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    Orange Chicken Express

    3.7 (106 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Kristy R.

    Coming in I was greeted by staff, very friendly, service was quick and friendly. The restaurant is nice and clean and very well lit.. it's your typical fast food Chinese restaurant.. food was good. It was great leftover too!

    Ray J.

    Friendly service, lots options! I got the 3 items plate for $12.99. The lady was very generous with the food and packed me a big heavy plate enough for 2 people. The orange chicken had good flavor and crunchy, eggplant with tofu and mixed veggies, paired well with the fried rice. The food had good flavor, not oily, would order again or even try their family meal for the next family dinner time.

    This is supposed to be chow mein string bean with beef- Kung Pao Chicken. Where's the meat I challenge anyone.
    Noah N.

    1 Star - Disappointing and Deceptive I really wanted to like Orange Chicken, especially with how amazing everything smelled when I walked in. But unfortunately, that's about where the positives end. The restaurant itself is oddly lifeless--there's no color, no atmosphere, and even the food photos on the menu look washed out and unappetizing. That should've been my first clue. When I ordered, the portions looked generous at first, but it quickly became clear it was all an illusion. I tried several dishes--string bean chicken, king pao chicken, and beef and broccoli--and they were all the same: 99% vegetables, barely any meat. They even cut up little vegetables to look like it might be protein when there's barely any. I'm not exaggerating--it was like they were hiding scraps of protein among mountains of soggy green beans and limp broccoli. To make matters worse, the food itself was drying out under heat lamps, giving everything that overcooked, stale texture. It felt like I was being served leftovers from an already disappointing buffet. I'm giving this place 1 star in my mind, and honestly, I don't think places like this should be allowed to continue operating. It feels like a scam: enticing smells, full trays, but nothing of real substance on the plate. Skip it. You--and your wallet--deserve better

    fried rice, chow mein, orange chicken, beef broccoli
    Martha G.

    every time i come in here- it's always a warm welcome and a smile on their face! the portions are well worth the money, the made-to-order items are FIRE. Please try the salt and pepper shrimp (not pictured here) and their coconut shrimp (in picture)! i came in right as they opened since i woke up craving Orange Chicken Express and i was not disappointed! *a tip: order some sesame balls for a nice sweet bite finale

    Chow Mein, Fried Rice, Black Pepper Beef, and Orange Chicken. Could literally feed a family.
    Daniela A.

    I came to Orange Chicken this evening, for a casual, cheap dinner. My family and I have all been to Orange Chicken Express, and I really enjoy the place. I got Combo B, with half and half fried rice and chow mein, and two sides. (Which, I chose black pepper beef, and, of course, orange chicken.) I also got a side of two veggie eggrolls, all for $15. In my opinion, the food is good, and that perfect American Chinese food one craves. It's was quite empty in there, so it was just my mom and I. It's a nice little place, and you can sit down, but I chose not to. The interior is clearly vintage, but not in a bad way. I actually quite enjoy the baby blue tiled walls, and the large mirror covering one of them. The service is always quick and friendly. Not to mention, they absolutely load up the plate. If you want a lot of bang for your buck, I definitely recommend Orange Chicken.

    Orange chicken and Beef with green beans
    David M.

    I've see this place every time I go to Super 8 and kept telling myself that I should try the food because I am a fan of orange chicken and I try to support small businesses. So, I finally went in and got a 3-item combo. Like some viral videos on social media, Orange Chicken really packs in a lot of food into the containers (and you don't need to record them like at Chipotle). Of course, I got the orange chicken which was good. Different than Panda but good and less batter. Also got the beef with green beans and the eggplant and tofu with just the chow mien. They're what you expect from a place like Orange Chicken and I'd say a 2-item combo is enough food for two people. I'd focus on the proteins next time as another customer ordered and had to wait for teriyaki chicken which looked good so next time may just be a 2-item combo with chow mien plus orange chicken and teriyaki chicken. Check out my pics of all the food available on my visit (minus the aforementioned teriyaki chicken).

    Christopher D.

    Still a great spot! Used to come here all the time when I was younger. Just moved back to LA and started my business so I thought I'd drop off my business card and grab a plate. I love the noodles and the orange chicken is solid. The one comment I'd make (and this is just personal preference) is I'd love if there was more cabbage in the chow mein. That's just me though! Overall, good food and great portions. Will definitely be coming by more often now that I live here again

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    Jon C.

    this place has always been on my radar but never really had the incentive to try it. but low and behold decided to stop in one day after work and frankly i'm kind of sad i didn't stop by earlier. place is ran by a friendly group of people who really know how to serve you. if you're hungry, they will hook you up. ain't no skimping here. the biggest shocker for me was the fried rice. it tasted very similar to restaurant quality and i would have never guessed it came out of a takeout joint in a strip mall. all in all, solid food. large quantities and great taste, and this is coming from an abc who grew up in the 626.

    maggots found in broccoli and beef
    Samantha P.

    I've been coming here for years, but unfortunately I won't be anymore. I found maggots in my food, which was so shocking and upsetting. I've never had an issue with the food or service until now. After noticing the maggots in my beef and broccoli, I went back the same day to show them the plate. They offered to give me another plate of food, but I kindly declined and asked for a refund instead. The employee who always greeted me so nicely when I walked in gave me a really nasty attitude when I asked for a refund. Not once was I rude or disrespectful when explaining the situation, but one of the employees got angry and yelled at me for something that wasn't even my fault (even threw the money on the counter). Anyway, I'm extremely disappointed, and even more so with the way the interaction was handled.

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    Thank you brother, my pleasure !

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    1 year ago

    It's average. average taste, average portion, average everything. But it's quick to order and receive. They portion control it very well.

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    My food was very tasty, Hot, and flavourful!!! The ladies were very Friendly and helpful! The ambiance was quiet!

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    Hi Robin Sorry about that I will tell the female server !

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    Food was ok at best and I was happy that they were open on Christmas Day but I've definitely have had better

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    Hi Josh thank you for your review Yes we do catering on Sunday!

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    My go to Chinese food place since moving to San Gabriel. Never disappoints and the people there are friendly

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