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Orient Express

3.2 (83 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese, Fast Food
Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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3 item plate with 1/2 noodle 1/2 rice, spicy pork, and honey pork
Andrew W.

Yeah I don't quite understand the hate, Orient Express is a perfectly serviceable, albeit below-average, Chinese fast-food restaurant. It's one of the few Panda Express-style in the area, where you don't have to call in your order, you can instantly get in line and get your food from the hot pans. Honestly, the price is why I give this place an acceptable store. For $9.99 for a 3 item (technically 2 items + side) plate, that's a lot cheaper than a lot of other places in the area. I paid $11 after tax. Do note that this place is cash only, but I'm willing to pull out the cash to get a lower price (esp compared to $15 for a similar size plate at Mr. Chau's). The sides were actually restaurant quality! The chow mein had nice and al dente noodles with some wok hei, and the fried rice was tasty and had chunks of chicken in it. It tasted about as good as something you could get a la carte at a chinese takeout restuarant. The entrees on the other hand were slightly below average. The honey pork was decent, they bread and fry their pork pieces like many other Chinese takeout restaurants (shoutout to Evergreen Panda), but the sauce was just whatever. It reminded me a bit of this Shanghainese dish my mom makes "sugar vinegar spareribs", but a worse version. I think overall, the meat and entree options are better at places like Mr. Chau's or Panda Express. As for the ambiance of the venue, I can see why other people call this place "dirty". In my opinion, it was alright, just a bit messy, but I did find it annoying when one of the workers decided to start mopping while I was eating. Looking back, Orient Express is a serviceable Chinese fast-food spot, especially if you're on a budget or if you're in a rush. The price is quite agreeable, but the quality is hit-or-miss. I'd still take this over Mr. Chau's cause I was actually able to finish my food.

Tony H.

It was inevitable, price has increased. 2 item combo is 10.99 and 3 items is 11.99 I come from time to time and even though the price has gone up, this is still the spot for my American Chinese food fix in this area.

Anthony C.

Something about old and dingy hole in the wall restaurants that I really enjoy. Place is a budget friendly Chinese take out restaurant that doesn't skimp on the portion. Sure it isn't amazing food but the food is good and the people that work here are very sweet and have been there forever. I will continue to support this Ma and Pap joint as long as they're business.

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This place is a perfect for those who likes Chinese express, it's one of my go-to place

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Sue S.

IMHO We were searching for another Chinese take-out place that offers party trays, after our favorite closed. We've lived on the eastside for over 40 years but had never been to Orient Express, which has been here for 30 plus years. It was a tad dark when we first walked in, and the lady behind the counter seemed slightly startled when she saw us. We asked her a few questions about party trays and if there was a paper menu to hand out. No paper menus, unfortunately. She showed us the two sized trays available but didn't tell us any prices. We decided to order a lunch box of two items and choice of chow Mein, or fried rice for $9.99 plus tax. Our food choices were the chow mein, garlic chicken w/ veggies, and Peking spareribs. They give generous portions, and I weighed the box when I got home. It weighed a whopping 2 lb. 5 oz.!!! I only wish they had a larger menu choice for their party trays. They don't offer my favorites of salt & pepper chicken, or salt & pepper pork, crispy fish, etc. Will we return? Sure. The price is right for quantity portion. (Cash only.)

The lady that serves the food at this place is the nicest person you would ever meet. I been going here for many years and food never disappoints. The one little inconvenience is that you have to pay with cash, but it's seriously not a big deal and the person serve a lot of food for a great price.

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Very good sized portions for the price. Hole in the wall nice service can't wait to try the other food

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Juliet M.

Ok fusion Chinese food, the great thing is they pack the to go box and really fill it up. I love supporting these kind of places but my benchmark is always panda express, reason for review rating is the panda versions are better than what I got here. Orange chicken, had a lot of breading, the chicken was a weird color though everything was cooked properly and tasted fine. Fried rice had very little vegetables and egg, I would just consider this a soy sauce rice and it would be fine, the good thing about it was it as not too oily. Would repeat, maybe it was an off day, do like the huge portions they give out here!

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