50 Best Chinese Restaurants in San Diego

“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!!!“

“This is as mom and pop is as good as you can get for 2026. Dad works the floor, summer the daughter helps dad out and mom and other family members work the kitchen. Regardless of what people say about “women in the kitchen” you know the food will be the best food when a restaurant is this way. The food here has soul out into every dish and the consistency is amazing. One of the best restaurants to come to Point Loma. It can get busy from 6-8pm most evenings.

This hard working family is doing an incredible job to bring authentic Chinese to us. Ignore the bad reviews, people have no idea how hard this family is working. The place is small, but thats what makes it so amazing.“

“delicious food! all of it“

“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!“

“I would have loved to cogratulate the chef. Sweet and sour soup was perfect, ehe lettuce wraps were delicious, and the main dishes were tasty to perfection. I would recommend it and love to go back. Service was great too. We sat at the bar area.“

“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.“

“The Chinese food was good!“

“Excellent food. We ordered the creamy bun (hot creamy lightly sweet excellent) bbq pork bun (a little sweet for my taste but still really good fluffy delicious), scallion pancake (could have had more scallion but it was really crispy!), sezchuan chili oil wonton (lightly spicy and numbing really good wonton with the peanut!) the dandan noodles (very nutty delicious noodles) and the Xiao long bao (delicious hot and the ginger was fresh) Was really pleased about the scan to order at the table! Really fast service too. Came in on a rainy cold day, left warm full and happy. Would definitely come back!“

“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.“

“My 2nd time dining in, (3rd if you count a delivery). Skewers are great not only in price but in quality and amount of meat. I didn't know they have a special on Saturday lamb skewer for $1.50 each! My friend her first time here she said 12/10 and she wants to come back. The scenery is beautiful and yes I said scenery, the vibes are great and staff is awesome!“

“Bomb food 🥘 clean dining area good service“

“we've been 3 times in the past few months and every time was great. we went the day after my wife's birthday, the same day our pet passed, and the staff made it a very special experience and distraction from our loss. absolutely recommend 110%. great food, great people, great experience overall.“

“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.“

“So this is like a ghost kitchen. Sort of. It’s a place you can get food, and there’s people behind the scenes, but there’s no a person in sight. Everything is done on Grubhub/UberEats/Doordash.
First time in person is wild for me. Just show your details from your phone to a camera and the door opens with your food when the app says your food is ready.

But as far as a “classic cheeseburgers” go, it’s a smash burger. No edits allowed (as least from what I saw)
That is what I got. And I gotta be honest. It’s one of the best smashed burgers I’ve ever had. The burgers are THIN and have that crispy laced edges. The sauce is insane, and the bread is perfect. Onions and pickles as well. 10/10 would recommend to everyone. And it’s a local place too. Which I love. Since it’s not a giant chain.“

“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.“

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

“This place never dissapoints! I love their stir fried sirloin steak and onions on a bed of salad. Also their birds nest combo chow mein is plenty and affordable. Duck Soup is amazing. Parking is a little tricky. But this hole in the wall eatery is phenominal! A must go destination.“

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

“This place just doesn't disappoint, flavor and portions are great, prices are reasonable. Don't remember ever ordering something we didn't like. A true gem 💎 in South San Diego. Highly recommend a drive here if you want good Chinese food.“

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

“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.“

“Best sushi in San Diego at reasonable prices! Delicioso!!!“

“The host was extremely dismissive and didn't say more than two words. There were several people waiting and he barely acknowledged anyone and just picked up menus and said this way. We had a reservation and he not once called us after we checked in until I went up 15 min after and then he seated us right away. No apologies no greeting no nothing. The manager seemed to be watching this and not doing anything either. This place used to be super friendly and my favorite location in San Diego, but it has really changed. I guess it's just a bare minimum nowadays.“

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

“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.“

“Fried garlic pork with steamed rice 😍“

“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.“

“This place has been open for decades & is one of the best! Great lunch specials & always fresh food. Their wonton soup is a hit or miss, sometimes there’s not that many wontons, more broth than anything but it’s so delicious! Definitely recommend it!“

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

“We had the Mongolian beef, pan fried potstickers, long bao sampler, and bbq pork bao buns. And it was delicious! It was very flavorful and the Mongolian beef chow main was my favorite. Everyone was very nice and quick and it was reasonably price for the amount of food and quality. The broth that the dumplings was cooked in was very savory and I wanted to keep eating even though I was very full. We will be coming back!“

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

“Lunchtime specials are where it’s at! There is no place in Hillcrest with this portion, quality, and variety for under $10. You’ve gotta try the chicken teriyaki!“

“Been coming here since I was a little kid and will forever go“

“Food is so good and fresh . Pricey but all Chinese food in San Diego is around the same price .

They make everything fresh . The orange chicken beats out the surrounding Chinese food orange chicken around the area . Been looking for a good Chinese spot and so glad I found them .“

“Fried chicken was delicious and fried noodles.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Ying Li is an absolute gem! I can't get enough of their incredible Chinese food—it's simply delightful! The gizzard soup is a must-try, and the pineapple chicken in sweet-and-sour sauce is a flavor explosion. My partner is obsessed with the salt and pepper spicy shrimp—so good! The service is fantastic too; the friendly Chinese staff speaks fluent Spanish, which adds a unique touch. Plus, the restaurant is conveniently located by the border with plenty of parking. With such amazing food and prices that make you smile, I can’t wait to come back for more!“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Tried the new Hot Honey Chicken- BOMB 🧑🏾‍🍳 👌🏽💋 EVERYTHING WAS BUUUTHIIINN! 🔥 🤓“

“I loved 🥰 best place more more“

“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.“

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

“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!“