45 Best Chinese Restaurants near Lakeside

“Food here is pretty bomb... My go to choices are: Pad Thai, Cantonese fried rice, veggie lo mein, Cantonese rice noodle, mixed veggies.Friendly and smiley service from Sara. Appreciate her warm and kind attitude ???? Thanks Barona for continuing the Friendly tradition for 10 years in a row... Congratulations ???????????“

“It's been forever since ive had pick up stix. I wish you could have items a la carta if you want more than one item but the portion size makes up for it. I got the hot honey chicken and it was delivhtful! I forgot about how yummy their fried rice is too it's not dry and it's really flavorful 😋“

“We are die hard Din Tai Fung people but only for special occasions due to wait times and cost. Ju Feng Yuan was pretty dang close to a din tai Fung dumping but reasonably priced. Highly recommend. Very clean! We had the soup dumplings, custard buns, fried rice all was very good.“

“I moved away from San Diego in 2017 and their salt and pepper tofu is the one meal I miss the most 😂 Sooo good“

“The salads are great, salmon is yummy❣🚀👍👍“

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Tried Aztec Smash Burger for the first time and was genuinely impressed.

The burgers were excellent~crispy smash patties, fresh buns, and great flavor. I added lettuce, tomato, and pickles to the Jalapeño Smash Burger and it was delicious. Burger was Slightly too salty, but still fantastic.

The coolest part was experiencing a ghost kitchen / virtual food hall for the first time. You order, get a text when your food is ready, enter your code at the lockers, and your food pops right out. Super easy & efficiency.

For the quality and amount of food we received, the value is great. In a world where burgers keep getting more expensive, this concept just makes sense: great food, lower overhead, and better prices for customers.“

“the waitress was very nice and the food was good 👍 😋 👌“

“Tried this for the first time a few months ago. Went back again tonight because we enjoyed it so much. The house fried rice that has chicken, beef, and shrimp is amazing!!! Enjoyed it so much we decided to come monthly now. Great value and we get the 20% off coupon which make it a very good value. Good portions sized too.“

“The staff was super friendly and very kind/happy, and everything was really delicious! Would highly recommend! We accidentally came in like 30 min before they were going to close, and they were super nice and seated us and waited for us to finish up our meal (:“

“' ' ' ' We Love The House Special Fried Rice. Yum Yum Yum 😋🤤🤤🤤. Great Staff Very Great Nice People. ' ' ' '“

“I have eaten Vietnamese cuisine throughout California, and Grandpa Tao ranks among the best. In addition to the amazing tastes, the casual restaurant is friendly and comfortable. Ingredients are fresh, the environment clean and relaxing. I particularly recommend the Pho, the Rice Vermicelli (try it!) and the Shaking beef. You'll like it.“

“We have been going there for over 20 years. The food and service is always good. Not fancy but the food is good. It is in a mall area easy to park with no problems. You can always count on a good meal and reasonably priced.“

“Looking for a replacement Chinese Restaurant, since my favorite closed down. Ran out of options in Poway. So decided to give 369 a try. They had a few Chinese options, so tried the Broccoli Beef lunch special. I was pleasantly surprise, very good flavor and large portions. The regular portion would feed two. They also sell Beef Chow Fun. I normally have to get this at a sit down place. Theirs is pretty good. One day I will try the Ramen.“

“Hole in the wall restaurant. Little hesitant to try to at first but it had good reviews, and I’m so glad I did. Best Chinese food I’ve ever had. Got the orange chicken in the lunch special and it was a perfect crunchy outside with chewy inside. Nice and hot temperature. 11/10. Had to write a review so more people know about this place.“

“Nostalgia, hits in the childhood
The food, ambience and price is perfect. This place actually cares about taste, texture and heigeine.the food sits right with me and doesnt hurt my stomach like other small chinese food places. As long as they continue to operate the way they do I WILL NEVER stop giving them my business. 10/10 the independently owned corner chinese food place ive been looking for.“

“Heard about this place on Facebook. Small place but has about 7 dine in tables. Not much on looks but the food is delicious. I had the salt and pepper shrimp that was incredible. Good portions of food that you can share. Prices are bit higher with an average of $16-$20 and entrée“

“This is my favorite! The egg rolls are the best I have ever had in my life! They’re huge and packed with veggies! I usually order the house noodles as well. So much flavor. The ladies are so sweet. If ordering for pick up make sure to call it in. Ordering on apps like door dash cost more.“

“Unfortunately, I could barely contain myself when the food came. It was super delicious and can’t wait to go back! I didn’t get the name of our server but she was an older lady. That helped me decide on all my choices for dinner tonight. Thank you for the good experience and good food. Looking forward to coming back“

“A must, for great Chinese food. This place gives great service and always plenty of food with your order. They go the extra mile to make you smile. Everything is so tasty. We usually order to go, orders have always been made correctly.“

“I love love love this place!!! My WIFE introduced me to them...the food is so yummy!!“

“First off, we LOVE the lady behind the counter. If you don't like her, you don't appreciate the hustle. And furthermore, the food is delicious.“

“We got 2 combo plates (B) and i single (A) and man they load up the food! We got chow mein and rice as sides and beef & broccoli 🥦 Coconut 🥥 Shrimp 🍤 and Orange 🍊 Chicken 🐔. Honestly, it's enough food to split. I got an extra plate, which I probably didn't need. We took a lot home. The chow main was delicious, but the rice was pretty bland. The main dishes were good too. The service was fine. The place itself isn't much for atmosphere or decoration, it's pretty plain. Also to note, a few doors down there is an over 18 only pub or bar, and lots of guys were standing outside smoking.“

“Don't listen to others as they don't even know what real Chinese food is like. Delicious food and just order your food and go you don't need to sit there. It called To go for a reason. Everything is so good there and the staff are nice.“

“Great food! Highly recommend!“

“This family business had just the owners working when we came in, super hard working people. They took our orders quickly and were very warm and welcoming. I’m visiting from Texas and craved homestyle cooked food, and this satisfied everything! 10/10 recommend <3“

“This place is pretty amazing for their prices! I have only been once, but the orange chicken was delicious as was the lo mein. Simple, nothing too crazy, but tasty. You get a ton of food for the low cost. Their Hot and Sour soup is AMAZING. Perfect spice level!“

“Clean restaurant, very positive and helpful staff, and clean restrooms. Food was hot and ready. This was the third place that we stopped at when we were looking for a place to use the restroom and eat.

They won our business by having a restroom. I guess that's a short supply in El Cajon.“

“I recently visited the Panda Express on Poway Road in Poway, CA, and had a really great experience. The restaurant was exceptionally clean and well maintained, which made the visit comfortable and enjoyable.

The staff were all very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. They were attentive to customers and made sure everyone was taken care of with a positive attitude. A special mention goes to Luvin, who truly made a difference during my visit. Luvin was incredibly kind, helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience. That level of genuine customer service really stands out and deserves recognition.

The food was fresh and satisfying, but what impressed me most was the overall experience, from the cleanliness of the restaurant to the friendly service. It’s clear that the team takes pride in creating a welcoming environment for their customers.

Thank you to the entire team, and especially Luvin, for making my visit such a pleasant one. I’ll definitely be happy to come back and recommend this Panda Express to others!“

“Great food! Portions seem bigger than other locations. Food is always fresh and the line always moves fast. The area this location is in is a bit run down, that being said, I’ve never had any direct issues coming here. Highly recommended, just be away of your surroundings outside the building.“

“Got ubereats from there. Amazing taste and HUGE portions.“

“They have delicious food. Everytime I have the opportunity to go there, I do!!👍🏿“

“We have been going to Panda Country regularly for some time. I’ve never been disappointed with the wide selection of entrees. The staff always overachieve, they even remembered a food preference that impacted a member of our party. The way they look out for us impresses us every time. I recommend the Indonesian Fried Rice !!“

“After trying the dan dan noodles at a vegan pop-up market today, I can not stop thinking about them! The noodles, the OmniPork, the crisp veggies. Amazing. My boyfriend had the spring rolls and really liked them. I am looking forward to trying the rest of the menu because the whole menu looks fantastic! The staff was super friendly, and the portions were generous. Who can complain about vegan Chinese food? I can not, as it is challenging to find and is one of my favorite cuisines. I will continue to support this local restaurant and recommend giving it a try!“

“Can't get enough of the place , nothing compares to the menue and relaxed atmosphere and price terrific!! Especially if you are a senior!!The Bomb!“

“Hands down the best Panda Express experience I’ve had. Being a standalone location, they really have their operations dialed in. The food is always fresh and completely on point, but what really sets this spot apart is the team. The crew here is consistently super friendly and welcoming, and they manage to keep the line moving fast even during peak hours. Top-notch service every single time!“

“We had a wonderful celebration at New Century Buffet in El Cajon and everything was excellent!
The food was delicious and our guests really enjoyed the variety. The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and always available to help. They were very accessible and accommodating, which I truly appreciated.
I made the decorations myself and they allowed me to set up and decorate the space with plenty of time and flexibility. That meant a lot to me and made our party extra special.
Great food, beautiful setup, and outstanding service. Highly recommended for birthdays and special events! 5 stars - Thank you New Century Buffet!“

“I ordered Thai style Hot Pot
It was delicious. Broth thick in flavor and various veggie topping.
I ate Mr. Trieu Tran for years before this Mai’s Kitchen opened.
I believe he does Authentic Vietnamese Food better than American-style food.“

“I used to delivery drive for Pizza Hut for years in Chula Vista and Bonita. I live in La Mesa and have been dying to have a Pizza Hut location that will deliver to me. Finally it is here! Pizza Hut Express in grossmont.
I've had three deliveries so far and everything is perfection.
Pizza Hut is the best pizza ever in my book - especially the stuffed crust. Everybody else gets the stuffed crust wrong - everyone. Pizza hut has always had the best dough - thanks to the dough masters.
You will be really happy with your experience.“

“I go here all the time and have always had amazing experiences this last time I think they had a lot of online orders because they seemed to have a lot of orders open all over the place. It’s normally where you follow your food and watch them scoop but this time we gave our order and then waited for our name to be called. We had two items in our order incorrect. Food at panda is good tho so it is fine but we wanted orange chicken not giant sliced chicken and we wanted broccoli beef but we got it without the sauce that it is normally in it is plan meat and brocolli“

“Authentic top-quality Chinese food at reasonable prices! Automatic discount if you order in Mandarin. Be sure not to miss the bathrooms! And, ask for chop sticks. You never know when you might need a spare pair of chopsticks. You will not regret eating Panda Express.“

“My brother who i miss very much—informed me that Panda Express...Is his favourite shop to eat at.

I went to this shop today, and the parking lot was full! There was literally only three open spaces left. This tells me this shop does a good job, making the clientele come back.

I came at the right time, I got the fresh noodles from the wok! I also got the bigger plate—three orange chicken as well!

For the food and price, I can't complain. Everyone did a wonderful job from the front end, too the prep chef's.

Nice! Good.

I also got the 🍊FANTA😋“

“Panda Express is my go-to craving! 🥡🥢 I’ve been to Panda more times than I can count, and it has never disappointed me. My absolute favorite is the Honey Walnut Shrimp—it’s seriously SO good! 🍤❤ Whether I’m craving a quick meal or just don’t feel like cooking, Panda Express always hits the spot. Definitely one of my favorite go-to places!“

“Came here for dinner around 8 during my stay at Sycuan Casino. After looking at the menu at the front, we decided what we wanted and ordered at the counter. We ordered the Shumai, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and Mongolian Beef. The food was good; had better elsewhere. The rice was a little dry. The staff was friendly during our interactions at the counter and when we got out food. No table service. The atmosphere is a little loud given the location in the casino, but we were still able to have a conversation. I wouldn't mind coming back if staying at Sycuan Casino.“

“Great people!! I think the person who helped me was the manager & shes awesome! The cashier lady was also awesome! Told me to sign up for a 20% off discount!! 11$ for a 3 entree meal! Appreciate ya'll!..

Update: I just ate my meal. Man the cooks are killin' it!!! Hands down one of the best panda I've had in years! Whether in Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula or even in Guam. This reminds me of the panda I would eat back in college at Cal State Northridge. Thanks for providing that awesome taste! Spicy orange chicken & the sesame chicken was 🔥 much love to the cooks & staff!“

“So many options to choose from and the taste of the food is delicious!! They even have a mongolian food section! Very flavorful and varied buffet at a great price. They have a large selection of seafood as well, including sushi. The price is unbeatable with how much great quality food you can choose from. I would recommend this place to anyone and will definitely make this place my go-to buffet spot from here on out! Stop by and see for yourself, you will be happy you did!! 😄“