31 Best Chinese Restaurants near Solana Beach

“This manager and his team are simply the best! This was one of the first places we had dinner, after getting moved to Solana Beach, last year. For as long as I can remember, “spicy chicken”, which is Panda Express’s Orange chicken, to my son, is his happy place. Justin remembers us, he knows our order and he and his team always welcome us with a smile. This has become a weekly tradition for us, and we really appreciate the hospitality and wonderful experience every time! I also consistently observe leadership leading by example here, highly engaged and present, and creating a personalized experience for customers and you don’t always see that today. Thank you for giving us something to look forward to every week!“

“delicious food! all of it“

“Great dining experience for hot pot.“

“Came to this restaurant with family for a late Chinese new year dinner this past Saturday evening. The menu is eclectic with what appears to be mostly northern China dishes. The food was very good, reasonably priced, and all in our party were happy. The restaurant is clean and the staff was attentive and friendly. A very pleasant experience.“

“If you’re on the UCSD campus and craving real Chinese food, this place is honestly a gem. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is warm and lively, and the employees make you feel welcome. What really stood out to me is that the owner himself walks around, talks to customers, checks in, and makes sure everyone is having a good time. It feels very welcoming.

And I have to say this, the Oreo boba here is my personal favourite!“

“One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area the best in San Marcos.. my only disappointment is the wonton soup here on the west coast!! Back on the east coast the wonton noodles are large and very doughy here the are small and soft. Hard large wonton noodles in my soup. Still the best I have found other then Philadelphia and New York Chinese restaurants.“

“Amazing customer service. The food is tasty and doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. I’ve tried the crab rangoons, chicken and broccoli, orange chicken, sweet and sour chicken, fried rice, wonton soup. It all tasted great, fresh, and came in generous portion sizes.“

“Jessica was fantastic, great service, prompt food delivery, she was personable and very professional and helpful with choosing our food. I could tell she had a lot going on with at least 4 other tables that I could see, but even so we were treated kindly and received great service and will be back! Thank you Jessica!!“

“Had an absolutely marvelous lunch. I ordered the braised scalops off of the lunch menu. They were delightful. Great portion for lunch. Not too big. The atmosphere reminds me of the chinese places i used to go to when i was a kid. Ambient lighting and saxophone musac. Run by a cute, friendly family who really put love and care into every dish. We will be going back because i want to order everything off of the menu.“

“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!)“

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

“La verdad aparte de q yo trabaje aqui esta muy rica la comida todo echo al instante“

“Excellent service . Very welcoming atmosphere. The food is just below average since it is not authentic Chinese and the presentations are not that good .
Good vegetarian options. Recommend it for a regular lunch, but , do not expect very authentic Asian food .“

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

“I'm know Chinese food well and have avoided this restaurant for years thinking it would be too Americanized and not authentic. Cute restaurant, friendly service and ... Tasty food and authentic!! Moderately priced esp for Del Mar. Recommend!!“

“Love this place and the food is all good 😘“

“Fried garlic pork with steamed rice 😍“

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

“HIDDEN GEEEEEM!!! This place is inside a grocery store which is unusual find but, hear me out... one of the best places for Chinese food. They have combo meals, and also ala carte meals and it just doesn't look and feel authentic, but it literally takes you to China, or Hong Kong. One of the best pork chops ever and also the steamed vegetables are so tasty! I would definitely go here for a quick lunch grab or a good sit down meal.“

“We eat here and order from here on a regular basis! Dependable customer service and consistently elevated quality every time! Substantial menu variety for every palate. Family-operated and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy!“

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

“What a bargain for lunch! I was in the mood for lo mein and came upon this restaurant in my search in the area.
I didn't know how much their lunch special were until I sat down and looked at their menu. Wow! You cannot beat $11 for lunch these days and the food was served on a huge platter! I almost laughed when the waitress brought it out to the table.

This is a small restaurant with a few small patio tables in front. It was a weekday and it wasn't busy. The cashier/waitress was really friendly and nice. She had a ready smile for everyone who came in.

I wanted shrimp lo mein for lunch but only chicken or pork lo mein were on the lunch menu. I paid $2 more for shrimp and there were a lot in my dish. It was really good.
The side salad was plain and just mainly iceberg lettuce but the egg roll was good.“

“Panda just panda everywhere you go right? WRONG! This location, single-handedly, makes the best food in all of North County. I have had fresh food here, crunchy orange chicken, and my chow mein is never veggies with chow mein, but rather, a ton of noodles with veggies. I have catered from them 3 times already and have also ordered pick up at least once a week for friends, co-workers, and family.
Staff is great and it's always clean.“

“That was genuinely one of the best all you can eat experiences I have ever had in my entire life. Food was amazing, service was lovely, and they even had boba and desserts included. Got my stamp of approval as a Viet that grew up eating dim sum. Highlights were the fried xiao long bao and dumplings and shumai. SO WORTH IT.“

“Good [Original] Good“

“Chin, the owner greeted me and gave me personal advice on what items I should try. He found out that I liked veggies and he brought me a side of veggies for free. The Kungpao chicken (spice level 3) was phenomenal! I loved that they served the egg roll with a sweet and spicy sauce, and brought me extra hot mustard for dipping too! I will definitely come back soon!“

“I really do appreciate good customer service, but the young woman behind the counter went above and beyond. She not only suggested I add their app to my iPhone to get a 20% discount, but patiently helped me do it when I was fumbling with the process. She saw as sweet as can be, and unfortunately I did not catch her name. I return to that’s spot at least once a month for a lunch break while at work in the La Jolla area. With excellent customer service and food, why wouldn’t I?“

“Well organized, very clean. You order on a little screen and have many options to choose from. Tasty food and seasoned well! Very satisfied I recommend“

“Panda Express is a fast-casual restaurant known for serving American-Chinese dishes with quick service and consistent flavors. The menu offers a variety of options, including popular items like Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Beijing Beef, and a selection of sides such as fried rice, chow mein, and steamed vegetables.

The food is generally flavorful, with bold sauces and a sweet-savory profile that appeals to a wide audience. Portion sizes are generous, making it a filling and convenient meal option.

Service is typically fast and efficient, with a streamlined ordering process that works well for both dine-in and takeout. Most locations are clean and designed for high turnover, especially during peak lunch and dinner hours.

Overall, Panda Express delivers a reliable, quick, and satisfying dining experience with familiar flavors and strong convenience.“

“I usually go to La Mesa or spring valley panda but this one is by my job so I go to all 3 locations. ELMA works for la mesa panda and mira mesa location, I was so EXCITED to see her at this location. She goes above and beyond for customers and shes always so sweet and happy and makes sure to always greet everyone with her good energy and beautiful smile. Also want to say I LOVE FANNIE I hope I spelled that correctly she worked at the la mesa, El Cajon and now spring valley location. She is a ROCKSTAR!“

“super nice place, the food is delicious!!! the attention's nice !!! 👍👍“