The Wings Live Up to the Hype! Stopped by Royal Mandarin in National City and finally tried the famous wings with fried rice—and wow, they did not disappoint. The wings are crispy, saucy, and packed with flavor. Perfectly seasoned and just the right amount of sticky, they definitely live up to their legendary status. The fried rice was a perfect match—savory, not too greasy, and full of that classic wok flavor. Portions were generous, and the service was quick and friendly. If you're in the area, this spot is a must. Go for the wings—you’ll be thinking about them long after you leave.

Delicious home-style Chinese food. This unassuming restaurant serves very tasty dishes. We ordered the crispy noodles with beef and chicken and it was the largest serving of noodles that we've ever encountered! The rest of our dishes (fried dumplings, wonton soup, and BBQ pork) were delectable. The BBQ pork might have been the best of that dish that we have eaten. I was pleasantly surprised that dumplings came with a hot chili sauce. Additionally, the food came out extremely fast -- all plates within 10 minutes. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want good Chinese food.

My all time favorite Chinese restaurant in Southbay. My daughter decided to treat me out for lunch and as always, has to order an army full of dishes. That’s her! Golden Chopstix has never disappointed, even 30 plus years later. And, what better way in honoring my parents and their spirit, we continue to dine in at Chopstix. It was their favorite Chinese restaurant too. In past decades, our family had celebrated many birthdays, anniversaries and just because. Even when relatives from out of state or out of country would visit, Golden Chopstix was usually our go-to. The food is always served hot, fresh, and delicious. Side note, the salted pepper chicken wings were not so tasty, it was missing the seasoning(s)we’re use to. The crunch and crispiness was still there. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with cooks having an “off” day, right. We didn’t bring this up to the server, as we felt it was minor issue. The rest of the dishes were on point and delicious, as always. The staff are more friendlier and accommodating than other local Chinese restaurants in Southbay. Servers are usually attentive and good about clearing dirty dishes and making sure kids are taken care of (hi chairs, baby cups, etc). The restaurant’s decor is set in traditional Chinese style and color. The place is spacious and kept clean. Before closing, I do want to highlight the fried crispy green beans. They were extra delicious, generously portioned, and cooked to perfection. Im not a fan of green beans, but I am now. It’s a must-try dish at Golden Chopstix. If you haven’t tried Golden Chopstix, it’s time to make it over and enjoy the variety of dishes. There has to be one to several delectable dishes you will end up liking 👍🏼

So there are tons of Chinese spots in SD. My favorite is Golden Chopsticks!! They are In my top five places to get salt and pepper chicken wings in the U.S. and I stand by that 100% The wings are crispy on the outside but tender and juicy in the middle. They are seasoned to perfection. Everything else is great but you come for the salt and pepper chicken wings!!

Mine and my wife's favorite Chinese food spot. We take everyone here when they come visit us in SD and it's always a hit! The food is delicious, the portions are large, and the service is impeccable. The staff leaves you feeling welcome and the cooks make sure your bellies are full. 10/10 would recommend. I can't say enough good things about Bistro City.

I've eaten here for the last 6 years and it's never disappointed. Friendly and attentive service only overshadowed by the quality of their food and generous portion sizes.

Don’t waste your money on the broccoli beef party tray. They’ll only give you broccoli with maybe 5 pieces of beef. $37. This is the second time I’ve ordered this (thinking the first time was a fluke). I was wrong. And now I’m compelled to inform their customers of this rip off. (And no, the beef is not at the bottom of the tray. My white plastic fork is on the right- I was digging around for the beef and what you see pictured is all the beef there was). Go elsewhere for this dish!

Was in the mood for some hood Chinese food and being in National City this fit the bill. Location is in plaza, parking was decent. Clean and simple setup. Lady behind the counter was very nice, good service. Read some reviews and visually inspected the goods before picking. I went with one single item. Sweet and sour chicken. The flavor was on point but a lot of breading and hardly any chicken, point deducted. I'll be back to try some of the rest of the menu as it didn't look half bad. Price was fairly reasonable.

Food is always great every time I come here. Clean bathroom. Good atmosphere. 5 ⭐️ Update 3/27/25: Came in at 8pm and ordered my food, was told by cashier they are only doing to-go orders which I said was fine. Then I asked but can I eat it here real quick, and he said no because they are about to close. Then I ask what time do they close and he said 8:30pm. It literally says here on Google Maps they close at 9:00pm. New review: 3 ⭐️

Food was great, service was okay, just long wait time but didn’t mind because food was fresh. The chicken combo is so good, and the Black Jelly drink is delicious! Only complaint is how cold the inside was. They must have the A/C on full blast, bring some layers!!!

I was hungry, cold, lonely and lost lol but I randomly saw this place on google maps and decided to head towards it before my hypoglycemia starts to kick in. The owner was very kind enough to give me a huge plate of rice and sat me down his table so I can eat properly! And this place is such a hidden gem, it boasts one of the best if not the best salt & pepper wings on the planet for only $10!

I went here for Thanksgiving this year and sat down with Tommy & Allen. It was a lovely experience and I tried the fried shrimp. Buy one get one free. I can't wait to come back and try their steamed dumplings.