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Welcome to China Chef Express

China Chef Express, located in Long Beach, CA, offers a wide range of Chinese cuisine options, including vegetarian choices and delicious fried chicken. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, such as the orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, and Mongolian beef. The restaurant is known for its generous portions and friendly service, making it a popular choice for both lunch and dinner. While it is cash only, the quality of the food and the overall dining experience make it worth the visit. Don't miss out on trying the egg rolls and fried chicken, which are hailed as must-tries by regular customers.

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  • China Chef Express
    1222 Obispo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804, United States
    1222 Obispo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804, United States Hotline: +1 562-985-9918

China Chef Express is a hidden gem in the heart of Long Beach, offering a wide variety of Chinese cuisine with a focus on quality and flavor. Located at 1222 Obispo Ave, this restaurant is a go-to spot for many locals looking for a satisfying meal. The menu features classic dishes like broccoli beef, orange chicken, and fried rice, as well as more unique options like teriyaki chicken and black pepper chicken.

One of the standout features of China Chef Express is their generous portion sizes, which ensure you won't leave hungry. Customers rave about the crispy fried chicken, flavorful teriyaki chicken, and perfectly cooked broccoli beef. The egg rolls are also a favorite, with a satisfying crunch and tasty filling.

While the restaurant is cash-only, the prices are reasonable for the amount of food you receive. The staff is friendly and efficient, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all customers. Whether you're dining in or taking your meal to go, China Chef Express is a reliable choice for delicious Chinese food in Long Beach. So, next time you're craving Chinese cuisine, be sure to give China Chef Express a try and see why it's a local favorite.

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Rudy M.
Rudy M.

My girlfriend and I are torn on this place. She loves it most for the egg rolls that come with the food. She got the broccoli beef and house special chicken with jalapeños. Her beef was good. I had the orange chicken and the green bean chicken. The chicken was crispy enough unfortunately but it had a lot of flavor on the orange side. The green beans crunched, not the chicken. The rice and chow mein was fine, but I think next time I'm going to try something else to go with the broccoli beef. I just gotta figure out what that will be.

James A.
James A.

First time here: Large amount of food, good taste, a lot of places to sit. We came for lunch on a Friday, after stopping at the close-by Kaiser-Permanente Long Beach office. The menu is clearly shown, and whatever food is available, are the choices you have. They do seem to have a side order section where you can order things like Mongolian beef or shrimp fried rice. All the classics were there: my wife usually share a combo at other places, so did the same thing here: one egg roll, orange chicken, broccoli beef, on top of mix of fried rice and noodles, for $11.50 (free small drink). The nice lady scooped the food into carry-out container, put it into a plastic bag for transport. Then we paid (only cash accepted here), and found a place to sit. They don't ask if dine-in/carry out since everything gets packaged in the carryout plastic containers, and because there is no option for 3 items, no need for a separate container. They will basically fill up the clam shell container with enough food so it shuts, but no air between. We ate inside in one of the booths, and the food was good. Orange chicken sauce had decent white meat chicken with a very tangy, orange sauce...got pretty soggy. The broccoli beef was good too...very fresh broccoli pieces, chopped and cooked well, and the beef wasn't too mushy. The egg roll was crispy, but little flavor. And the small soda was greatly appreciated.

Loren V.
Loren V.

My mom chose to go here at 9:20pm today out of all places because their fried chicken. So as we went, we notice a homeless man getting in line and we gave him a few extra bucks to eat. Side note, they do give free samples so try the meat. I'm sure they throw out all the leftover food for the day and make fresh food the next day! I can say the egg roles aren't bad, tasty, crunchy, and I can say the food isn't overly heated, their rice and chow mein is actually good and the chicken is perfect and I can't complain, they gave me a free fortune cookie and I did opt for the egg role instead of the drink and the customer service is upbeat and I have left overs for tomorrow so that's a deal! Chinese food really isn't unhealthy because there's hardly any carbs or starch. Protein mostly and I got: 1. Half and half 2. Fried chicken 3. Beef broccoli 4. 2 egg roles And a fortune cookie which I haven't opened yet! But ummmmm yes This man getting food before us asked to eat inside as they were closing in 10 mins lol I thought that he was funny for asking that lol cuz who would want to really eat inside? lol but I looked and seen 2 ppl eating inside lol I mean the ambiance isn't fancy but hey some ppl want the character of the place.

Dion K.
Dion K.

One of the best in Long Beach. The food is amazing. Teriyaki chicken is incredible. Fried chicken is superb. There's always a line to get in. Portions are plentiful. It's cash only. The combo comes with an egg roll and a small drink. They're a little pricey and their drinks are kinda small but overall it's an awesome place to eat. Plenty of parking and great service.

Joshua H.
Joshua H.

I tried the combo with black pepper and orange chicken it was delicious top tier. oishii

Elaine C.
Elaine C.

My family and I have been going here for years, it has been our go to place for Chinese food in Long Beach. Here are a few things I'd like to note: -this place is CASH only -lines get pretty long around dinner time, so anytime before four is when you wanna go -Pay attention to the workers when your plate is being filled. When you have order multiple plates, they can accidentally mix up your plates or give the wrong entrees. Checking your order is essential -Lately, it has been a bit more inconsistent. Some days, the food is very flavorful and other days can be really bland. No way to tell -if you get combos with no drink, they will substitute for an extra eggroll -tons of options and variety with the entrees - a few of my favorite items would have to be chop suey, fried chicken (crispy and salty), and the mushroom dish -great portion sizes, definitely enough for three meals Regardless, I always recommend this spot to my friends.

Miny V.
Miny V.

I used to love coming here a few years back because of their fried chicken. It's very delicious but can get a bit to salty if your mouth is dry. Their choices of food selection are not bad either. Per combo, they give you a piece of egg rolls and a small soda. It's not bad for $10.50 plus tax. I ordered 2 combos, half rice and noodles plus fried chicken with kong pow chicken. Wasn't too bad. There are so many to choose from. They can get pretty busy but not that busy, dont let the line stretch from the outside fool you. Just how they set up their food stations cause people stand outside. Simple tactics to get this place looking busy if you were to drive by and saw a line from the outside. This place needs to be better by using the back space for line formation instead of storage space. Looks so unsanitary for a business that's been operating for a couple of decades now. Dont get me wrong, business doing pretty good, actually. But would be grateful if they invest something into the business to give back to the consumer. Simple upgrades wouldn't hurt. This place is unique in their own way, from design and presentation, it's pretty nice. If you're in the area, stop by and say hi. Enjoy it here or on the go. Share your experience. P.s. Don't forget to smile cause you're beautiful. SYOY!