Hong Kong Express

TOP 2 FAVE: SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS && SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS!
Those 2 items are what I usually order from this fast-​food spot. It’s quick and easy for lunch or dinner. I’m not crazy about their location, it being in West LONG BEACH but just be careful. It’s not hard to find HONG KONG EXPRESS since it is all ORANGE on the outside with blue paint outlining the building. If you’re doing a take-​out, I highly suggest to go through their «drive-​thru.» Heads up, there’s only ONE window to ORDER && PAY! Parking is never an issue here, parking in rear.
You would probably think FIRST IMPRESSION of this place is OKAY. But I especially like going back here because the ladies that serve me are always so sweet and are always smiling! They greet you right away and never make me feel like I have to rush to order. It is a family-​run business and I’m a firm supporter of small businesses. They truly know what hard work is. Keep it up, guys!

It was ok service was not satisfactory… place was dirty a bit sticky and they were out of alot of food… i was hungry to i orderd anyways lol. food ok. not the best! They need light in thrte parking plus it is in alley not safe

Fried rice fried rice is good chicken chow mein lots of good food there how the ATM prices are decent booth seating street parking

Definitely has to be the best Chinese food I’ve had in a long time I recently found this place thanks to all the great reviews and I’m glad I went the workers are so nice and she even through in a egg roll for me I’m going to keep coming back
Thank you

Hong Kong Express is located on Santa Fe, just before the corner of Santa Fe and Willow. I’ve been coming here for a few years, and it’s the same family working every time I go. They are always smiling and friendly.
There’s some tables for inside seating if you wish to dine in. The offer some fresh vietnamese style spring rolls made daily. I’ve had their crispy chicken wings and they are good – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and tangy all around. They are nicely battered and moist. The wings are five stars.
Half fried rice, half noodles, orange chicken, beef broccoli, comes with a free egg roll — The price here is comparable to Panda Express. These two staple to go items are good here. Sometimes the chicken is fresher than others. If you see an old batch sitting there, I recommend asking when the new one is coming out. The beef is tender and the broccoli is crunchy.
Half fried rice, half noodles, tofu with vegetables, zucchini with mushrooms, comes with a free egg roll — The tofu and vegetables here are okay. I like tofu, but I wish it had more flavor here. Perhaps it needs a better sauce to go with it. The zucchini and mushrooms are good. These items are a nice departure from the usual orange chicken and beef broccoli.
Won ton soup — this is a pretty big serving. It comes with five wontons, lots of vegetables, and some shrimp. The broth is hot, salty, and contains a soy sauce flavor. The broth is good in terms of flavor. Putting some rice inside will cut the strength if you feel it’s too salty. This is a very filling order of soup; I can’t finish it all at once. I usually have leftovers.
This is 3.5 stars rounded up because of the friendly staff.
This is a convenient place to pickup generic Chinese food to go. My family will return once in a while. It’s nice to support a local business once in a while instead of a juggernaut chain like Panda Express.

I’ve been here probably 3 times and each and every time there’s been no complaints. Food is really good, nice selection and friendly service. I see most of the reviews are bad and one star but I personally haven’t experienced nor witnessed anything bad.

Review is specifically for the spicy crispy chicken wings…
I bought a half tray of the spicy crispy chicken wings from this place as a blind leap of faith never trying this place once but looking on Unilocal.I’m happy to report Unilocal did its rightful duty in leading me to this place.
If you want tasty wings to bring to a party or pot luck and aren’t really into places like Wing Stop or Buffalo Wild Wings, I was really impressed with these wings. They had the right amount of fry, batter and flavoring without feeling overwhelming in any one category or super greasy. They’re called spicy and the red chili flakes are visible, but they weren’t spicy at all. If you’re familiar with the bottled sweet and spicy chili sauce seems to be drizzled over.
A half tray (feeds about 6 – 8) cost $ 25 and I think a full try is $ 50. I was able to easily call in my order ahead of time. Make sure you bring CASH as this is a cash only joint.
I can’t really speak for the other food but for someone that avoids fast food Chinese fast food like this, it looked pretty tasty and pretty fresh. The place is also clean which is always a relief when you’re about to feed a bunch of people.