Oriental Express Menu

🍜 Oriental Express Restaurant – Kamloops, BC offers authentic Cantonese and Szechuan Chinese cuisine at 1166 8th Street in the North Shore/Westsyde neighborhood. Loved for generous, MSG‑free portions and fast, friendly service, this owner-operated spot is known for standout dishes like crispy garlic dumplings, wonton soup, Mongolian beef, salt‑and‑pepper fried chicken, vegetable chop suey, and Singapore-style vermicelli noodles. Frequently recommended by local Redditors as “one of the best take-out” options in town, its consistency and bold flavours make it a go-to for families and long-time diners in Kamloops.

Oriental Express menu in Kamloops:

🥟 Appetizers

• Lettuce Wrap with Minced Beef

  Crisp lettuce cups served with savoury minced beef. (Small or Large)

• Cantonese Crispy Spring Roll

  Classic deep-fried spring roll with a crisp shell and veggie filling.

• Deep Fried Chicken Wings

  Juicy wings fried to golden perfection.

• Deep Fried Wonton with Sweet & Sour Sauce

  Crispy wontons served with tangy sweet & sour dipping sauce.

• Sliced Chilled BBQ Pork

  Tender slices of Chinese-style barbecue pork, served cold.

• Chinese Sausage

  Savoury, lightly sweetened Chinese sausage slices.

• Garlic Dumplings

  Plump dumplings pan-fried with garlic.

• 🌶️ Curry Triangles

  Spiced curry-filled pastries with a crispy shell.

• 🌶️ Salt & Peppery Chicken Wings

  Crispy wings tossed in house-blend peppery seasoning.

🍲 Soup

(Small or Large)

• 🌶️ Hot & Sour Soup

  Bold and tangy soup with tofu, vegetables, and egg ribbons.

• West Lake Style Minced Beef Soup

  Delicately seasoned soup with minced beef and egg white.

• Sliced Bean Curd & Seafood

  Silken tofu with shrimp and squid in a light broth.

• Wonton Soup

  Traditional pork wontons in a savoury clear broth.

• Mushroom & Green Pea Egg Soup

  Comforting egg drop soup with mushrooms and peas.

• Wor Wonton Soup

  Deluxe wonton soup with BBQ pork, vegetables, and shrimp.

🍗 Chicken

• Sesame Chicken

  Crispy chicken glazed with sesame-infused sweet sauce.

• 🌶️ Spicy Szechuan Chicken

  Wok-fried chicken in fiery Szechuan-style sauce.

• 🌶️ Sliced Hot & Spicy Chicken

  Tender chicken slices in a chili-garlic sauce.

• Beijing Lemon Chicken

  Golden-fried chicken topped with bright lemon sauce.

• Sliced Chicken with Cashew Nuts & Almond

  Stir-fried chicken with crunchy nuts and vegetables.

• Breaded Almond Chicken

  Deep-fried chicken breast coated in almond breading.

• Sliced Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

  Savoury stir-fried chicken with fermented black beans.

• Sliced Chicken with Two Kinds of Mushrooms

  Stir-fried with earthy mushroom medley and light sauce.

🐖 Pork

• Dry Garlic Boneless Pork

  Crisp-fried pork pieces tossed in dry garlic.

• Honey Garlic Boneless Pork

  Pork pieces glazed in house honey-garlic sauce.

• Dry Garlic Spareribs

  Deep-fried spareribs seasoned with roasted garlic.

• 🌶️ Hot Spicy Sliced Pork

  Spicy stir-fried pork in chili sauce.

• Honey Garlic Spareribs

  Classic sweet and garlicky glazed ribs.

• Sliced Lean Pork with Cashew Nuts & Almond

  Nutty stir-fry with pork and mixed vegetables.

• Steamed Minced Pork with Chinese Sausage

  Savoury steamed dish topped with sliced sausage.

• Sliced Pork with Ginger & Green Onion

  Classic combo of pork, fresh ginger, and green onion.

🐄 Beef

• Sliced Beef & Broccoli

  Tender beef in a light garlic sauce with broccoli.

• 🌶️ Spicy Sliced Szechuan Beef

  Beef stir-fried in spicy Szechuan chili sauce.

• 🌶️ Mongolian Beef

  Wok-seared beef with scallions in rich Mongolian sauce.

• Sliced Beef with Black Bean Sauce

  Robust black bean sauce over stir-fried beef.

• 🌶️ Spicy Shredded Beef in Chili

  Thin beef strips tossed in hot chili oil and garlic.

• Sliced Beef with Snow Peas

  Fresh snow peas and beef in mild soy glaze.

• Sliced Beef with Tomatoes

  Juicy tomatoes paired with stir-fried beef.

• Sliced Beef with Two Kinds of Mushrooms

  Savoury beef with a mix of earthy mushrooms.

• Lemon Honey Crispy Beef

  Deep-fried beef strips drizzled with lemon honey sauce.

🦐 Seafood

• 🌶️ Hot & Spicy Sauteed Prawns

  Prawns stir-fried with vegetables in a fiery chili sauce.

• 🌶️ Spicy Szechuan Prawns

  Bold prawns tossed in zesty Szechuan-style sauce.

• Fresh Prawns in Black Bean Sauce

  Savoury prawns sautéed with fermented black beans.

• Pan Fried Prawns with Peppery Salt

  Crispy prawns seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic.

• Prawns in Cream and Butter Sauce

  Rich and indulgent prawns in a velvety cream sauce.

• Deep Fried Prawns

  Classic battered prawns, golden and crisp.

• Sauteed Prawns with Two Kinds of Mushrooms

  Stir-fried prawns with earthy mushroom blend.

• Sauteed Prawns with Fresh Tomatoes

  Juicy prawns and tomatoes in a tangy stir-fry.

• Pan Fried Prawns with Garlic

  Garlic-forward prawns pan-fried for full flavor.

• Steamed Prawns in Garlic Sauce

  Light and fragrant garlic-steamed prawns.

• 🌶️ Spicy Szechuan Fresh Squid

  Tender squid in a hot Szechuan sauce.

• Fresh Squid in Black Bean Sauce

  Savory squid stir-fried with black beans and peppers.

• Sauteed Fresh Squid with Two Kinds of Mushrooms

  Squid stir-fried with a medley of mushrooms.

• 🌶️ Pan Fried Squid with Peppery Salt

  Crispy squid with savory salt and chili seasoning.

• 🌶️ Hot & Spicy Sauteed Scallops

  Scallops seared with spicy garlic chili sauce.

• 🌶️ Spicy Szechuan Scallops

  Bold scallops tossed in spicy Szechuan-style stir-fry.

• Sauteed Scallops with Two Kinds of Mushrooms

  Tender scallops and mushrooms in light brown sauce.

• Scallops in Black Bean Sauce

  A classic black bean stir-fry with tender scallops.

• Sauteed Rock Cod in Black Bean Sauce

  Mild, flaky fish with a punchy fermented bean sauce.

• Triple Seafood with Black Bean Sauce

  A medley of prawns, scallops, and squid in black bean sauce.

🍍 Sweet & Sour

• Sweet & Sour Pork with Pineapple

  Classic deep-fried pork bites in tangy pineapple sauce.

• Sweet & Sour Boneless Chicken with Pineapple

  Crispy chicken tossed in sweet and sour pineapple glaze.

🍛 Curry

• 🌶️ Curried Chicken

  Chicken simmered in a fragrant yellow curry sauce.

• 🌶️ Curried Beef

  Tender beef slices in aromatic curry.

• 🌶️ Curried Prawns

  Juicy prawns in a rich curry sauce.

• 🌶️ Curried Squid

  Spicy stir-fried squid with house curry seasoning.

• 🌶️ Curried Mixed Vegetables

  Assorted vegetables cooked in mild yellow curry.

• 🌶️ Curried Scallops

  Delicate scallops in spicy golden curry.

🍳 Egg Foo Yong

• Chicken Egg Foo Yong

  Chinese-style omelette with diced chicken.

• BBQ Pork Egg Foo Yong

  Fluffy egg patty with tender BBQ pork.

• Shrimp Egg Foo Yong

  Plump shrimp folded into an egg omelette.

• Mushroom Egg Foo Yong

  Egg patties with sautéed mushrooms.

• Special Egg Foo Yong

  Loaded omelette with BBQ pork, shrimp, and veggies.

• Plain Egg Foo Yong

  Simple egg patty, perfect as a side.

🪷 Phoenix Nest

Served in a crispy potato string basket with mixed vegetables and nuts.

• Fresh Prawns

  Juicy prawns stir-fried and served in a crispy nest.

• Fresh Scallops

  Tender scallops with vegetables in a potato basket.

• Triple Seafood

  A trio of prawns, scallops, and squid in savory sauce.

• Sliced Chicken

  Tender chicken breast with stir-fried veggies and nuts.

• Sliced Beef

  Thin beef strips sautéed with vegetables in light sauce.

🍽️ Bean Cakes

• 🌶️ Spicy Bean Cakes with Minced Beef

  Tofu stir-fried with beef and chili garlic sauce.

• Prawns with Bean Cakes

  Prawns and tofu in savory brown sauce.

• BBQ Pork with Bean Cakes

  Savory tofu stir-fried with BBQ pork.

• Two Kinds of Mushrooms with Bean Cakes

  Silken tofu paired with a blend of mushrooms.

🥦 Vegetables & Chop Suey

• Vegetable Chop Suey

  Assorted veggies stir-fried in light garlic sauce.

• Special Chop Suey

  Mixed meats and vegetables in house gravy.

• Chicken Chop Suey

  Chicken and vegetables sautéed together.

• Beef Chop Suey

  Stir-fried beef with assorted vegetables.

• Prawn Chop Suey

  Juicy prawns and vegetables in light sauce.

• Squid Chop Suey

  Fresh squid with stir-fried vegetables.

• Scallop Chop Suey

  Tender scallops with mixed vegetables.

• Rock Cod Chop Suey

  Flaky cod with vegetables in savory sauce.

• Buddha’s Feast

  A vegetarian medley of seasonal vegetables.

🍜 Chow Mein

• 🌶️ Hot & Spicy Thick Noodles with Shrimp

  Chewy thick noodles with shrimp and chili seasoning.

• Chicken & Mushroom Chow Mein

  Stir-fried noodles with chicken and mushrooms.

• Squid Black Bean Sauce Chow Mein

  Savory noodles with squid in black bean sauce.

• Beef Chow Mein

  Classic noodle stir-fry with beef.

• Chicken Chow Mein

  Stir-fried noodles with tender chicken.

• BBQ Pork Chow Mein

  Chinese BBQ pork and noodles.

• Shrimp Chow Mein

  Prawns and noodles sautéed in light soy sauce.

• Special Chow Mein

  Mixed meats and veggies with noodles.

• Chicken in Black Bean Sauce Chow Mein

  Savory black bean chicken with noodles.

• Beef in Black Bean Sauce Chow Mein

  Beef stir-fried in black bean sauce over noodles.

• Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce Chow Mein

  Shrimp and vegetables in black bean sauce with noodles.

• Scallops in Black Bean Sauce Chow Mein

  Black bean scallops and stir-fried noodles.

• Triple Seafood in Black Bean Sauce Chow Mein

  Shrimp, scallops, squid with black bean noodles.

• Sauteed Rock Cod in Black Bean Sauce Chow Mein

  Mild cod and veggies in black bean sauce over noodles.

• Beef & Tomato Chow Mein

  Beef stir-fried with tomato over soft noodles.

• Shrimp & Tomato Chow Mein

  Juicy shrimp with fresh tomatoes and noodles.

• Mushroom Chow Mein

  Stir-fried mushrooms and noodles.

• Shanghai Thick Noodles with BBQ Pork

  Pan-fried thick noodles with savory pork.

• 🌶️ Singapore Style Vermicelli

  Thin rice noodles with curry and mixed meats.

• 🌶️ Spicy Szechuan Style Vermicelli

  Szechuan chili noodles with bold flavor.

🍚 Rice

• 🌶️ Spicy Szechuan Style Fried Rice

  Bold fried rice with spicy chili sauce.

• Beef Fried Rice

  Stir-fried rice with tender beef and vegetables.

• Chicken Fried Rice

  Wok-fried rice with chicken and egg.

• BBQ Pork Fried Rice

  Savory BBQ pork with green onions and rice.

• Mushroom Fried Rice

  Fragrant rice with sautéed mushrooms.

• Shrimp Fried Rice

  Juicy shrimp stir-fried with fluffy rice.

• Young Chow Fried Rice

  Classic mixed fried rice with shrimp and BBQ pork.

• Special Rice

  Deluxe fried rice with assorted meats and vegetables.

• Chicken in Black Bean Sauce on Rice

  Savory black bean chicken served over steamed rice.

• Beef in Black Bean Sauce on Rice

  Tender beef and black bean sauce over rice.

• Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce on Rice

  Juicy shrimp with savory black bean sauce and rice.

• Squid in Black Bean Sauce on Rice

  Stir-fried squid and black bean sauce over rice.

• Triple Seafood in Black Bean Sauce on Rice

  Prawns, scallops, squid over rice with black bean sauce.

• Sauteed Rock Cod with Black Bean Sauce on Rice

  Flaky rock cod stir-fried with vegetables and black bean sauce.

• 🌶️ Curried Chicken Fried Rice

  Curry-infused fried rice with chicken.

• 🌶️ Curried Beef Fried Rice

  Stir-fried rice with spicy curried beef.

• 🌶️ Curried Shrimp Fried Rice

  Bold curry shrimp and vegetable fried rice.

• Beef & Tomato Fried Rice

  Tomato and beef stir-fried with rice and egg.

• Prawns & Tomato Fried Rice

  Juicy prawns with tomato in wok-fried rice.

🍴 Side Orders

• Sweet & Sour Sauce

  House-made dipping sauce.

• Steamed Rice

  Fluffy white rice. (Single or Tub)

🍽️ Combination Dinners

Dinner for 1

• A: Chicken Chow Mein, Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork, Deep Fried Jumbo Prawns

• B: Chicken Fried Rice, Breaded Almond Chicken, Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork

Dinner for 2

• 2 Egg Rolls, Chicken Chow Mein, Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork with Pineapple, Beef Chop Suey

Dinner for 3

• 3 Egg Rolls, BBQ Pork Chow Mein, Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork with Pineapple, Chicken Chop Suey, Beef Fried Rice

Dinner for 4

• 4 Egg Rolls or Dumplings, Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork with Pineapple, Young Chow Fried Rice, Spicy Sliced Szechuan Beef, House Special Chop Suey, Deep Fried Jumbo Prawns

Dinner for 5

• Hot & Sour or Wonton Soup or Dumplings, Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork with Pineapple, Chicken Chow Mein, House Special Fried Rice, Chicken Chop Suey, Deep Fried Jumbo Prawns, Beef with Ginger & Green Onion Hot Pot

Dinner for 6

• Hot & Sour or Wonton Soup or Dumplings, Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork with Pineapple, Spicy Sliced Szechuan Beef, Chicken Fried Rice, House Special Chow Mein, Deep Fried Jumbo Prawns, Almond Guy Ding, Prawns Teppan

Dinner for 8

• Hot & Sour or Wonton Soup or Dumplings, Prawns in Butter Cream Sauce, Almond Guy Ding, Chicken Chow Mein, Young Chow Fried Rice, Beef Chop Suey, Breaded Almond Chicken, Deep Fried Jumbo Prawns, Sliced Chicken with Black Bean Sauce Teppan, Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork with Pineapple

Here are the most-loved menu items at Oriental Express in Kamloops, according to customer reviews and feedback:

⭐ Top Fan Favorites

• Beef with Broccoli

  Multiple diners describe it as “one of my favorites! Perfect” 👌—a standout dish since the restaurant’s Westsyde days.

• Wonton Soup & Fried Wontons

  Frequently praised—called “must try wonton soup” and appreciated for their homemade quality.

• Fried Chicken Dumplings

  Reviewers loved the crispy dumplings—“absolutely loved the fried chicken dumplings”.

• Phoenix Nest (crispy potato-string basket)

  Tipped as a popular menu item alongside wonton soup.

🍲 Honorable Mentions

• Chilli Beef / Ginger Beef

  Some love it (e.g., “Chilli beef was the best thing we ate here”), though a few reviewers noted it can be hit-or-miss.

• Sesame Chicken & Chow Mein

  Frequently appearing on top-dish lists: sesame chicken described as “tasty with quality chicken,” while chow mein made with fresh vegetables is well-rated.

• Cashew Chicken, Pork Fried Rice & Dry Garlic Boneless Pork

  Called “some of our favourite menu items” by Tripadvisor reviewers.

• Curry Triangles (deep-fried)

  A standout snack loved for their crispiness and flavor.

💬 Community Picks (Reddit Highlights)

From a recent Reddit discussion on Kamloops Chinese food:

“Oriental express on 8th has my vote for the best take out.”

“Their garlic dumplings are so delicious, and wontons.” 

This reinforces the popularity of wontons and dumplings.

✅ Summary: What to Try

If you visit Oriental Express, here’s what locals can’t get enough of:

Oriental Express stands out for generous portions, authentic flavors, and standout appetizers—especially wontons and dumplings. If you’re in Kamloops and craving Chinese food, these are the dishes locals trust most. Enjoy your meal!

This menu was last updated: 3 weeks ago.