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Discover Chinatown Express in Mattapan, MA: A Long-Standing Takeout Favorite
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Chinatown Express

211 reviews

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About Chinatown Express

Chinatown Express is a Chinese Restaurant located at 79 River St in Mattapan, Massachusetts. This establishment has been a local favorite for many years, particularly for its takeout service.

Information regarding the dine-in environment is limited, as reviews primarily focus on their takeout service.

The primary service offered by Chinatown Express is takeout. Customers have described the service as good. The food, with the exception of the pork fried rice according to one original review, is generally cooked to order.

A notable feature of Chinatown Express is their selection of combination plates, which are described as offering good portions. A particularly popular choice is the D11, featuring Chicken Fingers, Boneless Spareribs, Beef Teriyaki, and Pork Fried Rice, praised for its balance of flavors and meaty components. The chicken fingers are highlighted for being moist and well-seasoned. Duck sauce is highly recommended as a flavorful accompaniment to all dishes, a characteristic often associated with Boston-style Chinese food. While one original review advised against ordering the pork fried rice, a more recent update from August 2022 suggests an improvement in rice quality. However, a review from June 2022 reported a decline in food quality, specifically mentioning flavorless and dark rice and egg foo young, as well as a change in the taste of the crab rangoon.

Currently, there is no specific promotional information available. However, the restaurant's long-standing presence and the nostalgic connection many locals have with it suggest a history of providing satisfying meals. Recent reviews indicate a potential fluctuation in food quality, with a negative report followed by a more positive update.

For local users in Mattapan, MA, Chinatown Express has been a go-to for Chinese takeout. While it has a history of being a family favorite with good portions and popular combination plates, recent feedback indicates some inconsistency in food quality. It might be prudent to consider the latest reviews when placing an order.

Chinatown Express Location

79 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126, USA

Customer Reviews

3.0
211 reviews
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Tina Jennette
Aug 29, 2022

Update - August 2022 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ My Dad ordered from here today and the food was more like old times. The rice was fresh and the PuPu platter was great. Update - June 2022⭐️ We ordered food today and I was shocked that it was bad. The rice & egg foo young were not flavorful at all and were very dark. And the crab rangoon even tasted different. I’m so sad because this place was an old faithful for our family. So many of the Boston Chinese restaurants have changed bit for the better. Original Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A family favorite. We only order takeout. Everything is cooked to order except the pork fried rice. Don’t order that.

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DiamondKesawn Cooper
Aug 28, 2023

A moment of true nostalgia. As a Boston native, one thing I will forever love is the food, especially the Chinese Food! Chinatown Express is one of my favorite on the go restaurants. I’ve been coming here since 2002 and though I moved out of Boston in 2005, I make sure to come get an order everytime I’m in town. Good food, good portions, and most of all, GREAT Combination plates. My go combo is the D11. Chicken Fingers, Boneless Spareribs, Beef Teriyaki, and Pork Fried Rice. This combination is a perfect balance of pork, beef, and chicken. The ribs are meaty and have a perfect sweet to salt balance. The beef teriyaki is well done and pairs well with the pork fried rice. The highlight for me is the moist, meaty chicken fingers. The meat is seasoned as well as the batter is too. The pork fried rice brings everything together as I take a scoop of rice with every bite of meat. LoL!!!! Now, if you know what’s good for you, make sure to get the Duck Sauce. One thing about the Chinese food in Boston is the Duck Sauce. It’s sweet and provides an added flavor profile to everything on the plate. Also, regardless of what you order, the duck sauce will always make it taste even better. LoL!!! If you're in the area you’ve gotta stop in and get some food from Chinatown Express. The menu has a variety of options. The lunch and dinner specials are awesome. The service is good. And the food is fresh. 20 years later and they still haven’t lost the quality goodness that I enjoy!

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Windia Rodriguez
Mar 25, 2025

This is under new ownership and it's called Dumpling Kitchen. The food is great and it's really clean inside

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Unknown Unknown
Jan 12, 2024

I am extremely disappointed. I was expecting noodles with my chow mein but instead I essentially got a soup. Believe it or not, the liquid was filled to the top of this bowl.

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PJ Judge
Apr 13, 2024

I've been ordering for well over 10 yrs. Today, the egg fu young was tasteless and the gravy was like water. The Shrimp lo mein was dry and only had onions & limited shrimp. The crab Rangoon was dry and 1/2 teaspoon of filling. Are you under new management 🤔 If so, I won't be back‼️

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