As a big fan of Chinese food, I wasn't expecting too much from this restaurant, but I was…read morecompletely wrong... You can tell by the huge crowd outside that this was a good restaurant. Despite the crowd, the staff were absolutely amazing. They handled our order patiently and although there were so many people, it only took around 20 minutes for the dishes to arrive. It was very noisy in here, but that was my only complaint. House special chicken, duck, house special soy duck: (9/10) so gooooooood! The skin+meat were really good and it was so saucy and flavorful. Each meat had their own unique taste. Green beans: (11/10) absolute perfection. The green beans had the perfect crunch and were sautéed very well. PLEASE GET THIS!!!!!! House special beef: (10/10) This has got to be the best beef dish I've ever had. So tender and juicy. It's also very succulent and the sugar snap peas were a great addition! Almost melted in my mouth! Clam: (8/10) my mom's favorite dish there! Not too salty or pungent, savory, basily taste, light, and delicious! Fried tofu: (9/10) I really liked the tofu. The batter was really good and the sauce made the dish even better! Snow pea leaves sautéed in garlic: (10/10) VERY GOOD! Great vegetable choice! Fresh and saucy. Shrimp and scrambled eggs: (8/10) eggs were light and fluffy. I thought the shrimp was pretty decent but the eggs made it even better! Overall, I thought this Chinese restaurant stood out from the rest. It was a game changer and I will for sure be coming back whenever I'm in the area!

Food was impressive. We ordered the Peking Duck, Pepper Beef and Pea pod greens. Enjoyed them all…read more Service was a little slow but if you ask for something they are quick to respond. One negative is that they only allow 2 credit cards per check. Small, intimate atmosphere. Parking is a challenge as it always is with businesses on Convoy. Overall a good dining experience. A neighborhood gem.

for only $19.99 AYCE, they have sooo many hong kong style dishes to choose from -- dim sum,…read morenoodles, roasted meats, seafood, desserts, and more everything came out hot, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with family & friends definitely one of the best budget eats in convoy if you're craving authentic cantonese comfort food!!

The $19.99 AYCE on social media is deceiving…read more I took my mom here so we could try this new AYCE option this place was offering based on social media influencers. It was empty coming in around 5:30pm on a Friday, but it soon filled to capacity in the next hour. So coming into it, we thought we would choose between Menu A and Menu B. Afterwards, we thought it was AYCE on the menu of your choice + the side buffet where there are limited selections of sides and refrigerated drinks. We ordered orange chicken, Chinese style fish and something else. Again, this was on the thought that we could order more than one item on our selected menu. So imagine our surprise when the bill was nearly $100 for two people? It was a misunderstanding. However, the initial staff gentlemen was completely rude about it and ignored us as we sought to understand. Finally, a second female server came and heard our concerns regarding the false advertisement and unclear messaging. She was able to provide us the price we thought this was for based on Menu selection. All in all - I don't recommend the AYCE option. I think it would be important to make a distinction that AYCE clearly on the menu and at the front - AYCE means each individual selects ONE entree (which is a one small portion) and the AYCE component of the deal is ONLY for the side buffet.

A quiet neighborhood Chinese red with the best duck around. Great food with a big menu to satisfy…read moremost Lots of parking and a great staff. This is a secret that needs to be shared

We were waiting outside for them to open at 4PM. The door was open so naturally, we decided to wait…read moreoutside by the restaurant. However, one of the workers came out and rudely said "go wait inside your car, you're blocking the door". We were so taken aback that we left to go somewhere else. There are nicer ways to say things...being rude like that is unwarranted. Highly do not recommend this restaurant after that experience.

Stopped by for a quick bite. Love how they have everything fresh on the steam cart. Everything was…read morehot and steaming. Service was fast and friendly. And love how they always refill your water without having to ask. Nice large atmosphere with plenty of seating. Expect a wait if you go on the weekend. Best place by far for dim sum. And first time trying their lo mein and it was delicious.

This place is sooo good! The lunch rush is definitely a…read morerush but it's a given as to why, this place is delicious. A bit noisy as there's sooo many tables just back to back all around each other, so you can hear everybody around. Large room with servers that go around in carts with all the dumpling menu options and all you do is say yes to all the ones you need and it's served right then and there, how convenient! Unlike most AYCE dumpling places, their portions here are fairly large and definitely shareable. So pick responsibly, but then again, you are able to take home leftovers. Leftovers are the best though, right? This was my first time with a large group of friends and let our main host choose all she thought was good as most of us were first timers and she's been there several times and every choice was definitely not a disappointment. I'll definitely come back to share an updated review on more food in specifics! I hardly took enough photos as we were having a great time and just went all in on the food!

A few of our friends invited us to this little hidden gem and I am so glad we said yes. This…read morerestaurant is a small spot in Chula Vista with bold flavors. We ordered the fried rice, beef and broccoli, egg drop soup, orange chicken, and the house noodles. I have to say, every dish was a pleasant and unexpected surprise. The stand out was the orange chicken. I have to admit that orange chicken isn't even usually my favorite type of dish. But man the crispy immediate bite met with the bursting flavors that weren't too overwhelming was excellent. The noodles were equally as delicious. The entire meal was so good that I didn't feel overly stuffed as I typically do when I eat this type of cuisine. The portions are pretty generous for the price that you pay. Will definitely add this to one of my go to spots moving forward.

Food is outstanding without exception. Everything I've ordered has been phenomenal. Never a bad…read moremeal. The service is stellar. If Jay is your waiter, you will be treated well. The ambiance is simple but classic.

Starting off ambiance is perfect, good overall feeling, they do what they can with the small space…read more Service is awesome, workers are friendly, welcoming, and considerate. Food is also really good, their chicken wings are nicely seasoned and flavorful. To future customers. ((Parking is limited & hard to find)) ((And please if waiting in line leave the sidewalk open for pedestrians))

I came here with a good friend to celebrate our birthdays. We sat on the patio & it was the first…read morecool night in weeks! Lovely! We ordered garlic string beans, lo mein, honey walnut shrimp & general tso's chicken. Food comes out in the order it is done which can be a little off kilter. In our case, the chicken and shrimp came out first, then the lo mein, and much later, the green beans. All of the food was just okay. Nothing was truly a show stopper. I did not taste any honey or walnuts in the shrimp, just a lot of mayonnaise. The lo mein was the best dish of the night. We took some leftovers home in the cute packaging. The branding here is definitely a strong suit. As we were sitting on the patio, there was a steady stream of customers ordering & picking up takeout. Service was fine. We sat for quite awhile once we were done, and we had to ask for to-go boxes. Then about ten minutes later, our server came by to run our cards. Verdict: FS is cute and bustling. The food is adequate but honestly pretty basic. The prices are quite reasonable. One restroom for the whole place. Paid street parking on Adams Avenue until 8pm & free parking on some side streets. Just check for the parking signs. Peace.

Came on a Saturday afternoon and added myself to the waitlist. It was busy but I didn't have to…read morewait long for a table. They do QR code and in person ordering (whatever you prefer). I opted to order by QR code to get my order in faster. My boyfriend and I both got biang biang mian but he got the version with cumin lamb. The portions are large and super filling. I honestly think one bowl is two meals worth of food at least. The noodles were chewy and bouncy. I love the flavor just make sure to properly mix the noodles - all of the good stuff sits at the bottom of the bowl! The chili oil is fantastic as well and I loved the spice level of these dishes. Service was pretty quick which was nice. I am excited to come again to try the other dishes! Highly recommend and was authentic - it can be hard to find authentic and delicious Chinese food in SD County.

Shan Xi Magic Kitchen specializes in hand-pulled Northwestern Chinese comfort food. I am a from…read moreXian and am always on the hunt for Shaanxi food especially paomo and hand pulled Biang Biang noodles. The space inside is casual and straightforward, though it definitely gets packed fast during peak hours because locals know how good the food is. Looking at the spread we got, everything hits the spot. We started with the spicy sliced pork ears, which are super tender with a nice crunch and tossed in a bold chili oil and cilantro mix. For the mains, you come here for the noodles and they honestly never miss. The hand-ripped noodles are incredible--super thick, chewy, and served in massive bowls loaded with tender beef, brisket, or tripe. Whether you get the clear, savory broth or the spicy chili oil version, the portions are huge and the noodles have that perfect fresh-pulled texture.  Service was the real problem and I can't give them too much grace after our experience. They gave us all our food at a snail pace and was still missing one person's entree. After 20-30 minutes of waiting for his food, we asked the waitress to check on it and after going to the kitchen, she came back to tell us they ran out of that dish (beef paomo). At that point the rest of the table had pretty much finished their food as it's been about 45 minutes since we ordered. That was incredibly unprofessional. No apology, no offers to make it right. Just a "what would you like instead,sir". I loved the food but this type of scenario is not acceptable and I likely won't be back.

So far, I've only come here for the sesame balls with red beans. They do them well here. The large…read moreouter sesame seeds dough is stuffed with an ample portion of red beans. Unlike some that just has a dot of red beans or other stuffing. I will eventually try some other other items but for now this is my go to spot for sesame balls, which is one of my favorite desserts.

BEWARE IF YOU COME HERE TO BUY ROAST DUCK! I used to buy…read moreroast duck here almost every month until they sold me a leftover roast duck. It was Tuesday, which meant they hadn't sold out by the previous Sunday because they were closed on Monday and reopened on Tuesday. So they sold me a roast duck that was already two days old. It tasted terrible! the meat was dry and salty! Since then, I've never gone back because I'm terrified of eating leftover roast duck again. The restaurant owner is terrible! for selling leftover food to customers!

09/06/2026 Fried…read moreNoodle with Beef ($16.95): The beef was tender and tasty. Rice Noodle Shrimp Roll ($7.50): Served piping hot with a delicious, light sauce. Turnip Cake ($7.50): Crispy and delicious. Shrimp Shumai ($7.50): A bit dried. Deep-Fried Shrimp Ball ($7.50): Freshly made and straight out of the fryer. Steamed Rice with Assorted Meat ($7.50): My husband really enjoyed this one. Rice ($1.50): Tasted like yesterday's leftover rice heated in a microwave before being delivered to our table. Tea ($1.00 per person): Good, standard tea. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and the food. As for the service, we had to wait a while before the staff noticed that we needed a refill on our teapot.

I always come here. Convoy Street, everyone here (the staff) speaks better English than me…read more Their Lunch specials are never more than $13.95 w/tax. The 4k Giagantic TV screen offers us a walkabout of Beijing, China as U await the arrival of your order, which is quick. This time the beef was a bit on the chewy side; it needed more fire. Less than perfect. Otherwise delicious. Now do U See the customers? When they all are Chinese it means good food. Was that a racist statement? Please let me know so I never say such again. Definitely not my intention; I just wanted to be helpful. Sorry if I inadvertently offended you. Please 4give.

Its been so long but they just re opened today after getting the repairs done from that car that…read morerammed in the building. I get to enjoy my favorite beef pho again

Yes!! Finally re-opened! Whomever ran into the restaurant deserves a life sentence! Been coming…read morehere since the 80s. Coming for you today Calvin! But bro... What's up with the new hours tho?