Great China Express
Items
199
Avg Price
$7.26
Rating
4/5
Unique Items
143
Great China Express vs China— Menu Price Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, 56 shared items, average cost, and ratings to help you decide which restaurant is the better value. Updated August 2026.
China
Items
183
Avg Price
$5.79
Rating
3/5
Unique Items
127
Great China Express vs China — Key Takeaways
At-a-glance restaurant comparison data for price-conscious diners
Better Value
China
Shared Items
56
Avg Price Gap
$1.47
Top Rated
Great China Express
Price analysis:
Great China Express averages $7.26 per item while
China averages $5.79, making China
approximately $1.47 cheaper per item on average.
Shared food categories:
chinese
Menu Item Price Comparison
20 itemsShared menu items ranked by largest price difference between Great China Express and China
| # | Menu Item | Great China Express | China | Price Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Lo Mein | $13.25 | $4.20 | $9.05 |
| 2 | Sweet and Sour Chicken | $13.50 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| 3 | Sweet and Sour Pork | $13.50 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| 4 | Pepper Steak | $14.50 | $6.50 | $8.00 |
| 5 | Beef with Broccoli | $14.50 | $6.50 | $8.00 |
| 6 | Shrimp Chow Mein | $13.50 | $6.50 | $7.00 |
| 7 | Moo Goo Gai Pan | $13.50 | $6.50 | $7.00 |
| 8 | Chicken with Broccoli | $13.50 | $6.50 | $7.00 |
| 9 | Shrimp Lo Mein | $13.50 | $6.50 | $7.00 |
| 10 | Chicken Chow Mein | $13.00 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 11 | Chicken with Garlic Sauce | $14.50 | $8.25 | $6.25 |
| 12 | Hunan Chicken | $14.50 | $8.25 | $6.25 |
| 13 | General Tso's Chicken | $14.50 | $8.55 | $5.95 |
| 14 | Hunan Beef | $14.50 | $8.55 | $5.95 |
| 15 | Szechuan Beef | $14.50 | $8.55 | $5.95 |
| 16 | Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce | $10.25 | $5.15 | $5.10 |
| 17 | Sweet and Sour Shrimp | $9.25 | $4.75 | $4.50 |
| 18 | Chicken with Black Bean Sauce | $8.95 | $4.50 | $4.45 |
| 19 | House Special Chow Mein | $9.20 | $4.75 | $4.45 |
| 20 | Shrimp with Broccoli | $8.75 | $5.15 | $3.60 |
Great China Express vs China — Which Should You Choose?
When comparing Great China Express and China menu prices, several factors come into play beyond just the per-item cost. Both restaurants share 1 food category (chinese), making them direct alternatives for diners deciding where to eat.
China is the better value pick when looking at average menu item pricing. With Great China Express averaging $7.26 per item and China at $5.79, the price difference of $1.47 per item can add up over multiple orders — especially for families or groups.
We track 199 menu items at Great China Express and 183 items at China, with 56 items appearing on both menus under the same name. This overlap lets you directly compare identical items to see which restaurant charges less.
Looking at ratings, Great China Express leads with Great China Express scoring 4/5 versus China at 3/5. While price matters, the overall dining experience and food quality reflected in these ratings are equally important factors in choosing between these two restaurants.
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Great China Express vs China — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about comparing these two restaurants on price, menu, and value
Is Great China Express or China cheaper?
Based on current menu data, China offers better average value. Great China Express averages $7.26 per item while China averages $5.79 per item. For the full ranked price list, see Great China Express cheapest items and China cheapest items.
Which restaurant has a bigger menu — Great China Express or China?
Great China Express has the larger menu with 199 items tracked compared to China's 183 items. Between them, there are 56 shared items with the same name, plus 143 items unique to Great China Express and 127 exclusive to China.
How many menu items do Great China Express and China share?
Great China Express and China have 56 overlapping menu items that appear on both menus under the same name. Great China Express has 143 exclusive items and China has 127 items not found at the other restaurant. The table above shows the biggest price gaps between identical items at each location.
Which has a better customer rating — Great China Express or China?
Great China Express leads on customer satisfaction with a rating of 4/5, compared to 3/5 for China. When choosing based purely on quality, Great China Express has the edge — though both restaurants serve the same broad customer base.
What type of food do Great China Express and China serve?
Both restaurants serve chinese. They share 1 food category, which makes them genuine alternatives for the same dining cravings. If you're looking for the best value within these categories, compare average prices in the key takeaways section above.
Where can I find the cheapest items at Great China Express and China?
For budget-friendly meals, check our dedicated cheap eats guides: the Great China Express cheapest menu items guide lists every item ranked by price from lowest to highest (average $7.26). The China cheapest menu items guide does the same (average $5.79). Both are updated August 2026.
How much can I save by choosing China over Great China Express?
Choosing China saves you approximately $1.47 per menu item on average. For a typical meal of 3–4 items, that adds up to roughly $5.14 in savings — meaningful for budget-conscious families or regular diners. Across a month of weekly visits, the cost difference can reach $21 or more.