Chef's Express Menu

3442 Village Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546, United States
$$$ Chinese restaurant
(105 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Chef's Express, a delightful Chinese restaurant nestled in Castro Valley, CA. Here, the culinary journey unfolds through a menu rich in flavor and tradition.

Start with our mouthwatering Noodles and Rice. The Chow Fun, with its flat rice noodles, and the Thin Hong Kong Chow Mein are standout dishes, each expertly stir-fried in savory sauces that tantalize the taste buds for just $16. For those seeking warmth, our comforting congee is perfectly priced at $12.

Seafood lovers will adore the Honey Walnut Prawns—crispy, creamy perfection at $17—as well as the spicy yet balanced flavors of our Spicy Basil Shrimp. Patrons rave about the generous portions and fresh ingredients, making dining here a satisfying experience for all.

Exceptional service complements the culinary offerings, ensuring that every visit to Chef's Express is a memorable one.

Noodles, Rice, and Congee

  • Chow Fun

    Flat rice noodles tossed with onion and vegetable in a savory sauce.

    US$16.00
  • Thin Hong Kong Chow Mein

    Thin egg noodles stir fried with onion and vegetables in soy sauce.

    US$16.00
  • Tomato Beef Chow Mein
    US$15.00
  • Braised Rice Noodle With Duck & Preserved Veggie
    US$16.00
  • Seafood Combo With Crispy Rice Noodle
    US$17.00
  • Congee
    US$12.00
  • Chow Mein

    Egg noodles, cabbage, and onions stir fried with soy sauce.

    US$16.00
  • Singapore Rice Noodle

    Rice noodles, b.b.q. Pork, shrimp, onion, bell pepper and fluffed eggs tossed with curry sauce.

    US$17.00
  • Seafood Fried Rice

    Tossed with egg white, shrimp, fish, scallops, and onion.

    US$16.00
  • Seafood Chow Mein
    US$16.00
  • Crispy Fried Noodle

    Crispy thin egg noodles topped with a mixed vegetable gravy.

    US$17.00
  • Crispy Noodle Seafood
    US$16.00
  • White Rice

    16oz.

    US$4.00
  • Garlic Noodles With Chicken & Shrimp

    Chicken, shrimp, garlic, butter and onion tossed in our soy sauce.

    US$16.00
  • Crab Meat Fried Rice

    Crab meat, eggs, garlic, ginger, onion, and cilantro.

    US$18.00
  • Salty Fish & Chicken Fried Rice
    US$18.00
  • Premium Soy Sauce Thin Chow Mein
    US$14.00
  • Malaysia Chow Fun

    B.b.q. Pork, shrimp, bell pepper, egg, and onion tossed in our spicy curry sauce.

    US$16.00
  • Yang Chow Fried Rice

    Chinese sausage, shrimp, BBQ pork and egg.

    US$16.00
  • Xo Sauce Seafood Fried Rice

    Chili, shrimp, squid fish and egg.

    US$18.00
  • Shrimp Chow Fun With Egg Sauce Over

    Chow fun.

    US$16.00
  • Tomato Beef Fried Noodle
    US$15.00
  • Egg White & Dried Scallops Fried Rice
    US$18.00
  • Fried Rice
    US$16.00

Beverages

  • Sprite, Can

    The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

    US$2.50
  • Snapple
    US$3.00
  • Diet Cola, Can
    US$2.50
  • Cola, Can
    US$2.50
  • Bottled Water
    US$1.95
  • Homemade Thai Tea
    US$4.00

Over Rice

  • Orange Pork Chop
    US$16.75
  • House Special Beef Stew
    US$15.50
  • Basil Eggplant Tofu

    Fresh Chinese eggplant and fried tofu braised with our spicy basil garlic sauce.

    US$16.75
  • Tofu Beef
    US$14.75
  • Scrambled Egg With Shrimps
    US$17.50
  • Dried Fried Green Beans
    US$16.75
  • Mongolian Shrimp

    Chili pepper and green & white onion with shrimps in our special hot sauce served on a bed of crispy rice noodles.

    US$17.50
  • MAPO Tofu

    Soft tofu braised with Chinese pickles in a spicy szechuan bean sauce.

    US$16.75
  • Green Beans Chicken
    US$16.75
  • Salt & Pepper Shrimp

    Spicy. Lightly battered shell-less shrimp flash fried, then tossed with garlic, onion, and red chili peppers.

    US$17.50
  • Broccoli Chicken

    Chicken sautéed with broccoli and carrots in oyster sauce.

    US$16.75
  • Sweet & Sour Shrimp
    US$17.50
  • Sesame Chicken
    US$16.75
  • Bitter Melon With Spareribs
    US$15.50
  • Broccoli Shrimp
    US$17.00
  • Peking Pork-Chop
    US$16.75
  • Scramble Egg Shrimps
    US$15.50
  • Salt & Pepper Pork Chops
    US$16.75
  • Green Beans Beef
    US$16.75
  • Tomato Beef
    US$14.75
  • Vegetable Shrimp
    US$17.50
  • Ginger Beef

    Slices of beef quickly stir fried in our house sauce with fresh ginger and scallions.

    US$16.75
  • Spicy Basil Shrimp

    Shrimp sautéed with onion string beans bell pepper and zucchini in our special spicy sauce.

    US$15.50
  • Green Beans Shrimp
    US$17.50
  • Honey Walnut Shrimp
    US$17.50
  • Sweet & Sour Pork

    Pork battered and fried then tossed with bell pepper onion carrot and pineapple in our sweet & sour sauce.

    US$16.75
  • Mongolian Chicken

    Chicken sautéed with chili peppers and green & white onion in our special hot sauce served on a bed of crispy rice noodles.

    US$16.75
  • Basil Chicken & Shrimp

    Tender shrimp and chicken sautéed with string beans onion and bell pepper in house basil sauce.

    US$17.50
  • Broccoli Beef

    Beef sautéed with broccoli and carrots in oyster sauce.

    US$16.75
  • Kung Pao Chicken

    Chicken sautéed with vegetable & dried chili pepper in our hot Kung pao sauce then topped with roasted peanuts.

    US$16.75
  • Orange Chicken

    Tossed with chili peppers and orange peels for a combination of spice and citrus.

    US$16.75
  • Vegetable Fish
    US$17.50
  • Mixed Vegetables Tofu
    US$16.75
  • Basil Fish

    Fish sautéed with onion, string beans, bell pepper, and zucchini in our spicy basil black bean sauce.

    US$17.50
  • Bitter Melon Beef
    US$15.50
  • Mongolian Beef

    Beef sautéed with chili peppers and green & white onion in our special hot sauce served on a bed of crispy.

    US$16.75
  • Sweet Sour Chicken

    Chicken battered and fried to golden brown tossed with onions carrots pineapple and bell pepper in our sweet & sour sauce.

    US$16.75
  • Kung Pao Shrimp
    US$17.50

Steamed Table

  • 1-Entrée
    US$11.75
  • 3-Entrées
    US$15.00
  • Chow Mein

    Egg noodles cabbage and onions stir fried with soy sauce.

    US$5.95
  • Large Seafood Side Entrée
    US$14.95
  • Small Side Entrée
    US$5.45
  • 2-Entrées
    US$13.50
  • Medium Side Entrée
    US$7.25
  • Egg Roll
    US$7.50
  • Large Side Entrée
    US$13.25
  • 3 Egg Custard Bun
    US$7.00
  • Chicken Feet
    US$7.00
  • Medium Seafood Side Entrée
    US$7.95
  • Steamed Black Bean Spareribs
    US$7.00
  • Large Family Dinner
    US$62.95
  • Fried Rice
    US$5.95
  • Small Family Dinner
    US$32.95
  • 3 Pork Bun
    US$7.95
  • Small Seafood Side Entrée
    US$4.95

Vegetable

  • MAPO Tofu

    Soft tofu braised with Chinese pickles in a spicy szechuan bean sauce.

    US$14.00
  • Dry Fried String Beans

    Fresh string bean sautéed in a spicy black bean sauce with green & white onions, and carrots.

    US$14.00
  • Basil Eggplant Tofu

    Fresh Chinese eggplant and fried tofu braised with our spicy basil garlic sauce.

    US$14.00
  • Mixed Vegetables

    Assorted vegetables stir fried with a light garlic wine sauce.

    US$14.00
  • Chinese Broccoli

    Either sautéed with garlic sauce or served with a drizzle of oyster sauce.

    US$14.00
  • Mixed Vege Tofu
    US$14.00
  • Salt & Pepper Tofu
    US$14.00

Seafood

  • Honey Walnut Prawns

    Lightly battered shrimp quickly fried and coated with a creamy mayonnaise sauce.

    US$17.00
  • Spicy Basil Shrimp

    Spicy. Shrimp sautéed with onion, string beans, bell pepper, and zucchini in our special spicy thai chili fish sauce.

    US$17.00
  • Kung Pao Shrimps

    Stir fried with zucchini, bell pepper, celery, and onion, then sprinkled with roasted peanuts.

    US$17.00
  • Sesame Shrimp
    US$17.00
  • Szechuan Shrimp
    US$17.00
  • Broccoli Shrimps

    Tender shrimp or fish fillet stir-fried with broccoli in a light garlic sauce.

    US$17.00
  • Egg Foo Young

    Mixture of celery, onion, bean sprouts, and egg patty topped with fresh mushrooms in oyster sauce.

    US$17.00
  • Basil Fish

    Fish sautéed with onion, string beans, bell pepper, and zucchini in our spicy basil black bean sauce.

    US$17.00
  • Mixed Vegetable Shrimps

    All fresh vegetables sautéed with shrimps in the garlic wine sauce.

    US$17.00
  • Salt & Pepper Shrimps

    Lightly battered shrimp flash fried, then quickly tossed with garlic, onion, and dried chili peppers.

    US$17.00
  • Green Bean Shrimps
    US$17.00
  • Mongolian Shrimp

    Chili pepper and green & white onion with shrimps in our special hot sauce, served on a bed of crispy rice noodles.

    US$17.00

Meat

  • Peking Pork Chop

    Lightly battered spare ribs deep fried, then coated with our sweet & sour sauce.

    US$16.00
  • Egg Foo Young

    Mixture of celery, onion, bean sprouts, and egg patty topped with fresh mushrooms in oyster sauce.

    US$18.00
  • Ginger Beef

    Slices of beef quickly stir fried in our house sauce with fresh ginger and scallions.

    US$16.00
  • Salt & Pepper Pork Chop
    US$16.00
  • Broccoli Beef

    Beef sautéed with broccoli and carrots in oyster sauce.

    US$16.00
  • Orange Pork Chop
    US$16.00
  • Sweet Sour Pork

    Pork battered and fried, then tossed with bell pepper, onion, carrot, and pineapple in our sweet & sour sauce.

    US$16.00
  • Green Bean Beef
    US$16.00
  • Mongolian Beef

    Beef sautéed with chili peppers and green & white onion in our special hot sauce, served on a bed of crispy.

    US$16.00

Chicken

  • Sweet & Sour Chicken

    Chicken battered and fried to golden brown, tossed with onions, carrots, pineapple, and bell pepper in our sweet & sour sauce.

    US$15.00
  • Orange Chicken

    Tossed with chili peppers and orange peels for a combination of spice and citrus.

    US$15.00
  • Green Bean Chicken

    Fresh string beans and chicken (or beef) stir fried in black bean sauce.

    US$15.00
  • Kung Pao Chicken

    Chicken sautéed with vegetable & dried chili pepper in our hot Kung pao sauce, then topped with roasted peanuts.

    US$15.00
  • Cashew Chicken

    Chicken sautéed with celery, zucchini, mushroom, onion, and roasted nuts in brown garlic sauce .

    US$15.00
  • Broccoli Chicken

    Chicken sautéed with broccoli and carrots in oyster sauce.

    US$15.00
  • Mongolian Chicken

    Chicken sautéed with chili peppers and green & white onion in our special hot sauce, served on a bed of crispy rice noodles.

    US$15.00
  • Egg Foo Young

    Mixture of celery, onion, bean sprouts, and egg patty topped with fresh mushrooms in oyster sauce.

    US$17.00
  • Honey Sesame Chicken

    Chicken battered and fried, tossed in our special tangy, honey sauce, and sprinkled with roasted sesame seeds.

    US$15.00
  • Lemon Chicken

    Chicken breast deep fried then sliced and topped with our tangy lemon sauce.

    US$15.00
  • Spicy Garlic Wings

    Spicy. Chicken wings lightly battered and fried to a golden brown tossed with garlic chili and green onion in szechuan basil sauce.

    US$15.50

Soup

  • Sizzling Rice Soup

    Shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, and Napa cabbage in chicken broth with sizzling rice cakes.

    US$15.50
  • Wonton Soup

    Pork dumplings, cabbage, and mushrooms in chicken broth.

    US$15.50
  • WOR Wonton Soup

    Pork dumplings, beef, b.b.q. Pork, chicken, shrimp, scallops, and fresh vegetables in chicken broth.

    US$15.50
  • West Lake Beef Soup

    Shiitake mushrooms, minced beef, and cilantro with swirled egg white.

    US$15.50
  • Hot Sour Soup

    Tofu, Bamboo Shoots, egg flower, and wood ear in a peppery, tangy chicken broth.

    US$16.95
  • Chicken Corn Soup

    Minced chicken and corn combined in a broth with whipped egg.

    US$16.80
  • Seafood Tofu Soup

    Shrimp, scallops, fish, tofu, cabbage, mushrooms with egg flower.

    US$15.50

Party Tray

  • Shrimp- Chow Fun, Half Tray

    Flat rice noodles tossed with onion and vegetable in a savory sauce.

    US$45.00
  • Beef Chow Mein Long Tray
    US$80.00
  • Vegetable Chow Fun Half Tray
    US$45.00
  • Beef Chow Mein Half Tray
    US$40.00
  • Combo Fried Rice Long Tray
    US$90.00
  • Fried Chicken Wings Full Tray
    US$95.00
  • Homemade BBQ Ribs Half Tray
    US$75.00
  • Fried Chicken Wings Half Tray
    US$55.00
  • Combo Fried Rice Half Tray
    US$55.00
  • Shrimp Chow Mein Long Tray

    Egg noodles cabbage and onions stir fried with soy sauce.

    US$85.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein Half Tray
    US$40.00
  • Pork Fried Rice Long Tray
    US$80.00
  • Pork Chow Mein Half Tray
    US$40.00
  • Combo- Chow Fun, Half Tray

    Flat rice noodles tossed with onion and vegetable in a savory sauce.

    US$45.00
  • Vegetable Fried Rice Long Tray
    US$75.00
  • Spring Roll

    40 pieces.

    US$50.00
  • Vegetable Chow Mein Half Tray
    US$40.00
  • Shrimp Fried Rice Long Tray
    US$90.00
  • Beef Fried Rice Long Tray
    US$80.00
  • Shrimp- Chow Fun, Long Tray
    US$90.00
  • Pork Chow Fun Half Tray
    US$45.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice Long Tray
    US$80.00
  • Shrimp- Chow Mein Half Tray

    Egg noodles cabbage and onions stir fried with soy sauce.

    US$55.00
  • Pork Chow Mein Long Tray
    US$80.00
  • Combo- Chow Mein Half Tray

    Egg noodles cabbage and onions stir fried with soy sauce.

    US$55.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein Long Tray
    US$80.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice Half Tray
    US$45.00
  • Chicken Chow Fun Half Tray
    US$45.00
  • Potsticker

    40 pieces.

    US$55.00
  • Beef Fried Rice Half Tray
    US$45.00
  • Pork Fried Rice Half Tray
    US$45.00
  • Shrimp Fried Rice Half Tray
    US$55.00
  • Vegetable Fried Rice Half Tray
    US$40.00
  • Vegetable Chow Mein Long Tray
    US$80.00
  • Beef Chow Fun Long Tray
    US$80.00
  • Beef Chow Fun Half Tray
    US$45.00
  • Vegetable Chow Fun Long Tray
    US$80.00
  • Combo- Chow Fun, Long Tray

    Flat rice noodles tossed with onion and vegetable in a savory sauce.

    US$90.00
  • Combo Chow Mein Long Tray

    Egg noodles cabbage and onions stir fried with soy sauce.

    US$85.00
  • Pork Chow Fun Long Tray
    US$80.00
  • Singapore Rice Noodle Half Tray

    Rice noodles b.b.q. Pork shrimp onion bell pepper and fluffed eggs tossed with curry sauce.

    US$55.00
  • Homemade BBQ Ribs Full Tray
    US$140.00
  • Chicken Chow Fun Long Tray
    US$80.00

Dim Sum

  • 4 Pork & Shrimp Sui Mye
    US$8.00
  • Salt & Pepper Tofu
    US$15.00
  • Sesame Ball
    US$3.00
  • 2 Sticky Rice In Lotus Leaf
    US$8.00
  • BBQ Pork Bun
    US$7.00
  • Chicken Feet
    US$7.00
  • 4 Shrimp Dumpling
    US$8.00
  • Chinese Donut
    US$3.00
  • 3 Crispy Potsticker

    Three dumplings with a crispy exterior and a savory filling.

    US$4.50
  • 3 Egg Custard Bun
    US$7.00
  • Steamed Black Bean Spareribs
    US$7.00

Chef's Specials

  • Chef's Special Beef Stew
    US$17.00
  • Chinese Bacon & Sausages With Chinese Broccoli
    US$18.00
  • Bitter Melon & Spareribs
    US$17.00
  • Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet
    US$17.00
  • Pork Belly & Preserved Green
    US$18.00
  • Bitter Melon With Egg
    US$17.00
  • Salty Fish & Chicken And Tofu
    US$17.00
  • Bitter Melon Beef
    US$17.00