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    Wukong Express

    4.4 (16 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Cindy C.

    It's about 12:30 pm on a Friday, I had some work done on my car at the auto body shop for almost 3 hrs. We were really hungry and asked one of the technicians if there was anything to eat around the area. He suggested trying the San Mateo Food Mall across the street. He asked if we liked Chinese food like Panda Express. Of course, we did. He suggested trying Wu Kong Express bc they are having a grand opening special from 11/21/24- 12/05/24: Buy one combo get one combo free. Who doesn't like free food? So my friend and I placed an order over the phone. Since my car was completed, we took the food to a Japanese Tea Garden and had a relaxing and delicious picnic. The food was delicious, tastier, and cheaper than Panda Express, even the portion was more. We definitely got our money's worth! Especially with the buy one get one free deal. What a deal! Make sure to get yourself some! You can order via Ubereats, Phone, or the kiosk inside the San Mateo Food Mall.

    Farrah C.

    I'm all about a good deal so I gotta share this buy one combo and get one free during the grand opening 11/21-12/05 at Wukong Express in San Mateo. It's such a good deal. This spot is an alternative to Panda Express Chinese cuisine but offers better value for money. They have a variety of items like orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, eggplant tofu, kung pao chicken, sweet fire chicken breast and more! Pair it with some fried rice or chow mein. So easy to order for take out

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    Lavanya P.

    New place alternate to panda express. Combos tried 1) Combo 1: Orange Chicken + Kung Pao Chicken+ Eggplant Tofu + Staple food of your choice 2) Combo 2: SweetFire Chicken Breast+ Honey Walnut Shrimp +Staple food of your choice 1) White Steamed Rice 2) Fried Rice (recommended ) 3) Chow Mein 4) Mixed Vegetables Tastes really good as everything was made fresh

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    Neo M.

    Great taste with big quantity at such a low price! Would definitely keep ordering from here! :)

    Edmund L.

    I'm so happy I found this new food hall in San Mateo. Wukong Express is a Chinese fast food restaurant that is made fresh to order, affordable and delicious. This is an alternative to Panda Express, but it's cheaper with no msg. Also, it comes with big portions. Each box is only $9. You can't get this deal anywhere nowadays especially in this economy. I really enjoyed the walnut shrimp and eggplant with the chow mein.

    The egg fried rice was perfectly cooked. It was a simple yet satisfying dish that we thoroughly enjoyed. Highly recommended!
    Metaverse A.

    The egg fried rice was perfectly cooked, with fluffy grains and a delightful balance of flavors. The seasoning was just right--not too heavy, allowing the natural flavors to shine. Highly recommended!

    Today I ordered Fried Rice 、Eggplant Tofu and Broccoli beef. All of them are delicious Good choice for lunch and dinner in San Mateo.

    Paula B.

    The food was very good and the portion size they provide is generous! It is also very affordable

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    4.5(361 reviews)
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