Hong Kong Express - Costa Mesa

This is the kind of place people refer to when they talk about great, affordable Chinese cuisine. You won’t find any kids doing their homework here—everyone has grown up at U.C.I. I’ve been visiting this spot for 20 years, and the same owners are still running it, achieving their American dream by serving large portions at low prices. A meal here can last me two days, all for the cost of a two-item combo meal elsewhere.

Buffet style chinese in Costa Mesa? Found! A two entree completely overflows a togo clamshell. All the players are here; broc/beef, sweet sour chicken, ckxn n green beans, kung pao chxn and more! They have pork and teriyaki chxn. Have not tried yet and read pork can be a bit dry. Will have to try myself. 2 entre for 12$, done! So much food really you can split between two persons. TIP Theres a lot of traffic on Harbor Blvd here. Lots of turn ins too. Beware of that right lane and watch for people pulling out.

This format of Chinese food is great, I'm a huge fan... But the barbecue pork was very dry and not flavorful on it's own. I'll admit with the noodles in one bite it was much better... But the barbecue pork missed the mark for me a bit. The value isn't amazing but the location is great and the place looked and smelled clean.

The food was delicious, the service excellent, and the prices reasonable. It's quite rare to find all these qualities in Orange County, so they definitely deserve 5 stars!

The food here is delightful and straightforward. The orange chicken is cooked to perfection. The staff is very friendly as well.