Typical Chinese dishes from a snug kitchen focused on take-out & delivery orders. Based on 275 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1519 N Lake Ave #91, Pasadena, CA 91104
Phone: (626) 797-4417
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
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Reviews
Gerald Luevano
This place is an authentic Chinese take away. Reminds of good take away in NY or here in LA back in the days. Only negative for me was they did not have chow fun. Only chow mein but still. This place is bomb. I got the pan fried house chow mein and orange chicken. I can’t take photo of chow mein since it still in the large container wouldn’t do it any justice but here go’s the and Sam if you see this. Eat a …. I found it first.
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Mitch Weddle
China Express is a great spot for tasty and inexpensive American style Chinese Food. The menu is big and the amount of dine in seating is small. This takeout focused little place has been serving up generous portions here in Pasadena for over thirty years.
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Gregg Oelker
China Express has been here for 35 years. That should say a lot. I know they had a tough time during covid, and it’s great to see them back in business. The food is basic but very tasty. And the portion sizes are huge. Prices are very reasonable. Call in an order and it’s ready in minutes. And we found no language problem. We ordered a lot of food and it was exactly as ordered. Thank you China Express!
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Teanna Ross
China Express is a staple in Pasadena and my favorite go-to Chinese Food Restaurant. Everything is good basically. I love all their Fried Rice Combinations, Beef Broccoli, Chow Mein, and Fried Shrimp
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Ham Burger
The food is ok but this is a very unfriendly place.
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john bergendahl
I ordered the Mongolian Beef and the shimp Lao mein. Excellent quality on both items and nice and steaming hot even after I got back hone to eat it. I liked the part where I didn’t see my food being cooked till I placed my order. You literally see the vrill right in front of you. The restaurant was clean, and both ppl I dealt with were very nice and patient. I will be visiting this takeout spot again.
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David Musick
My wife and I recently moved to Cali just down the street from China Express and it was one of our first stops to try.
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Ivette L
The food wasn’t that great, I couldn’t really finish it. The thai teat doesn’t taste like thai tea, they have their own recipe. There was no customer service. We got two lunch special and two thai teas for $20. Personally, i will not be returning to this place.
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Jim Robby
Have been going for years, always very good service & quality dishes. We love it.
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Drummer Rocky
I’m sure their food is good, but I was disappointed to find out they do not offer any combos(which is what I was in search of) or bowls. Everything is cooked to order, and they are entrees only. I’m sure they would be busier if they rethought their business model.
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