two days in a row with highs in the middle-nineties. way too hot to cook at home. was craving…read moreChinese-ish American eats, so I called CHIN's SZECHWAN in Carlsbad and ordered takeout. totally hit the spot. the CHICKEN DUMPLINGS (fried dumplings with chicken, cabbage, and onions) are a hard pass. Costco, Trader Joe's, etc. freezer versions are way better. chewy, room temperature. no flavor. nasty. and still gave Chin's five stars. yeah, everything else was that good. CASHEW CHICKEN (white-meat chicken wok-tossed with celery, mushrooms, green bell pepper, and cashews in a sweet garlic plum sauce). apparently, we got the nearly cashew-free edition for people with nut allergies. that was a bit confusing but still delicious. SHANGHAI CRISPY PORK (braised pork wok-tossed in a sweet and sour Shanghai sauce) was perfect. this is what I was craving: sticky, sweet, and lots of meat -- Chinese-ish American food the Chin's way. looking forward to many return visits in the near future. this time, won't even wait for a Santa Ana. ps: seems strange there's a freak weather condition named for the Mexican general responsible for the death of Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, etc. I still have a coon-skin cap in my sock drawer. Remember the Alamo.

With an unassuming exterior, you walk into a casual and comfortable but more upscale modern Chinese…read moredecor inside Chin's Szechuan. Located in Carlsbad Village, Chin's Szechuan has been rated by San Diego locals as one of the best Chinese restaurants in the area. They serve both old school and more modern Chinese cuisine. I ordered the House Specialty, Kung Pao Three Flavors. The three flavors were chicken, shrimp, and scallops. They can adjust the spiciness of the dish based on your tolerance which I ordered on the medium side which was perfect. The sauce was a bit on the heavy side but tasty. Portion size was generous. Service was good and friendly. Besides hot tea, they also offer soft drinks, wine and beer. Parking is easy as it is located in the same Baron's Market shopping complex.

Driving from chino to San Diego we came across Blade Shanghai for a bite to eat. The family really…read morewanted something to eat due to being a little late. We ordered pork chop, soup pan fried buns, braised beef noodle soup. We came into just eat the wait was crazy long. I'm not sure if we came at a busy time? From what we saw there was only one cook. Overall the food was decent. Nothing crazy amazing. The beef ball was a little on the saltier side. I would not order that again. You can tell that everything was home made, I just can't tell if this place is worth the wait.

First off, the service was not my favorite. I ordered takeout, so I expected the transaction to be…read morepretty simple. I'm not from the area and wanted to try some Asian food outside of the San Gabriel Valley. I ordered the pan-fried bao and fried rice, and my total came to $27.04. I gave the cashier $30, and she asked if I wanted my change back. Of course I said yes. She then told me she didn't have enough change and asked if it was okay to give me back only $2. Looking back, I should've offered her the extra 4 cents, but I didn't think of it at the time. Either way, I don't think it's appropriate for a cashier to simply keep the remaining 96 cents because they don't have enough change. It's not really about the dollar--it's the principle and the way it was handled. As for the food, it unfortunately wasn't my favorite either. Pan-fried bao are usually one of my favorite things to order, but these were just okay. The fried rice was okay as well. Maybe I'm spoiled from living in the San Gabriel Valley, where there are so many amazing Asian food options, but this just didn't compare to what I'm used to back home. Overall, the experience was disappointing, especially between the awkward change situation and food that didn't really stand out.

food is authentic! great ambiance and service. Would recommend 100%. beef pad thai and chicken larb…read morewere delicious!

I loved their red curry w chicken and brown rice. The rice is actually red and very nice…read more Lunch special was nice and big. So glad we found this place - taken over from the previous owner ~1 yr ago, reportedly.

I wholeheartedly agree with a lot of the yelpers on here. I got to take the team out for a great…read morelunch here today. It was absolutely amazing. For $25 you get a starter (think edamame, marinated cucumbers, dumplings, etc.), a choice of Chicken, Pork or Beef, and a soft drink. It also includes all the dipping sauces, broth, rice and vegetables. Everyone loved that you could customize it to their own liking and it was just a fun experience cooking together with everyone. Definitely will come back and it was an awesome value at only $25 a person.

I want to start by saying that I very much enjoyed eating at Tabu Shabu. It's very fair to state…read morethat my three star experience is mostly my own doing more so than the restaurant itself. Our server was fantastic, the setup clean, and the menu was fairly easy to navigate. Where it fell apart for me all came after that. This is not my style of cooking. So many places I've been to, where you cook your own food on a grill or hot plate at your table, you're mainly dealing with thin cuts of meat, salt and pepper, and possibly a dipping sauce. This makes the cooking simple, a quick sear, a light crust on the beef or pork, and the finished product is basic and delicious. Shabu, though ... it's boiled meat. That's not to say that Tabu Shabu isn't good, but unless you're really adept at making soups, it's easy to be completely out of your element. And I can safely say I was a bit over my head at this restaurant. You start with your broth, where I am ashamed to admit that instead of opting for the Tonkostu with its deep and rich fatty flavor, I chose the basic umami of the White Miso. Because of that, I spent most of my meal mistakenly chasing flavors I would normally find in a Ramen Shop. They give you a plate of chopped herbs to add and some basic instructions ... I like garlic, so I added the whole thing, radish sound alright, so add in the whole ball, what was the last thing I put in? They give you a few squeeze bottles of oils with paper labels ... this one makes it more sour, this one makes it more spicy, this one has sesame, and I'm too timid to add enough of any to truly add to the flavor of the broth, so it just keeps that basic umami flavor without being as salty as it should be. Then you have a plate of vegetables to steep in your creation. Cabbage, broccoli, spinach, bok choy, tofu ... all of it serves as a way of soaking up that broth you've made. Other options, like the carrots, mushrooms, and squash, become sweet and tender after taking their turns in the pot. And they're nice as they offer a different flavor other than that umami. And then there's the meat. A wide variety of options ranging from salmon, to chicken, to pork, all the way down to multiple versions of beef. But, all of the meats we ordered seem to differ only in texture after spending some time in that broth. Some fell apart on the tongue, some still had a nice chew, but all shared that umami from the pot, with an aftertaste of beefy flavor before swallowing. After a few initial pieces, I found myself thankful for the dipping sauces to distract me from how boring I had made my broth to be. You also get a choice of rice, which I don't think you really need. You get a choice of noodles, which they give you a good amount where it doesn't fill you up with carbs. And anything left over is readily bagged up to eat at home after the flavors mix together and mature. In the end, it's a very filling and fairly healthy meal. I think it's difficult to not compare this to eating a bowl of Pho or Ramen. All the ingredients are there, just instead of eating it with a spoon, you pull out the individual bits with some chop sticks and pretend you're not eating boiled beef and spinach. If I were a better cook, or had another ten visits worth of practice, Tabu Shabu could easily be 4-5 stars. As it is, though, I think I would rather just go to GONZO and get another chef's creation to be sure of the flavors I want. Regardless, I want to come back here and try again one day. The variety of options and the wait staff alone are enough for me to learn more and expand my Shabu options, as well as recommend this place to others.

I was extraordinary restaurant, but chief's son or son in law didn't help in the recent…read moreyears...quality went way down, might due to the aging chief. Sometime food got alot saltier than usual and everything else went down too. That's life.

It's a real challenge to find this place open and/or trying to order from them. No more! We need…read moreanother choice

I remember when China Fusion first opened, and one of the first things that caught my attention was…read moreits graphic design. I love the font used on the sign, as well as how clean and thoughtfully formatted the menus are. It may seem like a small detail, but the entire aesthetic is polished and cohesive, even the booths coordinate with the menus. The staff is always incredibly kind and friendly. I also love the complimentary wonton chips with sweet-and-sour sauce they bring to the table, or the soup they offer depending on when you visit. The food is consistently hot, fresh, crispy, and delicious. The Beijing beef is one of my favorites, especially because they're happy to turn up the heat for me. Service is always quick, making this a perfect lunch spot when you're short on time. Their takeout is equally impressive. Everything is packaged so well that the food arrives home just as hot and fresh as it would if you were dining in.

Second time here. Our first was last year on a trip here. Love this place & the food just as much…read morethe second time as we did the first & this time my friend got Sweet & Sour Chicken & I got the Teriyaki Chicken. The Egg Drop Soup was the perfect thing for me as I was fighting a sinus infection. Our meals were absolutely delicious & just perfect. Amazing service & such a clean restaurant.

Wonderful Chinese Fast Food right off the freeway...perfect for the weary & hungry 405 Frwy…read moretraveler that wants a quick good meal with big portions and an affordable price. I love chicken wings and chose it for my one-item combo which includes fried rice & chow mein. Huge meal for someone very hungry...or 2 meals easily shared. The Huz had the shrimp fried rice (which they make to-order, and takes just a tad bit longer to receive) and my sons had a one-item combo with chicken teriyaki as the main. The chicken teriyaki has a sweet flavor and the boys liked it. The service is friendly and helpful. The dining area is medium size and if you can snag a table on a less busy time, it's quite comfortable and clean. This will be a regular stop for us when we're in the area.

Just finished my meal from this place and I'll be returning. It's like others say, it's served from…read morethe steam plate and pre-prepped. But it's the first faster Chinese meal that did not make me swell up or like I needed to drink a gallon of water. The orange chicken was crispy, the chow mein not dry and full of flavor. The veggies were so good too! Enough garlic and not dry. Portions are huge for $13 too! Very generous. In addition to the food being good, the girl working was just so nice. She said the food traffic has decreased due to services like DoorDash and such which is a shame because she was so sweet and easy to interact with. We'll be returning soon!

Craving Chinese food so decided to go to this restaurant on a Thursday evening at 6:00pm…read more Located in a strip mall, parking wasn't bad. Walking in, there was no one at the lobby and it wasn't busy. It was pretty quiet and a few tables were occupied. The lighting was low and the decor was that of an upscale Chinese restaurant but with a casual feel. We waited a couple minutes when a lady came out and asked if we were dining in or carrying out. We were then seated at a booth and given menus. There were many, various dishes on the menu, which made it a bit difficult to decide. With no pictures of anything, we opened up our Yelp apps to try and see what some of these dishes were. We ordered the Tangerine Chicken and the Braised Eggplant in Basil to share. The steamed white rice arrived before the entrees and we were told not to open the rice that came in a bowl with a lid. Our server Sharon was nice and efficient. She brought out our food in a timely manner. Both the Tangerine Chicken and the Braised Eggplant were absolutely delicious. It was exactly how we expected it to be and it satisfied our cravings. Overall, although the food was really good and the decor nice, IMHO, the place in general didn't feel welcoming or warm. But we got our Chinese food cravings met, which we were happy about.

Came here last night for a family dinner and have been to a number of their locations and it was a…read morepretty good first experience here at this location. The food was good and the staff was attentive enough and the prices were maybe a bit higher than expected but overall a successful gathering with good food. Took off one star for two reasons. The parking was hard to work with and some cars were double parked and not sure but probably due to so many local businesses sharing lots. Second reason was the AC wasn't doing the job to keep us cool enough even at almost 7pm. We have been in a heatwave so I'm sure their AC was working overtime but hard to eat and fan yourself at the same time. Would I come back? Yes I would.