50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Santee

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

“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 have been going to Panda Country regularly for some time. I’ve never been disappointed with the wide selection of entrees. The staff always overachieve, they even remembered a food preference that impacted a member of our party. The way they look out for us impresses us every time. I recommend the Indonesian Fried Rice !!“

“Panda Express is my go-to craving! 🥡🥢 I’ve been to Panda more times than I can count, and it has never disappointed me. My absolute favorite is the Honey Walnut Shrimp—it’s seriously SO good! 🍤❤ Whether I’m craving a quick meal or just don’t feel like cooking, Panda Express always hits the spot. Definitely one of my favorite go-to places!“

“The Chinese food was good!“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“We stopped in to get take out on a late Sunday afternoon. We ordered pork dumplings, chow mein, cucumber salad, and beef rolled pancakes. The staff was very friendly, offering us water while we waited for our food and apologizing for the wait (which wasn't even very long). The inside of the restaurant was clean, inviting, and decorated nicely with a central table that resembled a pagoda or gazebo. Although they weren't very busy when we first arrived (it was a little early for dinner), many people came while we were waiting for our food and the dining room was pretty full by the time we left. We were impressed by our ordering experience, and thankfully the food did not disappoint when we got home. All of the dishes were EXCELLENT. Everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned, and nothing was greasy or heavy. We are definitely looking forward to going back and trying more things from their menu.“

“The salads are great, salmon is yummy❣🚀👍👍“

“It's been forever since ive had pick up stix. I wish you could have items a la carta if you want more than one item but the portion size makes up for it. I got the hot honey chicken and it was delivhtful! I forgot about how yummy their fried rice is too it's not dry and it's really flavorful 😋“

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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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“The staff was super friendly and very kind/happy, and everything was really delicious! Would highly recommend! We accidentally came in like 30 min before they were going to close, and they were super nice and seated us and waited for us to finish up our meal (:“

“' ' ' ' We Love The House Special Fried Rice. Yum Yum Yum 😋🤤🤤🤤. Great Staff Very Great Nice People. ' ' ' '“

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

“Tried this for the first time a few months ago. Went back again tonight because we enjoyed it so much. The house fried rice that has chicken, beef, and shrimp is amazing!!! Enjoyed it so much we decided to come monthly now. Great value and we get the 20% off coupon which make it a very good value. Good portions sized too.“

“We have been going there for over 20 years. The food and service is always good. Not fancy but the food is good. It is in a mall area easy to park with no problems. You can always count on a good meal and reasonably priced.“

“I have eaten Vietnamese cuisine throughout California, and Grandpa Tao ranks among the best. In addition to the amazing tastes, the casual restaurant is friendly and comfortable. Ingredients are fresh, the environment clean and relaxing. I particularly recommend the Pho, the Rice Vermicelli (try it!) and the Shaking beef. You'll like it.“

“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.“

“Hole in the wall restaurant. Little hesitant to try to at first but it had good reviews, and I’m so glad I did. Best Chinese food I’ve ever had. Got the orange chicken in the lunch special and it was a perfect crunchy outside with chewy inside. Nice and hot temperature. 11/10. Had to write a review so more people know about this place.“

“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.“

“Absolutely the most of the most! The veggies are abundant fresh and crispy. the pork is tender and flavorful and the tiny rice noodles are hot and well cooked. they serve it with large lettuce leaves that you wrap all the goodies up as a Vietnamese burrito. and dip it into a flavorful sauce called fish sauce but it is not fishy and does not taste like fish. Tops! Every dish is tops. and the soups are also fun to try. A fun meal pretty much describes the Saigon Restaurant. Thank you, Victor. He's the top cheese there. I'm so happy this restaurant survived the pandemic.“

“Been eating here since I was about 5, now at 40 I could finish their bowl on my own thank goodness ?, thank goodness the flavor is still the same. Same owners/cook since i was 5,. Tried other restaurants in LA china town and still not as good as this one. Even though i live farther away mow, i still drive there to get their special noodle soup (been eating since i was 5), eveyone i introduced this restuarant too now loves it. People who loves pho, once they try there noodles soup they can't do pho anymore. Fried egg noodles soup also to die for, including their thick fried noodles, i can go on forever with all their different dishes that will show you what asain/homemade style food is. I've tasted many different chinese food from here to Seattle/Mexicali and this to me is still the restaurant that others try to match up too. ??????“

“Nostalgia, hits in the childhood
The food, ambience and price is perfect. This place actually cares about taste, texture and heigeine.the food sits right with me and doesnt hurt my stomach like other small chinese food places. As long as they continue to operate the way they do I WILL NEVER stop giving them my business. 10/10 the independently owned corner chinese food place ive been looking for.“

“We ordered take out for our first try of this restaurant. The estimated time for pick-up was a bit delayed but that was because this place was so busy! The kitchen had at least 5 people working and all the food was super fresh and screaming hot. My kids are a picky so we got chicken dishes mainly: sesame, sweet and sour and teriyaki. The chicken was good quality and the veggies were fresh. Crab rangoons and egg foo young were my favs! Can’t wait to try their hot and sour soup, I watched them making a fresh batch.“

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

“this place always hits the spot whenever youre hungry. the owners are very nice and welcoming and so is the server that is always working on a tuesday. ive been coming to this spot for so long now. every meal comes with a free soup so you get your moneys worth“

“Chicken rice was good, they got my order wrong once on DoorDash where I wanted the sausage sticky rice and got some different rice dish instead.

The noodles we got a little too oily in the takeout container but otherwise tasty.“

“This is my favorite! The egg rolls are the best I have ever had in my life! They’re huge and packed with veggies! I usually order the house noodles as well. So much flavor. The ladies are so sweet. If ordering for pick up make sure to call it in. Ordering on apps like door dash cost more.“

“Unfortunately, I could barely contain myself when the food came. It was super delicious and can’t wait to go back! I didn’t get the name of our server but she was an older lady. That helped me decide on all my choices for dinner tonight. Thank you for the good experience and good food. Looking forward to coming back“

“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!“

“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.“

“The Sesamed honey chicken is delicious I even started eating before taking the photo. The staff was super nice and the service was quick. This is going to be my new spot. If you’re in the area I really recommend coming out and giving it a look. Thank you guys and I will be back.“

“I been going get for a long time now, and still never gets old!! Personally the salted pepper chicken wings is PERFECT! The service is amazing and they are super quick. The employees are super nice and caring as they also remember their customers (like me). The atmosphere of the place is kinda meh but who cares, am just here for the food.“

“I love love love this place!!! My WIFE introduced me to them...the food is so yummy!!“

“Can't get enough of the place , nothing compares to the menue and relaxed atmosphere and price terrific!! Especially if you are a senior!!The Bomb!“

“A hole in the wall worth stopping by for some 'junky' Chinese food. The chow main is thick and orange, not authentic at all, and not Panda Express thin noodles :) and the orange chicken is a bit moist, not crunchy or hot/spicy, and the beef broccoli is yummy. I love Chinese food like this sometimes, hits the spot, reminds me a little of childhood especially out in the sticks where Chinese food was basically this style, and nothing else. And they were very friendly. The prices were right, too, for the combo, not super expensive but not too cheap where you're suspicious of how they are cutting corners. Will come back again.“

“We got 2 combo plates (B) and i single (A) and man they load up the food! We got chow mein and rice as sides and beef & broccoli 🥦 Coconut 🥥 Shrimp 🍤 and Orange 🍊 Chicken 🐔. Honestly, it's enough food to split. I got an extra plate, which I probably didn't need. We took a lot home. The chow main was delicious, but the rice was pretty bland. The main dishes were good too. The service was fine. The place itself isn't much for atmosphere or decoration, it's pretty plain. Also to note, a few doors down there is an over 18 only pub or bar, and lots of guys were standing outside smoking.“

“Finning inside since its cold“

“Tim Ky Noodle in Mira Mesa is definitely worth checking out! The food was delicious, flavorful, and fresh, especially the noodle soup. The portions were generous, the prices were reasonable, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was also clean and comfortable. I had a great experience and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a delicious bowl of noodles in Mira Mesa! 🍜❤“

“Don't listen to others as they don't even know what real Chinese food is like. Delicious food and just order your food and go you don't need to sit there. It called To go for a reason. Everything is so good there and the staff are nice.“

“Great food! Highly recommend!“

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

“Great Wall Express has that classic casual Chinese-American takeout feel—nothing overly fancy, but it looks like a place focused on getting food out quickly and giving you a good-sized meal. The menu has familiar favorites such as orange chicken, fried rice, lo mein, broccoli beef, egg rolls, and dumplings, so there are plenty of straightforward choices if you're looking for a quick and filling meal.

One thing I like about the menu is that there are options beyond the usual meat dishes. Their listings include vegetarian-style fried rice and lo mein, mixed vegetables, and vegetarian egg rolls.

Overall, I'd describe Great Wall Express as a casual, affordable, family-oriented option rather than somewhere you'd go for an upscale dining experience. Portions and value are frequently mentioned positively, although customer experiences with individual dishes can vary“

“This family business had just the owners working when we came in, super hard working people. They took our orders quickly and were very warm and welcoming. I’m visiting from Texas and craved homestyle cooked food, and this satisfied everything! 10/10 recommend <3“

“I could come here every day... One week I ate here four times in a week... Its becoming a problem, I think Panda Express is my addiction. Its REALLY busy around noon but the line moves fast. Its Panda Express, you should know what to expect, and its exactly what you expect.“

“This place is pretty amazing for their prices! I have only been once, but the orange chicken was delicious as was the lo mein. Simple, nothing too crazy, but tasty. You get a ton of food for the low cost. Their Hot and Sour soup is AMAZING. Perfect spice level!“