50 Best Chinese Restaurants in San Diego

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

“Taiwanese hot pot, you choose the ingredients and the broth, they promptly cook it for you. If you appreciate deep soup flavors, and love meat, you can eat here for $15-20 per person. Simple atmosphere, basic service. 5 stars because it’s delicious.“

“delicious food! all of it“

“Meet dumpling is the absolute best restaurant in all of Point Loma.

The food is delicious.

The family who owns & operates this restaurant are great people who deserve community support.

They offer great food and great service.“

“Haidilao is an awesome hot pot place, it’s affordable and totally worth it! I’d recommend the chicken broth. Great experience, would recommend.“

“Even after seven years, this place is still amazing! Seems like they gained popularity over the years as well! I had to order some of my favorite dishes. Beef Pao-Mo soup was in lamb soup, it also had cubes of chewy noodles and vermicelli.

The A-Choi veggie was generously portioned. I asked for less salt and it was perfect!

Beef skewers were big beef cubes in cumin seasoning.

Waited about 20 minutes on a Saturday around 5pm to be seated.“

“The person that greeted was so nice and welcoming. My first time here and she was very helpful with the menu. Food tastes amazing-so well seasoned and generous especially the lunch bowl-it was a lot! This place will now be my go to since it’s so close to work!“

“Absolutely gorgeous inside , definitely one of my new favorite spot now for skewers, been here twice and I’m glad I came , service is great, friendly and attentive, & most importantly food is bomb . Will come again , & again.
Xie Xie :)“

“The Chinese food was good!“

“Authentic. Original. Cozy place to have a bowl of hot traditional soup noodle. The Beef Noodle Soup is highly recommended. Choose wisely the level of spices, medium is definitely a good grade to taste the originality.

Uniqueness: 8
Value: 8
Experience: 9“

“Great local spot for delicious food! Generous portions too! We typically order to-go because the place is packed on weekends! Ordering online is easy and the dood is always ready when promised. You don't go there for.the ambiance... you go there for delicious meals! Check out their menu and order with confidence. We are never disappointed with our choices! Our go-to's are the noodles with beef and the green beens... and then we go from there!“

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

“Authentic food, generous portions and good prices - what else can one ask for. The service is very fast and the staff is polite and eager to help.
The one downside is parking is limited, and you may need to circle around a bit until you get a spot.
This was our third time here and definitely not last.
Recommended!“

“I took my two boys and mom to eat here. My children and I don't get to go out to eat often because of celiac disease and my one son has severe allergy to wheat/gluten and has an epi-pen. I heard p.f changs is very careful with cross contamination so I decided we would give it a shot.
The manager Scott was wonderful! He personally came over to explain everything and was very attentive. I felt very comfortable. Then we met our waitress Kiara who was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond. Her energy and attention to detail was outstanding. She was personable and made sure we had fresh plates that she wiped down herself, she was professional, and made the experience so much better. Everything tasted great. We will definitely be returning!
Even the host came over and sat next to my boys and asked them what their favorite animal was and went to get them special stickers, which made them so excited.
But Scott and Kiara really made the whole experience great!!“

“My sister and I were shopping in the area and needed a quick spot to eat and we found this place on google. As soon as we walked in we could smell all kinds of delicious stuff going on. The food was great and the service was amazing and the prices were pretty decent. I would definitely come back!“

“Whenever we go to San Diego we stop by here, the salt and pepper wings are that good. We even get a plate of them to go to take back with is. Seriously good food, great staff and its the little things that make it really good like the zodiac place mats and fried things they give you with the sweet red sauce when you first sit down. A lot of Chinese restaurants just dont do it right like golden house does. Dont go changing :)“

“Absolutely delicious. Great service and a wonderful experience for my Husband’s birthday. The many options on the hot pot menu make it impossible to try them all in one meal so we plan to return again soon! A relaxing and fun dining experience!“

“This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. I tried the Roast Duck Noodle Soup and Walnut Shrimp. The duck was really delicious with a very nice broth. Every bite was a delight. I enjoyed the shrimp - plump and juicy with a lightly citrus white sauce and roasted walnuts. I would order it again, but there are a lot of items on their extensive menu that I would also like to try. Very nice, low key service. Clean and pleasant dining room.“

“Everything here is delicious, especially the Braised Pork. It is so tender and flavorful. It melts in your mouth with the most delicious sauce. The portions are large for families. Theb servers are very friendly and attentive. I visit here every time I come down from Los Angeles.“

“This was one of the best meals I ever had. The cumin beef noodles were AMAZING and the cabbage and beef pancakes. The music was good, service was friendly and funny, and overall an amazing experience!! Would definitely come back if I didn’t live out of town“

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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.“

“Ok, my daughter wanted Chinese and we stumbled across the Corner Cafe. What a happy surprise. Not fancy and they do a brisk take out business... But worth dining in. Portions were huge and delicious. Everything is home cooked and amazing. They do wings and were able to do mine gluten free. They were maybe some of the best wings I have ever eaten. Worth it just for that. The pork with Chinese broccoli was also a hig as well as the from scratch hot and sour soup. One of my favorites and out did Din Tai Fung HANDS DOWN. Highly recommend! The owners were awesome too and took the time to make sure our order was perfect“

“I loved 🥰 best place more more“

“Bomb food 🥘 clean dining area good service“

“We don’t live locally, but we come to San Diego every once in a while. Because we really like the restaurant next door, Spicy City, so we usually head straight there. But one time, someone in our group said they wanted Cantonese food, so we decided to give Easter Dynasty a try. To our surprise, we completely fell in love with the flavors. The dishes are very distinctive, each one has its own character, and the prices are very reasonable. After that meal, we decided this would also become one of those places we come back to every once in a while.“

“Wah Shing Chinese Food offers delicious food, generous portions, and amazing service! Everything is made fresh to order, and they are impressively fast at getting your food ready. The staff is friendly, attentive, and truly committed to providing excellent customer service. It’s a great spot for a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal. Highly recommended!“

“The food was delicious. The music and the vibe of the place was amazing. The staff was attentive and on point!“

“Absolutely amazing experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Every dish exceeded expectations. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a truly perfect meal. Will definitely return soon with friends and family. Five stars!“

“This place was SOOO good! Everything was packed with flavor, and you can truly tell every dish is made with care. The food tasted fresh, authentic, and was honestly one of the best meals I've had in a long time.
What made the experience even better was the people. You can tell it's family-run because everyone was so kind, welcoming, and treated us like we were guests in their own home. They made us feel comfortable from the moment we walked in, and that kind of hospitality is hard to find these days.
If you're looking for amazing food with incredible flavor and a place that feels like home, I highly recommend checking this restaurant out. We will definitely be coming back!“

“Had the salt and pepper wings, and the house noodles. I am absolutely thrilled we randomly went into this spot. So good! The lemonade was exceptionally good as well! (Not too sweet). The only thing I hate, is their AC was at a minimal during this heat wave. Also, their tap water is ass (i suggest they attach a cheap filter to where ever they are getting their water from). We will 100% be going back tho.“

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

“Fried garlic pork with steamed rice 😍“

“Fried chicken was delicious and fried noodles.“

“MUST SEE FOR GLUTEN FREE PEOPLE. Amazing gluten free Chinese food. Please see this space if you crave some authentic chinese-american food and know its can be easy to mess up gluten sensitivities. Every employee here is aware of gluten free questions. Call and ask! Mandarin Wok is a low key gluten free haven. The owners are aware of where gluten can be like soy sauce. Ask them about the gluten free specials. Fried chicken - gluten free!!“

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

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

“Amazing 🔥love this place ! I’ll be back over and over . It’s been a while since I been as a young lady but it’s Comming back just as good!“

“05/08/2026
-Shrimp w/ Green Pepper in Black Bean Sauce ($24.95) — Tasty sauce and perfectly cooked shrimp, though the onion and green pepper weren't the freshest.
-Deep-Fried Crispy Intestines ($19.95) — crispy and full of flavor!
-Rice ($2.00)

Note: They offer complimentary hot tea, making them one of the few restaurants that still do.

I had a wonderful early Mother’s Day lunch here.

07-04-2025
-BBQ Pork and Roast Duck on Rice $16.95- crispy pork skin, yummy! Roast Duck, mostly were bones

-Beef Stew Wonton Soup $14.95- tender beef and tasty wonton. The soup broth however was not at the desired temperature. It should be hot and not warm

Note:
Cash only“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“Came here last week with family of four on Friday. Dumplings were great, many varieties.very good soups and seaweed salad. Same quality and taste as Din Tai Fung but much better value and no lines and crowds (yet!)“

“PRETTY SENSATIONAL ! We had just done a bunch of shopping at Vinh-Hung Supermarket on Saturday and decided that we should have lunch at the Hong Kong BBQ Dim Sum & Kitchen...situated inside the supermarket. You know it didn't look too flash but it was packed out and the food going out to the tables looked pretty good. I asked a female server if we could get a table for 2...and she pointed to the only vacant table in the cafe. WHOO HOO ! I sat at the table watching the activity while my wife took an urgent phone call about her ill mother. A server named Joe came by and I asked for iced waters. THEY CAME OUT FAST ! Joe brought us menus which we checked out in detail. WOW.... there was some neat stuff on their menu. We kicked things off with a SHRIMP DUMPLING Appetizer ( $6.38 ) ! For our mains my wife selected HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP ( $21.95 ) while I chose KUNG PAU SPICY BEEF ( $17.95 ). You know when you try a brand new eatery you never know what to expect but I had been seeing some pretty good looking dishes ferried out to the tables while I waited for my wife. Our Shrimp Dumpling Appetizer arrived in next to no time and tasted SENSATIONAL ! WHAT A GREAT START ! Our mains came out together and the serves were GINORMOUS ! And darn did they look good. My wife went nuts over her Honey Walnut Shrimp....an authentic Chinese dish. I tried it and OMG it tasted beyond delicious ! My Kung Pau Spicy Beef & Rice BLEW ME AWAY ! FLAVOR KICK FLAVOR KICK..get the message. My delicious serve was huge and I actually had the rest for lunch today....still tasted awesome. THIS PLACE DELIVERED WAY BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS !“

“A San Diego Cantonese institution, here’s where you should go for traditional favorites. Steamed fish, lobster noodles (Yee mee), honey shrimp and Peking duck are just some of their best dishes. Generous portions and helpful staff make this a popular choice. It’s a great place for groups and they have several good value banquet menus (for 10 or more). Reservations are recommended for dinner as it gets busy.“

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

“The food is great and this place is an institution. I’m mainly leaving a review here because someone left a review saying they found “cartilage” in their noodle dish… those pieces in the picture are clearly squid. The person who ordered must never have seen squid before.“

“One of the best meals Ive had in SD! The fish came out perfectly crispy and tender on the inside. The veggies on the side was generous. Skewers were delicious as well especially the chicken cartilage (MUST!!). There are also unlimited side dishes/fruits free self serve. And ice cream like black sesame flavored.

The service was very friendly! I called ahead and they offered to help me put my name on the waitlist which was nice.“

“可以吃到上海的生煎包，很Nice.味道很正宗.非常值得推薦“

“Came here for take-out with my family and had a good experience. The restaurant has both inside seating and outside seating. Plenty of parking outside. Ordering was quick despite the large menu. The food was ready within 10-15 minutes.

My family ordered the Salt & Pepper Filet, House Rice Noodle, and Broccoli & Beef. The Broccoli & Beef was flavorful with a well-balanced sauce that's not too salty. The beef was slightly chewy, but still enjoyable. The Salt & Pepper Fillet was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and had a nice kick of spiciness without being overly salty. The House Rice Noodles reminded me of pancit. The chicken was tender and juicy.

Overall, everything was well-seasoned without being overly salty which lets the flavors shine. Great food, generous portions, fast service, and a smooth take-out experience. I'd definitely recommend this place to friends and family!“