“I walked into the restaurant on a Wednesday (March 13) night as a solo traveler (no reservation) and ended up sitting at the bar. I’m so glad I did because I not only got to enjoy the cozy yet finely curated atmosphere, but I was also able to see the bartenders at work. And let me tell you, they make amazing drinks and are awesome servers. Honestly, sit at the bar if you can! You’ll get a great experience. Highly suggest the A5 old fashioned. I don’t think I’ll ever enjoy just a regular old fashioned again- the A5 is just that good.The food is impressive- interesting and familiar yet new and unique. I narrowed my choices down and asked the bartenders recommendation - it came down to the mantou and coal roasted cabbage. If you need the perfect light dinner combination that’s your pick. The mantou sour cream topping was out of this world. It tasted like a buttery flavor-packed merengue on top of a perfectly steamed bun. The cabbage was just spicy/acidic enough and complemented the mantou perfectly.Would absolutely go here again. And if the tables are booked, go sit at the bar!!!!“
“Food was delicious! I ordered the lemon pepper wings, bulgogi fries and kimchi fried rice. All ! Service was excellent. Alayna was our server and she was super friendly and helped us with the menu and recommendations since it was our first time there.“
“Came here for happy hour and sat at the bar.(+) Cocktails were delicious - Kingfisher Spritz, Golden Hour, and Favored Winds.(+) Happy hour salt and pepper fish was very good.(+) House made egg noodles - super good(+) Wagyu smoked beef rib - really good.( ) Service was nice but we got asked how we were doing by like three different people repeatedly and it got a bit tiring.(+) Vibe is cool. Nice bar, ambience is really nice.“
“Excellent food and great service. A smaller menu but the dishes are some of the best I've had. We've been here three times and will continue to come back. Highly recommend the stir-fried green beans, Dan Dan noodles, pork soup dumplings and the beef noodle soup.“
“A new Pinoy food place in Chula Vista area. The location is a bit more isolated from commercial areas. The dining area is a lil bit smaller but it feels good and comfortable to eat those meals freshly prepared when they served up to you. I ordered TAPSILOG, which is a combination plate of beef tapa, sunny side up egg and garlic rice. The beef tapa is very tender and very garlicky. AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! For dessert, I have buko Pandan. Creamy and sweetly flavored. Super like it! Both food were served about 15 minutes and the staff has offered more choices on their menu. Staff is very friendly and helpful to recommend their best seller amongst the food choices on their menu. I am happy that there are more Filipino restaurants popping out in Chula Vista. Another place for Filipinos to pig out and enjoy! Highly recommended to everyone. Will come back to this place soon to try more of their food in the menu.“
“Was fortunate enough to run into this little gem of a place right before closing on a Sunday night. Started with the spring shrimp rolls that were so fresh and dipped into the delicious peanut butter sauce. I had the grilled shrimp vermicelli that was immaculate, and my companion had the shrimp pho that she absolutely loved. The service was great, the staff so welcoming and they were nice enough to wait until we were done to close. Will definitely visit again.“
“Brought the family here, got a great table and food. The family that runs this business were exceptionally accommodating, sweet and great at what they do. The food was delicious AND they had gluten-free beer on draft!! Made my wife very happy. The bento box was the deal!“
“The fried rice and cashew chicken were amazing. This will be my go to for fried rice in the area. However, the mango chicken was terrible. Both of us thought it tasted almost exactly like honey mustard and made me sick to my stomach with the syrup/mayo taste. I like sweet but this was unreal.I'm not sure if they changed the recipe because it looked lighter in color than pictures others posted or maybe messed up the ratio that day.“
“First time trying out this spot and I will definitely be coming back. We were there for the happy hour and there were tons of options on the hh menu. The regular menu is very extensive too. I ordered the crunchy roll and salmon nigiri, both were very good and had lots of flavor. It’s nice to have a quality sushi spot in Mission Valley, finally!“
“I am in awe of the spicy ramen. Can’t eat it enough. I’ve never really enjoyed ramen but this place has made me a believer.Service has always been friendly and atmosphere is great for a quick dining experience.Parking can be tricky during peak dining times, lunch and dinner.“
“What a delightful & delicious addition to the Grossmont's FoodCourt Center !!! This eatery spot only opens 2 days a week and the rest of the days you can catch them at a Farmers' market! so catch them whenever you can! Don't miss out on what they have to offer! The 2 entrees my husband and I ordered were flavorful and well seasoned. We both finished and left our boxes emptied and cleaned . The owner did an exceptional job by making sure if we had any food allergies when taking our orders. This is something that rarely happens where business owner take the cautious and careful step to ask and make sure customers are safe. So we really appreciated that very much! We can't wait to come back and catch you on the days the eatery spot opens! A MUST TRY!!!! :D“
“We ordered the duck noodle soup with egg noodle for delivery at 2am. It hit the spot for sure. We ordered through yelp and the delivery person had us come out to meet her at her car on the street, so we weren't a huge fan of that, but the deliver option even half an hour before they closed was greatly appreciated.“
“The food has gotten really good at Shanghai Bun. We have been ordering take out about once a week for the past several months and have not been disappointed once! The broccoli beef is a favorite. Tender beef, perfectly cooked and NOT fatty with crisp broccoli. Kung Pao chicken also a favorite!!!“
“During restaurant week, I was enthralled by the vibrant colors that adorned the place. It's a delightful fusion of Latino and Asian flavors. A highlight was witnessing a seasoned female bartender patiently instructing a novice on crafting a virgin drink.“