Hong Kong Express is within walking distance from my new condo. That excited me, I thought it would be an easy stroll when I craved Chinese food. However, my first visit was just okay. Nothing impressed me. I was really disappointed that they do not offer my favorite dish, General Tso. Since they had no General, I went with Orange Chicken. Several reviews on Yelp said it was really good, so I gave it a go. The flavor was good and the chunks of white chicken were large pieces. What disappointed me was, the excessive amount of breading around the chicken. It was way too much for my personal tastebuds. The combination plate came with an Egg Roll and a scoop of Fried Rice. Both of those sides were acceptable. Especially the, Fried Rice. It was soft and moist, some fried rice is overly dry, but not here. I had no need to add soy sauce to the rice, as stated, it was soft and moist already. The Egg Roll was average, but had good flavor. I also had an order of Crab Rangoon(s). It came with 4 pieces. They were large and fried to a light golden color. The pocket was filled with a fair amount of filling. It was creamy, but the crab flavor did not come through, so I wouldn't order them again. The older man working the counter was doing the best he could, as the order counter was fairly busy and he had phone orders and Grub-Hub orders coming in as well. Once a younger man arrived, he got things running smoothly. From the front counter you can see directly into the kitchen and watch the ladies preparing all the food. I'm not writing HKE off, I will give them another try. Reviews also, sing the praises on their St. Paul Sandwich and I'm determined to find the best one in STL. You do know that the St. Paul Sandwich originated here in St. Louis. Look up the history, it's an amazing little bit of history. read more

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Food was amazing! Plain fried rice with gravy, fried chicken wings and a shrimp st.paul! read more

Don't sleep on Hong Kong Express! This place is a hidden gem! Some of the best meals I've ever had have come from hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop spots, and Hong Kong Express is no exception. It might not look flashy from the outside, but what it lacks in frills, it more than makes up for in flavor, value, and heart. I've been here several times specifically for their St. Paul sandwich, and it never disappoints. It's an egg foo young patty perfectly crispy on the edges and soft in the middle, packed with flavor and layered just right between slices of white bread with mayo, and fresh lettuce, tomato, and pickles. It's a weird combo on paper, but trust me, it hits all the right notes. A little savory, a little crunchy, and totally satisfying. Service was quick, prices are super reasonable, and the food came out hot and fresh. You can tell they put care into what they serve, and it has that comforting, homemade taste you don't get from big chains. If you're in the mood to try something uniquely St. Louis and support a hardworking local business while you're at it, Hong Kong Express is a must. I'll definitely be back to try more off the menu! It's cheap, filling, and weirdly good. That combo of crispy egg patty, cool veggies, and soft bread sounds strange, but it works--like a Chinese diner's version of a burger. It's mostly found at Chinese takeout spots in and around St. Louis, and is considered a local gem. read more

I'm uping them from 3 to 4 stars. Hong Kong Express is 1 block from home, so I do go often. After trying many things, I will say it's good enough for a return visit every week. Happy family is delish! Kung Pao is pretty good (nothing like real Kung Poa, but tasty enough. Hunan dishes are pretty good as well. Fried rice and St. Paul sandwiches are really great. They are very nice and super hard working. Only take out here. If you want 5 star, Corner 17 in the loop is the best in the city. read more

Currently top 3 rice in the city.... I haven't gotten anything from there that I didn't love. Always taste fresh ( as fresh as fried rice can taste lol ) but I would highly recommend. read more

Quality for the price. Food tastes way better than the inside of the place looks. Beef with broccoli and Crab Rangoon were good, but they were out of fried wonton. If you order, just call. Don't use the website (3rd party). read more

Phone etiquette is not their strong suit. They need serious training in that area. Not sure why they always seem to be in a rush. Where are they going? The food is usually good. read more

The food here hits the spot when you are craving quick takeout Chinese food! You can place an order for takeout over the phone and pick it up. I recommend calling in and picking up over ordering in person at the counter as that usually takes longer especially when they are busy. The employees are always nice when you come. The fried rice has good flavor and love that you get a good amount of food when ordering the combination plates! I always have leftovers! I usually get the Sesame Chicken combo plate and the chicken pieces are big and usually crispy. My husband likes the Boneless Hot Braised Chicken. You have to get their Egg Drop Soup here, though! It's not flavorless and way too fake orange like some places. You can tell it's homemade from scratch with egg in it. The flavor is just amazing and probably the best Egg Drop Soup I've ever had! read more

Everything was very good. Finally found a good spot. Fried rice was flavorful. Beef and broccoli was good. Fried crab sticks. Everything was good. read more

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Interesting location, delicious takeout. Beef fried rice & lo mein were great. Will definitely try more things again

best Chinese food in the state of Missouri! Food excellent, service excellent, overall excellent!

This is the definition for Chinese takeout. Always has a line of people ordering or calling in.

Decent would order again; order was delivered; very close to my address, which is a plusShrimp Fried Rice/Egg roll

Good food just check your order is right before you leave. I like to order online and then pick up

I've been coming to this place all my life and they have consistently remained one of the best places for Chinese take out. The food is excellent and flavorful. The decor is outdated and you can no longer access the dining area because of Covid. The orders are ready quickly and the staff has been consistently the same since as long as I can remember. If you're in the area stop by and try out this local gem. read more

The food is the best in the Lou, but the customer service needs some improvements. Their attitudes are not pleasant. Also the pandemic is over. The lobby needs to be reopened. read more

Called in an order 45 mins ago come in they ask me what I order write it down and goes into the back to cook what is the point of taken a call in order if I have to re order when I walk in doesn't make sense last time coming read more

They don't answer the phone every time I call but when I show up last minute I still get my yummy food fast! My favorite is their fried rice & st Paul sandwiches. They are beyond yummy. This is my go to for Chinese read more

OMG... some of the BEST FRIED RICE in STL!!! I've been a faithful customer for over 10 years. The Special Fried Rice is my favorite... it's not greasy and it's packed with flavor! It's worth me driving from N. County to S. City... try it it's REALLY GOOD! read more

Good food, mediocre service. Sometimes they have your call in order, other times they don't. It's obviously annoying to arrive and have to re-order you anticipated would've been prepared upon arrival. read more

PLAN AHEAD for some slow cooking times, but the food has been perfect every time. They are kind, though overworked. I wish them the best!

Piping hot. Nice serving size... I got the half order and it was plenty for me, with leftovers. Ready really quick. Affordable. I'm happy with it! read more

I like it! It's very plain, inside, but I was dying for carry-out Chinese, and it's right across Grand from me. I hadn't been in nearly 20 years, but it was still very good. I thought the service was much improved, friendly and welcoming. And the food was very typical, very predictable, and (to me) very good. If you want very standard "Chinese carry-out," I think you'll be satisfied. Don't dress up. read more

The food is always great! They take a while but it's very worth the wait. The Szechuan chicken is amazing! Everyone says it's the best Chinese food read more

THE BEST in STL...Missouri..the WORLD! I sear by this place. It may not be pretty on the outside but it is GOOOOOODDDDD!!! St Pauls are phenomenal, Egg Fu Young excellent, the rice is the best ever, Lo mein noodles are a taste you will NEVER forget! Crab Rangoon are so good Affordable, amazing food, great service! read more

I'm on a quest to find the best Chinese take out in this city, and well...this ain't it. It had a few people in the place for a Tuesday afternoon at 2:30pm. One cook, one cashier taking orders. To kill time while everyone else ordered in front of me, I went to the bathroom to wash my hands. Pretty sure my hands were cleaner before entering that bathroom. When I walked back down the hall... There was a sign on the wall that said "please do not write on the wall". My first thought was "seriously?" Eh, why would people write on the walls at Chinese place? Oh well. Food: half order of chicken fried rice and 4 crab ragoons. Total $5.49. Paid. Left, and drove the 2 minutes back to my place. First bite of ragoon -- tasted like under cooked dough. The imitation crab meat didn't taste right to me either. Chicken fried rice -- chicken was good, rice was dry. Dry rice is always no bueno. For what I paid and with how hungry I was, I ate it without reservation. The fact of this place is that if you want cheap, fast, and something fill you up, then Hong Kong Express is a good pick. Quality wise, it lacks that. I will probably go back here in such needs if I need to be cheap or to grab a quick bite. I certainly won't be a regular here though. read more

Ordered the Cashew Chicken and Orange Chicken. Cashew Chicken reminded me of similar dishes I actually ate in China, so that's a good thing. Orange Chicken is American, so nothing to compare it to besides Panda Express. It was tasty as well, though the sauce was a little strong in the ketchup dept. Overall, it was tasty, easy, fast, and met all of my expectations for take-out Chinese. I was disappointed that they have no hit and sour soup and they were out of potstickers. Will order more in the future. read more

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have known about this place for quite some time, always see it busy so decided to give it a try to draw my own conclusions which I like to do so much. The place is conveniently located at the end of my block, they have off street parking behind the building. it's a little hole in the wall place so don't be expecting a nice ambiance to go with the meal, it just isn't there. The food was pretty good, but lacking a little bit of something that would give it that umph needed to make it a satisfying meal. I had to wait a little bit to get my food which was due in part to it being crowded in the place which was an extra put off to me. will I return to Hong Kong express? probably not simply because that satisfying feeling I look for when eating out just wasn't there in the least bit., it was good for a first time excursion, but no probably wont go back. read more

Really kind people. Good food. Made quickly. Great prices. Thank you, Hong Kong Express!

Decent food. Decent price. What more do you want from a carryout? Despite the Chinese lanterns and wall art, the atmosphere isn't conducive to dining in. Mostly the 40+ chairs are occupied by those waiting for their carryout orders. Cash only The food is dependably good, so the line gets long, and you may have to wait. Some food items can be a little salty, but we've never detected MSG. The convenient location with plenty parking behind the building makes this our go-to for Chinese carryout. read more

First time having a St. Paul and it was DELICIOUS! Do not try to pick at it, it won't taste like anything but a mouthful of grease. But take a bite of the entire sandwich and it's so yummy! I got the shrimp one and will be back for another one on my next visit to the Lou! read more

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Really reasonable prices and super tasty food!! I wish this place had better reviews... The pork fried rice has such a good flavor ! It's seasoned so nicely and it's not dry at all! The St. Paul sandwich is really good as well. Iv tried the pork one and its amazing. The only bad this is the two times Iv ordered from here they have been out of pot stickers......how is that possible I ask!!!! Very disappointing but I intend to come back so hopefully they will make more that day. read more

Been here a couple times and both times it's been great. You can't beat the price and you definitely get your money's worth. Just moved closer to this location so I will definitely be going back. read more

They only take CASH...NO debit cards. Bummer! Needless to sau, had to turn right around and leave. Next time I will have cash

Hoping to find fast, decent Chinese carry out close to home so I gave this a try. Unfortunately this place was not worth the stop. Very shady people in and out demanding to talk to the owners son while I was waiting for my order....this was at 4:00 in the afternoon. Very average food, greasy egg rolls, no hot sour soup. Dinners served in styrofoam containers...will not bother to try again. read more

This is my personal favorite Chinese place in St. Louis. Fried rice with extra egg, potstickers and crab Rangoon are always hot and fresh. The St. Paul sandwich is good as well and a unique St. Louis tradition in way of westernized Chinese food. Seems to be family run and they sell Vess soda! ;) read more

I love to the Chinese food from this place whenever I'm in the area. I've had beef and broccoli, shrimp fried rice, egg rolls, and crab Rangoon. Everything is really good except the crab Rangoon which is lacking in the filling a little. The building is a bit old and needs work but the food is good. read more

Ordered carry out and had to wait 10 more minutes than expected. Then we got home to find that they gave us white rice instead of lo mein and shorted us an egg roll. Never coming back to this dump. read more

This place is very close to my house which makes getting there to pick up the food easy. I can't say that I'm a connoisseur of any cuisine, but I think that the food is excellent. The thing is that we have eaten here for years, and the price has really gone up in the last 2 years. A quite large meal for 2 used to be $24-$25. I thought that was fair. Now, that exact same meal is $32. I don't think I am being critical as much as I am giving folks a heads up. read more

It's the best carry out Chinese food place in the city. I wouldnt ever dine in. Your impression of this place will be remain good if you just get your food and go enjoy it somewhere else. I never carry cash so it's a little inconvenient to have to get cash before coming here. It's worth it though. read more