One of my favorite spots in San Diego for Chinese food! They've got a good mix of Sichuan and…read moreCantonese flavors and have fishes that ate friendly to people who can't do spice, too! Go-to's: fried chicken cubes, mapotofu, stir fried green beans, eggplant, twice cooked pork belly, seafood tofu pot. Staff are friendly enough (what you expect at a typical Chinese restaurant). Seating can be tight, but you can bring a large party!

I enjoy the food.& flavors but lots of MSG! Food is mostly…read morefrom the Szechuan area. i recommend the fish & noodle dishes.

Welp turns out I've been sleeping on this restaurant for the past several years…read more.. All the food was so good, very big and clean inside, service was prompt, food came out super fast and super hot, and the price was very reasonable! We got greedy and ordered 6 dishes for the two of us (2 of them were carbs technically....) and it came out to 106 after tax before tip. We packed up more than half to go after eating. Lot of options for both spicy and not spicy food. Dry fried spring beans 4.5/5 Spicy fried fish with cumin: 4/5 (I wish the fish pieces were bigger and the fish texture was less mushy) Intestine in hot pot: 5/5 Chef special fried rice: 5/5 (Good wok hay) Sichuan cold noodle: 4.5/5 Sizzling Japanese tofu: 5/5

I have been here before and this is a repeat visit: meaning the place is solid! The food remains…read morefantastic the meat so tender and flavorful I would love more even when their portions are big big! Our waitress was nice and pointed out different dishes that made more sense for our taste. Rice tea was delicious. The restaurant is family friendly with Chinese music playing in the background, clean and orderly

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 is a great spot for affordable, family-style Chinese food! We got the green…read morebeans, noodles with black vinegar, biang biang lamb noodles, and eggplant. Everything was tasty, and it was a nice mix of dishes to share with the table. The green beans were really good, and my friend even thought they were better than DTF's! The noodles paired nicely with black vinegar, and both the biang biang lamb noodles and eggplant were enjoyable. Overall, everything we ordered was solid, and the prices were reasonable for the amount of variety we got. Definitely a good option for a casual meal with friends or family!

Great food with reasonable price! Definitely recommend. Will be a go-to place for spicy Chinese…read morefood.

Absolutely Great service, love the food, and the ambiance is very nice. Overall 10/10read more

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.

My first time here and it won't be the last…read more Parking: 5/5 I arrived on a Saturday evening and I found parking in the plaza location of Shancheng. So did my other friends. Not sure if I just got lucky because parking on Convoy can usually be troublesome for how popular it is, but perhaps we just came on a lucky day. Customer Service: 5/5 Lovely staff. I arrived before our party of 7 and they were able to accommodate us by offering two table options. Thoughtful and friendly people work here. Hotpot: What a selection! I loved the mushroom broth, the assortment of fresh veggies from bok choy, romaine lettuce, lots of mushrooms options - my favorite is the enoki, and I loved the tofu skin. Beef lovers and seafood fans will enjoy this place as well. One of my fave items we ordered is a shrimp paste dish for our hotpot. That was delicious. I also love how they have a sauce bar. Snack Bar: I frequented the snack bar. The coconut jelly and coconut crackers is my favorite. They have a lot of snacks to pick from and it's complimentary! Ambiance: This place is gorgeous. Lots of interesting architectural decor. I had a great time capturing photos of the restaurant while I waited for my party to arrive. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this place.

Came on a Friday night around 7pm and we were seated immediately as a party of 4. The inside was…read morespacious, clean, and welcoming and service was friendly and quick throughout the whole meal. Parking can be a bit rough since it's right on Convoy so we parked on a side street but there is a lot right in front if you're feeling lucky. We got the split pot with bone broth and mild spicy and the spicy side was SO SPICY! The flavor was there but I definitely preferred the non spicy side. They also have an extensive sauce/snack/dessert bar with unlimited sesame balls, shrimp chips, and other Chinese desserts which I thought was unique. In terms of the actual hot pot ingredients, they definitely use high quality stuff and have a large variety to pick from! Overall, it was a good experience, but if I were to come back I probably would avoid the spicy soup base.

Not a long wait when you order the food. It comes relatively fast. Servings are nice and big…read more Clean environment, nice music.

My family and I stumbled upon this place for a late lunch. What a gem we found! This is a beautiful…read moreold-school style Chinese American restaurant, family owned and run. Service was perfect - attentive and all our needs/refills met but not overly hovering or checking in when not needed. The interior was clean, neat, and very well maintained with a lovely ambiance (complete with soothing music). We ordered the hunan beef, kung pao shrimp, and sesame chicken (couldn't get a picture before my brother started digging in ). All 3 were absolutely delicious and very filling! We eat a LOT of Chinese food and have pretty discerning taste buds for what we like in this cuisine, but across the board the food was savory, flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend!

Been there so many times! Authentic Hunan cuisine. Consistent dish quality. Reasonable price…read more Staffs are kind.

My family and I came here for my sister's birthday. We came on a Saturday around 4pm and there were…read morestill a lot of empty tables. We ordered several dishes to share, like the smashed eggplant and century egg (my favorite!), cumin lamb, beef intestines, clay pot tofu, black fungus with vinegar, and fish stew. All the food was good! Service was good and attentive.

The absolute tastiest vegan dumplings I have ever had the pleasure of eating. That's all I got…read morefrom there the last time I was at Kaiser Zion looking for vegan food (which is pretty much non existent in that area). I'm about to go back today so I thought I would leave a review and try the veggie spring rolls while I'm there. I didn't realize they had more vegan menu items until I checked yelps ai. Honestly, I only ordered the dumplings again because I want to eat them all fresh. One day I'll try something else I promise.

The spam chow mein was good. Was a little greasy but delicious and flavored very well. I would have…read moreliked a little more vegetables in it but thats being picky. The spicy wontons were also really good and perfectly seasoned. A little kick but nothing too crazy. The Xian long bao was probably one of the best I've had in San Diego. Very good and the soup inside simply flavorful and delicious. The have the chili oil, vinegar, and soy sauce on the table which I love. I always add more of the chili oil to the dishes as I do like spicy. You scan the code on the table and order through that which is the only downside I have about this place. I know places are starting to do that more but I like menus and ordering from a person VS selecting items using your phone. I could do that and just do pick up if I wanted to order online. But I'd come back.

They have great food and really attentive service here. It had been several years since I last…read morevisited here- and I was really impressed with how they've remodeled the place! It looks a lot more modern now. My friends and I ordered the large dry pot and included braised pork belly, mushrooms, and the garlic sauce. They give you your dish on a small chaffing candle so it stays hot while you eat. Everything was so delicious that I find my mouth watering while I'm writing this review. I'll have to go back again soon.

I loveee dry pot and sizzling pot king definitely hits when i'm craving spicy dry pot! we got a…read morelarge stir-fry pot with beef tongue and pork belly, added lotus root, enoki, and of course, wide vermicelli--definitely a must! Got rice on the side too, and it was perfect for sharing. Really good spot for family-style dining. The interior is new and clean since they just renovated, which is nice. Service is okay, can be a little slow, but overall, the food makes it soo worth it!