China Bowl Express in Fountain Valley

Review №1

2023-10-02 23:15:20

Not bad for simple tasty inexpensive Chinese food. $7.99 for 1 meat item with noodles or fried rice. Could be hotter if server stirred food in the steamer table more often but it was ok. No fountain drinks or iced tea, only canned sodas for $1.49

Review №2

2023-06-13 23:41:36

If youre expecting to get a customary heaping Chinese fast food serving you will be greatly disappointed. This place used to be generous with their servings but it has really gone down through the years. The prices have gone the opposite direction though.The menu selections have remained the same. The usual favorites, sweet and sour pork, teriyaki chicken, orange chicken, pork barbecue, egg foo young are still available. There are items that are made to order also. No soup is not included with the combo meals nor egg rolls.I got the 1-item combo (A), fried pork with chow mein. Combo A is now $7.99. It was good but the food was not really fresh. I went for a late lunch, 2pm and the place was empty.I would say it is still a good bargain since you will probably pay the same amount going to a fast food. Just think, $3.99 for a hash brown at McDonalds. At least you wouldnt be sitting with the homeless hanging around at the next table.

Review №3

2023-11-08 18:01:47

The food is great, portions are great. However when I came in one night, the cashier woman at the front was eating a bowl of food at the front counter... right over the displayed food in the trays that is served to customers. She wasnt even hiding it, and there were customers sitting down and eating there. If this is what they are willing to show the public, who knows what goes on in the kitchen (I peered through from outside door and saw the kitchen staff eating also). On previous occasions I have seen her on her phone and not wash her hands before serving us. While I have always liked the food, I cant risk coming back. That was gross.

Review №4

2022-06-25 19:34:34

I was surprised how inexpensive and fresh the food is here. Bright, colorful veggies, lots of vegan and vegetarian selections, tasty sauces. Not too spicy or salty but flavorful and not greasy ! One item just $2.99? Four for $9.99. Big portions. I did not get sick afterwards as Chinese food often makes me feel terrible. Great find. We will be back. No athmosphere, you go here for quick take out. Only minus is that the beef was very chewy. Chicken was excellent.

Review №5

2023-12-07 02:39:00

Been going here since I was a kid and this is hands down the best chinese food place I’ve ever been to. The orange chicken is amazing. Would definitely recommend

Review №6

2022-11-22 03:36:31

I loved it here and so will you! Prices are super affordable and quantity is just right! Even if that wasnt the case the taste of the food was astonishing. I had never tried angel hair noodles and they were fabulous. 10/10 all day

Review №7

2023-11-28 01:42:24

Losing a customer. Horrible service after being a long time client. Sad to see business owners not take care of their regulars! Good bbq pork..you can only get it w 2 items!This review is me getting home now. You really couldnt offer a hot sauce packet or utensils either..so rude for a returning customer. Ima business owner and i would never !

Review №8

2022-11-12 23:06:53

One of my local favourites because China Bowl Express serves more authentic Americanized-Chinese fast food than some others.Eg. Black bean pork & tasty thin rice noodles.Orange Chicken meat is tender, not hard and stringy like it is at times at Lucky.Actual Chinese cook!One of the few places where adding a 4th side dish doesnt cost a lot - just $2.99.3 item combo price is lower than many other competitors at $9.29 despite inflation.Service is quick most times, much shorter wait during rush hours than Lucky.

Review №9

2019-04-03 05:28:40

Small hole in the wall place but the food is great and very reasonably priced. They have Monday specials where some of the hot tray items are only $1.99. I love the fried shrimp and wontons and have to get them every time. There are many items that they cook fresh and every experience there has been great!

Review №10

2022-08-21 06:55:39

Cheap, fast, and super filling. The sweet and sour chicken I had was a little warm though and you could tell it was made a while ago. Also, the rice is somewhat plain, soy sauce is needed. Will come again