Love coming here such yummy food! Customer service was top tier cam was a great host! The bulgogi bao and chili wontons are standout items, offering a delicious fusion of flavors. The restaurant’s playful decor and plant-filled patio add to the experience, though it can get busy, leading to longer waits. Parking in the area can be tricky, but the quality of the food makes it worth the trip. A great choice for those craving creative and tasty Asian-inspired dishes!

The kings of Convoy St. This place will blow you away. I tried a fried chicken bao and the bulgoggi wrap to start. Both really really good. Fresh and strong flavor without being overpowering. The piggy taco was one of the best I’ve ever had. Insanely juicy and tender. Amazing. A must stop for any San Diego foodie

I’ve never been to China Max before it burned down but it seems like ppl are excited for it to re-open. I went during lunch before I was told there’s an AYCE option. Unfortunately it was only during dinner and it ended on 3/27. Anyway, six of us ordered multiple dishes to share. Chicken dumplings in hot chili oil were great. I liked the texture as well as the taste (although a bit more spicy would be better). Sweet and Sour pork ribs were tender and flavorful. Noodles with Pork Chop were good. The noodles were chewy in a good way and pork chop was crispy and not over fried. The soup dumplings and pan fried pork buns were ok. The cucumber salad was disappointing as they were not marinated long enough. The spicy sauce on top was plain. There were many items not available during our visit. I think it’s a good place to try it out but not my go to place. The taste and the portion are not worth the price.

Not sure what the hype is. Crab XLB were dry with no broth in them and they tasted like canned crab. The pork siu mai looked old and had a weird texture. Chicken dumplings in spicy oil were ok but nothing special. Servers were nice and answered questions which is a plus. So glad they had Tsingtao to wash my disappointment away!

Our Chinese friend took us here, and below is our group’s review. Dishes marked with asterisks are our all-time favorites: 1. *Ginger Scallion Beef: 7.7/10 Slender, juicy beef with great flavor. 2. Sausage Fried Rice: 6/10 If you like pork and sausage, this one's for you! 3. *Beef Chow Mein: 7/10 Great flavor, but the noodle texture could be better. 4. *Garlic String Beans: 8.5/10 Perfectly seasoned, though we'd prefer the string beans to be crispier. 5. Xiao Long Bao: 7/10 Big and thick, but not as fresh or juicy as we expected. 6. Garlic Broccoli: 7/10 Good overall, but we were hoping for Chinese broccoli. 7. Pork Buns: 9/10 Crispy bottom, perfectly cooked dough, seasoned with green scallions, and stuffed with pork—what’s not to love? 8. *Hunan-Style Lamb: 9.5/10 A must-try for spice lovers—heavenly! Pairs perfectly with the sausage fried rice. 9. Honey Walnut Shrimp: 7.5/10 Candied walnuts cooked to perfection, with jumbo shrimp that are tasty, though the sauce was a bit too sweet.

Delicious Seafood pepper noodles and pumpkin pancake! We actually were going to the next door restaurant but saw quite a few people waiting outside this restaurant so we decided to try it. Most of the patrons were Asians. We just ordered what the next table had ordered which looked really good. That was a smart thing to do :-)

We decided to try a restaurant that we always to try. Lanzhou Noodlelicious is a fantastic place. The food was delicious and flavorful. It's great to see a chef make fresh hand pulled noodles for your dish. Our waiter, who was by himself, was great and answered all our questions about the dishes. He was friendly and work very hard to help all the guest. The Braised Beef Noodle Soup is one of the best I've had in San Diego. The best part is you get to choose the type of noodles you want in your dish. This was a great experience and the food was delicious. We definitely will return for another meal 1. Spicy Hot Oil Noodles 2. Braised Beef Brisket Noodle Soup 3.Chicken And Squid Skewers 4. Steamed buns (mantou)

Update August 2nd 2024 Same Delicious beef broth for all noodle. Lamb skewers great not stink at all, . That noodles were so different, they flew through my stomach. I ordered beef noodles, spicy noodles, and a cold appetizer. I want to try more next time

If you’re looking for authentic and delicious BBQ that transports you straight to the streets of China, this is the place to go! The moment I tasted the skewers, I was overwhelmed with a nostalgic feeling of being back home. The flavors are rich, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection, with each bite more satisfying than the last. The spiral potato skewer had just the right crispiness and seasoning that melted in my mouth, while the meat skewers were tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The spice levels were on point—just enough heat to keep you coming back for more. Even the smaller dishes like quail eggs, chicken feet, and cold noodles were packed with bold, authentic flavors that reminded me of traditional Chinese street food. The service was outstanding, too. The staff were incredibly welcoming, making me feel at home with their warm and friendly demeanor. The atmosphere added to the experience, creating a truly unforgettable meal. If you’re craving a taste of China, don’t miss out on this gem. It’s an absolute must-visit!

Chinese street food in a sit down environment l, most people come to buy things like the smoked duck neck by the pound( which is amazing by the way)or some seasoned veggies. For me the star is the skewers any and everything is amazing chose between 5 spice spicy extra spicy or sweet and sour for each it doesn't matter they're all awesome. The staff is friendly and helpful everything is made to order BTW and it comes out hot and fast.

A friend of mine and I always go here. It is our go-to spot for hot and sour soup as well as dumplings. The portions are very generous, and an entree can feed two people easily. The restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly! You definitely should give Spicy City a try! Only issue is the parking can be a challenge at busier times, but that isn't the fault of the restaurant.

Authentic shichuan with good portion size at reasonable prices. The decor is simple. The dishes come out quick and delicous. Price is very reasonable. We go often and like many dishes there. Must get is the cold plate where you can pick 3 items from the spread. La zhi ji and sour fish are also very good. Service is fast and efficient. Parking available in the mall.

Our group of 4 people order 4 main dishes and 2 bowls of rice to start. Every dish was delicious. Eggplant and fish, French style beef, shrimp and vegetables, and roast duck were perfect. The chef even accommodated our request. The wait staff were efficient and helpful. Hopefully, the pictures will be helpful and appetizing. We arrived at 1pm on a Saturday and there was no line at all, seated immediately. Parking, well, we parked on the nearby street; parking here is tough so plan on circling the lot of parking nearby.

This is a small Chinese restaurant specializing in Cantonese cuisine. This is our second visit and were not disappointed at all. The cold chicken is delicious and served with an onion and ginger sauce. The calamari was a bit tough but very fresh. The roasted pork belly and fried tofu is delicious. Each portion was just the right size to share for two people. The whole dinner was about $48. Nit bad for three dishes. The place is clean and well maintained. The staff is very attentive and the manager checks on every table. They have wine and beer. Our tea came with the diner. The service was quick but not overtly fast. Just the right pace. Typical, dishes come out as they are ready, so our cold chicken hit the table first, followed by the fried calamari and then the clay pot. Highly recommend this award winning restaurant !

Stopped in for a bite to eat on the way home from San Diego Airport- after dropping off the family I needed some comfort food that wouldn’t be totally unhealthy. What a great find! This is really authentic Chinese food and I was so pleased with the quality and layered flavors. The service was outstanding. The lunchtime diners were also friendly. My server was great and giving me suggestions because this isn’t American-Chinese fare, so no sweet & sour pork combos. Don’t let that stop you because the place packs a tasty punch! I had some of the best sautéed cabbage ever and I am of heritages that have an international monopoly on cabbage cuisines. I followed with a spicy 🌶️ dumpling dish and steamed rice. 🍚 I left full and satisfied. The fact that the owner was wearing a Tshirt in honor of veterans made the whole, impromptu stop even better. So glad Google maps helped me find the place. I definitely recommend this lovely spot for a yummy meal.

This is an excellent spot for Sichuan comfort foods. Whenever I crave that numbing spice flavor, I come here and eat Chongqing noodles. The restaurant is very meticulous with the details and it shows in all the enhancements of flavor and texture. It's a family-owned restaurant and the owner is very involved and also just so personable. And parking is easy here. Good spot overall.

We went there today to get Whole Roasted Duck. We had them chop up and box. When we got home, open the box, almost half of the duck were missing. What in the box was not the “whole” duck! Where’re the rest of it?!? We can only assume, while we distracted, they chopped and boxed up in the back, their people didnt put all our duck meat in the box. For over $35+tax and tip, this place Really suck! We got ripped off in the end….

Meats are cold As a Asian tasted really Cantonese cuisine, Roasted duck is ok, roasted belly is bad.

Ordered a few mochi. They are okay not great the fillings are too little. The concept of this place is confusing: It sells desserts, drinks and also savory old dishes. probably better focus on making one type of food great rather than making and selling all types of food.

Terrific durian roll!!

This is a no fuss, no influencer gimmicks, just good food type of Chinese restaurant. I mean really good food. I used to live in the Clairemont area 5 years ago and would eat here frequently, but I moved away and had it again this weekend. And let me tell you--I ate the best duck wonton soup ever. It was everything I remembered Sam Woo to be. Too many restaurants have fallen to changing their menu and interior decoration to follow trends and losing out on good flavors. I'll go to Sam Woo for life if they don't change a thing!!

I ordered delivery from Hungry Panda, and this is my first time to try this restaurant out. It was beyond my expectations. The roasted duck is so delicious and flavorful!! Highly recommend this dish. I also loved a daikon beef tendon dish it was super larger portion, with a reasonable price. The fried rice is very large optioned and yummy too, I loved the sweet sausage inside. The red bean & mung bean drink is tasty as well.

The food is absolutely delicious and truly authentic Northern Chinese cuisine, highly recommend!

The food and service were decent, nothing to complain about. However, parking was a bit of a challenge. Just something to keep in mind if you're planning a visit.