Name: China Express
Telephone: (760) 371-9868
Rating: 4.2

United States California RidgecrestChina Express

China Express

723 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

4.2(166)

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J. CJ. C

I normally do not write review for resturant but not this one. Stopby at this small town on a road trip. Picked this restaurant necause of the past review. Was very disappointed. Although i am aware it is a buffet place, i specifically asked to fresh cook my take out dishes. I ordered 5 items. When i got or the fooda, they are not as hot as fresh cooked. coconut shrimp is sweeten milk shrimp, Mongolian chicken is barely warm and i think they are from buffet tray. Meat ball noodle is just horrible and i returned it even they insist thats how it supposed like. My fair recommendation is, just lower your expectation.

Greg TravassosGreg Travassos

Went here with some coworkers and we each shared some of our food. The Pad Thai and Mongolian Beef were excellent, some of the best I've had before, but they were pretty spicy even just as the "normal" level of spice. If you don't like spicy definitely ask them to make it a little less spicy, which they can do. I got some sort of House Fried Noodles which were good, but on the opposite end of the spectrum they actually needed a little spice. They did bring out a little bowl with some of their sauce so I could add some heat. Great meal.

Omid NOmid N

Update: Ever since my last review they have been extra cautious with my orders and the curry is now filled to the top. I still think the curry deserves a large rice not a small rice. I appreciate their efforts in correcting their past mistakes. Food is great as always. Old: They constantly get my order wrong, I always ask for extra rice and they forget to put the extra rice in the bag. Rice is the cheapest item on the menu and for some reason they're very stingy with their rice. They don't even fill up the curry to the top anymore.

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Reviews of China Express

4.2

(166)

4.0

This place has some great dine in options and is always a joy to go to. The service members are friendly and the food is delicious. They have a great quick service option for those who need to hit the road or take it to go. I have yet to explore the whole menu but I do enjoy the fried rice, beef and broccoli, and Chow Mein noodles.

Most of the food you get when dining in is meant for 2 to 3 people at least, and runs around $8-$10 per a la carte dish. Overall I have been going consistently to this place and haven't been disappointed yet. The food comes fresh and takes some time, but I believe that is probably because when I go it isn't always packed compared to lunch time (buffets are served here.) Sometimes it can be slow, but then it means you get some fresh food that's...

5.0

Literally some of THE BEST Thai food I've ever had.

My top 3:

Fried dumplings- Crispy on the outside and not squishy in the middle (you can really taste the ingredients, rather than a nameless filling). Very tasty without the sauce they provide, but the sauce is delish too.

Orange chicken- This ain't no Panda Express (though I do like HE'S orange chicken). The chicken is super crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked on the inside. The sauce or more liquidy than syrup, which I actually really like.

Pad Kee Mao (flat noodles)- My absolute fav dish on the menu! I don't like basil, so I get it without. Perfect amount of spice, crisp veggies, and tender noodles. You can taste the flame on these, as everythingis cooked to order!

10/10 recommended. Don't sleep on...

5.0

Narin is the owner/proprietor. Let me tell you what a wonderful humanitarian he is. My father was dying of colon cancer in 2009. Narin took it upon himself to take food multiple times to my father while he was under Hospice Care at home and fed my father and the nursing staff which was 24 hours a day around the clock and my father was unable to leave. My father was a customer of his in the old location on Balsam. The food at this place is excellent. The service is above reproach. I have never had a bad experience at the other location or this location going back several years. Not the biggest Buffet, but the food is excellent and I wouldn't take my business anywhere else. If you don't eat here you are really missing out. My two...

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