China Food Express Restaurant in Los Angeles, CA

4.0(93)Los Angeles, CA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.0 stars based on 93 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Los Angeles, CA • 4.0★
China Food Express Restaurant in Los Angeles, California serves up a Chinese buffet experience that's hard to beat. With a rating of 4 and over 90 reviews, this Koreatown hotspot is a popular choice for those seeking an all-you-can-eat dining experience. Reviewers rave about the generous portion sizes and tasty dishes, which offer great value for the price. Whether you're in the mood for fast service or quiet atmosphere, China Food Express Restaurant caters to a range of preferences, including wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
3320 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA, Koreatown, Los Angeles, California
Phone
(213) 380-3810
Today
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Rating
4.0 (93 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Dogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualQuiet

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerLunchDinnerSolo diningServes Breakfast

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Debit CardsN F C mobile paymentsCredit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast service

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodQuick biteSmall plates

Reviews

93 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food quality good?

The food was tasty and filling. If you’re hungry and on a budget, this is a solid choice!

Is the price good?

Great value for the price. The food was tasty and filling. If you’re hungry and on a budget, this is a solid choice!

Are the dishes good?

Lovely American Chinese food with portion size.

Is the service good?

Love the staff here. Very friendly.

Is the restaurant clean?

A place with no air, impossible to eat there... dirty and the food wasn't very good

What are the wait times like?

They do not open on time I’ve came multiple times and they say they open at 1030am but don’t open there doors till 11am

Is the staff friendly?

Love the staff here. Very friendly. The asian lady is really nice and helpful

Can you get water?

The lady is very mean. Plus they won’t even give you water.

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Is the food crispy?

the orange chicken needs to be crispier

Is the food cooked to order?

everything is cooked to order, everything is fresh and tasty

Is the restaurant kid-friendly?

Having a really bad attitude isn't as cool as the lady in the front think it is. It’s a shame, really liked the food but this makes no one want to return.

Is the food served hot?

food can be served sometimes cold.

What is the rating of China Food Express Restaurant?

China Food Express Restaurant has a 4.0-star rating based on 93 customer reviews.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

80 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Libraries & archives

Sigmund Hecht Library

Library

~0.4 mi

Banking

Bank of America

Atm

~0.3 mi
Citibank

Atm

~0.3 mi
Woori

Bank

~0.3 mi
Bank of America

Bank

~0.3 mi
Website
Wells Fargo

Bank

~0.3 mi
Wells Fargo

Atm

~0.3 mi

Grocery & Markets

JONS Marketplace

Supermarket

3334 West 8th Street

~230 ft
7-Eleven

Convenience

3500 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+1 213-713-7789Website
H Mart

Supermarket

3500 West 6th Street

~0.4 mi08:00-22:00
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7-Eleven

Convenience

3470 West 6th Street

~0.4 mi
+1 213-487-3364Website
El Super

Supermarket

888 South Vermont Avenue

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

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~0.3 miMo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; Su off
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3454 Wilshire Boulevard

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Fast Food

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Cafes & Coffee

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Cafe

~840 ft
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~0.3 mi
Website
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Cafe

~0.3 mi
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Cafe

3515 Wilshire Boulevard

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Cafe

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85°C

Cafe

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+1 213-388-8585Website
Home Cafe

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Paris Baguette

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~0.4 miMo-Th,Su 06:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:30
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Starbucks

Cafe

3680 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.4 mi
+1 213-383-5370Website
3Thyme

Cafe

~0.4 mi

Bars & Pubs

The Brass Monkey

Bar

~0.3 mi

Government offices

Consulate General of the Philippines

Diplomatic

3600 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Website
Consulate General of Peru

Diplomatic

3450 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.4 mi
+1 213-988-6097Website
Parking Violations Bureau

Government

~0.4 mi
Oficina de empadronamiento electoral de Bolivia en el exterior

Government

3701 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.5 mi
Website

Specialists

First Family Dental

Dentist

~0.3 mi
Optician

Optician

~0.4 mi
LA Dental

Dentist

~0.4 mi
Hana Dental

Dentist

~0.4 mi
Eyeland Optical, Inc.

Optometrist

3500 West 6th Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 10:00-19:00 || Tu-Fr 10:00-19:00 open "Optometry Checkup"
+1-213-427-0707Website

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Chemist

~0.5 mi
Website

Other services

Radio Korea AM 1540

Studio

~0.4 mi
Copyshop

Copyshop

~0.4 mi

Hair services

Details

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi
Etude Lounge

Hairdresser

3500 West 6th Street

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:30; Su 12:00-18:00
+1-213-388-6969Website
Arianna Hair Boutique

Hairdresser

3287 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.5 mi
+1-213-736-0481

Beauty & spa

Crystal Spa

Sauna

3500 West 6th Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 06:00-00:00
+1-213-487-5600Website
Hair News

Beauty

~0.4 mi

Real estate services

Ritz Properties

Estate Agent

3660 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.4 mi
+1-213-487-8711Website

Professional services

SM Entertainment USA Inc.

Company

3731 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
+1-323-965-9800Website

Entertainment venues

The Arena

Nightclub

~0.5 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi

Places of worship

Saint Marys Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

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Masis Congregational Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Saint Basil Roman Catholic Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
Wilshire Boulevard Temple

Place Of Worship

3663 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.4 mi
+1 213 388 2401
Christian Unity Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi

Specialty stores

Shibuyala

Gift

3465 West 6th Street

~0.5 mi
+1-213-375-7735Website

Sports facilities

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Sports

~0.3 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

24 Hour Fitness

Fitness Centre

3663 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.4 mi
+1 213-388-2401

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Parking facility

Parking

~0.4 mi
Parking facility

Parking

~0.4 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.5 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.5 mi

Vehicle rentals

Budget Car Rental

Car Rental

3600 Wilshire Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Hertz

Car Rental

West Olympic Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Visitor information

Ambassador Hotel

Information

~0.4 mi

Attractions

Koreatown

Attraction

~0.4 mi