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1911 W. Main St., Ste. 3 Mesa, AZ 85201

480-668-5910 

http://www.asiancafeexpress.com  

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1911 W. Main St., Ste. 3 Mesa AZ 85201

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  • Asian, Chinese
    Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
    $$ $, $$
    MasterCard, Visa
  • Casual
    Kid Friendly, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Lunch
    None
  • Not Accepted
    Lot Available
Description

Despite the name, Asian Cafe Express is no generic pan-Asian fast food joint. Not even close. It's exceptionally tasty, unbelievably cheap, authentic Hong Kong-style cuisine in Mesa. Behind it all is chef Michael Leung, former owner of central Phoenix's Gourmet House of Hong Kong. Be prepared to spend some time ogling the expansive menu, featuring scores of different stews and sautés, fried rice, hot pots, congee, and so many kinds of noodles - egg noodle and rice noodle soups, lo mein, chow mein, and chow fun. There's a handful of items from Taiwan and Southeast Asia, and even spaghetti.








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  • 2010 | Best Chinese Restaurant

    The Valley's best place to fill up on authentic Chinese cuisine also happens to be a very modest storefront with a no-frills little dining room. Although you won't find lavish furnishings fit for an emperor at Asian Cafe Express, you will find a very glorious feast. Chef-owner Michael Leung's excellent sauces are the highlight of many dishes, and his pan-fried noodles have that perfect tinge of smokiness. He does vegetables with finesse and transforms seafood into even more of a delicacy... More »

  • 2009 | Best Chinese Restaurant

    Don't be fooled by the nondescript name -- Asian Café Express is all about authentic Hong Kong cuisine, masterfully created by chef-owner Michael Leung. The atmosphere feels a lot like Chinatown, too, from handwritten signs listing specials in English and Chinese to tables full of Chinese customers who make the restaurant bustle at dinner. They're here for chilled five-spice beef, plump pan-fried noodles kissed with heady black bean sauce, whole fish prepared a half-dozen ways,... More »

  • 2008 | Best Chinese Restaurant

    What's in a name? Well, not always what you might think. To the uninitiated, Asian Café Express might seem like a nondescript fast-food joint serving a mishmash of Asian food, but in truth, this unassuming eatery is pure Hong Kong, baby. Like so many good Chinese restaurants, Asian Café Express is efficient and no-frills, with specials written in Chinese and English tacked to pastel pink walls. Photos of special dishes are helpful, too, since the menu itself sprawls on and... More »

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  • phoenixnewtimesbestof
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    | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

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    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    What's in a name? Well, not always what you might think. To the uninitiated, Asian Café Express might seem like a nondescript fast-food joint serving a mishmash of Asian food, but in truth, this unassuming eatery is pure Hong Kong, baby. Like so many good Chinese restaurants, Asian Café Express is efficient and no-frills, with specials written in Chinese and English tacked to pastel pink walls. Photos of special dishes are helpful, too, since the menu itself sprawls on and on. Like noodles? This place has dozens of choices, from black mushroom chow fun and beef tripe lo mein to a slew of different soups. Stir-fry dishes round up a mind-boggling assortment of ingredients, such as bean sprouts and shredded pork, or scrambled egg with shrimp. You can get whole fish prepared several different ways, and there are so many hot-pot concoctions that it would take weeks of dedicated eating just to try them all. But hey, it's fun to try — nothing costs more than $7.99, so why not be adventurous?

  • Chris S1
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    | Mesa, AZ | 2 Reviews

    4
    | Fri, June 26, 2009

    Finally! Been down in the Phoenix area for five years and it has been all too long since having great east Asian food. They have a huge selection, modest prices, and worthy crab puffs. Try the kung pao squid! Mmmmm...

Back to TopMenu
Main Menu
Appetizers
$1.85
Chicken Egg Roll (2 Pcs)
$1.85
Vegetable Spring Egg Roll (2 Pcs)
$1.85
Chicken Dumplings (3 Pcs)
deep fried/steam
$1.85
Deep Fried Chicken Wings (4 Pcs)
$1.85
Deep Fried Onion Rings (8 Pcs)
Soup
16 Oz $2.50
32 Oz $4.30
Egg Drop Soup
16 Oz $2.50
32 Oz $4.30
Hot & Sour Soup
16 Oz $2.50
32 Oz $4.30
Chicken
w/noodle soup
Fried Rice
$5.00
Chicken Fried Rice
$5.00
Beef Fried Rice
$5.00
Pork Fried Rice
$5.00
Shrimp Fried Rice
$5.00
Vegetable Fried Rice
Mixed Vegetable
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Black Mushroom
w/tofu and green (deep fried)
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Deep Fried Tofu
w/ fresh mushroom and green
Chicken
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Orange Chicken
deep fried chicken with fresh orange sauce
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Mongolia Chicken (hot)
sliced chicken w/ brown sauce & fried w/ scallions
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Mixed Vegetable Chicken
slice chicken w/vegetables
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Black Pepper Chicken (hot)
slice chicken, onion w/black bean sauce
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Spicy Chicken
deep fried chicken w/ hot sauce
Beef
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Beef W/ Broccoli
sliced beef, broccoli w/ brown sauce
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Mongolia Beef (hot)
beef, greens, brown onion w/hot mongolian sauce
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Kung Pao Beef (hot)
sliced beef with hot szechwan sauce
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Black Pepper Beef (hot)
slice beef and onion w/ black pepper sauce
Regular $5.27
Large $7.22
Teriyaki Beef
sliced chicken cooked with teriyaki sauce

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