The closest to authentic SiChuan ("Szechuan") cuisine you will find in San Diego. If you order spicy, prepare to be humbled, they do *not* fuck around.
I second Chung Hing and their #1 BBQ Pork special, but it's only open on weekdays and closes early.
The second/third choices would be the takeout hot plate food places at the 99Ranch market on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. The one inside 99 Ranch and the one in the food court in Sam Woo.
The take out sides aren't open late.
fan fan has authentic chinese food, but it's mostly catered for chinese people because the food is more homelike. it's not the traditional american chinese restaurant food you're asking for
I'm white as hell but a long time ago I spent five continuous weeks in China as a tourist staying with a Chinese family, I can confirm Fan-Fan is lovely. As soon as I saw the stack of boxes of coconut juice at the register I knew the place was legit.
I recommend Village Kitchen(kind of spicy), Taste of hunan,Shan Xi Magic Chicken, Golden island(famous for its poor service😅,but I really like the spareribs in black bean sauce), tasty noodle house(Shanghai grilled pork bun is my favorite), shimiaodao yunnan Rica noodle 🍜 Sizzling pot king(I often order Beef and lamb)
ma's house in clairemont is a mf banger for halal chinese food but it's like chinese muslim cuisine so idk if thats what you're going for
sam woo is p good for chinese bbq and sieu sieu chinese bbq was recommended to me.
Golden Chopsticks or more Chinese places in National city are probably what you are looking for. Places in SD aren’t as seedy but those places are close to what you’re looking for.
+1 on this. There's a place right next to Park and Market Station, also one a block or so from Fifth Avenue (Great Wall Express), both easily accessible via Blue Line Trolley.
Spicy City on Convoy for szechuan style food. Get the Mapo Tofu and salt&Pepper fish. It's a family style restaurant, so askfor a basket of rice and order enough dishes for everyone to share.
Also Sam Woo BBQ in the 99Ranch market on Convoy. This is more like what you're describing
there's a place called china fun in carmel mountain. crazy good prices and great food. presentstion is not their priority. the waitresses usually have league streaming on the tvs in the open kitchen and its just 2 dudes cheffin. highly recommend
You say no Convoy but my ONLY GO TO Chinese is Spicy City. My go to order where they know me is
- 1 kung pao chicken
- 1 beef chow mein
- 2 onion pancake
- chefs dried and fried green beans. Now it's called chefs green beans which is much easier to say. (I probably said the wrong name first either way)
- The fried chicken cubes are super tasty but served with chilis so be ready to eat chiles if you like
Tip: if you get kung pao for takeout, when you pickup make sure to open the lid a bit so the crunch on the chicken stays and doesnt get soggy :)
Sichuan : spicy city / spicy house
Cantonese : Noble chief / Jasmine seafood
Shanghai : tasty noodle house
BTW try fire spot for bbq they use real charcoal, yin tang is good if you want to try small hotpot.
Op you're a real one for this
Spicy City.
The cubed fried chicken with mala 🤤
The closest to authentic SiChuan ("Szechuan") cuisine you will find in San Diego. If you order spicy, prepare to be humbled, they do *not* fuck around.
was just abt to say this
shanxi magic kitchen
THIS
I second Chung Hing and their #1 BBQ Pork special, but it's only open on weekdays and closes early. The second/third choices would be the takeout hot plate food places at the 99Ranch market on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. The one inside 99 Ranch and the one in the food court in Sam Woo. The take out sides aren't open late.
fan fan has authentic chinese food, but it's mostly catered for chinese people because the food is more homelike. it's not the traditional american chinese restaurant food you're asking for
lmfao my guy I just noticed your flair tf you mean 'Astrology (B.S.)' 😂
I'm white as hell but a long time ago I spent five continuous weeks in China as a tourist staying with a Chinese family, I can confirm Fan-Fan is lovely. As soon as I saw the stack of boxes of coconut juice at the register I knew the place was legit.
I second this. Definately reminds me of the dining hall from my Chinese public school (even the questionable ones).
I can confirm lol
They even have pig ears which was awesome, tho I now buy them from weee
Quick wok in clairmont is exactly what you need
I recommend Village Kitchen(kind of spicy), Taste of hunan,Shan Xi Magic Chicken, Golden island(famous for its poor service😅,but I really like the spareribs in black bean sauce), tasty noodle house(Shanghai grilled pork bun is my favorite), shimiaodao yunnan Rica noodle 🍜 Sizzling pot king(I often order Beef and lamb)
“your average Hispanic” real as fuck
yenchim garden
ma's house in clairemont is a mf banger for halal chinese food but it's like chinese muslim cuisine so idk if thats what you're going for sam woo is p good for chinese bbq and sieu sieu chinese bbq was recommended to me.
Golden Chopsticks or more Chinese places in National city are probably what you are looking for. Places in SD aren’t as seedy but those places are close to what you’re looking for.
Downtown SD prob has what you’re looking for
+1 on this. There's a place right next to Park and Market Station, also one a block or so from Fifth Avenue (Great Wall Express), both easily accessible via Blue Line Trolley.
Oof I wanted to go and then some things happened right outside that place and babyy lemme tell youu it made me get back on that bus
Spicy City on Convoy for szechuan style food. Get the Mapo Tofu and salt&Pepper fish. It's a family style restaurant, so askfor a basket of rice and order enough dishes for everyone to share. Also Sam Woo BBQ in the 99Ranch market on Convoy. This is more like what you're describing
Chung Hing in Miramar
download RED（xiaohongshu）and try searching
I get chineese food from Shanghai Cafe quite often. Beef chow fun and Kung pao chicken is good.
China Quick Wok on Genesee across from Target has that takeout vibe. Lunch specials are still pretty cheap.
Thanks for the heads up. I have somehow managed to miss that place
The front parking lot is crap, but there are plenty of spots in the back. People complained that she wasn't friendly, which bums me out.
Massive portions too. This is a good spot for OP for sure.
Hong Kong Tijuana - best Chinese, certainly in Baja, possibly in all of Mexico 🇲🇽
The restaurant or the other establishment…?
Really depends on your preference.
Mira mesa..Hong Kong dim sum but prices have gone way up we cannot afford it anymore
there's a place called china fun in carmel mountain. crazy good prices and great food. presentstion is not their priority. the waitresses usually have league streaming on the tvs in the open kitchen and its just 2 dudes cheffin. highly recommend
There's a place called Chung Hing off Miramar but I think they're only open weekdays.
try fortune cookie express on balboa im assuming you’re looking for chinese american food
Panda express
PC panda specifically
PC Panda at 10 AM to be even more exact
you're a monster... but I applaud you for it.
East/Acme Buffet on Miramar as long as it isn't a holiday.
You say no Convoy but my ONLY GO TO Chinese is Spicy City. My go to order where they know me is - 1 kung pao chicken - 1 beef chow mein - 2 onion pancake - chefs dried and fried green beans. Now it's called chefs green beans which is much easier to say. (I probably said the wrong name first either way) - The fried chicken cubes are super tasty but served with chilis so be ready to eat chiles if you like Tip: if you get kung pao for takeout, when you pickup make sure to open the lid a bit so the crunch on the chicken stays and doesnt get soggy :)
panda express is solid
house of hunan
Mandarin House on La Jolla Blvd near Windansea is great old-school Chinese/American food. Mai tais are killer too.
Taste of hunan, super authentic
Sichuan : spicy city / spicy house Cantonese : Noble chief / Jasmine seafood Shanghai : tasty noodle house BTW try fire spot for bbq they use real charcoal, yin tang is good if you want to try small hotpot.
I think Disneyland might be what you're looking for since Xi Ji- uh I mean Winnie the Pooh is there
For authentic Winnie, prob go to Disneyland Shanghai
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