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    Egg Roll Express

    3.7 (349 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Kisha L.

    I have been dining at this restaurant for years. It has great food and reasonable prices. They just remodeled it, so it's very modern inside. The service is always great.

    Chicken pan fried dumplings
    Brandi F.

    This is a long one but well deserved, I think. I have to give this family run restaurant props. We got off to a rocky start but I am a new fan! If you like shrimp, this place should be on your list. The shrimp is fresh, well prepared and plentiful. This round the restaurant kindly wanted to right the wrong of the other night's delivery. I appreciate that they also took up lousy Grub Hub's mistakes also. They didn't have to do this, honestly. But I'm glad they did because they gave me a chance to really try their food. This was delivered by the owner herself, which was flattering. She brought not only a great meal, but a genuine apology for my daughter, which really made me feel good. My daughter was very fussy about the previous experience. I was glad to try a few delicious items and since I didn't order, it was a surprise, which was fun. I feel like they were showcasing their talents and allowing me to appreciate their strengths. Fresh, HOT and quick, yet not fast food. Great fresh vegetables and ingredients. Not greasy or oily, flavorful but still mellow enough since I haven't been feeling 100 percent. I'm thankful that I don't have to make any food today and even have some nice leftovers to enjoy later. All the food reheats well, which is a big plus for me because I tend to eat a lot of small meals instead of big, filling meals. I also prefer healthy food and take out is rarely "healthy" for the most part. It's nice to have options that can please a crowd, fun food mixed with healthy options for me. Something for everyone. Bonus! Ok. Back to the food. That's the real deal. We got shrimp with mixed veggies, shrimp egg rolls, egg flower soup and fried shrimp. All were fresh, piping hot and really good. But the star is the simple shrimp with vegetables. Perfectly cooked again. We will definitely be back. We need a little authentic spot nearby!

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    Pwik K.

    We've driven by this restaurant for years and never stopped in until recently, because A) We tend to eat dinner very late at night... they close at 9 PM here and B) We thought this place would be just another Panda Express clone. Boy were we wrong. We are also very glad that Egg Roll Express and the other businesses on this block survived the Eaton Fire, otherwise we wouldn't have a chance to come in and try the food. We were expecting it to be very hole-in-the-wall, but the interior looks very modern and clean. Even the restrooms (when we went) seemed cleaner than Marie Kondo's house. The food overall seemed to be somewhere between American-Chinese style and authentic Chinese, though leaning more towards authentic. We never visited in its previous iterations, so can't make a judgment of how the food used to be. Here's a low-down of what we tried: Vegetable egg rolls: Despite being named "Egg Roll Express", we found it hilarious that there was only one kind of egg roll on the menu. These were pretty nice and crispy and very strong cabbage flavor, but a bit on the small side. Served with a fruity sweet dipping sauce that was mostly sweet and not sour. West lake beef soup: Very pleasant and delicious with the right amount of white pepper and cilantro, though less gluppy in viscosity than what we're used to. Still respectable in our book. Sauteed green beans: Cooked just the right amount, crispy and full of garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil. Excellent, on part with that of Tasty Choice in San Gabriel. Taiwan rice noodles: Ordered this without bell peppers due to my girlfriend's allergy. Very flavorful and nice noodle texture, and the shrimp and char siu pork were tasty. Has a hint of sesame oil flavor. Nice amount of veggies in here too. Pineapple shrimp fried rice: I think they need to improve more on their rice dishes. Given that this is fried rice, the rice needed to be drier; it almost seemed as if they were using fresh rice to make this instead of day-old rice. Rice could definitely use more wok hay too. While the shrimp was great and so were the veggies in the fried rice, the pineapple certainly didn't taste optimal or very perky. Maybe they just got a mediocre batch of fruit, but we were hoping for better. Thai iced tea: Could be better, tasted like it came from an off-the-shelf mix that you could buy in the store. I guess drinks are not their strong point. But their iced water was great. They even have a station near the ordering counter with complimentary iced water, if you are waiting for your order. So far, soup, veggie and rice noodle dishes are excellent, while their fried rice could be better. Total damage came out to $68 before tips, which is pretty good considering that the portions are pretty generous. If you are craving a certain item, I would call beforehand... we wanted to try the steamed fish fillet as well as their sesame pockets, but they were out of them for the day. Oh well, next time then. Staff was very nice and friendly and there was no communication barrier at all when it came to explaining allergies; they seem fluent in both Mandarin and English. We were so glad that they could exclude certain ingredients from dishes to accommodate my girlfriend's allergies. Also really appreciated that they would come around every now and then to check if we needed anything. We did find it hilarious that we were offered a fork and spoon for utensils, and we had to ask for chopsticks. I guess demographically speaking, this area doesn't have a whole lot of Asian folks. Maybe we're just too SGV-spoiled. It seems to be a husband-and-wife operation with one or two chefs in the back, but our food came out within less than 10 minutes of ordering and nice and hot as well. And finally, mad props to the owners for investing in excellent ambiance here. They have Chinese pop music playing in the background, but it is at a reasonable volume, and unlike many modern restaurants, there is not much in the way of echo and you could actually hear yourself think and have a conversation with the people at your table here. We suspect they might have some soundproofing material in the walls. That's a big plus in our book. Will definitely be back to try their other dishes. First impressions are very important, and overall, our first visit here was pretty solid. Only downside is that they're not open super-late. Two lessons here: Don't judge a book by its cover, and certainly don't brush off the mom-and-pop businesses. This part of Pasadena and Altadena could certainly use more love and patronage.

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    Mr E.

    Naw this ain't it . Shit was bland and not good . A waste of 40 bucks there are better Chinese spots . Don't go here

    Garlic chicken lunch special

    What can I say! Egg Roll Express and its new owners are creating magic with these incredible dishes. My favorite is the garlic chicken lunch special. The soup, rice, veggies, and chicken are so tasty, I can't believe it's only $10.99 I'm telling you folks, I've been eating Chinese food for decades, and this place ranks way up there. Friendly staff make you feel welcome and at home.

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    Lily S.

    I recently dined at Egg Roll Express and had a wonderful experience. The menu offered a great variety of traditional Chinese dishes, and the food was absolutely delicious. We started with the crispy egg rolls, which were perfectly deep fried and full of flavor. For the main course, I highly recommend the kung pao chicken it was flavorful and perfectly balanced with a kick of spice. The service was excellent, with the staff being attentive and friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed.the restaurant had a warm and inviting atmosphere, that made it a pleasant place to relax and enjoy our meal. Overall, a fantastic dining experience, and I will definitely be back!

    Kung Pao Chicken and Fried Dumplings
    Terence C.

    This restaurant sounds like a Chinese Takeout but it's not. It's a family ownedl Chinese restaurant. My friends and I decided to have lunch here and all the food was top notch. My favorite dish of all time is the Eggplant and they nailed the Szechuan Eggplant and Tofu dish! Server was patient and friendly and I had a great experience overall.

    Li F.

    I ordered Hot n crispy chicken and Kung pao shrimp for dinner last week. It was so yum. Definitely gonna come back ! I would love to try the salt n pepper fish next time . It looks yum too. Five star!!

    Chicken chow mein and veggie roll

    Authentic and awesome service. Best chicken chow mein and veggie rolls ever. East Pasadena staple !

    Mongolian beef lunch special.

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    One of my favorite places close to home. Yummy food and lots of menu options, good service and decent price.

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    Great service, clean place, friendly staff and delicious food will definitely return!!

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