China Express – Chinese
This bustling neighborhood haunt hums with the comforting energy of a classic kitchen, where the savory aroma of toasted sesame and sizzling woks greets guests at the door. Golden-fried treasures like crispy spring rolls and tender teriyaki beef share the stage with delicate, hand-folded dumplings and ribbons of cold noodles bathed in a rich, nutty sauce. Every plate offers a soulful journey through timeless flavors, from the satisfying crunch of a perfect chicken wing to the bold, lingering heat of Szechuan wontons drizzled in spicy sesame oil.
293, Shelburne Street, Burlington, VT +18028652155 https://www.chinaexpress1.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at China Express
Dairy-Free at China Express
China Express in Burlington has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hunan Shrimp, Cold Noodle w. Sesame Sauce and Szechuan Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at China Express
China Express in Burlington has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hunan Shrimp, Szechuan Shrimp and Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at China Express
China Express in Burlington has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hunan Shrimp, Fortune Cookie (5) and Shrimp w. Chili Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at China Express
China Express in Burlington has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Chicken w. Snow Peas, Shrimp w. Chili Sauce and Shrimp w. Peanuts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at China Express
China Express in Burlington has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hunan Shrimp, Shrimp w. Chili Sauce and Shrimp w. Eggplant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at China Express
China Express in Burlington has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hunan Shrimp, Shrimp w. Chili Sauce and Shrimp w. Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at China Express
China Express in Burlington has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hunan Shrimp and Shrimp w. Assorted Vegetable. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at China Express
China Express in Burlington has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Mixed Vegetable, Fried Noodle (Per Bag) and Cold Noodle w. Sesame Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at China Express
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pu Pu Platter (For 2) | 40 g | 101.4 g |
| Steamed Chicken w. Snow Peas | 10.4 g | 52.4 g |
| Steamed Shrimp w. Snow Peas | 10.6 g | 39.2 g |
| Steamed Chicken w. Mixed Vegetable | 55.5 g | 39.1 g |
| Teriyaki Chicken | 41.8 g | 33.2 g |
| Shrimp w. Chili Sauce | 4.8 g | 30.5 g |
| Shrimp w. Peanuts | 12.9 g | 29.2 g |
| Shrimp w. Cashew Nuts | 23.1 g | 26.6 g |
| Shrimp w. Assorted Vegetable | 4.3 g | 26 g |
| Steamed Shrimp w. Mixed Vegetable | 55.7 g | 25.9 g |
| Shrimp w. Eggplant | 2.4 g | 24.6 g |
| Boneless Spare Ribs | 0 g | 23.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Menu
Appetizer Combination Platter
Each Plate w. White Rice, Brown Rice, or Fried Rice. ($1.50 More Substitute for Lo Mein)
- Appetizer Combination Platter (For One) - $10.75: Choose up to 4 items: Egg Roll, Spring Roll, Chicken Fingers, Chicken Wings, Teriyaki Chicken, Beef on Stick, Boneless Spare Ribs, Fried Wonton, Crab Rangoon, Fried Shrimp. Served with choice of rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Egg Roll (1) - $2.35 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Roll (1) - $2.35 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wing - $8.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled or Pan Fried Dumpling - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Boiled Dumpling - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Wonton in Hot Sesame Sauce - $6.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Beef - $8.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cold Noodle w. Sesame Sauce - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Spare Ribs - $9.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Teriyaki Chicken - $7.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp - $8.45 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Wontons - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shumai (Dim Sum) - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon (8) - $8.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pu Pu Platter (For 2) - $15.45 Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
Served w. White Rice
- Sweet & Sour Shrimp - $13.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp w. Assorted Vegetable - $13.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce - $13.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp w. Cashew Nuts - $13.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp w. Broccoli - $13.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp w. Eggplant - $13.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp w. Peanuts - $13.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp w. Garlic Sauce - $13.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp w. Black Bean Sauce - $13.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp w. Chili Sauce - $13.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Shrimp - $13.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hunan Shrimp - $13.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Healthy Food
Served w. White Rice
- Steamed Chicken w. Mixed Vegetable - $12.45 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Chicken w. Snow Peas - $12.45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Chicken w. Broccoli - $12.45 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Steamed Shrimp w. Mixed Vegetable - $13.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Steamed Shrimp w. Snow Peas - $13.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory
- Steamed Shrimp w. Broccoli - $13.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Steamed Mixed Vegetable - $10.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
Sides
- White Rice (Pint) - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Volumetrics
- White Rice (Quart) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free
- Fortune Cookie (5) - $1 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
- Fried Noodle (Per Bag) - $1 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Soda (20 oz) - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about China Express
- Is China Express dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. China Express has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hunan Shrimp, Cold Noodle w. Sesame Sauce and Szechuan Shrimp.
- What can I eat at China Express on a dairy-free diet?
- Hunan Shrimp, Cold Noodle w. Sesame Sauce and Szechuan Shrimp carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does China Express have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Steamed Mixed Vegetable and Fried Noodle (Per Bag).
- Is China Express gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at China Express?
- Pu Pu Platter (For 2), at roughly 101.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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