Been good things about this place so decided to give it a shot. Interior was very nice and clean. My wife mentioned it was great for a date place. Food was fresh and reasonable prices. We had dinner ala cart. There is an option for lunch menu for dinner for 2 dollars more which is a good deal or5 dollars more you can get soup egg roll and shrimp appetizers with al cart. Service was fast and pleasant. I would recommend giving it a try if like Chinese food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Darla Beery
The food was absolutely 💯 the worst I have ever had. I literally thru it away. I ordered pot stickers and Mongolian beef. I have never spent almost $40 on the worst food ever. No clue how this place is even open.
Atmosphere: 2
Jenny Nguyen
I hope my tip went to the waitress and not the owner. He shows obvious favoritism for a certain type of customers, we all know who. 🤷♀️ He butters up the people before and after us and asks them questions while ignoring our table most of the time lol
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Deborah Wolfe
Good food, large portions
Food: 4
Service: 5
Samiullah Samimi
Preparing food takes longer than eating it.😎
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Francisco Medina
Best Chinese food in San Diego 100% recommend 👌🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
steven guthauser
The food was excellent as well as the service. I would not order the pu.pu platter again, some things on it were excellent some not as good. Love the egg rolls and the Double delight. I will return , nice people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons
Cooky Campbell
My husband and Inhave been driving to El Centro for Chinese food. Chin’s Gourmet is our new go to place. Great food and service. Very clean which is important to me. We dine and take out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lance Stratton
So nice to have them back in the area. Food is excellent. The environment is nice...a little upscale feeling. Service could improve...its hard to get their attention after you get your food. Portions are large enough to take some home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
J J
Went during lunch and ordered the spicy honey chicken lunch special. Lunch special came with a soup and egg roll. I also ordered the salt and pepper chicken wings. The spicy honey chicken was mostly breading. The sauce was good. The fried rice had no flavor tasted like brown rice, I had to add onions and chilis from the wings to flavor the rice. The chicken wings were also lacking flavor. Although the restaurant atmosphere and service was good,I would not come back to eat at Chins.
Wow... just wow. I can’t say enough good things about my recent visit to Chin’s Gourmet. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile and a friendly welcome that instantly set the tone for an incredible dining experience.
I started with the cream cheese wontons, and let me tell you, these were the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly crispy, golden brown on the outside, with a rich and creamy filling that was absolutely addictive. They were so good, I almost didn’t want to share!
Then came the main courses: sweet and sour pork and sweet and sour chicken. Both dishes were absolutely on point. The pork was tender and juicy, with that beautiful balance of tangy sweetness and just the right amount of sauce. The chicken was equally impressive. Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly coated in that signature sauce. Each bite was a delightful explosion of flavor.
I also ordered the chop suey, and it was equally amazing. Fresh, vibrant vegetables, perfectly cooked, and mixed with a savory sauce that tied everything together beautifully. Every bite tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned.
Beyond the incredible food, the service at Chin’s Gourmet was top-notch. The staff was genuinely friendly, attentive, and made sure our table had everything we needed. Our drinks refilled, plates cleared, and they checked in to make sure we were happy. They put in 100% effort to make sure we had an excellent experience.
This is definitely one of those restaurants you remember and can’t wait to come back to. From the delicious dishes to the exceptional service, Chin’s Gourmet has earned a well-deserved five-star review from me. Highly recommended! Don’t miss this place!
Sorry I don't have photos I was distracted by the food 😅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donovan Decker
My favourite go-to for Chinese food in SD. They're recipes for the basics are so yummy. They're lunch menu is tasty and quick. The wait staff are very friendly and helpful when deciding between food choices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup, Hot and Sour Soup
Robin Udontneedtoknow
It's difficult to find delicious Chinese food that's reasonably priced, that's not Panda Express-like, or PFChangs-like. This place has delicious food, lovely service people, and a real restaurant environment. Even real table cloths, lol. I took my mom here for Mother's Day. She loved it. Plus, they gave all Mother's a $10 gift certificate. It was nice, and there was great customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Khalid Bland
Great place ... Great Food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bonita
The ku ting chicken and spicy honey chicken are both DELICIOUS! You can tell it's real food and you feel truly full after eating. Definitely recommend the lunch special 👌
Been good things about this place so decided to give it a shot. Interior was very nice and clean. My wife mentioned it was great for a date place. Food was fresh and reasonable prices. We had dinner ala cart. There is an option for lunch menu for dinner for 2 dollars more which is a good deal or5 dollars more you can get soup egg roll and shrimp appetizers with al cart. Service was fast and pleasant. I would recommend giving it a try if like Chinese food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was absolutely 💯 the worst I have ever had. I literally thru it away. I ordered pot stickers and Mongolian beef. I have never spent almost $40 on the worst food ever. No clue how this place is even open.
Atmosphere: 2
I hope my tip went to the waitress and not the owner. He shows obvious favoritism for a certain type of customers, we all know who. 🤷♀️ He butters up the people before and after us and asks them questions while ignoring our table most of the time lol
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Good food, large portions
Food: 4
Service: 5
Preparing food takes longer than eating it.😎
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Best Chinese food in San Diego 100% recommend 👌🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent as well as the service. I would not order the pu.pu platter again, some things on it were excellent some not as good. Love the egg rolls and the Double delight. I will return , nice people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons
My husband and Inhave been driving to El Centro for Chinese food. Chin’s Gourmet is our new go to place. Great food and service. Very clean which is important to me. We dine and take out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So nice to have them back in the area. Food is excellent. The environment is nice...a little upscale feeling. Service could improve...its hard to get their attention after you get your food. Portions are large enough to take some home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Went during lunch and ordered the spicy honey chicken lunch special. Lunch special came with a soup and egg roll. I also ordered the salt and pepper chicken wings. The spicy honey chicken was mostly breading. The sauce was good. The fried rice had no flavor tasted like brown rice, I had to add onions and chilis from the wings to flavor the rice. The chicken wings were also lacking flavor. Although the restaurant atmosphere and service was good,I would not come back to eat at Chins.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Wow... just wow. I can’t say enough good things about my recent visit to Chin’s Gourmet. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile and a friendly welcome that instantly set the tone for an incredible dining experience.
I started with the cream cheese wontons, and let me tell you, these were the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly crispy, golden brown on the outside, with a rich and creamy filling that was absolutely addictive. They were so good, I almost didn’t want to share!
Then came the main courses: sweet and sour pork and sweet and sour chicken. Both dishes were absolutely on point. The pork was tender and juicy, with that beautiful balance of tangy sweetness and just the right amount of sauce. The chicken was equally impressive. Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly coated in that signature sauce. Each bite was a delightful explosion of flavor.
I also ordered the chop suey, and it was equally amazing. Fresh, vibrant vegetables, perfectly cooked, and mixed with a savory sauce that tied everything together beautifully. Every bite tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned.
Beyond the incredible food, the service at Chin’s Gourmet was top-notch. The staff was genuinely friendly, attentive, and made sure our table had everything we needed. Our drinks refilled, plates cleared, and they checked in to make sure we were happy. They put in 100% effort to make sure we had an excellent experience.
This is definitely one of those restaurants you remember and can’t wait to come back to. From the delicious dishes to the exceptional service, Chin’s Gourmet has earned a well-deserved five-star review from me. Highly recommended! Don’t miss this place!
Sorry I don't have photos I was distracted by the food 😅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favourite go-to for Chinese food in SD. They're recipes for the basics are so yummy. They're lunch menu is tasty and quick. The wait staff are very friendly and helpful when deciding between food choices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup, Hot and Sour Soup
It's difficult to find delicious Chinese food that's reasonably priced, that's not Panda Express-like, or PFChangs-like. This place has delicious food, lovely service people, and a real restaurant environment. Even real table cloths, lol. I took my mom here for Mother's Day. She loved it. Plus, they gave all Mother's a $10 gift certificate. It was nice, and there was great customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place ... Great Food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ku ting chicken and spicy honey chicken are both DELICIOUS! You can tell it's real food and you feel truly full after eating. Definitely recommend the lunch special 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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