35 Best Chinese Restaurants near Encinitas

“We eat here and order from here on a regular basis! Dependable customer service and consistently elevated quality every time! Substantial menu variety for every palate. Family-operated and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy!“

“Love this place and the food is all good 😘“

“Food was great. Also it was great to see grandma making the dumplings right in front of you 😀.

BUT their whole thing is all you can eat, and they ask you to limit your orders to 2 plates per person per round. This means each server has to keep coming back to each table over and over again. The result is that they are always super busy and have a hard time getting away long enough to clear tables for new parties or process checks.
All in all worth the trip, just be sure to build in lots of extra time.“

“I've been a local customer at Panda Express since I was really little. I always get orange chicken and fried rice because they've been my favorite food items ever since! Now, every time I go, I would order the same thing or mix it up between ordering Beijing beef, white rice, or chow mein with the orange chicken.

The crispy noodles and chocolate chip cookies were food items I loved getting as well. It's too bad Panda Express stopped selling them. Hopefully the company reconsiders selling them again in the future.

Whether I dine in or take the food home, I still support Panda Express because the food always tastes fresh and delicious!“

“Chin, the owner greeted me and gave me personal advice on what items I should try. He found out that I liked veggies and he brought me a side of veggies for free. The Kungpao chicken (spice level 3) was phenomenal! I loved that they served the egg roll with a sweet and spicy sauce, and brought me extra hot mustard for dipping too! I will definitely come back soon!“

“This restaurant is Fantastic! As soon as you enter you are greeted with a smile at a stunning lighted marble counter. As you look around the decor is top notch and well lighted. It is a wonderful change to actually be able to talk to the people you are with and be able to hear them. The restaurant is beautiful, clean and has a great positive vibe. Seating is comfortable, menus are easy to understand and read, large selection of delicious dishes cooked to perfection with all fresh ingredients. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the large servings. The staff is super friendly and right there when you need them. The food was served hot and quickly with the dirty dishes removed when finished. Reservations are suggested, you will not be disappointed.“

“One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area the best in San Marcos.. my only disappointment is the wonton soup here on the west coast!! Back on the east coast the wonton noodles are large and very doughy here the are small and soft. Hard large wonton noodles in my soup. Still the best I have found other then Philadelphia and New York Chinese restaurants.“

“Everything here is delicious, especially the Braised Pork. It is so tender and flavorful. It melts in your mouth with the most delicious sauce. The portions are large for families. Theb servers are very friendly and attentive. I visit here every time I come down from Los Angeles.“

“Got takeout it was good, I will suggest that the store train their people in cutting up a pineapple.
I've gotten a half a golf ball-sized chunk of pineapple core in two different meals.
I still will go back very tasty but I wish they would rectify that“

“great spot with great food. I always feel welcome when I go in there“

“We LOVE ourselves some Chef Tangs! From the first visit, we identified a superb atmosphere to enjoy fresh, quality food with great pricing. If you like spicy, you cannot pass on their hot and spicy soup. We have turned on several friends to that dish alone! We have also dabbled with most of their chicken and beef dishes; all have been fantastic! The owner, Lee, is an outstanding guy. Always amazing service with a smile. His staff always goes out of the way to make your dining experience memorable and pleasurable. They’ve made us feel like family from the beginning. We endorse this restaurant with our highest regard and crave it on a weekly basis. Get over there and try it for yourself. You’ll become a regular in no time!“

“Came here last week with family of four on Friday. Dumplings were great, many varieties.very good soups and seaweed salad. Same quality and taste as Din Tai Fung but much better value and no lines and crowds (yet!)“

“Food was really good. Everything tasted fresh. Workers were really nice. I asked for a special order plate with extra veggies and they didn't have attitude when asking for something different and were happy to make it. Very good place. Very clean as well and nice staff.“

“La verdad aparte de q yo trabaje aqui esta muy rica la comida todo echo al instante“

“Update: we stopped in for lunch and had to comment on how the food at p.f Chang's is always very good consistent. The restaurant is clean and the wait staff is very friendly and helpful. It's a good place to go!
It had been awhile since we ate here so we tried it again. As always the service, food and staff was spot on. The dishes are large and very good. P.F. Chang's is always good.“

“I love this Chin’s Restaurant is a beautifully situated establishment with a cordial and happy staff. The menu offers a comprehensive selection of Chinese cuisine, making it a neighborhood staple for many frequent patrons. Regarding a recent incident where a customer claimed to have found celery in their dish, I know for a fact that the restaurant does not serve celery; perhaps the patron mistook bok choy for celery.“

“Super chill but still casual Chinese food, the ladies were very kind and attentive to my family. Sesame triple delight, sizzling beef a la mandarin, chow mein with chicken, egg drop soup, and the Hong Kong bao were all phenomenal. They were taking take out orders and showing the same level of attention and care to those people as everyone sitting down. Fantastic experience“

“Food was excellent and will certainly be back! We tried a LOT of different menu items and every single one hit. Thank you for the great food! We tried the walnut shrimp, salt and pepper shrimp, pork xiao long bao, pork fried buns, scallion pancakes, green beans with garlic, orange chicken, crab rangoons, rice noodles with beef, and the walnut chocolate bun. Literally everything was great.“

“Definitely the food was AMAZING! I was half and half when I entered this restautant but I really wanted to try this egg pancake thing and it was the best decision.👍
Often when I crave for salads or fresh herbs, I try other-than-pho dishes. It was the perfect dish for today. The cook is older grandma who is experienced in Vietnamese food and I was able to feel this is local taste of Vietnam. Employee was kind and recommended me bone-broth Pho for next time. I will visit again!“

“I wish I had the time to try each and every dish…what devoured was absolutely amazingly delicious“

“PAN PAN puts Panda to shame!!!! $12 + $1.50 for a 2-item that is absolutely loaded!!!!! The restaurant itself is in need of an upgrade but that is neither here nor there. The food is on par and the portions are fantastic. A true Chinese to go! Get the BBQ Pork and the $1 upgrade coconut shrimp.. This is my go to spit for sure“

“可以吃到上海的生煎包，很Nice.味道很正宗.非常值得推薦“

“The food was AMAZING! Authentic Chinese dishes done with so much care. There was something for every person with vegetable dishes or seafood and of course, tons of rich meat dishes. Every item I grabbed was absolutely fantastic and even my three year old ate everything that was given to him. The server on the buffet line was very attentive and remembered when we requested a dish that just ran out and would make sure to reach out to us when a new batch came through. It was so thoughtful and thay extra step is what demonstrates the care in this restaurant. If you want to try a ton of different Chinese dishes without committing to a full plate, this is the place for you. Can't wait to come back!“

“I love coming here, chuie and Juan are the best. I live in Oceanside but when I'm here in San Marcos I'm always here because of her customer service and friendly service. The Food is fresh! And truly this is the best n only panda I truly recommend coming too. Thank you Chuy !!!“

“Quick service, tasty food and very friendly staff. We were offered a sample of the iced tea, which we enjoyed so much that we decided to buy one. We accidentally picked up the wrong flavour, and the staff member was so observant that they noticed and pointed it out to us straight away. A really nice touch and a great example of attentive customer service. Overall, a great experience!“

“I just want to say that I'm so overjoyed that this Panda Express location offers Beyond Orange Chicken, and honestly I've almost been coming here weekly, for the past 6 weeks or so, since I first found out about it. We actually have 3 Panda Express locations closer to home but none of them offer it, and so I had no idea it was "back", per se, and only found out via random search. Thank you so much and please keep it on the menu!!! Honestly, this particular location really does a great job overall, especially considering the large crowds at times. Given the more than reasonable pricing, Panda Express is pretty hard to beat.“

“This place so super clean and the the food was amazing. Plenty of tables to eat and close by other options if you have a family like mine that can't agree on one type of food. I ate the Thai dunking noodle Veggie protein level 10 spicy with a strawberry Lemonade...And im was sooo satisfied with this dish. The Lemonade was freshly squeezed and perfect 👌. I got it as take out but the portion size was large and everything was truly perfect. The young lady who took my order was super kind and very informative of the food in question and very welcoming. I will come again next time im in this area. Great food.“

“Good food and staff, google says 9 but they close at 0830, last call for food should be like 0800 max so yall can eat and they can close on time! My bad I went off of google for closing time, and then seen the actual sign outside the restaurant.“

“I admire this restaurant! They serve delicious dishes, they have a nice menu, The chief cook in that spot is a specialist, I like a lot trying all their dishes. The dishes are consistently of high qualtity, the attitude towards the clients is efficient. I often go to this place and I not even once was discontended. I recommend it with no hesitation.“

“A Shanghai-style home cooking small-plate buffet. We went on a Sunday and it was 28 per person. The selection is rich and varied, with dishes stir-fried fresh and served hot. Spicy dishes are optional and can be chosen based on your preference.

There are also dim sum, soy milk, and sweet rice wine glutinous rice balls available. New dishes keep coming out throughout the meal — not everything is offered at the same time — which makes it fun to try different items.

Overall, it’s great value for the price and definitely a place you could come back to often.“

“I want to shout out Elliott for awesome customer service. Elliott was super nice, friendly, patient, and best of all, packed the family feast to the brim 😎🤩 and was incredibly professional and nice when I asked about the price of the family feast. When I went in Sept 2026, it's $50 for the family feast. It used to be $35 and I was surprised, so I felt at ease by the professional and kind response given on the price change.“

“This place is so cute and the food is wonderful! Desiree (almost positive that’s her name) was kind and attentive and her suggestions were spot on! The salmon hash was fresh and delicious and the gluten free options were actually very good. They are good with food restrictions! Would love to go back if we were locals. The only negative is that the inside gets quite loud. So glad we stopped in!“

“The food was good the only problem is that I was missing my other half of the plate 😅 I ordered teriyaki and orange chicken, it was already too late I was already at work when I opened my plate and saw that I was missing the teriyaki chicken and only had some pieces of orange chicken, but other than that everything was good.“

“The Boba drinks are wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

I have had their mango special first and loved every drop. It tasted like a mango yogurt. Very light, taste and sweet.

Second I had the watermelon cream and loved everything especially it's presentation. For 7 dollars you really walk away impressed with it's massive size. they decorated it with a watermelon slice.

The watermelon slice is a great touch!“

“This manager and his team are simply the best! This was one of the first places we had dinner, after getting moved to Solana Beach, last year. For as long as I can remember, “spicy chicken”, which is Panda Express’s Orange chicken, to my son, is his happy place. Justin remembers us, he knows our order and he and his team always welcome us with a smile. This has become a weekly tradition for us, and we really appreciate the hospitality and wonderful experience every time! I also consistently observe leadership leading by example here, highly engaged and present, and creating a personalized experience for customers and you don’t always see that today. Thank you for giving us something to look forward to every week!“