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Welcome to New China Express

New China Express in Seattle, WA offers a diverse menu of Chinese cuisine, including appetizers like Egg Rolls and Crab Cheese, flavorful soups, and a variety of prawn dishes such as Garlic Prawns and Curry Prawns. Customers rave about the friendly service, generous portions, and standout items like hand-shaved noodles. The restaurant is praised for its quick delivery and overall quality of food, making it a neighborhood favorite for Chinese takeout. If you're looking for authentic Chinese flavors and excellent service, New China Express is the place to try.

LOCATIONS
  • New China Express
    2809 Thorndyke Ave W #2986, Seattle, WA 98199, United States
    2809 Thorndyke Ave W #2986, Seattle, WA 98199, United States Hotline: +1 206-217-4725

New China Express is a Chinese restaurant located in Seattle, WA, that offers a wide range of delicious dishes for delivery, takeout, and even reservations. The restaurant is known for its friendly service and generous portions, making it a local favorite among residents.

One of the standout features of New China Express is its hand-shaven noodles, which customers rave about for their hearty and flavorful taste. The menu also includes a variety of prawn, chicken, beef, pork, tofu, and vegetable dishes, catering to a range of dietary preferences.

Customer reviews highlight the quality and taste of the food, with many mentioning favorites like the honey walnut shrimp, broccoli beef, and salt and pepper prawns. The hand-shaven noodles are a must-try, with their thick texture and comforting flavors reminiscent of homemade meals.

Overall, New China Express stands out as a hidden gem in the Seattle area, offering authentic Chinese cuisine with a focus on quality ingredients and friendly service. Whether you're craving classic dishes like orange beef or looking for something new to try, this restaurant is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

START YOUR REVIEW OF New China Express
Christopher P.
Christopher P.

My local go-to! Always greeted with a warm smile! Good variety, you can get some healthy options here. The food tastes great and the service is fast as well.

Dominique D.
Dominique D.

A little neighborhood gem! On our evening walk we passed by New China Express and decided to get takeout since they're open until 9pm. We ordered the Chicken Broccoli ($14.99 ) and the Tofu Vegetables ($13.99) which were ready for takeout in less than 10 minutes! Really good portions and they were friendly as well. Will be returning!

Daisy K.
Daisy K.

I've been looking for hand shaved noodles and couldn't have been happier to find New China Express. So so good. Friendly service too. I hope they never get rid of their hand shaved noodles!!

Lauren W.
Lauren W.

this is SUCH a hidden gem. food is incredible and you get so much for the price - literally CANNOT recommend the hand shaved noodles more. i would pay an obscene amount for those noodles. i've never been disappointed in something i've ordered. the service is always super friendly, and i'm already looking forward to the next time i order from here!

Jamie Y.
Jamie Y.

A great neighborhood spot that's truly a hidden gem. I'm shocked this place doesn't have better reviews, as the quality and taste of food here is MUCH better than most Chinese American take out style restaurants in Seattle. Good portions, quick friendly service, and tasty comfort food-all cooked with well tenderized and marinated meat. This is actually one of the only restaurants that velvet their meat-a step most Chinese restaurants in Seattle skip. Depending on what you order, some dishes are prepared more authentic and home style than others. 1. Broccoli beef: well tenderized beef, good portion, good flavor. Good amount of sauce. 2. Honey walnut shrimp: lightly battered, decent sized shrimp, not over cooked. Wish they gave a bit more sauce, and a couple more pieces of shrimp. But overall, a good flavorful dish and decent portion. 3. Honey walnut chicken: good portion, but needed more sauce as it was a bit dry. The chicken is lightly coated in flour before being deep fried, vs dipped in a wet batter and then deep fried. I preferred the honey walnut shrimp to the chicken as it was a bit saucier. 4. Hand pulled noodles: really good and a must get! I am addicted to this dish! This is very much a homestyle/comfort dish. The super thick texture of the noodles are amazing and reminds me of something my grandma used to make. 5. Chicken chow mein: really good. The noodles used in this dish is a thicker cut Shanghai type style noodle vs egg noodles, and is prepared mildly saucy vs dry. Cooked simply, and well flavored. This came free as we ordered more than $45 pre-tax food. Would order again even without the offer. 6. Orange beef: large portion, well flavored, but wish they were a little more heavy handed with the sauce. 7. Curry chicken: large portion, heavy on the mixed vegetables (cabbage, broccoli), 2.5/5 spice level. Wish they added potatoes and coconut as I prefer Cantonese style curries. 8. Shrimp foo young: good portion, large shrimp is used, simple eggs and shrimp with some corn sprinkled in. It comes with a sauce that didn't interest me at all. A bit heavy handed on the salt (only ordered this one time), but the flavor is good. 9. Salt pepper prawns: good portion, they use prawns with the shells off and is lightly battered, great flavor, and good amount of heat. I'm not sure what entree comes with the rice, or if a rice comes complimentary after x dollars spent. We usually order 2-3 entrees and a noodle dish, and it comes with a super small container of rice. Definitely order more if you're into rice. I've only ordered from here a few times, and we were happy and satisfied each time. Looking forward to trying more dishes. This is definitely a take out only restaurant. Small mom and pop. The only reason why I am giving them 4 stars is because I wish some of their dishes were a bit saucier.

Mariana P.
Mariana P.

This is our go to Chinese delivery. They were closed for a while during COVID and we were so sad! We love their chow mein, salt and pepper anything (especially tofu), and coupon deals. They are so fast for delivery, too! Food is always hot when it arrives and for the price it's tasty and plentiful. Their delivery people are also very nice! I'm so glad they're back.

Jordan H.
Jordan H.

Love the Green dumplings & hand shaved noodles. Walnut prawns very good (no walnuts fyi) The dishes are very sauce heavy, which I don't mind but my husband dislikes. SUPER FAST DELIVERY! & FREE! *4.5 stars*

Amanda A.
Amanda A.

Simply good. Plain and simple preparation, I didn't think it was too salty, and delivery was unbelievably fast. So happy I finally tried this place out!

Lexi H.
Lexi H.

As an East Coast transplant in Seattle, my heart aches for good Chinese takeout. New China Express has become my go-to for Chinese delivery. The food is always fresh, quick, and the quantity is enough to give me leftovers for days. Do yourself a favor and get the hand-shaved noodles -- I usually get the shrimp or vegetarian. They are tender, soft, and flavorful. These are my FAVORITE menu item, and you will not regret ordering them. The honey walnut shrimp has large pieces of shrimp, fried with a sweet glaze over it and roasted walnuts on top. I can also recommend the moo shu shrimp. Order yourself a few pancakes as extras, as the portion is generous. In sum: if you're looking for delicious, fresh, comfort-style Chinese take out, New China Express will hit all those marks.