My bf has been raving about this place for many years, so I finally stopped in with him. It is such a hidden gem!! It feels like these unique older spots are disappearing left and right, and I just pray that doesn't happen here. It's essentially a maze of old train cars. I def didn't see the whole thing, but I did get to see FDR's old train car, and just the fact that it is a. in Seattle and b. part of this Chinese restaurant is like...what?! Maybe I'm weird, but I love a little random history. It was quiet on an early Saturday afternoon. In the bar there was playoff football on tv and reggae playing. Awesome service from bartender Mo. She recommended the Singapore noodles, which was a dish neither of us had tried before anywhere, but WOW - we have a new fave! The hot & sour soup also really hit the spot on a cold & rainy day. We'll probably be back this weekend. read more

We did take away. Ordered, pot stickers, sesame chicken, Hong Kong noodles with chicken. The only thing that was edible-nothing. Not even the steamed white rice. It was really, really bad. We packed it all up and tossed it in the trash. It was truly awful. read more

We went to orient express on a nice Friday. Jacqueline was the bartender in the back she was incredible !!! What a vibe!! honestly, the best. They had a live DJ, but Jackie was still like the star of the evening. Pouring drinks making EVERYONE laugh and truly hustling. What a cool spot, in a fun location and historic train. and a great bartender !! read more

Orient Express - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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So I don't know about the other foods, but the Beef Fried Rice is very very good. Anyway, that's my two cents.

I was genuinely not expecting much from my visit to Orient Express, but I was delighted by what I found. My partner and I enjoyed some really flavorful General Tso's chicken, as well as green bean and beef stir fry, and some plump and juicy pork dumplings. Everything was delicious! The restaurant is in an industrial, slightly sketchy part of town. However, the real benefit is there is TONS of parking in the giant parking lot. It's not well-lighted, and there are a lot of potholes, so do be careful walking to the entrance at night. The entire restuarant is comprised of decommissioned train cars, including one that was part of Roosevelt's famous whistlestop train tour! Everything is a little rough around the edges, but that is part of the appeal. The seats were comfortable, the dining cars are extremely spacious, and there's just something so undeniably enjoyable about having dinner on a train. I highly suggest checking Orient Express out, even if it's just for a photo opp. The bright yellow train cars are hard to miss! read more

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Really great dive place. Used to be Andy's Diner and is reportedly (definitely!!!) haunted. The lamps rattle at strange times and there is some strange cold air drafts...even in the middle of summer. Oh well, spirits need a place to hang out. I'm OK with that. Food is really good and service is quick and friendly. Prices are reasonable and the old railcar setup is very unique. Please come here for a true Seattle institution! read more

Loved it all. Great staff, wonderful atmosphere even better food. Danielle was the best bartender read more

Orient Express - Jason, egg flower soup - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here because, I mean how many decades can you drive by a place and not stop in. Service was great. Food was ok. Ambiance.... Dated, dated, and did I say dated. read more

It's always a good time at Orient Express! A true hidden gem tucked in the middle of Sodo. It may be quite the adventure to make your way down here but it sure is worth it. If you order $25 per person worth of drinks and/or food, you can enjoy unlimited karaoke in a private room. The longest i stayed was about 6 hours. Although the machines can be a little finicky to use, with the right company at Orient Express you sure will have a blast. I strongly recommend their house fried rice and salt n pepper fried squid. read more

Okay, this is a bit of an unfair review but I'm gonna post it anyway. I walked in and the food safety rating said.Okay, not a good sign to start. The hostess said to me, why did you come in? My answer was pretty straightforward. I came in to have dinner, but after a response like that, i'm gonna bail, so didn't eat there and didn't get served ambiance about what you expect from a place that says, okay on health. read more

I was nearly deterred by the reviews on Yelp and Google, but coming to Orient Express was a great experience. My frisbee team stopped by late on a Sunday night after a game, and the host welcomed us and put us in the karaoke room! It smelled a bit like smoke, but that smell slowly disappeared as the food came out. My table ordered the Salt and Pepper Tofu, Seafood Noodles, HK Fried Rice, Egg Drop Soup, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and Eggplant. The food was honestly great. They nailed the HK Fried Rice and the Salt and Pepper Tofu. The portions were generally pretty big (except for the Shrimp) and none of us left hungry. Our waitress was also really nice and brought out so many bowls and plates once she saw we were doing a family-style meal. The vibes seem a little off from the outside since it's in a quiet area and the old train car gives spooky vibes, but it's great once you step inside. There's also plenty of parking! I really recommend stopping by and trying out this place. read more

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Vibes for all people. Like hole in the wall vibe? Check. Have a special interest in trains? GOOD! Nostalgia craving for vintage videos of the mariners scoring? You're covered here. Want to feel like you're plotting a heist in dark lighting? Yep. Karaoke fan? Covered. Like Chinese food that is reminiscent of Safeway hot deli? You're in luck. This spot is awesome. Great service too. read more

Great portions. Fast service. In the middle of nowhere. But good food. The Thai peanut sauce had a kick. Not used to the curry in it. But it got better as you go. The rolls themselves had too much shredded lettuce and mung beans sprout. Still worth a try. BBQ Pork Fried Rice is always a favorite. General Tso's Chicken is tasty, but a little stringy. Smaller pieces would help. They are ginormous pieces. But still tasty. Same for BBQ pork. Restaurant style... Cabooses? Anyhow, a bit excessive, but a unique dive. read more

Orient Express - Tasty and affordable. - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're looking for mediocre, late, cold, incompetently delivered, Chinese/American, this is your spot!

The old Andy's Diner was a familiar place, but now it has been Orient Express for such a long time I am beginning to forget what I used to eat there. Now I look forward to consistent Chinese food, delicious won ton soup, great orange chicken, honey walnut prawns and stir fried rice noodle with beef. Love that it also has a full bar and you can choose to sit in one of the cars far enough away from the bar to avoid the noise. Separate rooms are also available if you are looking for a little more privacy. Service has been good and the food comes out pretty fast. read more

Orient Express - Our go to dishes: stir fried rice noodle with beef, honey walnut prawns and orange chicken. - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Me and my friends went to the orient express on a Sunday night. It was pretty empty. We went for kareoke. The actual room was ok. The hallway and restaurant was a little confusing. It was hard to get to the bathroom. The food was pretty good! It was pretty standard. No complaints from me. I thought it was nice how you could use the room cover towards food. It was still ~$30 a person, which isn't too terrible. The service was really great. They got our food to us really fast & came in to take places every once in a while. Overall, I would probably go back here. I've never been to kareoke before so I don't have much to compare it to read more

Orient Express - 3. Sesame Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fun venue in a super sketch area Food is expensive, almost each dish is $20.99 Drinks are $14+ Food is ok, I can't even say good: mix of Chinese & Thai dishes available. (Thai pineapple fried rice is SPICY). Service here is questionable, but I guess the two people here try their best. Karaoke is fun- the lyrics are sometimes super off and some of the music videos are questionable read more

Was pleasantly surprised by this place in terms of flavor. I have been searching Seattle proper for a spot like this, and this is the only one that comes close to tasting a bit like what I'm used to coming from the San Francisco Bay Area. Thought the decor of the place was kitschy and loved how they provided historical pics and backstory to how this place came to be. I had to deduct a star due to the lack of cleanliness of the place, to the point that I was ready to potentially be sick afterward but figured it's the price you pay for hole-in-the-wall places like this one. Had no idea, they have an attached Karaoke Lounge but will definitely be back for that at some point. We had a pretty classic order (not sure of the exact names, feeling lazy to reference the menu), Soy Sauce Noodle w Beef, Egg Rolls, Ginger Beef Scallion, Wor Wonton Soup. The Noodles were basic, but they were what I expected, so it worked out. The Ginger Beef Scallion was really good, just a bit too liquidy. The Egg Rolls were a little basic but also what I expected as for taste; these were a little bit disappointing; I was hoping for more flavor because that can make or break a place for me. The Wor Wonton was surprisingly good, I'll definitely order that again. Recommend this place if you're looking for something quick that tastes averagely as a typical hole-in-wall should? It's not fancy or clean, and I hardly consider it cheap eats, but the taste is at least a bit better than in other spots in the city. Definitely not a date spot, good for groups, though! read more

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My partner took me here after my work event. It's one of her favorite places to eat and she wanted to share it. It does feel like a well kept secret. We sat on the side with the bar. It's pretty old but I really enjoyed the space. Felt kind of divey.I think we walked in on a themed karaoke night or party. Our bartender took our order immediately and had the food out before we could blink. The portions are huge and the service was amazing. If I lived in the area I'd probably go often. read more

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Orient Express is a unique Chinese restaurant and lounge, with private karaoke rooms. They are conveniently located a 5-10 minute walk from the SODO Link light rail station, and they have a parking lot. This is a review of their karaoke rooms. Overall, I was impressed. As long as every member of your party spends a minimum $25 on food, there is no room fee and you can stay in the room as long as you want. (With tax and 20% gratuity fee, it came out to just under $35/person total.) It's a fantastic value for the money IF you really love karaoke and will sing for 3+ hours. We were there for 6+ hours and sung until our voices died. I heard from some friends before that the food was "meh," but we all thought it was pretty decent family-style Chinese food. The karaoke menu is more limited than the main restaurant menu, but still had plenty of options. Some hits were the salt and pepper shrimp, garlic eggplant, and beef dishes. Most dishes on the karaoke menu are about $18-22, so when we all ordered at least $25/person we had so much food that no one left hungry. It's a very quirky place! The building is composed of several train cars with a restaurant/kitchen smack dab in the middle, and walking around the hallways feels a bit like a maze. The room was clean, the bathrooms were small but tidy, and the staff were very polite and helpful even though we had a huge rowdy party. (Note that I don't think this is ADA accessible: You have to walk up stairs to enter the building, and many of the hallways are too narrow with sharp turns for a wheelchair.) We were in the VIP room with 25 people. (The staff said we could fit up to 35, but 25 was definitely the largest I'd go before you run out of space/seating.) There was still lots of space to get up and dance. But I'd go with a slightly smaller group (maybe 10-15 people) in a smaller room, so we don't need to hit the minimum 20 guests for the big room, and so everyone can sing more songs. You can call ahead of time to make reservations, or walk in. The setup is good: dimmable lights, comfortable and flexible seating, two TV screens, strong mics, good sound quality. The karaoke system is a weird/quirky Chinese one but at least it has the capability to pull up YouTube videos (only 1 at a time with ads and no queue though) from the touch screen on the side, so you can sing any song you can find online. It was a little annoying that the on-screen keyboard would only pop up if we went back to the menu, and the typing sound was super loud and couldn't be adjusted, but we got over it. Overall, if you were just going for an hour or two or for the food, then it's not really worth it. But if you're hardcore into karaoke and want to sing in a private room until your lungs give out, the price is unbeatable! I would love to go back! read more

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Orient Express went out of their way to grant me the BEST 30th Birthday Dinner I could've imagined. Their karaoke rooms are outstanding... they have a way for you to get any song you want to sing (using their selection or YouTube). And their service was so thoughtful and attentive and lovely. They worked with me to create a full-vegan menu for the dinner, and I daresay it was one of the best meals of my life. The salt and pepper tofu, the eggplant, the veggie fried rice.....etc. Just a really special meal, evening, and memory. You're the best, Orient Express! Can't wait to come back for more :) read more

We have driven place many times over the years and decided to finally stopped in. Clearly their business is pick up and delivery along with Karaoke in the bar. But we were warmly welcomed and seated. The food was really tasty and we enjoyed our meal with plenty to take home for a meal the next day. I honestly felt it was a good dine in experience and I would recommend it for take out or delivery. I loved the ambiance of the dining room, which gave a train dining feel. I appreciated hearing laughter and warm encounters from the host as people came in. I appreciated the service, even though apparently they were not really set up for in dining room customers. LadyFlava of LadyFlavaNews read more

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I love coming here with my husband we have a great time eating delicious food. The 10. Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings are our absolute favorite along with the 1. Mongolian Beef . read more

Orient Express - 1. Mongolian Beef 1. Sichuan Green Bean 6. Orange Chicken 10. Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This 4/5 is mainly for the karaoke rooms. I looooove karaoke and Orient Express has the best song selection I've seen in Seattle. Great value too, as there is only a minimum spending on food and no hourly charge for the room. Sound system is not bad, beats some other fancy karaoke places that charge $35/hour. That said, I would definitely come back for the karaoke but I wouldn't come specifically for the food. It was at best slightly better than Panda Express. The papaya salad was too salty and fishy. The salt and pepper squid was a little bland and too chewy. The mapo tofu and eggplant dishes barely tasted anything. My favorite dish was probably the fried rice. The service was fast, but it definitely helps if you speak Cantonese. The cleanliness of the space was questionable, but none of us got sick afterwards - what doesn't kill you makes you stronger! The area is probably not the safest so I wouldn't leave any valuables in the car. Will probably come back to try their drinks in the karaoke rooms. read more

Orient Express - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

theyre open for food past 11, the sign on the window says 2AM. stop in for food and check it out anyway. the bar closes earlier though. such a cool /historic spot. a must see for anyone visiting seattle. very awesome to hangout and chill essentially on the outskirts of the city, everyone i bring here is always happy and enchanted to see this place. good memories. the food is good enough but essentially the ambiance and location is the best part. i hope this place never closes. the people working here are sweet. read more

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Reason to stop in for happy hour during the week is the bartender Amber. She's attentive, fun and knows the menu inside out if you need help deciding what to order from the vast menu options. read more

Everything was delicious . Very East Coast. Will definitely go back. Service was fast and eating in a train car was pretty fun. read more

great food! spicy curry the lady working at the front was so nice, great service! i got takeout but it is super pretty in there read more

Hands down best karaoke place I've ever been to. I love karaoke (so far yelped karaoke in SF, Austin, NYC, Singapore, and Seattle!) and am blown away by the space and value at Orient Express. $25/person for the whole night with as much worth of food included! We got the large room Roundhouse with ~20 people and sang a mix of Mandarin and English songs all night. The music videos were often spot on, the screens were the highest definition of any karaoke place I've been to, and the acoustics were solid. $25 for 6 hr of music is an insane deal already, but the food just is the cherry on top! The food itself is nothing to write home about, but the overall experience is phenomenal. QUALITY - 5/10 -- Okay food, met expectations. SERVICE - 8/10 -- Water refills, unobtrusive food layouts, very solid karaoke experience. AMBIENCE - 8/10 KARAOKE - 10/10 -- Amazing VALUE - 11/10 -- Amazing OVERALL - 11/10 -- Am extremely happy. read more

Orient Express - Roundhouse Room - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Their food is great but delivery service is the worst. I wish I could take back my tips. So bad I will not be ordering delivery from here again. Not one to leave bad reviews especially when I like the restaurant but these experiences have impacted me to the extent that I want to warn others. Not that I celebrate x-mas but what a day to be shitty towards others, towards disabled people. Today the driver refused to bring the delivery to my door, leaving it downstairs after arguing with me and trying to leave it at the building next door because it was easier for them to find. As a disabled person i order food when I cannot make it myself so this severely impacts me. Also he called me because he was lost. When I stated I left directions in the designated comment section, he casually replied that he never reads those so I had to sit there and verbally give him directions exactly as i had written them out. It is pure laziness and being a jerk for no reason. It would have taken just as long to read my directions and deliver to my door as it did to hassle me and leave it where he felt was convent to him as if I were servicing him. My time has value as well which is what I pay for... what delivery fees and tips are for. The time before the currier brought it to my door but was yelling all the way down the hall and then incoherently yelled at me. Again delivery fees and tips, wtf. Note, I receive plenty of deliveries and while not the easiest place to find, I have a script I use which 99% of people have no trouble navigating with. So I am unsure why this particular place has so many issues. read more

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i've been coming here for years with my parents, it's one of the places with a more authentic taste of chinese food likely due to it being mostly run by chinese immigrant staff. although unlike other asian restaurants i've been to before this one had a train theme that piques my curiosity time and time again. i heavily recommend the salt and pepper squid/chicken or the salty fish fried rice. karaoke here is also a blast. i've celebrated my birthday here before and it's very accommodating for big group. i can leisurely enjoy my potsticker while watching my friends belt out their favourite songs. you can even use youtube acoustic videos to play recent bangers which definitely impressed me as most karaoke places i've been only have machines with pre downloaded tracks. overall the food is pretty good & i would highly recommend if you're in the area read more

Food was excellent, good chilling spot with family and friends, plenty of parking on the side of the restaurant. read more

Orient Express - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cool unique atmosphere, the honey walnut prawns and orange beef and fried rice were all super delicious

Ordered through Uber Eats so I can't comment on the service or restaurant itself. My wife and I both ordered Pad Thai and the Crab Cheese Wontons. The Pad Thai was just bad. The noodles were all stuck together; both the pork and tofu were lacking in flavor and the tofu was tough; the flavor was lacking and there was no spice. I should have realized the dish would lack flavor over the lack of question regarding spiciness. Overall, the Pad Thai was nothing sort of traditional Pad Thai and I would recommend avoiding it all together. The crab cheese wantons were OK. They're served similar to empanadas in their presentation, which is fine but these specific wantons were too soggy. They tasted good, though, which is why I'd say they're OK. Overall, I'd struggle ordering from this restaurant again. read more

Decent food, greatest value for karaoke you'd ever find in Seattle. The playlist is updated with latest songs. You just have to spend $25 minimum on food! You'd have to find song or artist with the initials ("Let Me Love You"=LMLY). I find it's easiest to click Language then English then put in song initials. The vibe is quirky as well! read more

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Stopped in around 5pm Saturday August 10 th2024. We had the BBQ pork and it is phenomenal! The best I have ever had! We had drinks from the bar and they were on point and not watered down. We had Almond Chicken, Honey Walnut Prawns and OE Special Fried Rice. The food is very very good, the prices are very reasonable and the staff is super friendly. We loved the whole atmosphere. I highly recommend. I will drive up from Bonney Lake just to eat here again. It was that good. read more

I was in Seattle for work. I thought the old train car thing would be fun for a change. It was a Wednesday night, an open jam was happening (the band was fantastic!), the drinks were great, and the food we delicious. It's nothing fancy, but if you love the old school, real PNW vibe you will love it here. No smoking. KENO and scratch off cards. Craft beer. A great bartender. I will go back on future trips to Seattle. read more

Orient Express - My back is to the bar, the stage is at the far end. Note it's in an old train car! - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a fun place to do karaoke and for a good price. Food was ok, nothing amazing. The staff I will say was very rude both on the phone and in person so that's why I gave it 3 stars. If you can get past the cranky staff, it's a good time lol. read more

Disclaimer: This review is for the space only, I didn't venture to try the food due to the negative Yelp reviews. The space itself if worth a visit. It's a Chinese restaurant made from several old train cars, including one used by FDR on the campaign trail. They make lunch, dinner, and even have a bar/lounge area. Every last Saturday of the month, they host a dance party called the "train wreck." If you like obscure things, it's a great adventure and a beautiful space to photograph. read more

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One of the most unique hidden gems of Seattle. The staff are super friendly, food is amazing and drinks palpable and strong. From the moment you walk through the doors, you are transported back to the 1930s. It's a great time. read more