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About AJ Chinese Express

Located in Ojai, California, AJ Chinese Express offers flavorful Chinese cuisine with convenient takeout and dine-in options. We pride ourselves on providing fast service for lunch and dinner. Our customers have rated us 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 193 reviews. We are committed to accessibility, wi...

Located in Ojai, California, AJ Chinese Express offers flavorful Chinese cuisine with convenient takeout and dine-in options. We pride ourselves on providing fast service for lunch and dinner. Our customers have rated us 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 193 reviews. We are committed to accessibility, with wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. We also offer a selection of alcohol and beer to complement your meal. Please note that we are closed on Mondays and open from 11 AM to 3 PM Tuesday through Sunday. We look forward to serving you!

What Customers Say About AJ Chinese Express

AJ Chinese Express in Ojai is a local favorite known for its fresh, flavorful Chinese food and friendly service. The orange chicken is a standout dish, and many appreciate the large portions and reasonable prices. Jesse, the manager, is often praised for his warm and attentive service.

Popular Dishes

orange chicken (6) chow mein (3) Thai Iced tea Mongolian Chicken shrimp Kung Pao Spicy Garlic Pork Sesame chicken garlic stir fried green beans

Best For

Families Locals Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Portions are generous, often enough for two meals. Be sure to arrive before 8:30 PM when they close.

Features

🅿️ Parking Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian
🎯 Casual 👥 Groups

Frequently asked questions about AJ Chinese Express

AJ Chinese Express is located at 11566 N Ventura Ave, Ojai, CA 93023, Ojai.
AJ Chinese Express offers chinese cuisine.
AJ Chinese Express has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
AJ Chinese Express offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at AJ Chinese Express based on customer reviews are: orange chicken, chow mein, Thai Iced tea, Mongolian Chicken, shrimp Kung Pao.
AJ Chinese Express is ideal for families, locals, quick bites, casual dining.
AJ Chinese Express in Ojai is a local favorite known for its fresh, flavorful Chinese food and friendly service. The orange chicken is a standout dish, and many appreciate the large portions and reasonable prices. Jesse, the manager, is often praised for his warm and attentive service.
Portions are generous, often enough for two meals. Be sure to arrive before 8:30 PM when they close.
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AJ Chinese Express Ojai Reviews

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Reviews (70)
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Andrew P

Great food, always hot and wonderful taste. The staff is very nice and helpful

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Alma Valenciano

Great food, great service. Would eat here any day.

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Augie Rodriguez

Great Chinese food! I'm glad they are here in Ojai. Good prices too. It's worth every penny.

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Young Chung

Everytime we bike up here from ventura we always come by here for the delicious lunch. Especially I love the orange chicken and kungpao shrimp!!!

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Matthew Karst

Great little Chinese food restaurant The food is Good the service was great And they serve you really quickly

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Diane Clegg

Been eating their food for years! Always very good 😁

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nikki

AJ's menu is really good, service is fast and I love calling in ahead of time. Great for take out!

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Chuy Morales

is the best Chinese food I have ever tasted. service is very good. The cashier is also very friendly

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Pinksupergrl95

Weve been going here since they opened & probably go a little too often haha Their orange chicken is phenomenal! We always get the orange chicken with fried rice & beef chow mein. Chow mein is yum-o! The staff are always friendly & orders are made quick. Although I havent tried alot of the other items, Im sure theyre good too. Were creatures of habit so I cant say for sure, though I always vow to "next time." Besides, how many places give you you a free cookie with a fortune at the end of your meal?!😂 Visiting Ojai or live here, this place is yummy!

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todd freligh

Love the wonton soup!

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Tony Alvarez

Sunday. Best Chinese food in all of ojai. I had the honey walnut shrimp rice and chowmain. Was so good it will make you want to slap ur MOMA LOL. it's the best to die for highly recommend this place.

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Bruce Torres

Pretty freaking awesome! Food is good and I'm never disappointed. Nice people and a clean environment. Best chinese restaurant in The Valley.

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Robert Rivera

I’ve been in California for 4 years originally from NY and this is the only spot that the BBQ pork fried rice makes me feel like at home. It’s so good.

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Mia

One of our go to favorites, we always order to go. I love that the food is always consistent😋 the food portions are plentiful for sharing and the staff is always friendly.

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Sebastian Copete

Everything is perfect. Just the best restaurant around period. In all aspects. Lovely

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Eric Brock

The staff is friendly and the plates are reasonably priced for the portions you receive. It tastes really great also.

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Writer Grl72

Their orange chicken is excellent!! We have been customers for years. Every time my MIL comes to visit from out of town, AJs is our usual must do soon as she arrives haha I always say Im going to try a new item but when it comes down to it I cant- have to get my favorite orange chicken, steamed vegetables(always cooked perfectly, never mushy!)My hubby gets beef chow mein & fried rice. Staff is always very nice. Definitely a top pick for Ojai restaurant choices.

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Sean Lawry

I was honestly surprised by how tasty the food is. At first thought $14 was expensive but the serving size is enough for 2 meals. Mongolian chicken, egg rolls, and boba tea were all delicious. Nice people working there too

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Yi Qi

Great Chinese food, pretty and clean place, nice and patient people. And also they serve boba drinks!!!!!!!

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Nicole Corey REALTOR - Real Estate Agent

Just had the Mongolian Chicken with chow mein and Thai Milk with boba. 😊 It was AMAZING! 👍

Writer Grl72
Writer Grl72

Their orange chicken is excellent!! We have been customers for years. Every time my MIL comes to visit from out of town, AJs is our usual must do soon as she arrives haha I always say Im going to try a new item but when it comes down to it I cant- have to get my favorite orange chicken, steamed vegetables(always cooked perfectly, never mushy!)My hubby gets beef chow mein & fried rice. Staff is always very nice. Definitely a top pick for Ojai restaurant choices.

Sean Lawry
Sean Lawry

I was honestly surprised by how tasty the food is. At first thought $14 was expensive but the serving size is enough for 2 meals. Mongolian chicken, egg rolls, and boba tea were all delicious. Nice people working there too

Yi Qi
Yi Qi

Great Chinese food, pretty and clean place, nice and patient people. And also they serve boba drinks!!!!!!!

Nicole Corey REALTOR - Real Estate Agent
Nicole Corey REALTOR - Real Estate Agent

Just had the Mongolian Chicken with chow mein and Thai Milk with boba. 😊 It was AMAZING! 👍

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Karen S.

I love this little place...always fresh, hot, delicious, and friendly and polite service. Also always noticeably clean! The owner is great... Gracious and kind.

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Jesse Nicola

What a hidden gem! So friggin tasty. Whenever I'm out here I drop in and get singing because it's amazing. Easily the best most crispy orange chicken I've ever had anywhere. I've had Chinese food in new York, Boston, and all over various corners of country. The orange chicken here wins!

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Soph J

Got the Spicy Garlic Pork (p2 I think?), the Sesame chicken, and the garlic stir fried green beans. Was very good, a little pricey since I got it at dinner time but it was two meals for me and my partner!

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Michelle Camarillo

Food was average. Drinks were very delicious. I had the green apple green tea. It was on point. The restaurant was spotless and the staff was very friendly

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Sunny

Jesse is the manager. He is a warm person. He knows exactly how I like my order, and he usually prepares it himself. Just love this place.

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National Study Academy Kim

Awesome food, great service, and the chow mein was full of flavor and huge portion. Well worth the price. Even the shrimp Kung Pao was spot on. My new favorite Chinese restaurant. 😍

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schmiddyfi

Great food, cozy place, friendly service, and very reasonable prices. I recommend it!

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Mosh Mosh

I love this place so much especially their orange chicken it’s so good

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Laura Edmondson

Our favorite lunch place and the Thai Iced tea is the best in all Ventura County.

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Kimberly Lee

Really great Chinese food in the Ojai Valley at a reasonable price. I have been there many times and there food is always consistently good.

schmiddyfi
schmiddyfi

Great food, cozy place, friendly service, and very reasonable prices. I recommend it!

Mosh Mosh
Mosh Mosh

I love this place so much especially their orange chicken it’s so good

Laura Edmondson
Laura Edmondson

Our favorite lunch place and the Thai Iced tea is the best in all Ventura County.

Daisy Duke
Daisy Duke

Really great Chinese food in the Ojai Valley at a reasonable price. I have been there many times and there food is always consistently good.

Chuy Morales
Chuy Morales

is the best Chinese food I have ever tasted. service is very good. The cashier is also very friendly

Karen S.
Karen S.

I love this little place...always fresh, hot, delicious, and friendly and polite service. Also always noticeably clean! The owner is great... Gracious and kind.

Sunny
Sunny

Jesse is the manager. He is a warm person. He knows exactly how I like my order, and he usually prepares it himself. Just love this place.

Michelle Camarillo
Michelle Camarillo

Food was average. Drinks were very delicious. I had the green apple green tea. It was on point. The restaurant was spotless and the staff was very friendly

National Study Academy Kim
National Study Academy Kim

Awesome food, great service, and the chow mein was full of flavor and huge portion. Well worth the price. Even the shrimp Kung Pao was spot on. My new favorite Chinese restaurant. 😍

Soph J
Soph J

Got the Spicy Garlic Pork (p2 I think?), the Sesame chicken, and the garlic stir fried green beans. Was very good, a little pricey since I got it at dinner time but it was two meals for me and my partner!

Jesse Nicola
Jesse Nicola

What a hidden gem! So friggin tasty. Whenever I'm out here I drop in and get singing because it's amazing. Easily the best most crispy orange chicken I've ever had anywhere. I've had Chinese food in new York, Boston, and all over various corners of country. The orange chicken here wins!

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CJ love

Great food, great service. A little pricey for what you get as the portions seem to be getting smaller

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Nat

The staff are nice, and I am addicted to their Thai iced teas and taro smoothie. Food is moderately priced and tasty.

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Ella wolson

I got teriyaki chicken with fried rice it was okay and cheap food if ur craving chinese. The broccoli was really fresh.

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Gene Perez

Fast, friendly, and tasty. $8 + $9 = $23 for lunch? Other than that, great!

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Erik Gutierrez

Good service, friendly and nice staff. Fast and tasty, always clean, affordable prices but chicken is not always cook right or to the perfection small pieces of chicken taste good but the big piece have a different taste 👍👌🍗🍖🥠🥡🍤🍱🍤

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PSmith

This is the only Chinese takeout around and I'm a big fan of the hot sour soup and spicy eggplant with hot garlic sauce. It's the only dish I order. Since the overhaul the place is clean and seems efficiently run.. It's perfect for us locals.

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Brian Willhite

Nice staff. Clean restaurant. Good food. A little pricey for what you get. I go there about once a month. Never been sick

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Rio Petersen

The quality at AJ's Chinese is excellent, many of the Asian boarding students of Ojai come here for a taste of home. I would say it is the best and most authentic Chinese food in all of Ojai. This place also offers delicious Boba green tea drinks. The only problem is the price, this place is pretty expensive so it may break the bank.

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Mai Tai Mike

The almond chicken is really good, as is the chow mein. The flavor and quality is consistent, service varies.

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La Ron Scott

Tried this place for the first time today. Must say my experience was pretty positive. Needed a quick bite to go. Ordered chicken cow mein dinner, shrimp fried rice and another side of chow mein. Everything was still hot 20 minutes later when I was finally able to eat. My only thing was I felt like it was a couple bucks over priced for what I received but the flavour almost makes up for that. Would definitely recommend this place as ill be returning to try other menu items!

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Judy Moreno

Tried them for first time today and sechuan pork lunch special was delicious. Came with rice and soup. Spent about $12. Was 2 meals for me. Super hot and tasty.

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Walter Peterson

Darn good Chinese food! Of course I would give them five stars, but this is not a white linen tablecloth sort of a place. It's a great family restaurant! I can tell you they are doing a bumping take out business. Be sure your there before 8: 30pm when they close, or you'll be sorely disappointed.

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Victor

The food is better than great and beyond authentic.

Judy Moreno
Judy Moreno

Tried them for first time today and sechuan pork lunch special was delicious. Came with rice and soup. Spent about $12. Was 2 meals for me. Super hot and tasty.

Walter Peterson
Walter Peterson

Darn good Chinese food! Of course I would give them five stars, but this is not a white linen tablecloth sort of a place. It's a great family restaurant! I can tell you they are doing a bumping take out business. Be sure your there before 8: 30pm when they close, or you'll be sorely disappointed.

La Ron Scott
La Ron Scott

Tried this place for the first time today. Must say my experience was pretty positive. Needed a quick bite to go. Ordered chicken cow mein dinner, shrimp fried rice and another side of chow mein. Everything was still hot 20 minutes later when I was finally able to eat. My only thing was I felt like it was a couple bucks over priced for what I received but the flavour almost makes up for that. Would definitely recommend this place as ill be returning to try other menu items!

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Lance Rahey

About average. I had the chicken curry. Lots of fresh vegetables while a little more sauce would have made it a lot better.

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aisha colbert

It was ok food. Cashier was friendly. Prices too high for the quality of food you receive.

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BO DIDLY

The orange chicken had many super hot red peppers, so ask for less peppers. The fried rice had hard pieces and appeared older than a couple of days.

BO DIDLY
BO DIDLY

The orange chicken had many super hot red peppers, so ask for less peppers. The fried rice had hard pieces and appeared older than a couple of days.

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Karestin Thompson

I asked if there was anything it cream cheese in the cream cheese won to. And told no only to get home and there is imitation crab in them.

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Adam English

Good American style Chinese food. Fast friendly clean. Counter service only. Ojai prices. Second time review: both my food (Szechuan pork) and my wife's (mooshu veggies) we're so incredibly salty as to be unedible. My 7 year old likes the teriyaki chicken which I agree is fine/good.

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Tiffany Banta

-Veggie tofu soup decent. The little fried wontons were stale. -Plain fried ok. -Steamed rice good. -Egg rolls: would not order again. -Veggie fried dumplings: would not order again -Spicy popcorn chicken: super super super salty! Meat quality, very poor: Would not order again.

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Tino Bandito

Food was ok, Ordered an item and didn’t get exactly what I ordered. Called them and told them and they were rude 0 out of 10 because of the customer service.

Tino Bandito
Tino Bandito

Food was ok, Ordered an item and didn’t get exactly what I ordered. Called them and told them and they were rude 0 out of 10 because of the customer service.

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11566 N Ventura Ave, Ojai, CA 93023

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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🥗 Vegetarian Options
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Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11AM-3PM
Rating
4.2/5
💬 Reviews
193
💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 10 min here
📞 Phone
+1 805-646-1177
🌐 Website
ajchineseexpressca.com
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