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Orient Express is a cornerstone in the Baltimore community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff.
Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
" If you're not the one cooking, stay out of the way and compliment the chef. "
Michael Strahan
I'm shocked to see the relatively low rating here. It's definitely worth going for the authentic Szechwan menu, not the American Chinese food menu. I've gotten a number of dishes, and every one I've had has been delicious! Most recently I had the Mapo Tofu with meat, a dish I had only had homemade before, and it was fantastic. The menu is expansive, so there is no shortage of options. Everyone working was very friendly and covid safe. This restaurant is a great place to eat authentic Szechuan Chinese food.
I heard about this place being one of the most authentic yet well priced Chinese/Szechuan cuisine. It may look unassuming but give it a try. And I would definitely recommend ordering from the Szechuan or Chef's menu. After at least an hour of Yelp stalking (help, I have a problem), I was torn between 202. Spicy Incense Pot Chicken or 117. Chicken with Szechuan Pepper. I wanted something spicy but flavorful and that came with rice. I went with 202 and it's probably one of the best meals i've ever had. It covers an array of flavors from savory, to peppery from the pepper corns, to garlicky (never enough garlic in my opinion). It comes as a very large too which is an added bonus. It is very oily but makes for a nice sauce for the rice. The wonton soup was good but I probably wouldn't order it again. But it also was extremely flavorful. 5/5 for sure
I fell in love with authentic Szechuan in Atlanta.. and have been trying to fill that void for months. I'm on Baltimore for work, and a quick Google search "川椒酥牛 Baltimore" took me here. AND THANK GOD IT DID. I'm so happy. It has the zing and the kick I'd been craving. While I thought I was ordering a dry crispy beef, I ended up with the same flavors in a sauce (ordered Spicy Incense Pot Beef) - but it was still amazing. I actually ate it on my way home. Also ordered the Pork Poached in Chili Oil - tasted very similar, but less Szechuan peppercorn, and obviously more oil.