About the Family

Chinese Express is first and foremost a family restaurant that caters to all, especially to those who must contend with time restrictions at meal time.

Voted #1 Platinum Winner by 2023 CommunityVotes Thunder Bay - Food and Drink – Chinese Restaurants

Voted #1 in The Chronicle Journal newspaper 2023 Readers' Choice Awards for Best Chinese Restaurants

Voted number 2 for Asian Food [Number 1 for Chinese Food] for the 2021 Thunder Bay's Favorites Readers' Choice Award by the Chronicle Journal
Top 3 Finalist for Asian Food for the 2020 Thunder Bay's Favorites Readers' Choice Award by the Chronicle Journal

Family-owned and -operated Chinese Express has been serving the residents of Thunder Bay for more than 20 years. Our delicious, homemade Cantonese cuisine is winner of the Readers’ Choice Award for Thunder Bay’s favourite Chinese restaurant voted by The Chronicle Journal newspaper.

Daily Lunch Specials

Chinese Express is located on the Southside of Thunder Bay on Arthur Street, only minutes away from major hotels and shopping centres. We offer daily lunch specials until 2:00 PM, providing an excellent and wide ranging selection of our savoury traditional dishes.

Family Dinners, Combination Plates & House Specials

Come in and try one of our family dinners, combination plates or house specials while enjoying our warm and friendly atmosphere, along with great Asian music and entertainment featured on our dining room televisions. Don’t forget to sample Mom’s famous “Secret Recipe”. Her crispy, gluten-free Vietnamese egg rolls combined with her secret sauce will be sure to please your taste buds. Perhaps you would like to try our “Best in Town” delicious, breaded and seasoned Bon Bon Spare Ribs, a local delicacy. Our friendly staff will make you feel at home, and Mom may even come by to make sure you are enjoying your food and experience.

Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery

We also cater to small and large parties for those who do not have time to cook! Don’t have time to come in? We offer quick and easy takeout and delivery service to accommodate all your needs. Stop by or give us a call at 807-475-8833 and try our delicious Chinese food today!