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Welcome to China Express

Welcome to China Express! Fast, affordable Chinese-American favorites. Try our famous Orange Chicken or Chicken & Broccoli lunch, served hot with friendly service.

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Customer Favorites

Famous General Tso's Chicken.

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Interior of China Express Restaurant showing green booths, tables, and the front counter.

Welcome to China Express

Your local spot for quick, satisfying Chinese takeout. Stop by for your favorites—just remember we are Cash Only!

Why Choose Us

China Express restaurant storefront.

Customer Favorites

Famous for our Sesame Chicken, General Tso's, and Spring Rolls, served hot.

Quick & Convenient

Enjoy quick, fresh service for lunch or dinner. Ready when you are.

Friendly Service

Always served with great care, a warm welcome, and a sweet smile.

Great Value

Always serving generous portions of delicious food at affordable prices.

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What Our Guests Say

See why our neighbors in Franklin keep coming back for our quick service and delicious favorites.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I always get the chicken and broccoli—very good and quick. Just a heads-up: it’s cash only, so come prepared.

David
David
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The General Tso’s shrimp was delicious—thick sauce and plenty of it. The lady at the counter was very friendly and sweet. Will definitely stop by again.

Dennis
Dennis
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The food is excellent—definitely worth coming back for!

Harry
Harry
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The food is straightforward and satisfying—simple flavors that hit the spot.

KC Williams
KC Williams

Find Us Today

Stop By Today

Phone

(757) 562-6269

Address

1100 Armory Dr, Franklin, VA 23851

Hours

Monday10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM–9:00 PM
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Restaurant, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Courtland, Ivor, Suffolk, Capron, Newsoms, Zuni, Hollister, Bennett's Creek, Pleasant Hill, Boykins, Southampton Meadows, Sedley, Petersburg, Chesapeake, Smithfield.