50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Poway

“Legit!! Had the shrimp and pork dumplings, chili wontons, scallion pancake beef roll, spicy cucumbers, and sauteed broccoli.

New owners were super nice. Only feedback is that the acoustics are rough - it's loud in there.“

“I was craving shrimp lo mein and looked for a Chinese restaurant while I was in the area. Glad I found this place!

Upon entering, the friendly waitress greeted me and seated me right away. I was in luck that shrimp lo mein was on the lunch special menu. Their lunch special is offered every day of the week. And what a deal!

I opted for the hot and sour soup and it was delicious. The portion was a good size too. I ended up not eating the white rice that came with the order because I was full after the soup, shrimp lo mein, and eggroll. Take advantage of the lunch specials!“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ma’s house in Poway, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best in the area. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome. The food was outstanding. Every dish we ordered was full of flavor.“

“Great food! Highly recommend!“

“My partner and I stopped in for a change-up in our usual picks. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience. The restaurant setting is quaint and familiar feeling. The service was fantastic with both the chef and server being very nice and considerate. The menu is full of different options to try. We ordered the spring rolls and two tofu dishes. All of it was good and freshly cooked. Remember to give the food a minute to cool down before you dive in. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is from not being wowed, but it's not a bad thing. It's a staple food spot with standard food taste and quality. You won't be upset stopping by, but you maybe wouldn't go out of your way ro try it again if you weren't in the area.“

“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.“

“I love the workers and food here. Most of the time that I come here, I pick up or order the family meals. Once in a while, I order 1-person meals. The workers are always professional, even during peak hours. I always get the food warm and tasty.

I've always received my food at reasonable times. I would never mind waiting 25 minutes for a family meal or 15 minutes for a 1-person meal. I always expect that they're busy and that they can run into any unexpected problems. However, I've only had one serious issue in the past with an order that they were able to make, but didn't and prioritized in-person customers.

This was some time in 2021 or 2022. At around 1:50pm, I placed a 1-person order online before work (1 side, 2 entrees). I went to pick up the order around 2:05pm (15 minutes later). The order wasn't ready. I told the cashier about my pick-up order. The cashier mentioned that they were working on it. While waiting, I saw the workers taking new orders from several in-person customers. Some of those customers got their food immediately and the others got it about 5 to 12 minutes after they ordered. I ended up getting my food around 2:20pm, even though I had ordered my 1-person meal around 30 minutes before they did. This is the only serious issue I've had with this Panda Express. One of the workers apologized about the long wait time for a small order. Other than that, they've always been great with customer service, quality of food, and serving time.“

“Our server Cam was awesome and food was great! Got to try it. Great dumplings!!!“

“Excellent food, the flavor isn't lost even with the ingredients you add to your dish. One recommendation, even though it's at least a pound of food plus noodles, don't use two packets; one is enough and you'll enjoy your meal perfectly. just one think Parking is terrible!!!“

“One of the best authentic and reasonable Chinese restaurant that I dined at in San Diego. It’s a small but very good restaurant with lots of options. Unfortunately I was there when many of their specialty dishes weren’t available because of Chinese new year and so many customers. But the dishes that we did have were outstanding. Also, very reasonable. Six of us had a very good and large dinner and we only spent about $130. Good start to be new year!“

“We waited over an hour on a Saturday evening, which already tells you how popular this place is, especially among Chinese diners. They don’t do takeout and don’t take reservations, so be prepared to wait. The food was really, really yummy. The two dishes we tried were on the salty side for my taste, but they paired very well with rice. The century egg eggplant was absolutely out of this world and worth the wait. Bonus: they offer free popsicles for guests to grab.“

“Been wanting to try this place.

Waited maybe 5 minutes to grab a table on a Saturday evening at 630.

Portion sizes are huge, deff enough to take home for later. The food is overall great. Really tasty, good quality.

The staff is truly what makes it stand out. They work well together getting plates on table, and bussing tables post dinner for a quick turnaround“

“Such nice people working here. Went after work, I work nights so thats about lunch rush. Parking can be difficult at lunch but I got a good spot. Ordered chef lo mien to go. They made it fast & were so kind to add some deeelicious dumpling. So yummy, lots of protein & chewy yummy noodles. This will more than likely be my new noodle place.“

“Food was too yummy. I haven't had authentic Chinese in a long time and this place hit every spot.
Ordered Chengdu style potato snack, steam chicken with chilli oil, Chongqing noodles, spicy jelly noodle and orange chicken. Each of them was a flavor bomb. This restaurant is definitely in my favorites now. Staff was very sweet and accommodating.“

“I was here once before. I suddenly remember (as I was waiting for my order) that their estimates for when to pick up are off- by a lot on both occasions. Popularity has its price, I guess. In short the food IS good, and plenty of it, but be prepared to wait.“

“Their fresh noodles are delicious! I do like the flat thick noodles most.

We ordered their popular braised beef noodle soup and it was really good. I recommend that dish. The beef was very tender and goes perfectly with their chewy flat thick noodles. They gave us scissors to cut the noodles. I wish they were larger scissors.
The cold sesame noodle was ok. The sauce got pretty thick and the dish became clumpy. The tea egg was a bit disappointing. The appetizer we ordered with the thin crepes was pretty good though.“

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

“On a Sunday night. We had a group of 12 and ordered the $498 family meal plus a lobster with noodles. This is my 2nd time there. The place was packed. It is a small restaurant. there were 4 large groups, as well as couples and groups of 4. The food was good, not your panda express kind of food. And the service was top notch. Food came out fast. They even changed out our eating plates. Even with 12 people, we had 8 to go boxes.“

“The Best Ever Chinese Restaurant I Have Ever Been To. My Tita's Loved It So Mucho!!!! 5 star Rating“

“Fried garlic pork with steamed rice 😍“

“The server was the only one working but she got our order out fast and was so nice. The food was absolutely delicious.“

“When I drove past this restaurant, I knew it was going to deliver that quintessential New York style Chinese cuisine. I finally got to try it and it did not disappoint! I went in for lunch and got the Kung Pao Beef with added broccoli (+3) , and hot jasmine tea. Everything tasted delicious and our server was a polite gentlemen. I would definitely come back and try their other meals.“

“It was my first time trying Hot Pot, the food was excellent. The experience was also great. Lots of options and everything was fresh.“

“Legit. I lived in China for several months years ago and became semi obsessed with the cuisine and avoid Americanized or fake Chinese food. This place is legit, we've gone 3 times, tried a bunch of different dishes. Regionally it's a bit of a mix, but there's a full on China-Chinese menu as well as the English one, and the food is very like what you'd get at a good restaurant in a Chinese city. Every time I've been if gets pretty busy and probably 80% of the clientele are Chinese. That's strong evidence that my opinion is on point.“

“Best BBQ Pork and the Lomein is great. Been coming since they opened and never disappointed.“

“Hong Kong BBQ Dim Sum & Kitchen is a homey Chinese kitchen that serves up dim sum, entrees, and large family platters. The service is straight-forward and efficient, and the food offers excellent value for the price.

The Food
🥩 Beef with Broccoli: A comfort food staple executed well. The beef was tender and the savory sauce tied the dish together. The broccoli and carrots retained a fresh crunch rather than being overcooked.

🍚 House Special Fried Rice: A crowd favorite / staple. It was hearty and well-seasoned. Tip: Add a spoonful of their spicy chili oil to bring some necessary heat to the dish.

🥟 Dim Sum: The Pork Shumai, Shrimp Har Gow, and Baked BBQ Pork Buns are reliable family favorites that are perfect for a quick lunch or takeout.

Overall
A great shop for traditional Chinese entrees and dim sum. Come here for the reasonable prices and decent portion sizes.“

“Chill, friendly, good food & reasonable price.“

“Yummy Chinese food! This family owned restaurant has great food fast.“

“I’m still thinking about the food from Chin's Szechwan. The Hunan chicken with black bean sauce was so addicting—bold, savory, and packed with flavor. I honestly couldn’t stop eating it and keep craving it even after the meal.

The sweet and sour pork was also a standout, especially because it was boneless, which made it so easy and enjoyable to eat. Even the bok choy with mushrooms completely surprised me—it tasted amazing on its own and didn’t feel like just a side dish at all.

Everything was flavorful, well-cooked, and super satisfying. Definitely a place I’ll keep coming back to.“

“I saw online that this shop serves Northeast-style spicy hot pot, and when I arrived, I discovered they also have a newly launched surprise blind box of marinated dishes. I bought the large box for $10, which contained beef shank, chicken gizzard, pork head meat, pork ears, duck liver, and more. By the time I took the photo, I had already eaten most of it. The price and portion were truly surprising, and the taste was excellent. The Northeast-style spicy hot pot was also very good—you pick your own ingredients, they’re weighed, and then freshly cooked. The broth had a sesame paste flavor, which I really liked—it was delicious. Additionally, I ordered some fried skewers, and I highly recommend the chicken gizzard. The seasoning on the fried skewers was fantastic.“

“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.“

“Came here recently with a large group and was very impressed. All the food was delicious and came out very quickly. Excellent dim sum options and dinner dishes. Will come again when I visit again!“

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

“This was our grocery run at one of my favorite Asian supermarkets in San Diego, so of course I was so happy we finally got to try San Wo Chinese Restaurant first.

My husband ordered the roast duck lo mein, and I was craving something warm and comforting, so I got the preserved egg with pork porridge and beef stew. We loved everything!

I’ve missed Chinese restaurants so much, and this stop was 100% worth it before grocery shopping. The food was absolutely delicious, it is bigger enough for me and have a to-go (well… my husband finished it) and the servers were super nice.

Such a good spot, definitely worth it!“

“Wonderful! We recently moved to the area and enjoyed a dinner to celebrate my Orange Chicken loving Son's Birthday! They were kind and courteous on the phone taking our order and the food was ready quick for a large order and delicious! Everyone agreed that all the food we got was wonderful and enjoyed by all! Highly recommend!“

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“I ordered Dan Dan noodles and cold spicy chicken for take out. The noodles were ok but the chicken was very delicious.

It’s my first time inside. It was traditional Chinese decoration. I’m impressed with the entrance. I’ll have to dine in soon and try other dishes.“

“The best place in San Diego for tasty, authentic dim sum from push-carts!🥰😀“

“I waited 35 minutes for a table. It was worth the wait. The food was mouth watering. The pea pods with garlic was delicious. We went for a combination of pork and duck, delicious. Beat Sweet and sour soup ever. Fish with black bean sauce is a must . Highly recommended“

“It’s been ages since I last visited this restaurant! A friend raved about their Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (Guobaorou), so I came back with some friends. The portion of Guobaorou is generous, and it’s truly delicious—crispy and flavorful. We also ordered Jellyfish with Vinegar Dressing. The jellyfish here is quite thick and chunky, not the smooth, silky kind I’m used to, so I wouldn’t recommend it.

Then there’s the Braised Local Chicken in Iron Pot. The picture looked super tempting, so I specifically asked if it came with the steamed rolls (huajuan) shown in the photo. The waiter told me they only have steamed buns (mantou) instead. When it arrived, turns out they’re machine-made frozen buns bought from the supermarket. This dish is a letdown, so I don’t suggest it either.

On the bright side, the Sizzling Pork Kidneys were pretty good! We also wanted to order Peking Duck, but it requires advance reservation—make sure to call ahead if you want to try it.“

“Hidden in a shopping area and not visible from the parking lot. Typical Chinese menu. Generous portions. Service was attentive until we had finished, then an unreasonably long wait to get the check (which seems to be a common practice in many places these days).“

“Overall: The food was good, very authentic, and it took 20 minutes for the food to come out.Fish with sour soup: The flavor is strong! But it was the perfect mixture of spicy and sour. I would highly recommend it pouring over and eating over the rice.Spicy Noodle Soup: Again, more spicy than sour. However, it was the perfect Mala spicy-nessLocation: Its in a plaza lose to the Qualcomm work place with a lot of the other places to eat. The parking might be limited if it is a busy day.Service: Food came out fast. You know its authentic when you see a lot of Asian people eating there too. The ambiance was nice too, clean and minimally decorated.Price: It's a little pricy for my taste. However, the quality is good.“

“It’s in a supermarket food court, if you know what to order you’ll be pleasantly surprised, we had the scallion lamb and we ordered it a little bit spicy, they can customize their dishes to your taste!! Steamed shrimp dumplings were excellent!! We loved the stir fried string beans!! We’ll definitely be coming back!!“

“Xiao long bao pork steamed dumpling were the best we had. The wontons are good but the brith is clear and insipid, we actually brought them home to add very tasty homemade broth. The fried pork and chives dumpling were very well hand made not greasy, crispy bottom. The sauces are just chili oil and soy sauce, we will definitely order to go next time, eat at home with our favorite condiments since I think these would go great with Sriracha and good quality Japanese soy sauce I buy next door @ 99 Ranch.
You can watch the ladies making everything from scratch in the back, super cool and so much work involved. Parking in the back is best. You can also get some delicious bbq pork or duck in the place across from this. Very clean. No bathroom.“

“The best chinese food in San Diego...“

“My father turned 82 today and picked Pick Up Stix for his birthday meal. When my mother went to pay, Jack (the cashier) noticed that my mother had a retired military dependent identification. (My father served 23 years in the US Navy) He told her that they qualified for a military discount, Jack didn't have to do that, but he did and I am really appreciative. My folks are on a fixed income and every break on their budget helps. Thanks Jack! Truly awesome!“

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“It was so good! I had to go get a second round of baos ❤️ My kids loved it too!“

“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 arrived 20 minutes earlier than its opening time, but owner is so kind to let us in and start a room for us right away.
Karaoke rate is very reasonable. Room looks upgraded and fancy. Excellent song selection. We can find even the new releases.
I can see why this place is very popular. I will definitely come again.“