China Express

China Express sits on Esplanade Terrace in Joppa, the calmer eastern end of the Portobello seafront where the sandy beach gives way to rocks and the housing becomes more substantial. The takeaway runs a Chinese and Thai menu — spring rolls, lemon chicken, honey chicken, chicken chow mein, chilli beef and chilli chicken among the regular orders — and has operated here long enough to build a committed local customer base on this quieter stretch of the coast. The shop trades as China Express Joppa and has its own online ordering platform for delivery across EH15, EH7, EH21 and surrounding postcodes. Food hygiene inspection passed September 2023. Reviewer notes focus on consistent food quality and reliable delivery timing. Esplanade Terrace sits at the seafront edge of Joppa, a short walk from the coastal path and convenient for the residential streets running back towards Brunstane. Extended hours at weekends.