# First Chinese Express > Ordering happens outside with no dine-in option, creating a quick takeout atmosphere. Food offers generous portions and reasonably priced specials, with standout dishes like shrimp fried rice and spicy chicken wings. Cooking avoids traditional woks, focusing on consistent, straightforward preparation. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/FirstChineseExpress - Address: 7125 Broadway, Lemon Grove, California, United States - Phone: +16196985512 - Google rating: 4 (97 reviews) ## What it is good for - Dinner Spots — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Food — 8.2/10 - Seafood — 7.5/10 - Shrimp Fried Rice — 7.5/10 - Fried Rice — 6.9/10 ## What people say - "The food here is amazing and tastes authentic." - "The Shrimp Fried Rice is perfect, packed with lots of egg and shrimp." - "The lunch special here is a great deal at $8.49." ## Good to know - Customers have to order their food outside in the cold. - There is a long wait for food after ordering. - The lunch special costs $8.49 and includes a free side of rice. - There is no seating inside the restaurant for dining. - They don't allow dine-in; food is for takeout only. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.