Chow time at China Chef Express (Jan 14th)

ne of the things I miss most about Los Angeles is China Chef Express in Long Beach.  Located on 1222 Obisbo Avenue (Long Beach) just three blocks from my former apartment, it was where I bought takeout once or twice a week.  I was in the area the other day and swung by for a nostalgic lunch.  This place always had a constant line of customers.  And when I was there, it was no exception.

Consider their $3.50 combo ($3.68 after tax):

• Chow mein
• Fried rice
• Egg roll
• Any 1 item (I usually get kung pao chicken or BBQ pork)
• Small soda

This is an unbeatable deal!  Most of the time, I couldn't finish it.  So the next day, I'd make rice or congee and mix in the leftovers.  Fine, I probably gained a few pounds from years of eating there.  But where can you get two tasty meals for $3.68?