Tom's Chinese BBQ

I’ve been coming here as long as I can remember. When I’m in San Diego this is the Only please in east San Diego that will give me the the best duck ever! The service is quick! Parking can be a little tricky but worth double parking and running in!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dishonest Practices at This Chinese BBQ – Customers Beware!

I recently had a very disappointing experience at this Chinese BBQ that has completely destroyed my trust in this business. I purchased a whole BBQ duck and specifically asked for it to be cut. However, I witnessed what appeared to be a deliberate bait-and-switch.

An older woman with short hair took the duck I had chosen and brought it to the cutting station at the right corner. Instead of cutting my duck, she appeared to hide it to the side and replaced it with leftover pieces from another duck. She even leaned her body toward the divider wall, seemingly to block my view of what she was doing.

This isn’t the first time I suspected something like this—it happened once before when I briefly left to re-park my car after placing an order. This time, I made sure to watch carefully, and I’m certain of what I saw.

I brought this to the attention of the staff, including Mr. Tom, whom I had trusted for years. Sadly, they all acted as if they didn’t know what I was talking about.

It's incredibly disappointing to see a place I used to support engage in what looks like long-standing dishonest behavior. I can no longer recommend this business and will not be returning.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

If you like duck and pork ,chinese style,this is the place. It's to go only no seating. It is not in a very good area but during the daytime it is safe.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here since I was a kid, delicious food for great prices. Workers are wonderful people. Much love and respect for them for still being there, take your friends and family there, you will not regret it.

Really friendly service, we got a half duck and pork belly and a couple rolls. They were really kind to our children :)
Delicious food, especially the pork belly. We made a fried rice with most of it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My salt chicken was old and have a pasty consistency. The seller was rude and mean.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Delicious food from their roast duck to their pork and pastries.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So I haven't here in a while, mainly just because I don't live in the area anymore, but this spot is amazing. The BBQ pork buns are so delicious. The bun is sweet and fluffy and the bbq pork is juicy. This is definitely worth trying

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cash only and super affordable, especially in this economy! I tried pretty much all the baked goods. The bread was fluffy and sweet and filling complemented all of it with either a savory component or lightly sweet filling. On the weekends you’ll be able to try their sesame ball and other weekend only specialties. I wish I lived in San Diego to be able to go more often but it made its way back with me to Dallas in perfect condition.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hole in the wall Chinese bbq for your favorite bbq treats like roast duck (1/2 or full), roast pork by the pound, Chinese dim sum steam buns with different fillings and more. Going to try the shumai (steamed dumpling) next time. Place is small without any seating but you’re probably on the way to a gathering with the goods from here or just stopping for a quick finger food snack. Dont be afraid to ask questions if you aren’t sure what they have!

Parking: Strip mall style building with a good amount of parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roast Duck Roast Pork Chicken Feet Intestine, Dim Sum, BBQ Pork Bun, Till Roast Pork

Really cool little spot. With very reasonable prices. We got three different items and they were all great. We got a couple different stuffed buns that they have and they were both very good and we also got some pork and that was amazing as well. The ladies that work there are all very friendly and you’re in and out of there quick because it’s like a cafeteria style line.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork Bun

Just came in for some bbq pork and duck! Didn’t realize it was cash only but even still, the sweet ladies were SO patient and generous!!!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent little chinese hole in the wall. DELICIOUS Dim Sum & Buns. I come back regularly...very Good and very Cheap!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coconut Buns BBQ Pork Buns, Dim Sum, BBQ Pork Bun, Shrimp Dumpling, Sesame Ball

some of the juiciest pork belly I've ever ate, and the duck is delicious as well. Do NOT skimp out on this place!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

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