boba shops, but paired with the fried rice? Absolutely delicious! I've also tried other dishes like the beef and broccoli, and everything is consistently great. During holiday celebrations, I often order their party platters--they're very affordable and come in generous portions. I genuinely love this place and always recommend it to people around me. It's well-deserving of a 5-star rating from me!

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    Jonathan S.

    Combo Express is located in the Springstowne Shopping Center. My co-worker has purchased food here to bring to our work potlucks, so I am familiar with some of their dishes. They are know for their Spicy Salt and Pepper Chicken. I ordered the Spicy Salt and Pepper Chicken, Tofu with Eggplant, Chicken with String Beans, Chow Mein and Pot Stickers. Everything was very tasty, but the hit with my family was the Spicy Salt and Pepper Chicken. They do not have any seating to eat in as they are strictly take out only.They do a lot of party trays, so call in ahead of time to order for your next party or potluck.

    Lady L.

    I really wanted to like this place because I heard great things about their salt & pepper chicken. Unfortunately, after eating it, I noticed the meat was pink inside and didn't look or taste like real chicken. About an hour after eating this mystery meat I ended up with a bad stomach ache. I'm honestly disappointed and concerned about what they're serving.

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    Loved the salt and pepper chicken. Food is good. Large portions. Price reasonable. Lines can be long but goes fast.

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    Big portions! Great for catering trays and our family faves are spicy salt chicken and potstickers.

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    I like their bbq chicken and their ribs. Pretty quick and popular. Good combo options too.

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    hot and sour soup is spicyyyyy, if you like that then that's great. orange chicken is good and big. chowmein is kinda chewy but over a 4/5.

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    The salty and hot chicken is to die for. Outdated restaurant though. But the food is really good!

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    Amazing food, great pricing! The staff is always great help and kind ! Best Chinese food around !!

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    Try the salted chicken!! Aka chicken crack! So good. The food is plentiful and delicious. The ladies are so helpful and nice.

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    Ask the Community - Combo Express

    Do they sell smelt on trays?

    They don't sell smelt any longer

    Is the chow fun made to order or ready upon arrival like at a panda express?

    Their chow neon is on the steam table, but the chow fun is made to order. They have high customer volume so the food is often fresh.

    Anyone know how the prices for party trays?

    Party tray ranges between $25 and $35. They have pretty large servings. We regularly get food from them when we have gatherings.

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    This was my first time at Stockpot. We were there for a reception that was planned in less than 2…read moreweeks. They have a spacious Banquet Room. Owner is awesome! So helpful and accommodating with the planning, and the staff provided the best service during the event. The food was served buffet style. So many menu items that you can pick from. We are looking to go back to try all the different options available. Delicious "Asian Fusion" Thai, Vietnamese, etc options. They have some vegetarian and vegan options available too. Not sure if there is a plan to eventually, but they do not sell/serve alcohol at the location. We will be back soon!

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    Ramen 101

    4.0(200 reviews)
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    4.6(412 reviews)
    13.1 mi
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    Inside view from entrance

    Impression of Lanzhou - Spicy Big Plate Chicken Over Flat Noodles

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    4.8(204 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    •$$

    I didn't feel like cooking, so Korean fried chicken takeout it was! This isn't our first time…read moreeating here, but this place is so good that I think it's finally time for me to leave a review. You can either dine inside or order takeout. The dining area is pretty small, so it seems better suited for smaller groups. Every time I come here it's the same guy is working at the front. He's always welcoming, greets you with a smile, and just has a really good attitude. Great customer service every time! For this visit, we ordered the Soy Garlic Wings, Magic Sprinkle Shrimp, Chicken Fried Rice, and fried tempura. Everything was GOOD! The Soy Garlic Wings are some nice, beefy wings! The soy garlic flavor is wonderful, and I love how the sauce coats the chicken perfectly without being too much. This was my first time trying the Magic Sprinkle chicken wings and I really enjoyed it. The seasoning has a little sweetness to it, which I wasn't expecting, but I didn't have a problem with it at all. The shrimp were also amazing I especially liked that the fried rice came with an egg, kimchi, and some glass noodles on the side. That was a nice touch and made the meal feel like you were getting a little bit of everything. Overall, this place is wonderful. If you ever have a taste for wings, shrimp, and fried rice, this place definitely hits the spot. Whether you're grabbing takeout or eating inside, it's worth checking out! I think next time my girl and I will dine in

    The restaurant needs to focus on quality control on DoorDash orders for the tofu soup. This is by…read morefar the worst Sundubu-jjigae I've ever had. It was so watered down and flavorless. Did the cook forget to add gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes)? I asked for the soup to be medium spicy and it wasn't spicy at all. So disappointing because I had to throw out the entire soup. I've been here before in person and I've never had an issue with the food. I hope they can be more consistent with their food. Bibimbap was mid and not memorable but not bad. Kimchi fried rice was alright but needed a little more salt.

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    Inside..order counter...

    Korean Fried Chicken & Box - Full order $36.37 total after tax and tip for to-go order...sauce provided on the side...no pickled radish provided...

    Full order $36.37 total after tax and tip for to-go order...sauce provided on the side...no pickled radish provided...

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