Oriental Express Restaurant Kamloops
🍜 Oriental Express Restaurant in Kamloops 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.
🌟 Known for Beef with Broccoli, Wonton Soup & Fried Wontons.
🍽️ Oriental Express Menu
See the full Oriental Express menu in Kamloops, including popular dishes and house favourites.
🥡 Chinese
⭐ Oriental Express Favourites
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.
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.
💬 Customer Feedback
If you visit Oriental Express, here’s what locals can’t get enough of
Dish
Why it’s Loved
Beef with Broccoli
Classic and perfectly executed, a local favorite
Wonton Soup & Fried Wontons
Homemade, flavorful, and comforting
Fried Chicken Dumplings
Crispy, addictive, and delicious
Phoenix Nest Basket
Eye-catching, crispy starter
Sesame Chicken, Chow Mein
Reliable, flavorful, and veggie-rich options
Cashew Chicken & Pork Rice
Reported as repeat-order family picks
Curry Triangles
Tasty, deep-fried snack for sharing
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!
