Chef Chin had the best Chinese food in San Diego hands down. It was so good that I couldn’t stop over-ordering. I’m mad I can’t find another place like this as this place is temporarily closed.. I should’ve left millions of 5 star reviews as I was satisfied with this place every single time I had eaten here. I’m sorry ? please come back and bless us with your AMAZING food.
Kelsea Sauer
My sister came to visit me so we decided to try this restaurant for the first time. It looked very appetizing on the menu but once it arrived, my house was filled with a very rotten smell.My chicken wasn’t cooked all the way and tasted like it was 5 weeks old.My sisters fish was gray in color and tasted horrible as well. It was also so greasy, there were just puddles of oil all over the food and containers were leaking oil.We only took 1 bite of each dish and got really sick later that day.I do not recommend this restaurant.
Linda Wang
This was one of our favorite Chinese restaurants before the pandemic; good thing this place is still open and has survived COVID! The flavors and quality are still consistent, each dish from different regions have a distinct local taste, and the chef does a pretty good job at getting the basics right. The food is not overly salty or sweet, and always leaves the right after taste. We used to also come here for breakfast on weekends, they also have good dim sum options if you don’t want to go to a more crowded restaurant like Jasmin. The meats here are never dry and always juicy!
纪艺
The waiter in this restaurant lacks the most basic manners of delivery workers. As a delivery workers,I delivering food for their restaurant to make profits for them, but when I went to pick up the food, the female waiter refused me to use their washroom. Since I did this job for few months, this is first time waiter denied me. It is not difficult to see from here that the corporate culture of this restaurant is disrespectful. A good restaurant should provide convenience and services for customers, takeout workers, rather than treating delivery workers with prejudice and impoliteness like Chef Chin. There is a law in California since 9/30/2021, clearly state that restaurant should make their toilet facilities available for delivery workers’ use, as long as the delivery worker seeks to access the facilities while picking up a food or beverage order for delivery. If she doesn’t know this, please tell her. Thanks
Hungry AsianBoy
I've been wanting to try this resto surrounded by other Asian restaurants. I'm glad I went today. The place was cozy, dimly lit with the mandatory paper table cloth that they change after every use. Only one server but she still takes the time to chat with her guests and multi-tasking. We ordered the chicken with vegetables, pork fried rice and bok-choy and mushroom in oyster sauce. Delish! Not too salty or greasy. Packed with umami and fresh still crunchy vegetables. My favorite oddly enough is the plain steamed rice. Still aldente, sticky and freshly cooked. Reasonable price and highly recommended! I will definitely come back for the dumplings, peking duck and chinese breakfast. The only opportunity is just updating the decor, coffee maker/hot water dispenser that is ready to move on and a more inviting entrance.
Huang David
It used to be good in Shanghai style. I did not go there for a few years due to the Covid-19 thing. I was there today and so so so disappointed. All the dishes have no Shanghai style at all. Ugly color and terrible taste. It is way blow average. I would give them a no star if I could.
Jacob Boss
I regret going here. Walking in to an empty diner with a lot of to-go bags should have told me everything I needed to know. My first beer came with a nice side of lipstick on the rim of the glass, forgiving this mistake the experience only worsened. The steamed rice came right after we ordered....fifteen minutes before the rest of the food, it was cold. They forgot the fried rice dish the table ordered and after we finished all the other dishes it came, unfortunately. The fried rice was by far the worst dish of the night and honestly the overall experience of the restaurant would have improved without it. For the price you pay, you might as well go to the buffet down the street, the food tastes better and is warm.
Daniel Densel
Good not great. Super low key and quiet place to eat. Staff was friendly and the food was good.
Holly Hipp
My husband hosted a small group of staff (13 folks) last night at Chef Chin for a Holiday gathering. We couldn’t be happier with our evening! Diane and Alyssa made us all feel very special and were awesome servers! The food was great and the accommodations were perfect for our group. Can’t give enough kudos to this restaurant and the staff :). Thanks for helping us host my hubby’s staff. It was perfect!
Ricardo Hirata
First time to dine in,. Have seen the restaurant many times for years so decided to have lunch. We had lunch specials with szechuan shrimp and another with scallops. Good plates with rice, egg roll and sweet sour soup. Fair enough for the price. Good service and shall return now for dinner.
I haven't eaten there in quite a while but remembered they had really good egg foo young. So I ordered it, to take out. I got home and it looand small and looked like a shriveled mess. It was horrible. The suace was good, but the chow mien and beef dish i got were just mot impressive at all. I was so disappointed. I will have to find another place for Chinese food.
veneckyclam
Loved and enjoyed the food there. Very nice and neat service. Kind and welcoming also. Nice place and spacious too. I recommend the silky bean curd tofu The imperial soup : loved it The pan fried beef noodle : excellent The mah pou tofu : perfect seasoning I really recommend this place for any size parties Also open on Christmas Day
Xiaoyin Wang
Open after COVID, added table paper on top of table cloth which is a good idea. Same good food, fewer people than its peak pre COVID days. Parking is easy. Good weekend family dining place.
Kara Turner
Went here for dinner last night. Service and food was amazing. Highly recommend the garlic eggplant.
Murugan P
Not the best Chinese food I've had before. Something amiss. Had lot of expectations but didn't meet my expectations.
Chef Chin had the best Chinese food in San Diego hands down. It was so good that I couldn’t stop over-ordering. I’m mad I can’t find another place like this as this place is temporarily closed.. I should’ve left millions of 5 star reviews as I was satisfied with this place every single time I had eaten here. I’m sorry ? please come back and bless us with your AMAZING food.
My sister came to visit me so we decided to try this restaurant for the first time. It looked very appetizing on the menu but once it arrived, my house was filled with a very rotten smell.My chicken wasn’t cooked all the way and tasted like it was 5 weeks old.My sisters fish was gray in color and tasted horrible as well. It was also so greasy, there were just puddles of oil all over the food and containers were leaking oil.We only took 1 bite of each dish and got really sick later that day.I do not recommend this restaurant.
This was one of our favorite Chinese restaurants before the pandemic; good thing this place is still open and has survived COVID! The flavors and quality are still consistent, each dish from different regions have a distinct local taste, and the chef does a pretty good job at getting the basics right. The food is not overly salty or sweet, and always leaves the right after taste. We used to also come here for breakfast on weekends, they also have good dim sum options if you don’t want to go to a more crowded restaurant like Jasmin. The meats here are never dry and always juicy!
The waiter in this restaurant lacks the most basic manners of delivery workers. As a delivery workers,I delivering food for their restaurant to make profits for them, but when I went to pick up the food, the female waiter refused me to use their washroom. Since I did this job for few months, this is first time waiter denied me. It is not difficult to see from here that the corporate culture of this restaurant is disrespectful. A good restaurant should provide convenience and services for customers, takeout workers, rather than treating delivery workers with prejudice and impoliteness like Chef Chin. There is a law in California since 9/30/2021, clearly state that restaurant should make their toilet facilities available for delivery workers’ use, as long as the delivery worker seeks to access the facilities while picking up a food or beverage order for delivery. If she doesn’t know this, please tell her. Thanks
I've been wanting to try this resto surrounded by other Asian restaurants. I'm glad I went today. The place was cozy, dimly lit with the mandatory paper table cloth that they change after every use. Only one server but she still takes the time to chat with her guests and multi-tasking. We ordered the chicken with vegetables, pork fried rice and bok-choy and mushroom in oyster sauce. Delish! Not too salty or greasy. Packed with umami and fresh still crunchy vegetables. My favorite oddly enough is the plain steamed rice. Still aldente, sticky and freshly cooked. Reasonable price and highly recommended! I will definitely come back for the dumplings, peking duck and chinese breakfast. The only opportunity is just updating the decor, coffee maker/hot water dispenser that is ready to move on and a more inviting entrance.
It used to be good in Shanghai style. I did not go there for a few years due to the Covid-19 thing. I was there today and so so so disappointed. All the dishes have no Shanghai style at all. Ugly color and terrible taste. It is way blow average. I would give them a no star if I could.
I regret going here. Walking in to an empty diner with a lot of to-go bags should have told me everything I needed to know. My first beer came with a nice side of lipstick on the rim of the glass, forgiving this mistake the experience only worsened. The steamed rice came right after we ordered....fifteen minutes before the rest of the food, it was cold. They forgot the fried rice dish the table ordered and after we finished all the other dishes it came, unfortunately. The fried rice was by far the worst dish of the night and honestly the overall experience of the restaurant would have improved without it. For the price you pay, you might as well go to the buffet down the street, the food tastes better and is warm.
Good not great. Super low key and quiet place to eat. Staff was friendly and the food was good.
My husband hosted a small group of staff (13 folks) last night at Chef Chin for a Holiday gathering. We couldn’t be happier with our evening! Diane and Alyssa made us all feel very special and were awesome servers! The food was great and the accommodations were perfect for our group. Can’t give enough kudos to this restaurant and the staff :). Thanks for helping us host my hubby’s staff. It was perfect!
First time to dine in,. Have seen the restaurant many times for years so decided to have lunch. We had lunch specials with szechuan shrimp and another with scallops. Good plates with rice, egg roll and sweet sour soup. Fair enough for the price. Good service and shall return now for dinner.
Restaurantji Recommends
I haven't eaten there in quite a while but remembered they had really good egg foo young. So I ordered it, to take out. I got home and it looand small and looked like a shriveled mess. It was horrible. The suace was good, but the chow mien and beef dish i got were just mot impressive at all. I was so disappointed. I will have to find another place for Chinese food.
Loved and enjoyed the food there. Very nice and neat service. Kind and welcoming also. Nice place and spacious too. I recommend the silky bean curd tofu The imperial soup : loved it The pan fried beef noodle : excellent The mah pou tofu : perfect seasoning I really recommend this place for any size parties Also open on Christmas Day
Open after COVID, added table paper on top of table cloth which is a good idea. Same good food, fewer people than its peak pre COVID days. Parking is easy. Good weekend family dining place.
Went here for dinner last night. Service and food was amazing. Highly recommend the garlic eggplant.
Not the best Chinese food I've had before. Something amiss. Had lot of expectations but didn't meet my expectations.
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