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Thai and Chinese Express

Chinese · Irvine

Flavors at home, culture within reach

4.2 · 69 reviews Google

Thai and Chinese Express Opening Hours

Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–23:30
Saturday 12:00–23:30
Sunday 12:00–22:00

About Thai and Chinese Express

Unassuming restaurant serving a range of Thai & Chinese dishes from noodles to stir-fries.

What Customers Say About Thai and Chinese Express

Thai and Chinese Express is a popular spot in Irvine for its flavorful and affordable Thai food, especially the Pad Thai. Customers rave about the generous portions and friendly service. Some note inconsistent opening times and occasional spice level issues.

Popular Dishes

Pad Thai (10) Thai Tea Sticky rice with mango combo fried rice basil chicken over rice green curry green bean chicken Kung Pao chicken

Best For

Quick Bite Locals Solo Dining Casual

Tip: Ask for Thai style spicy if you like it hot, or specify your desired spice level when ordering Pad Thai. Call ahead to confirm opening hours.

Frequently asked questions about Thai and Chinese Express

Thai and Chinese Express is located at 2540 Main St J, Irvine.
Thai and Chinese Express offers chinese cuisine.
Thai and Chinese Express has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at Thai and Chinese Express based on customer reviews are: Pad Thai, Thai Tea, Sticky rice with mango, combo fried rice, basil chicken over rice.
Thai and Chinese Express is ideal for quick bites, locals, solo dining, casual dining.
Thai and Chinese Express is a popular spot in Irvine for its flavorful and affordable Thai food, especially the Pad Thai. Customers rave about the generous portions and friendly service. Some note inconsistent opening times and occasional spice level issues.
Ask for Thai style spicy if you like it hot, or specify your desired spice level when ordering Pad Thai. Call ahead to confirm opening hours.
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Thai and Chinese Express Irvine Reviews

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Joe Andrade

Genuinely the best pad thai I've had in my life. Best pad thai in Irvine. Best pad thai in Orange County. Flavor is insane. I recommend chicken pad thai with medium spice and the basil chicken over rice

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Janet Sepul

If you are looking for quick and good Thai foods! Ask for Thai style spicy (for spicy lovers) and you will love it!!!

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HeSlayedGod

Best combo fried rice in Irvine. Amazing portions. Ordered mine medium spicy. Highly recommend.

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Fernando Perez

I ordered the cheapest thing (chicken pad Thai) on the menu, which is a big no no, but they proved me proved! It has so much flavor and has a full amount. The area is also very clean.

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J C

Very friendly lady runs the place and the price for the food can’t be beat!

Joe Andrade
Joe Andrade

Genuinely the best pad thai I've had in my life. Best pad thai in Irvine. Best pad thai in Orange County. Flavor is insane. I recommend chicken pad thai with medium spice and the basil chicken over rice

Janet Sepul
Janet Sepul

If you are looking for quick and good Thai foods! Ask for Thai style spicy (for spicy lovers) and you will love it!!!

HeSlayedGod
HeSlayedGod

Best combo fried rice in Irvine. Amazing portions. Ordered mine medium spicy. Highly recommend.

Fernando Perez
Fernando Perez

I ordered the cheapest thing (chicken pad Thai) on the menu, which is a big no no, but they proved me proved! It has so much flavor and has a full amount. The area is also very clean.

J C
J C

Very friendly lady runs the place and the price for the food can’t be beat!

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Jenny N' Sterling

True Thai food. Great flavor and extra friendly! Food quality is fantastic and the best in the entire area. Must try the Thai Tea. It's sooooo good.

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Noam Shanker

The chicken pad thai is 🔥🔥🔥 Unless you don't like spicy in which case it's only 🔥 But you should get it spicy. Fair warning: if you ask for extra spicy they take that as a challenge.

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Daniel Torres

Their pad thai is delicious! Generous serving size. We drive an hour just to come eat here.

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Amy M

Great food! Great service. Highly recommend. I loved the pad see ew though all their dishes were good.

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A M

Great food, lady was very nice, seats are in a cafeteria style common eating area space.

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Aydin “Alex Ham” Hamouni

Even though I hate not leaving a tip, this time I tried just to see what the comments are all about. Nice lady didn't say a word and the whole time kept the smile. I felt bad for not tipping but she didn't make me feel awkward. Food is pretty good too. Not better than Panda but good alternative choice of change.

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Eriko Costa

I LOVE this place! Sticky rice with mango is my favorite dessert:)

Eriko Costa
Eriko Costa

I LOVE this place! Sticky rice with mango is my favorite dessert:)

Steven Figas
Steven Figas

Everything that I've tried has been exceptional, I especially love the secret menu.

David Liang
David Liang

Our go to place for Pad Thai. Good flavor (especially with spicy sauce) and good price!

Aydin “Alex Ham” Hamouni
Aydin “Alex Ham” Hamouni

Even though I hate not leaving a tip, this time I tried just to see what the comments are all about. Nice lady didn't say a word and the whole time kept the smile. I felt bad for not tipping but she didn't make me feel awkward. Food is pretty good too. Not better than Panda but good alternative choice of change.

Daniel Torres
Daniel Torres

Their pad thai is delicious! Generous serving size. We drive an hour just to come eat here.

Noam Shanker
Noam Shanker

The chicken pad thai is 🔥🔥🔥 Unless you don't like spicy in which case it's only 🔥 But you should get it spicy. Fair warning: if you ask for extra spicy they take that as a challenge.

Jenny N' Sterling
Jenny N' Sterling

True Thai food. Great flavor and extra friendly! Food quality is fantastic and the best in the entire area. Must try the Thai Tea. It's sooooo good.

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Desmond

Quick service. Thai food had great flavor, prices can't be beat. Hard to find a comparable Thai place in this area. Would also recommend Thai Kitchen on Barranca for pretty good Thai Food and a more "sit down" experience

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Jim Cole

Small outlet in a shared food court. Has all the main Thai and Chinese meals at very good prices. Portions are huge, and you can takeaway too. Free water on the counter

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Hamid Bakhsheshi

One person operation was amazing. Excellent food, friendly service and overall a good experience. I will go back, definitely.

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Jason Lum

Wowsas 4 Stars!! The first time I check this place online about a year ago this place only had 3 to 3.5 stars. Now a solid 4 stars with over 176 reviews. Wow! I'm impressed. Today while getting ready to place my usual order and I couldn't find the menu because it has been a while. I checked out this page and guess what? I didn't write my review yet!!! What the heck!? I'm a fan I have told and sent endless people here but I didn't write a review. Fail! I love the fact that I can call in my order an within less than 10 minutes my order is ready. I only had to wait an extra minute once ever. This use to be in my Lunchtime top 5 for a very long time but since I got back in to working out. Salad and chicken and sometimes switch with tuna is my typical day. I can't live without the beef pad see ewe. In my opinion this place makes it the best. I appreciate the big pieces of beef and veggies. Delicious! I usually only eat half an order even though I can easy finish the whole entire box. The sizes are huge and good enough for some people to share. I had other items but I always go back to beef pad see ewe. Also, get the spicy chilies with fish sauce as a condiment. Go with spicy, but specify mild if you can't take the heat. I like this place so much I came on a weekend once. Given this is near a business area that is dedication. I recommend picking up your dinner and lunch at the same time. I recommend this place not because it's the best Thai place, but because it just taste good. It not gonna win any authenticity awards. It is called Thai and Chinese so you be the judge. Good lunch time option. Try it for yourself.

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Jorge Garavito

Best Thai place in the area. I love coming here on a quick lunch break. Pad Thai here is way to good and just the right amount of spicy. If you are budget concise like I am I would recommend, but not for everyday.

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Grace Leung

This restaurant didnt open until 12:45 even though the hours state that they open at 12:00, so you might want to try calling ahead before going there. The woman who took my order was really nice and the pad thai and green curry I ordered were made pretty quickly. The pad thai was tasty and the curry was a little spicy but worth the wait.

Hamid Bakhsheshi
Hamid Bakhsheshi

One person operation was amazing. Excellent food, friendly service and overall a good experience. I will go back, definitely.

Grace Leung
Grace Leung

This restaurant didnt open until 12:45 even though the hours state that they open at 12:00, so you might want to try calling ahead before going there. The woman who took my order was really nice and the pad thai and green curry I ordered were made pretty quickly. The pad thai was tasty and the curry was a little spicy but worth the wait.

Jim Cole
Jim Cole

Small outlet in a shared food court. Has all the main Thai and Chinese meals at very good prices. Portions are huge, and you can takeaway too. Free water on the counter

Desmond
Desmond

Quick service. Thai food had great flavor, prices can't be beat. Hard to find a comparable Thai place in this area. Would also recommend Thai Kitchen on Barranca for pretty good Thai Food and a more "sit down" experience

Jorge Garavito
Jorge Garavito

Best Thai place in the area. I love coming here on a quick lunch break. Pad Thai here is way to good and just the right amount of spicy. If you are budget concise like I am I would recommend, but not for everyday.

Jason Lum
Jason Lum

Wowsas 4 Stars!! The first time I check this place online about a year ago this place only had 3 to 3.5 stars. Now a solid 4 stars with over 176 reviews. Wow! I'm impressed. Today while getting ready to place my usual order and I couldn't find the menu because it has been a while. I checked out this page and guess what? I didn't write my review yet!!! What the heck!? I'm a fan I have told and sent endless people here but I didn't write a review. Fail! I love the fact that I can call in my order an within less than 10 minutes my order is ready. I only had to wait an extra minute once ever. This use to be in my Lunchtime top 5 for a very long time but since I got back in to working out. Salad and chicken and sometimes switch with tuna is my typical day. I can't live without the beef pad see ewe. In my opinion this place makes it the best. I appreciate the big pieces of beef and veggies. Delicious! I usually only eat half an order even though I can easy finish the whole entire box. The sizes are huge and good enough for some people to share. I had other items but I always go back to beef pad see ewe. Also, get the spicy chilies with fish sauce as a condiment. Go with spicy, but specify mild if you can't take the heat. I like this place so much I came on a weekend once. Given this is near a business area that is dedication. I recommend picking up your dinner and lunch at the same time. I recommend this place not because it's the best Thai place, but because it just taste good. It not gonna win any authenticity awards. It is called Thai and Chinese so you be the judge. Good lunch time option. Try it for yourself.

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Crystal B

Negative stars if I could. I ordered green bean chicken. That's a traditional salty Chinese dish. I drove picked it up and it was cooked in spicy thai sauce with jalapeno s and pepers.. I could not eat it was so spicy and the egg rolls were full of grease. It was bad

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Jason G

Bland food that takes too long. Waited almost 15 minutes for Kung Pao chicken and when I got it there was no spice to it and the chicken was stringy. First and last time as a customer.

Jason G
Jason G

Bland food that takes too long. Waited almost 15 minutes for Kung Pao chicken and when I got it there was no spice to it and the chicken was stringy. First and last time as a customer.

Crystal B
Crystal B

Negative stars if I could. I ordered green bean chicken. That's a traditional salty Chinese dish. I drove picked it up and it was cooked in spicy thai sauce with jalapeno s and pepers.. I could not eat it was so spicy and the egg rolls were full of grease. It was bad

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